As a reminder, for students who are normally “in-person” learners, the option to switch to remote learning is reserved only for students who are going to be absent from school for a duration of time due to COVID-related reasons (showing symptoms, possible exposure, awaiting test results, quarantining due to travel, etc.). A phone call to the school nurse should take place prior to the switch and the nurse will alert the teacher.
If a student is unable to come to school because they had a late night or a parent had car troubles (i.e. personal reasons), the student will be marked absent from school that day (just as they would have prior to this school year) and the work will be made up by the student the following day in school. The time spent working through the nuances of remote learning for just one day takes away from class time and places an unfair burden on the teacher.
The original post stating the guidelines for remote learning, which has been sent out a few different times, can be found HERE.
Virtual Mass for this Weekend
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolIf you will not be attending Mass in person this weekend, you can view the St. James Parish virtual Mass for Sunday, January 3rd using the link below (it will be available to view after 6am on Saturday).
https://youtu.be/6VWJCBOd3DU
12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, tomorrow is a 12:05pm dismissal day. Aftercare will be in session. Students going to aftercare will need a lunch/drink from home as there is no hot lunch served on early dismissal days.
Christmastime at SJS 2020
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe Christmas Spirit was certainly present at Saint James School these last several weeks! Check out some highlights in this video we shared with SJS families earlier today https://youtu.be/f1Rgp7-0iUA
Wednesday: Christmas-Themed Dress Down Day
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolTomorrow, Wednesday, December 23rd will be a (free) Red & Green/Christmas-themed dress down day for students and staff. All standard dress down guidelines apply.
Christmas Recess
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolSaint James School will be closed Thursday, December 24th through Friday, January 1st. All school offices will also be closed during this time period. School will be back in session beginning Monday, January 4th.
2nd Grade Gingerbread Houses
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolYesterday our 2nd graders (remote learners included) participated in the much-loved, long-standing tradition of making gingerbread houses to bring home for Christmas. Below are some pictures…
Spiritwear
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMrs. Guenther will be available at the GYM entrance between 1:50pm – 2:15pm today for anyone who ordered SJS Spiritwear and has not yet made arrangements to pick it up. If this does not work for your schedule, please reach out to her at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.
Santa Visit
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAttention In-Person Learner Families
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, for students who are normally “in-person” learners, the option to switch to remote learning is reserved only for students who are going to be absent from school for a duration of time due to COVID-related reasons (showing symptoms, possible exposure, awaiting test results, quarantining due to travel, etc.). A phone call to the school nurse should take place prior to the switch and the nurse will alert the teacher.
If a student is unable to come to school because they had a late night or a parent had car troubles (i.e. personal reasons), the student will be marked absent from school that day (just as they would have prior to this school year) and the work will be made up by the student the following day in school. The time spent working through the nuances of remote learning for just one day takes away from class time and places an unfair burden on the teacher.
The original post stating the guidelines for remote learning, which has been sent out a few different times, can be found HERE.
Beginning Band Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMr. Corcoran will work with Beginning Band students tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the shortened week – please have them bring their instruments.