Many months ago Pope Francis declared that the Catholic Church’s first World Children’s Day would take place on the 25th and 26th of May. Recognizing that children are the “hope of a people,” the Vatican is calling for celebration on two levels: in Rome, where Pope Francis will meet with children from around the world; and in our parishes/schools.
Recognizing that children are the key to our future and that simple acts of kindness and offerings of peace are stepping stones to a better tomorrow, Pope Francis explained that he chose the Bible passage, “Behold, I make all things new,” as the theme for World Children’s Day because it reminds us that in order to make the world a better place, people need to be united. We are also called to ponder, “What kind of world do we want to leave to the children who are growing up now?” It is a reminder that through the education and care of our youth, together we can help our children build a better tomorrow. You can read the message from Pope Francis HERE.
Saint James School will Celebrate on Friday, May 24th with a special outdoor prayer ceremony. Additionally, we are asking students to wear the following color shirts (with their typical Friday uniform bottoms) on Friday, May 24th:
PreK & K- White shirts to represent Antarctica
1st Grade – gym shirt (field trip)
8th Grade: Red to represent Asia
2nd & 7th: Orange to represent North America
3rd: Yellow to represent Africa
4th: Green to represent Europe
5th: Blue to represent South America
6th: Purple to represent Oceania
SJS 2024 Annual Fund Campaign
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThis week your student will be bringing home a letter from Mrs. Zorger (along with the Spring SJS Community Newsletter) kicking off our 2024 Annual Fund Campaign.
Donations to our Annual Fund Campaign have been instrumental in supporting important projects at our school that simply cannot be covered by tuition/standard fundraising. Annual Fund dollars, along with several generous bequests and grants, have helped us keep our school facilities in great condition with new windows, roofs and recently provided the funding for our new STREAM Innovation Lab.
This year, Annual Fund donations will once again be used to further enrich the faith-filled educational experience provided to our students, support our talented faculty, and respond to unforeseen needs and opportunities that may arise. Every gift makes a difference!
For additional details or to donate online, please visit saintjamesschool.net/annualfund
We gratefully thank you for your consideration of supporting this important initiative at our school.
Gym Uniforms Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDue to the classrooms being warm from the heat today, all students may wear their GYM uniforms (with sneakers) to school tomorrow (5/23).
Students may also wear their gym uniform shorts (with sneakers) on Friday with their designated color shirt.
SJS 2024 Art Show A Success
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolA huge Thank You to SJS Art Teacher Mrs. Rafferty for all her hard work putting together an amazing Art Show for our students, staff, and families earlier this week! What amazing talent our students have!
Reminder – Art Show This Evening!
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, the Saint James School Art Show will be held on this evening (Monday, May 20th) from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
All SJS families are invited to drop by anytime during open hours and enjoy many of the wonderful works of art done by our Pre-K through 8th Grade students this past school year.
Instrumental Music Notes
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note that Grade 4 will have lessons and band on Tuesday and all other instrumental music students will have lessons on Wednesday this week.
Congratulations First Communion!
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolLast Call: Spring Flower Fundraiser
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMonday is the last day to purchase vouchers.
Saint James School has teamed up with Woodland Gardens for a spring flower fundraiser for our school!
Once you place your order, you will receive vouchers home with your child. Take your vouchers to Woodland Gardens and choose your plants.
If you do not receive your vouchers within a couple of days of placing your order or have questions, please contact HSA parent volunteer Jodi Talaga at jtalaga94@gmail.com.
Checks should be made payable to: Saint James School HSA.
Spring Flower Sale 2024
World Children’s Day – Friday, May 24
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMany months ago Pope Francis declared that the Catholic Church’s first World Children’s Day would take place on the 25th and 26th of May. Recognizing that children are the “hope of a people,” the Vatican is calling for celebration on two levels: in Rome, where Pope Francis will meet with children from around the world; and in our parishes/schools.
Recognizing that children are the key to our future and that simple acts of kindness and offerings of peace are stepping stones to a better tomorrow, Pope Francis explained that he chose the Bible passage, “Behold, I make all things new,” as the theme for World Children’s Day because it reminds us that in order to make the world a better place, people need to be united. We are also called to ponder, “What kind of world do we want to leave to the children who are growing up now?” It is a reminder that through the education and care of our youth, together we can help our children build a better tomorrow. You can read the message from Pope Francis HERE.
Saint James School will Celebrate on Friday, May 24th with a special outdoor prayer ceremony. Additionally, we are asking students to wear the following color shirts (with their typical Friday uniform bottoms) on Friday, May 24th:
PreK & K- White shirts to represent Antarctica
1st Grade – gym shirt (field trip)
8th Grade: Red to represent Asia
2nd & 7th: Orange to represent North America
3rd: Yellow to represent Africa
4th: Green to represent Europe
5th: Blue to represent South America
6th: Purple to represent Oceania
SJS Band Performs for Manchester Retirement Community
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolSoccer Spiritwear
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFor families that ordered soccer spiritwear, please note your items will be coming home with students today. The Faith, Love, Hope items should be in tomorrow morning and will be sent home with students tomorrow. Any questions on your order, please reach out to Amy Guenther.