The first planning meeting for the 2016 Saint James School Gala & Auction Fundraiser will be held tonight (Tuesday, September 22nd), at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Church (downstairs meeting room). All SJS parents/guardians are welcome to join us as we plan this fun, annual event. If you cannot make the meeting but would like to help, please contact one of the event chairs: Paul Munns – paulmunns@yahoo.com or Tara Moriarty – tarabelle74@gmail.com.
What is the Saint James School Gala?
The annual Saint James School Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year and a wonderful, adults-only social event for SJS families, alumni, and friends. Attendees have the option to participate in the live and/or silent auctions and bid on things from themed class baskets to vacation getaways! The event also features dinner, dancing, and a whole lot of fun. This year the Gala will be held on March 5th at Georgina’s in Bolton. More information will be sent out as we get closer to the date.
Class Pictures Tomorrow – Specific Uniform Attire Required
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolTomorrow (Thursday) is class picture day.
Please note, specific uniform attire is required:
Grades K-5 Girls: Uniform skort with uniform polo
Grades K-5 Boys: Uniform khaki pants with uniform polo
Grades 6-8 Girls: Uniform skort with uniform oxford
Grade 6-8 Boys: Uniform khaki pants with uniform oxford and tie
Box Tops Winner
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to Mrs. DiBenedetto’s 5th grade class on winning the September Box Tops dress down day with 874 box tops submitted! Mrs. D. will notify students as to when the dress down day will be held.
Keep collecting those box tops for October’s contest!
Puppy Key Chain Turn-In Day Tomorrow
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that tomorrow is the last turn-in day for the puppy key chain prize from the Jeannine Fundraiser. All fundraiser orders must be turned in by this Friday morning. We thank you again for your support.
Class Picture Only Option
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease be advised, if you wish to order just a Class Picture (and not a portrait package) you may do so. The cost is $12.00. Please write in “Class Picture Only” on you order form and enclose the $12.00.
Tonight: Dine Out In Support of SJS
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe Saint James School HSA is hosting a dine-out night at the Hartford Road Cafe in Manchester tonight (Tuesday, September 22nd). Enjoy the beautiful weather on their outdoor patio or dine inside between the hours of 5:00pm – 9:00pm and 20% of all sales will be donated to SJS. No flyer is needed. Please help us spread the word to family and friends. (Click image to enlarge).
Tonight: 2016 SJS Gala Planning Meeting
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe first planning meeting for the 2016 Saint James School Gala & Auction Fundraiser will be held tonight (Tuesday, September 22nd), at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Church (downstairs meeting room). All SJS parents/guardians are welcome to join us as we plan this fun, annual event. If you cannot make the meeting but would like to help, please contact one of the event chairs: Paul Munns – paulmunns@yahoo.com or Tara Moriarty – tarabelle74@gmail.com.
What is the Saint James School Gala?
The annual Saint James School Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year and a wonderful, adults-only social event for SJS families, alumni, and friends. Attendees have the option to participate in the live and/or silent auctions and bid on things from themed class baskets to vacation getaways! The event also features dinner, dancing, and a whole lot of fun. This year the Gala will be held on March 5th at Georgina’s in Bolton. More information will be sent out as we get closer to the date.
Volunteer Fair
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis Thursday from 4:00pm-7:00pm, MARC, Inc. is hosting a volunteer fair to help bring awareness to volunteer opportunities within our local community. The fair is free and open to the public. Over 25 organizations have signed up to participate including: Manchester Road Race Committee, Channel 3 Kids Camp, Lutz Children’s Museum, Manchester Little League, MARC, Inc., Hockanum River Park Committee, Manchester Historical Society and many more.
Learn about how to get involved with organizations in the area. Click here for the event flyer or contact MARC, Inc. of Manchester at (860) 646-5718.
Cross Country Schedule
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease note, the Cross Country Schedule for September and October has been posted on our Cross Country webpage (https://saintjamesschool.net//extra-curricular/cross-country/). The first meet is next Thursday, September 24th at Timothy Edwards Middle School in South Windsor.
SJS Scholastic Book Fair
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThank you to all the families who made purchases this past week at our Scholastic Book Fair. We sold over $10,000 worth of books and earned over $4,000 worth of credits to purchase books for the school and classroom libraries!! Also, thank you to our wonderful event chairs – Mrs. Herr and Mrs. Meyer – and the many other parent volunteers who helped make this event such a success!
You can still make purchases online through next Friday, September 25th. Click this link to visit the online store for the SJS Scholastic Book Fair. Online orders will be shipped to SJS at no charge and distributed to your student.
Spirit Sticks Update
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease note we are out of the following Spirit Sticks:
Let it Go, Cool Dude, Tough Guy, Just Keep Swimming, Dreams Do Come True
We have an extremely limited supply of:
Want to Build a Snowman? (4), Be Our Guest (1), To Infinity and Beyond (2), Nothing is Impossible (1)
The school has placed an order for more Spirit Sticks with fun new themes. We will send an update when they become available.