The SJS girls cross country team celebrated another win yesterday at Illing Middle School.  Almost sweeping the field, the girls placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th!  Lindsay O’Neill led the team followed by Abby Ray, Izzy Burke, Ally Ansaldi, and Kaitlyn Nyberg.

For the boys, Kyle Pelletier ran an exceptional race, placing 3rd out of a very impressive field of runners.  Kevin Leger, Ben Creamer, Dominic Cavallo, and Ryan St. Jean were the top scores for Saint James.

Saturday the team will compete at the Wickham Invitational.  Athletes should arrive no later than 8:00am on the course.

As a reminder, there will be NO School next Monday (10/10) for the Columbus Day Holiday.  There will also be an early dismissal day on October 20th for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day (aftercare will be in session on 10/20).  Grandparents’ and Special Persons’ Day forms are due back to the teacher by tomorrow (10/7).  Click HERE for a copy of the form.

Please note, Grandparents Day on the 20th is for Grades K – 8 only – our Pre-K has a special Grandparents event in the Spring…we apologize to our Pre-K parents for any confusion.

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For parents and students on the SJS Cross Country team, attached please find the order form for XC Spiritwear.  Orders are due to Coach O’Neill by today, Thursday (10/6).

As it is customary around the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (the Patron Saint of Animals) for churches to hold a special ceremony for the Blessing of the Pets, Saint James School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students were able to bring their own (stuffed) “pets” to school today for a special blessing by Father Carlson. Below are some pictures from these fun events (please click to enlarge).

The 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 get 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).

To purchase spirit sticks (and/or the SJS key chain), please fill out the Spirit Sticks Order Form and return 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.