Lost & Found

If you think your child may be missing items, please stop by the lost and found table in the breezeway hall at drop off or pickup this week (click pictures to enlarge).

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Kindergarten Video

Our Saint James School kindergarten students are making great progress with their reading and writing!!  In honor of Catholic School’s Week, we asked the Kindergartners to write down and share what they liked best about SJS.  Here is what they said (click for video).

Reminder: 1st Communion/1st Penance Meeting Tomorrow Night

Please find attached a letter from Mrs. Macy Jordan, the religious education coordinator for Saint James Church.  If your child will receive the sacraments of First Penance/First Communion this year (2nd grade and up), this letter contains important information about a required meeting for parents along with other important dates.

If your child has not been baptized yet and you would like them to be so they may receive the Catholic sacraments this year or in the future, please contact Macy (her contact information is in the letter).

Parent Letter – 1st Penance & 1st Communion

2017 SJS Gala Invitation & Details

The SJS Gala committee has been hard at work getting everything ready for our 2017 Saint James School Gala & Auction fundraiser!  Hard copies of the following documents were sent home with students.  Here is all the information in case you need another copy:

2017 SJS Gala Invitation/RSPV

Gala Baskets

Auction Item Donations/Advertising

Jumbotron Message Information

2017 SJS Gala Invitation & Details

The SJS Gala committee has been hard at work getting everything ready for our 2017 Saint James School Gala & Auction fundraiser!  Hard copies of the following documents were sent home with students.  Here is all the information in case you need another copy:

2017 SJS Gala Invitation/RSPV

Gala Baskets

Auction Item Donations/Advertising

Jumbotron Message Information

Concessions!

The newly created SJS concession stand is looking for your help! We have three upcoming events at which we would like to sell concessions and are looking for parent volunteers to help. If you’ve been wanting to contribute to the SJS community and haven’t had a chance, here it is! The concession stand and its fundraising capabilities will only be successful with your help. If you are willing to oversee the concession stand at any of the following events, please contact Andrea Piotrowski at: ampiotrowski@yahoo.com or 860-833-5646. Your help and support are greatly appreciated.
February 3, 2017, 6pm Boy’s Varsity Blue Basketball
February 9, 2017, 6:30pm, “Senior” Night, Boy’s Varsity Basketball
May 10, 2017, time TBD, Spring Concert

Early Dismissal Reminder

As a reminder, in the event of an early dismissal, all SJS aftercare students must be picked up by 1:00pm.  There is a chance of snow beginning late tomorrow morning to early afternoon, so please make sure you have downloaded one of the local weather apps, subscribed to Text Notifications for Manchester Public Schools (we follow the Manchester Public School Schedule), and have a contingency plan for pickup in the event of an early dismissal.

Below is a copy of the complete weather policy for your convenience.

NBC Weather Text Alert Sign-Up

Inclement Weather Policy

Ends Tomorrow: Collection for Community Partners in Action

During the month of January, Saint James School has been collecting toiletries and needed supplies for the non-profit group Community Partners in Action.  If you would like to contribute, please have your item(s) in by tomorrow.  Suggested donations by grade are as follows:

Pre-K and Kindergarten: q-tips, shampoo/conditioner all in one, soap, razors/shaving cream, neck ties, dress shirts and belts (Adult Small-3XL)
1st – 5th grade: toothbrush/toothpaste, lotion, powder, sweatpants, shorts and pants (Adult Small – 3XL)
6th – 8th:  nail clippers, towels/washcloths, brushes/combs, T-shirts, socks and boxers (Adult Small – 3 XL)
As always, we appreciate any support you can provide.

Mother/Son Wolf Pack Game

The HSA invites all SJS boys and their moms (or any special women in their lives) to attend a Wolf Pack game on Sunday, March 5 at 3pm at the XL Center in Hartford.  This event was a big hit last year and we hope you will join in the fun!  Please see the event flyer (here) for details.  Please send your RSVPs in an envelope marked “Mother/Son Event, for Tabitha Post” by March 1.  If you have any questions, contact Tabitha at tpost77@att.net.

Dine-Out TODAY

The Saint James School HSA is hosting a Dine-Out Day/Night (11:30am —  10pm) today at Tomato Joe’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Manchester (located next to Kohls).  Click HERE to visit their website.

Present THIS FLYER (paper copy or on your phone) to let them know you are supporting Saint James School!