Entries by Saint James School

Fall Into Reading Contest

Just a reminder for parents and students in Kindergarten – 6th grade about the “Fall Into Reading” contest currently in progress through our school Librarian, Mrs. Carpenter.  For every book a student reads during the contest period, they should fill out a paper leaf which – once signed by the parent – will be put […]

Congratulations SJS XC!

The SJS girls cross country team celebrated another win yesterday at Illing Middle School.  Almost sweeping the field, the girls placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th!  Lindsay O’Neill led the team followed by Abby Ray, Izzy Burke, Ally Ansaldi, and Kaitlyn Nyberg. For the boys, Kyle Pelletier ran an exceptional race, placing 3rd out […]

No School Reminders & Grandparents Day

As a reminder, there will be NO School next Monday (10/10) for the Columbus Day Holiday.  There will also be an early dismissal day on October 20th for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day (aftercare will be in session on 10/20).  Grandparents’ and Special Persons’ Day forms are due back to the teacher by tomorrow (10/7).  […]

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.