Entries by Saint James School

Middle School Dances

There are 3 dances this year for the middle school students of St. James and St. Bridget Schools.  This is a great way for our older students to have fun and meet up with friends for age-appropriate dancing and music. For the dance hosted by SJS, six parents are needed to set-up, monitor behavior, and […]

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

This celebration in May is a time for SJS parents to show their appreciation to the teachers and staff for all the help and support they give our children during the year.  Staff members are treated to a delicious luncheon hosted at the school. Parents are needed to help plan the luncheon, watch the children […]

Father & Daughter Dance

Our annual Father/Daughter dance is traditionally held in the spring and features an evening of DJ music, games, dancing, and snacks.  Attire for girls is dressy and attire for dads is office casual (keep in mind it can get quite warm in the gym). Volunteers are needed to help organize food, games and decorations in […]

Mother/Son Event

Every year we organize an event for moms and sons to share some special time together. In the past we have attended a Wolf Pack hockey game and enjoyed kickball, pizza, and swimming at Star Hill Athletic Center. This year’s event chair is Tabitha Post.  To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net. […]

Trunk or Treat

Students in all grades and their families are invited for some Halloween fun!   Enjoy trunk or treating, a “tricked-out trunk” contest, yummy treats, dancing, games and a lot of fun!  Come in costume! Volunteers are needed to help plan, set up/clean up and help out at the event.   To volunteer or find out […]

Cherrydale Catalog Fundraiser

The first major fundraiser of the school year is a catalog-based fundraiser run through Cherrydale Fund Raising.  There is something for everyone with items such as wrapping paper, home decor, kitchen gadgets, candy & nuts, cookie dough, pies & cakes, candles, and lots more.  There are also fun incentives to get the students excited to sell! […]

Additional Staff Change

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Saint James 1st grade teacher Mrs. Leslie Belsito, who recently accepted a 1st grade teaching position teaching in her hometown of Coventry. Joining the staff as our new 1st grade teacher will be Ms. Jessica Labowski, who comes to us with strong experience in early […]

Christmas Store

In early December, the school Gym is transformed into a shopping plaza.  Each class has an allotted time during which children may shop for and purchase inexpensive items for their family.  Every year our students are so excited to pick out something special for their loved ones and family members love unwrapping their special gifts […]

Scholastic Book Fair

The week-long Scholastic book fair is held in the Fall in the school gym. Children can preview the books and then return to shop the following days.  The fair is also open during the evenings of Open House for parents to shop with their children.  Proceeds from the sale of books at this event will […]

2017 Saint James School Gala: March 25, 2017

The annual Saint James School Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year and a great adults-only event that brings together many different people from within the SJS community. At the Gala, attendees have the option to participate in the live and/or silent auctions and bid on items from class baskets to vacation getaways! There […]