On Friday, Saint James School 2nd and 3rd grade students enjoyed a robotics demonstration by Dr. Lin Lin, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Engineering Science & Computer Engineering Technology at Middlesex Community College.  Dr. Lin, a Saint James parent, is heading up a robotics program at the college featuring a NAO “humanoid” robot named Mixy.

During the presentation to students, Mixy introduced herself, walked, danced the Macarena, and told jokes.  Throughout the presentation, Dr. Lin discussed – in simple terms – robotics and programming and showed the students, on her computer, what the programming sequence for Mixy looks like.  Several students even had an opportunity to program commands for Mixy into the computer.  “Many of today’s 2nd and 3rd grade students will someday be instrumental in the future of robotics and engineering.  It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and be able to answer their questions,” said Dr. Lin following her presentation.

Below are some pictures from Friday morning.

 

 

 

 

 

Coach Phelan would like to remind JV boys they will practice tonight from 5:00pm – 6:30pm and Friday from 5:30pm -7:00pm.  There is no Varsity Boys practice tonight due to the ECHS open house.  Also, all boys practices on 11/13 are cancelled due to a meeting in the gym.

IMPORTANT reminders from all coaches:

1.    Please send your child(ren)’s coach your personal contact info ( email and cell) ;

2.    Remember the deadline to order SJS Basketball Gear is Tuesday Nov 11^th ;

3.   A contact list for the coaches can be found here and on the basketball webpage;

4.    The basketball sports fee is now due to the office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeannine fundraiser items will be available for pick up in the breezeway on Thursday 11/6 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm and Friday 11/7 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. PLEASE NOTE there are food items that will not be able to be stored at school past Friday so please be sure to pick items up by Friday. Any questions please call or text Holly Constantine (860) 463-9935 or email holly-c@comcast.net.

 

The cross country team finished an outstanding season at the CT Middle School Championships, where 36 schools competed this past Saturday.  Sixth Grader Isabelle B. had an incredible performance, placing 7th out of a field of 278 runners.  Another exceptional race came from Ally A., who placed 13th overall and 2nd for SJS.  Following her was Elizabeth M. running a terrific race and placing 28th.  All three girls took home medals for their outstanding accomplishments.  Maeve W., Victoria C., Sophie K., and Emily Goodwin rounded out the team with incredible performances.

For the boys, 8th grader Ryan L. ran an outstanding race, placing 20th our of a field of 321 runners.  Nathan M. saved his best race for last, placing 48th, followed by 6th grader Dominic C. in 68th.  All three boys took home medals for their excellent performances.  Nathan K. rounded out the boys competing in the race, placing in the top one-third of the field.

Congratulations to all the SJS runners and Coach O’Neill on a fantastic season!

 

 

Just a reminder that on November 11th, the staff and students of Saint James School will host a ceremony to honor all Veterans and current members of the armed forces.  If any member of your family has served, we would love to have them join us from 10:00am – 11:00am for the ceremony.  Please return the Veteran’s Day form tomorrow so we can plan accordingly.