Brian Bags Service Project

Yesterday afternoon, several of our 7th & 8th grade students stayed after school to work on assembling “Brian Bags,” special care kits designed with members of the local homeless community in mind.  Under the guidance of Mrs. Donna Finneran and using supplies purchased by our local Knights of Columbus…

5th Graders Design Space Shelters

During their weekly STREAM class, SJS 5th graders have been learning about the Engineering design process (Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve) and implemented each step as part of the Ultraviolet Light Shelter Challenge.  For this project…

Congratulations SJS Cross Country

Congratulations to the Saint James Cross Country team on a strong performance at their meet yesterday versus Illing Middle School and East Hartford Middle School.  Our boys finished first out of the three teams, sweeping…

Fall Fun

Today we spotted our Pre-K4 cuties having a leaf hunt (lots of different colors and shapes!) and Mrs. Gangloff’s Kindergartners using nature to draw self-portraits. This weather is perfect for being outside for some Fall Fun! Great job Sabers!

Chess Club Fun

Our Tuesday afternoon chess club is back in action! Here are some pictures from their first meeting yesterday…

Kindergarten Candy Corn Spider Webs

During their Art Special last week, Saint James School Kindergarten students learned about Dutch painter Piet Mondrian and made Mondrian-inspired spider webs in Candy Corn colors just in time for Fall!

Congratulations SJS XC

Congratulations to the SJS Cross Country team on a great first meet yesterday against the Bolton and Vernon Middle School teams.  Our top finisher for the boys was…

1st Grade Special Visit to St. James Church

This afternoon, SJS 1st grade students received a special tour of St. James Church with Father Jaime to learn more about the Holy items they have been discussing during religion class. 

Student Government Elections Held Today

SJS middle school students running for a spot on the Student Council addressed their peers today to share ways in which, if elected, they plan to make a difference within the school community.  All…

1st Grade STEM Club Fun

For yesterday’s after-school STEM Club, SJS 1st grade students were tasked with various building challenges – both independently and as a team.  Great job Sabers!