Pre-Kindergarten Open House TONIGHT
Saint James School is hosting an Open House event for our Pre-Kindergarten program this evening – Monday, February 5th – from 5:30pm-7:00pm. This year, we have made some changes to our Pre-K3 program, which will run Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:00am – 11:00am.
Please like and share our Facebook Post to help us spread the word, or pick up an Open House postcard at the Pre-K or the main school office to distribute to anyone you know who may be interested in attending.
12:05pm Dismissal Wednesday
This Wednesday, FEBRUARY 7th, is a 12:05pm dismissal day. Aftercare will be in session but students going to aftercare will need to bring a lunch from home as there is no hot lunch served on early dismissal days.
There is no school (February Break) the week of February 19th – 23rd.
St James Boys Basketball Double Header @ SJS
SJS families are encouraged to come cheer on classmates for the Annual Boys Varsity Blue vs Gold game on Wednesday, February 7th at 7 pm at SJS Gym. The preliminary game will be our SJS JV Boys taking on St Bridget’s at 6 pm. Immediately after the conclusion of the Varsity game join us for a party in gym celebrating the season. Hope you can attend to support SJS Boy’s 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Blue & Gold Pep Rally 2017
On Friday, Kindergarten through Grade 8 students celebrated Saint James School during the annual Blue & Gold Pep Rally. Students enjoyed fun relay games – hosted by the Student Council members – then watched as the boys Varsity Basketball team played the Girls Varsity Basketball team. And, the highlight of the afternoon – the teachers vs. 8th grade basketball game!
You can watch a short clip of the 8th grade girls vs. boys HERE.
Book & Art Club – Feb 12
Attached is the permission slip for the upcoming Book & Art Club on February 12. Please note, February 12th is a Monday (not a Wednesday this time due to a conflict with Ash Wednesday).
Ski Club
The January 5th cancelled ski club trip has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 7th, a 12:05pm dismissal day. The bus will depart SJS at 12:15 and return at approximately 6:45pm.
Last Call: Catholic Schools Month Collection
As part of Catholic Schools Month, the Saint James School student council is spearheading a collection to help those in need. Throughout the next two weeks leading up to our school’s blue & gold pep rally, student council is asking students to bring in supplies for the St. Vincent de Paul Shelter. Please consider sending in items such as:
- Thermal socks
- Gloves
- Toiletries: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, and shaving cream
The boxes of donations will be collected from each of the homerooms on Friday, February 2nd.
As always, we thank you for your consideration and support.
Blue & Gold/SJS Spiritwear Dress Down Tomorrow (2/2)
Tomorrow, February 2nd, is our annual Blue & Gold/Spiritwear dress down day and SJS Pep Rally. Students may come to school dressed down in blue & gold (the school colors) or wear any of their Saint James School spiritwear. Standard dress down guidelines apply.