Entries by Saint James School

Health & Safety Reminder

It seems COVID-19 cases are back on the rise in our area, so I want to take another opportunity to stress the importance of remaining vigilant in daily activities and ask parents to continue to err on the side of caution when it comes to sending your child/ren to school. I also want to remind […]

Mrs. Fitzgerald’s Classroom Wins Contest

Congratulations to Mrs. Fitzgerald for winning the “Duck Brand Sticks With Education” contest, which asked teachers to showcase their creative use of Duck-brand products in the classroom.  As the winner, Mrs. Fitzgerald’s classroom will be receiving years’ worth of school supplies valued at $2,000 in the form of $500 worth of supplies from The Duck […]

School Back in Session Monday

Thank you to everyone for being flexible with our unexpected, quick pivot to remote learning today.  As noted in last night’s email, the building will be thoroughly cleaned and “fogged” this evening, and we anticipate classes will back in the building on Monday (with the exception of the cohort that will be remote learning). For […]

SJS Masks are In!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Mask Fundraiser!  The masks are in and will be sent home with in-person learners on Monday. Together we raised $900 for Saint James School via this fundraiser!  Thank you again for your support!

Saint James School Survey

Thank you to all our kindergarten – grade 8 families that participated in the our recent survey!  Please click the link below to read the letter from Mrs. Zorger regarding survey results. Survey Letter from Mrs. Zorger

Early Dismissal Day Again Tomorrow

As a reminder, Saint James School will have a 12:05pm dismissal day again tomorrow – Friday, 10/23.  Aftercare will be in session, however students attending aftercare will need to bring a lunch from home (no hot lunch is served on early dismissal days).

School Bus Clarification

In light of COVID and health and safety protocol, the bus company has informed us that students are NOT permitted to take the bus to another student’s house this year.  If your child needs to get together with another student for a project, you will need to pick them up at afternoon dismissal.

Important Fall Parent/Teacher Conference Information

Please note the following important information regarding this week’s parent/teacher conferences: * Please make sure you are using your name or your child’s name for your Zoom ID so the teacher knows who is in the waiting room. * Please be on time for your conference.  Teachers will be holding firm to the 15 minute […]

Wireless Mouse Issue

We are finding that many students are attempting to use a wireless mouse with their Chromebook while at school.  Unfortunately, with so many students using this wireless accessory – often of the same brand – while in close proximity, these devices are not working correctly.  If your student wishes to use a mouse with their […]

Instrumental Music

Please note that intermediate and advanced band students WILL have practice tomorrow even though it is a shortened day.  These students should bring their CHRISTMAS music from last year to school tomorrow.