MONDAY
* Returning Family Registration information will be sent out via email. As previously noted, all schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford are rolling out a new student information system through FACTS so please read the details carefully as this is a brand new process for our school. Questions can be directed to Amy Guenther.
* If your family was interested in a sponsorship for the Jingle Bell Ball, but have not yet submitted your paperwork, please contact volunteer Sarah Bauer at sbauer72806@yahoo.com by Monday morning: Gala Sponsorship Form.
WEDNESDAY
* In honor of Valentine’s Day Saint James School students and staff may dress down for a $1.00+ donation to the American Heart Association. Dollars should be brought in to school on Tuesday and given to the homeroom teacher. Dress down tops must have red, white, pink, or purple to match the theme. Bottoms may be (non-ripped) jeans or sweatpants. Please remember all standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply.
* Students will attend a prayer service and receive ashes for Ash Wednesday. If you do not want your child to receive ashes, please email their homeroom teacher.
THURSDAY
* Items/donations for the 2024 Class Baskets are due by this coming Thursday (2/15). Room parents and volunteers will assemble baskets by 2/22 at the latest and ticket sales will begin on 2/26 for those that are not attending the Jingle Bell Ball/Gala on 3/9. Please reach out to your child’s class parent with questions.
* Gala Auction Item donations are due should you wish to donate to our Live/Silent Auction: Jingle Bell Ball Auction Donation. The silent auction (online) will be open for bidding the day before the Jingle Bell Ball for those that wish to bid early or will not be attending the event.
FRIDAY
No School – Midwinter Recess begins and runs through Tuesday, 2/20. We return to school on 2/21.
Observing Ash Wednesday
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolToday our K-8 students observed Ash Wednesday with a prayer service with Father Marcin and Deacon Ramon, with Pre-K3 through Grade 8 students having the opportunity to receive ashes. Since today is also Valentine’s Day, our students/staff also participated in a $1.00+ dress down day in support of The American Heart Association.
Instrumental Music Note
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolIf we have school tomorrow (Tuesday), all Wednesday lessons will meet tomorrow. If we have a snow day tomorrow, students should bring their instruments on Wednesday as usual.
Reminders for This Week
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWEDNESDAY
* In honor of Valentine’s Day Saint James School students and staff may dress down for a $1.00+ donation to the American Heart Association. Dollars should be brought in to school on WEDNESDAY and given to the homeroom teacher. Dress down tops must have red, white, pink, or purple to match the theme. Bottoms may be (non-ripped) jeans or sweatpants. Please remember all standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply.
* Students will attend a prayer service and receive ashes for Ash Wednesday. If you do not want your child to receive ashes, please email their homeroom teacher.
THURSDAY
* Items/donations for the 2024 Class Baskets are due by this coming Thursday (2/15). Room parents and volunteers will assemble baskets by 2/22 at the latest and ticket sales will begin on 2/26 for those that are not attending the Jingle Bell Ball/Gala on 3/9. Please reach out to your child’s class parent with questions.
* Gala Auction Item donations are due should you wish to donate to our Live/Silent Auction: Jingle Bell Ball Auction Donation. The silent auction (online) will be open for bidding the day before the Jingle Bell Ball for those that wish to bid early or will not be attending the event.
FRIDAY
No School – Midwinter Recess begins and runs through Tuesday, 2/20. We return to school on 2/21.
Lenten Rice Bowls
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolLent is a time for us to make self-sacrifices in order to aid others. Our faith calls on us to make this a priority and, as such, we are once again participating in the Lenten Rice Bowl program through Catholic Relief Services.
On Ash Wednesday our Pre-K through Grade 8 students will receive their “Rice Bowls” from their homeroom teacher. The goal is for students to earn change (for acts of kindness or other tasks performed at home) to put into the rice bowl. Money collected will then be donated to Catholic Relief Services to help fight hunger and malnutrition around the globe. You can visit crsricebowl.org to watch videos and learn more.
If your family will be participating, please note that Rice Bowls are due back to homeroom teachers the last week of March.
Reminders/Notes For Next Week
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMONDAY
* Returning Family Registration information will be sent out via email. As previously noted, all schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford are rolling out a new student information system through FACTS so please read the details carefully as this is a brand new process for our school. Questions can be directed to Amy Guenther.
* If your family was interested in a sponsorship for the Jingle Bell Ball, but have not yet submitted your paperwork, please contact volunteer Sarah Bauer at sbauer72806@yahoo.com by Monday morning: Gala Sponsorship Form.
WEDNESDAY
* In honor of Valentine’s Day Saint James School students and staff may dress down for a $1.00+ donation to the American Heart Association. Dollars should be brought in to school on Tuesday and given to the homeroom teacher. Dress down tops must have red, white, pink, or purple to match the theme. Bottoms may be (non-ripped) jeans or sweatpants. Please remember all standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply.
* Students will attend a prayer service and receive ashes for Ash Wednesday. If you do not want your child to receive ashes, please email their homeroom teacher.
THURSDAY
* Items/donations for the 2024 Class Baskets are due by this coming Thursday (2/15). Room parents and volunteers will assemble baskets by 2/22 at the latest and ticket sales will begin on 2/26 for those that are not attending the Jingle Bell Ball/Gala on 3/9. Please reach out to your child’s class parent with questions.
* Gala Auction Item donations are due should you wish to donate to our Live/Silent Auction: Jingle Bell Ball Auction Donation. The silent auction (online) will be open for bidding the day before the Jingle Bell Ball for those that wish to bid early or will not be attending the event.
FRIDAY
No School – Midwinter Recess begins and runs through Tuesday, 2/20. We return to school on 2/21.
3rd Grade Science Fun
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolSJS 3rd graders have been learning about small animals and habitats as part of their science lessons. On Wednesday students dissected (sanitized) owl “pellets,” as part of their lessons on owls and what they eat. Third graders are also…
HSA Meeting Tonight
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe February HSA meeting will be held this evening – Thursday, February 8th – at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
7th Grade Science Fair
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolTonight: Chipotle Dine Out
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDine out at Chipotle (48 Hale Road, Manchester) on Tuesday February 6, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and 33% of sales will go back to our school when you mention SJS or present this flyer: Chipotle Flyer
Pre-K Field Trip to Kindergarten
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolToday our Pre-K4 students visited the big school Kindergarten classrooms AND spent some time in the Innovation Lab with Mrs. Poth. The innovation lab, where students explore coding, engineering, and other STEM-related topics) is one of the weekly specials students at SJS enjoy beginning in Kindergarten.