As we welcome parents and families back to the new school year, the Saint James School HSA Board would like to take a moment to introduce themselves:

President – Diane Parsons is returning for her second year as president with SJS, and was previously on the HSA board at another school for 3 years.  She has two daughters at SJS, Alexandra is in 5^th grade and Evanthea is in 4^th.

Co-vice Presidents – Linda Carpenter is returning for her second year as co-VP, following 8 years on the board as President/Co-president, VP, and pre-k rep.  She has two children at SJS, Victoria is in 8^th and Peyton is in 5^th.  Darcy Donnelly is returning for her second year as co-VP as well, following 6 years on the board as Co-president, VP, and Co-vice president.  Darcy has two children at SJS, Steven is in 7^th grade and Rachel is in 5^th.

Secretary – Alicia Poth is celebrating her first year on the board, second with HSA.  Alicia has three children, Stefan is currently in 1^st and Elinor and James are future students!

Treasurer – Colleen Barrett is returning for another year as Treasurer.  Colleen has a daughter in 8th grade, Olivia.

Social Chair – Mary Ann Creamer will be returning for her second year as Social Chair and third year with HSA.  Mary Ann has three children attending Saint James – Ben is in 4^th grade, Michael is in 3^rd, and Samantha is in 2^nd.

 

All parents/grandparents are welcome to come to any HSA meeting – we are welcoming new ideas, new helpers, new committee chairs right now!  Our meetings are always the first Tuesday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Diane at diane@parsonsphoto.org.

 

Have a new idea for a fundraiser?  Please fill out the HSA Event Request Form  and send it over before the first of the month.  You can also download the form anytime by clicking on the SCHOOL DOCUMENTS & MORE yellow quick link on the right side of the saintjamesschool.net homepage.

 

 

 

On Friday, your child should have brought home the informational form and permission slip for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day.  If your child will have a grandparent or special person attending on October 21st, please complete the bottom portion of the form and return it to your child’s teacher by October 15th.

 

 

 

 

 

Please join us on Saturday, October 25th, as the Saint James School HSA hosts the school’s annual Halloween Party for students in grades Pre-K through 5th.   There will be a DJ for dancing and lots of fun games and prizes.  Please open the 2014 Halloween Party Flyer for more details.  We hope to see you there!

 

 

Just a reminder that Class Pictures will be taken tomorrow.  Specific uniform items are required for class picture day:

 

Grades K-5 Girls:  Skort with navy or yellow SJS polo;

Grades K-5 Boys: Khaki PANTS with navy or yellow SJS polo;

Grades 6-8 Girls: Skort with button down SJS oxford;

Grade 6-8 Boys: Khaki PANTS with button down SJS oxford and tie

 

 

 

 

The 6th – 8th grade members of the Saint James School Cross Country team will be competing in the 3rd Annual Harry Geraghty Cross Country Invitational this coming Saturday, September 27th.  The girls middle school race is at 9:00am.  The boys middle school race is at 9:30am.  Please arrive at 8:00am.    The race is at Rockville High School, 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon.