12:05 Dismissal Tomorrow/Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day

Just a reminder that dismissal is at 12:05pm tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd.  If your child is going to aftercare, please remember to pack them a lunch, as no hot lunch will be served tomorrow.

The grandparents’ and special persons’ celebration begins at 10:00am in the gym (doors will open at 9:45).  Please let guests know that they should enter through the gym entrance way.  Also, please make sure that guests know which homeroom teacher(s) your child(ren) have as they will be visiting the classrooms.

Reminder: Bertucci's Dine Out Tonight

Come on out to BERTUCCI’S this evening and have a delicious meal while supporting Saint James School.  Dine-in or Carry-out at Bertucci’s in Manchester this evening ( Thursday, Oct 22nd) from 4pm-9pm and the school will receive 15% of your sale.  You must present the attached flyer to your server in order for the school to get the credit.

As always, we appreciate your your support of our school!

Reminder: Bertucci’s Dine Out Tonight

Come on out to BERTUCCI’S this evening and have a delicious meal while supporting Saint James School.  Dine-in or Carry-out at Bertucci’s in Manchester this evening ( Thursday, Oct 22nd) from 4pm-9pm and the school will receive 15% of your sale.  You must present the attached flyer to your server in order for the school to get the credit.

As always, we appreciate your your support of our school!

Halloween Party RSVP Deadline Extended

It is not too late to sign up for the school Halloween Party.  It will be an afternoon of games, dancing, face-paint, tasty treats, and lots of fun with friends!  Please send in your RSVP to join in the fun!

Halloween Party Flyer

Dennis Uniforms 20% Off

Dennis Uniforms is offering 20% off all purchases October 22, 23 & 24 as well as free shipping on orders over $99.00.  Remember, Winter Uniforms start on Monday, November 2nd.

Box Tops Due This Wednesday

Box Tops must be submitted by 2:00pm this Wednesday, October 21st, to count towards the October Dress Down contest.  Mrs. Dufresne will be counting to determine this month’s winner after school on Wednesday.

Basketball Coach Needed

The 6th Grade Boys JV basketball team is still in need of a coach.  If you are willing to volunteer to help out, please contact Bill Creamer @ #860-830-1261.

Congratulations SJS Eastern Regional Band Students

This weekend, the Eastern Regional Band performed in front of a standing-room only crowd at Saint James School.  The group, which is comprised of 107 students from thirteen area Catholic schools, received a standing ovation for their extremely impressive performance.  Performers from SJS were: Eleri B., Clarice J., Steven D., Christian V., Tim L., Max L., Kate L., Colleen T., Kevin Z., Rachel D., Alexandra P., Margo K., Jack D., Conor B., Paige B., Zachary Z., Lilly Z., and Evanthea P.

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Girls Basketball Update

Tryouts for the girls JV and Varsity Basketball teams will be held this Wednesday, October 21st.  JV tryouts (grades 4-6) will be from 2:00pm-4:00pm, Varsity from 5:00pm -7:00pm.  Varsity tryouts are for girls in 7th & 8th grade, and any 6th grade girls who would like to try for Varsity.  A second tryout date will be on Monday, October 26th.  Same times.  A complete schedule of upcoming basketball dates can be found on our basketball webpage.

Open Gym will be held tonight for girls in grades 4-6.

There will be a girls basketball Parent Meeting this Thursday, October 22nd, in the cafeteria for parents.

Eastern Regional Band Concert This Saturday at SJS

The FMI Eastern Regional Band will hold a performance this Saturday, October 17th at 1:00pm in the Saint James School gym. It is a free concert and all are welcome to attend.  The Eastern Regional Band is made up of 107 student from thirteen area catholic schools.  Saint James School has 18 students participating in this big event.