Entries by Saint James School

Parking: Morning Drop-off & Afternoon Pick-Up

We are excited for a great year!!  Please help us get off to a smooth start by reviewing our drop-and-go protocol (for K-8) and acceptable parking options for families.  Please be sure to share this information with anyone who drops off or picks up your children. K-8 students must be in the building by 7:50am.  […]

Class Assignments

Teacher assignments for students in grades K-8 were sent out yesterday via email.  If you did not receive one for your student(s), please email Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.  Please be sure to review and print the forms that were included with that email to bring next Wednesday for the Meet The Teachers/Open House event.

SJS K-8 Handbook – Important Highlights

The Saint James School Parent/Student Handbook outlines the policies, procedures, and expectations for our school community.  Please review in full the document below (click link to open), print out the signature page, and bring the signed document to your child’s homeroom teacher on Wednesday, August 28th. Here are some important items from the handbook to keep […]

Pre-K Handbook

Pre-K families are asked to review the Pre-K program handbook. Any questions may be directed to the program’s director, Mrs. Carpenter, at lcarpenter@saintjamesschool.net.  Please sign the last page of this handbook and bring it next Wednesday for the supply drop-off/meet the teachers event. SJS Pre-Kindergarten Handbook 2024-2025

New! Rapid Alert System

We are excited to inform you that our school has a new rapid alert system to improve communication with our families. It’s called Parent Alert, and it will allow us to send out communications via Text, Email, and Voice Messages for all types of events. These alerts can be used for many reasons but will […]

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 […]