A huge Thank You to all the parents, staff, and friends who came out for the 2015 Saint James School Gala on Saturday.  The feedback has been very positive and, while we are still totaling the exact proceeds from the event, we know we raised a lot of money in support of Saint James School.

Of course, we could not have done it without the amazing support and hard work of the Gala Committee and all the volunteers that worked at the event.  Thank you to Gala Chair Paul Munns for pulling it all together and to volunteer Jen Fiereck of J. Fiereck Photography for the fun pictures (a few of which are below).  And last, but not least, THANK YOU to all the parents, staff, and friends who donated items for the class baskets or for the live and silent auctions.  We could not have done it without your support – Saint James is certainly blessed to have such a wonderful school community!

The SJS Chess Club will have its first meeting after school today.  Students who did not get their permission slip in today are still welcome to attend to find out more about the club.  Also, Father Casey and Mrs. O’Neill are looking for a few extra chess sets for the group to use.  If anyone has one they would be willing donate, please bring it to the main office.

Are you interested in learning more about the game of Chess or bettering your Chess skills?  Father Casey and Mrs. O’Neill are starting an after-school Chess Club for students in grades 4 – 8.  The first meeting will be on Monday, March 9th from 2:15pm – 3:15pm in Mrs. McQuaid’s room.  The Chess Club will meet every other Monday through the Spring.

A permission slip is attached below.  Please return it to the office with the $20 activity fee by Monday in an envelope marked “Chess Club” if your child wishes to participate.  Students who have a Chess board/set, are asked to please bring it with them on Monday.

Saint James School Chess Club Permission Slip

All students, faculty, parents, and other guests of our students are invited to join us in prayer tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 7-14.   Please take this time and/or encourage your child(ren) to join us in prayers for family, friends, peace, and other special intentions. Also, this will be a time of giving thanks for the many Blessings we have in our lives.

As a reminder, there will be a dress down day tomorrow – Friday, March 6th – to thank everyone for their contributions to the class baskets for the Gala.