Families looking at educational choices for Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, and/or Middle School are encouraged to come see the Saint James School difference.
Our traditional, accelerated, and innovative curriculum is designed to challenge students to think, create, question, and discover while providing a solid foundation in all major disciplines. In addition, our teachers have the flexibility to utilize a variety of teaching methods based on their experience of what works best for the students currently sitting in their classroom.
The inclusion of faith, fine arts, and numerous extra-curricular activities provide Saint James School students with a well-rounded foundation for success in High School and beyond.
We invite you to join us at our upcoming open houses to learn more:
Please Pre-Register for one (or more) of our Open House events HERE
Open House Events
November 7, 2017 (Kindergarten – Grade 8) @ 8:30am
January 30, 2018 (Kindergarten – Grade 8) @ 8:30am
These daytime open houses offer prospective families an opportunity to see our school in action. Each open house will begin with a brief presentation in the school gym at 8:30am, followed by guided tours of the school. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions regarding academics, extra curricular programs, the extended day program, and the school’s financial aid/tuition assistance program.
April 26, 2018 (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8) @ 6:30pm
Occurring after school hours, our evening open house offers families a greater opportunity to talk to the classroom teachers and review curriculum materials. For our K-8 programs, the evening open house will begin with a brief presentation in the school gym, followed by guided, informational tours of the school.
For the Pre-Kindergarten open house, families may drop in anytime between 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Shadow Visit (By Appointment Only)
Students entering Grades 1 – 8 may participate in our “Saber for a Day” shadow program which provides them with the opportunity to visit the school for a full or half day to meet potential classmates and see what being a Saint James School “Saber” is all about. Prospective students are also welcome to shadow on the days of the Open Houses (November 7, January 30). Please contact the school office at 860.643.5088 or e-mail our Advancement Director, Amy Guenther, at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net to schedule a time.
Informational Tours (By Appointment Only)
If you cannot make any of the Open House dates, we invite you to schedule an informational tour of Saint James School that better fits your schedule. Please contact the school office at 860.643.5088 or e-mail our Advancement Director, Amy Guenther, at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net to schedule a time.
Admissions
To learn more about our Kindergarten – Grade 8 admissions process, please click HERE. You can learn more about the Pre-Kindergarten admissions process by clicking HERE. Also, our Kindergarten teachers have put together some helpful advice for parents of 4 and 5-year-old children. Please click HERE to read the article.
You’re Invited:
/in News /by Saint James SchoolFamilies looking at educational choices for Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, and/or Middle School are encouraged to come see the Saint James School difference.
Our traditional, accelerated, and innovative curriculum is designed to challenge students to think, create, question, and discover while providing a solid foundation in all major disciplines. In addition, our teachers have the flexibility to utilize a variety of teaching methods based on their experience of what works best for the students currently sitting in their classroom.
The inclusion of faith, fine arts, and numerous extra-curricular activities provide Saint James School students with a well-rounded foundation for success in High School and beyond.
We invite you to join us at our upcoming open houses to learn more:
Please Pre-Register for one (or more) of our Open House events HERE
Open House Events
November 7, 2017 (Kindergarten – Grade 8) @ 8:30am
January 30, 2018 (Kindergarten – Grade 8) @ 8:30am
These daytime open houses offer prospective families an opportunity to see our school in action. Each open house will begin with a brief presentation in the school gym at 8:30am, followed by guided tours of the school. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions regarding academics, extra curricular programs, the extended day program, and the school’s financial aid/tuition assistance program.
April 26, 2018 (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8) @ 6:30pm
Occurring after school hours, our evening open house offers families a greater opportunity to talk to the classroom teachers and review curriculum materials. For our K-8 programs, the evening open house will begin with a brief presentation in the school gym, followed by guided, informational tours of the school.
For the Pre-Kindergarten open house, families may drop in anytime between 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Shadow Visit (By Appointment Only)
Students entering Grades 1 – 8 may participate in our “Saber for a Day” shadow program which provides them with the opportunity to visit the school for a full or half day to meet potential classmates and see what being a Saint James School “Saber” is all about. Prospective students are also welcome to shadow on the days of the Open Houses (November 7, January 30). Please contact the school office at 860.643.5088 or e-mail our Advancement Director, Amy Guenther, at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net to schedule a time.
Informational Tours (By Appointment Only)
If you cannot make any of the Open House dates, we invite you to schedule an informational tour of Saint James School that better fits your schedule. Please contact the school office at 860.643.5088 or e-mail our Advancement Director, Amy Guenther, at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net to schedule a time.
Admissions
To learn more about our Kindergarten – Grade 8 admissions process, please click HERE. You can learn more about the Pre-Kindergarten admissions process by clicking HERE. Also, our Kindergarten teachers have put together some helpful advice for parents of 4 and 5-year-old children. Please click HERE to read the article.
Crosswalk Safety
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolA reminder note for parents/students who use the crosswalks at morning drop-off time: Please remind students to WAIT for our crossing guards to be in position and INDICATE to them that they can safely cross BEFORE stepping off the sidewalk and into the crosswalk. Thank you.
Reminder: Conference Sign-Ups
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder to stop in to the main office hallway this week and sign up for your child(ren)’s parent-teacher conference(s).
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Ups
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolSign-up sheets for parent-teacher conferences will be posted in the main hallway (by the main office) all next week (beginning Monday, November 4th). Conferences are being held on Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th. Please STOP IN during morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up or during school hours to sign up for a time slot. Please do NOT call the office to make an appointment. Thank you
Mass Tomorrow For All Saints Day
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease note that due to the forecast of heavy rains for tomorrow morning, the All Saints Day Mass for students is scheduled to be held at the school instead of Saint James Church.
Box Tops
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolTomorrow is the last day to submit Box Tops for the month of October. Remember, the class with the most Box Tops each month wins a dress down day! We thank you for your support!
Uniform Reminders
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that tomorrow is a Halloween Colors dress down day for all SJS students. Friday begins the Winter Uniform requirements.
Bishop Leonard P. Blair Appointed New Archbishop of Hartford Archdiocese
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolYesterday it was announced that His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Leonard Paul Blair, as the fifth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Bishop Blair was officially introduced as the new Archbishop during a press conference at the Archdiocesan Center at Saint Thomas Seminary yesterday morning. The press conference can be viewed HERE.
Parent Testimonials For Office of Catholic Schools
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe Hartford Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools is looking for parent/guardian testimonials to post on their website about how much parents value their children’s Catholic school education.
Please consider writing a testimonial regarding the benefits of a Saint James School/Catholic school education and submitting it to Mrs. Kanute to pass along to the Office of Catholic Schools (as well as for possible use in Saint James School’s own marketing efforts).
Testimonials can be written and turned into Mrs. Kanute at the school office or e-mailed to her at pkanute@saintjamesschool.net.
We thank you for your support in helping us tout the many wonderful benefits of SJS!
Basketball Sports Fee Reminder
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder for students playing basketball this season – the sports fee is $65 for boys and girls Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. The fee is due to the school office this week. Coaches will be in touch with their team regarding practice dates and times.
As previously mentioned, due to an overwhelming demand among boys this year, Saint James School is designing a structured developmental play program for our 4th & 5th grade boys. This will allow our students to play against teams equally matched in ability. This program will have a $40 sports fee. Please bear with us as we work out the details concerning this new program. We expect to have more details for parents shortly.