Uniform Clarification

As a reminder, students must begin wearing the Winter Uniform (a.k.a. our “Formal Uniform”) on November 1st.  This means no more shorts for any students (even on gym day) and middle school boys must wear the button down oxford and tie.

Please note, however, as the temperatures become colder this week, all students are welcome to wear their Formal/Winter uniform to school (students are never required to wear shorts, that is just a warm weather option).  However, Middle School Boys must wear the button down oxford shirt and a tie whenever they wear the pants (the full Formal Uniform).   Lands’ End and Dennis Uniform are both having sales beginning Thursday for any families that need to order.  We will send that information tomorrow.

McGee Invitational

Congratulations to all our runners who represented Saint James school at the 27th Annual McGee Invitational at Sage Park in Berlin this past weekend.  The top 20 finishers in each event received a medal.

 

6th grade girls:
Maya Fisher – 9th place out of 58 runners
Sammy Creamer – 15th place

6th grade boys:
Danny Chomick
Zach Nyberg

7th grade girls:
Sarah Christina – 20th place out of 86 runners

7 grade boys:
Michael Creamer
Evan Ansaldi

8th grade girls:
Abby Ray 8th place out of 88 runners
Kaitlyn Nyberg 15th place
Jillian Vichi 26th place

Great job Sabers!  The team’s next event will be this coming Wednesday at Vernon Middle School.

Afternoon Pick-up In Gym Today

Beginning Monday, we will be back in the gym for afternoon pick-up of our Walkers (2:05pm parent/caregiver pick-up) group.

For families new to the K-8 school this year, we will follow the exact same pick-up format that we have been doing outside – except inside our gymnasium.  For returning families, we are going back to the same pick-up process we used last year:  The gym doors will be opened by a staff member at 2:00pm for you to enter and wait by grade for the teacher to dismiss your child/ren; Kindergarten students/parents dismiss next to the stage and 8th grade dismissing by the gym doors.

Morning arrival will still be outside in the parking lot by the Pre-Kindergarten (weather permitting) until the roof is completely finished and all the dumpsters are removed from the back courtyard.

Last Call: Aftercare Reminder

Ms. Jean would like to remind families using the Extended Day program that they must select the “full-time” or “part-time” program by October 15th.  Please assess your Extended Day program usage and let Ms. Jean know if you wish to change the program you signed up for.  After the grace period, you will be unable to switch programs.

Your first monthly billing statement (September) is available if you have not yet picked it up.

Basketball Update & Spiritwear Reminder

There is a Parents’ meeting for any boys interested in playing Basketball this year (Grades 4-8) this coming Monday, October 15th at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria.  All boys basketball parents are strongly encouraged to attend, and players are welcome to attend as well.

The Parents’ meeting for girls interested in playing Basketball (Grades 4-8) will be held next Thursday, October 18th at 6:30pm.

Below is a summary of all Basketball Open Gym dates, Tryout dates, and Meeting Dates.  All dates have been added to the SJS Calendar:  Boys Basketball (only) can be viewed HERE;  Girls Basketball (only) can be viewed HERE.

SJS Basketball October 2018 Summary of Events

Basketball Spiritwear

Orders are due this coming Tuesday – October 16th!

Below please find the 2018-2019 Basketball Spiritwear Order Form.  Spiritwear is not mandatory for any player (although for 6th – 8th grade boys playing basketball, the coaches request that players purchase the reversible “practice jersey” if possible to use as a “pinny” during practice).  Boys & girls playing basketball may wear  the Warmup Pants, Practice Shorts, Performance Hoodie & 1/2 Zip “Warmup Top” to school on GYM Days.  Basketball spiritwear t-shirts cannot be worn in place of the Gray, short-sleeve gym shirt.

2018-19 Basketball Spiritwear Order Form

 

Also, as an FYI, general SJS spiritwear will be available for purchase shortly.

4th Grade & 5th Grade Pictures

1st Grade Learns All About Apples

“Save the Egg” Challenge

Choir Letter

Attention Choir Parents:  A letter from Mrs. Zorger will be coming home with our Choir students today.  Please look for the letter when you connect with your student this afternoon.

Please Let us Know: Cheerleading

We are excited to have an SJS parent who has volunteered to start and coach a Cheerleading Squad for our school!  Practices would take place after school and the squad would cheer at some of our basketball games.

Currently we are considering opening this sport to girls in 5th – 8th grade ONLY.  If your daughter is in 5th – 8th grade and would be interested in being a Cheerleader for SJS, please fill out the form below.  Thank you to those who filled out the form yesterday.

We are also looking for a few parent volunteers who would be willing to assist the squad during after school practices and at games.

SJS Cheerleading Interest Form