It sounds like there may be some snow overnight tonight, please note – if there is a 2-Hour Delay for Manchester Public Schools, we will not open at SJS until 9:30am: Inclement Weather Policy
There is NO before school care on days with delayed openings.
Other Extended Day notes:
In the event of an early dismissal day, after school care is cancelled and children must be picked up by 1:00pm.
In the event that Manchester cancels all afternoon activities, our after school program will at 3:00pm.
In the event that Manchester cancels all evening activities, our after school program will run as normal.
Power Card Fundraiser
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDo you love Dave & Busters and want to stock up on Power Cards? Have you never been but would like to try it out? Do you need some creative ideas for birthday and Easter gifts? We’ve got you covered! The HSA is selling Dave & Busters Power Cards and 50% of each purchase will be donated to our school. Power cards are used to pay for games played at any Dave & Busters location. Additional info and an order form can be found here. All orders are due by Friday (3/15). Thank you for your support of our school!
Read Across America
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWe had a fun day celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday today! We have a ton of pictures to share and will post them over the weekend for Monday’s email.
1st & 2nd Book & Art Club Full
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note that the March Book & Art Club for 1st and 2nd grade is full.
Please Contact our Legislators:
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolGovernor’s Bill 7150 Section 1 will require Catholic schools to reimburse towns for the state’s share of expenses for school health services. These costs will likely be passed on to Catholic school parents.
Please follow this link for more details and to contact your state legislators and the Governor: https://www.votervoice.net/CTCC/campaigns/63781/respond
We would like every family to participate in letting the Governor know this is not an acceptable way to help reduce the deficit.
Middle School Dance Tonight
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolA middle school dance will be held at Saint James School on Friday, March 1. Attire for this dance is casual/standard attire.
Saint James School students attending the school dance are asked to bring the following items:
6th graders & Ms. O’s homeroom: individually wrapped snacks (no peanut products please)
8th graders & Mrs. LaPointe’s homeroom: 1 gallon jugs of water
Please bring items to the gym the night of the school dance.
The dance will run from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Attending students must bring their signed Middle School Dance permission slip and $5.00 entrance fee.
Middle School Dance Permission Slip 2019-2020
Important Note for Parents
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease be advised of a disturbing trend permeating the internet and social media known as the “Momo Challenge”, where a creepy, fictional character called “Momo” instructs children to do dangerous acts or they will be cursed. Information about the “challenge” has been all over social media and on the news (Click to View). While we know of no cases where local students have been involved, parents of all children should reinforce safe practices while using social media and to be vigilant in reviewing your child/ren’s online activity.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Zorger.
Dr. Seuss $1.00 Dress Down Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, tomorrow is a $1.00 dress down day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with proceeds going to benefit Catholic Charities’ Family Literacy Program. Please remember:
*Students are encouraged to dress Dr. Seuss style for a $1.00 donation.
*Students in Pre-K through 3rd grade should bring a small blanket/beach towel to school for a special reading activity in the gym.
*All students should bring a Dr. Seuss book to school if they have one (please put the child’s name inside).
Boys Varsity Gold Basketball Update
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe Boys Varsity Gold basketball team qualified for the state basketball tournament last night by defeating St. Mary in the Central CT Deanery playoffs. The boys are back in action tomorrow night when play the winner of tonight’s St. Paul/St. Bridget matchup. Tomorrow’s game is at St. Bridget, at 7:30PM.
March Book & Art Club
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease find below the permission slips and dates for the March Book & Art Clubs:
March Permission Slip Grades 1 & 2
March Permission Slip Grades 3 & 4 (corrected)
We also have a few spots left in our Grades 3 & 4 STEM Club: STEM Club Permission Slip Grades 3&4
Important Weather Reminders
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolIt sounds like there may be some snow overnight tonight, please note – if there is a 2-Hour Delay for Manchester Public Schools, we will not open at SJS until 9:30am: Inclement Weather Policy
There is NO before school care on days with delayed openings.
Other Extended Day notes:
In the event of an early dismissal day, after school care is cancelled and children must be picked up by 1:00pm.
In the event that Manchester cancels all afternoon activities, our after school program will at 3:00pm.
In the event that Manchester cancels all evening activities, our after school program will run as normal.