Enhanced safety procedures and changes to campus spaces to accommodate physical distancing is a great start to supporting a healthy campus environment. But keeping our school healthy is a collective effort, one we are asking every member of our community to support.
As outlined in Guarding our Gryphons, St. George’s has made significant investments in our health resources, including a new nursing team to help monitor the health and wellness of our students, faculty and staff.
Desiree Morgan (Memphis Campus) has been an RN for 11 years, working in the emergency room, ICU, procedures and treatments, cardiology, travel nursing and as a college instructor. “I am excited to be a Gryphon because I love the culture at St. George's and want to bring my expertise in nursing to this wonderful school.” 901-261-3960
Dena Warth (Germantown Campus) has been a nurse for 28 years, as a hospital nurse, an Army nurse, and a nurse practitioner in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. “Since finding my perfect path to pediatrics, I have enjoyed the children so much. I am thankful for those entrusting their children to my care and I will work diligently to make this relationship one that is beneficial for the students, families and the school.” 901-261-2325
Celeste Waldrup (Collierville Campus) has been a school nurse for six years. “Helping students is my absolute passion. I am excited to be a Gryphon because I love the nurturing environment at St. George’s and I want to develop relationships with my students and help them navigate their health struggles.” 901-457-2112
St. George’s faculty are diligently working to support on-campus, in-person learning to the greatest extent possible, while also providing hybrid or remote learning for those students in PK-12 who are unable to be in the classroom. We have dedicated a tremendous amount of resources to deliver our mission in such a way that allows as much response to individualized needs as possible. We recognize the challenges placed on every member of our community and rely on the partnership with our families to make this a success. We will provide unparalleled remote learning experiences, when necessary, as we did last spring.
- Veracross: Veracross continues to be our student information system for PK-12. Here you will find school calendars, communications and official student grade reports.
- Magnus Mobile Application: Health and safety protocols call for daily health screenings to be done AT HOME for every student in Little Georgies through grade 12. Families will answer questions (for each child) and submit responses via the Magnus application. Students will undergo a second screening upon arrival to campus before being admitted into school buildings.
- Zoom: St. George’s will continue to use Zoom to keep hybrid or remote learners in PK-12 visually connected. Zoom will also be used for larger, virtual gatherings such as chapels and assemblies.
- Canvas Learning Management System: This cloud-based course management system supports online learning and teaching. It allows teachers to post grades, information and assignments online and provides a streamlined pathway for students to submit their work. Canvas integrates with Veracross and will be available for families and students in PK-12.
- Seesaw: Our youngest learners in PK-5 will have access to Seesaw to enhance online learning and engagement. Students can “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, texts, PDFs and links. Seesaw will streamline the submission of student work, particularly in the hybrid and remote scenarios.
- Classroom Video Conferencing Cameras: Remote controlled video conferencing cameras are in classrooms across our campuses to allow teachers to simultaneously connect with students in on-campus and remote classrooms.
- Increased Filter Protections: St. George’s is adding increased filter protections, using iBoss Cybersecurity services, on school devices for students accessing the internet while learning at home.
- One-to-One Devices in Lower School: To reduce the use of shared items and support hybrid or remote learning, students in PK-5 will be assigned specific laptops/iPads for individual use, rather than using shared carts.
When disruptions to routines and schedules caused by campus closures this spring left many of us in need of social-emotional support, our unparalleled team of chaplains, counselors, student life, and learning services professionals provided us with the safety net we needed. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption and stress to our normal, daily lives, St. George’s is ready to support the social and emotional health of our students when school resumes this fall. Perhaps more so than ever before, the non-academic aspects of St. George's — student life, chapel, social and emotional learning — remain core aspects of our exceptional education.
As they lean into the strong support system this fall, students will benefit from having a routine start to their day as well as recreational and "brain breaks" throughout the day.
Strong Support Systems
Counselors, chaplains, deans, teachers, administrators and staff are poised to welcome your children back to school in August.
Routine Start to the Day
Strong relationships are the key to a St. George’s education. Students in each grade across all three campuses will benefit from morning connections with their teachers and classmates, in person or remotely. Lower School students will participate in morning meeting activities. Middle and Upper School students will begin their days with chapel and advisory initiatives. Scheduled times to share thoughts, feelings, worship and laughter will provide the needed support for our children to thrive, even during these unpredictable times.
Recreational Breaks
St. George’s understands the upcoming school year will look different for students. To mitigate any undue stress, we will make room for recreational breaks to foster friendships and fun every day.
Brain Breaks
Teachers will have access to a “Brain Breaks Library” when students return. Brain breaks are planned learning activity shifts that mobilize different networks of the brain. Such shifts revitalize and restore a sense of calm and focus, which helps to foster optimal mood, attention, and memory.
The social and emotional well-being of our students continues to be our top priority. SGIS counselors are valuable resources for our families. Please reach out!
In times of crisis, communities rally to support each other. In order to support local businesses owned and operated by St. George’s parents and alumni, we created the directly below. We hope you will use this list as a resource and support these businesses, as you are able, during this trying time. Please email Christiana Leibovich if you would like to add your company to the list.
Food and Beverage
- Abner’s Chicken - Jenni and Kirk Cotham P’17, ‘20
- Blue Honey Bistro
- Blue Note Bourbon - Steve and Gina Tanzer, P‘19, ‘21
- Chancellor’s House Hotel
- Cheffies - Michele and Matt Wilson ‘86
- Coletta’s
- Erling Jensen - Jaquilla and Erling Jensen P‘32
- Folk’s Folly - Tripp and Marion Folk P'18
- Garibaldi's
- Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken - Matt and Wendy McCrory P'27
- Highlander Scottish Pub
- Huey’s - Ashley Robilio P’19
- Hog Wild/ A Moveable Feast - Ernie Mellor ‘75
- Jim’s Place Grille
- Katie’s Kitchen - Katie Oelke P'35
- Levee Creamery - Jenni and Kirk Cotham P’17, ‘20
- Marshall Steakhouse - Randall and Lori Swaney P ‘06, ‘07, ‘31
- Memphis Barflys
- Memphis Pizza Cafe - Gary Garlington P ‘28
- Off the Square Catering
- One & Only BBQ
- Onix Restaurant - Curtis and Erika Chism P ‘28, ‘32, ‘35
- Chef Jimmy Gentry of Paradox Catering and Interim
- Poplar Wine and Spirits - Jimmy Cole P'13, '17, '19
- PYROS Fire Fresh Pizza - Jenni and Kirk Cotham P’17, ‘20
- Scout & Cellar with Megan Toms
- Silver Oak Cellars - Charlie and Rachel Campbell P'21,'24,'24
- SkyWalker Vineyards
- Southern Social
- Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
- Stak’s Pancakes - Brice Bailey P'35,'35
- St. Clair Foods - Brian ‘88 and Haley Edmonds P‘29
- Swanky’s Taco Shop Germantown - Michele and Matt Wilson ‘86
- Sweet Lala’s - Lauren and Tommy Young P‘21, ‘25, ‘30
- SweetsbySarahLin - Sarah Lin P'29,'33
- Wolf River Brisket Company - Jenni and Kirk Cotham P’17, ‘20
Health and Beauty
Arts and Entertainment
Retail
Other Services
- Atomic Graphics - David and Cathy Campochiaro P'09,'11
- Blue Pencil Home
- Diversified Trust
- Fed Ex Express - John Long P‘31
- First Horizon Bank
- Flooring Solutions of Memphis- Jon and Angela Straub P'23, '27
- Gates Lumber - Michael and Ginny Nabors P'16,'22
- GNH Designs - Genevieve Hamblen P‘22
- Janna Hacker & Associates Janna Hacker P‘27
- Grizzlies’ Announcer Eric Hasseltine
- Hookfire Adventure Travel & Safaris - Will ’94 and Lauren Cowan
- Bud Hurley Architectural Construction - Sherry and Bud Hurley P'19,'20,'24
- John Mark Enterprises
- Lexus of Memphis - Sean and Alicia Kelley P‘29, ‘32
- McNeill Hotel Company - Phillip McNeill P‘09, ‘12, ‘17
- Memphis Motor Werks - Devin LaBarreare P‘34, ‘34
- Obsidian Public Relations
- Paulsen Printing Company - Brad and Jill Turner P'25,'27,'31
- The Pet Hospitals - Hank and Paige Wright P‘20, ‘25, ‘28
- Robbins Construction - Kim and Donald Robbins P’22, ‘29
- Safari Lawn Care - Jim Spiller P‘32
- Tutors 901- Lisa Ayerst P‘00, ‘09
- Umansky Auto Group - Dan Umansky P'17,'19,'30
- Whitetail Properties Real Estate - Josh Monk P‘29
- The Winchester Law Firm - Robin Webb ‘89 P‘26, ‘29, ‘32
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