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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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LEARNING. Spanish teacher Pam Starkey said, “Were all always on the lookout for ways that we can use technology to improve our speaking skills, our writing skills, reading, etc.” With so many options, though, it can be hard to know which platform is right for each individuals learning goals.

Study Spanish outside of class with online learning platforms

Nora McKoy, RubicOnline October 11, 2023
There are many options out there to help improve pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and more.
9th graders Greta Magnuson, Ivy Raya, and Aaron Lindeman stand outside of Huss Building in winter coats, hats, and gloves.

The weather outside is frightful

Remy Frank, Staff Writer November 12, 2019
Winter is approaching fast and students lifestyles will start to change as the environment changes around them.
Every year, a senior is selected to be the face of homecoming. Senior Henrik Schleisman celebrates being chosen as the Spartan.

Seniors show off school spirit in Spartan auditions

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline September 19, 2019
In the end, senior Henrik Schleisman will be this year's Spartan.
US Spanish teacher Pam Starkey readies an overhead blow on the piñata.

Students dance and party during Cinco de Mayo celebration

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor May 2, 2018
Latin dancing and the destruction of a piñata were highlights of the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 1.

Portables (Ep. 8): Pam Starkey

Noah Raaum, Videographer April 26, 2018
The eighth episode in a twelve part series detailing the unique aspects of each teacher's portable classroom.
Following the SADD assembly on creating a culture of consent, faculty and students wore ribbons to voice their support for a positive culture on Oct 12.

Faculty and students support message of consent through ribbons

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor October 16, 2017
Following the SADD assembly on creating a culture of consent, faculty and students wore ribbons to voice their support for a positive culture on Oct 12.
History, Language classes occupy portables until fall 2018

History, Language classes occupy portables until fall 2018

Ellie Findell, RubicOnline Editor April 5, 2017
History and language classes moved into portable classes the week after Spring Break in preparation for the building of the new Schilling Center.
Upper School teachers Philip de Sa e Silva, Jon Peterson, Aaron Shuler, and Pam Starkey all use humor as part of their teaching method. “Humor and songs lighten the mood and allow kids to take more risks than they would otherwise,” Starkey said.

Teachers use humor in classroom to improve experience

Sophie Jaro, Opinions Editor May 3, 2016
By creating an environment that is analytical, memorable, and relatable, the many humorous teachers at St. Paul Academy and Summit School provide their students with a more thorough understanding of content, love of learning, and feeling of belonging.
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