Entries by Saint James School

Lunch Menu Changes

December 1, 2014 in /by

Please note, the Hot Lunch for tomorrow (December 2nd) has been switched with the menu item listed on December 11th.  So, tomorrow’s hot lunch is Boneless Chicken Bites with Brown Rice and December 11th’s hot lunch will be the Calzonette with Marinara Sauce.  Please make a note.    

Reminder: Inclement Weather Policy

November 25, 2014 in /by

With the forecast calling for snow tomorrow, we want to remind everyone about our Inclement Weather Policy.  Please remember SJS follows the “Manchester Public Schools” for delays and closings so be sure to look for the “Manchester Public Schools” listing on the TV.  Also, if you have not already done so, please be sure to […]

Yankee Candle Fundraiser Pick-up

November 24, 2014 in /by

Attention parents:  If you placed an order through the recent Yankee Candle fundraiser, please stop by the school breezeway and pick your item(s) up.  Items are in boxes, arranged in alphabetical order.  Please remember to look at your box and note if it says 1 of 1 or 1 of 2, etc. to ensure you […]

Principal Appreciation Day

November 20, 2014 in /by

Today was NCEA Principal Appreciation Day, a special day to celebrate Catholic school principals nationwide. Students and staff honored Mrs. Kanute by giving her a very special Christmas tree for her office, along with ornaments hand-made by each class. Some classes used a fingerprint from every child to design their ornament while others had small, […]

Notice Regarding the Hot Lunch Program

November 20, 2014 in /by

Saint James School is preparing to change our hot lunch account program over to the same system used by the Manchester Public Schools.  Statements are being sent home with students today and tomorrow.  Please remember, all accounts must now be brought up-to-date.  According to Manchester Hot Lunch Program guidelines, any student who has two or […]

Author of the Year Project

November 19, 2014 in /by

  Congratulations to Kylie Rataic, the winner of the seventh grade Author of the Year project.  This month-long English Literature project had students utilizing research, creativity, persuasive writing, and presentation skills to campaign for a classic literary author of their choosing to be named Author of the Year. There were three parts to the project: […]

Sixth Grade Plate Tectonics Lab

November 19, 2014 in /by

Monday’s sixth grade science lab used simple grocery items to illustrate what the students 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 can create Earth’s […]

Reminder: Non-Perishable Food Items

November 18, 2014 in /by

Just a reminder that our Student Council is collecting non-perishable food items (gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, beans, peas, gingerbread, etc.) or monetary donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society to put together Thanksgiving meals for people in need. If you wish to make a donation, students should bring donated items to their classroom […]

Basketball Gear

November 18, 2014 in /by

Please note, the basketball warmup gear order has been placed so no additional orders can be accepted by the office at this time.  Items should be available for pick-up in approximately two weeks.