SJS 2025 Gala & Auction

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Join as for an amazing night of food, fun, and festivities as we celebrate and support Saint James School!  Our school’s annual (adults-only) Gala & Auction Fundraiser is always a BLAST so be sure to get your RSVP in early since space is limited!!  Invitations are being sent home TODAY with students. If you need an extra copy, please email Jeannine Thornton (jthornton@saintjamesschool.net).

* AUCTION DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS *

If you would like to donate an item to the Auction portion of this year’s Gala, please reach out to Patricia McCarthy at HSA@saintjamesschool.net OR send a copy of the completed Gala Auction Donation Form to the main office.  If you or someone you know would like to advertise their business (or send well wishes to your child’s class, etc.) advertising and sponsorship information can be found here: Gala Sponsorship Form.

Hard copies of the Gala Donation and Sponsorship Forms will also be available in the SJS main office.

 

* CLASS BASKETS *

In the next week or so, we will begin collecting items for the 2025 Class Baskets, which will be raffled off as part of our Gala.  If you are not familiar with this portion of the Gala, feel free to click HERE to see the amazing baskets we were able to raffle off last year.  Classroom parents will be reaching out shortly with details for your child’s grade.

Basket themes this year will be as follows:

Pre-K:  Barbie

K:  LEGOs

Grade 1: Foodie/Cooking

Grade 2: Book Nook

Grade 3: Pokemon & Game Night

Grade 4: Sports

Grade 5: Teen Dream

Grade 6:  Spa Time

Grade 7: Gift Cards

Grade 8: Lottery/Scratch Tickets

Our Annual Gala & Auction is always our largest fundraiser of the year.  We thank you for any support you can provide!!

 

4th Grade STEM Club

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There will be a session of STEM Club for students in Grade 4 on Monday, March 3.  If your child would like to attend, please complete and return the attached permission form.

STEM Club Permission Form 020325

Thank You!

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Thank you to all our families for completing the registration process for the upcoming school year – we truly appreciate your prompt response!  Starting next week, we will officially begin new student admissions screenings, visits, and registrations based on open spots in each grade. If you know of any families interested in learning more about Saint James School for Fall 2025, please encourage them to contact Stephanie Holmes at admissions@saintteresacatholic.org or call 860-643-5088, Ext. 155.

Friendzy Lunchbox Letters

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Each month, our Friendzy program reminds us that  family engagement can have a huge impact on student success. And, that sometimes, it’s the littlest things – like a note in a lunchbox – that creates the biggest impact.  As such, our partners at Friendzy came up with these cute notes that you can print, cut, and put in your student’s lunchbox should you feel it would be appropriate for your student.

Lunch Box Letters | Early Education
Lunch Box Letters | Emojis
Lunchbox Letters | Kindness

Come Cheer on the Sabers

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Our JV basketball teams will participate in the first round of the state playoffs this evening.  All are welcome to come cheer them on.  Both teams will play at Saint Bridget School (74 Main Street, Manchester).  The boys play at 6:00pm (vs. SBS) and the girls play at 7:15pm (vs. St. Tims).

Returning Student Registrations Due This Friday

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Thank you to all the families who have already completed the enrollment process for Fall 2025.  A quick reminder that all returning student registrations must be completed by the end of day on Friday, February 21st.  After that time, we will begin filling open spots with new students/families wishing to join us next year.

If you did not receive the Returning Family Registration email or need a new copy, please reach out to Stephanie Holmes at Admissions@SaintTeresaCatholic.org.  You can also go into your FACTS Family Portal and follow the links on the right side under Apply/Enroll, then select Enrollment/Reenrollment.

If you have any issues with registering your returning student for Fall 2025, please reach out to us before Friday.  Applications for siblings looking to join SJS in the Fall must also be completed by 2/21 for planning purposes.

Thank you!

Other reminders:

*Families must reapply for Grant & Aid each year.  Once your registration for Fall 2025 is complete, if you would like to apply for tuition assistance, please use THIS LINK.

*The 2025-2026 Parish Affiliation Form should NOT hold up your registration.  The form may be submitted at a later date, but must be received by June 30, 2025.  As a reminder, parishioners of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish may send their form to the SJS Main Office without the Pastor’s signature and we will submit it to the parish office for you.  Please remember you must submit a new form to SJS each year to receive the Catholic tuition rate.

SJS 2025 Summer Program

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Saint James School is excited to announce the return of our super-fun, 6-week Summer Program!

Mrs. Nunes (SJS Grade 2 teacher) will be serving as this year’s Summer Program Director!  The remaining program staff will be comprised of Saint James School teachers, teacher aides, and aftercare team members.

Our Summer Program is open to any student who is registered for Saint James School’s Pre-K4 through 4th Grade for Fall 2025.  Returning SJS students will receive priority registration until Friday, March 14th.  After that time, we will open enrollment to new students joining our school for Fall 2025.  Space in each week is limited.

Weekly themes, pricing, and more can be found in the informational brochure and registration form below.  Completed registration forms should be sent to the SJS Main Office in an envelope labeled “Summer Program” (or email completed forms JThornton@SaintJamesSchool.net).

2025 Summer Program Informational Brochure

2025 Summer Program Registration Form

 

SJS Soccer Registration

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It’s time to sign up for the SJS 2025 Soccer Season!  Students in grades 3 – 8 are eligible to participate and no previous soccer experience is required.

If your child is interested in playing soccer for SJS this year, please complete the form on page 2 and submit it with the appropriate activity fee to the SJS main office by Wednesday, March 5th.  After that time, we cannot guarantee a spot on a team.

Saint James School 2025 Soccer Sign Up Info

Parent volunteers are needed to coach and assist with the teams (no experience needed).  We cannot run this program without your help!  If you have any questions about coaching or are able to help, please contact Mr. Green at cgreen@saintjamesschool.net.

Please note that students will need the 2024-2025 Athletics Health Permission Form completed and signed by their doctor in order to participate.**  If we already have this on file from another sport (basketball, cheer, or cross country) you do NOT need to submit a new copy.

**If you experience a delay in receiving the athletics health form from the pediatrician by the deadline, please submit the Soccer sign-up form and payment by March 5th, even if the health form is not yet complete.  The health form can be submitted later.

Please make checks payable to Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish and note SJS Soccer in the memo field.

Mid Winter Recess Reminder

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As a reminder, Saint James School will be closed from Friday, February 14th through Tuesday, February 18th for our mid-winter recess. We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing break!  We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday, February 19th.

Reminder: Returning Student Registration Underway

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Thank you to all the families who have already completed the enrollment process for Fall 2025.  A quick reminder that all returning student registrations must be completed by the end of day on Friday, February 21st.  After that time, we will begin filling open spots with new students/families wishing to join us next year.

If you did not receive the Returning Family Registration email or need a new copy, please reach out to Stephanie Holmes at Admissions@SaintTeresaCatholic.org.  You can also go into your FACTS Family Portal and follow the links on the right side under Apply/Enroll, then select Enrollment/Reenrollment.

If you have any issues with registering your returning student for Fall 2025, please reach out to us before next Friday’s deadline.  Applications for siblings looking to join SJS in the Fall must also be completed by 2/21 for planning purposes.

Thank you!