Tomorrow’s Open House

Thank you again to all the families who have helped us spread the word about tomorrow’s Prospective Family Open House.  If you are on Facebook (and have not already done so) please like and share our Open House post by clicking HERE.  Informational post cards and brochures for any families you know that may be considering SJS can be picked up in the main office.  As always, we appreciate your time and support of our school!

2016 Open House SJS

Mother/Son Event A Success

Thank you to all the Saint James School moms and sons who came out for the Mother/Son Wolf Pack Game yesterday.  We had well over 100 attendees and the event was a lot of fun!  Special thanks to parent volunteer Mrs. Moriarty for coordinating this event and for sending in the following pictures of our group:

MotherSon1 MotherSon2

Cancellation Information For Tomorrow's Games

Please be advised, as of right now all basketball games at SJS are ON for tomorrow, despite the Manchester Public Schools cancellation announcement that went out.  Please keep an eye on Channel 3 for game cancellations – it will show up under “Central Ct Deanery.”  We will also try to list a notice under the Latest News and Calendar sections of our website if/when we receive word, but Channel 3 will be the first notification available.

Cancellation Information For Tomorrow’s Games

Please be advised, as of right now all basketball games at SJS are ON for tomorrow, despite the Manchester Public Schools cancellation announcement that went out.  Please keep an eye on Channel 3 for game cancellations – it will show up under “Central Ct Deanery.”  We will also try to list a notice under the Latest News and Calendar sections of our website if/when we receive word, but Channel 3 will be the first notification available.

Volunteers Still Needed for Saturday

This Saturday, Jan 23rd, Saint James will be hosting JV basketball games all day long at our school.  As other schools have done when they host, we are going to have a concession stand to sell drinks and snacks for the spectators as well as the players.

Parents are asked to consider helping run the concession stand for a 1-2 hr commitment between the hours of 9am-6pm (2 parents per time slot).  We are looking for Basketball parents that don’t have other volunteer assignments or any other SJS parents who are willing to help out our school.  A few spots are still open…Please contact Beverly-Anne Cattanach at beverly.fiumara@snet.net if you can help.  Please leave the best contact number too in case she needs to reach you.

Also, we still need a scoreboard operator and a scorebook keeper for the 3:00-4:00 time slot.  There are many Girls/Boys JV Basketball parents who are not currently listed with an assignment.  You can see what is still needed HERE or contact Tara Moriarty at tarabelle74@gmail.com.

Thank you so much to everyone who has volunteered to help in either capacity…particularly those who have signed up for multiple times.  It is greatly appreciated!

Mother/Son Event

Just a reminder that the Saint James School Mother/Son event is this Sunday.  Attendees should meet at the First Niagara Bank area of the main lobby of the XL center to get their tickets and check in by 2:30pm.  Our group will be escorted into the arena through a side door.  If any families are running late, their tickets will be left at the Will Call window under their name and they can enter through the regular entrance. If you have any questions please contact SJS parent volunteer coordinator Tara Moriarty at 860-729-3510 or tarabelle74@gmail.com.

Reminder: Drama Club Sign-Ups

As a reminder, Drama Club permission slips/fees are due to the office by this Monday, January 25th.  Details and the 2016 permission slip can be found HERE.

Childcare Tax Statements

Any family needing a statement for their Extended Day and/or Pre-Kindergarten costs for 2015 taxes should contact Denise Mayo, Tuition Manager, at denisemayo56@msn.com.

Please do not call with your request – it must be in writing.  Should you have any questions, then please call Denise at 860-643-5088, #7.

Music Teacher

Mrs. Kanute wishes to inform parents that our Music Teacher, Mrs. Bonn, has decided to leave Saint James School to pursue another opportunity.  We are excited to announce that Mrs. Pamela Archangeli – who subbed for us in music earlier in the year – will be joining Saint James School as our music teacher for the remainder of the school year.

JV Games @ SJS This Weekend – Parent Volunteers Needed

This Saturday, Jan 23rd, Saint James will be hosting JV basketball games all day long at our school.  As other schools have done when they host, we are going to have a concession stand to sell drinks and snacks for the spectators as well as the players.  In addition to the JV basketball parent volunteers who have been signing up to collect admission and keep the scoreboard and books, we are looking for parent volunteers to work the concession stand.  They are looking for a 1-2 hr commitment between the hours of 9am-6pm (2 parents per time slot). This will be a cash only table. Please contact Beverly-Anne Cattanach at beverly.fiumara@snet.net if you can help.  Please leave the best contact number too in case she needs to reach you. Thank you for your help.

Our Saint James JV teams will play as follows:

9am – Saint James Girls JV White vs. St. Mary
10am – Saint James Girls JV Blue vs. St Mary
1pm – Saint James Boys JV Blue vs. St. Chris
7pm Saint James Boys JV Gold vs. St. Bridget

Games played in between the times noted above are made up of other schools in the league, however we are still responsible for staffing at all games.