Recently our 8th grade students, who are preparing for graduation in the spring, were asked whether they would recommend Saint James School based on their experiences here. We were so moved by the responses, we have decided to post several of them over the next few weeks. We hope you will enjoy reading them as much as we did!
This first one is from 8th grader Kaeleigh who joined SJS in 6th grade:
“Saint James Middle School is the best place to help us prepare for high school. I have many reasons why I chose Saint James above all other middle schools and it was one of the best decisions my family and I made. One reason for choosing Saint James was when I left my old school to shadow, I immediately felt like I was a part of the class. The teachers, staff, and students welcomed me more than you can imagine. The friends and memories I made here will last forever. Another reason for choosing Saint James is that I like having two classrooms of every grade and having a great science lab. The atmosphere of continuous learning is rewarding to me not to mention how proud I feel when my artwork is displayed in the hallways.
Students from Saint James excel and go on to get accepted into excellent high schools such as East Catholic, Mercy, Xavier, and Kingswood Oxford. The teachers prepare us very well making it an easy adjustment for when we get to high school. There are lots of other activities to become involved in while at Saint James such as Student Council, drama club, and sports to name a few. I was very excited to be a part of history when Saint James was recognized and became a blue ribbon school.
I truly believe that you will have a bright future ahead of you if you become a part of Saint James School. I said it before – best decision of my life.”
2014 Drama Club
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe Saint James School Drama club will be performing Magic Golden Apples in the spring. All students in grades 5 – 7 are invited to audition. Auditions for our play will be held on Sunday, February 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm.
Below are some important drama club details:
Date: Most Sundays-beginning February 23, 2014 (Students wishing to be on stage crew will begin in March)
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Place: Saint James Gym/Stage
Fee: $35.00
Production date: May 31, 2014
Parents of students interested in being on stage or part of the stage crew should complete the attached form and send it back to the school office in an envelope marked “Drama.” Also, attached are the Saint James Drama Club audition lines for interested students.
2014 Robotics Club Begins Friday
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolMr. Reilly will be kicking off the 2014 Robotics Club starting this Friday, February 14th. All Saint James School 6th – 8th grade students are welcome to participate. The club will meet every other Friday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm now through the end of school. Any students who wish to be part of this fun group are asked to return the SJS Robotics Club Permission Slip to the school along with the $35.00 activity fee as soon as possible.
2014-2015 Registration
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease be advised that registration paperwork for the 2014-2015 school year was sent home with students (youngest and only) on Tuesday. We are asking that all families please return their completed forms by February 28th to help us with the planning process for next year.
For families who have a student that will be entering the SJS Kindergarten program in the fall, if they are NOT currently enrolled in the SJS Pre-Kindergarten, please contact Mrs. DelSignore in the main office as soon as possible to schedule their Kindergarten screening.
Below are the registration forms in case you are in need of an additional copy. They can also be found under the “Calendars, Forms, & Docs” yellow quicklink on the school website.
Family Registration Form
Tuition Contract
Parish Affiliation Form (for Catholic families only)
Thank you.
Box Tops Special Promotion – Earn 50 Box Tops for SJS
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis week only (Feb 2 – Feb 8, 2014), buy 10 General Mills Box Tops products at ANY store in a single shopping visit, and you can earn 50 eBoxTops for our school! You’ll just need to save and submit your receipt. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1bwytte
Remember, each Box Top equals $0.10 for our school and the amounts add up fast with everyone helping out! Each month, the class that brings in the most box tops wins a dress down day. If you have any questions, please contact parent volunteer coordinator Heather Meyer at grizmeyer@cox.net.
As always, we thank you for your support of our wonderful school!
Friday's Middle School Dance @ SJS
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenSaint James School students attending the school dance on Friday (February 7th) are asked to bring the following items:
6th graders: individually wrapped snacks (no peanut products please)
7th and 8th graders: 1 gallon jugs of water
Please bring items to the cafeteria anytime on Friday or to the gym the night of the school dance.
The dance will run from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Attending students should bring their signed Middle School Dance permission slip and $5.00 entrance fee.
Thank you,
Saint James Middle school Dance Committee
Friday’s Middle School Dance @ SJS
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolSaint James School students attending the school dance on Friday (February 7th) are asked to bring the following items:
6th graders: individually wrapped snacks (no peanut products please)
7th and 8th graders: 1 gallon jugs of water
Please bring items to the cafeteria anytime on Friday or to the gym the night of the school dance.
The dance will run from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Attending students should bring their signed Middle School Dance permission slip and $5.00 entrance fee.
Thank you,
Saint James Middle school Dance Committee
Text Notification System
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFor parents utilizing the Text Notification System for delays and cancellations through WSFB Channel 3, we are aware that there was an issue with the texts going out yesterday. We have spoken to the station and they have fixed the problem. If you continue to have issues receiving text notifications, please let us know.
As a back-up, we strongly recommend signing up for the Text Notification System from WVIT Channel 30 (the link for Channel 30 is also on the homepage of saintjamesschool.net under “School Delays & Closings”). We have noticed that WVIT is consistently the first text we receive when there is a delay or cancellation.
Fox 61 also has a Text Notification System. Please remember to choose the option for Manchester Public Schools as that is the schedule we follow for closings and delays.
Saint James Basketball Games Tonight
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolLooking for a fun activity for this evening? Come on out to cheer on the Saint James School boys and girls JV and Varsity basketball teams as they play Corpus Christi in Wethersfield. All games are being held at Corpus Christi (581 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109). The schedule for the evening is as follows:
5:00pm JV Girls
6:00pm JV Boys
7:00pm Varsity Girls
8:00pm Varsity Boys
The 7:00pm and 8:00pm games will also consist of 8th Grade Recognition Ceremonies.
Good luck Sabers!
8th Graders – In Their Own Words
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolRecently our 8th grade students, who are preparing for graduation in the spring, were asked whether they would recommend Saint James School based on their experiences here. We were so moved by the responses, we have decided to post several of them over the next few weeks. We hope you will enjoy reading them as much as we did!
This first one is from 8th grader Kaeleigh who joined SJS in 6th grade:
“Saint James Middle School is the best place to help us prepare for high school. I have many reasons why I chose Saint James above all other middle schools and it was one of the best decisions my family and I made. One reason for choosing Saint James was when I left my old school to shadow, I immediately felt like I was a part of the class. The teachers, staff, and students welcomed me more than you can imagine. The friends and memories I made here will last forever. Another reason for choosing Saint James is that I like having two classrooms of every grade and having a great science lab. The atmosphere of continuous learning is rewarding to me not to mention how proud I feel when my artwork is displayed in the hallways.
Students from Saint James excel and go on to get accepted into excellent high schools such as East Catholic, Mercy, Xavier, and Kingswood Oxford. The teachers prepare us very well making it an easy adjustment for when we get to high school. There are lots of other activities to become involved in while at Saint James such as Student Council, drama club, and sports to name a few. I was very excited to be a part of history when Saint James was recognized and became a blue ribbon school.
I truly believe that you will have a bright future ahead of you if you become a part of Saint James School. I said it before – best decision of my life.”
Read to Achieve Week 2 Ticket Due Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that the Read to Achieve week 2 ticket is due back tomorrow.