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- 1^st 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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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.

 

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.