Upcoming Middle School Dance

The next Middle School dance will be Friday, December 14 at St. Bridget.  This will be our annual “Dressier” dance so please note that jeans and t-shirts will not be permitted.

 

Boys are asked to wear a nice pair of pants (similar to uniform pants) and a collared shirt.  Jackets and ties are not required.

 

Girls may wear dressier pants/shirts or dresses, however any dress that has straps, regardless of width, is strapless or halter style will need to be covered by a sweater for the entire evening.

 

The dance committee asks that parents please take note of these guidelines to avoid issues on December 14,  as no exceptions will be made.

SJS Kindly Requests Your Help

If you have not filled out the “Special Form” for the Big Y Scholarship Promotion – which only runs through January 15th – PLEASE take a moment to do so now.  Remember, this is a separate program from Education Express and you can only register by filling out the special form that was sent home from the school or by going online through our website (CLICK HERE).
We have 131 cards registered in support of SJS for Education Express but only 40 for the Scholarship Promotion.  Since the Scholarship Promotion will provide us with a check for 6% of everything registered families spend at Big Y, we hope to increase that number dramatically!  Unfortunately, Big Y will not let us automatically register those 131 cards and is requiring a special signup.  This is where we need your help…
Please take a minute to register your Big Y Card now by clicking on this link.
As always, we sincerely appreciate your time and support of our school!

 

Spirit Wear Samples For Sale In Main Hallway – Cash & Carry

Thank you to everyone for your Saint James School spirit wear orders!  If you forgot to place an order or want to pick up an extra something for someone in your family, there is a table outside the main office that has numerous sample items that Rainbow Graphics printed for us.  These items are available for sale – CASH (or check) & CARRY.

 

If you wish to purchase an item from the table, please fill out an order form (also available on the table) and give that with your check or cash to the main office.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net or Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net.

 

Spirit Wear Samples For Sale In Main Hallway – Cash & Carry

Thank you to everyone for your Saint James School spirit wear orders!  If you forgot to place an order or want to pick up an extra something for someone in your family, there is a table outside the main office that has numerous sample items that Rainbow Graphics printed for us.  These items are available for sale – CASH (or check) & CARRY.

 

If you wish to purchase an item from the table, please fill out an order form (also available on the table) and give that with your check or cash to the main office.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net or Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net.

 

Saint James Middle School Students Donate 41 Turkeys to Foodshare

On November 16, Saint James School hosted the Middle School Dance with students from Saint James School, Saint Bridget School, Assumption and Saint Christopher. Students raised $500 to purchase and donate 41 turkeys to Foodshare for families in our area. Attached is a photo showing students with the turkeys they purchased at Highland Park Market to donate to Foodshare.
From left to right:
Caroline Brennan, Julia Brennan (Saint James School alum & volunteer), Aiden O’Connor, Guido Giantonio (Highland Park Market), Jacob Melia, Matthew Connolly, Kevin Connolly & Molly Devanney (Highland Park Market).

Social Media Presentation Rescheduled to 12/10

The presentation on Social Media Awareness that was cancelled 2 weeks ago due to weather has been rescheduled for December 10th at 12:45.  All students in grades 5-8 will be attending and all parents are welcome to attend (regardless of child’s grade).  A revised notice/attendance slip is being sent home with students today.

SJS Christmas Store – Volunteers Needed

The Christmas Store – a much loved tradition at Saint James School – will be up and running Wednesday, November 28th – Friday, November 30th.  During this time, students will be able to shop for inexpensive items for their family.  Every year our students are so excited to pick out something special for their loved ones and parents/grandparents, etc. love unwrapping what the children pick out for them on Christmas morning.

The Christmas Store is such a popular event each year, we are in need of several Parent Volunteers to help staff  it.  Even if you can come help out for a couple of hours, we would appreciate it!  Volunteers are needed Wednesday (11/28), Thursday (11/29), and Friday (11/30).  The store hours are 8:00am-2:00pm Wednesday & Thursday and 8:00am-12:00pm on Friday.

To sign up for a volunteer time slot, please e-mail our wonderful parent coordinator who puts together this event each year – Stacy Helin at schelin@aol.com.

 

Show Your School Spirit: Saint James School Spirit Wear

Just a reminder that Monday (11/19) is the last day to place your order for Saint James School spirit wear.  All orders placed by 11/19 will be delivered to you in time for Christmas.  If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net or Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.

 

Click here for the webpage showing all available items and the spirit wear order form.

 

Reminder: Half Days Next Week

Just a reminder that dismissal will be at 12:05pm on Monday (11/19), Tuesday (11/20), and Wednesday (11/21) due to parent teacher conferences.  There will still be aftercare until 5:30pm all three days.

There is no school on Thursday (11/22) and Friday (11/23) for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Permission Slip & Reminder For Middle School Dance Tonight 11/16

Just a reminder that we will be accepting $5.00 donations at the dance tonight to purchase Turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving.  Each $5.00 donation will earn an extra raffle ticket.  Please help us reach our goal of $500 (20 turkeys).  Thank you!

Tickets for Turkeys

 

11/16 Dance Permission Slip (or you may use the generic one under Calendars, Forms & Docs)