SJS XC – Harry Geraghty Invitational Results

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Congratulations to the SJS Cross Country team on another impressive performance at the Harry Geraghty Invitational that was held at Rockville High School this past weekend.  The girls took home a 2nd place trophy, will Lindsay O’Neill – the top SJS runner – finishing 5th out of a field of 85 athletes.  Abby Ray, in her first invitational meet, finished a strong 7th place with Isabelle Burke in 8th, Ally Ansaldi in 9th, and Kaitlyn Nyberg in 10th.

On the boys side, Dominic Cavallo led the team to a 3rd place trophy, placing 15th out of 94 runners.  AJ Bushnell had a strong race as well, placing 22nd, with Jack Green, Kevin Leger, and Ryan St. Jean rounding out the top 5 scorers for SJS.

The team’s next meet will be this Thursday at Illing Middle School.

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Spirit Sticks Are Back!

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The HSA is selling Spirit Sticks again this year.  Spirit Sticks are a fun way for students to express themselves and decorate their backpacks.  Start with the Saint James School/Sabers Key Ring (front and back shown below):  The Key Rings are $5 each and with this purchase you get your first spirit stick FREE.  Then, purchase additional spirit sticks for $1/each to enhance your collection.

Please see the image below showing the sticks that are currently available (click picture to enlarge).

To purchase spirit sticks (and/or the SJS key chain), please fill out the Spirit Sticks Order Form and return it with EXACT CASH ONLY through your child’s school folder in an envelope marked “Spirit Stick Order, For Kerry Caldwell, c/o Taylor.”  Orders will be distributed to the teachers and sent home with your child.  If you have any questions, please contact SJS parent volunteer Kerry Caldwell at kmcaldwell@gmail.com.

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Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ Day

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Last week you should have received home in your child’s school folder the information form for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ day, coming up on October 20th.  The permission slip/information notice is due back to the school by this Friday, October 7th.  If you need a new copy of the form, it can be downloaded HERE.

Grandparents' & Special Persons' Day

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Last week you should have received home in your child’s school folder the information form for Grandparents’ & Special Persons’ day, coming up on October 20th.  The permission slip/information notice is due back to the school by this Friday, October 7th.  If you need a new copy of the form, it can be downloaded HERE.

October HSA Meeting

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The HSA will hold its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria.  All parents/guardians/grandparents of SJS students are welcome to attend.  When you arrive at the school for the meeting, please ring the buzzer to the left of the breezeway door and meet us in the Cafeteria.

This month’s agenda will include a discussion of Halloween Trunk or Treat, upcoming fundraisers, updates on the Mother/Son and Father/Son events, and future plans for Family Fun Nights.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact us with any feedback or questions at HSA@SaintJamesSchool.net.

United Way Workplace Campaigns

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The 2016-2017 United Way Community Workforce Campaign will be kicking off at many local companies over the next few weeks. Please remember you can donate to Saint James School through the United Way by utilizing our code – AG0681-1 or going to the section “Write In/Other” and writing in “Saint James School, Manchester, CT.” Please share this information with relatives and friends who may be willing to support our school as well.  As always, we thank you for your consideration and support of Saint James School!

Congratulations Volunteers!

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Congratulations and Thank You to our 2016-2017 Saint James School volunteers of the year: Mrs. Canna and Mrs. Toomey. These special volunteers were honored last night at the 39th Hopes Dinner at the Aqua Turf in Southington, where they received the St. John Newman Award for Volunteer Service.

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St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals

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Bring your pets and join Father Carlson on the St. James Church lawn this Saturday (10/1) at 2:00pm for the blessing of the animals in celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.  All Saint James School families are welcome.

If you are on Facebook, please consider liking St. James Church’s Facebook page for upcoming events and information.

Lucky Taco Dine-Out A Success!

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A huge Thank You to all our SJS families and friends who visited Lucky Taco yesterday for the SJS Dine-Out.  The turnout was exceptional and raised over $400.00 for Saint James School!

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Congratulations SJS XC!

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Congratulations to the SJS Cross Country team on a great meet at Vernon Middle School yesterday.  The girls took 1st place against Vernon and Illing.  Lindsay O’Neill won the competition with Abby Ray coming in a close second place.  Kaitlyn Nyberg placed 4th, Elizabeth Munns placed 5th, and Isabelle Burke placed 6th!

The boys also scored exceptionally well, coming in 2nd of the 3 teams competing.  Kyle Pelletier was the top SJS runner, placing 2nd overall, followed by Dominic Cavallo in 3rd place.  AJ Bushnell also finished strong in 9th place and Kevin Leger in 14th place rounded out the top 5 for our boy’s team.

Way to go Sabers!!

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