2nd Grade Gingerbread Houses

Yesterday, our 2nd graders participated in a much loved tradition – making gingerbread houses to bring home for Christmas.  Attached are some pictures of the kids creating their gingerbread masterpieces.

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Reminder: Ski Club Meeting Tonight

Mrs. McCarthy will be holding a meeting for Ski Club parents & participants tonight (Thursday, December 18th) at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.

SJS Toy Drive for Community Partners in Action

A reminder that tomorrow is the last day to bring in toys for Community Partners in Action.  Families helped by CPA have a particular need for Christmas presents for their children.  The toys and gifts are greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Kanute is asking each grade to help with the following:

Pre-K:  Toys for babies and toddlers

Grades K-3: Toys for ages 3-8

Grades 4-6: Toys for ages 8-12

Grades 7-8: Gift cards or items appropriate for ages 13-14.

Please bring new, unwrapped toys in by next Friday, December 19th.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

Christmas Store Thank You

A huge thank you to all our Saint James School volunteers who chaired and helped out with the 2014 Christmas Store.  The event was a huge success and the kids had a great time shopping for their loved ones.  A special thank you to those who spent time shopping for items and to those who donated items to the store.

 

 

Reminder: Tomorrow – Dine-Out at Chili's

Mark your calendars:  Chili’s restaurant in Manchester is hosting a dine-out night in support of Saint James School tomorrow. Tuesday, December 16th.  Stop in from 11:00am – 11:00pm and 10% of your order will be donated back to SJS.  Please be sure to present the flyer below.

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Reminder: Tomorrow – Dine-Out at Chili’s

Mark your calendars:  Chili’s restaurant in Manchester is hosting a dine-out night in support of Saint James School tomorrow. Tuesday, December 16th.  Stop in from 11:00am – 11:00pm and 10% of your order will be donated back to SJS.  Please be sure to present the flyer below.

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Reminder: Christmas Store Tomorrow

Just a reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday) is the Saint James School Christmas Store.  Children will be able to purchase low cost gifts for parents, siblings, pets, or others on their Christmas list.  If your child will be making purchases, please send them to school tomorrow with money.  Items available for purchase will include Christmas ornaments and decorations, calendars, books, candles, small toys and much more!

Many thanks to our parent volunteers who have been shopping and getting everything ready for this fun, Saint James School tradition.

No Aftercare This Friday

Just a reminder that this Friday, December 12th, is a shortened day (12:05pm dismissal).  Aftercare will NOT be available this day.

 

Last Call: SJS Spiritwear Orders

Navy Gold Sweatshirt

Last call for spiritwear orders.  If you forgot to place your order today, please send it in with your child tomorrow morning or drop it off to the office by 8:30am tomorrow.  Thank you.

Show your school pride and support Saint James School with SJS Spiritwear.  Visit saintjamesschool.net/spiritwear for pictures of items and to download an order form.

Orders and payment must be turned into the school office by Monday, December 8th as we will be working with the vendor to try to get them fulfilled prior to Christmas break (barring any unforeseen circumstances such as weather and shipping delays).

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.  As always, we thank you for your support of Saint James School!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boys Varsity Gold Practice Change

Boys Varsity Gold Basketball will practice Monday, December 8th from 7:00-8:30pm.  Tuesday’s practice has been cancelled due to set up needed for the Christmas Fair.