Reminder: Catholic Schools Week Collection

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We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week at the end of January. One thing we like to do at Saint James is to help give back to the community and those who are less fortunate than us.  This month we will be collecting items for MACC.  If you are able to help please send in the item listed below for your child’s class by Monday, January 28th:

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten – Toilet paper

1st Grade – Tissues

2nd Grade – Paper Towels

3rd & 4th Grade – Toothbrushes/Toothpaste/Dental floss

5th Grade – Deodorant

6th Grade – Laundry Detergent

7th Grade – Shampoo/Conditioner

8th Grade – Soap

 

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Sincerely,

The Catholic Schools Week Committee

 

Paint Night Cancelled

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Paint night, scheduled for 1/25, is being cancelled due to an illness in the artist’s family. If you are registered and paid, your money will be sent back to you next week.  We are hoping to reschedule the event for another time.

SJS Spiritwear

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At the end of January, Saint James School will have our annual Blue & Gold dress down (as we celebrate Catholic School’s Week).  As such, we are reopening the SJS Spiritwear fundraiser and anticipate delivery prior to the spirit day.  We have also added two items for our cheerleaders.  Please place your order using the link below by the end of the day this coming Sunday, January 20th.

https://saintjamesstore.com/collections/all

Varsity Basketball Update

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Last night, the SJS boys’ varsity gold team won their 5th consecutive game by defeating crosstown rival, St. Bridget by a score of 32-13. With that win, the boys improved their record to 12-3.  The varsity girls also defeated St. Bridget last evening, keeping their perfect record intact.

Our Varsity Teams are back in action tonight in the Martin Luther King Tournament hosted by St. Paul of Kensington.  Games will be held throughout the weekend at St. Paul’s of Kensington, 461 Alling st, Berlin, CT.

Good Luck SABERS!!

 

8th Grade Buoyancy Project

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During STREAM class, 8th graders learned about buoyancy and constructed boats using…

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New: Join the SJS STEM Club

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We are excited to announce that Mrs. Poth is starting an after school STEM Club for SJS students! The first club will be held on Monday, January 28 from 2:15-3:15pm.  In this session, students will practice coding skills using Dash and Dot robots.  This session is open to 3rd and 4th graders only and is limited to 12 students. Please reserve your spot by following this link.  There is a $10 fee for participation that must be sent  in to the office the day after you register online.  In future weeks, STEM Club will be open to additional grades so keep an eye out for that information.

 

 

February Book & Art Club Forms

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It’s time to sign up for the February Book & Art Club:

Book & Art Club – Feb 27 – 3rd & 4th Grade

Book & Art Club – Feb 6 – 1st & 2nd Grade

Varsity Basketball Games Tonight

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The Girls Varsity basketball team will play St. Bridget At St. Bridget tonight at 6:30pm, followed by the Boys Varsity Gold playing (also at St. Bridget) at 7:30pm.  Our boys Varsity Blue team (7th grade) will play at St. Timothy in West Hartford tonight at 7:00pm.  Go Sabers!!

Robotics Club Notice

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Please note, Robotics Club will run until 4:00pm tomorrow (Friday).

Update About Delayed Openings

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Since there is some snowy weather in the forecast ahead, we wanted to clarify that even if the school has a 3-hour-delayed opening we will still be serving hot lunch that day.

NEW Inclement Weather Policy