Entries by Saint James School

Parking at Dropoff/Pick-up

Please note, SJS parents/guardians should not be parking on Oak Place (the private driveway off of Church Street) or in the parking spots that are located at the white house behind our school at drop-off and pick-up.  These spots are designated for staff only.  Please also remember there should be no parking in any area […]

Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals

As it is customary around the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (the Patron Saint of Animals) for churches to hold a special ceremony for the Blessing of the Pets, Saint James School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students were able to bring their own (stuffed) “pets” to school today for a special blessing by Father […]

SJS XC – Harry Geraghty Invitational Results

Congratulations to the SJS Cross Country team on another impressive performance at the Harry Geraghty Invitational that was held at Rockville High School this past weekend.  The girls took home a 2nd place trophy, will Lindsay O’Neill – the top SJS runner – finishing 5th out of a field of 85 athletes.  Abby Ray, in […]

Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day

Last week you should have received home in your child’s school folder the information form for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ day, coming up on October 20th.  The permission slip/information notice is due back to the school by this Friday, October 7th.  If you need a new copy of the form, it can be downloaded HERE.

United Way Workplace Campaigns

The 2016-2017 United Way Community Workforce Campaign will be kicking off at many local companies over the next few weeks. Please remember you can donate to Saint James School through the United Way by utilizing our code – AG0681-1 or going to the section “Write In/Other” and writing in “Saint James School, Manchester, CT.” Please […]

Congratulations Volunteers!

Congratulations and Thank You to our 2016-2017 Saint James School volunteers of the year: Mrs. Canna and Mrs. Toomey. These special volunteers were honored last night at the 39th Hopes Dinner at the Aqua Turf in Southington, where they received the St. John Newman Award for Volunteer Service.

St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals

Bring your pets and join Father Carlson on the St. James Church lawn this Saturday (10/1) at 2:00pm for the blessing of the animals in celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.  All Saint James School families are welcome. If you are on Facebook, please consider liking St. James Church’s Facebook page […]

Congratulations SJS XC!

Congratulations to the SJS Cross Country team on a great meet at Vernon Middle School yesterday.  The girls took 1st place against Vernon and Illing.  Lindsay O’Neill won the competition with Abby Ray coming in a close second place.  Kaitlyn Nyberg placed 4th, Elizabeth Munns placed 5th, and Isabelle Burke placed 6th! The boys also […]