Congratulations to Saint James School 8th graders Hanna Little and Joe McGuire, who received 1st and 2nd place (respectively) in the VFW’s essay contest on the topic of “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans”. Their essays were selected from the over 140 submissions received by our local (Anderson Shea Post) VFW.

Entries were judged on knowledge of the topic/research, theme development, and clarity of ideas.  The winning essays will now be sent to the regional level where they will be judged against other local winners in the state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, during a school assembly, Doris Robotto of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary presented Hanna and Joe with their winner certificates and prize money ($100 for first place; $75 for second place).

 

 

As part of our celebration of Catholic Schools Month 2015, we have designated Monday, January 26 to show our appreciation of “Service” to Saint James School volunteers. We invite our volunteers to join us in
“Faith” as we hold a Catholic School’s Mass at 9:00 A.M. followed by a special reception in the church hall.

Please join us so that all of the students of Saint James School can see the faces of the dedicated parents and family members who donate their time, talent, and treasures to our school.

If you will be joining us, please fill out the form below and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher by Thursday, January 22.

 

Volunteer Reception RSVP Letter

 

 

 

There will be a combined HSA/Gala meeting tonight (Tuesday, January 20th) at 6:30pm in the Pre-K.  All SJS parents/grandparents are encouraged to attend to help plan the school’s upcoming social and fundraising events.

 

 

 

 

 

St. James parish has started a Catholic Men’s group.  This group aims at being a “no strings attached” way for men to learn a little bit more about the faith, meet the other men of the parish, and spend some time in prayer. All men 18+ are welcome, whether they are parishioners or not.  We will meet every Saturday, starting January 17, 2015 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am. Feel free to attend weekly or only as often as you like.  Doors open, with coffee and bagels ready to go at 6:45.  Please contact Fr. Casey at the parish office (860-643-4219) with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a half-day (12:05 dismissal).  If your child is going to aftercare, please be sure to send them with a lunch from home.