Read to Achieve is underway!
Last Friday you should have received a copy of the Read To Achieve information packet home in your child’s folder. The program began on Monday, January 21st and runs through February 15th. Read to Achieve is done in combination with the Springfield Armor Basketball team and is designed to help your child develop good reading habits by encouraging them to read for at least 20 minutes 5 days a week. Prizes will be given out during the month to keep your child motivated to reach their goal.
At the end of the program, if your child has met the required reading, they will win a FREE ticket to the Springfield Armor Basketball game on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th (parents can purchase additional discounted tickets) at which time they will be recognized on the basketball court as part of a special parade.
Attached is the Reading Log that you and your child need to complete each night in case you need an extra copy. Please remember that the “claim” ticket needs to be cut out and returned each Monday during the program.
Of Special Note: The Friendly’s coupon says it is valid at participating Springfield, MA locations, but the Springfield Armor has confirmed that Connecticut Friendly’s will also accept this coupon.
Happy Reading!
Vote For Saint James School!
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease take a moment to vote for Saint James School in the Best of Hartford Magazine’s 2013 Reader’s Poll! Saint James is located under the Category “Service” and then under “Private Schools.” Please ask your friends and family to vote too! Please note, you have to vote in TEN categories for your vote to count. Why not also support our wonderful friends at Highland Park Market (under “food” then “local food market”) who do so much for our school. If anyone has a family business that you would like to us to vote for, please e-mail Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net and she will communicate those in an upcoming e-mail. We are so grateful of all the support our families give us and would be very happy to support you in return.
Read To Achieve
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolRead to Achieve is underway!
Last Friday you should have received a copy of the Read To Achieve information packet home in your child’s folder. The program began on Monday, January 21st and runs through February 15th. Read to Achieve is done in combination with the Springfield Armor Basketball team and is designed to help your child develop good reading habits by encouraging them to read for at least 20 minutes 5 days a week. Prizes will be given out during the month to keep your child motivated to reach their goal.
At the end of the program, if your child has met the required reading, they will win a FREE ticket to the Springfield Armor Basketball game on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th (parents can purchase additional discounted tickets) at which time they will be recognized on the basketball court as part of a special parade.
Attached is the Reading Log that you and your child need to complete each night in case you need an extra copy. Please remember that the “claim” ticket needs to be cut out and returned each Monday during the program.
Of Special Note: The Friendly’s coupon says it is valid at participating Springfield, MA locations, but the Springfield Armor has confirmed that Connecticut Friendly’s will also accept this coupon.
Happy Reading!
Teens for Jeans
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOne of our Saint James School alumna is working in conjunction with DoSomething.org, Aeropostal and P.S. from Aeropostal to collect new or old jeans for a homeless shelter in our area. Saint James School will be collecting jeans now through February 10th if you are interested in participating. Please look for more information coming home in your child’s folder today or tomorrow.
Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Contest @ SJS 1/26
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn Saturday, January 26th our friends at the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a FREE Basketball Free-Throw Contest in the Saint James School gymnasium for boys and girls ages 10 – 14. The event will run from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Proof of age is required (copy of a report card is acceptable or a copy of a document with the child’s birth date).
Pre-Registrations in preferred but not required. For registration information, please contact (Saint James School parent) Kevin McGuire at 860-965-5998 Or KevinPMcGuire@Hotmail.com.
Friday's Middle School Dance At Assumption
/in St. James Notices /by jonesen2012-2013 Middle School Dance Permission Slip
Just a reminder that there will be a Middle School Dance this Friday at Assumption. Assumption will be collecting canned goods at the dance to donate to those in need within our community. Extra raffle tickets will be given to those who donate. Please remember to print and bring the completed Middle School Dance Permission Slip.
Friday’s Middle School Dance At Assumption
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James School2012-2013 Middle School Dance Permission Slip
Just a reminder that there will be a Middle School Dance this Friday at Assumption. Assumption will be collecting canned goods at the dance to donate to those in need within our community. Extra raffle tickets will be given to those who donate. Please remember to print and bring the completed Middle School Dance Permission Slip.
No Aftercare on 1/30 (Scheduled Half Day)
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDear Parents,
The safety of the students at Saint James School has always been top priority to us. The recent tragedy at Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School has made us aware we can do even more to ensure the students’ safety.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 is a scheduled half day of school. The staff will be trained further in the event of a lockdown and also in the event of an intruder. We feel that it is important for all the staff to be part of this training, including the Extended Day staff. Therefore, there will be no aftercare on Wednesday January 30, 2013. There will be before care as usual.
Sincerely,
Patricia Kanute, Principal
Jean Burdick, Director Extended Day
Congratulations To The December Box Top Winners!
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to Ms. Cruz’s 4th grade class who won the December dress down day by collecting 1,332 Box Tops. We will be collecting and counting Box Tops again on Monday January 31st so keep sending them in.
Saint James School Gala Committee Meeting Tonight
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolJust a reminder that there will be a Saint James School Gala Committee Meeting tonight (in place of the regularly scheduled HSA Meeting) at 6:30pm in the Pre-K. We welcome all parent volunteers who wish to help in planning the 2013 Annual Gala for the school. Hope to see you there!
2013 Saint James School Annual Gala
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolIf you have not already done so, please take a moment to review the attached memo regarding the 2013 Saint James School Annual Gala that was sent home in student folders yesterday.
2013 Gala Parents Memo