Campus Ministry News

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Let’s celebrate Sunday Mass together! The Saint Bridget and Saint James school communities are encouraged to attend the 5pm Sunday Mass at St. Bartholomew’s Church this Sunday 10/27 to unite with our larger parish community. Students who attend are asked to wear their school uniforms to Mass. 

 

Our next School Choir Practice is scheduled for Wednesday 10/30 from 2p-3p. I’ve had a number of students ask me how they can be in the choir and I’ve told each of them they need parental permission. You can do that by signing them up via this Google form or emailing me directly at campusminister@saintteresacatholic.org. If you’ve already signed up your child, you do not need to do so again.

 

 

Reminder: CHET Dream Big Scholarships

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For anyone interested, below is a scholarship opportunity from CHET – The Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program.  This contest has had a few different student winners from SJS over the past couple of years (including a $20k winner!) AND our school has been selected in the past to receive the technology prize package!

Here is a link to the contest information:  https://www.fidelity.com/about-chet/dream-big-competition

Or, see THIS FLYER

Participants are asked to submit an entry based on specific grade-level topics. Students can submit an original essay, video or artwork (painting/drawing or illustration):

K-4th grade: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?

5th-8th grade: What is a lesson you’ve learned and how will it influence your future?

3 Grand Prize winners will receive $20,000 (one student from each age group), 24 winners will receive $5,000 (eight students per age group), and 239 winners will receive $500 (at least 53 students per age group).  Additionally, 10 randomly selected participating schools will win $5,000 in tech equipment.

Robotics Fun Night

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A huge thank you to Mrs. Cha and the entire Aetos Dios FIRST Robotics Team for hosting a fun evening last night for our 3rd – 5th grade students!!  It was also great to see back on our campus so many SJS alumni who are continuing to participate in Robotics in High School!

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Early Dismissal Wednesday & Thursday

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As a reminder, Saint James School will have 12:05pm dismissal days tomorrow and Thursday of this week for parent/teacher conferences (aftercare is in session).  Please remember a Fall Conference is required for every student.  If you have not yet signed up, your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you with a date/time to meet.

For our school bus riders, the town has informed us that we WILL have all of our buses tomorrow (so no combined buses this Wednesday).

Attention Instrumental Music Families

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With the early dismissals, please note that advanced and intermediate band students still WILL still have their lessons tomorrow (Wednesday) and beginning band students will still have their lessons on Thursday.  Please be sure they have their instruments.

Please note, however, that since we are now having lunch at school on early dismissal days, we will NOT be having the beginning band Concert that is on the schedule for this Thursday at 11:00am.  We will let parents know when we have a reschedule date is for this event.

Today! Dine Out in Support of SJS

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The Saint James School HSA is hosting a dine-out at Red Robin in Manchester on Tuesday, October 22nd.  SJS families and friends are invited to enjoy lunch/dinner at Red Robin and 20% of the sale will be donated back to SJS.  Please note, you must show THIS FLYER (<–click link) or mention you are with SJS for your purchase to be counted.  Take-out is also included!

STEM Club for Grade 4

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Mrs. Poth will hold the first STEM Club session of the new school year on Monday, October 28th after school.  This session is for students in Grade 4.  If your child is in 4th grade and would like to attend, please complete and return the permission form to the SJS main office.

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Reminder: Robotics Fun Night

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For families with a student in Grades 3 – 5 that completed the Robotics Fun Night RSVP form, please remember that the event will take place tomorrow evening in the gym.  Gym doors will open at 6:00pm for registered guests.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder: Please Vote for our Scarecrow

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Dismissal Reminders

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A few reminders – please share with anyone that picks up your student:

1) No parking where there are any orange cones placed (or between cones). This is to help with traffic flow and visibility for our crossing guards.  The entire front of the school building AND one side of Otis are also off limits for parking for the same reasons.

2) Please cross at the crosswalk at all times.  Not only do we want to instill good safety habits with our students, but Park Street is way too busy at arrival and dismissal for families to be darting across.

Thank you!