2nd Grade Architects

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The lesson began with discussing the book, “The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid” and viewing various structures from all over the world (using the classroom ViewBoards).  Over the three weeks, students…

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Attention!

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Unfortunately we need to share another notice about parking, as we have received two more complaints from our neighbors in just the past two days.

Saint James School values the positive relationship that we have with the people in our neighborhood and we really need everyone’s help and consideration.  Please share this with anyone dropping-off/picking-up your child(ren) each day.

* Please DO NOT park within 25 feet of a stop sign (the complaint was from cars on St. James Street), but it is a CT state law so please use this rule all around our neighborhood.

* DO NOT (under any circumstances) park in front of someone’s driveway – even if only for a few minutes.

* Please DO NOT park on the sidewalk.

* DO NOT park in the Otis Street Condo parking area.  This is private property!

We realize parking is tight at arrival and dismissal, but we have a huge parking lot at St. James Church and town crossing guards at our disposal.  If you cannot find on-street parking that is within our communicated guidelines, please use the Church lot.

Thank you for your support.

Glasses Left on School Bus

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If your child rides the school bus and is missing their glasses, we have them in the main office.  Black rims, small size, have the works “enhance” and “black crystal” imprinted on the arm.  Please call Mrs. Sager if they belong to your child.

Letter from Mrs. Zorger

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Please read the attached letter from Mrs. Zorger regarding Governor Lamont’s extension of the mask requirement for all schools in Connecticut.

Letter from Mrs Zorger

Friendzy Program

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Please review the following letter from Mrs. Zorger regarding year 2 of our Friendzy program here at SJS.  The program will again run October through May, with a new theme being unveiled each month.

Letter from Mrs Zorger – 2021 Friendzy Program

Scholastic Book Fair Begins Monday!

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October 4th – 7th Saint James School will host our annual Scholastic Book fair in our gymnasium.  The book fair is a great way to encourage reading and build home libraries.  It is also a great way to support our school as up to 50% of all purchases go directly to the school.

All students will be visiting the Book Fair during the school day with their teachers.  Students in PreK-Grade 5 will visit on Monday or Tuesday to make a “wish list” of books.  Parents will be able to look over the list and send in payment the following day for their child to purchase books.  Grade 6-8 students will visit the fair on Wednesday and should come with money to make purchases.  Students can pay with cash, check payable to St. James HSA or eWallet.  Please follow this link to learn more about the eWallet option which is a convenient, cash-free way to send money to school with your child.

**Please remember to send along a shopping bag for your child’s purchases.

Parent Shopping Hours
We will have special Parent Shopping hours on Tuesday, 10/5 and Wednesday 10/6.  During these times parents, grandparents, etc. are welcome to visit the school gym to shop the fair.  Parent Shopping hours are on Tuesday from 1:15pm-2:45pm and on Wednesday from 7:15am-7:45am and 1:15pm-2:45pm.  All parents that visit the fair can enter to win one of the raffle baskets of books!

Pre-Order the Newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot” is coming out on October 26!  You can pre-order an exclusive paperback copy at the Book Fair for $9.99.  To place an order, visit the Fair during Parent Shopping Hours or add the book to your child’s wish list.  The books will arrive at school in early November and will be delivered to your student.

Student Council Information Meeting (Gr. 6-8)

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On Monday, October 4th, there will be a short information meeting for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 that are interested in serving Saint James School by running for the Student Council.  The meeting will be in Mrs. Jones’ classroom (B-104) and will run from 2:10pm – 2:30pm.  Any student staying after school to participate in the information session must bring a note from home for their homeroom teacher.  Students not going to aftercare after the meeting should be picked up outside the main entrance at 2:30pm.

Kindergarten & Grade 1 Girl Scouts

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One of our Saint James School parent volunteers is organizing a Girl Scout Troop Kindergarten and 1st Grade girls.  Please see the attached flyer if you have a daughter in our Kindergarten or 1st grade program and they might like to participate (Last call:  please reach out to Mrs. Howard this weekend if interested).

Girl Scouts for K & 1 – Grow Play Explore

Free/Reduced Lunch Form for Additional Benefits

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Although our K-8 students are currently receiving meals free of cost, the state is encouraging families who could potentially qualify for either free or reduced priced meals to submit the following form: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx.  In the event that additional Covid assistance becomes available to families who are struggling financially, this application may qualify you to receive these benefits.

New Mass Schedule Reminder

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As a reminder, there is a new Mass schedule for St. James Church, Assumption Church, St. Bridget Church, and St. Bartholomew Church, beginning October 1st:

St. James Church
Daily Mass: Monday – Saturday at 8:00am
Weekend Mass: Saturday at 4:00pm; Sunday at 7:30am and 11:00am

Assumption Church
Weekend Mass: Saturday at 5:00pm

St. Bridget Church
Daily Mass: Monday – Friday at 5:00pm
Weekend Mass: Saturday at 4:30pm; Sunday at 8:30am

St. Bartholomew Church
Weekend Mass: Sunday at 10:00am and 5:00pm

Masses will continue to be live streamed for families that are not able to attend in person.