Mrs. Zorger shared a reminder this morning with students about required uniform attire and dress code. Please make sure your student(s) are in compliance:
* Tan uniform pants MUST be purchased from Lands’ End or Dennis Uniform Company and may only be the style of pants listed under our school’s uniform code.
* Hair must not be dyed, highlighted, or bleached. Boys’ hair must not touch their shirt collar and must not cover their ears or eyebrows.
* The following jewelry is allowed: one watch, one ring, one bracelet, one thin chain necklace with or without a cross.
— Smart watches are NOT allowed.
— Girls are allowed one pair of post earrings worn in the earlobes.
* Shirts must be tucked in.
Basketball “Senior” Night
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolWe had a fun night celebrating our 8th grade varsity basketball players last night during our annual “senior night” games. Both the boys and girls teams brought home a win last night versus St. John Paul II of Middletown.
Tomorrow: Valentine’s Day Dress Down
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolIn honor of Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, Saint James School students and staff may dress down tomorrow (2/14) for a $1.00 donation to the American Heart Association. Dollars should be brought in to school on Tuesday and given to the homeroom teacher. Dress down tops must be red, white, pink, or purple to match the theme. Bottoms may be (non-ripped) jeans or sweatpants. Please remember all standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply.
Varsity Games This Week
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWith our basketball season starting to wind down, we have some great Varsity Basketball games coming up this week and everyone is welcome to join us to cheer on our Sabers!
Wednesday (2/15) is Senior Night, honoring our 8th grade players. Girls play at 6:00pm on our home court followed by the boys playing at 7:15pm.
The following evening (Thursday, 2/16) our girls and boys Varsity teams will play St. Bridget at EAST CATHOLIC High School. There is plenty of seating at the ECHS gymnasium so we are hoping to see many SJS faces at the game to cheer on the players! Girls play at 6:00pm, followed by the boys at 7:15pm.
Lands’ End Sale
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolNow through February 24th Lands’ End is offering 40% off school uniform bottoms and 20% off all other uniform items with Code: Pencil and Pin: 1356
Interactive African Drum & Dance Performance
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis morning our Pre-K3 through Grade 8 students enjoyed a fun, interactive African drum and dance performance with our own Mr. Carter (known professionally as Brother Al) and his friend, dancer Patricia Grant.
Gala Update
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolPlease note, we have sold out of Reserved (VIP) tables for the upcoming Roaring Twenties Gala (although the VIP tables are sold out, there will be additional seating available as well as high-top tables)
We do expect this event to sell out at the venue capacity, so please get your RSVPs in as soon as possible.
Uniform Policy Reminders
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolMrs. Zorger shared a reminder this morning with students about required uniform attire and dress code. Please make sure your student(s) are in compliance:
* Tan uniform pants MUST be purchased from Lands’ End or Dennis Uniform Company and may only be the style of pants listed under our school’s uniform code.
* Hair must not be dyed, highlighted, or bleached. Boys’ hair must not touch their shirt collar and must not cover their ears or eyebrows.
* The following jewelry is allowed: one watch, one ring, one bracelet, one thin chain necklace with or without a cross.
— Smart watches are NOT allowed.
— Girls are allowed one pair of post earrings worn in the earlobes.
* Shirts must be tucked in.
Congratulations Hand Writing Winners!
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolCongratulations to the winners of this year’s Saint James School Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest (for Kindergarten – 5th grade). The 1st place winners will now be submitted to the State level:
Church Helper Needed
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolWe are looking for an additional volunteer to rehearse Mass readings and general intercessions with our students in advance of our monthly school Masses. This could be a Catholic parent or grandparent that has flexibility during the school day as they would need to be with us prior to, and during, the Masses.
If you know of someone who would be willing to help, please have them reach out to Mrs. Zorger.
HSA/Gala Meeting Tonight
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, there will be an HSA/Gala meeting this evening, Thursday – February 9th, at 6:00pm in the Saint James School Library. All SJS parents/grandparents are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!