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2nd Grade Gingerbread Houses

Yesterday our 2nd graders participated in the much-loved, long-standing tradition of making gingerbread houses to bring home for Christmas. They also learned about the history of gingerbread and made a “blueprint” of their house before they started building. Great job Sabers!!

New: Art Club for Gr. 4-6

We are excited to announce another extracurricular activity has been added for students in grades 4 – 6.  Fifth grade teacher Mrs. Simoncini will be hosting an after school Art Club, meeting every other Thursday after school until 3:15pm.  The club will start on January 11th and run through May.  Each month, participants will explore/utilize different mediums to create their works of art.  The Cost is $50 per student for the club to purchase supplies.  Parents/guardians must use THIS LINK to sign their student up.  Payment (cash or check) is due to the SJS main office by Friday, December 22nd (please label envelope with “Art Club” and be sure to list student’s name and homeroom teacher).  Checks should be made out to Saint James School.

SJS Theatre Club Performance

Congratulations to the SJS Theatre Club on an exceptional performance of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 at Cheney Hall last night! Special thanks to parent volunteer Dwayne Harris of the Little Theatre of Manchester, Inc. for running this year’s Theatre Club for us, working with a group of 41 students in grades 4 – 8. The group…

Theatre Club Performance

Drama Club Performance Tomorrow!

We are excited to share that tomorrow, the SJS Drama Club will be performing “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” during school hours for students and staff to enjoy.

A second performance will be held tomorrow evening – at Cheney Hall – for families and friends of the performers.  All are welcome and there is no charge, but all SJS students must be accompanied by an adult.  If you plan to attend, please do a quick RSVP using this link so we can plan accordingly:  https://www.cheneyhall.org/sjs

Doors open at 5:30pm, performance will begin at 6:00pm.

Performers, please remember tonight’s dress rehearsal will be at Cheney Hall (177 Hartford Road, Manchester).  Please arrive (in costume items from home) between 4:00pm – 4:30pm.  Additional costume pieces will be given to actors when they arrive, where applicable.

2023 Tree of Blessings

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Saint James School Tree of Blessings. This morning, immediately following our 3rd week of Advent prayer service, members of the 8th grade class led the ceremony to honor and pray for the individuals listed on each ornament.

Tomorrow: 12:05pm Dismissal & NO AFTERCARE

As a reminder, there is no aftercare available tomorrow – Friday, December 15th – which is a 12:05pm dismissal day.  The office will also be closing at 12:05pm as faculty and staff will be heading offsite for our annual Christmas party.  Please be sure you have arrangements to pick up your child on time.  Thank you!

Tonight: HSA/Gala Meeting

The December HSA meeting will be held this evening –  Thursday, November 14th – at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. We will be working on ideas and planning for our March Gala so we hope you will join us!