73 Park Street | Manchester, CT 06040 | (860) 643-5088 | Fax: (860) 649-6462 | e-mail: info@saintjamesschool.net
Saint James School
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Fax: (860) 649-6462
e-mail: info@saintjamesschool.net
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Fax: (860) 649-6462
e-mail: info@saintjamesschool.net
$1.00 Dress Down Day This Wednesday 6/11
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThere will be a $1.00 Dress Down day this Wednesday to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand. The dress down day and charity selection are compliments of Alivia (kindergarten) and Taylor (2nd grade), the winners of lunch with the Principal from the 2014 Gala. As part of their afternoon with Mrs. Kanute, they were able to pick a special activity for the whole school.
Please remember, per our school handbook, the following guidelines apply for dress down days:
Congratulations SJS Varsity Soccer
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the the Saint James Sapphire soccer team (8th grade) for winning the Catholic School Soccer league Final Four Tournament on Saturday morning (picture below). They beat Corpus Christi 3-2 and Beat St. Paul 3-0. The Sapphire team also finished the season undefeated. Coach Lachcik of the Saint James Sapphire team received the 2014 Catholic School Soccer League Sportsmanship award.
The St. James Yellow Team (6th/7th grades) finished 4th in the overall tournament. The beat St. Christopher on penalty kicks, lost to St. Bridget 3-1, and beat St. Edwards 2-1.
Congratulations to all our teams on an outstanding season!
Reminder: Field Day 2014
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolField Day for Pre-K through 7th Grade will be held tomorrow – Tuesday, June 10th – from 9:15 to 1:30 (Raindate: Thursday, June 12th).
Please note, there are two changes to the flyer that was sent home: Hot Lunch IS available on Field Day and the 6th Grade should wear GRAY shirts (not pink).
The UPDATED Field Day notice from Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Green may be downloaded HERE.
What to Wear: Students should wear their GYM SHORTS and sneakers for Field Day as well as a shirt in the following color:
Pre-K — White
K — Red
1st — Orange
2nd — Yellow
3rd — Green
4th — Blue
5th — Purple
6th — GRAY
7th — Tie Dye
Teachers — Pink
Buckland Area Carpool For Next Year
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolWe have a family looking to carpool from aftercare to the Buckland Hills area next year. If you live in the area and would like more information, please contact Mrs. DelSignore in the main office (860.643.5088).
Congratulations to the SJS Class of 2014!
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the Saint James School Class of 2014! Below are a few pictures taken today – our 8th graders last day as Saint James students. Many of these boys and girls have been a part of our school since they were three, four, or five years old. They have grown up before our eyes and we could not be more proud of all their accomplishments! We wish the Class of 2014 much success as they now move to the next phase of their academic careers. We look forward to hearing about all your achievements in high school and in the years beyond. May God bless you now and always!
Attention Moms Attending The Mother/Son Event This Sunday
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe coordinators of this year’s Mother/Son event would like to remind all attendees to print and fill out a copy of Star Hill’s Activity Waiver to bring with you on Sunday. The form can be printed HERE. Please fill out the basic information and sign the waiver.
As a reminder, our group will have use of the pool as well as the athletic center so please remember to bring a swimsuit and towel for you and your son(s) if you will be using the pool and everyone should remember to wear sneakers.
We look forward to seeing all the Moms and Sons on Sunday for this fun event!
4th Grade Science Fair
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the Saint James School 4th graders on an amazing job at the 4th grade science fair. There were so many unique and creative ideas! Students did a wonderful job presenting their findings to the younger and older grades as well as the many parents, grandparents, and staff in attendance.
Mother/Son Event – June 8th
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease save the date for the 2014 Saint James School Mother/Son Event, which will be held at the Star Hill Family Athletic Center on June 8th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. The event will feature games in the indoor arena and pool followed by a pizza party. The cost is $12 per person, which covers activities, food, and drinks. Please use the form below to RSVP by June 4th (a hard copy of the flyer will also be sent home in the boys’ school folders today or tomorrow). Attendees are asked to print and sign Star Hill’s waiver to bring with you the day of the event.
SJS Mother/Son Event Flyer
Coventry Carpool For Next Year
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolWe have a family from Coventry looking to start an afternoon carpool after Christmas break next year. If you live in the Coventry area and may be interested, please contact Mrs. DelSignore in the school office.
Crazy Socks & Hats Dress Down Raises $419
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenThank you to all our students and staff who participated in the Crazy Socks & Hats dress down day on Friday in support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2046 located on East Center Street. Together we raised $419.00 which will be donated to the VFW in support of their fundraising efforts for long-overdue building repairs.