Saint James School Social & Fundraising Events 2014-2015

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

Social and fundraising events are a great way to get our school community together, have fun and raise money to better our children’s educations. We also strive to support our local community and give back to those in need.

Money raised leads to an improved school and learning environment for our children. Social events provide life long lasting memories of their years at Saint James School.

Did you know?  Saint James School has a Home & School Association (HSA) that is responsible for running a majority of our school events. Unfortunately, only a very small percentage of parents volunteer to run these events.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Please consider volunteering at an event to help our school!!! 

If 1 parent from every SJS family volunteered for just 1 event, we would have a very fun and successful year.

**Events that do not have a Chair Person(s) and/or do not have an adequate number of volunteers are in danger of being cancelled.  Each event requires a minimum number of parent volunteers to make it successful. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated.

(Virtus training is NOT required to volunteer for many of these events because parents stay with their children. **Exception – Christmas Movie Day and Middle School Dances )

Fresh ideas for existing events and/or suggestions for new events are always welcome!  Please share your ideas at an HSA Meeting (held the first Tuesday of each month- 1st meeting is 9/2/14), or email them to school.

Please complete and return the attached form to school by 9/5/14.

SJS Event Sign Up Form

There is also a nomination form attached if you are interested in holding a position within the HSA.  ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN.

Saint James School HSA Executive Board Form

 

 

Saint James School Social & Fundraising Events 2014-2015

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

Social and fundraising events are a great way to get our school community together, have fun and raise money to better our children’s educations. We also strive to support our local community and give back to those in need.

Money raised leads to an improved school and learning environment for our children. Social events provide life long lasting memories of their years at Saint James School.

Did you know?  Saint James School has a Home & School Association (HSA) that is responsible for running a majority of our school events. Unfortunately, only a very small percentage of parents volunteer to run these events.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Please consider volunteering at an event to help our school!!! 

If 1 parent from every SJS family volunteered for just 1 event, we would have a very fun and successful year.

**Events that do not have a Chair Person(s) and/or do not have an adequate number of volunteers are in danger of being cancelled.  Each event requires a minimum number of parent volunteers to make it successful. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated.

(Virtus training is NOT required to volunteer for many of these events because parents stay with their children. **Exception – Christmas Movie Day and Middle School Dances )

Fresh ideas for existing events and/or suggestions for new events are always welcome!  Please share your ideas at an HSA Meeting (held the first Tuesday of each month- 1st meeting is 9/2/14), or email them to school.

Please complete and return the attached form to school by 9/5/14.

SJS Event Sign Up Form

There is also a nomination form attached if you are interested in holding a position within the HSA.  ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN.

Saint James School HSA Executive Board Form

 

 

SJS Cross Country Team (Grades 5th – 8th)

Get Ready to Run!

Saint James School Cross Country is starting – come join the fun!

Our first practice will be on Tuesday, September 2nd from 2:15pm-4:00pm (1st practice will go until 4pm).

5th through 8th graders are eligible to participate.

All student athletes must have their athletic/physical forms on file before the first day of practice.  There is also a $35 sports fee that needs to be paid by next week.

Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a date conflict) from 2:15pm to 3:30pm.  Practice days and preliminary meet schedule have been added to the SJS website calendar.

Additional information regarding practices will be discussed at the first meeting (participating students should please meet in the school gym after dismissal each practice day).

I hope everyone had a fantastic summer and I look forward to seeing you on the team!

Coach Jen O’Neill
sjoneill2@cox.net

 

 

1st Day of School

Welcome to another great year at Saint James School! We hope everyone had a great first day!  Just a reminder that tomorrow is a full day of school.  Dismissal is at 2:05pm.  We will meet in the parking lot between the Pre-Kindergarten and main school again tomorrow morning – same places as today.

Starting on Tuesday, students will enter the school in the morning through the breezeway.  As a reminder for new parents, beginning Tuesday, you may pull up in front of the breezeway and drop your student off OR park in the church parking lot and walk them up.  If you are dropping in front of the breezeway, your child needs to be ready with their backpack when you pull up.  Mrs. Kanute will be out there to help direct students where to go.

Below are a few pictures from this morning:

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Instrument Lessons Begin Tomorrow

Mr. Corcoran will be holding lessons tomorrow for band students in grades 5-8.  Please remind students to bring in their instruments tomorrow.

 

Hot Lunch

The Hot Lunch Calendar for August/September is posted on our school’s homepage.  Please note, 1st – 5th grade Hot Lunch is now priced at $1.95, grades 6th – 8th is $2.20.

Just a reminder that you can send in a check to start a Hot Lunch account for your child(ren).  That way, when they purchase Hot Lunch the money will be deducted from their account.  Please make checks out to “Manchester Hot Lunch Program.”  You may pre-pay for as many lunches as you wish.  At the end of the month, a statement will be sent home so you will know when you will need to send in more money.

If your child is purchasing milk only, they will need to bring in their milk money in a baggie each day they wish to purchase milk.

We are continuing to work with the town of Manchester in an effort to implement an on-line system.

 

 

South Windsor Carpool

One of our families living in the area of Avery Street & Dart Hill in South Windsor is looking for another Saint James School family to carpool with.  If you may be interested, please contact Mrs. DelSignore in the school office for more information.

 

2014-2015 Monthly Events Calendar

The 2014-2015 Monthly Events Calendar is available on our website under the homepage link “School Docs & More” (right hand side, yellow links).  You may also download a copy by clicking on the link below.  You will be notified of any changes or updates via our e-mail system.

Monthly Events Calendar 2014-2015

 

 

First Day of School – K-8th Grade

Just a reminder to parents to please arrive at school tomorrow by 7:45am.  Parents should park in the Saint James Church parking lot and walk up to the school with their student(s).  Please remember to bring all your child(ren)’s supplies.

Additionally, there was some confusion regarding the supply quantities on the lists that were handed out at the end of the year and to new, incoming parents.  There was a computer issue that inadvertently removed the spacing between the quantity and count on some lines (for example it said “22-pocket folders” instead of “(2) 2-pocket folders.)”  Please take a look at the supply lists (also available on the website under the “School Documents & More” quick link) below if you have questions about the quantities.

2014-2015 School Supplies List Grades K-5

2014-2015 School Supplies List Grades 6-8

 

We apologize for any confusion this has caused.

 

 

 

 

 

Back to School Reminders & Handbook

Attached below is the 2014-2015 Saint James School handbook for parents and students.  Teachers will be reviewing all school guidelines with students over the first few days of school, however, we wish to remind parents of the following for the first day:

  • No make up, nail polish, artificial nails, or artificial “tattoos” are allowed
  • Boys’ hair must not touch their shirt collar and must not cover their ears or eyebrows
  • Hair must not be dyed, highlighted, or bleached
  • The following jewelry is allowed: one watch, one ring, one thin chain necklace with or without a cross
  • Girls are allowed one pair of post earrings worn in the earlobes  (Boys are not allowed to wear earrings)
  • Hair must be neat, clean, and well cut
  • Students must be in the proper uniform attire

 

The 2014-2015 Saint James School handbook (as well as other school documents) is posted on our website under the quick link (yellow bars on right hand side of homepage) that says “School Documents & More”).

Thank you for ensuring students are properly attired for the first day of school.