Despite the rain and cold temps, the Saint James School cross country team had a great race on Saturday at the 4th annual Harry Geraghty Cross Country Invitational at Rockville High School.
The SJS girls took first place overall out of the 6 schools competing. Scoring for the team were: Lindsay O., who came in 4th out of 86 girls running, followed by Elizabeth M. in 6th, Isabelle B. in 7th, Maeve Williams in 11th, and Ally A. in 13th. Izabella R. also finished in the top 20 runners.
For the boys, Saint James School came in 3rd out of 8 schools competing. Earning points for the team were Aiden P., who came in 9th out of 119 runners, Nathan M in 18th, Nick G. in 19th, Matthew S. in 30th, and Noah K. in 41st.
Great job Sabers!
The Wall That Heals
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolToday, Saint James students were able to witness history as the “Wall That Heals” made its way up Main Street en route to Center Memorial Park where it will be on display through October 11. Students waved flags and cheered for the veterans who rode with the procession. Below are a few pictures from this morning (click to enlarge). Special thanks to Mrs. Italia for helping capture many of these great images.
Important: Wall That Heals
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAll students (K-8) and staff will be viewing the Wall that Heals on Wednesday, October 7th. We will stand on the front lawn of the church to see the motorcade of motorcycles, the chief of police, and the wall. If you do not want your child to attend, please send a note into school on Wednesday.
Please make sure your child has a coat or a sweater.
HSA Meeting Tomorrow Night (Oct 6)
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe next HSA meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm (the meeting will still be held even though school is not in session) in the school cafeteria. All SJS parents/grandparents are encouraged to join us as we prepare for upcoming social, fundraising, and special events at our school and brainstorm new ideas through open discussion.
Childcare will be available during the meeting!
Reminder: No School Tuesday
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder there is no school tomorrow, (Tuesday, October 6th) as our teachers will be attending a Catholic Educators Curriculum Conference.
Open Gym Reminders
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, tonight’s (Monday’s) Basketball Open Gym for girls will be for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade from 5-7pm. Open Gym on Wednesday will be for 6th – 8th grade girls.
Boys in 4th & 5th grade will have Open Gym on Tuesday evening from 5-7pm and 6th-8th grade boys will be on Thursday.
As previously noted, the Athletic Health form must be turned in to the office at least a full day in advance in order for a student to participate.
Congratulations SJS Cross Country
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolDespite the rain and cold temps, the Saint James School cross country team had a great race on Saturday at the 4th annual Harry Geraghty Cross Country Invitational at Rockville High School.
The SJS girls took first place overall out of the 6 schools competing. Scoring for the team were: Lindsay O., who came in 4th out of 86 girls running, followed by Elizabeth M. in 6th, Isabelle B. in 7th, Maeve Williams in 11th, and Ally A. in 13th. Izabella R. also finished in the top 20 runners.
For the boys, Saint James School came in 3rd out of 8 schools competing. Earning points for the team were Aiden P., who came in 9th out of 119 runners, Nathan M in 18th, Nick G. in 19th, Matthew S. in 30th, and Noah K. in 41st.
Great job Sabers!
Attention 8th Grade Parents
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolA reminder that the 8th grade yearbook informational form (handed out on Tuesday) and pictures are due this coming Monday. All 8th grade students are required to turn this form in with a parent/guardian signature.
2015-2016 8th Grade Yearbook Information Request
Cross Country Update
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolYesterday, the Saint James School Cross Country team competed in their second race of the season at Illing Middle School. Both the girls and boys finished a strong second place against Timothy Edwards and Illing. For the girls, Elizabeth M. placed first for Saint James and 6th overall from a field of 66 runners. Ally A. was 7th overall, Lindsay O. was 8th, Kaitlyn N. placed 9th, and Isabelle B. was 11th.
For the boys, Aiden P. placed 2nd out of 73 runners. Nick G. was 2nd for Saint James finishing in 14th place with Nathan M. (15th), Kevin L. (16th), and Matthew S. (19th) close behind.
Congratulations to all our runners on a great job!
The next competition will be the Harry Geraghty Invitational this Saturday at Rockville High School. Runners selected by the coach to participate should arrive at 8:15am.
4th & 5th Grade Boys Basketball Open Gym
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenOpen Gym WILL be held this coming Tuesday, October 6th, for 4th & 5th grade boys (5-7pm) even though school is not in session. The Saint James School website calendar has been updated to reflect this.
As previously communicated, the Athletic Health form must be turned in to the office at least a full day in advance in order for a student to participate.
4th & 5th Grade Boys Basketball Open Gym
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOpen Gym WILL be held this coming Tuesday, October 6th, for 4th & 5th grade boys (5-7pm) even though school is not in session. The Saint James School website calendar has been updated to reflect this.
As previously communicated, the Athletic Health form must be turned in to the office at least a full day in advance in order for a student to participate.