We are so excited for our Jingle Bell Ball next Saturday! For individuals who submitted the RSVP to attend, please note you do NOT need a ticket – when you arrive at Cheney Hall, simply check in with the representative at the door. The doors will open at 6:00pm! Attire for the evening is anything goes — Ugly Christmas sweaters or other Christmas-themed attire is encouraged but we welcome anything from Christmas PJs to Sunday best.
About our Silent Auction:
Our Jingle Bell Ball Silent Auction will officially open for bidding at 2:00pm next Friday afternoon. Bidding on silent auction items will remain open until 8:00pm Saturday, March 9th. Bid from home or bid from the Jingle Bell Ball event – everyone can participate!
There are over 70 items in the silent auction including:
* An American Girl Doll with SJS Uniform
* Ride to School in a Fire Truck
* 6 Weeks of Red Cross Swim Lessons at Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center (new families only)
* Premier Seating at 8th Grade Graduation, Kindergarten Celebration, and the Spring Concert
* A Honda EU2200i Inverter Generator From our awesome friends at Able Tool & Equipment
* $100 Mulberry Street Gift Certificate PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Urban Lodge
* $150 Gift Card to the Capital Grill & 2 Concert Tickets for neighboring Infinity Music Hall
* Principal for the Day, Special STEM Club, Ice cream or Games with a favorite teacher
* UConn Football tickets
* Private Tasting Experience at Hartford Flavor Company
* Wine Education Class with Tasting for up to 20 at Total Wine.
* Numerous Golf packages
* AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
Details and a preview link will be sent out next week.
Jingle Bell Ball, Raffle, & Silent Auction Preview
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWe are so excited to celebrate our Saint James School community this coming Saturday at out Jingle Bell Ball Gala & Auction Fundraiser! Even if you are not attending the actual event at Cheney Hall on Saturday evening, we hope you will participate in the following ways:
CLASS BASKET RAFFLE
We are currently selling raffle tickets for the amazing class baskets! Please send in your Ticket Request Form and payment by Friday of this week. We will also be selling tickets AT the event on Saturday night for those attending. You do not have to be present at the Gala to win!
You can view pics of the baskets by Clicking Here.
SILENT AUCTION
Our Jingle Bell Ball Silent Auction will officially open for bidding at 2:00pm on Friday afternoon. Bidding on silent auction items will remain open until 8:00pm on Saturday evening. You can bid from home or bid from Cheney Hall – everyone can participate! Here is a sneak peek at the silent auction items we have so far (and, a few more may be added this week!): https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/95946/auctions/158446?r=1&t=all
Spring Conference Sign Ups
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James School4th Grade STEM Club Rescheduled
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note that the STEM Club scheduled for Thurs, March 7 is being rescheduled to next Thurs, March 14. If your 4th Grader would like to attend, please complete and return the updated form.
STEM Club Permission Slip 031424
Acrobat Li Liu Performs for Students
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolToday our kindergarten through grade 8 students enjoyed a special enrichment program presented by Chinese acrobat Li Liu. Born in Bejing, China, Ms. Liu has been all over the world performing as part of a traveling circus.
SJS Jingle Bell Ball/Silent Auction
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWe are so excited for our Jingle Bell Ball next Saturday! For individuals who submitted the RSVP to attend, please note you do NOT need a ticket – when you arrive at Cheney Hall, simply check in with the representative at the door. The doors will open at 6:00pm! Attire for the evening is anything goes — Ugly Christmas sweaters or other Christmas-themed attire is encouraged but we welcome anything from Christmas PJs to Sunday best.
About our Silent Auction:
Our Jingle Bell Ball Silent Auction will officially open for bidding at 2:00pm next Friday afternoon. Bidding on silent auction items will remain open until 8:00pm Saturday, March 9th. Bid from home or bid from the Jingle Bell Ball event – everyone can participate!
There are over 70 items in the silent auction including:
* An American Girl Doll with SJS Uniform
* Ride to School in a Fire Truck
* 6 Weeks of Red Cross Swim Lessons at Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center (new families only)
* Premier Seating at 8th Grade Graduation, Kindergarten Celebration, and the Spring Concert
* A Honda EU2200i Inverter Generator From our awesome friends at Able Tool & Equipment
* $100 Mulberry Street Gift Certificate PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Urban Lodge
* $150 Gift Card to the Capital Grill & 2 Concert Tickets for neighboring Infinity Music Hall
* Principal for the Day, Special STEM Club, Ice cream or Games with a favorite teacher
* UConn Football tickets
* Private Tasting Experience at Hartford Flavor Company
* Wine Education Class with Tasting for up to 20 at Total Wine.
* Numerous Golf packages
* AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
Details and a preview link will be sent out next week.
4th Grade STEM Club
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThere will be a session of STEM Club for students in Grade 4 on Thurs, March 7. If your child would like to attend, please complete the permission form.
STEM Club Permission Slip 030724
Reminder: March Newsletter & Calendars
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolBelow is the March Saber Stories Newsletter as well as the March Events Calendar and Lunch Menu.
Saber Stories March 2024
Calendar Pages March 2024
SJS Lunch Menu March 2024
Please print the March calendar and keep it in a handy location to reference throughout the month. Our SJS App also has events posted for quick reference.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Also, we still have a few spots available for our 2024 Jingle Bell Ball!! If you would like to purchase tickets, please print this form and send it back with payment by Monday morning. In addition to a delicious “Christmas dinner” provided by Highland Park Market, there will be lots of festive fun and some amazing live auction items up for grabs.
Lost and Found
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolStripes for a Cause
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolYesterday our students and staff dressed down in striped attire for $1.00+ donation to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORA). Together we raised over $500 for this wonderful organization!
Last Call: Catholic Schools Night at the Wolf Pack
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolTomorrow is the last day to order tickets!
The Archdiocese of Hartford is hosting a Catholic Schools Night at the Wolf Pack on March 8th. Saint James School 5th grader Rylie Pennington will be singing God Bless America! We have a block of tickets set aside for Saint James School families to reserve their spots using this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/Saintjames4
See the flyer below for additional details: