Our 2023 Book Fair will be held at Saint James School next week in the school gymnasium!!!  The book fair is a great way to encourage reading and build home libraries.  It is also a great way to support our school as 50% of all purchases go directly to the school.

All students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their class.  Younger students (preK-5th) will first make a “Wish List” and then they will then have a secondary opportunity to visit the fair to purchase the items on their wish list.  Middle school students (6th-8th) will visit the fair one time, on Weds 10/4, to make purchases.

**Please remember to send along a shopping bag for your child’s purchases.

eWallet
If you would like to set up a eWallet for your student, please use this link.  For your younger learners, please email your child’s teacher to let them know your student has an ewallet set up.

Parent Shopping Hours
The book fair will be open for Parent Shopping Hours on Tuesday and Wednesday between 7:15-7:45am and 1:30-2:45pm. Parents who visit the fair will be able to enter a raffle so we encourage you to stop by!  This will also give you the opportunity to purchase books for your child’s classroom teacher.

Pre-Order the Newest Cat Kid and Wimpy Kid Books!
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer” is coming out on October 24.  You can pre-order a paperback copy at the Book Fair for $9.99.  “Cat Kid: Comic Club Influencers” is coming out on November 28.  You can pre-order a hardcover copy for $12.99.  To place an order for either book, visit the fair during Parent Shopping Hours or add the books to your child’s wish list.  The books will arrive at school shortly after the release dates and will be sent home with your child.

If you ordered Mums, please make sure you grab the vouchers from your child’s take home folder!   Mum Sale Info

Our HSA parent volunteers have been hard at work planning an awesome fall event for  SJS families to enjoy on October 14th!

The event will feature Trunk or Treat as well as games, crafts, a bounce house and lots of other family-fun!  The cost of the event is $20.00 per family unless you decorate a trunk/hand out candy, in which case there is no admission charge for your family to attend and enjoy the activities!  All families are asked to RSVP using the form below (and payment should be sent to the SJS main office in a clearly labeled envelope by October 6th).

All details can be found in this RSVP form (click to open) and in the flyer below.  We can’t wait to see you there!!

The Saint James School 2023-2024 Cheer Team is open to girls in 5th – 8th grade this year.  Students interested in Cheer must submit the following to the main office by Friday, September 29th.

1. Cheer Permission Slip 23-24

2. $90 Activity Fee (make checks payable to SJS)

3. 2023-2024 Character Contract

Also, in order to participate, students must have their 2023-2024 Athletics Health Permission Form (signed by their doctor) on file with the school.  This can be submitted after 9/29, but students will NOT be able to participate in any practices, etc. until this form is on file with us. (Students running Cross Country for SJS do NOT need to submit a new form).

Cheer practice will begin on Thursday, October 26th and run through early March.  Practices will be held Thursdays from 4:15pm – 5:30pm in the gym.

Students will cheer at various basketball games throughout the season (sideline cheering and half-time routines), including on Saturday mornings.

Students who normally have band on Thursdays will have lessons tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/26) this week.  Please ensure your student has their instrument tomorrow if this applies to them.