Spring Conference Sign Ups

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4th Grade STEM Club Rescheduled

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Please note that the STEM Club scheduled for Thurs, March 7 is being rescheduled to next Thurs, March 14.  If your 4th Grader would like to attend, please complete and return the updated form.

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Acrobat Li Liu Performs for Students

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Today our kindergarten through grade 8 students enjoyed a special enrichment program presented by Chinese acrobat Li Liu.  Born in Bejing, China, Ms. Liu has been all over the world performing as part of a traveling circus. 

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SJS Jingle Bell Ball/Silent Auction

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We are so excited for our Jingle Bell Ball next Saturday!   For individuals who submitted the RSVP to attend, please note you do NOT need a ticket – when you arrive at Cheney Hall, simply check in with the representative at the door.  The doors will open at 6:00pm!  Attire for the evening is anything goes — Ugly Christmas sweaters or other Christmas-themed attire is encouraged but we welcome anything from Christmas PJs to Sunday best.

About our Silent Auction:

Our Jingle Bell Ball Silent Auction will officially open for bidding at 2:00pm next Friday afternoon.  Bidding on silent auction items will remain open until 8:00pm Saturday, March 9th.  Bid from home or bid from the Jingle Bell Ball event – everyone can participate!

There are over 70 items in the silent auction including:

* An American Girl Doll with SJS Uniform

* Ride to School in a Fire Truck

* 6 Weeks of Red Cross Swim Lessons at Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center (new families only)

* Premier Seating at 8th Grade Graduation, Kindergarten Celebration, and the Spring Concert

* A Honda EU2200i Inverter Generator From our awesome friends at Able Tool & Equipment

* $100 Mulberry Street Gift Certificate PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Urban Lodge

* $150 Gift Card to the Capital Grill & 2 Concert Tickets for neighboring Infinity Music Hall

* Principal for the Day, Special STEM Club, Ice cream or Games with a favorite teacher

* UConn Football tickets

* Private Tasting Experience at Hartford Flavor Company

* Wine Education Class with Tasting for up to 20 at Total Wine.

* Numerous Golf packages

* AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Details and a preview link will be sent out next week.

4th Grade STEM Club

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There will be a session of STEM Club for students in Grade 4 on Thurs, March 7. If your child would like to attend, please complete the permission form.

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Reminder: March Newsletter & Calendars

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Below is the March Saber Stories Newsletter as well as the March Events Calendar and Lunch Menu.

Saber Stories March 2024

Calendar Pages March 2024

SJS Lunch Menu March 2024

Please print the March calendar and keep it in a handy location to reference throughout the month.  Our SJS App also has events posted for quick reference.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Also, we still have a few spots available for our 2024 Jingle Bell Ball!! If you would like to purchase tickets, please print this form and send it back with payment by Monday morning.  In addition to a delicious “Christmas dinner” provided by Highland Park Market, there will be lots of festive fun and some amazing live auction items up for grabs.

Lost and Found

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Stripes for a Cause

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Yesterday our students and staff dressed down in striped attire for $1.00+ donation to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORA).  Together we raised over $500 for this wonderful organization!

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Last Call: Catholic Schools Night at the Wolf Pack

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Tomorrow is the last day to order tickets!

The Archdiocese of Hartford is hosting a Catholic Schools Night at the Wolf Pack on March 8th.  Saint James School 5th grader Rylie Pennington will be singing God Bless America!  We have a block of tickets set aside for Saint James School families to reserve their spots using this link:  https://fevo-enterprise.com/Saintjames4

See the flyer below for additional details:

Mad Science New Session (Gr 1&2)

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Another session of the Mad Science after school program (for students in grades 1 &2) will begin on April 4th and run on Thursdays after school until May 30th.

In this session, students will explore inertia, gravity and centripetal force by launching race cars and spinning bike wheels, and hurling ping-pong balls with rubber band powered catapults. Learn about tension and compression, experiment to see what the strongest shapes are, and even make an earthquake proof building from toothpicks and marshmallows.  View the flyer HERE (<— click to open).

If you would like to register, please use this link:  https://westnewengland.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=392661