Friday’s Pep Rally

On Friday, Kindergarten through Grade 8 students celebrated Saint James School during the annual Blue & Gold Pep Rally.  Students enjoyed fun relay games – hosted by the Student Council -then watched as the boys Varsity Basketball team played the Girls Varsity Basketball team.  And, the highlight of the afternoon – the teachers vs. 8th graders basketball game!  Click pictures to enlarge.

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Boys Varsity Gold Basketball Coach's Update

The Varsity Gold Boys team enjoyed another strong week of play this week. They extended their league winning streak to 7 straight with victories at St Brigid’s of West Hartford and home versus St Paul’s of Kensington. They are on the road next week but return home for their final home game on Thursday, February 11th. That evening will be “Senior Night” for the Boys and Girls Varsity teams so please come out and support these Student Athletes, many of whom will be wrapping up league play in their final game on Saint James’ home court.  Girls tip at 6pm and the Boys follow. Please come cheer them on.  Thank you to Mrs. Donnelly for the pictures below (click pictures to enlarge).

– Coach Creamer

photo 2 photo 3 team photo

Boys Varsity Gold Basketball Coach’s Update

The Varsity Gold Boys team enjoyed another strong week of play this week. They extended their league winning streak to 7 straight with victories at St Brigid’s of West Hartford and home versus St Paul’s of Kensington. They are on the road next week but return home for their final home game on Thursday, February 11th. That evening will be “Senior Night” for the Boys and Girls Varsity teams so please come out and support these Student Athletes, many of whom will be wrapping up league play in their final game on Saint James’ home court.  Girls tip at 6pm and the Boys follow. Please come cheer them on.  Thank you to Mrs. Donnelly for the pictures below (click pictures to enlarge).

– Coach Creamer

photo 2 photo 3 team photo

Munson’s Fundraiser

As a reminder, the Saint James School HSA is sponsoring a Munson’s fundraiser through Wednesday, February 10th.  All students should have received home information about the fundraiser with their SJS student.  If you did not receive information home or have questions, please contact parent volunteer Kate Davis at 860.463.7092 or 70greenbean@sbcglobal.net.  Order forms and payment are due to the school office by Wednesday, February 10th.  An e-mail will be sent in March notifying parents of the pickup date(s).

As always, we thank you for supporting Saint James School!

Munson's Fundraiser

As a reminder, the Saint James School HSA is sponsoring a Munson’s fundraiser through Wednesday, February 10th.  All students should have received home information about the fundraiser with their SJS student.  If you did not receive information home or have questions, please contact parent volunteer Kate Davis at 860.463.7092 or 70greenbean@sbcglobal.net.  Order forms and payment are due to the school office by Wednesday, February 10th.  An e-mail will be sent in March notifying parents of the pickup date(s).

As always, we thank you for supporting Saint James School!

Blue & Gold Dress Down This Friday

As a reminder, all students may dress down in Blue & Gold this Friday as we celebrate Saint James School with our annual SJS Pep Rally.  The dress down is also to thank the school community for their contributions to our special cause during Catholic Schools Month – which this year has been toiletries for Community Partners in Action.  Please remember, standard dress down guidelines per the school handbook apply.

Blue & Gold Dress Down This Friday

As a reminder, all students may dress down in Blue & Gold this Friday as we celebrate Saint James School with our annual SJS Pep Rally.  The dress down is also to thank the school community for their contributions to our special cause during Catholic Schools Month – which this year has been toiletries for Community Partners in Action.  Please remember, standard dress down guidelines per the school handbook apply.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will take place at Saint James School Gym this Saturday, January 30th from 2:00pm-4:30pm.  The competition is for boys and girls ages 9-14, all children must be accompanied by an adult.  You can pre-register for this event at www.kofccouncil1155.org (under the events and news tab) or by calling 860.288.7636.  Registration begins at 1:30pm for those not pre-registered.

SJS Students Holding the Flag at the Wolfpack Game

Please click HERE for the video of the national anthem from this weekend’s Wolfpack game.  Some of our boys who came out for the mother/son event were in the video holding the flag.  Great job everyone!

 

 

Drama Club Update

Thank you to everyone that signed up to participate in the 2016 Drama Club!  We have hit our maximum number of sign-ups for acting parts as of yesterday’s deadline so we will not be accepting any late sign-ups for actors.  There is still space available in the stage crew if your student is interested.