Entries by Saint James School

New Dismissal Procedures For Picking Up Students

As a measure of additional safety for our students, effective today – Thursday, August 27th – the school is implementing a new procedure for picking up students at the end of the day (“walkers”): All parents who pick up students at dismissal will park in the church parking lot. The parents/ guardians will walk to […]

SJS Parent/Student Handbook

The teachers and staff will be reviewing the parent/student handbook tomorrow with all students.  A signature page will be sent home that all parents and students will need to sign and return to the teacher next week.  Parents may access a copy of the handbook by clicking HERE or by visiting the “Forms & Documents” […]

Instrumental Music Notice

On Friday, August 28th, all instrumental music students in grades 5-8 will have lessons and band. The advanced Band will meet at 12:00 and the Intermediate Band will meet at 12:30. All new students in grades 5-8 who already play an instrument should bring them to school Friday August 28 for a special class.

Extended Day Program

Please remember that Extended Day Registration Forms are now due for all families that will be using the program for the 2015-2016 school year.  This includes returning families.  All families participating in the Extended Day Program must submit a new form every year.  If you have any questions regarding the Extended Day Program, Ms. Jean […]

Staffing Changes for 2015-2016

We have a couple of staffing changes taking place for the upcoming school year. First, one of our 4th grade teachers – Mrs. Kulinski – will not be returning to Saint James School, having recently decided to pursue other endeavors. Mrs. Kanute has already interviewed several excellent candidates to fill the 4th grade teacher position […]

New Windows Installed!

Another round of new windows were installed at the school during the month of July thanks to the many generous donations to last year’s SJS Annual Fund Campaign, a sizable grant, and support from local businesses through the CT Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program. With this current installation, all classrooms will have brand-new windows when […]

Summer Hours

The school office will be open most weeks over the summer from 9am-1pm Tuesday through Thursday.  We recommend calling calling ahead to make sure someone is in the office if you are planning to stop by to drop off paperwork or visit the uniform closet.