Red & Green Dress Down Friday

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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.

 

Friday’s Middle School Dance – Dress Guidelines & Permission Slip

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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 Bridget dance coordinators ask that we bring a non-perishable food item to the dance to donate to the local food kitchen.

Friday's Middle School Dance – Dress Guidelines & Permission Slip

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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 Bridget dance coordinators ask that we bring a non-perishable food item to the dance to donate to the local food kitchen.

SJS Toy Drive

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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.

2nd Grade Gingerbread Houses

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Yesterday, our 2nd graders participated in a much loved tradition – making gingerbread houses to bring home for Christmas.  Below are some pictures of the kids creating and showing off their gingerbread masterpieces (click pictures to enlarge).

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5th Grade Feast Day Pictures

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Fifth grade students recently read the historical fiction book “The Sign of the Beaver” about a 12-year-old boy befriended by Native American Indians in Maine in 1768.  At the conclusion of the book, students made Native American headbands, painted their faces, and enjoyed a “traditional” feast.  During the feast, which began with a special prayer, students discussed lessons from the book including how the Penobscot Indians were a peaceful and thankful tribe who let nothing go to waste.  Students also enjoyed some traditional Native American games. Below are some pictures from the celebration (click to enlarge).

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Christmas Store Thank You

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Mrs. Kanute and the Saint James staff wish to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers who spearheaded and helped out at the Christmas Store last week.  This is such a fun event for our children and we are grateful to all the volunteers who put so much time and effort into making it run smoothly.

Attention Intermediate Band Parents

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As a clarification on yesterday’s e-mail – all Intermediate Band Members, in all instruments, are invited to play.  Additional support is requested from Advance Band members in the following instruments: flute, clarinet, tenor sax, and persuasion.

One of our band parents, Mark Flores, is forming a Pep Band to play during the Saint James Varsity Basketball game this Saturday (12/19) at 2:30pm.  He will be holding two practices: Today (12/16) and Thursday (12/17) from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on the gym stage. This is completely optional for Intermediate band students (all instruments).  Also optional for any Advanced Band students that play Flute, Clarinet, Percussion, or Tenor Sax who would like to join. Please arrive with your instrument and all band songs learned/played this year. Additional music will be handed out and practiced. Contact Mark Flores (markeflores@hotmail.com) if you have any questions.

SJS Mother/Son Event

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Please save the date for the annual SJS Mother/Son event!  This year our event will be the Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Portland Pirates game on Sunday January 24th at 3:00pm (Snow date of February 28th).  A flyer will come home with more specifics after Christmas break.

Tomorrow Only: SJS Christmas Store

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The Christmas Store returns to the Saint James School Gym tomorrow (Wednesday, December 9th) for one day only.  The store will be open during school hours.  Children will visit the store with their classes and will be able to purchase low cost gifts for those on their Christmas lists.  Gifts will be available for parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, pets, and more.  Please remember to send your child with cash on December 9th if you would like them to make purchases at the Christmas Store.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Christine Pesola-Strickland at christinepesola@hotmail.com or 914-582-7869.