Dear Parents,
Dale Hoyt Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Hartford Archdiocese forwarded the following message to all Catholic school Principals today asking again for parent support with the Catholic School busing funding reduction. Please read below. Thank you.
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Dear Parents/Guardians of Catholic School Students in CT:
Please note that the Appropriations Committee reduced funding for Catholic school transportation (bus) services more than 70%. I need your support in contacting the Governor and key legislative leaders to reverse this reduction of funds.
We need to INCREASE OUR EFFORTS THIS WEEK by calling and stating the following:
Back in April the Connecticut General Assembly proposed a major reduction in state funding for Catholic school busing that many of us depend on to make our children’s attendance in a Catholic School in the State of Connecticut feasible. My name is _____________________ and I am a ( principal, parent, teacher, student, etc.,) at ____________________School in the Town of _________________ and I am asking Governor Malloy, Senators Don Williams, Martin Looney, and Toni Harp, as well as, Representatives Brendan Sharkey, Toni Walker, and Joe Aresimowicz to reverse the Appropriations Committee cuts to Catholic school bus transportation.
Use the listing to identify the appropriate key legislative leaders to contact at the following:
Governor Dannel Malloy
860-566-4840
Senator Don Williams, Senate President Senator Martin Looney, Majority Leader
860-240-8600 860-240-8600
Rep. Brendan Sharkey, House Speaker Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, House Majority Leader
860-240-8500 860-240-8500
Senator Toni Harp, Appropriations Committee Chair
860-240-8600
Rep. Toni Walker, Appropriations Committee Chair
860-240-8500
Peace and blessings-
Dale R. Hoyt, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Office of Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Hartford
860-242-4362
From the Superintendent
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDear Parents,
Dale Hoyt Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Hartford Archdiocese forwarded the following message to all Catholic school Principals today asking again for parent support with the Catholic School busing funding reduction. Please read below. Thank you.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Dear Parents/Guardians of Catholic School Students in CT:
Please note that the Appropriations Committee reduced funding for Catholic school transportation (bus) services more than 70%. I need your support in contacting the Governor and key legislative leaders to reverse this reduction of funds.
We need to INCREASE OUR EFFORTS THIS WEEK by calling and stating the following:
Back in April the Connecticut General Assembly proposed a major reduction in state funding for Catholic school busing that many of us depend on to make our children’s attendance in a Catholic School in the State of Connecticut feasible. My name is _____________________ and I am a ( principal, parent, teacher, student, etc.,) at ____________________School in the Town of _________________ and I am asking Governor Malloy, Senators Don Williams, Martin Looney, and Toni Harp, as well as, Representatives Brendan Sharkey, Toni Walker, and Joe Aresimowicz to reverse the Appropriations Committee cuts to Catholic school bus transportation.
Use the listing to identify the appropriate key legislative leaders to contact at the following:
Governor Dannel Malloy
860-566-4840
Senator Don Williams, Senate President Senator Martin Looney, Majority Leader
860-240-8600 860-240-8600
Rep. Brendan Sharkey, House Speaker Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, House Majority Leader
860-240-8500 860-240-8500
Senator Toni Harp, Appropriations Committee Chair
860-240-8600
Rep. Toni Walker, Appropriations Committee Chair
860-240-8500
Peace and blessings-
Dale R. Hoyt, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Office of Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Hartford
860-242-4362
Important SJS Hot Lunch Information
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMrs. Kanute would like to remind families that if your child owes money to the Manchester Hot Lunch Program, the amount needs to be paid by tomorrow – Friday, May 31st – in order for them to purchase hot lunch during the month of June.
Parents who owe money will have received a call from the school yesterday and/or a statement sent home in their child’s folder highlighting the negative balance.
We have been told by the Town of Manchester that any money owed at the end of the school year must be paid for by the school. Therefore, during the month of June, any child purchasing lot lunch must have money in their account at school or bring cash to pay for that day’s lunch.
Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this matter.
Also, please remember that there is NO hot lunch or milk being served tomorrow (Friday) for the staff appreciation luncheon.
7th Grade Dissects Frogs As Part of Life Sciences Class
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThe 7th grade, with permission from their parents, dissected frogs today as part of their Life Sciences studies. Students did an impressive job – working with precision to follow the step by step instructions and then identify/record their findings. Pictures below.
Memorial Day Parade
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThank you to all our parents who signed their children up to march in the Memorial Day Parade on behalf of Saint James School. With so many people traveling this weekend, we only had a few families RSVP so we have decided not to have Saint James School march this year.
Have a wonderful, safe Memorial Day Weekend and we’ll see you back in school on Tuesday. Please remember to take a moment to say a prayer for all those who have served our country.
Saint James School Pre-Kindergarten/K-8 Open House – June 5th, 2013
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn June 5th, from 9:00am-10:30am Saint James School Pre-Kindergarten and Saint James Elementary/Middle School will host our final open house of the year for prospective families interested in learning more about our Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade programs.
In addition, we are still accepting applications for all grades for the 2013-2014 school year. If you know anyone who is considering Saint James for their child(ren), please have them visit our website (saintjamesschool.net) or call the school office at 860 643.5088 (option 1) for more information on our upcoming Open House or to schedule a private tour.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Food Donations Needed
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolOn Friday, May 31st, Saint James School will host a special luncheon for teachers and staff to say thank you for their hard work and dedication. To help make this special event a success, coordinators are in need of food donations for the day – main dishes, sides, and desserts. Donations of gift cards are welcome too. Anyone interested in donating an item is asked to please contact Beth Holcomb at bah.cats@cox.net.
As always, we thank you for your support of our wonderful teachers and staff!
Saint James School Raises Funds For Sandy Hook
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThank you to all our students and staff who participated in the green and white dress down day in support of Sandy Hook Elementary School today. Together we raised $521.00 which will be used to purchase art supplies for the new Sandy Hook Elementary as well as items for the teachers.
8th Grade Show
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the very talented Saint James School Class of 2013 on a wonderful job at the 8th Grade Show this morning! Not only were we impressed with all the talent today, but everyone looked like they were having so much fun. This annual tradition, done by the graduating class each year, serves as a special farewell from the 8th grade to the younger grades and school staff.
Multiplication Challenge Winners
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to Mrs. Kulinski’s 3rd grade class for winning the 2013 Multiplication Challenge! And, Congratulations to Mrs. Camposeo’s 3rd grade class for winning the “most improved” award (from pre-test results to challenge day results)! Pictures of the winning classes with their trophies are below:
$1 Green & White Dress Down Day Tomorrow – To Benefit Sandy Hook Schools
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenJust a reminder that tomorrow is a $1.00 green and white dress down day for all students to benefit Sandy Hook Elementary School. Funds raised will go towards purchasing art supplies and other items for the Sandy Hook Elementary school and staff.