On Friday, Saint James School 2nd and 3rd grade students enjoyed a robotics demonstration by Dr. Lin Lin, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Engineering Science & Computer Engineering Technology at Middlesex Community College. Dr. Lin, a Saint James parent, is heading up a robotics program at the college featuring a NAO “humanoid” robot named Mixy.
During the presentation to students, Mixy introduced herself, walked, danced the Macarena, and told jokes. Throughout the presentation, Dr. Lin discussed – in simple terms – robotics and programming and showed the students, on her computer, what the programming sequence for Mixy looks like. Several students even had an opportunity to program commands for Mixy into the computer. “Many of today’s 2nd and 3rd grade students will someday be instrumental in the future of robotics and engineering. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and be able to answer their questions,” said Dr. Lin following her presentation.
Below are some pictures from Friday morning.
SJS Basketball Gear
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday) is the last day to place an order for SJS Basketball Gear. Please note, the navy basketball pants/sweatpants may be worn on Gym days (as may the shorts during summer uniform times).
Basketball Gear Pics 2014
Basketball Order Form
Junior Achievement Pictures
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThank you to all the UCONN student volunteers who brought the Junior Achievement program to Saint James School on Friday.
Through Junior Achievement, our K-8th grade students spend an entire day working on basic concepts of business and economics at an age-appropriate level. Each grade has a specific “curriculum” the facilitators present in addition to bringing their own real-life experiences into the discussion.
It’s a fun day that ties in concepts like money management, good communication skills, and entrepreneurship as well as economic concepts and facts about the working world.
Below are pictures from several of the classrooms:
SJS Family Pasta Dinner
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFinal call for RSVPs: If you forgot to send in your form, please do so by Monday morning so we can submit our final headcount to Olive Garden. Based on the RSVPs, we anticipate a great turnout! We hope to see you there!
SJS Pasta Dinner Information & RSVP Form
Ski Club Sign-ups Due Tomorrow
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that students in Grades 3-8 signing up for the SJS Ski Club need to submit their paperwork & payment to the school office by tomorrow. Ski Club documents were sent home with students, are available in the office, or can also be found attached below. All levels of skiers and snow boarders welcome!
Ski Club Information
SJS Ski Club Registration Form
Friday's Robotics Demonstration 2nd & 3rd Grade (with pictures)
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenOn Friday, Saint James School 2nd and 3rd grade students enjoyed a robotics demonstration by Dr. Lin Lin, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Engineering Science & Computer Engineering Technology at Middlesex Community College. Dr. Lin, a Saint James parent, is heading up a robotics program at the college featuring a NAO “humanoid” robot named Mixy.
During the presentation to students, Mixy introduced herself, walked, danced the Macarena, and told jokes. Throughout the presentation, Dr. Lin discussed – in simple terms – robotics and programming and showed the students, on her computer, what the programming sequence for Mixy looks like. Several students even had an opportunity to program commands for Mixy into the computer. “Many of today’s 2nd and 3rd grade students will someday be instrumental in the future of robotics and engineering. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and be able to answer their questions,” said Dr. Lin following her presentation.
Below are some pictures from Friday morning.
Friday’s Robotics Demonstration 2nd & 3rd Grade (with pictures)
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn Friday, Saint James School 2nd and 3rd grade students enjoyed a robotics demonstration by Dr. Lin Lin, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Engineering Science & Computer Engineering Technology at Middlesex Community College. Dr. Lin, a Saint James parent, is heading up a robotics program at the college featuring a NAO “humanoid” robot named Mixy.
During the presentation to students, Mixy introduced herself, walked, danced the Macarena, and told jokes. Throughout the presentation, Dr. Lin discussed – in simple terms – robotics and programming and showed the students, on her computer, what the programming sequence for Mixy looks like. Several students even had an opportunity to program commands for Mixy into the computer. “Many of today’s 2nd and 3rd grade students will someday be instrumental in the future of robotics and engineering. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and be able to answer their questions,” said Dr. Lin following her presentation.
Below are some pictures from Friday morning.
JV White Team
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe Girls JV White Team will practice this Saturday from 12:45pm – 2:30pm in the school Gym. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Nyberg at Bnyberg1@cox.net or on his cell at 860-471-1823.
Cross Country Uniform Return
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolCoach O’Neill would like to remind runners that uniforms must be returned to the office by the end of next week. There will be a charge for failure to return uniform items.
Boys Basketball (All) Notes
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCoach Phelan would like to remind JV boys they will practice tonight from 5:00pm – 6:30pm and Friday from 5:30pm -7:00pm. There is no Varsity Boys practice tonight due to the ECHS open house. Also, all boys practices on 11/13 are cancelled due to a meeting in the gym.
IMPORTANT reminders from all coaches:
1. Please send your child(ren)’s coach your personal contact info ( email and cell) ;
2. Remember the deadline to order SJS Basketball Gear is Tuesday Nov 11th ;
3. A contact list for the coaches can be found here and on the basketball webpage;
4. The basketball sports fee is now due to the office.
Boys Varsity Gold Practice Thursday Cancelled
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolDue to the ECHS Open House this Thursday, the boys Varsity Gold practice for 11/6 has been cancelled. Next practice will be Tuesday, Nov 11th at 6:30 pm.