Book Buddy Fridays

On Friday afternoons, our 4th graders and 1st graders pair up and take turns reading to each other. It’s just one of the many ways Saint James School fosters compassion, a community atmosphere, and responsibility.    The 1st graders are always so excited to spend time with their older buddy and the 4th graders really take their role as mentors very seriously.  Here are a few candid pictures we captured this past Friday.

   

Saint James School Scarecrow – Please vote for us!

Scarecrows on Main are back! This year’s Saint James School scarecrow was designed and created by the Saint James School student council along with art teachers Mrs. Sabatella and Mrs. Thrall. Voting will take place through October 25th at several places on Main Street:

  • Ballot boxes will be placed at the following 7 Downtown locations:
    • Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main
    • Great Harvest Bread Co., 809 Main
    • Silk City Antiques, 845 Main
    • CT Works, 893 Main
    • Anne Miller Real Estate, 975 Main
    • Salon Petit, 968 Main
    • Pinewood Furniture, 1115 Main
  • Votes will be collected from all ballot boxes on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 25th.
  • Contest winners will be announced at the Scarecrow Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 26th

We hope you will vote for SJS!

 

 

Aftercare/Extended Day Program Note

For parents using the school’s Aftercare/Extended Day program:  Please be advised there will be no Aftercare/ Extended Day on Friday, December 13th, which is a half day (12:05 dismissal).  Parents will need to make other arrangements for that day.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Basketball Schedule For Next Week

Monday (9/30):  Girls Open Gym  4th & 5th Grade – 5:00pm – 6:00pm;

Monday (9/30):   Girls Open Gym Girls 6th – 8th Grade – 6:00pm – 7:30pm;

Tuesday (10/1):  COACH’S MEETING for any parent interested in coaching basketball and all current coaches 6:00pm in the gym.

Tuesday (10/1): Boys Open Gym 6th – 8th Grade – 7:00pm – 8:30pm;

Wednesday (10/2):  Girls Open Gym Grades 6th – 8th – 5:oopm – 7:00pm;

Thursday (10/3):  Boys Open Gym Grades 4th – 6th – 6:30pm – 7:30pm;

Thursday (10/3):  Boys Open Gym Grades 7th – 8th – 7:30pm – 8:30pm;

 

Tryouts for teams will begin the week of October 9th.  A formal tryout schedule will be posted after the Coach’s meeting on Tuesday.

 

Please remember, students will NOT be allowed to participate in any Open Gyms or Tryouts until they have a full- completed 2013-2014 Athletic Health Form on file with the school

 

 

Fall Fundraiser Orders Due This Friday

Thank you to everyone who is participating in our 2013 Fall Fundraiser to benefit Saint James School.  Please remember that orders are due to the school office by the end of the school day this Friday, September 27th.  Due to the quick turnaround on this fundraiser, unfortunately we will be unable to accept orders into the school after Friday afternoon.

 

Lands End: 30% Off + Free Shipping on $50+

Need to purchase new uniform items?  Lands End is offering Free Shipping on orders over $50 + 30% off all merchandise now through October 1st.  At checkout‚ enter the Promotion Code GRAND and PIN 2055.

Grandparents & Special Person's Day

On Thursday, October 24, 2013, Saint James School will be celebrating our annual tradition of Grandparents’ and Special Persons’ Day.  This is an opportunity for our students to share their school with a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other special friend of the family that is a strong supporter of their educational achievements.

The celebration will begin around 10:00am and conclude with the special person participating in an activity in the child’s classroom.  Please keep in mind when thinking about who to invite that our school has three stair levels and no elevators.  Also, please keep in mind there is always a large percentage of students who do not have a visitor on this day due to schedules, distance, etc. and that is perfectly okay as well.

The 2013 Grandparents’ and Special Persons’ Day Committee is hard at work planning this fun event.  Please be on the lookout for more details to be sent home shortly.

Grandparents & Special Person’s Day

On Thursday, October 24, 2013, Saint James School will be celebrating our annual tradition of Grandparents’ and Special Persons’ Day.  This is an opportunity for our students to share their school with a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other special friend of the family that is a strong supporter of their educational achievements.

The celebration will begin around 10:00am and conclude with the special person participating in an activity in the child’s classroom.  Please keep in mind when thinking about who to invite that our school has three stair levels and no elevators.  Also, please keep in mind there is always a large percentage of students who do not have a visitor on this day due to schedules, distance, etc. and that is perfectly okay as well.

The 2013 Grandparents’ and Special Persons’ Day Committee is hard at work planning this fun event.  Please be on the lookout for more details to be sent home shortly.

Saint James School Basketball & Open Gym Schedules

There will be a meeting on October 1st at 6:00pm in the Saint James School Gym for any parents who are interested in coaching/assistant coaching for Basketball.  We are in need of many volunteers to help us with this very popular school sport.

There is not currently a coach for the boys 4th & 5th grade so no open gym/clinics are scheduled this week for those grades.  The remaining basketball schedule for the week is as follows (remember, the Saint James School Athletics Health Form 2013-2014 must be submitted to the school before your student can participate in this program (no exceptions will be made):

ST JAMES OPEN GYMS WEEK OF 9-22-13

MONDAY: GIRLS

5 TO 6PM : 4TH,5TH AND 6TH GRADERS

6 TO 8PM: 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS

 

TUESDAY: BOYS

6:30 TO 8:30PM: 6TH,7TH AND 8TH GRADE

 

WEDNESDAY: GIRLS

5 TO 6PM: 4TH AND 5TH GRADE

6 TO 8PM: 6,7,8TH GRADE

 

THURSDAY: BOYS

6:30 TO 8:30PM:  6TH,7TH AND 8TH GRADE

 

 

Saint James School Basketball & Open Gym Schedules

There will be a meeting on October 1st at 6:00pm in the Saint James School Gym for any parents who are interested in coaching/assistant coaching for Basketball.  We are in need of many volunteers to help us with this very popular school sport.

There is not currently a coach for the boys 4th & 5th grade so no open gym/clinics are scheduled this week for those grades.  The remaining basketball schedule for the week is as follows (remember, the Saint James School Athletics Health Form 2013-2014 must be submitted to the school before your student can participate in this program (no exceptions will be made):

ST JAMES OPEN GYMS WEEK OF 9-22-13

MONDAY: GIRLS

5 TO 6PM : 4TH,5TH AND 6TH GRADERS

6 TO 8PM: 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS

 

TUESDAY: BOYS

6:30 TO 8:30PM: 6TH,7TH AND 8TH GRADE

 

WEDNESDAY: GIRLS

5 TO 6PM: 4TH AND 5TH GRADE

6 TO 8PM: 6,7,8TH GRADE

 

THURSDAY: BOYS

6:30 TO 8:30PM:  6TH,7TH AND 8TH GRADE