There are three ways to participate in BTC: Contract care; Drop-In Care; Half Day & Full Day Care (when school is not in session). The differences are as follows:
Contract Care is for those students who attend BTC on a regular basis for specific days each week. Students who enroll by contract in BTC are charged a preferred rate (see "Rates" section below). For families interested in Contract Care, click here, and then check Contract Care.
Drop-In Care is provided for students who only require occasional care or use BTC irregularly. For Families interested in Drop-In Care, click here, and then check Drop-In Care. Any students remaining at the end of carpool, regardless of their BTC status, will be placed in BTC for their care and safety. Parents will be responsible for the fees associated with this care.
Half Day and Full Day Care is offered when school is not in session. This includes
holidays, teacher in-service days, and afternoon conference days. For families interested in Half Day and Full Day Care, click here, to register.
| 2013-2014 Rates: |
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Full Afternoon (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) |
$12.00 Contract Care Rate; $16.00 Drop-In Care Rate |
| Early Afternoon (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) |
$7.00 |
| *Half Day Care (11:30 am - 6:00 pm) |
$25.00 |
| *Full Day Care (7:30 am - 6:00 pm) |
$38.00 |
| Late Fee |
$1.00 per minute charged for any child not picked up by 6:00 pm |
*Minimum of 10 students required to operate; lunch, drinks, & snacks provided.
For more information contact Elvira Jones, BTC Director, (ejones@stpaulchristian.org).
Music Lessons at St. Paul
Instructors: Johnathan Kasper, Ed.D and Jocelyn Kasper, M.F.A., at SPCA since 1994.
Telephone: 615-383-8516
All St. Paul students (K-6) are welcome to join.- Returning students will be grouped with their friends as schedules permit: Guitar on Fridays, Voice and Piano on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- New students are integrated into standing classes whenever possible, to provide the greatest opportunity for peer learning.
- Classes are kept small (4-7 students) for maximum attention to each individual and are formed according to age and level.
- Celebrate with fun spring recitals for family and friends!
You may visit www.kaspermusic.com for more information and to register online. Fill out an easy >Enrollment Application and click "Submit".
St. Paul has joined forces with the Nashville Chess Center (NCC) to form an after-school program.
Students learn the rules of chess and have opportunities to compete in local and state events as a competitive team and as an individual.
Chess will strengthen your child’s mind, promote sportsmanship, and give him or her a new sense of self-confidence. No prior experience required!
The NCC provides all the needed materials and qualified instructors to mentor and coach the kids. The instructors for the 2012-2013 school year are 6 time Tennessee State Chess Champion Todd Andrews and Josh Wolff. Coach Todd also teaches programs at the University School, Ensworth, David Lipscomb, and Montgomery Bell Academy. Coach Wolff is an experienced chess player and teacher. He also works with Ensworth and Sunset Elementary.
Chess Club Highlights
- Congratulations to St. Paul third grader Colin Smith who won the City
Chess Championship in the Primary Division for the second year in a row! In defending his title, he went 5-0. The 2nd place finisher won 3.
- The Chess Team participated in the USN Chess Tournament on Monday, October 31. There were 170 participants representing 12 school teams. Congratulations to Emanuel Barrett, Cooper Rzasnicki, Maxwell Rzasnicki, and Andrew Smith who took home the first place team prize in the primary section (grades K-3) and to Raegan White and Colin Smith who placed third out of 11 schools in the elementary section.
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Second grader, Colin Smith won the 2011 Nashville Scholastic Chess Championship in the Primary Division. This win comes on the heels of finishing as the top player rated under 1000 at the Second Grade Chess Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
During the fall scholastic chess tournament season, children compete to qualify for the six spots in the Nashville Scholastic Chess Championship. Of the six children who qualified in the Primary Section (Grades K-3), Colin was the only second grader. In fact, he was the youngest to qualify.
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For the last two years St. Paul has served as host for the year's biggest tournament in our region—the Tennessee State Individual Chess Tournament.
Our Chess Club had a strong showing with 12 students competing in two divisions as individuals. Emanuel Barrett (2015) was awarded Top Unrated Player in the Primary Division at his first tournament, Davis Cannon (2015) was awarded 18th place in the Primary Division, and our own Colin Smith (2015) tied for first and was named Regional Co-Champion.
Chess Club meets immediately after school from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. each Wednesday that school is in session. For more information contact Will Mitchell (wmitchell@stpaulchristian.org).
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St. Paul Players is a fun music and drama group open to all 5th and 6th grade students. During each season, students will experience and rehearse dynamic musical theatre material as well as dramatic and age-appropriate productions. The rehearsal schedule includes two seasons; students may wish to sign up for one or both seasons. St. Paul Players will work intensely during the fall months in preparation for An Evening with the Arts. The fall season is heavily focused on the theatrical aspects of performance. We begin a new season in January, rehearsing our spring musical! The spring season will include acting, music and movement rehearsals. All three are important components of our curriculum.
FALL SEASON: St. Paul Players will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:00 pm. Carpool ends at 4:10 pm and all remaining students are taken to Beyond the Classroom. Please know, closer to performance dates, we will have additional/longer rehearsals for thorough preparation. St. Paul Players begins Wednesday, September 5th. If you have questions, please contact Jamie Bricker (jbricker@stpaulchristian.org) or Shannyn Harris (sharris@stpaulchristian.org). This season, St. Paul Players are writing and adapting their own scripts to be performed on November 15th at 6:00 pm in the Dining Hall.
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HERE to view all images from the 2012 Annie production.
The Fourth Grade Players is a drama group open to all 4th Graders. Students will learn various aspects of the theatre including: dramatic text, movement, and musicality. This theatre experience will be an introductory course to prepare them for coming years. The Fourth Grade Players will be open to students for both the fall and spring semesters. Students will be participating in a performance at the end of each semester.
Fall Season: The Fourth Grade Players will meet on Thursdays from 3:00-3:50 pm. Carpool ends at 4:00 pm, and students will be taken to Beyond the Classroom. IMPORTANT: there will be some extra/longer rehearsals closer to the performance date. The Fourth Grade Players begins Thursday, September 6th. If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Hunter at jschloss@utk.edu. This season, St. Paul Players will be performing on November 15 at 6:00 pm in the Dining Hall
Music and Theatre Tech is a class open to all 5th and 6th grade students. Students learn and experiment using art and technology. During the first semester, students create songs and compositions in GargageBand, an application on their laptops. Classes are centered on a technology topic or concept. Students have time to work independently with teacher assistance. Our second semester classes focus on stagecraft and crew, set building and design. This year, our work will be featured and assist in the spring musical.
FALL SEASON: Thursdays from 3:15-4:00pm. Carpool ends at 4:10pm and all remaining students are taken to Beyond the Classroom. St. Paul Players begins Thursday, September 6th. If you have questions, please contact Jamie Bricker (jbricker@stpaulchristian.org).
If your child loves Legos®, he or she will really love this special session!
Snapology of Greater Nashville is partnering with Beyond the Classroom to offer an exciting sessions on Amazing Animal Robots. This is a fun and creative way for students to better understand math, technology, engineering, and science concepts.
Students will build awesome robotic models featuring working motors and sensors. They will work in teams with skilled instructors to create and program these Lego® models, making a different robot each class. Learning is enhanced through the use of software and laptops; each class will end with a free play session.
Teri P. Black is the Director of Snapology of Greater Nashville, where we make learning a snap! This role as a small business owner combines her love for kids, passion for education, and professional experience to bring the Snapology of Greater Nashville to local schools. The learning and fun combination of working with LEGOs is a win-win for students, parents, and teachers.
Mrs. Black has an MBA from Regent University with an undergraduate degree in human development from Penn State.
Click here for current session information.