Mad Science New Session (Gr 1&2)

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Another session of the Mad Science after school program (for students in grades 1 &2) will begin on April 4th and run on Thursdays after school until May 30th.

In this session, students will explore inertia, gravity and centripetal force by launching race cars and spinning bike wheels, and hurling ping-pong balls with rubber band powered catapults. Learn about tension and compression, experiment to see what the strongest shapes are, and even make an earthquake proof building from toothpicks and marshmallows.  View the flyer HERE (<— click to open).

If you would like to register, please use this link:  https://westnewengland.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=392661

Crazy 8s Math Fun for Grades 1 & 2

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We are excited to announce that Mrs. Nunes will be hosting another session of the Crazy 8s after school math club – this time for students in grades 1 & 2.  Crazy 8s Math Club is this is not your average math club – there will be fun hands on activities and weekly themes include Neon Geometry, Toilet Paper Olympics, Funny Money, and Spy Training.  The club will be held on Wednesdays after school (until 3:15pm) and will run for 8 weeks starting on 3/27.  Space is limited to 16 spots.  Please use the link below to sign your student up if they would like to participate.  Activity fee is $25.  If your student is one of the first 16 spots, please send payment to the SJS main office by Tuesday 3/5.  Make sure to note which student you are paying for and put Crazy 8s Club on the envelope.  Checks can be made out to Saint James School.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48A9AF2DAAF85-48269029-crazy

It’s Time to Purchase Class Basket Raffle Tickets!

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Grade 4 President Reports

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Yesterday our 4th graders completed their research project on an assigned U.S. President, giving an oral presentation to their classmates along with a Google Slides slideshow.  Adding to the fun were the great costumes and “Secret Service detail” announcing each President’s arrival

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Ski Club Make Up Policy

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For ski club members that were unable to attend on certain dates, the following make-up policy now applies:

Starting Monday Feb 26, missed dates can be made up any Monday – Friday evening (3:00pm – 8:00pm) – up through the end of the season.  Any lessons purchased unfortunately will be forfeited, but rental purchases will still be honored.  Please note, you do NOT need to go to guest services about the make up, participants should have their Blue Card in their pocket when they arrive and it will automatically work on the lifts for the appropriate number of makeup sessions.

Once the mountain closes for the 2023-2024 season, all unused tickets will be forfeited.

Also, if your student may participate in ski club again next year, please have them KEEP THEIR BLUE CARD.  The mountain said they may be able to reload them next year.

Reminder: Mass Helpers Needed

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Our Parish will be hosting a special Mass for our two Consortium schools (Saint James & Saint Bridget) on Sunday, March 10th at 5:00pm at St. Bartholomew Church.  Students from both schools will serve as Readers, Greeters, Gift Bearers, and Altar Servers. We would love to have our school well represented at the Mass. If your student can help, please use the link below to sign up.

Please note, Readers must be Catholic and in grade 4 or higher; Altar Servers must have altar served at a Catholic Mass previously; Gift Bearers must be Catholic.  All are welcome to be Greeters.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48A9AF2DAAF85-48106052-helpers#/

Show Your Stripes – Thursday – $1.00+ Dress Down

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On Thursday February 29th, students and staff are invited to dress down in striped attire for $1.00+ donation (sent in with the student and given to the homeroom teacher on 2/29).  Money collected will be donated to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORA).  Please note that tops and/or bottoms must have stripes and all standard dress down guidelines from our handbook apply.

A rare disorder is a disease or condition that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans. Cumulatively, there are more than 10,000 rare diseases affecting more than 30 million Americans. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare diseases through education, advocacy, research, and service programs.

NORD Rare Diseases – National Organization for Rare Disorders

Ends Thursday: Munson’s Fundraiser

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We are excited to announce a delicious way to support Saint James School – our annual Munson’s Chocolate Fundraiser, with delivery of goodies to SJS just in time for Easter!

Now through February 29th please visit https://www.munsonschocolates.com/online-fundraising/st-james-schoolct-2/ to order your favorite chocolate confections.  Once your order is placed online, please print a copy of the final order and send that into the SJS Main office with a check made out to “Saint James School HSA.”  (Munson’s does not have an online payment option at this time).

Please check totals carefully and include your child’s name/and homeroom teacher on all paperwork.

To help our fundraising efforts go even further, we hope you will share the link to our fundraising page with your family and friends!

If you would like to use a paper tally sheet to take orders before placing them online, you can find that here: Munson’s Tally Sheet

A printable version of items for sale and the costs can be viewed here: Munson’s Fundraiser Items

 Orders will be ready for pick up in the gymnasium at dismissal on Tuesday, March 26th.  We will send a reminder in the email blast as we approach that date.

If you have any questions, please contact Saint James School parent volunteer, Caitlin Dennehey at caitlinwlkr@gmail.com.

We appreciate your support!

 

SJS Summer Camp 2024

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We are excited to announce the return of our 6-week Summer Camp Program for students that will be part of *Saint James School’s Pre-K4 – 4th Grade* program this coming Fall.  Weekly themes, pricing, and more can be found in the brochure and registration form below.  SJS teaching staff helping with this year’s camp include – Mr. Green (week 1 only), Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Rataic, Mrs. Rafferty, Mrs. Nunes.   Any questions about the Saint James School Summer Camp should be directed to Ms. Jean at jburdick@saintjamesschool.net.

Saint James School students will receive priority registration until March 15th.  We will open it to new students joining us next year after that time.

2024 Summer Program Brochure

2024 Summer program Registration Form

Returning Student Registration

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Thank you to all the families that completed the returning family registration process for the upcoming school year.  If you have not had an opportunity to finish the steps in the re-enrollment portal yet and your child/ren will be returning to SJS for Fall 2024, we ask that you do that over the weekend so we may plan accordingly (reach out to Amy Guenther with any questions).

We will be starting new student admissions screenings, visits, and registration next week. If you know of any families that are interested in learning more about Saint James School for Fall 2024, please have them reach out to Amy Guenther.