Information regarding Baptism, First Penance, and First Communion for ALL SJS Catholic Families:
* If you have a child who has not received the sacrament of Baptism, regardless of age, and you would like for them to do so this school year, please reach out to Rachel Bursiewicz, Leader of Religious Education at Manchester Catholic Community at leaderofeducation@manchestercatholic.org. or 860-643-2403 ext. 105.
* Likewise, if you have a child in grades 3 to 8 who has not received the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist and you would like them to do so this year, please reach out to Ms. Bursiewicz using the information above and she will coordinate with our school.
* If your child is in grades 2 – 8 and will be making these sacraments this year, please note that there are two required Family Days for Sacrament preparation. Families are asked to attend 10:00a.m. Mass at Saint Bartholomew Church and continue the preparation immediately following Mass, on both Sunday, January 21st and Sunday, May 5th. The student and at least one parent must attend.
Pre-K Thanksgiving Friendship Cornucopias
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThanksgiving Recess
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, dismissal will take place at 11:00am tomorrow and the school is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving Recess. Aftercare will be in session, just remember students going to aftercare will need lunch from home.
The SJS Main Office will close at 12:00pm on Wednesday and reopen on Monday, November 27th at 7:30am.
For families that use the school buses, please note we will have ALL of our regular buses on Wednesday (not the typical Wednesday combined bus schedule)
Grade 2 STEM Club
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note that the Grade 2 STEM Club is full for this upcoming session
Grade 3 Reading Café
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis morning, third grade students were surprised (and excited!) find their classrooms transformed into “Reading Cafés” – each with a crackling fire (on the viewboard), decorated tables, and their teacher dressed as a maître d’. This special lesson was to teach the 3rd graders about different genres of books and to encourage them to broaden their reading horizons….
All Bands Practice Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAll three bands will rehearse tomorrow – Tuesday, November 21st – due to the short week. Please make sure your student has their instrument tomorrow.
Due Tomorrow: Christmas Pie Fundraiser
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe Saint James School HSA invites families to participate in our exciting pie fundraiser featuring Grandma’s Gourmet Country Pies. With delivery just in time for Christmas, the delicious assortment of pies includes Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Coconut Custard, Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream, Boston Cream, Brownie Supreme, Banana Cream, and Cheesecake Pie. All Pies are large 10” pies.
The pie brochure and an informational flyer were sent home on November 1st. Call the office if you need a new copy. Orders are due to the office tomorrow – November 21st.
As always, we thank you for your support!
Notice About Catholic Sacraments
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolInformation regarding Baptism, First Penance, and First Communion for ALL SJS Catholic Families:
* If you have a child who has not received the sacrament of Baptism, regardless of age, and you would like for them to do so this school year, please reach out to Rachel Bursiewicz, Leader of Religious Education at Manchester Catholic Community at leaderofeducation@manchestercatholic.org. or 860-643-2403 ext. 105.
* Likewise, if you have a child in grades 3 to 8 who has not received the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist and you would like them to do so this year, please reach out to Ms. Bursiewicz using the information above and she will coordinate with our school.
* If your child is in grades 2 – 8 and will be making these sacraments this year, please note that there are two required Family Days for Sacrament preparation. Families are asked to attend 10:00a.m. Mass at Saint Bartholomew Church and continue the preparation immediately following Mass, on both Sunday, January 21st and Sunday, May 5th. The student and at least one parent must attend.
Poster Contest UPDATE
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFor students participating in the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, please note that paper size should not exceed 11×17 (the flyer says “approximately 11×17”, so this is a clarification sent to us by the Knights of Columbus).
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
2nd Grade STEM Club
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThere will be a session of STEM Club on Thurs, November 30 for students in Grade 2. If your child would like to attend, please complete the persmisson form.
STEM Club Permission Slip 113023
St. Bridget School Craft Fair
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOn Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Saint Bridget School will host over 60 crafters selling handmade soaps and lotions, Christmas décor, wood carved items, jewelry, stocking stuffers, crocheted items, ornaments, the best kettle popcorn, and so much more. They will also be serving lunch items for purchase in the school cafeteria. Admission and parking are free.