Bagpipe Lessons Info Session

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As an informational FYI, the Manchester Pipe Band is hosting an open house on Friday October 13th at 6PM at the Lutz Children’s Museum, 247 S Main Street, Manchester.  Come learn about tuition-free lessons provided on a weekly basis in traditional bagpiping and drumming.

Piping and drumming has been taught in Manchester for generations, and is a highly worthwhile activity for children who are looking to apply artistic ambitions, develop individual expression, and work as a team-member – all while being involved in the community. The Manchester Pipe Band’s team of instructors is among the best in the country, and features local, national, and international prizewinners.

Here’s what to expect at the open house for the Kids:  Introductory Activities, Give the Instruments a try, Try on a Kilt

Here’s what to expect at the open house for the Parents:  Program introduction by instructors, Frequently Asked Questions, Parent Testimonials, and Sign-up, light refreshments

For further information or questions, please contact: learn@manchesterpb.org or 860-327-5685

Ends Tomorrow: Book Fair Online Store

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If you were unable to attend our Scholastic Book Fair last week (or simply want to get additional books for your child), you can visit our ONLINE Shopping link at scholastic.com/fair .

Our school will still receive credit for your purchase and orders will be shipped for free to your child at SJS.

Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day

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This week you should be receiving in your child’s school folder the information form for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ day, coming up on October 26th.  The permission slip/information notice is due back to the school by Friday, October 20th.  If you need a new copy of the form, it can be downloaded HERE.

Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day

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This week you should be receiving in your child’s school folder the information form for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ day, coming up on October 26th.  The permission slip/information notice is due back to the school by Friday, October 20th.  If you need a new copy of the form, it can be downloaded HERE.

Chromebook (Grade 6-8) Forms

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Thank you to all the middle school parents who came out for our Chromebook Informational Meeting last night.  In case you didn’t make the meeting, attached are the documents that were handed out.  Please note, insurance forms (attached below) are due back to the homeroom teacher are due back by October 27th.

Chromebook Parent Letter

Chromebook Care and Insurance

VIRTUS Reminder

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As a reminder, there is a VIRTUS session tonight – Thursday September 28th (6:30pm) – at Saint James Church.  To participate in a VIRTUS session, you must Pre-Register on the VIRTUS Site.  To access the schedule of upcoming sessions and register to attend one, click here and select Hartford, CT (Archdiocese).

Thank you for your support in helping make Saint James School a wonderful, safe place for our children!

Tonight: Chrome Book Meeting for Middle School Parents

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This evening – Wednesday, September 27th (at 6:00pm) – will be an important meeting for grade 6 – 8 parents regarding the roll-out of Chromebooks for our Middle School students.  Presenting information about the roll-out will be Laura McCaffrey, Director of School Support and Academic Services from the Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis, along with Mrs. Zorger and Mrs. Mayo.  We look forward to seeing all of our 6th – 8th Grade parents there!

2017-2018 Basketball Registration

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Basketball game schedules for the season will be set within the next few weeks for all the schools in our league. Therefore, we are asking all Saint James School parents to register their child(ren) for the upcoming season NOW so our Athletic Director can form the teams and get all teams on the schedule.  Students in grades 4 – 8 expressing interest in basketball (through a show of hands) may make the team count/structure different last year, and consequently we may need to add or combine some teams.

In order to participate on an SJS basketball team this year all three items below must be turned in by the end of the day on Wednesday, September 27th.  Please note, the school reserves the right to accept/not accept player registrations after September 27th based on existing team size, etc.

  1. The completed 2017-2018 Athletic Health Form, signed by the child’s doctor (if you have not already turned it in);
  2. The appropriate fee required for each student participating (see Registration Form Below for updated fee info); and
  3. The completed 2017-2018 Basketball Registration Form (please note, if opened in Adobe, you can type into this form before printing it – complete one form for each child playing please).

Completed forms and/or payment can be given to the homeroom teacher by the student or dropped off at the main office by the parent/guardian.  (Please only pay the Basketball fee at this time, even if your child will be doing other sports or activities).

Attention Middle School Cross Country Parents

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The Harry Geraghty XC Invite has been rescheduled to this Friday, September 29, 2017 (instead of Saturday).  Students running in this meet will need to leave right after school on Friday; Parent drivers are needed.  Please contact Mrs. O’Neill asap if you are available to help.

The Order of Races has also changed due to the afternoon start and will feature the following races and start times:

3:00pm – Boys Middle School

3:30pm – Girls Middle School

Practice for Thursday has been cancelled in light of this meet chance.  The XC Electronic Calendar has been updated accordingly.

Land's End 40% Off

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Land’s End is offering 40% off through September 26th.  Use Promo Code: SEPTEMBER and Pin: 291535700 at checkout.