Tonight, September 19th, we will host our annual Meet the Teachers Night for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade families beginning at 6:30pm. Students are invited to attend with their parent(s) – siblings may also attend. The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm on this evening as well should you wish to browse prior to visiting the classrooms (all K – 5th Grade guests this evening will enter the school through the gym, Pre-K families may go right to the Pre-K).
Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, September 20th, 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 children. Please report to your child’s homeroom at 6:30pm. The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm that evening as well should you wish to browse prior to 6:30pm. (please enter the school through the gym).
Please note, 50% of book fair proceeds go towards purchasing new books for our school library and classrooms!
We look forward to seeing you!
Change to Make a Difference Raises $1,891
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenThank you to all the parents and students who donated to our”Change to Make a Difference” drive in support of the victims of the recent hurricanes. Together we raised $1,891, which will be donated to the relief efforts via Catholic Charities. Special thanks to Mrs. Wojtyna and her students for counting the money and for the fun pictures.
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Call for Volunteers and Date Change
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenHalloween is fast-approaching and it is time to start planning for the HSA’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 21. If you have not already signed up and would like to help plan this fun event, please contact parent volunteer Cathy Deschaine at cathydeschaine@sbcglobal.net. You will be contacted shortly with information on the first committee meeting. Thank you for any help you can give!
Please Note: The date of the event has been changed. It will be held during the afternoon of October 21.
Altar Server Training
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenFor 5th Grade Students signed up to begin altar server training, you will begin on October 2nd (as there is no school this coming Monday).
Cherrydale Fundraiser Orders Due Tomorrow
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenTomorrow (Friday) is the final due date for the Cherrydale catalog fundraiser. Please return order forms (top two copies only) and payment by Friday. Checks should be payable to “St. James School” and we ask that you write your child’s name on the memo line of the check.
Tomorrow is also the final day to earn “Forest Friends” by turning in the incentive coupons.
Thank you for your participation in this fundraiser!
Meet The Teachers – Middle School – Tonight
/in Uncategorized /by jonesenThis evening, Wednesday, September 20th, we will host our Meet the Teachers Night for students in grades 6 – 8. Parents of middle school students are asked to attend without their children. Please report to your child’s homeroom at 6:30pm. The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm that evening as well should you wish to browse prior to 6:30pm. (please enter the school through the gym).
Meet the Teachers Nights
/in Uncategorized /by jonesenTonight, September 19th, we will host our annual Meet the Teachers Night for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade families beginning at 6:30pm. Students are invited to attend with their parent(s) – siblings may also attend. The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm on this evening as well should you wish to browse prior to visiting the classrooms (all K – 5th Grade guests this evening will enter the school through the gym, Pre-K families may go right to the Pre-K).
Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, September 20th, 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 children. Please report to your child’s homeroom at 6:30pm. The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm that evening as well should you wish to browse prior to 6:30pm. (please enter the school through the gym).
Please note, 50% of book fair proceeds go towards purchasing new books for our school library and classrooms!
We look forward to seeing you!
Spirit Sticks at Meet the Teachers Night
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenThe HSA is selling Spirit Sticks again this year. Spirit Sticks are a fun way for students to express themselves and decorate their backpacks. Start with the Saint James School/Sabers Key Ring (front and back shown below): The Key Rings are $5 each and with this purchase you receive your first spirit stick FREE. Then, purchase additional spirit sticks for $1/each to enhance your collection.
Please see the image below showing the sticks that are currently available (click picture to enlarge).
The HSA will be selling spirit sticks in the gym TONIGHT (9/19) during Meet the Teachers Night.
Throughout the school year, you can also purchase spirit sticks (and/or the SJS key chain) by kindly filling out the Spirit Sticks Order Form and returning it with EXACT CASH ONLY through your child’s school folder in an envelope marked “Spirit Stick Order, For Kerry Caldwell, c/o Taylor.” Orders will be distributed to the teachers and sent home with your child. If you have any questions, please contact SJS parent volunteer Kerry Caldwell at kmcaldwell@gmail.com.
Cross Country Uniforms
/in Uncategorized /by jonesenAttention parents of our XC Runners: Just a reminder about the XC uniforms – please wash them in cold water and hang them to dry. Also, the uniforms need to be returned at the end of the season so please do not alter them in any way. At the end of the season, please put them in a baggie with your child’s name and return them to Coach O’Neill. There will be a $40 charge for uniforms that are not returned or uniforms not returned in the same condition they were given to you.
Dismissal Today & Book Fair
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note, 2:05pm dismissal Today (through Thursday) will take place in the staff lot between the main school and the Pre-Kindergarten facility as the gym will be set up for the Scholastic Book fair. Today, the book fair will be open until 2:30pm if you would like to stop in to shop after picking up your student. You can also shop during the Meet the Teachers nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, or send your child/ren with CASH tomorrow to purchase on their own.
If you are unable to attend the Book Fair in person (children will all have an opportunity to visit with their class), you can visit our ONLINE Shopping link at scholastic.com/fair
Dismissal Today & Book Fair
/in Uncategorized /by jonesenPlease note, 2:05pm dismissal Today (through Thursday) will take place in the staff lot between the main school and the Pre-Kindergarten facility as the gym will be set up for the Scholastic Book fair. Today, the book fair will be open until 2:30pm if you would like to stop in to shop after picking up your student. You can also shop during the Meet the Teachers nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, or send your child/ren with CASH tomorrow to purchase on their own.
If you are unable to attend the Book Fair in person (children will all have an opportunity to visit with their class), you can visit our ONLINE Shopping link at scholastic.com/fair