SJS 2025 Summer Program

Saint James School is excited to announce the return of our super-fun, 6-week Summer Program!

Mrs. Nunes (SJS Grade 2 teacher) will be serving as this year’s Summer Program Director!  The remaining program staff will be comprised of Saint James School teachers, teacher aides, and aftercare team members.

Our Summer Program is open to any student who is registered for Saint James School’s Pre-K4 through 4th Grade for Fall 2025.  Returning SJS students will receive priority registration until Friday, March 14th.  After that time, we will open enrollment to new students joining our school for Fall 2025.  Space in each week is limited.

Weekly themes, pricing, and more can be found in the informational brochure and registration form below.  Completed registration forms should be sent to the SJS Main Office in an envelope labeled “Summer Program” (or email completed forms JThornton@SaintJamesSchool.net).

2025 Summer Program Informational Brochure

2025 Summer Program Registration Form

 

Congratulations Handwriting Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our winners of this year’s Saint James School Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest (for Kindergarten – Grade 4). The 1st place winners will now be submitted to the state level:

Kindergarten
1st Place – Natalie C.
Runner-Up – Owen B.

First Grade
1st place – Ellana M.
Runner up – Emmy G.

Second Grade
1st place – Arthur W.
Runner up – Saina N.

Third Grade (cursive)
1st place – Rhea B.
Runner up – Nora H.

Fourth Grade (cursive)
1st place – Margaret C.
Runner up – Samantha K.

Grade 7 Science Fair

Congratulations to our 7th grade students for hosting a wonderful Science Fair yesterday!  Students spent the entire morning presenting their research to the SJS faculty and staff, their younger and older peers, and several judges from the scientific community.  Several of our winners will now move on to the State competition.  Great job Sabers!!

SJS Competes at Robotics Competition

On Saturday afternoon, Saint James School’s middle school robotics team competed in the regional VEX IQ Robotics competition. Under the guidance of Mrs. Poth and Mr. Poth, the team has been hard at work since September, dedicating their Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings to learning, designing, building, and testing…

Amazing Hero Art Assembly

Yesterday afternoon, SJS K-8 students enjoyed an inspiring assembly with Artist-Extraordinaire, Rob Surette.  Mr. Surette is a Top-Tier Master Fine Artist for Disney and other well-known organizations such as Marvel, DreamWorks, and DC Comics.  In addition to showcasing his amazing artistic talent…

Field Trip to Kindergarten

Today our Pre-K4 students visited the big school Kindergarten classrooms and enjoyed some time in the Innovation Lab with Mrs. Poth.  The innovation lab, where students explore coding, engineering, and other STEM-related topics, is one of the weekly specials students at SJS enjoy beginning in Kindergarten.

Ski Club Fun

Our Ski & Snowboard Club enjoyed their first outing of the season at Mount Southington Ski Area on Friday afternoon.  We have 67 students and approximately 18-20 parents (depending on the week) participating this year! Thank you to the parents who sent in these pics for us to share.

Congratulations Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Knights of Columbus 2024 Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest! Their posters will now be submitted to the next level of competition..

Pre-K Grinch Day

“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more.” – The Grinch

St. Nicholas’ Feast Day

In keeping with tradition, our Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students left one shoe outside their classroom this morning in celebration of St. Nicholas Day (Feast Day of St. Nicholas).  More commonly observed in Northern Europe, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated…