Earlier today, all SJS families with students enrolled in Pre-K3 through Grade 7 should have received an email regarding returning student registration. This year, the registration information was sent via the FACTS Family Portal. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
A few reminders:
*Current students receive priority registration for the 2025-2026 school year through Friday, February 21st. New student admissions screenings, visits, and registration will begin after that time based on open spaces in each grade. Your prompt completion of the online registration through the FACTS Family Portal is important as we have many new families/students already looking to join our school this fall.
*The district code for FACTS is SBSJ-CT.
*The SJS Summer Program will return this summer for registered students entering Pre-K4 through 4th Grade. That information will be sent via the email blast in the days ahead.
*Families must reapply for Grant & Aid each year. Once your registration for Fall 2025 is complete, if you would like to apply for tuition assistance, please use THIS LINK.
*The 2025-2026 Parish Affiliation Form should NOT hold up your registration. The form may be submitted at a later date, but must be received by June 30, 2025. As a reminder, parishioners of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish may send their form to the school without the Pastor’s signature and we will submit it to the parish office for you.
*If your child will be returning to Saint James School and your family has a younger child who will be joining SJS for the first time, please complete an application in your FACTS Family Portal ASAP (if you have not already done so). Reach out to Stephanie Holmes at Admissions@SaintTeresaCatholic.org with questions.
2025-2026 School Year Registration
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolEarlier today, all SJS families with students enrolled in Pre-K3 through Grade 7 should have received an email regarding returning student registration. This year, the registration information was sent via the FACTS Family Portal. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
A few reminders:
*Current students receive priority registration for the 2025-2026 school year through Friday, February 21st. New student admissions screenings, visits, and registration will begin after that time based on open spaces in each grade. Your prompt completion of the online registration through the FACTS Family Portal is important as we have many new families/students already looking to join our school this fall.
*The district code for FACTS is SBSJ-CT.
*The SJS Summer Program will return this summer for registered students entering Pre-K4 through 4th Grade. That information will be sent via the email blast in the days ahead.
*Families must reapply for Grant & Aid each year. Once your registration for Fall 2025 is complete, if you would like to apply for tuition assistance, please use THIS LINK.
*The 2025-2026 Parish Affiliation Form should NOT hold up your registration. The form may be submitted at a later date, but must be received by June 30, 2025. As a reminder, parishioners of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish may send their form to the school without the Pastor’s signature and we will submit it to the parish office for you.
*If your child will be returning to Saint James School and your family has a younger child who will be joining SJS for the first time, please complete an application in your FACTS Family Portal ASAP (if you have not already done so). Reach out to Stephanie Holmes at Admissions@SaintTeresaCatholic.org with questions.
Absence Policy Reminders
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPer our school’s handbook:
*If a student is absent due to illness for 3 consecutive days a doctor’s note is required in order to return to school.
*Students must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication before they can return to the classroom.
*If a student is absent, he/she is not allowed to attend any school-related activity after school that day.
*For the first 9 absences, a student’s absences are considered excused when the parent or guardian provides proper documentation including the reason for the absence. Such documentation could include an email note from the parent or guardian, a voice mail message regarding the absence, or a telephone call confirming the absence. For the 10th and all absences thereafter, a student’s absences from school will only be considered excused as documented in the handbook (illness, family emergency, observance of a religious holiday, etc.).
*Students must satisfactorily complete all work missed during an absence. If a student is absent for two consecutive days due to illness, a parent may call the school to ask that the teacher prepare make-up work to be picked up in the office after 2:00pm. If a family takes a vacation which does not coincide with the school calendar, teachers do not have the responsibility of preparing class work ahead of time for the student. Missed work must be submitted within 3 school days of the students return to school.
Lego Club Begins Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder the first session of Lego Club begins tomorrow after school. If your student is attending, please make sure you send a note from home to the teacher. Pick-up will be 3:30pm in the dismissal parking lot.
Also, please update your calendar – April 22nd has been added as a Lego Club date since we will not be in school on April 1st due to a calendar change. Dates: February 4, 11, 25; March 4, 11, 25; April 8, 22; Make up day 4/29.
SJS Competes at Robotics Competition
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn Saturday afternoon, Saint James School’s middle school robotics team competed in the regional VEX IQ Robotics competition. Under the guidance of Mrs. Poth and Mr. Poth, the team has been hard at work since September, dedicating their Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings to learning, designing, building, and testing…
Reminder: February Newsletter & Calendars
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolBelow please find links to the February 2025 Saber Stories Newsletter from Mrs. Zorger, as well as the February calendars.
Saber Stories Newsletter – February 2025
Updated Calendar Page – February 2025
SJS Lunch Menu – February 2025
Attention: Parents of SJS Athletes
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolIf your student is currently playing basketball (or is involved with any sport at SJS), Mrs. Zorger asks that you click on the link below to view important reminders from our Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Mrs. Mara. Thank you.
Play Like a Champion Mid-Season Parent Reminders
CSW Donations
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolTomorrow (Friday, January 31st) is the last day for our Catholic Schools Week Collection for Little Sisters of the Poor (body wash, toothpaste, coca-cola, ginger ale, copy paper) and Catholic Charities’ Wildfire Relief Efforts.
Tomorrow: Blue & Gold Dress Down
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOn Friday we will close out our Catholic Schools Week celebrations with a Blue & Gold Dress Down Day (or any color Saint James School Spiritwear t-shirts/sweatshirts may be worn)
All basketball players should wear their SJS basketball uniform top over a t-shirt and with their gym sweatpants. All cheerleaders should wear their cheer top with white shirt under and gym sweatpants.
A reminder of our dress down guidelines from the handbook:
• Clothing must not have indecent writing or pictures; inappropriate slogans or advertisements.
• Revealing clothing (including half shirts, tank tops, and see-through tops) is not allowed.
• Leggings are allowed provided a top is worn that falls to the top of the thighs or lower.
• No shorts from November 1st until April vacation.
• Waistbands must not sag below the waist. Pants legs must not drag on the floor.
• High heels, platform shoes, flip-flops, open-toe sandals, and shoes with no backs are not allowed.
• Clothing must not be ripped, ragged, or have holes.
SJS Cafeteria Help
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolManchester Public Schools is looking to hire for a part-time position in the Saint James School cafeteria. The hours are 9:30am – 1:30pm. If you know anyone who might be interested, please have them apply online at the Manchester Public School’s website or clicking this link: Apply Now
Amazing Hero Art Assembly
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolYesterday afternoon, SJS K-8 students enjoyed an inspiring assembly with Artist-Extraordinaire, Rob Surette. Mr. Surette is a Top-Tier Master Fine Artist for Disney and other well-known organizations such as Marvel, DreamWorks, and DC Comics. In addition to showcasing his amazing artistic talent…