Entries by Saint James School

Dress Down Tomorrow

A quick reminder for parents that were not already aware, when Archbishop Coyne was with us on Monday, he awarded a dress down day to the entire school for this Friday, April 26th.  Please keep in mind that standard dress down guidelines per page 11 of the handbook apply (i.e. no ripped jeans, no sleeveless […]

Event Coordinator Needed

We are still looking for a parent volunteer to host a fun social event for the boys in our school community (since we have volunteers hosting a mother/daughter tea and the father/daughter dance for the girls).  In the past, parent volunteers have run a father/son event and a mother/son event, but it would be up […]

Christ is Risen Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Knights of Columbus “Christ is Risen” poster contest:  Kindergartner – Emmy G. (Kindergarten category), 2nd grader Madison G. (gr. 1-2 category), 4th grader McKenna M. (gr. 3-4 category), 5th grader Adalyn F. (gr. 5-6 category) and from our 8th grade, Aria B. (gr. 7-8 category).  Winners are pictured below […]

Grade 8 Hosts International Day Showcase!

Congratulations to the Saint James School 8th Grade class on an outstanding job hosting International Day today! In addition to turning in a written report and giving an oral presentation to their classmates, parents, teachers, and younger peers, the students also created/displayed maps, a travel brochure, a travel website, and prepared local cuisine from their assigned country. Great job Sabers!!!

Archbishop Coyne Visits Manchester

Yesterday, Saint James School (and our sister school Saint Bridget) were thrilled to celebrate Mass with Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne, who will succeed Archbishop Blair upon his retirement later this year.  With K-8 students from both of our Manchester Catholic elementary and middle schools in attendance, we filled every pew in St. James Church!  It was quite moving to hear so many youthful voices singing and praying together! After Mass, Archbishop Coyne visited the campuses of both Saint James School…

Tonight! Wood N Tap Dine-Out

The SJS Home & School Association has organized a dine-out night at Wood-n-Tap (236 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon) on Monday, April 22nd from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.  Dine in or take out and a percentage of sales will be donated back to our school when you mention SJS or present this flyer:  Wood-n-Tap Dine-Out Flyer We […]

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

As a reminder, parents/caregivers should not be parking/stopping for drop off in any areas where we have placed orange cones at arrival and dismissal.  Our maintenance staff puts the cones out to remind families these are “no parking” areas.   Please also remember, it is never appropriate to park in front of our neighbors’ driveways – […]

Tickets for Next Sunday’s Yard Goats Game

Corrected Notice: For families that purchased tickets to next Sunday’s Yard Goats game (4/28), please note that all tickets have been emailed out at this point (with the exception of those who sent in an order today – those will be sent tonight). Yard Goats RSVP Flyer Please reach out to volunteer coordinator – Jodi […]

Saturday’s Soccer Schedule

Tomorrow’s soccer games will be played at Star Hill (100 Gerber Drive, Tolland).  Players must wear sneakers or indoor soccer shoes (no cleats!) since games are inside. SJS VARSITY: 8:00am  St James-Blue vs SJPll-Red 8:00am  St James-Gold vs Corpus Christi SJS JV: 9:00am  Corpus Christi vs St. James-Cobalt 9:00am  St James-Royal vs Emmanuel-Gold 9:30am  St […]