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!
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!
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.
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).
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 is offering 40% off through September 26th. Use Promo Code: SEPTEMBER and Pin: 291535700 at checkout.
Land’s End is offering 40% off through September 26th. Use Promo Code: SEPTEMBER and Pin: 291535700 at checkout.
Middle School students interested in being part of our school’s Student Council this year are encouraged to attend an informational meeting in Mrs. Jones’ room on Tuesday, September 26th from 2:15pm to 2:45pm.
Thank you to all the parents and students who donated to our”Change to Make a Difference” drive in support of the victims of the recent hurricanes. Together we raised $1,891, which will be donated to the relief efforts via Catholic Charities. Special thanks to Mrs. Wojtyna and her students for counting the money and for the fun pictures.
Halloween is fast-approaching and it is time to start planning for the HSA’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 21. If you have not already signed up and would like to help plan this fun event, please contact parent volunteer Cathy Deschaine at cathydeschaine@sbcglobal.net. You will be contacted shortly with information on the first committee meeting. Thank you for any help you can give!
Please Note: The date of the event has been changed. It will be held during the afternoon of October 21.
For 5th Grade Students signed up to begin altar server training, you will begin on October 2nd (as there is no school this coming Monday).