Important Parent Notice – Christmas Movie & Pizza Party

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This notice is for all parent/guardians whose children will be attending the Christmas Movie and Pizza Party of December 13th.

We wish to make you aware that after 12:05pm dismissal on 12/13, all school staff, including the school nurse will NOT be in the school building during the time of the party (which runs from dismissal until 4:00pm).

If your child becomes ill, injured or has an emergency the parent volunteers will be contacting parents/guardians to come to the school.

If your child has specific health issues that we should be aware of, we recommend that parents contact either of the following parent volunteers before December 13th:

Diane Parsons @ 860-614-2456 or diane@parsonsphoto.org

Darcy Donnelly @ 860-249-3020 or ddonnell@travelers.com

If you have any questions or concerns, you may also contact the Saint James School Nurse @ 860-643-5088

 

 

 

Reminder: Tree of Blessings Ornament Orders Due Monday

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Just a reminder that the Tree of Blessings ornament order forms are due to the school office this Monday, December 9th.

Families may purchase a beautifully designed cardstock ornament In Memory of or In Honor of a loved one. The ornaments, with loved one’s names, will be displayed on our school Christmas tree.  In addition, a special Prayer Service honoring the named individuals will be held on Friday, December 13th at 8:15am in the gymnasium of St. James School (parents are welcome to attend).

Extra order forms will be available in the school office or at the exits of Saint James Church.  Please have all order forms in to the school office by Monday, December 9th. All proceeds will benefit St. James School.

Tree of Blessings Order Form 2013

Saint James School Christmas Store

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The Saint James School Christmas store will be open in the gym during the school day on Wednesday and Thursday, December 11th and 12th.  All classes will have an opportunity to go to the store on Wednesday.  Please note that this is a shopping day – there is NO “preview” day.  Children who wish to make a few limited additional purchases will be able to go back to the store on Thursday.

The store will be open on Wednesday after school until 3:00 PM.  It will be closed by mid-morning on Thursday.

Children will be able to purchase low cost gifts for those on their Christmas lists.  Quantities and selection are very limited this year as we are only selling leftover merchandise from the prior year.  Items available are on a first come, first serve basis.

Mark your calendars and start those Christmas lists!

 

IMPORTANT:  We are still in need of volunteers for the Christmas store.  Please contact Jane Corl (janecorl@sbcglobal.net) if you can help out.

 

The Christmas Store Flyer Can Be Downloaded Here

Inclement Weather Policy

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Below please find the school’s inclement weather policy.  Please keep this information handy for future reference.  You may also access a copy on our website homepage – click on the yellow link for “Calendars, Forms & Docs.”  Then look under “General School Documents” for the Inclement Weather Policy.

Please note, the school does not call parents to inform them of an early dismissal or delayed opening.  We strongly encourage all parents to sign up for text/e-mail alert notifications for delays, cancellations, and early dismissals from any of the local TV stations.  Saint James School follows the Manchester Public School schedule for delays and closings, so please choose this as your option when selecting which notifications to receive.  Also, when watching for delays or closures on TV, please look for Manchester Public Schools – Saint James School will be the same (delay, closure, early dismissal).

The schedule for a 90-minute delayed opening is as follows:

  • Half day Kindergarten students will attend school from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
  • Fully Day K – Grade 8 students will attend school from 9:30am to 2:05pm
  • Pre-Kindergarten Morning session & Full Day session start at 9:45am
  • Pre-Kindergarten Afternoon session starts at 11:15am
  • There is no before school care if there is a late opening

The schedule for an early dismissal is as follows:

  • Kindergarten – Grade 8 will operate on a 4-hour day schedule, with dismissal at 12:05pm
  • Pre-Kindergarten Morning session will dismiss at 10:45am
  • Pre-Kindergarten Full Day session will dismiss at 12:00pm
  • Pre-Kindergarten Afternoon session is cancelled.
  • Extended day is cancelled on early dismissal days.  All students must be picked up from the extended day no later than 1:00pm

It is the responsibility of parents to make arrangements for their children and to be sure the children are aware of those arrangements.  If the weather forecast indicates that an early dismissal is possible, please discuss with your children the plans for if early dismissal should occur.

If you have any questions on the policy, please do not hesitate to contact the school office or e-mail us at info@saintjamesschool.net.

 

 

 

 

SJS Christmas Concert Tomorrow – Attire/Arrival Times/Important Performer Info

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Just a reminder that tomorrow is the annual Saint James School Christmas Concert featuring the Saint James School bands as well as performances by our 1st and 4th grade students.  There will be a 9:00am performance for students, teachers, and staff.  The evening concert will begin at 6:30pm and is for parents and friends of the school.

Performer Arrival Times & Attire (evening performance only)

Band:

Band students should arrive at the school cafeteria at 6:00pm (parents who volunteered to help dress should arrive at 5:45pm).  Evening concert attire for band students is a white shirt and black dress pants (or black skirt for girls).  Red bow ties and cummerbunds will be given to the students to wear when they arrive.

4th & 1st Grade:

All 4th grade students should arrive at 6:00pm and report to the cafeteria;  All 1st grade students should arrive at 6:15pm and report to their classroom.

Attire for the evening performance is “Sunday Best.”  Boys should wear a buttoned-down shirt or a sweater and dress pants/khakis; Girls should wear a blouse, buttoned-down shirt, or sweater with dress pants/khakis/skirt or a dress.

All performers:

Shoes should be school shoes or dress shoes.

At the end of the concert, 4th grade and band students should be picked up by their parents in the cafeteria.  1st grade students should be picked up by their parents in their classroom.

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at this fun, Saint James School Christmas tradition!

 

 

December HSA Meeting

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Please be advised, the date for the December HSA Meeting has been changed from December 3rd to December 5th due to scheduling conflicts.   All SJS parents are welcome to attend as we work on planning our winter social and fundraising activities for the school.

 

Reminder: Pizza Party & Christmas Movie – December 13th

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Just a reminder that the Saint James School HSA is hosting a pizza party and Christmas movie on Friday, December 13th (a 12:05pm dismissal day with no aftercare available).  All students are welcome to attend!  Please RSVP by Monday, December 9th – see the attached flyer for details.

SJS Christmas Movie Party

Also, please note, students are to be picked up in the school gym at 4:00pm (or you can pick them up in the gym earlier if you wish).

 

 

 

 

Reminder: Pizza Party & Christmas Movie – December 13th

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Just a reminder that the Saint James School HSA is hosting a pizza party and Christmas movie on Friday, December 13th (a 12:05pm dismissal day with no aftercare available).  All students are welcome to attend!  Please RSVP by Monday, December 9th – see the attached flyer for details.

SJS Christmas Movie Party

Also, please note, students are to be picked up in the school gym at 4:00pm (or you can pick them up in the gym earlier if you wish).

 

 

 

 

Gala Planning Meeting – Tuesday 11/26

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The Saint James School Annual Gala Auction & Fundraiser is our largest fundraising event of the year.  We will hold our first planning committee meeting on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30pm in the Pre-Kindergarten.

Vernon Carpool

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One of our Vernon families is looking for another SJS family from Vernon to carpool with.  Interested families are asked to please call the school office and speak with Mrs. DelSignore.