Entries by Saint James School

Please Contact our Legislators:

March 1, 2019 in /by

Governor’s Bill 7150  Section 1 will require Catholic schools to reimburse towns for the state’s share of expenses for school health services.  These costs will likely be passed on to Catholic school parents. Please follow this link for more details and to contact your state legislators and the Governor: https://www.votervoice.net/CTCC/campaigns/63781/respond We would like every family to […]

Middle School Dance Tonight

March 1, 2019 in /by

A middle school dance will be held at Saint James School on Friday, March 1.  Attire for this dance is casual/standard attire. Saint James School students attending the school dance are asked to bring the following items: 6th graders & Ms. O’s homeroom: individually wrapped snacks (no peanut products please) 8th graders & Mrs. LaPointe’s […]

Important Note for Parents

February 28, 2019 in /by

Please be advised of a disturbing trend permeating the internet and social media known as the “Momo Challenge”, where a creepy, fictional character called “Momo” instructs children to do dangerous acts or they will be cursed.  Information about the “challenge” has been all over social media and on the news (Click to View). While we […]

Dr. Seuss $1.00 Dress Down Tomorrow

February 28, 2019 in /by

As a reminder, tomorrow is a $1.00 dress down day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with proceeds going to benefit Catholic Charities’ Family Literacy Program.  Please remember: *Students are encouraged to dress Dr. Seuss style for a $1.00 donation. *Students in Pre-K through 3rd grade should bring a small blanket/beach towel to school for […]

Boys Varsity Gold Basketball Update

February 28, 2019 in /by

The Boys Varsity Gold basketball team qualified for the state basketball tournament last night by defeating St. Mary in the Central CT Deanery playoffs. The boys are back in action tomorrow night when play the winner of tonight’s St. Paul/St. Bridget matchup. Tomorrow’s game is at St. Bridget, at 7:30PM.

March Book & Art Club

February 27, 2019 in /by

Please find below the permission slips and dates for the March Book & Art Clubs: March Permission Slip Grades 1 & 2 March Permission Slip Grades 3 & 4 (corrected) We also have a few spots left in our Grades 3 & 4 STEM Club: STEM Club Permission Slip Grades 3&4

Important Weather Reminders

February 27, 2019 in /by

It sounds like there may be some snow overnight tonight, please note – if there is a 2-Hour Delay for Manchester Public Schools, we will not open at SJS until 9:30am:  Inclement Weather Policy There is NO before school care on days with delayed openings. Other Extended Day notes: In the event of an early […]

Congratulations JV Girls!

February 27, 2019 in /by

Congratulations to the SJS JV Girls on a fantastic 2 point win (in overtime!) over St. Tim’s last night during the first round of playoffs.  Despite an overall losing record this season, these girls have continued to practice hard and play their best, and it showed during last night’s game.  Congratulations to Anya T. for […]