SJS Competes at AOH Robotics Competition

Blue & Gold Pep Rally

We closed out Catholic Schools Week on Friday with a blue & gold spirit day and fun afternoon pep rally, organized by the SJS Student Council. Go Sabers!

UCONN Women’s Game

For families that purchased tickets for the UConn Basketball game this coming Sunday, if you need any assistance upon arrival you may reach out to SJS parent volunteer Kristin on her cell: (860) 836-4448.

Monday: 100th Anniversary Shirt Day!

In honor of the 100th day of school – which is Monday, February 6th – Saint James School students (and staff) are invited to wear their Saint James School 100th Anniversary Shirts to school with sweatpants, jeans, or their regular uniform bottoms.  

Please note, for students opting NOT to wear their 100th anniversary shirt on Monday, they must come to school in regular Monday uniform attire.

Blue & Gold/Spirit Wear Dress Down Tomorrow

As a reminder, tomorrow is a Blue & Gold/SJS Spiritwear Dress Down Day and we will have a fun pep rally in the afternoon!

Please note all standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply including:

  • Leggings are not permitted (unless the student is wearing a long shirt that comes down to mid-thigh)
  • No shorts, halter tops, half shirts, tank tops, low-cut, or see-through tops
  • High heels, platform shoes, flip-flops, open-toe sandals, and shoes with no backs are not allowed.
  • Clothing must not be torn, ragged, have holes, or have inappropriate slogans
  • No colored hair or nail polish

Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes if students are in dress down attire and school policies are not met.  Please ensure your child’s outfit conforms to the dress down guidelines outlined in the parent/student handbook: 2022-2023 Parent Student Handbook

Last Call: Collection for Little Sisters of the Poor

As part of Catholic School’s Week this week, we will be collecting items for Little Sisters of the Poor (through Friday 2/3).  We are asking families to donate the following to this wonderful cause:

Pre-K & Kindergarten: Dove Hand Soap

Grades 1 & 2: Boxes of Tissues

Grades 3 & 4: Body Wash

Grades 5 & 6: Toilet Paper

Grade 7 – Hand Lotion

Grade 8 – Body Lotion

The Little Sisters of the Poor are a congregation of Roman Catholic religious women who care for the elderly poor (regardless of faith) with dignity and compassion until God calls them home.  In Connecticut, their main residential facility is in Enfield, but their mission covers the entire state.  You can read more about their ministry HERE.

 

Last Call: Baskerville at Cheney Hall

STEM Club Full

Please note that 1st Grade STEM Club for next Monday is full.

Update: Returning Student Registration

Please note that Returning Student Registration will be sent out via email early next week.

Penny Challenge Results

Congratulations to the winners of our “Cent”ennial Anniversary Penny Challenge – Mrs. Jones’ 4th Grade Class with an incredible 12 gallon-sized jugs of pennies filled!

In second place with Mrs. Gangloff’s class with 5 jugs of pennies, followed by Mrs. DiFilippo’s class with 4 jugs.

In total we gathered 42 gallon-sized jugs of coins, which we estimate to be about $2,000 in donations! We are extremely grateful for everyone’s generosity as every penny donated benefits our great school!

Special thanks to Mrs. Talaga for volunteering to run this challenge for our school.