The Light is on for You!

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During lent St. James Church is happy to participate in “The Light is on for You” Campaign. St. James Church will be open for confession every Monday night from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Please consider stopping by. If you don’t remember how to go to confession, that is no problem simply tell Father and he will help you along. If you prefer to go to a different Church that is ok too, EVERY Church in the Archdiocese will be open for confession tonight from 6:00pm-7:00pm and every subsequent Monday night for the remainder of lent.

For more info please visit www.light4you.info and check out this video.

 

 

 

 

2015-2016 Registration Forms Due Friday

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A reminder that returning family registration forms (and deposit) are due to the school by this Friday, February 27th.

 

Gala Invites

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It has come to the attention of the Gala Committee that some families did not receive their Gala invitation home in their child’s folder or the RSVP card was missing from the envelope.  If this is the case, there are extra invitations available in the Main Office.  Please drop by to pick one up or call to have one sent home with your child.  If you have any questions regarding the Gala, please contact the Gala Chair, Paul Munns, at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com

RSVP Deadline Extended to Tomorrow: SJS Fun Day at Jumpin Jonnies – 2/19

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Looking for something fun to do with your little ones over February Vacation?  The Saint James School HSA is hosting a private party/fundraiser on 2/19 for SJS families at Jumpin Jonnies in Vernon between the hours of 10:00am-12:00pm.  The cost is $12 per child for bouncing, a slice of pizza, and a drink – and 25% of the proceeds from the event go back to Saint James School.

Spots are still available for this fun event.  Please RSVP, using the attached flyer, by tomorrow (2/13).

Jumpin Jonnies address is 234 Talcottville Road, Vernon.  You can visit their website here.

 

 

 

 

Celebrate Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction!

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Gala2015
Please join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate and support Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction.  This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Georgina’s Restaurant in Bolton.  Among the numerous items up for auction will be:

 

  • Reserved Seating at various school functions;
  • 2 Premium Seating Tickets for the August 15th Lady Antebellum/Hunter Hayes/Sam Hunt concert (Hartford Meadows), plus a Meet and Greet with Hunter Hayes and a special “swag” bag;
  • Father Casey, Mrs. Vassallo, and Mrs. Camposeo will come to your kitchen and cook an authentic Roman pasta dinner for 10. They will prepare, cook, set up, and clean up this amazing dinner, so invite 8-9 of your closest friends and prepare for a night of enjoyable Roman dining in the comfort of your own home. The time will be set based upon the convenience of the winner as well as the schedules of the three master chefs.  N.B.: Father Casey’s cooking skills are largely acclaimed only in his own opinion and not verified by an objective source;
  • Diamond earrings ($600 value), a Pandora necklace and earrings set (value $180) and an Alex & Ani bracelet from Anderson Jewelers;
  • Two American Girl dolls:  one is the Isabelle doll and the other is a My American Girl doll with brown hair and green eyes;
  • San Francisco and Sonoma, California package that includes three Nights at The Fairmont San Francisco and Three Nights at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Private Winery Tour in a Chauffeured Luxury Sedan (estimated value $7,600);
  • An East Coast Escape to the Charming Seaside Town of Boothbay Harbor or Historic Kennebunkport, Maine for Four Days & Three Nights at Your Choice of the Tugboat Inn or The Nonantum Resort for Two (estimated value $1,200);
  • Three Days & Two Nights at the Grand Hyatt New York City Plus Live Entertainment Package for two (estimated value $1,900);
  • A cooking class for 10 people (includes wine tasting with each course) from Mulberry Street;
  • Reserved parking spot for Pick-Up in front of the school;
  • Special packages and gift certificates from local businesses including Big Sky Fitness, Shady Glen, and Spare Time Bowling;
  • Lunch with the Principal, Gym Teacher for the Day, and several other special perks for students.

…And these are just a few of the many, many items available!  There will be something for everyone and for every budget at this year’s Gala!  All funds raised at this event will benefit Saint James School.

All current Saint James School families should have received an invitation home in their child’s school folder.  If you did not receive an invitation or do not have a child currently at Saint James School but would like to attend the Gala, please contact Paul Munns at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com to request one.  Please send your RSVP to the school office by March 1st.

Also, please note, it’s also not too late to volunteer your time or donate an auction item or place an ad in the Gala program.  To do so contact Paul Munns at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com.  And, please remember room moms are collecting items for each grade’s class basket (information was sent out by each grade’s room moms).  These amazing baskets are raffled off at the Gala.  All students donating to their grade’s class basket will receive a dress down day (date TBA).

 

Celebrate Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction!

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Gala2015
Please join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate and support Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction.  This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Georgina’s Restaurant in Bolton.  Among the numerous items up for auction will be:

 

  • Reserved Seating at various school functions;
  • 2 Premium Seating Tickets for the August 15th Lady Antebellum/Hunter Hayes/Sam Hunt concert (Hartford Meadows), plus a Meet and Greet with Hunter Hayes and a special “swag” bag;
  • Father Casey, Mrs. Vassallo, and Mrs. Camposeo will come to your kitchen and cook an authentic Roman pasta dinner for 10. They will prepare, cook, set up, and clean up this amazing dinner, so invite 8-9 of your closest friends and prepare for a night of enjoyable Roman dining in the comfort of your own home. The time will be set based upon the convenience of the winner as well as the schedules of the three master chefs.  N.B.: Father Casey’s cooking skills are largely acclaimed only in his own opinion and not verified by an objective source;
  • Diamond earrings ($600 value), a Pandora necklace and earrings set (value $180) and an Alex & Ani bracelet from Anderson Jewelers;
  • Two American Girl dolls:  one is the Isabelle doll and the other is a My American Girl doll with brown hair and green eyes;
  • San Francisco and Sonoma, California package that includes three Nights at The Fairmont San Francisco and Three Nights at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Private Winery Tour in a Chauffeured Luxury Sedan (estimated value $7,600);
  • An East Coast Escape to the Charming Seaside Town of Boothbay Harbor or Historic Kennebunkport, Maine for Four Days & Three Nights at Your Choice of the Tugboat Inn or The Nonantum Resort for Two (estimated value $1,200);
  • Three Days & Two Nights at the Grand Hyatt New York City Plus Live Entertainment Package for two (estimated value $1,900);
  • A cooking class for 10 people (includes wine tasting with each course) from Mulberry Street;
  • Reserved parking spot for Pick-Up in front of the school;
  • Special packages and gift certificates from local businesses including Big Sky Fitness, Shady Glen, and Spare Time Bowling;
  • Lunch with the Principal, Gym Teacher for the Day, and several other special perks for students.

…And these are just a few of the many, many items available!  There will be something for everyone and for every budget at this year’s Gala!  All funds raised at this event will benefit Saint James School.

All current Saint James School families should have received an invitation home in their child’s school folder.  If you did not receive an invitation or do not have a child currently at Saint James School but would like to attend the Gala, please contact Paul Munns at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com to request one.  Please send your RSVP to the school office by March 1st.

Also, please note, it’s also not too late to volunteer your time or donate an auction item or place an ad in the Gala program.  To do so contact Paul Munns at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com.  And, please remember room moms are collecting items for each grade’s class basket (information was sent out by each grade’s room moms).  These amazing baskets are raffled off at the Gala.  All students donating to their grade’s class basket will receive a dress down day (date TBA).

 

You're Invited: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass

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Saint James Church will be hosting this special study of the Mass on Wednesday mornings beginning Feb. 25th from 9:00am – 10:30am.  The program will run for 5 consecutive weeks.  The cost is $20 which includes the book, “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass” and a study guide.  Scholarships for the course are available if needed.  To register, or if you have questions about the course, please call Cindy Herr at 860.436.4645 or email cynthherr5@gmail.com.

 

 

You’re Invited: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass

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Saint James Church will be hosting this special study of the Mass on Wednesday mornings beginning Feb. 25th from 9:00am – 10:30am.  The program will run for 5 consecutive weeks.  The cost is $20 which includes the book, “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass” and a study guide.  Scholarships for the course are available if needed.  To register, or if you have questions about the course, please call Cindy Herr at 860.436.4645 or email cynthherr5@gmail.com.

 

 

Important: Change to March School Calendar

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Please be advised of a change to our March school calendar.  Saint James School will be CLOSED on March 11th (instead of a half day).  A letter from Mrs. Kanute concerning this change was sent home on Friday with students or should be in their school folder today.

 

 

 

Reminder for Tonight's Middle School Dance

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Just a reminder that since our school is hosting tonight’s middle school dance, Saint James School 6th and 7th graders are asked to bring wrapped snacks to share and Saint James School 8th graders are each asked to bring a gallon of bottled water.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole at ncg76@aol.com or 860.573.0324.

Middle School Dance Permission Slip 2014-2015