Entries by Saint James School

Lost & Found

December 20, 2018 in /by

Please be sure to check the lost and found table in the breezeway if you have not already done so and your child is missing something.  All items left will be sent to the uniform closet or donated after break.  

Tomorrow’s Mass

December 20, 2018 in /by

Due to the rainy forecast for tomorrow, we will be celebrating the Liturgy of the Word and singing Christmas Carols in the gym tomorrow instead of walking down to the church.  Students should still wear their REGULAR (non-gym) uniform tomorrow.

No Parking: St. Mary’s Church Lot

December 20, 2018 in /by

St. Mary’s has sent us a written request that SJS families no longer use their lot for parking.  They will also be putting out signs.  Please don’t hesitate to use the SJS staff lot between the Pre-K and Big School at afternoon pick-up or the St. James Church lot is always available with plenty of […]

Tree of Blessings

December 20, 2018 in /by

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Tree of Blessings this year.  Yesterday the 8th graders hosted a beautiful ceremony in the gym, which was attended by Pre-K – Grade 8 students.  Ornaments were sent home yesterday or will be coming home today with your student.  

12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow & Christmas Break

December 20, 2018 in /by

As a reminder, dismissal will occur at 12:05pm tomorrow, Friday, December 21st. For students going to Aftercare at 12:05pm tomorrow, PIZZA WILL BE SERVED.  If your student does not like pizza, they should bring a lunch from home. The school will be on Christmas break through Tuesday, January 1st.  School resumes on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Radio Testimonials – Help us Spread the Word

December 20, 2018 in /by

Saint James School is looking for a couple of parents and students who would be willing to travel to Prospect, Connecticut in January to record commercials/testimonials on behalf of Saint James School for the Archdiocese of Hartford’s radio station WJMJ (88.9 FM – Hartford).  The spots will air (at no cost to us) throughout the […]

Today: Lucky Taco Dine-Out To Support SJS

December 19, 2018 in /by

Today, Wednesday, December 19th is your LUCKY day! ‘Tis the Season to take a night off from cooking  while supporting Saint James School! Come to the NEWLY RENOVATED, family owned, Lucky Taco on 829 Main Street in Manchester and a portion of the food and beverage sales will be donated to Saint James School. Close […]

SJS Guest Speakers At Area Churches

December 19, 2018 in /by

We are looking for student and/or parent volunteers to represent SJS at their “home” church this January.  Catholic churches that do not have their own parish school (such as those in Bolton, South Windsor, Glastonbury, Coventry, etc.,) have traditionally allowed for a parishioner to speak at the conclusion of Mass about our school and promote […]