Fire Safety & Prevention

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On Friday our Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten – Grade 3 students met some real-life heroes while enjoying a presentation and hands-on fun with the Manchester Fire Department.

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Today: Trimester I Mid-Term

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Today marks the halfway point in the 1st trimester.  All students in grades 4 & 5 will be coming home with a progress report today.  Students in middle school (grades 6-8) will only have a progress report coming home if they have a grade of a C- or below in any subject.  These progress reports must be signed by the parent and returned to school on Monday.

It’s Basketball Sign-Up Time

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The Saint James School 2022-2023 Basketball season will begin in early November.  Basketball is open to students in 4th – 8th grade.  Students interested in playing must submit the following to the main office by Friday, October 21st.  Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee spots on a team for late submissions.

1. Basketball Permission Slip

2. Appropriate Activity Fee

3. 2022-2023 Character Contract

Also, in order to participate, students must have their 2022-2023 Athletics Health Permission Form (signed by their doctor) on file with the school.  This can be submitted after 10/21, but students will NOT be able to participate in any practices, etc. until this form is on file with us. (Students running Cross Country for SJS do NOT need to submit a new form).

Congratulations Student Council

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Yesterday, middle school students interested in a position on the SJS Student Council made their case for why they should be elected to serve the school community.  Votes were cast at the end of the day.  Congratulations to:

President:  Cora Tierney
Vice President:  Elinor Poth
Secretary: Aiden Duah

8th Grade Representatives:  Fabrizia Spadaccini, Tommy Sheehan
7th Grade Representative:  Shrika Gangireddy
6th Grade Representatives:  Jack Curtain, Jane Tierney, Rhea Rao

The first meeting will be Monday, October 17th after school until 2:45pm.  Please remember students will need a note from home to stay after school.

SJS Trunk or Treat

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1st Grade Church Tour

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Yesterday SJS 1st graders enjoyed a fun and informative “behind-the-scenes” tour of Saint James Church with Father Jaime.  We love this special tradition for our 1st grade students! 

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2nd Grade Scarecrows

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Frame-worthy Scarecrows made by our 2nd graders during their art class with Mrs. Rafferty yesterday.

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STEM Club is Full

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Please note that the STEM Club for 1st graders is full.

Last Call: Parent/Teacher Conferences

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As a reminder, Saint James School will have 12:05pm dismissal days next Wednesday and Thursday (10/19 and 10/20) for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences.  Fall conferences are required for every student to help ensure they are getting off to a strong start to the new school year.

If you have not yet signed up, please do so using this link:  https://saintjamesschool.net/fall-conference-sign-ups/

HSA Meeting Tonight

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The Saint James School HSA will hold its monthly meeting this evening – Thursday, October 13th, at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria.  All parents/guardians/grandparents of SJS students are welcome to attend.  When you arrive at the school for the meeting, please ring the buzzer to the left of the breezeway door and meet us in the Cafeteria.

This month’s agenda will include a discussion of Trunk or Treat, Grandparents Day, upcoming fundraisers, the Christmas Store, and more!  We can’t wait to share ideas and get your input as we work together to further enrich the experience of our children during their years at SJS!