Famous Person Report

Today our 5th graders handed in the final copy of their research report on a famous person along with conducting an oral presentation (in character) to their classmates.  Public speaking is among the many important skills…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Art Banner

Today in Art our 1st and 4th grade students talked about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and drew their own parade of balloons.

Last Call: Wednesday’s Bus

The school bus dismissal time for this coming Wednesday (11/27) and a couple of other days throughout the year have changed.  We have also had to make a change to our inclement weather early dismissal policy.

Please read this letter from Mrs. Zorger regarding the changes: School Bus Time Change & Early Dismissal Change Letter From Mrs. Zorger

Attention Parents of Bus Students:

If your child typically uses the school bus to get home from school, you will need to let us know how your student will be getting home this coming Wednesday, November 27th by completing THIS FORM

Information in this form will be passed along to the office and the teachers first thing tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

All families are asked to pay special attention to the part in the letter about inclement weather early dismissals, which will now take place at 10:00am.

 

Report Card Reminder

As a reminder, 1st trimester report cards were sent home with students on Friday.  If you have not already done so, please sign the envelope and send it back to school with your student.

This Week’s Schedule

A reminder on this week’s schedule:

Tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/26) we have a full day of school.

Wednesday (11/27) is an early dismissal day.  Aftercare will be in session beginning at 12:05pm, however students will need to bring a lunch from home (no hot lunch or milk served).

There is no school on Thursday or Friday of this week for the Thanksgiving break.

Thanksgiving Mass This Wednesday

This Wednesday, November 27th, students in grades K-8 and staff will attend Mass at St. James Church at 9:15pm.  As always, our SJS Parents/Grandparents are welcome to attend Mass with us (please sit in the back few rows of the pews).

Last Call: Choir Parents Please RSVP

The Saint James School Choir has been invited to perform at the town’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 5th.  This event will take place on the lawn of Saint James Church.  We are asking Choir members to arrive at 6:00pm and they will perform from 6:15 – 6:30pm.  Students should come in their winter uniform.

All Choir families are asked to complete THIS FORM to confirm your child/ren will be there to perform next Thursday.

1st Grade STEM – Bear Den Challenge

Reminder: Individual Portrait Retakes Monday

Retakes for individual portraits will take place this coming Monday, November 25th, 2019.  This will be for:

*Any student not satisfied with original portrait – Return your complete package minus the class picture to the photographer on retake day.

*Any student who was absent on the original day whether you are purchasing a package or not.

*Any student who did not purchase on the original day and would like to purchase a package.

Retake Order forms will be available in the school office approximately one week prior to retake day or can be done online at mylifetouch.com  — picture day id:   RI239204Q1

Any student having retakes done may come to school in dress down on Monday.  Dress down on Monday is ONLY for students having picture retakes done.

Any questions, please contact cmorrow@lifetouch.com or 203-937-2364 ext 72367.

Space Still Available: SJS Ski Club

 

Update 11/22/19: THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR ANY STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-8 THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE

Attached is the information and forms to sign up for the 2020 SJS Ski Club. Please note forms are due back BY November 15th at the latest, and space will be filled on a first come/first served basis.

SkiClubAnnouncement2020

Pre-Paid Multi Week Registration Form & Mt. Southington Waiver

SJS Field Trip Permission Slip

Group Rental Form Skiing

Group Rental Form Snowboarding

Know the Code

 

If you would like to subscribe to the SJS Ski & Snowboard Club events (only) on your personal calendar, you may do so HERE (bottom right).