SJS Cross Country Paperwork Due Monday

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The first Cross Country practice of the season will be held on Tuesday, September 1st. It will be open to all SJS students in 5th – 8th grade.  In order to participate, the the 2015-2016 Athletic Health Form must be completed and turned in by this coming Monday, along with the $35.00 cross country fee required for each participant (Make checks out to Saint James School).

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:30pm, unless otherwise noted by the coach.  Students should dismiss to the school gym with the WALKERS group.  They will wait in the gym with the teacher until Coach O’Neill comes down to get them.  Please be outside the gym for pickup by 3:30pm.

Please contact Coach O’Neill at the school if you are interested in helping with the Cross Country program.

Attention Extended Day Parents

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For those of you who created a new PIN for yourself or an authorized person on your 2015-2016 Extended Day emergency form, many of you have listed a pin already in use.  Please confirm with Ms. Jean when picking up your child before you enter your pin into the pad for the first time.  A new pin has been assigned to those of you who chose pins already in use.  If you are a returning family and kept the same pin as last year, you should be fine.  When signing out, please always confirm with the screen that you have entered the correct pin.  Thank you.

First Day of School Pictures

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We hope everyone had a great first day of school!  Below are a few pictures from this morning (click image to enlarge).

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SJS Parent/Student Handbook

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The teachers and staff will be reviewing the parent/student handbook tomorrow with all students.  A signature page will be sent home that all parents and students will need to sign and return to the teacher next week.  Parents may access a copy of the handbook by clicking HERE or by visiting the “Forms & Documents” page of our website (yellow link on the right hand side).

Instrumental Music Notice

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On Friday, August 28th, all instrumental music students in grades 5-8 will have lessons and band. The advanced Band will meet at 12:00 and the Intermediate Band will meet at 12:30. All new students in grades 5-8 who already play an instrument should bring them to school Friday August 28 for a special class.

Welcome Back Coffee & Danish – First Day of School

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Please drop by and join us in the school Cafeteria on the first day of school (7:55am-9:00am) for coffee & danishes – sponsored by the Saint James Home & School Association.  Come catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and ask those last minute questions you may have!  We look forward to seeing you!

2015-2016 School Bus Routes

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The 2015-2016 bus routes for St. James were posted on the town of Manchester’s website this morning.  We have added a link on our website as well.  You can access the bus list HERE or by visiting the SJS website.

Extended Day Program

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Please remember that Extended Day Registration Forms are now due for all families that will be using the program for the 2015-2016 school year.  This includes returning families.  All families participating in the Extended Day Program must submit a new form every year.  If you have any questions regarding the Extended Day Program, Ms. Jean can be reached at jburdick@saintjamesschool.net during the summer.  If you forgot to send your form in by last Friday, please put it in the mail today or tomorrow so Ms. Jean will have it by the end of the week.

New Windows Installed!

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Another round of new windows were installed at the school during the month of July thanks to the many generous donations to last year’s SJS Annual Fund Campaign, a sizable grant, and support from local businesses through the CT Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program. With this current installation, all classrooms will have brand-new windows when students return to school the end of August! In addition, we expect work to begin next week on the first of several phases in the roof replacement project. Pictures of the roof renovation will be added to the school website during the month of August.

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Summer Hours

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The school office will be open most weeks over the summer from 9am-1pm Tuesday through Thursday.  We recommend calling calling ahead to make sure someone is in the office if you are planning to stop by to drop off paperwork or visit the uniform closet.