Earlier this year Saint James School announced that we would change our Student Information System from Educonnect to FACTS (the company that processes our school’s tuition payments). We started this transition in February by having each family create a FACTS Family Portal account to register their child/ren for Fall 2024.
This week, we will complete another step in the integration process whereby your FACTS tuition account will become accessible only through your FACTS Family Portal login; Up until this point, families had two separate logins – one for the Family Portal and one for Tuition.
Please note the following:
*FACTS will be unavailable from 2:00pm today until 8:00am tomorrow morning. At that time, it will become available through your Family Portal Login.
*Only the person who has the FACTS account in their name will be able to access it through the portal.
*You will no longer access student’s homework and test scores through the Educonnect portal (Grades 4 – 8). Information will be sent once school starts about accessing this information through the new FACTS Family Portal.
*For families that typically apply for Financial Aid, it is important to note that you WILL still need your FACTS Financial Log In to apply for Grant & Aid next year. The only time you will need this log in is to apply for tuition assistance.
*Please review THIS HELPFUL DOCUMENT to see a visual of what to expect.
*Questions may be directed to our tuition manager, Denise Mayo, at dmayo@saintjamesschool.net.
From the Tuition Manager
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolSaint James School’s tuition manager, Mrs. Denise Mayo, would like to remind families that any changes to your FACTS Tuition Account (changing payments, payment dates, etc.) must be made by calling or emailing Saint James School – please do not call FACTS directly or try to do it through the family portal as it may result in double payments being withdrawn from your account.
Mrs. Mayo is reachable at the school Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm (860.643.5088, option 8) and any other day/time via email at dmayo@saintjamesschool.net.
We appreciate your patience as we work out the nuances of this new family information system and the new FACTS Financial integration.
Uniform Notes
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolA couple of quick notes on uniforms:
*We have been made aware that Dennis Uniform Company is having back order issues on select uniform items. If you have ordered through Dennis, you may wish to check the status of your order.
*Lands’ End has announced a flash sale of 30% OFF School Uniform Items from August 2 – August 4, 2024. Please use Code: DESK30 and PIN: 5321 at checkout.
If you wish to visit the SJS Uniform Closet (gently used uniform items available to families at no charge), you may stop by the SJS main office during our summer hours (M – F 9:00am – 12:00pm) to get the key. Other times may be available for visits, but please call the office first to ensure someone will be there to let you in.
Please remember all uniform items should be purchased by the beginning of August to arrive in time for school.
Kindergarten Playdate Fun
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThank you to the families, teachers, staff members, and student volunteers who joined us for this year’s Kindergarten Welcome playdates. A special shout out to the incoming Saint James School 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑 as we get ready for another great year of learning and growing at SJS!
Reminder: 1st Tuition Payment
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFamilies will be receiving an email reminder from FACTS Tuition Management regarding their first tuition payment for the 2024-2025 school year. All payments are done via automatic withdrawal so families do not need to do anything with their FACTS account in order for the payment to be made.
Should you wish to review your tuition and payment schedule for the upcoming year, please remember this information is now accessible via the FACTS Family Portal (NOT a separate FACTS Tuition login like years past). If you have questions on your tuition or wish to change the date of a future payment, please reach out to Saint James School’s tuition manager, Denise Mayo, at dmayo@saintjamesschool.net. Due to banking regulations, you must notify Mrs. Mayo at least 5 business days in advance of any payment changes you wish to make.
If you submitted a signed parish affiliation form (K-8 program) and do not see the parish discount credited to your account, please reach out to Mrs. Mayo.
Thank you again for choosing Saint James School to be your partner in the academic and spiritual upbringing of your child(ren). We look forward to another wonderful year of learning and growing at SJS! Should you wish to reread the information about the change in accessing your FACTS tuition information, please do so HERE.
Lands’ End Uniform Sales
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolReminder: School Toolbox Option for Supplies
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThis summer you will again have the option to order your child’s school supplies online through SchoolToolbox.Com and have them delivered directly to your home! In addition, Saint James School receives a percentage of every sale – convenience for you and a great way to support SJS! Plus, if you already have supplies left over from prior years, you can choose not to include those in your purchase. Please remember to order supplies well in advance to ensure they arrive before the first day of school.
Next year’s supply lists can be found below:
24-25 Supply List Grades K-5
24-25 Supplies List Grades 6-8
Reminder: 30th Annual SJS Foundation Golf Outing
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe Saint James School Foundation is a privately run endowment fund providing over $100,000 to our school each year in support of our financial aid program, ongoing technology upgrades, and Margin of Excellence programs. Last year, the foundation donated more than $180,000 to Saint James School. Each year, the Foundation holds a golf tournament and dinner in support of their mission.
This annual event is a lot of fun with a great mixture of current SJS parents, former SJS parents, SJS alumni, and school/parish staff.
For more information, contact Eddie Fitzgerald at edwardjfitzgerald@gmail.com or Ken O’Hara at ken@kenohara.com or visit the foundation’s website.
Summer Camp Pics
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolImportant FACTS Account Information
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolEarlier this year Saint James School announced that we would change our Student Information System from Educonnect to FACTS (the company that processes our school’s tuition payments). We started this transition in February by having each family create a FACTS Family Portal account to register their child/ren for Fall 2024.
This week, we will complete another step in the integration process whereby your FACTS tuition account will become accessible only through your FACTS Family Portal login; Up until this point, families had two separate logins – one for the Family Portal and one for Tuition.
Please note the following:
*FACTS will be unavailable from 2:00pm today until 8:00am tomorrow morning. At that time, it will become available through your Family Portal Login.
*Only the person who has the FACTS account in their name will be able to access it through the portal.
*You will no longer access student’s homework and test scores through the Educonnect portal (Grades 4 – 8). Information will be sent once school starts about accessing this information through the new FACTS Family Portal.
*For families that typically apply for Financial Aid, it is important to note that you WILL still need your FACTS Financial Log In to apply for Grant & Aid next year. The only time you will need this log in is to apply for tuition assistance.
*Please review THIS HELPFUL DOCUMENT to see a visual of what to expect.
*Questions may be directed to our tuition manager, Denise Mayo, at dmayo@saintjamesschool.net.
Welcome New Families!
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolA great big welcome to all the new families joining us at SJS for this upcoming school year! Please note that all new families should have received a welcome email, with the exception of Kindergarten families who were sent a welcome letter via postal mail. Please reach out to Mrs. Guenther if you have any questions related to the upcoming school year. More details and reminders about the upcoming school year will be sent via email in early August.