Do you own a business or know someone who owns a business?
Saint James School has again been approved by the State of Connecticut to allow select companies to designate a portion of their CT state tax dollars to Saint James School for us to purchase new windows for our facility (with absolutely NO cost to the donating business). This is a win-win program for both SJS and the donating company, as the donating company can receive a 100% write-off for the donation on their State Taxes, and can also typically claim the donation on their Federal Tax Return.
In the past, our friends at Highland Park Market and Eversource have supported Saint James School using this pass-through program. Their support is directly responsible for many of the beautiful new windows in our classrooms!
In order to be eligible to use this program, the donating company must be subject to select taxes. The easiest way to know if your business qualifies is to ask your accountant. Details can be found HERE.
Please note, this program is extremely time sensitive and requires FORM NAA-02 be sent to the Department of Revenue between September 15th and October 1st. That form can be found HERE beginning on September 15th.
Please reach out to Amy Guenther (x333) with questions. As always, we are extremely grateful for your time and support of Saint James School!
Attention Pre-K Parents
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolIn compliance with the State of Connecticut School Immunizations Requirements, all students attending a Pre-K program must have an influenza vaccine prior to returning to school on Jan. 2, 2024. The vaccine must be given each year while in PRE-K between the dates of August 1 to December 31. At the time of your child’s appointment, please obtain a written note from the healthcare provider stating that he/she has received this year’s flu vaccine. If your child has already received the flu shot this season, please drop off the documentation or have the doctor fax it to us at 860.649.6462.
If this is the first time your child is receiving this vaccine, they will need to receive 2 doses (spaced 28 days apart).
Reminder: Girl Scout Meeting for Gr. K-5
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThere will be an informational meeting on Friday, 9/22, from 5pm – 7pm in the school gymnasium for any SJS Kindergarten – Grade 5 girls (and their parent/guardian) to learn more about our SJS Girl Scout Troop, run by one of our wonderful SJS parent volunteers. Please see This Flyer or the picture below for details:
Congratulation SJS XC
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPre-K4 Apple Fun
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolWe have been learning all about apples in Pre-K4 this week! Today students enjoyed apple songs, an apple taste test, an apple scavenger hunt, and did an experiment to see if apples (and a few other items) would float or sink. Great job Sabers!
Dine Out @ Square Peg
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThe Saint James School HSA has also organized our first dine-out of the new school year, which will take place at Square Peg Pizza in Glastonbury on Tuesday, September 26th. SJS families and friends are invited to enjoy dinner at Square Peg Pizza between the hours of 4:00pm – 9:00pm and 20% of the sale will be donated back to SJS. Please note, you must show the flyer below or mention you are with SJS for your purchase to be counted. Take-out is also included!
Reminder: Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program
/in St. James Notices /by jonesenDo you own a business or know someone who owns a business?
Saint James School has again been approved by the State of Connecticut to allow select companies to designate a portion of their CT state tax dollars to Saint James School for us to purchase new windows for our facility (with absolutely NO cost to the donating business). This is a win-win program for both SJS and the donating company, as the donating company can receive a 100% write-off for the donation on their State Taxes, and can also typically claim the donation on their Federal Tax Return.
In the past, our friends at Highland Park Market and Eversource have supported Saint James School using this pass-through program. Their support is directly responsible for many of the beautiful new windows in our classrooms!
In order to be eligible to use this program, the donating company must be subject to select taxes. The easiest way to know if your business qualifies is to ask your accountant. Details can be found HERE.
Please note, this program is extremely time sensitive and requires FORM NAA-02 be sent to the Department of Revenue between September 15th and October 1st. That form can be found HERE beginning on September 15th.
Please reach out to Amy Guenther (x333) with questions. As always, we are extremely grateful for your time and support of Saint James School!
12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow (Tuesday)
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, tomorrow – Tuesday (9/19) – is a 12:05pm dismissal. Aftercare will be in session (students going to aftercare will need a lunch from home).
Hispanic Heritage Month
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolSaint James School is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our students over the next few weeks — recognizing the importance of children appreciating and understanding the many cultural differences that surround us and how those differences have helped shape our Country.
During this time you will find our students engaging in intentional, age-appropriate lessons that focus on the unique histories and cultures of Hispanics and Latin Americans in the U.S. and the numerous ways in which they have contributed to America’s development. These lessons may come through in their specials classes such as art, music, library and Spanish and/or be part of regular lessons in religion, history, or reading. As always, we hope you – our parents/guardians – will talk to your students about what they are learning and continue the conversation at home.
SJS Spiritwear
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFor families that ordered Spiritwear/Cross Country gear at the end of August, items will be available for pick-up on Monday afternoon from 1:45pm – 2:15pm at the breezeway connector door. For students going to aftercare, items will be labeled and left the cafeteria at pickup. For students running cross country, students can grab their box of item on their way to the gym.
XC Practice Monday
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder for our XC runners, practice will be held on Monday next week (9/18) with the first meet taking place on Wednesday 9/20 at Illing Middle School (parents please have your runner at Illing for 3pm).