As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow in observance of Good Friday. On behalf of all of us at Saint James School and Saint James Parish, we wish you a most happy and holy Easter weekend.
We also wish to invite and encourage all of our SJS Families to join us at Saint James Church for the following Masses over this Holy weekend:
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper tonight (Thursday) at 7:30pm
Good Friday: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3:00pm and again at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday: The Easter Vigil, the high celebration and most glorious event of the liturgical year, begins at 8:00pm
Easter Sunday: Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, at 7:30am, 9:00am, or 11:00am
No School Friday & Holy Weekend Schedule
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, there is no school tomorrow in observance of Good Friday. On behalf of all of us at Saint James School and Saint James Parish, we wish you a most happy and holy Easter weekend.
We also wish to invite and encourage all of our SJS Families to join us at Saint James Church for the following Masses over this Holy weekend:
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper tonight (Thursday) at 7:30pm
Good Friday: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3:00pm and again at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday: The Easter Vigil, the high celebration and most glorious event of the liturgical year, begins at 8:00pm
Easter Sunday: Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, at 7:30am, 9:00am, or 11:00am
Lenten Prayer Service
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolAll students, faculty, parents, and other guests of our students are invited to join us tomorrow, Thursday March 24th, at 7:30am in Ms. O’s middle school classroom for a special Prayer Service. Please take this time and/or encourage your child(ren) to join us in prayers for family, friends, peace, and other special intentions.
We look forward to seeing you and/or your child(ren) there.
School Calendar Updates
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease update your calendars. After factoring in the few snow days we have had this year, the projected last day of school is now June 10th, which will be a half day. We will have a FULL day of school on June 9th. The first day of school for the 2016-2017 school year will be September 1st. The calendar of the SJS website has been updated to reflect these changes.
Box Tops Winners
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to Mrs. Plourd’s class for winning the February/March box tops contest with over 590 Box Tops submitted. The next contest will take place in early May so please keep sending in your box tops!
Instrumental Music Notice
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolInstrumental music students in grades 6-8 will have lessons and band on Tuesday, March 22nd since there is no school on Friday this week.
Chess Club Reminder
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease note, Chess Club will be held again this coming Tuesday (tomorrow) after school. All 2016 Chess Club dates can be found on the Chess Club webpage our school website.
Hats Off to Reading Contest
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, our Hats Off to Reading Contest runs through April 1st for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Please remind your students to keep on reading! Details on the contest can be found HERE.
Important Reminder: Extended Day
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease remember, all SJS parents using the Extended Day program must complete a new Extended Day Registration form for EACH new school year. If you will be using the Saint James Extended Day program for the 2016-2017 school year, please complete the form below, sign it, and return it to the school office as soon as possible. Please note, the form is editable using Adobe if you wish to type your information in, however it must be signed before sending it in to the school.
Extended Day Registration Form 2016-2017
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenYesterday, Saint James School students celebrated the patron saint of Ireland – St. Patrick – with limericks, poems, songs, Irish step dancing, and bagpipe performances. Most importantly, students continued to learn more about who St. Patrick was and his role in helping establish the Catholic church in Ireland.
Watch a video of the 4th Graders singing “An Irish Lullaby”
Watch a video of the 3rd Graders singing “The Lucky Little Shamrock”
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolYesterday, Saint James School students celebrated the patron saint of Ireland – St. Patrick – with limericks, poems, songs, Irish step dancing, and bagpipe performances. Most importantly, students continued to learn more about who St. Patrick was and his role in helping establish the Catholic church in Ireland.
Watch a video of the 4th Graders singing “An Irish Lullaby”
Watch a video of the 3rd Graders singing “The Lucky Little Shamrock”