Tardy Arrivals & Parking

Mrs. Kanute would like to remind parents that students will begin receiving detentions for unexcused tardy arrivals beginning this coming Monday.  Please refer to the January Saber Stories article from Mrs. Kanute regarding this issue.  If your child is late to school (i.e. second bell has run, the breezeway door has closed), you must come in with them to the main office to sign them in, regardless of their grade.

Also, please remember to adhere to the No Parking Signs in front of the school and across the street from the school.  Parents are still parking in marked no-parking zones in the morning and afternoon, creating a safety issue that impacts other SJS parents and children.

Church Renovation Project

For parents that are members of Saint James Parish: we want to inform you that the project to reconstruct part of the church’s 142-year-old foundation, and build a main-level handicapped-accessible restroom, is underway! Masses and other church activities will continue at their regularly scheduled times throughout the construction.  Here are a few pictures from the initial two days – click each image to enlarge.  (If you are on Facebook we have also posted them on our church Facebook page):

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Radio Ads For SJS

Saint James School is looking for a couple of parents and/or students who would be willing to travel to Prospect, Connecticut this coming Tuesday (around lunchtime) to record commercials/testimonials on behalf of Saint James School for the Archdiocese of Hartford’s radio station WJMJ (88.9 FM – Hartford).  The spots will air throughout the latter half of January.

Volunteers are encouraged to share a specific and compelling story that expresses why SJS is special to them.  It can be prepared ahead of time and simply read on-air when you get to the studio.   Click HERE to listen to our testimonials from last year.

If you are willing to participate or have your child participate in this exciting experience, please e-mail Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net by tomorrow afternoon. Parents will need to provide transportation for their child(ren) to the studio and arrange for missed school work.

Ski Club Begins Tomorrow

As a reminder, the Saint James Ski Club starts tomorrow (Friday).  Students participating should bring their ski equipment to school on Friday and put it inside the gym entrance.

SJS Basketball Games This Week

The following basketball games are scheduled for this week… If your schedule permits, please come out and cheer on our school!

Friday (1/6) at Saint James School:
6:00pm SJS Girls Varsity vs. Sacred Heart
7:00pm SJS Boys Varsity Gold vs. Saint Bridget

Saturday (1/7) at Saint James School:
9:30am & 11:00am Boys 4th & 5th Grade league

Saturday (1/7) at St. Paul of Kensington:
9:00am Boys JV Gold vs. Southington Catholic
10:00am Boys JV Blue vs. St. John Paul

Saturday (1/7) at Northwest Catholic:
10:00am Girls JV vs. St. Mary JV Girls A

 

January HSA Newsletter

Please take a look at this month’s HSA Newsletter (Click here to open) to learn about all this is happening this month and be sure to check out our HSA webpage:  https://saintjamesschool.net//hsa.

 

2016 Christmas Bowl Winners

Congratulations to Mrs. Plourd’s 8th grade class for winning the 2016 Middle School Christmas Bowl volleyball tournament, which was held right before Christmas break.  Also, Congratulations to Mrs. DiBenedetto’s 5th grade class on winning the 5th grade volleyball competition.

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January Saber Stories

Please find attached the January 2017 Saber Stories Newsletter from Mrs. Kanute.  Please pay particular attention to the two articles on no parking zones and tardy arrivals.

January 2017 saber stories

January Lunch Calendar

Attached is the January Lunch Calendar for Saint James School.  A copy has been added to the school website homepage and paper copies will be coming home with students today or tomorrow.

School Mass Friday

There will be a school-wide (K-8) Mass this Friday, December 23rd at Saint James Church starting at 9:15am.  Parents, grandparents, etc. are welcome to join us.  Students in grades 1-8 should wear their regular uniform to school.