Dear Parents, Guardians, & Students,
As the school year draws to a close, I wanted to again thank all the SJS families that participated in our school-wide survey a couple of months ago. Your feedback is very important to us and we know that Saint James will continue to thrive with a solid collaborative effort between our families and the school.
The members of our accreditation steering committee, Father Cavanaugh, and I have spent a lot of time reviewing the survey responses in detail as well as reading each and every comment. The steering committee also reviewed the feedback on a broader level with the teachers, staff, and school board – all of whom are actively engaged in the upcoming re-accreditation process.
As we reviewed the comments, there were several common “themes” that stood out to us. Some of these items are now being addressed while others are more appropriate for long-range planning by the school board. Presently, for example, we are working to secure funding to replace the breezeway roof this summer and we will be adding iPad technology in the upper grades (5th – 8th as a first phase) during the next school year. Additionally, there were several comments about adding to our after-school activity offerings and I am looking for parents, grandparents, or others who may be interested in spearheading those efforts. Suggestions included (but are not limited to) an art club, elementary-level running club, and choral group. These items are just a few of the many items parents, guardians, and students commented on. There are several others items that we will be continuing to brainstorm and work on over the summer.
As a reminder, our re-accreditation visiting team will be at Saint James School in October of 2015. Over the course of the summer and next school year the administration, faculty, and staff will be working very hard to put together all the required documentation; Your feedback is – and will continue to be – an essential part of our re-accreditation process.
Thank you again for your time and your commitment to making Saint James School the very best place for our students to grow and learn.
Sincerely,
Patricia A. Kanute
Principal
Reminder for Parents of Incoming Kindergartners & New Families
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOur annual “Meet & Sweet” event for all NEW Saint James elementary/middle school families and their buddy families will be held the evening of Tuesday, August 26th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. All incoming Kindergarten students and their families (even if they have older siblings already at the school) are also invited to attend.
This special event will be held in the parking lot between the main school and the pre-kindergarten building. (In the event of rain, we will be in the school gym).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Supply Fundraiser Orders Due Friday August 8th
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolParents who plan to purchase their child(ren)’s school supplies through our online ordering fundraiser are asked to please place their order by this Friday (August 8th) in order to receive them in time for the first day of school. For details and ordering information, please click the link below.
Online School Supply Fundraiser
If you need a new copy of the 2014-2015 School Supply Lists, you can access them using the links below:
2014-2015 School Supplies List Grades K-5
2014-2015 School Supplies List Grades 6-8
Sweet Frog Fundraiser
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolHop on over to Sweet Frog in Manchester next Wednesday (August 13th) between 6:00pm and 9:00pm and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to Saint James School. No flyer is necessary. Please help spread the word to your family and friends! We look forward to seeing you there!
Reminder: Order Next Year's School Supplies Online, Have Them Shipped to Your Home
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenThis summer you have the option to order your child’s school supplies online and have them delivered directly to your home. In addition, Saint James School receives a percentage of every sale – convenience for you and a great way to support SJS! Plus, even if you already have some of the supplies leftover from prior years, you can choose not to include those in your purchase. Visit schooltoolbox.com and select “Find Boxes Now” to check it out or to begin placing your order.
Reminder: Order Next Year’s School Supplies Online, Have Them Shipped to Your Home
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis summer you have the option to order your child’s school supplies online and have them delivered directly to your home. In addition, Saint James School receives a percentage of every sale – convenience for you and a great way to support SJS! Plus, even if you already have some of the supplies leftover from prior years, you can choose not to include those in your purchase. Visit schooltoolbox.com and select “Find Boxes Now” to check it out or to begin placing your order.
Letter Regarding FACTS Tuition Accounts
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease take a moment to review the attached letter (click link below) from Denise Mayo, the FACTS Tuition Manager for our school. Thank you.
FACTS Customer ID Letter
Glastonbury Carpool
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolWe have a new family joining us from Glastonbury this upcoming school year that is interested in carpooling. If you live in Glastonbury and may be interested, please contact Mrs. DelSignore in the school office and she will put you in touch with the family.
Reminder: Saint James School Cross Country (Grades 5-8)
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolAs most of you are thinking of sun, fun, and no school, what better time to don your running shoes and explore the great outdoors!
I would like to encourage students entering 5th – 8th grade to come out in September for the SJS Cross Country Team. There will be two practices per week with a competition on either a Friday or Saturday. Practices will take place on Tuesday afternoons following school and Saturday mornings. This is the first year that cross country has been introduce to 5th graders in the hopes of generating interest to the program at an earlier age.
Attached you will find a summer training schedule for those who are inspired to come ready to run in September. I hope to find many new recruits eager to join the Saint James cross country team! The Manchester Running Club sponsors the Thursday Night Track & Field Series at Manchester High School, July 10-31st. This is open to all ages and consists of various running, jumping and throwing events. Also, East Catholic offers summer sports programs which include boys & girls cross country, August 11th-15th. This is open to all students entering 5-9 grade.
Parents – attached is a health form that will need to be completed before any practice or competition. The season begins quickly, so it would be wise to have all forms completed prior to the beginning of school. Also a $35.00 Cross Country fee is required before participation.
I would welcome any assistants to aid with practices and/or competitions. We will need parents and/or assistants to help in transporting students to and from a local location for practice. Please feel free to contact me this summer if interested.
Have a safe summer and happy running!
Coach O’Neill
Cross Country Training Schedule
Athletics Health Form 2014-2015
Survey Thank You From Mrs. Kanute
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDear Parents, Guardians, & Students,
As the school year draws to a close, I wanted to again thank all the SJS families that participated in our school-wide survey a couple of months ago. Your feedback is very important to us and we know that Saint James will continue to thrive with a solid collaborative effort between our families and the school.
The members of our accreditation steering committee, Father Cavanaugh, and I have spent a lot of time reviewing the survey responses in detail as well as reading each and every comment. The steering committee also reviewed the feedback on a broader level with the teachers, staff, and school board – all of whom are actively engaged in the upcoming re-accreditation process.
As we reviewed the comments, there were several common “themes” that stood out to us. Some of these items are now being addressed while others are more appropriate for long-range planning by the school board. Presently, for example, we are working to secure funding to replace the breezeway roof this summer and we will be adding iPad technology in the upper grades (5th – 8th as a first phase) during the next school year. Additionally, there were several comments about adding to our after-school activity offerings and I am looking for parents, grandparents, or others who may be interested in spearheading those efforts. Suggestions included (but are not limited to) an art club, elementary-level running club, and choral group. These items are just a few of the many items parents, guardians, and students commented on. There are several others items that we will be continuing to brainstorm and work on over the summer.
As a reminder, our re-accreditation visiting team will be at Saint James School in October of 2015. Over the course of the summer and next school year the administration, faculty, and staff will be working very hard to put together all the required documentation; Your feedback is – and will continue to be – an essential part of our re-accreditation process.
Thank you again for your time and your commitment to making Saint James School the very best place for our students to grow and learn.
Sincerely,
Patricia A. Kanute
Principal
Letter Regarding Skort Policy
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe attached letter regarding the skort policy will be sent home with our female students today.
June 12 2014 Skort Uniform Letter