Entries by Saint James School

Honoring 9/11

On Wednesday, Sept 11th, 1st – 8th grade students came together to pray the Rosary and honor the countless families whose lives were indelibly changed on this day 23 years ago. Pre-K and Kindergarten classes visited the SJS 9/11 memorial garden where they said a special prayer.

For Grade 7 & 8 Parents

The 7th and 8th grade dance that was rescheduled for October 25th at St. Bridget School has now been changed to October 18th.  This is due to a conflict with the East Catholic Entrance Exam on the morning of 10/26.  Please update your calendars accordingly.

Welcome New Staff

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Jackie Smith in the role of Teacher’s Aide in our K-8 program.  Mrs. Smith has three children who have graduated from, or are currently enrolled at, Saint James School.  We are excited to have her as part of the team!

Tonight: Instrumental Music Meeting

There will be an Instrumental Music Parent Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 6:00pm in the SJS Cafeteria.  The following parents/guardians should attend: 1) Parents/guardians of Grade 4 students who are interested in joining our instrumental music program this year.  Fourth grade is the first year students are eligible to join. 2) Parents/guardians of Grade […]

Back-to-School Lock-Down Drill

Today SJS held our first lock-down drill of the 2024-2025 school year.  As this was the first drill of the new year, our Pre-K and K-8 teachers were given advanced notice (so they could prepare their students in an age-appropriate way).  For the next drill, only the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten teachers will receive advance notice. […]

ChristLife Program

In today’s chaotic word it is so important that we – as adults – remain steadfast in our faith and help our children also come to know how impactful a relationship with Jesus can be.  While SJS students get to practice and grow in faith each day, sometimes we – as adults – let life […]

From the School Nurse

Please note that the Saint James School Nurse will be conducting hearing and vision screenings over the next few weeks for students in grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5.  The nurse will reach out to you if there are any abnormalities.

Bus Reminders

*Please remember ALL students in grades K – 2 must have a parent at the bus stop to greet them in the afternoon in order for the driver to let them off.  If the parent is not there, the student will be brought back to SJS and will be sent to aftercare until the parent […]

Cherrydale Ticket Turn-In Day Tomorrow

Thank you to everyone who has helped get our fundraiser off to a strong start by registering their student and sending support invitations to friends & family!  Tomorrow (Friday) is our first WILD THINGZ Turn in day! Please have your student bring any tickets they have earned to school in an envelope or baggie, labeled […]