May HSA Newsletter
Please take a look at this month’s HSA Newsletter (Click to open) to read about all that is happening in the next few months and where your help is needed!
Reminder: SJS Sports Banquet
Please note, the banquet will begin at 5:15pm to give a bit more time for awards. This is a change from what is in the flyer.
Please save the date: the annual SJS Sports Banquet – for students that ran cross country, played basketball, or will be playing soccer this year – will be held on Monday, May 8th from 5:15pm – 8:00pm at the East Catholic High School cafeteria. Please RSVP to the main office using the attached form by May 5th. (Also, please note, boys 4th & 5th grade basketball players already had their party and awards ceremony at the conclusion of their season).
Next Book/Art Club
The next SJS Book/Art club (for grades 1-3) will be held on Wednesday, May 10th. Completed permission slips (below) and payment are due back to the school by Tuesday, 5/2.
Spring Uniform Begins Monday
Monday (May 1) begins our Spring Uniform, which means students may wear the uniform shorts to school. Middle school parents, please remember if your child is wearing the uniform shorts, they must wear the uniform polo with it (they cannot wear the shirt and tie with shorts).
Pancake Breakfast To Support Catholic School Soccer League
Our local Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast for benefit of the Catholic Schools’ Soccer League (CSSL) on Sunday, April 30th from 8:00am to 11:00am at the Church of the Assumption Parish Hall. The menu consists of homemade pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, juice, and beverages. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the door. All proceeds will be donated to CSSL. Please support this wonderful program for our Catholic School children throughout central Connecticut. For more information please see the attached flyer
Mother/Daughter Tea Update
The HSA has had a wonderful response for the mother daughter tea. Thank you to all who have signed up to come. Unfortunately, we have reached capacity and will not be able to accept any more attendees this year.
The committee is looking for volunteers to help set up on the evening of Friday, May 19th, as well as to help during the tea and with cleanup afterwards. If you would be interested in helping, please email Keshet Spadaccini at kspadaccini@att.net.
1st Graders Make Recycled Paper
In honor of Earth day, Ms. Labowski’s 1st grade class learned about recycling and enjoyed a hands-on project to see how paper is recycled. First, students tore up old papers and added them to a tub of warm water to create a pulp. Then, students strained the water from the pulp using a screen. The new “paper” spent a few days drying and when it was ready, each student received a piece that will be used as a bookmark. Here are a few pictures from Ms. Labowski’s class (click to enlarge):
SJS Foundation Golf Update
Please click HERE or see below for an update from the SJS Foundation Golf Committee.
Mixed Bag Fundraiser
The HSA is currently running the very popular Mixed Bag fundraiser! Catalog packets were sent home last week and additional packets are available in the main office. Ordering instructions can be found in this flyer (click here). Please return completed order forms and payment (checks payable to Saint James School HSA) in the envelope provided by May 17. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Caldwell at kmcaldwell@gmail.com. Thank you for your participation in this fundraiser and your continued support of our school!
12:05pm Dismissal & Dress Down Tomorrow
Please remember that tomorrow (Wednesday, 4/26) is a 12:05pm dismissal day. Students going to aftercare tomorrow will need a lunch from home.
Tomorrow is also a dress down day to reward the school community for supporting the gala with their time and generosity (all students may participate).
