On Tuesday, May 7th, Saint James School Fourth Graders took a tour of Historic Manchester to learn more about the rich history of our town.  They visited the Manchester History Center, Fire Museum, Old Manchester Museum, Cheney Homestead, and Keeney Schoolhouse.  Volunteers from the Manchester Historical Society were on hand to offer guided tours of each site.  Pictures from the day are below.

Assumption school will host the last middle school dance of the school year this Friday, May 10th.  Please remember to print, sign, and bring a copy of the Assumption Dance Permission Form

Please note, Land’s End is having a site wide sale that includes Uniform Items beginning next Thursday and running through Tuesday, May 21st.  Click for flyer.

Today Mrs. Plante’s 8th Grade Science Class showcased what they have learned about Newton’s Laws by creating/testing a device they designed to protect a raw egg from a 6 meter fall.

Today Saint James School was honored to host Purple Heart Homes Co-Founder Dale Beatty, an Iraq war veteran who has dedicated his life to helping other wounded vets.  Joining him at the school was Staff Sgt. Sandra Lee – also an Iraq war veteran injured while deployed, and her service dog.  Sandra will be receiving a home here in Manchester thanks to the Purple Heart Homes program.  Mr. Beatty spoke to students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade about  the importance of supporting our military when they return from service.  If you wish, you can read more about the project and organization here.

Saint James School is proud to support Ms. Lee and welcome her to the community by collecting items for her to use in her new home.  Please be on the lookout for a list of items being requested, which will be sent home with students (and via e-mail) in the next week or so.