As you are aware, Connecticut faces some drastic budget cuts. The budgets proposed by both Governor Malloy and the Democratic Legislative Leadership would cut all funds, approximately $28 million, that towns receive to defray the cost of transporting both public and private school students within their boundaries. These cuts will eventually necessitate higher property taxes, since towns must provide school buses to transport both public and private school students.
The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference is very concerned that should these cuts be enacted it would include a provision that would relieve towns of the current requirement that they transport parochial school students within their community. This, along with the property tax increases that will be necessary,could significantly impact Saint James School.
Safe and dependable transportation to our school is important to many parents. Catholic Schools save the state of $420 million, and our current line item for transportation is under $4 million for the entire state – great savings at a minimal cost.
Even if you don’t currently use the bus, please contact your legislators in order to urge them to reinstate funding for safe and reliable transportation. This proposal was already made and we need you to act today. You can search for your local representative here (once searched, click their name for contact information)
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp
Or, contact our state leaders:
Dannel Malloy
Governor
800-406-1527
Sen. Martin Looney
President Pro Tempore
860-240-8614
Rep. Brendan Sharkey
Speaker of the House
860-240-8541
Congratulations – First Eucharist
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the boys and girls of Saint James School who received the sacrament of First Eucharist this past weekend! Below are a few pictures of this special event sent in by SJS families.
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn Wednesday, May 25th, the Home & School Association will host the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon takes place from 12:00 – 1:00pm in the cafeteria. We are in need of volunteers to provide portions of the meal. You can view those items by going to Perfectpotluck.com. Use the coordinator’s name: Santangelo, and password: 8662 or use the following link:
http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=BRKZ6164.
If you are interested in helping in any way, please email Amy Santangelo at: 860-573-6901 or amyBsantangelo@gmail.com
Please also note, there will be NO HOT LUNCH served on May 25th as the cafeteria will be in use for the luncheon. All students must bring a lunch from home on May 25th. There is a hot lunch item written on the May lunch calendar for that day, so please cross it off on your copy.
SJS Foundation Golf Outing
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThank you to everyone who has committed to supporting the Saint James School Foundation Golf Outing on May 11th. We look forward to seeing all the golfers and friends of the school on Wednesday!
May Saber Stories
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease read the attached May Saber Stories Newsletter from Mrs. Kanute.
Saturday's SJS Soccer Schedule
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenPlease see below for a list of this coming Saturday’s SJS Soccer games:
VARSITY:
08:00am MCC-2 St. James-Blue vs St. James-Yellow
09:30am MCC-2 St. Bernard vs St. James-Royal
J V:
08:45am C/Oak-1 St. Bernard vs St. James-Ivory
09:30am C/Oak-1 St. Bridget-White vs St. James-Ivory
09:30am C/Oak-3 St. Martha-Black vs St. James-Pearl
10:15am C/Oak-2 St. James-Pearl vs St. Paul
11:00am C/Oak-2 St. Edward vs St. James-Cobalt
11:45am C/Oak-2 St. James-Cobalt vs St. Gabriel-White
11:30am MCC-3 St. Christopher vs St. James-Gold
12:15pm MCC-1 St. James-Gold vs St. Bridget-Green
Saturday’s SJS Soccer Schedule
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease see below for a list of this coming Saturday’s SJS Soccer games:
VARSITY:
08:00am MCC-2 St. James-Blue vs St. James-Yellow
09:30am MCC-2 St. Bernard vs St. James-Royal
J V:
08:45am C/Oak-1 St. Bernard vs St. James-Ivory
09:30am C/Oak-1 St. Bridget-White vs St. James-Ivory
09:30am C/Oak-3 St. Martha-Black vs St. James-Pearl
10:15am C/Oak-2 St. James-Pearl vs St. Paul
11:00am C/Oak-2 St. Edward vs St. James-Cobalt
11:45am C/Oak-2 St. James-Cobalt vs St. Gabriel-White
11:30am MCC-3 St. Christopher vs St. James-Gold
12:15pm MCC-1 St. James-Gold vs St. Bridget-Green
Reminder: Mabel's Labels Fundraiser
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenJackets, Backpacks, Shoes, Beach Towels, Electronics, Spice Jars, Storage Bins, Sports Equipment, Books, and Bags….There’s a label for that, and more!
Please take a few moments to check out this great new fundraiser with “Mabel’s Labels.”
Find everything you need to label your child’s belongings for camp and school, to organize your pantry, and to keep track of personal belongings. There are also some great products for allergy awareness and household safety.
It’s so easy–order online with free shipping directly to your home and 20% of your purchase will be donated to SJS. Visit www.campaigns.mabelslabels.com. Click on “Select Your School/Organization.” Then hit ‘S’ and scroll through until you see St. James School (Manchester).
This fundraiser will run through August so you can have everything you need to be ready for summer camps and back-to-school.
Thanks for helping to support our school!
Reminder: Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJackets, Backpacks, Shoes, Beach Towels, Electronics, Spice Jars, Storage Bins, Sports Equipment, Books, and Bags….There’s a label for that, and more!
Please take a few moments to check out this great new fundraiser with “Mabel’s Labels.”
Find everything you need to label your child’s belongings for camp and school, to organize your pantry, and to keep track of personal belongings. There are also some great products for allergy awareness and household safety.
It’s so easy–order online with free shipping directly to your home and 20% of your purchase will be donated to SJS. Visit www.campaigns.mabelslabels.com. Click on “Select Your School/Organization.” Then hit ‘S’ and scroll through until you see St. James School (Manchester).
This fundraiser will run through August so you can have everything you need to be ready for summer camps and back-to-school.
Thanks for helping to support our school!
Attention 8th Grade Parents
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe attached notice was recently sent home with students regarding important dates and end of the year activities for our 8th grade students.
Grade 8 End of Year Info
State Budget Cuts To Impact Busing?
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs you are aware, Connecticut faces some drastic budget cuts. The budgets proposed by both Governor Malloy and the Democratic Legislative Leadership would cut all funds, approximately $28 million, that towns receive to defray the cost of transporting both public and private school students within their boundaries. These cuts will eventually necessitate higher property taxes, since towns must provide school buses to transport both public and private school students.
The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference is very concerned that should these cuts be enacted it would include a provision that would relieve towns of the current requirement that they transport parochial school students within their community. This, along with the property tax increases that will be necessary,could significantly impact Saint James School.
Safe and dependable transportation to our school is important to many parents. Catholic Schools save the state of $420 million, and our current line item for transportation is under $4 million for the entire state – great savings at a minimal cost.
Even if you don’t currently use the bus, please contact your legislators in order to urge them to reinstate funding for safe and reliable transportation. This proposal was already made and we need you to act today. You can search for your local representative here (once searched, click their name for contact information)
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp
Or, contact our state leaders:
Dannel Malloy
Governor
800-406-1527
Sen. Martin Looney
President Pro Tempore
860-240-8614
Rep. Brendan Sharkey
Speaker of the House
860-240-8541