Entries by Saint James School

Sixth Grade Plate Tectonics Lab

Yesterday sixth graders enjoyed a fun science lab that used simple grocery items to illustrate what they have been learning about plate tectonics. Frosting, a fruit roll-up, and graham crackers represented the asthenosphere, oceanic plate, and continental plate. By manipulating the layers based on Mrs. Plante’s instructions, students were able to see how plate movements […]

2nd Graders Make Butter

After attending a prayer service in the school gym today (due to the weather, we did not go to Mass), the 2nd grade students made homemade butter – by shaking heavy cream – to enjoy on their cornbread muffins.  Even Principal Zorger stopped in to visit and share in the fun!  If you have a […]

Amazon Smile

Please help us spread the word!  Shoppers on retail website Amazon.com can support Saint James School (for free) each time they make a purchase. To participate in Amazon Smile, Amazon’s charitable giving program, you must enter Amazon by going to smile.amazon.com.  The website experience is exactly the same, but you will be prompted to select […]

Book & Art Club Fun!

Another afternoon of smiles and fun at the November Book & Art Club.  The group listened to Mrs. Carpenter read a book about the first Thanksgiving, followed by making their own Mayflower Ship & Cornucopia with Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Sabatella (click images to enlarge).      

Basketball Coach Needed & Varsity White Team Practice

Our Varsity Boys White basketball team is still in need of a Coach.  If any of our SJS parents/grandparents are interested in coaching (you do not need to have a child playing), please reach out to Chris Green at cgreen@saintjamesschool.net or Bill Creamer at bcreamer@usnsinc.com. The Varsity White team will practice from 5:45pm – 7:30pm […]

Congratulations 4th & 1st Grade!

Congratulations to our 4th & 1st Grade on winning the Fall into Reading Contest that Mrs. Carpenter (SJS Librarian) has been running.  These two grades win a Dress Down Day for their hard work (the teachers will let students know which day).  

Sunday’s SJS Mass

Thank you to all our SJS students and families who came out for our Saint James School Children’s Mass yesterday!!  Special Thanks to Carson Herr for reading, our school Choir (led by Mrs. Archangeli) for a wonderful first performance of the year, our gift bearers & greeters – Michael Machewirth, Taylor Roy, Jason Dufresne – […]

Pictures & Video From Friday’s Veterans Day event

Below are are some pictures and a video from Friday’s school-wide celebration (including Pre-K) to honor and pray for SJS friends, alumni, and family members who have served and/or are serving our country in the armed forces. The video has performances by the 2nd grade, 5th grade, and the advance band. Click For Video   […]

12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow & Lunch From Home

Please note Saint James School will have another 12:05pm dismissal tomorrow – THURSDAY (11/9) – for parent/teacher conferences.  If your child is going to aftercare tomorrow – or staying after to work on their Szopka with Ms. O, they will need a lunch from home. Saint James School has a FULL DAY of school on […]