Any parent/grandparent/guardian that wishes to volunteer in any capacity at Saint James School (classroom parties, field trips, special events, coaching, etc.), must complete a background check and VIRTUS training session before they can volunteer. This only has to be done once during your child’s time at SJS (not each year).
A special VIRTUS training class for Saint James families will be held at St. James Church on Wednesday, September 9th from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Parents must pre-register for this session with Carole at the St. James Church Rectory (860-643-4129).
Back to School Mass – Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThere will be a special Back to School Mass celebrating all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford at the Cathedral of St. Joseph this Sunday, September 13th, at 2:00pm. If you would be interested in attending as a representative of Saint James School, please call Mrs. DelSignore in the SJS office (860.643.5088) for details.
Cross Country Cancelled Today
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCross country practice is cancelled for today, Tuesday, September 8th, due to the heat.
Reminder: VIRTUS Class for SJS Families Tomorrow Night
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolAny parent/grandparent/guardian that wishes to volunteer in any capacity at Saint James School (classroom parties, field trips, special events, coaching, etc.), must complete a background check and VIRTUS training session before they can volunteer. This only has to be done once during your child’s time at SJS (not each year).
A special VIRTUS training class for Saint James families will be held at St. James Church on Wednesday, September 9th from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Parents must pre-register for this session with Carole at the St. James Church Rectory (860-643-4129).
End of Day Pick-up Reminder
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMrs. Kanute would like to remind parents who are picking up students at the end of the school day to please enter and exit through the main gym doors. For safety reasons, please do not exit through the rear doors of the gym. Thank you again for all your patience and support with regards to this new pick-up procedure.
South Windsor Carpool
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWe have a family in South Windsor who is interested in setting up a carpool (Dart Hill Road and Avery Street Area). Please call and speak to Mrs. DelSignore in the main office if you are interested.
Standard Uniforms For Tomorrow
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease note, all students (with the exception of Mrs. Gangloff’s class) should wear their regular uniform to school tomorrow (Friday), even classes that normally have Gym on Friday. Students in grades 1-8 will attend Mass tomorrow. No gym uniforms should be worn to school tomorrow, except for students in Mrs. Gangloff’s class.
Instrumental Music Schedule Change
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolDue to the School Mass on Friday, Mr. Corcoran will teach lessons for grades 4 and 5 tomorrow (Thursday September 3rd).
Future Musicians (School Band) New Parents Meeting Tonight
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that there will be a meeting this evening at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria for beginning band parents & students Gr. 4 – 8 who will be joining the band program this year or are interested in learning more about the instrumental music program.
Gym Uniform
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that Mrs. Kanute is allowing students to wear their GYM UNIFORM (with sneakers) to school tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday due to the high temperatures forecasted for the next few days.
HSA Meeting Tonight
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe first HSA (Home & School Association) Meeting of the new school year will be held Tonight (Tuesday, September 1st) at 7:00pm in the gym. HSA meetings are open to all Saint James School parents/ grandparents/ guardians. Additional details can be found HERE. We hope to see you there!