Entries by Saint James School

Important Info for Friday’s Middle School Dance

November 11, 2013 in /by

The Saint James School Dance Committee is still in need of a few more chaperones to make Friday’s dance a success.  Please contact Regan at waltersripp@cox.net by Thursday Nov. 14. if you are able to volunteer. Since this dance is being held at our school, SJS 6th graders are asked to bring individualized packed snacks […]

Pictures From Junior Achievement Day

November 8, 2013 in /by

Thank you to all the parent volunteers and UCONN student volunteers who brought the Junior Achievement program to Saint James School today. Junior Achievement is an opportunity for our K-8th grade students to learn about basic concepts of business and economics at an age-appropriate level.  Each grade has a specific “curriculum” the facilitators present in […]

Reminder: Testimonials Needed Please

November 6, 2013 in /by

The Hartford Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools is looking for parent/guardian testimonials to post on their website about how much parents value their children’s Catholic school education. Please consider writing a testimonial regarding the benefits of a Saint James School/Catholic school education and submitting it to Mrs. Kanute to pass along to the Office of Catholic Schools […]

Boys 4th & 5th Grade Basketball Update

November 4, 2013 in /by

As discussed at the recent open gym/basketball practices for boys in fourth and fifth grade, Saint James School will be trying something new this year – holding a developmental league with games/practices that all take place on Saturday mornings.  Mr. Glenn Jordan, who heads up the boys basketball, is looking to create three to four […]

2013 Szopka Competition

November 4, 2013 in /by

Each year Saint James School middle school students participate in the annual Szopka (Polish Creche) Competition sponsored by the Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford.  In this contest, students transform everyday items – bottles, paper tubes, boxes – into a “palace” befitting the birth of Jesus.  Participation in the contest is required for students in […]

SJS 8th Grader Wins Anti-Bullying Poster Contest

November 4, 2013 in /by

A huge congratulations to Saint James School 8th grade student Kaeleigh FitzPatrick who designed the winning poster submission for her grade in a town-wide Anti-Bullying poster contest.  The Manchester Police Department, who sponsored the contest,  presented Kaeleigh with an award on Friday in a special ceremony (photo below shows Kaeleigh with SJS 8th grade teachers […]

You’re Invited:

November 4, 2013 in /by

At Saint James School, our traditional, accelerated, and innovative curriculum is designed to challenge students to think, create, question, and discover while providing a solid foundation in all major disciplines.  In addition, our teachers have the flexibility to utilize a variety of teaching methods based on their experience of what works best for the students […]