Eastern Regional Band

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Congratulations to all the band members from across the area who were selected to perform in the Eastern Regional Band Concert this past weekend at Saint James School! Below are the students from Saint James School who auditioned and were selected to perform as members of this special band.

 

 

School Mass Thursday: No Gym Uniforms

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There will be a school Mass this coming Thursday at 9:15am in observance of All Saints’ Day.  Our 1st – 8th grade students should wear their formal/winter uniform to school on Thursday for Mass.  SJS Parents/ Grandparents are welcome to attend Mass with us (please sit in the back few rows of the pews).

Yesterday’s Ordination Mass

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A huge thank you to the three SJS parents who helped facilitate transportation of students to and from the Cathedral of Saint Joseph yesterday (Thursday, October 18th) for the Ordination of The Most Reverend Juan Miguel Betancourt as the Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford.  The Ordination Mass is a very beautiful and unique ceremony  and Saint James School was honored to be a part of the celebration.  Pictured below is SJS Principal, Mrs. Zorger, with (l to r) 8th grade student Ben Post, 6th grade Michael Machewirth, and 4th grade student Ford King in the Cathedral.

Important: BOYS 4th & 5th Grade Basketball

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As a reminder for parents of 4th & 5th grade boys, this Sunday (October 21st) there will be an open gym from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, after which time teams will be set for the season and uniforms will be ordered (all boys interested in playing will be put on a team, regardless of skill level).

IMPORTANT: If you son in grade 4 or 5 will be playing basketball this year for SJS, please make every effort to have them to Open Gym on Sunday (they must have in their sports form signed by their doctor).  If they are unable to make it, you must notify Mr. Green at cgreen@saintjamesschool.net by Sunday at 1pm so they can be added to a team and a uniform can be ordered.

Basketball Spiritwear

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Monday morning is the absolute last day to get basketball spiritwear orders in to Mrs. Sager.  We know there were a few requests for an extension at the Girls’ parent’s meeting last night.

Please use the Crossing Guards

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As a safety reminder, after you leave the gym or Pre-K with your child/ren at afternoon dismissal time, please use the crosswalks and crossing guards when crossing streets.  We are very fortunate to have these town-funded employees at our school to ensure students and parents are safe during high-traffic times of day.  Please be sure to share this with anyone who picks up your child at the end of the day.

Basketball: Grade 4 Girls Open Gym & Reminders

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Grade 4 girls interested in playing Basketball for SJS this year will have an open gym on Wednesday, October 24th from 4:15-5:30pm.  Please remember the health form (signed by the child’s doctor) must be submitted to the school well in advance of the Open Gym date.  The date has been added to our SJS Website calendar.

Tonight – Thursday (October 18th):
1) Girl’s Basketball (Grades 5-8) Open Gym 4:30-6:30pm;

2) Parents’ meeting for all girls interested in playing Basketball (Grades 4-8) at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria. All girl’s basketball parents are strongly encouraged to attend, and players are welcome to attend as well;

3) 8th Grade Boys Open Gym 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Friday (October 19th)
6th Grade Boys Open Gym 2:05pm-4:00pm

 

Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day Forms Due Tomorrow

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As a reminder, RSVPs for grandparents & special persons’ guests for our K – 5 students is due back by tomorrow – Friday, October 19th.

GRANDPARENTS Day Permission Slip

Middle school students may be dismissed with their younger sibling’s grandparent/special person.  Please write a note to the homeroom teacher informing them of the early dismissal and who they will be going home with.

Book & Art Club

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Please find below the permission slips for the next book and art club sessions:

Book Art Club Permission Slip for Nov 14th Session (Gr 3 & 4)

 

Book Art Club Permission Slip Nov 7th Session  (Grades 1 & 2)

Please note, November 7th is an early dismissal day, but juice and snacks will be served.

Uniform Sales Start Today!

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As a reminder students will be required to wear their “Winter/Formal” uniform beginning November 1.  If you need to order additional items,  Lands End’s 40% off sale and Dennis Uniform’s 15% off sale both start today.  Please see the flyers below for details.

October Fall Savings Flyer Dennis Uniform

LE Customer Appreciation Event