A huge thank you again to our SJS parents for your understanding as we continue to work through our morning drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please know that the safety of all our students during this congested time of day is our number one concern. As such, town engineers were out again this summer to help re-assess traffic flow and offer suggestions.
To help further clarify, the town has provided us with the attached map: MAP FROM TOWN FOR SAFE PARKING/DROP-OFF
Important notes:
*Do not let your child cross the road anywhere other than the crosswalks.
* No parking in front of the breezeway or where the buses park at dismissal time.
*Only very slow, cautious turns onto Otis Street, please.
*Do not double park.
*Never let your child jump out towards the street.
*Lastly, as a reminder, the front portion of the Saint James Church parking lot is considered a “town lot” and is subject to their 2-hour parking rules (you will get a ticket after 2 hours). If you will be volunteering at the school for a long period of time and are not able to use on-street parking. Please let Mrs. Sager know your license plate number so she can make the appropriate calls.
Please be sure share this information with anyone who drops off or picks up your children.
We truly appreciate how supportive and patient everyone has been this week, particular with the roof construction changing up or normal procedures. We are excited for a great year!!
Attention Middle School Parents
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolInformation on Chromebooks and Chromebook Insurance was sent home with your child yesterday (as well as the acceptable use contract which must be signed by the student and parent).
Forms are due back on Friday, September 7th. Please make sure you download the information below or grab the hard copy sent home with your child. There is a hard deadline purchasing insurance so please be sure to read the information and get your forms back asap.
2018 Chromebook Insurance Explained
2018 Chromebook Care and Insurance
Volunteers Needed: 2018 Scholastic Book Fair
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolSaint James School will be hosting the Annual Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, September 17 through Thursday, September 21. The book fair will be open for students to shop during the school day and the evenings of 9/18 and 9/19 during “Meet the Teachers” Nights. Proceeds from the book fair (50% of your purchase!!) go towards funding new books and equipment for the classrooms and the school library.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up/clean-up the book fair and to work at the fair: helping students make selections and serving as cashiers (must have completed VIRTUS and Background Check). If you are able to help, please click Here to access the visit the Scholastic Book Fair Volunteer Link. You will need to create an account if you don’t already have one and then proceed to register for a date and time period to help. Any questions can be directed to our Book Fair Chair, Heather Meyer (grizmeyer@cox.net).
Any time you can give would be appreciated to help us make this year’s book fair another huge success. Thank you!
Arrival Time Reminder
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease remember that K – 8th grade students need to be at school no later than 7:50am (between 7:30am and 7:50am). Thank you.
Text Notifications For Closings/Early Dismissal/Delays
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolDue to the possibility that schools could close early for heat this week we want to remind parents that Saint James School follows “Manchester Public Schools” for closings, early dismissals, and delays.
For the quickest notification in these instances, please make sure you have signed up to receive text notifications (or email notifications if you prefer) from one of the local stations: You can click HERE to sign up for alerts from NBC30 or HERE to sign up for alerts from WFSB Channel 3 (remember to choose “Manchester Public Schools”).
Please discuss with your child what they should do in the event of an early dismissal so they are prepared (take the bus, go to aftercare, etc.).
Inclement Weather Policy
Cross Country Cancelled Today
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCross Country is cancelled for today due to the heat. An email was sent this morning to all registered families.
No School Monday
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolNote, bus 28 is running a bit late today.
As a reminder, we are off from school on Monday for the Labor Day Holiday. We will see you back at school on Tuesday – Have a wonderful long weekend!
Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pickup
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolA huge thank you again to our SJS parents for your understanding as we continue to work through our morning drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please know that the safety of all our students during this congested time of day is our number one concern. As such, town engineers were out again this summer to help re-assess traffic flow and offer suggestions.
To help further clarify, the town has provided us with the attached map: MAP FROM TOWN FOR SAFE PARKING/DROP-OFF
Important notes:
*Do not let your child cross the road anywhere other than the crosswalks.
* No parking in front of the breezeway or where the buses park at dismissal time.
*Only very slow, cautious turns onto Otis Street, please.
*Do not double park.
*Never let your child jump out towards the street.
*Lastly, as a reminder, the front portion of the Saint James Church parking lot is considered a “town lot” and is subject to their 2-hour parking rules (you will get a ticket after 2 hours). If you will be volunteering at the school for a long period of time and are not able to use on-street parking. Please let Mrs. Sager know your license plate number so she can make the appropriate calls.
Please be sure share this information with anyone who drops off or picks up your children.
We truly appreciate how supportive and patient everyone has been this week, particular with the roof construction changing up or normal procedures. We are excited for a great year!!
Lands’ End Sale
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolToday through September 4th, Lands’ End is offering 40% off full-price items with the code: CELEBRATE and pin: 3427.
Please be sure you are signed up to receive emails from our uniform vendors so you will always know about their sales (which happen quite frequently).
Music Notice
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn Wednesday September 5th at 6:30PM in the cafeteria there will be a parent meeting for parents and students interested in joining the instrumental music program this year. Lessons and band will begin for grades four and five on Thursday, September 6th.
Welcome from the HSA
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe Home and School Association (HSA) would like to welcome all new and returning families to the new school year. There are lots of fun activities planned and we encourage you to participate! Please take a few minutes to look over the HSA Welcome Packet (click here) for detailed information on events, meetings and volunteer opportunities.
The first HSA meetings will be held on September 4 from 7-8pm in the school cafeteria and September 5 from 8-9am in the church hall. Please attend whichever meeting best fits your schedule. The meetings will give you a chance to meet several of our parent volunteers, hear about upcoming events, and learn about the many ways you can help out throughout the year.
Please bookmark the HSA webpage (saintjamesschool.net/hsa) to easily keep up-to-date on events, due dates and information.
For your convenience, a one-page HSA calendar can be found HERE and a copy of the September HSA Newsletter can be found HERE.