Book/Art Club Update
Please note, the March 15th session of the Book/Art Club has reached capacity. The next session will be on April 19th. Permission slips will be e-mailed out closer to that date.
SJS Basketball Update
Congratulations to the SJS Boys JV Gold (6th grade) basketball team for winning their State tournament game yesterday, 37-35, over St. Peter Paul….the team will now move on to the semifinals next Saturday, 3/11, at 2:30PM, at St. Paul’s Catholic High School, Bristol. Congratulations Sabers and best of luck on Saturday!
Also, the Saint James Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated St. Rita of Hamden and went on to defeat St. John of Watertown 35-34 over the weekend. The team now advances to the state semifinals against Blessed Sacrament. The game will be played at Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury at 1:45 on Saturday.
Congratulations Sabers and best of luck this weekend!
Congratulations also go out to the Girls JV Basketball team for making it to the quarterfinals in their state tournament! They won their first game this weekend, but lost to Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, ending their season. Special thanks to Mrs. Italia for sending in this great picture of the Girls JV team with their coach, Mrs. Jablonicki.
Important Instrumental Music Notice – Gr. 4 & 5
Please note, since Thursday is an early dismissal day this week, Mr. Corcoran will be in on Tuesday, March 7th, for lessons and band for grades 4 and 5.
Important Instrumental Music Notice – Gr. 4 & 5
Please note, since Thursday is an early dismissal day this week, Mr. Corcoran will be in on Tuesday, March 7th, for lessons and band for grades 4 and 5.
Come Represent SJS in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Saint James School has been invited to participate in the 46th Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade next Saturday (3/11)…we hope that you and your family will join us for this fun event!
One of our Saint James School parents, Tom Tierney, who is involved with the Parade Committee, has offered to coordinate this fun activity for our school. Permission slips and details are coming home with students via their take home folders today. A copy of the information and permission slip is also attached below. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Tierney at thomasjtierney@gmail.com or Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Info – SJS
Please note, we must have at least 25 people sign up in order for our school to participate. Permission slips are due TOMORROW Tuesday, March 7th so we can confirm our attendance with the parade committee.
Come Represent SJS in the St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Saint James School has been invited to participate in the 46th Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade next Saturday (3/11)…we hope that you and your family will join us for this fun event!
One of our Saint James School parents, Tom Tierney, who is involved with the Parade Committee, has offered to coordinate this fun activity for our school. Permission slips and details are coming home with students via their take home folders today. A copy of the information and permission slip is also attached below. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Tierney at thomasjtierney@gmail.com or Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Info – SJS
Please note, we must have at least 25 people sign up in order for our school to participate. Permission slips are due TOMORROW Tuesday, March 7th so we can confirm our attendance with the parade committee.
Reminder: End of Trimester/Spring Conferences
The second trimester will close on March 10th. Report cards will be distributed on Friday, March 17th. Spring Conferences will be held on the two half days, March 22nd and 23rd. The conferences are not mandatory. If you have concerns and think a conference is necessary at this time, please sign up for one. Conference sign up schedules will be in the main hall, outside the office, on Thursday, March 16th and Friday, March 17th during school hours. Please note that there are no evening times.
Communication between parents and teachers is very important to us here at Saint James. We thank you for your ongoing input and support.
Pre-Kindergarten Buddies
Every Friday afternoon, our 3rd grade and Pre-Kindergarten students come together to do a craft or read stories. This past Friday, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the 3rd graders read, and discussed, various Dr. Seuss books with their Pre-K buddy. They also enjoyed some creatively made “green eggs & ham.”
Middle School Dance Tonight
The March Middle School Dance at Saint Christopher School will be held this Friday, March 3rd.
Please remember:
- Phones and/or other electronic devices are not allowed at the dance. If your child brings one, they will be required to leave it with the check-in volunteers.
- All students must bring their signed Middle School Dance Permission Slip with them to the dance.
- There is a $5.00 per student admission fee.
- Parents must sign their child(ren) in and out of the dance.
Important Info Regarding Wolf Pack Tickets
If you sent in an RSVP for the Mother/Son Wolf Pack game, please note: Your tickets will be waiting for you at the “will call” window beginning at 1pm on Sunday. Unlike last year, there will not be an HSA representative handing out tickets in the lobby area. This change is necessary to accommodate the “Super Hero Day” activities that will be running at the XL Center on Sunday. Please feel free to arrive early and enjoy the Super Hero meet and greet which begins at 1:00pm. Please contact Tabitha Post at tpost77@att.net with any questions.
