This notice is for all parent/guardians whose children will be attending the Christmas Movie and Pizza Party of December 13th.
We wish to make you aware that after 12:05pm dismissal on 12/13, all school staff, including the school nurse will NOT be in the school building during the time of the party (which runs from dismissal until 4:00pm).
If your child becomes ill, injured or has an emergency the parent volunteers will be contacting parents/guardians to come to the school.
If your child has specific health issues that we should be aware of, we recommend that parents contact either of the following parent volunteers before December 13th:
Diane Parsons @ 860-614-2456 or diane@parsonsphoto.org
Darcy Donnelly @ 860-249-3020 or ddonnell@travelers.com
If you have any questions or concerns, you may also contact the Saint James School Nurse @ 860-643-5088
Band and Lessons Resume Tomorrow (Thursday)
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolMr. Corcoran would like to remind all our band students that band and lessons will resume on Thursday so please remember your instruments.
Dress Down Day – January 2nd
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolA huge THANK YOU to everyone who bought in toys for our Christmas toy drive. Many children who would have gone without will now have presents under the tree thanks to your kindness and generosity. In honor of your extremely generous support, we will have a dress down day on Thursday, January 2nd – the day we come back from break. Merry Christmas!
Lost & Found Items – Pictures
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenBelow are pictures of the items still remaining in our lost & found (clicking the picture will enlarge it). The tables will be set up through the end of day Thursday. Please feel free to stop by at morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, or during the day to see if any of these “lost” items belong to your family. After Thursday, any remaining sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, etc. will be delivered to a local shelter or, if appropriate, sent over to our uniform closet.
Lost & Found Items – Pictures
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolBelow are pictures of the items still remaining in our lost & found (clicking the picture will enlarge it). The tables will be set up through the end of day Thursday. Please feel free to stop by at morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, or during the day to see if any of these “lost” items belong to your family. After Thursday, any remaining sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, etc. will be delivered to a local shelter or, if appropriate, sent over to our uniform closet.
Saint James School Family Directory
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolPlease be on the lookout for the Saint James School Family Directory, coming home with students today or tomorrow. One copy is being sent home per family (it will come home with the youngest child). Please remember, parents had to opt in or out of the directory, so not all SJS families will be included.
Box Tops Winners
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to Mrs. Cunningham’s 1st grade class for winning the November dress down day. Her class brought in 731 box tops for the month. In second place was Mrs. St. Jean with over 600 box tops. Mrs. Cunningham will let her class know when their dress down day will occur.
2nd Grade Gingerbread Houses
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolLast Thursday, our 2nd graders participated in a much loved tradition – making gingerbread houses to bring home for Christmas. Mrs. Buono and Mrs. Crocini, both of whom retired from Saint James School several years ago, returned to help and join in the fun (pictures below):
Reminder: SJS Toy Drive December 2nd – 20th
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that the Saint James School student council is collecting toys for Community Partners in Action. Families helped by this organization have a particular need for Christmas presents for their children – these toys and gifts are greatly appreciated!
Between now and December 20th, each grade can help by bringing in the following:
Pre-Kindergarten: Toys for babies and toddlers
Grades K-3: toys for ages 3-8
Grades 4-6: toys for ages 8-12 (i.e. Nerf sports toys and arts/crafts kits are popular)
Grades 7-8: gift cards (i.e. Target, McDonalds, etc.), arts/crafts kits or other items appropriate for ages 13-14.
Attached here is a copy of the flyer that was sent home with students
Reminder: Christmas Store Begins Tomorrow
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that the Saint James School Christmas Store begins tomorrow. Students will have an opportunity to purchase low cost items for anyone on their shopping list. All items are $2.00 or less. If you would like your child to purchase items at the Christmas Store, please remember to send them in with money tomorrow. There may be an additional opportunity to purchase items on Thursday depending on remaining inventory.
You can read more about the Christmas Store here
Attention Parents Attending the Christmas Movie & Pizza Party
/in Uncategorized /by jonesenThis notice is for all parent/guardians whose children will be attending the Christmas Movie and Pizza Party of December 13th.
We wish to make you aware that after 12:05pm dismissal on 12/13, all school staff, including the school nurse will NOT be in the school building during the time of the party (which runs from dismissal until 4:00pm).
If your child becomes ill, injured or has an emergency the parent volunteers will be contacting parents/guardians to come to the school.
If your child has specific health issues that we should be aware of, we recommend that parents contact either of the following parent volunteers before December 13th:
Diane Parsons @ 860-614-2456 or diane@parsonsphoto.org
Darcy Donnelly @ 860-249-3020 or ddonnell@travelers.com
If you have any questions or concerns, you may also contact the Saint James School Nurse @ 860-643-5088