Saint James Student Wins Donation of 1,000 Books for our School's Library

We are very excited to announce that Saint James School 6th grade student Tyler Dias was selected as one of ten seTyler Diascond place winners in a nationwide reading contest sponsored by WWE, the Pearson Foundation, and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).  Through his efforts Saint James School just received a donation of 1,000 new books, appropriate for our school’s range of ages.   A huge congratulations and Thank You to Tyler!

 

8th Grade Talent Show

Today the Pre-Kindergarten through 7th grade classes enjoyed the many talents of our 8th grade students during the annual 8th Grade Talent Show.  Below are a few pictures from this morning:

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Grade 8 Show Tomorrow at 9:00am

Just a reminder that the 8th Grade Show will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, May 28th) at 9:00am in the school gym.  Families and friends are invited to attend during this time.  There will be no evening show held this year.

 

Instrument Lessons This Week

Mr. Corcoran will be in NYC performing at Lincoln Center with the All State Symphonic and Concert bands this Thursday.  Therefore, lessons and band for 4th grade will take place TOMORROW (Wednesday, May 28th).  All lessons for students in grades 5-8 will take place on Friday, May 30th.

 

Pictures From Last Week’s Trip to Plimoth Plantation

Last week the 5th and 6th grade classes took a field trip to Plimoth Plantation.  Below are several photos of their fun day sent in by teachers and chaperones.

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Pictures From Last Week's Trip to Plimoth Plantation

Last week the 5th and 6th grade classes took a field trip to Plimoth Plantation.  Below are several photos of their fun day sent in by teachers and chaperones.

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SJS Pasta Dinner Postponed Until Fall

The SJS Family Pasta Dinner, scheduled for this Thursday evening, has been postponed.  With this being a very busy time of year for many families, we have decided to reschedule the event to the Fall.

 

 

 

Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Help Needed

On Friday, May 30 , the HSA will host the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon takes place from 12:00pm-1:00pm in the cafeteria.  Please remember there is NO Hot Lunch served on this day.  We are in need of volunteers to help with any of the following:

1) Prepare main dishes, sides, and desserts or to provide beverages for the luncheon

2) Cover the classrooms for the teachers while they are at the luncheon (must have background check & VIRTUS training on file with the school)

3) Donate a door prize for the luncheon raffle

Parents/grandparents are welcome to come help during the luncheon as well.  If you are interested in covering the classroom for a teacher, please e-mail the teacher directly.  If you are able to donate a food item, donate to the raffle, or help in any way, please email Beth Holcomb at bah.cats@cox.net.

Dennis Uniform Representative @ SJS

Please be advised, a representative from Dennis Uniform will be at the school on Monday, June 2nd from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the gym.

Hot Lunch Program Important Note

Hot lunch account statements were sent home on Friday.  All outstanding balances must be paid in full by the end of May.  Beginning June 2nd through the end of the school year, students wishing to purchase school lunch must either have enough money in their account to cover the purchase or bring cash.  Please take a few moments to review your lunch account statement and make sure you are aware of the balance.  Thank you.