Hot Lunch Update

We have been notified by the town of Manchester that the state’s extension of the Free Hot Lunch Program WILL apply to Saint James School for the remainder of this school year.  We do anticipate that there will be a charge for hot lunch purchases NEXT YEAR so if you have already put money in your child’s account (since we were originally notified the free lunch program was ending) please allow that to carry forward to next year.

For any families whose child is graduating or not returning to SJS, if you have already put money in their hot lunch account, please reach out to Mrs. Guenther in June regarding the refunding of that money from the town.

Cheer Year-End Performance & Banquet

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today we had our very own SJS leprechaun popping up in various classrooms, and our Pre-K through 3rd grade students had fun learning about dental hygiene from the wonderful Dr. Norige of South Windsor Smiles.

Tomorrow – St. Patrick’s Day

Students are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow (Friday, March 17th) by wearing a GREEN SHIRT to school, along with their regular Friday uniform bottoms.  Green accessories (including socks) are also encouraged.

 

Yesterday’s Rosary

Thank you to 8th grade students Gavin and Cameron for leading our monthly school-wide Rosary yesterday!

Attention Gr. 8 Parents & Students

Every year, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal combines the donations of thousands across the Archdiocese in order to answer the Gospel call of Christ to serve others. In an effort to share the good news about the Appeal’s impact within our Archdiocese and to promote the involvement of our youth in the life of the Church, all students who will be Freshman at a Catholic High School within the Archdiocese of Hartford are invited to participate in the 2023 AAA Tuition Grant Essay Contest.

Information on the contest can be found here:  2023 AOH Essay Contest

Spring Conferences

Amazing Hero Art Assembly

This morning Saint James School K-8 students enjoyed an inspiring assembly with Artist-Extraordinaire, Rob Surette.  Rob is a Top-Tier Master Fine Artist for Disney and other internationally-known organizations such as Marvel, DreamWorks, and DC Comics.  In addition to showcasing his amazing artistic talent, Mr. Surette shared his beautiful and inspiring messages of positivity, perseverance, and using your God-given talents to make a difference.

Tonight: Middle School Dance

Saint Bridget School will host a Middle School Dance for grades 6-8 this evening, March 10th – from 7:00pm -9:30pm.

If your student is attending, please remember to consult the dress code requirements on the permission slip. No exceptions will be made.

An adult will be required to sign students into the dance and then again out of the dance, promptly at 9:30pm. 

No Cell Phones are permitted at the dance.

Students should bring to the dance:

1) A signed permission slip;

2) A $5.00 admittance fee per student;

3) A non-perishable food item for MACC (optional).

HSA Meeting Cancelled

Please note that the HSA meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled.  We will see everyone next month!