Entries by Saint James School

Extended Day Program Handbook

For families who will be using our Extended Day Program, please review the handbook below.  There is a signature page at the back that must be given to the program director by 8/29 (feel free to bring it on 8/28).  This document has also been posted on our Forms/Docs webpage for future reference. 2024-2025 Extended […]

SJS App Now Updated

If you don’t already have our SJS App installed on your mobile device, please visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search for St. James School Manchester CT or use THIS LINK.   Be sure to say “YES” to receiving notifications.   Please note: returning families should confirm they are still logged in […]

Medicine Drop Off Reminder

Mrs. Pennington, our school nurse, will have availability to accept student medicines and medicine authorization forms on August 23rd (Friday) and August 27th (Tuesday).  Please email her at kpennington@mpspride.org to schedule an appointment if you would like to come on one of these two dates.  She will also be available during the Back to School […]

Reminder: Singers in Grades 4 – 8 Wanted

Saint James School and Saint Bridget School are proud to be supporting The Wall That Heals during its time in Manchester this September. There will be several ways that our schools will participate – one of which is hosting a joint choir to sing at Charter Oak Park (where The Wall will be stationed) during […]

Bus Assignments

Bus assignments for our K-8 students that will utilizing the bus this year were emailed out earlier this week.  If you registered to use the bus and did not receive this, please email aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.

Lands’ End Sale on Pants/Shorts

Lands’ End is offering a 50% off sale this weekend (August 23-25) on uniform pants and shorts.  Please remember that all boys in K-8 will need uniform pants for class picture day on September 18th.  Please use code: SCHOOLPANTS, AND pin: 8180 at checkout.

Cross Country Helpers Needed

While we have a volunteer coach in place to run this year’s Cross Country Team, we are still need of additional parent volunteers to assist on practice days.  Practices will typically occur after school (2:00pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you like to run and can be available for most practice days please reach out […]

Hot Lunch Information

The cost for Hot Lunch at Saint James School for the 2024-2025 school year will be as follows: Grades K-4: $3.50 Grades 5-8: $4.50 Milk only: $0.40 Please check the balance on your child’s hot lunch (EZSchoolPay) account if they will be purchasing Hot Lunch this school year. Yesterday, all kindergarten families and any families […]

Pre-K Program Updates

Congratulations to Mrs. Linda Carpenter on being named the Director of Saint James School’s Pre-Kindergarten program!  Mrs. Carpenter has been working with students at Saint James School for many years, most recently as our Pre-K4 teacher.  In her expanded position, Mrs. Carpenter will continue to be the lead teacher for the Pre-K4 classroom, with Mrs. […]

Important Volunteer Information

As a reminder, any parents, grandparents, etc. that would like to volunteer at Saint James School must go through a VIRTUS training session and complete a background check.  This includes volunteers for any field trips or classroom parties.  This process only has to be completed ONE TIME during your family’s time with SJS. The VIRTUS […]