Family Fun Nights

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FGN_logoSeveral times throughout the year we will be hosting “family fun nights” to provide families with the opportunity to come together for some fun, laughs and socializing.  Every event will have a different theme such as candy bar BINGO, minute-to-win-it games, sports fun, and “potluck & play.”  Join in the fun!

Volunteers are needed to help plan, set-up, run and clean-up the events.

To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

Middle School Dances

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middle school danceThere are 3 dances this year for the middle school students of St. James and St. Bridget Schools.  This is a great way for our older students to have fun and meet up with friends for age-appropriate dancing and music.

For the dance hosted by SJS, six parents are needed to set-up, monitor behavior, and assist with refreshments.  For the dances not held at SJS, two parents are needed to assist with sign in/sign out.

 

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To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

 

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

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TeacherAppreciationWeekLogoThis week-long celebration in May is a time for SJS parents to show their appreciation to the teachers and staff for all the help and support they give our children during the year.  All week long staff are treated to special goodies and tokens of appreciation.  The highlight of the week is a delicious luncheon hosted at the school for all staff members.

Parents are needed to help prepare the daily treats for parents, watch the children in the classrooms (from 12:00-1:30) the day of the lunch, and to set-up, serve and clean-up the lunch.

To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

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TeacherAppreciationWeekLogoThis celebration in May is a time for SJS parents to show their appreciation to the teachers and staff for all the help and support they give our children during the year.  Staff members are treated to a delicious luncheon hosted at the school.

Parents are needed to help plan the luncheon, watch the children in the classrooms (from 12:00-1:30) the day of the lunch, and to set-up, serve and clean-up the lunch.

To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

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Father & Daughter Dance

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fatherdaughterOur annual Father/Daughter dance is traditionally held in the spring and features an evening of DJ music, games, dancing, and snacks.  Attire for girls is dressy and attire for dads is office casual (keep in mind it can get quite warm in the gym).

Volunteers are needed to help organize food, games and decorations in advance.  At the event, moms are needed to help set-up, oversee and clean-up.

To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

Father & Daughter Dance

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fatherdaughterOur annual Father/Daughter dance is traditionally held in the spring and features an evening of DJ music, games, dancing, and snacks.  Attire for girls is dressy and attire for dads is office casual (keep in mind it can get quite warm in the gym).

Volunteers are needed to help organize food, games and decorations in advance.  At the event, moms are needed to help set-up, oversee and clean-up.

To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

Mother/Son Event

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mother-son-date-night-75Every year we organize an event for moms and sons to share some special time together.
In the past we have attended a Wolf Pack hockey game and enjoyed kickball, pizza, and swimming at Star Hill Athletic Center.

This year’s event chair is Tabitha Post.  To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.


 

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Trunk or Treat

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Students in all grades and their families are invited for some Halloween fun!   Enjoy trunk or treating, a “tricked-out trunk” contest, yummy treats, dancing, games and a lot of fun!  Come in costume!

Volunteers are needed to help plan, set up/clean up and help out at the event.  

To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

Cherrydale Catalog Fundraiser

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indexThe first major fundraiser of the school year is a catalog-based fundraiser run through Cherrydale Fund Raising.  There is something for everyone with items such as wrapping paper, home decor, kitchen gadgets, candy & nuts, cookie dough, pies & cakes, candles, and lots more.  There are also fun incentives to get the students excited to sell!

For this fundraiser, we need help distributing items to families when they are delivered to the school in November.  Typically we have several parent volunteers organize and distribute orders to families during afternoon pick-up.

This year’s event chair is Kate Davis.  To volunteer or find out more information, please e-mail HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net

Additional Staff Change

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It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Saint James 1st grade teacher Mrs. Leslie Belsito, who recently accepted a 1st grade teaching position teaching in her hometown of Coventry.

Joining the staff as our new 1st grade teacher will be Ms. Jessica Labowski, who comes to us with strong experience in early childhood education.  She is a graduate of Assumption Elementary/ Middle School, East Catholic High School, and the University of Connecticut – where she received her degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Early Childhood Development and Education.  Ms. Labowski has most recently served as Head Teacher at a local Preschool and is finishing up her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Hartford.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Labowski to the Saint James School family!