Last Call: Spiritwear Reminder

As a reminder, the SJS Spiritwear Store will remain open through the end of this week if you would like to order Basketball, Cheer, or General Spiritwear items https://saintjamesstore.com/collections/all

Items purchased can be shipped to SJS for pick-up at no charge (we will send an email when items are available to pick-up).

Questions may be directed to Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.

Tomorrow: Veterans Day

Thank you to all the active and retired military members who registered to attend our Veterans Day celebration tomorrow.  Our students and staff are looking forward to honoring you with a special presentation!  Please feel free to wear your uniform if you would like, but it is not required.  Spouses are welcome to attend with our registered guests.  We will open the gymnasium doors at 8:45am to welcome our guests of honor.

8th Graders Share their Inventions

Congratulations Cross Country

Important Calendar Updates

Due to a busing conflict with the town, Saint James School has decided we will dismiss ALL students at 11:00am (instead of 12:05pm) on Wednesday, November 22nd – the day before Thanksgiving Recess – AND Friday, December 22nd – the day before Christmas Recess.  Aftercare WILL be in session on both these days starting at 11:00am. Please update your calendars accordingly.  Buses will be available at the 11:00am dismissal.

Last Call: Ski & Snowboard Club Interest Form

Please complete by TUESDAY (11/7).  Registration paperwork will be sent to those who expressed interest on this form first.  Space is limited.

We are finalizing plans for the 2024 SJS Ski & Snowboard Club!  Ski & Snowboard Club is for students in grades 3 – 8 (students in grades 3 & 4 MUST have a parent or guardian present at all of the sessions in order to participate – they do not have to ski).

Before we move forward with booking the buses, etc. we need to know what the interest level is this year.  Please fill out this form if your student(s) will participate and if you or a member of your family will be attending as well: https://forms.gle/EWLpHqAZhLDWTdrJ6

Some things to keep in mind:

* Dates would be 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, and 2/23 leaving from school at 2:00pm and returning to school at 8:45pm.

* Parent volunteers are needed for the bus, lodge, and on the slopes.  Please note yourself on the form if you will be attending and if you will be riding on the bus or driving up separately.

* Ticket/rental/lesson costs will be as follows:  Lift Ticket Only $160 (4 visits x $40); Lift Ticket with Lesson – $212 (4 visits x $53); Lift Ticket with Rental Equipment – $232 (4 visits x $58); Lift Ticket with Lesson & Rental Equipment – $272 (4 visits x $68).  Lessons are 1 hour.

* There will be an additional cost for the bus – depending on how many families wish to participate and how many buses we need will determine this cost.  We anticipate approximately $120 total per participant ($30 per person x 4 trips) but need to understand how many families are interested to provide an accurate number.

* You must commit to all four dates (if a date is missed a lift ticket will be given to use at a future date, but there is no reimbursement for bus).  Please note there could be conflicts with basketball as we do not have game dates yet.

* The bus will depart from Saint James School at 2:00pm and will return to SJS at approximately 8:45pm.

Thank you to Mr. Joyner for spearheading this again for our school!  We are excited to get SJS back on the slopes for another season!

Election Day Pre-K Fun

Since today is Election Day, classes have been talking about voting and elections – even our youngest learners! Here are our Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students voting for which book they should read at story time. 

Basketball Practices Begin Next Week!

Basketball practices begin next week.  Please remember your student must be fully registered to play basketball this year (meaning all required forms are on file at the school and the correct sports fee has been paid) before they can attend practice.   If you are unsure about paperwork, please reach out to Mrs. Thornton in the SJS main office.   Also, we have reopened the SJS Spiritwear Store if you would like to order items now that the season is starting:  https://saintjamesstore.com/collections/all

Practice times for next week are as follows:

Boys Varsity (Gr 7&8)
Tues 6:00 – 8:00pm
Thurs 6:45 – 8:00pm

Girls Varsity (Gr 7&8)
Mon 6:00 – 8:00pm
Wed 6:00 – 8:00pm

Boys JV (Gr 6)
Wed 4:30 – 6:00pm
Fri 4:30 – 6:00pm

Girls JV (Gr. 4-6)
Thurs 5:30 – 6:45pm

Boys Gr. 4&5 League
Mon 4:30 – 6:00pm
Tues 4:30 – 6:00pm

1st Grade Science Lesson on Bees

As part of their science lessons, on Thursday 1st grade students enjoyed a special presentation from local beekeeper Mrs. Beth Werner.  Students learned about many of the ways bees are vital to our planet and had the opportunity…

Note About Hot Lunch on Veterans Day

As a reminder, Saint James School IS in session on Veterans Day (Friday, November 10th) – however we will NOT have cafeteria service available that day.  Our cafeteria staff is employed through the Manchester Public School system, which is closed that day.

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING A LUNCH FROM HOME ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH.

We will, however, have our normal School Buses that day.