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!!
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.
Back-To-School Mass
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolNEW Otis Street Parking Rules
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease note the new signs — There is no longer parking permitted on Otis Street on the side we parked on last year. You can, however, park on the alternate side of Otis now (i.e. you must be turning onto Otis Street from Park Street). This change was made by the town over the summer for the safety of our students and families in the crosswalk.
Due Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolBlue Cards (only have to fill out one per child this year) are due tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone who completed and sent in the paperwork that was due today (signed handbook form and signed technology contract). A hard copy is being sent home with students that did not hand one in. Please be sure to send them in to school tomorrow with your student/s.