A huge Thank You to all the families who donated toys to our Christmas toy drive this year!  There were so many wonderful donations – we know that many children will be smiling on Christmas morning because of your generosity.

We are pleased to announce that Saint James School was honored by one of the charities we support – Community Partners in Action – for the many years that the school has collected gifts for their annual Toy Drive and Christmas Party for the children of their clients.  Mrs. Kanute recently attended a special breakfast to receive the award on behalf of the school.

Thank you to everyone who sent in requests for our Tree of Blessings ceremony today.  It was a beautiful ceremony with our kindergarten through 8th grade students all praying for each loved one as our 8th grade students read the names out loud. Below are some pictures of our students before, during, and after the event (click pictures to enlarge).

There will be a Red & Green Dress Down day this Friday, December 18th, as a thank you for all the very generous toy donations that are being brought in.  Please remember dress down guidelines, per the school handbook, apply.  These include:

• Clothing must not have indecent writing or pictures; inappropriate slogans or advertisements.
• Revealing clothing is not allowed (including short shorts, halter tops, half shirts, tank tops, and see-through tops).
• Waistbands must not sag below the waist. Pants legs must not drag on the floor.
• High heels, platform shoes, flip-flops, Crocs, and shoes with no backs are not allowed.
• Clothing must not be torn, ragged, or have holes.

The next Middle School dance will be held this Friday, December 18th at St. Bridget School in Manchester.  This will be a Semi-Formal dance.  Please view the attached Permission Slip  (click link) for details and dress guidelines.  Please remember, students must bring the completed permission slip and the $5.00 entrance fee with them to the dance.

Saint James School is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local families in need of a little extra help this Christmas.  Toys will be collected through December 18th and will be donated locally.