Book Fair Update

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Saint James School would like to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who shopped at our Scholastic Book Fair this week!  Our gross sales were $9362.13 – up about $1,000 from last year.  And, with some extra donations, our Scholastic Dollars to use for new books for classrooms and library totals $4841.71!

Also, another huge THANK YOU goes to Mrs. Meyer for taking the lead on chairing the event, along with Mrs. Poth and Mrs. Mauldin.  Also thank you to the many other parents that came in to volunteer throughout the week.

Our teachers and staff are extremely grateful for all the support!

If you were unable to attend our Scholastic Book Fair (or simply want to get additional books for your child), you can visit our ONLINE Shopping link HERE. The online store is open to us through next Friday, September 28th.  Our school will still receive credit for your purchase and orders will be shipped for free and delivered to your child at SJS.
Lastly, congratulations to the 7th Grade class for winning the Book Fair dress down contest.  It was an extremely close race between the grades with 7th grade beating out 1st grade by just $1.75.  The teachers will announce to students directly when the dress down day will occur.

Tax Breaks For Private School Tuition?

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We shared some information about this last year and wanted to share an article recently posted by a local paper (click image).

New tax break for private K-12 tuition begins this school year

Student Council Info Meeting

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There will be an informational meeting this coming Monday (September 24th) from 2:10pm – 2:30pm in Mrs. Jones’ classroom for students in grades 6 – 8 interested in Student Council for the 2018-2019 school year

SJS Book & Art Club

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The much-loved Book & Art Club is returning!  Facilitated by SJS Librarian Mrs. Carpenter and Art Volunteer Mrs. Sabatella the events will be held after school from 2:00pm-3:15pm as follows:

Wed. October 10th:  1st and 2nd grade students

Wed. October 24th:  3rd and 4th grade students

RSVP permission slips are below.  Space is limited and both will be filled on a first come, first served basis (upon receipt permission slip and $5 fee).

Book Art Club Permission Slip Grades 1 & 2

Book Art Club Permission Slip Grades 3 & 4

 

Due Tomorrow: Cherrydale Fundraiser Orders

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Tomorrow is the close of the Cherrydale Fundraiser.  Please send orders and money in with your students tomorrow if you have not already turned it in.  It is also the final “turn-in” day for the Be Authentic / Cowabunga student incentive prizes for the Fall Fundraiser.  A huge thank you to everyone who participated – your support makes a difference!

 

Lands’ End 40% Off

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Lands end is offering 40% off from 9/20-9/26.  Click HERE for the informational flyer.

Cherrydale Fundraiser Ends Friday – Volunteers Needed

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Thank you to everyone who is participating in the Cherrydale Fundraiser!!  We are looking for volunteers to help tally order forms this Friday, September 21, between 8:30am – 1:00pm. If you are available for part or all of that time, please contact Kate Davis at 70greenbean@sbcglobal.net.

Free Series at St. James Church

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Discovering Christ is for everyone aged 18 and up… Whether you go to church faithfully every Sunday – or haven’t been to church in years – we welcome you!

Over the course of 7 weeks we’ll serve you a delicious, catered dinner and then you’ll hear an interesting and thought-provoking talk that is designed to explore the meaning and purpose of your life. After each talk, you’ll get a chance to share your thoughts in a small group. You can talk as much or as little as you want, and it’s all done in a warm, friendly, judgement-free -environment!

Click HERE to enter the Saint James Parish Discovering Christ series website to learn more and/or register

Tonight – Meet The Teachers Gr 6-8

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Grades 6th through 8th

This evening (September 18th) we will host our Meet the Teachers Night for students in grades 6 – 8.  Parents of middle school students (grades 6 – 8) are asked to attend without their child/ren.  Please report to your child’s homeroom promptly at 6:30pm.

The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm on this evening as well should you wish to browse prior to 6:30pm.

Grades Pre-K through 5th

Tomorrow evening (September 19th) we will host our annual Meet the Teachers Night for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade families.  Families with students in these grades are invited to drop in between the hours of 6:00pm and 7:30pm to chat with the teachers, check out the classroom, etc.  Students (and siblings) are welcome to attend this event with their parents.

Please remember the Scholastic Book Fair opens in the “big school” gym for shopping at 6:00pm on this evening and will be open until 8:00pm.

 

Please note, 50% of book fair proceeds go towards purchasing new books for our school library and classrooms! 

We look forward to seeing you!

Background Check Forms Due/VIRTUS Class Tonight

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If you plan on attending an upcoming VIRTUS training session in the next few months so you can volunteer at the school, please stop by the office to get a background check form or call/email Mrs. Sager to have one sent home with your child ASAP.

Background check processing takes up to 6 weeks and we want to submit them as a batch.  Please have all background check forms to Mrs. Sager by TOMORROW (Wednesday)

VIRTUS sessions:

Tonight – Tuesday, September 18th (6:00pm) at East Catholic High School in Manchester

Monday, September 24, 2018 @ 6:00pm at Saint Christopher School in East Hartford.

To participate in a VIRTUS session, you must Pre-Register on the VIRTUS Site.  To access the schedule of upcoming sessions and register to attend one, click HERE and select Hartford, CT (Archdiocese).