To kick off Catholic Schools Week here at school, this coming Monday (January 30th) our K – 8 students will attend Mass at St. James Church at 9:00am.
During Mass, we will be honoring all of the volunteers that help make our school such a special place for our students to grow and learn. Therefore, we are asking all volunteers – HSA Event Helpers, Coaches, Activity Coordinators, School Council Volunteers, etc. – who can make it work in their schedule, to please join us at Mass on Monday morning.
Volunteers who are able to attend are asked to please complete the following form (link below) if you have not already done so, so that we know to expect you.
VOLUNTEER RSVP FORM
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThank you to the Knights of Columbus for hosting a Free Throw Competition at SJS this past Saturday. Winners of the regional competition (all SJS students) were as follows:
Age 9 – Chase McCarthy
Age 10 – Matthew LaMonica
Age 11 – Luke Szupryczynski
Age 12 – Olivia McCarthy
Winners will all move on to the state tournament, which will be held at St. Paul High School in Bristol on Saturday, February 18th. Great job Sabers!
Catholic Schools Week Mass
/in St. James Notices /by Saint James SchoolThis morning we had a wonderful Mass with Father Marcin and Father Jaime to honor our volunteers and celebrate the special community we share here at Saint James School.
This Week: Catholic Schools Week!
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolThis week Saint James School will join other Catholic Schools across the nation in celebrating of Catholic Schools Week.
Since 1974 Catholic Schools Week is a national celebration of Catholic education and an opportunity to recognize the importance, the value, and the contributions of Catholic education in our society.
Please refer to this flyer for all the exciting things happening this week at SJS for Catholic Schools Week 2023: SJS CSW2023 Flyer
Reminder: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolOur local Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Basketball Free Throw Competition on Saturday January 28, 2023 in the Saint James School Gymnasium. The competition is open to boys and girls ages 9 thru 14 and each competitor competes within their own age and gender group. Registration begins at 12 noon and all contestants must be accompanied by a parent. We hope to see many of our SJS students participating in this fun, annual competition!
2023 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Flyer
Uniforms at Mass This Weekend
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolFor all families attending Mass this weekend (Saturday or Sunday) at any of the 4 churches in our Parish, please encourage your student to wear their uniform to Mass in honor of Catholic Schools Week.
Last Call: Wolfpack Game
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolSaturday, January 28th is Catholic Schools Night at the Hartford Wolfpack! As such, SJS may received discounted tickets using the following link: https://fevo.me/stjames_hwp23
We hope to see you there!!
Ski/Snowboard Club Tomorrow
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder for students riding the bus to Mt. Southington tomorrow, the gymnasium doors will be open at morning arrival for students to drop off their ski/snowboard equipment and bags with snowpants, helmets, gloves, etc. Students will have an opportunity to change out of their uniform attire in the afternoon before boarding the bus. Students will receive their lift tickets on the bus. Please make sure your child has a note informing their teacher they will be going to ski club after school.
Also, please note that the lesson times have been moved to give our students more time to get off the bus and get ready. The first lesson will now start at 4:00pm (instead of 3:30). The next two lesson times are 5:00pm and 6:00pm.
Mass on Monday
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolTo kick off Catholic Schools Week here at school, this coming Monday (January 30th) our K – 8 students will attend Mass at St. James Church at 9:00am.
During Mass, we will be honoring all of the volunteers that help make our school such a special place for our students to grow and learn. Therefore, we are asking all volunteers – HSA Event Helpers, Coaches, Activity Coordinators, School Council Volunteers, etc. – who can make it work in their schedule, to please join us at Mass on Monday morning.
Volunteers who are able to attend are asked to please complete the following form (link below) if you have not already done so, so that we know to expect you.
VOLUNTEER RSVP FORM
Instrumental Music Notes
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolDue to the shortened day today, all three bands will meet tomorrow.
Tonight: Panera Dine-Out
/in Uncategorized /by Saint James SchoolAs a reminder, this evening (Tuesday 2/24) – Dine-Out at Panera Bread (179 Deming Street, Manchester) between the hours of 4pm – 8pm and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to SJS (must show flyer below or use code FUND4U if ordering online). We hope to see you there!