We are seeing an exceptionally high number of tardy arrivals in our K-8 program lately. Tardy arrivals are disruptive to the classroom and teacher as students are walking into class and unpacking for the day during prayer and announcements. While we understand occasional issues arise (unusual traffic, etc), these should be few and far between. If your child is not making it to school by 7:45am, please adjust your morning routine accordingly. The breezeway doors will close promptly at 7:50am. All students should be in their classroom by that time.
In addition, if your child does come to school tardy, our policy is that an adult MUST come to the main office (with the student) to sign them in.
For Kindergarten students, please ask the secretary for someone to walk your child to the classroom (parents are NOT permitted to walk their child down). Thank you to the parents that have routinely followed our posted protocol.
Reminder: Christmas at the North Pole (Hosted by Stage East)
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolEast Catholic’s Theatre Program (Stage East) is hosting an afternoon of holiday festivities to raise money for their Spring production, “High Spirits!” The event is next Saturday, December 2nd, from 10:00am – 3:00pm (drop in anytime) in the East Catholic Auditorium. Admission is $10.00 for one child, $15.00 for two children, and $20.00 for three children or more.
Morning Arrival Reminder
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWe are seeing an exceptionally high number of tardy arrivals in our K-8 program lately. Tardy arrivals are disruptive to the classroom and teacher as students are walking into class and unpacking for the day during prayer and announcements. While we understand occasional issues arise (unusual traffic, etc), these should be few and far between. If your child is not making it to school by 7:45am, please adjust your morning routine accordingly. The breezeway doors will close promptly at 7:50am. All students should be in their classroom by that time.
In addition, if your child does come to school tardy, our policy is that an adult MUST come to the main office (with the student) to sign them in.
For Kindergarten students, please ask the secretary for someone to walk your child to the classroom (parents are NOT permitted to walk their child down). Thank you to the parents that have routinely followed our posted protocol.
SJS Christmas Store: Volunteers Needed
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOur Home & School Association will be hosting the annual Saint James School Christmas Store on December 11th, where students in Pre-K3 through 8th grade will have an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for their loved ones.
Parent volunteers are needed for set-up on Sunday, December 10th and to assist the younger students with shopping and checking out on December 11th. If you are able to help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFA62BA4FDC43-46309183-sjschristmas
More details about the Christmas Store will be forthcoming in the days ahead.
Christmas Eve Mass Children’s Choir
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe leader of music for our Parish, Mr. Luke Scott, is forming a children’s choir to sing at the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass at St. Bridget Church. He is looking for students in grades 2 – 8 that would like to participate in this choir and can commit to the following:
* Attending practice on Thursday afternoons from 4:30pm – 6:00pm at St. Bartholomew Church on November 30th and December 7th, 14th, 21st;
* Arriving at 2:30pm at St. Bridget Church for rehearsal in advance of the Christmas Eve Mass (students will sing at the 4:00pm Mass at St. Bridget Church)
If your student is interested and the schedule works for your family, please email Mr. Scott at music@saintteresacatholic.org to sign up
Pizza With Santa
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOur local Knights of Columbus will be holding their 10th annual Pizza with Santa event on Sunday, December 10th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the Saint James Church hall. Please check out the attached flyer for details and RSVP information if you would like to attend.
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis morning our students each wrote one thing they were thankful for and placed it in a basket at the start of today’s prayer service. During the ceremony, Father Jaime offered our “thankful thoughts” to God as a symbol of our appreciation for His love and guidance.
5th Grade Turkeys
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThank you to our art teacher, Mrs. Rafferty, for sharing these beautiful watercolor turkeys our 5th grade students drew and painted.
Pre-K Thanksgiving Friendship Cornucopias
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThanksgiving Recess
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, dismissal will take place at 11:00am tomorrow and the school is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving Recess. Aftercare will be in session, just remember students going to aftercare will need lunch from home.
The SJS Main Office will close at 12:00pm on Wednesday and reopen on Monday, November 27th at 7:30am.
For families that use the school buses, please note we will have ALL of our regular buses on Wednesday (not the typical Wednesday combined bus schedule)
Grade 2 STEM Club
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note that the Grade 2 STEM Club is full for this upcoming session