Entries by Saint James School

Covid Tests Coming Home

Another round of Covid test kits will be coming home with students today.   Please be sure to grab it from your student’s backpack when they get home.   Additional kits are available in the nurse’s office should you find yourself in need of a test for yourself/your children.

3rd Graders Research Habitats

SJS 3rd graders have been learning about small animals and habitats as part of their science lessons. Recently, each student researched and hand-wrote a book about an assigned animal. On Friday, students dissected (sanitized) owl “pellets,” as they learned about owls and what they eat.

Raffle Tickets Now on Sale

It’s time to purchase your raffle tickets for the 2022 Class Baskets.  These baskets are AMAZING so don’t miss out on your chance to win!  Deadline to purchase tickets is THIS Wednesday. You can download and print the ticket form here: SJS Raffle Form 2022 To view pictures of the baskets please visit our auction […]

Middle School Dance Tonight

We are excited to announce that Saint James School and Saint Bridget School will come together for a Middle School Dance (grades 6-8) this Friday, May 6th – from 7:00pm -9:30pm. Below is the permission slip, which students need to bring with them to the dance along with the entry fee and requested donations.  Please […]

Soccer Schedule (5/7)

This Saturday’s soccer game schedule is as follows: Varsity 8th Grade (Gold) – Charter Oak Field 3 at 8:00am 7th Grade (Blue) – Charter Oak Field 3 at 11:00 6th Grade (Cobalt) – Charter Oak Field 2 at 8:00am JV 5th Grade (Royal) – Charter Oak Field 1 at 11:00am 5th Grade (Royal) – Charter […]

Reminder: National Prevention Week

Next week is National Prevention Week (May 8th – 14th), a time during which prevention of drug/alcohol use among children and young adults is highlighted through special programs, etc.  The town of Manchester is hosting a Zoom webinar next week that may be of interest in helping you formulate ways to talk to your child(ren) […]

6th Grade Retreat

Yesterday SJS 6th grade students enjoyed a spiritual retreat (and Mass) together at Saint James Church.  The theme of the retreat was, “Strengthening our Relationship with God and Others.”

Mrs. Vignati Retirement Announcement

Please join us in congratulating our school nurse, Mrs. Janis Vignati, who has announced that she will be retiring in June after 16 years of taking care of students (and sometimes even the staff) at Saint James School.  These past few years have certainly challenged health care workers in all facets of employment, but Mrs. […]