Survey Thank You

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Distance Learning Survey!  Well over half of our families participated, which should give us a well-rounded perspective on what is working and what areas need to be tweaked. We really appreciate your time and input.  Mrs. Zorger will be weeding through the feedback over the next few days and will provide updates accordingly.

Music Class Notes from Mrs. Lindemann:

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Music Class Notes from Mrs. Lindemann:

Kindergarten: 

It’s a Small World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKKfntOO8cw

Learn the lyrics of this timeless song.

Verse 1:
It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears.
It’s a world of hope and a world of fears.
There’s so much that we share that it’s time we’re aware.
It’s a small world after all.

Chorus:
It’s a small world after all x3
It’s a small, small world.

Verse 2:
There is just one moon and one golden sun,
and a smile means friendship to everyone.
Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide,
It’s a small world after all.

Chorus:

Verse 3:
It’s a world of wonder, a world of worth.
And in years to come we’ll know peace on earth.
If we open our eyes we will all realize, It’s a small world after all.

First Grade:

Toy Symphony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1miohLVZobE
How many “Toys” do you see in this piece?

Second Grade:

Create your own music on Chrome Music Lab
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/

Third Grade:

Google Classroom code 4jnkyic Recorder play along. Please send a video of your student playing!

Grades 4-8:

Assignments are on Google Classroom. This week we are creating a listening log.

Here are some additional music resources.

Youtube- GoNoodle https://www.youtube.com/user/GoNoodleGames fantastic videos for dancing, moving and singing.

Chrome Music Lab https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/ great website to explore the science behind sound.

The Piano Guys https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePianoGuys awesome music videos.

 

I made a youtube playlist for you to look at if you have extra time! Some of my favorite videos and I’ll be adding to it while we are away. I even made some special videos for you to check out while you are home.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl28zwux0-ll585vxFvCHCeVRfnYxP5ni

 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions klindemann@saintjamesschool.net
I’d love to hear from you!
Keep being creative!

Mrs. Lindemann

Red, White, & Blue Dress Down Day

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Distance Learning Dress Down day (or Dress Up day as the case may be) to honor all the amazing heroes in our community. Here are the pictures we received of our students and staff

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Red, White, & Blue Day

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Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 29th) we are hosting a Distance Learning Dress Down (or Dress Up) Day and asking students to wear red, white, and blue to honor all the heroes in our community.  And, of course, we would love to see pictures of your students at their “work station” in their patriotic attire.  Please send pictures to Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net by 1:00pm tomorrow and we will post them for everyone to enjoy.

 

 

Last Call: Distance Learning Survey

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our distance learning survey thus far.  We appreciate your time and input.  If you have yet to complete the survey and would like to do so, please take a moment to share your feedback before 2:00pm tomorrow (Wednesday, April 29th).

 

Please complete a separate survey for EACH student in your household:  Saint James School Distance Learning Survey

 

1st Communion Letter

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If your student(s) will be making their first communion this year, please see the attached letter from Macy Jordan, Religious Education Coordinator for Saint James Parish:

1st Communion Letter from Macy

 

 

It’s Allergy Season

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As nature continues to bloom and blossom, many of our children develop symptoms related to allergies. During this time of COVID-19, adults may be questioning their children’s symptoms. This information below was compiled by Marney Reardon MSN, RN Coordinator of Health Services for the Manchester School to help parents with figuring out if the symptoms are allergies or something more serious. As always, if you have any concerns about your child’s health, please contact your healthcare provider.

It is Allergy Season

 

From Mrs. Carpenter

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Hello SJS Families,

I know we have so many students that love the Magic Tree House Series and thought I would share this fun info with you.

Here is their link http://magictreehouse.com/go and info.

Each week, Magic Tree House Home Adventures will feature videos from Mary Pope Osborne, activities, craft ideas, themed recipes, reading challenges, cross-curricular lessons, Family Trivia Night game ideas, fun surprises, and much more!

Stay safe and stay healthy.

Mrs. Carpenter
Librarian
Saint James School

Reminder: Spring Into Fitness!

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Mr. Green, our K-8 Gym teacher, has put together these fun daily activities to encourage our students to get plenty of exercise throughout their day.  Enjoy!

Spring Fitness Calendar Grades K-3

Spring Fitness Calendar Grades 4-8

Ideas For Celebrating Mass At Home

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As we once again celebrate Mass from our homes this weekend, the below link has some ideas from the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Office of Education, Evangelization, and Catechesis regarding your family’s celebration:

Celebrating Mass at Home

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Watch live-streamed Masses celebrated by SJS graduate (and Mrs. Rafferty’s twin brother) Father Lerner https://stm.yale.edu/

Watch Live-streamed or On-Demand Masses on the Archdiocese of Hartford’s ORTV:  https://www.ortv.org/streaming/TV_Mass_stream.htm

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Today the Pope said a special prayer for students and teachers during his daily Mass.  You can watch the replay HERE