Entries by Saint James School

1st Graders Perform Word Surgery

November 30, 2017 in /by

Yesterday, first grade students enjoyed a lesson on contractions…with a fun twist.  Wearing cool surgical masks and official doctor badges, students performed surgery on words such as “Can Not” and “You Will” to turn them into contractions.  After removing the unnecessary parts, the patients (i.e. the contractions) were put back together using a bandage and […]

1st Grade Daises

November 29, 2017 in /by

An FYI for parents from Mrs. DesRocher, the 1st grade Daisies will meet tomorrow 2:15-3:30pm, followed by their investiture ceremony at 3:30-4:00pm in the room above Pre-k.

XC Uniforms

November 29, 2017 in /by

We still have a few students that have not returned their cross country uniform.  Please bring it to the office tomorrow.  There is a charge for uniforms that are not returned in good condition.

Radio Commercials – Help Us Spread The Word

November 28, 2017 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 (free of charge!) throughout the latter half […]

SJS Students Win 37th Annual Szopka Festival

November 27, 2017 in /by

This past weekend, a number of Saint James School students entered the beautiful Polish Nativity Castles (“Szopka”) they have been working on after school into the 37th annual Szopka competition at the Polish Cultural Club in Hartford.  Students, with much guidance from middle school teacher Ms. Carol Oleasz, put a lot of time and effort […]

From The Archdiocesan Director of Catechetical Education

November 27, 2017 in /by

The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) and the Federation for Catechesis with Hispanics (FCH) have worked collaboratively with Sony to provide various faith sharing resources, inspired by the new movie  THE STAR. Attached please find the family curriculum of catechetical materials in both English and Spanish. This resource unpacks key themes of Advent and […]