Grant & Aid Applications

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Registration for returning families for the 2018-2019 school year will begin shortly.  If you will be applying for grant & aid (tuition assistance) for the 2018-2019 school year, you may begin applying as soon as you have turned in your completed/signed 2018-2019 registration and $100 deposit.  If you have already submitted an application through FACTS for grant & aid for the 2018-2019 school year, we will be placing that on hold for you until we receive your registration and deposit.

7th Grade TV Mass

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Below is the link from the Mass that aired on Sunday with Father Carlson and the Saint James School 7th Grade.

https://dv2.discovervideo.com/play/?vod=50824

Regular Uniforms Tomorrow

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This week Saint James School is celebrating Catholic Schools’ Week with many exciting events and activities.  At the top of that list, Saint James School has been awarded the distinguished honor of receiving a visit from:

**The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford
**Dr. Michael S. Griffin, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
**Reverend Ryan M. Lerner, Secretary to the Archbishop (and Saint James School Alum)

This visit will take place during the school day on Tuesday, January 30th.  All students must wear their regular school uniform to school on Tuesday (no gym uniforms).

The Archbishop, Superintendent, and Father Lerner will be vising several classes and interacting with students in various ways throughout the day.

Tomorrow: Prospective Family Open House

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Saint James School will host an Open House for families looking at our Kindergarten through 8th Grade program for the 2018-2019 school year tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30th, at 8:30am.

Our first Open House of the year for the SJS Pre-Kindergarten Program will be held on February 5th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

Please help us spread the word by:

**Liking/Sharing our Facebook Post (Click HERE to Open)

**Picking up An Open House Postcard in the Main Office to hand-deliver to a friend

**Contacting our Advancement Director, Amy Guenther, about a friend/acquaintance that may be interested

Questions on NEW STUDENT admissions for next year may be directed to our Advancement Director, Amy Guenther (aguenther@saintjamesschool.net).

Returning student registration will be sent out at the end of this week.

Catholic Schools Week Kick-Off

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We had a wonderful prayer service this morning to kick off Catholic School’s week!  Thank you to all the students for a beautiful reminder of why Saint James School is so special!!

And, our 7th grade – under the guidance of Ms. O – put on a hilarious skit to help us “honor” our wonderful staff and teachers (see picture below).  We hope to have a copy available to share with our 7th grade parents shortly.

 

Candy Bar Bingo A Sweet Success!

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Thank you to all our parents for coming out for Saint James School’s Candy Bar Bingo Family Fun Night on Friday!!  We had a great turnout and everyone seemed to have a great time!  Special thanks to the HSA for putting this event together, to the baking committee for the yummy snacks, and to Ryan B (8th grade volunteer) for calling bingo.  Thank you to Mrs. Poth for the cute pics!

 

Note Reminder

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Due Monday for All Students: Ice Cream Permission Slip

REMINDER: 1st Penance & 1st Eucharist Meetings

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For 2nd Grade (or older) students who will be making their 1st Penance and 1st Eucharist this year, a reminder that the parent meetings are being held:

Sunday – January 28th – 7:00 – 8:30 p..m. OR
Monday – January 29th – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. OR
Thursday – February 1st – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

All meetings will take place in the church hall. Only one parent needs to attend and parents only need to attend one meeting. NO STUDENTS.

Morning Drop & Go Reminder

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As a reminder, if you are in line for our drop & go in the morning (pulling up against the curb in front of the school breezeway/gym), your child must be ready to get out of the car unassisted.  If you need to get out of the car to help them with their backpack, etc. please just pull up to the curb PAST the school or pull into the school parking lot by the Pre-Kindergarten.

Thank you for your help in keeping our morning drop & go line moving safely.

Tax Statements

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If you use the SJS aftercare program, please note that 2017 tax statements are now available.  Please stop by to get yours from Ms. Jean at your convenience.