October 4th – 7th Saint James School will host our annual Scholastic Book fair in our gymnasium.  The book fair is a great way to encourage reading and build home libraries.  It is also a great way to support our school as up to 50% of all purchases go directly to the school.

All students will be visiting the Book Fair during the school day with their teachers.  Students in PreK-Grade 5 will visit on Monday or Tuesday to make a “wish list” of books.  Parents will be able to look over the list and send in payment the following day for their child to purchase books.  Grade 6-8 students will visit the fair on Wednesday and should come with money to make purchases.  Students can pay with cash, check payable to St. James HSA or eWallet.  Please follow this link to learn more about the eWallet option which is a convenient, cash-free way to send money to school with your child.

**Please remember to send along a shopping bag for your child’s purchases.

Parent Shopping Hours
We will have special Parent Shopping hours on Tuesday, 10/5 and Wednesday 10/6.  During these times parents, grandparents, etc. are welcome to visit the school gym to shop the fair.  Parent Shopping hours are on Tuesday from 1:15pm-2:45pm and on Wednesday from 7:15am-7:45am and 1:15pm-2:45pm.  All parents that visit the fair can enter to win one of the raffle baskets of books!

Pre-Order the Newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot” is coming out on October 26!  You can pre-order an exclusive paperback copy at the Book Fair for $9.99.  To place an order, visit the Fair during Parent Shopping Hours or add the book to your child’s wish list.  The books will arrive at school in early November and will be delivered to your student.

As part of their science lessons, Saint James School 1st graders celebrated Johnny Appleseed’s birthday on Friday with fun apple-themed books, crafts, projects, and writings.  Our first graders made…

Lots of smiles and fun at Saturday’s Candy Bar Bingo event sponsored by the SJS Home & School Association. Special thanks to our awesome 7th & 8th grade volunteers for helping us set-up and run the event and to Mrs. Poth for chairing.

The 2021 United Way Community Workforce Campaign will be kicking off at many local companies over the next few weeks. Please remember you can donate to Saint James School through the United Way by utilizing our code – AG0681-1 or going to the section “Write In/Other” and writing in “Saint James School, Manchester, CT.” Please share this information with relatives and friends who may be willing to support our school as well.  As always, we thank you for your consideration and support of Saint James School!

This afternoon, we all came together outside in remembrance and reflection, and to dedicate our school’s new 9/11 memorial garden (designed/created by volunteer Mr. Zaremba ). We concluded the special ceremony by singing, “God Bless America.”