Just a reminder that the Week 1 Read To Achieve reading ticket is due tomorrow.  Your child will receive a small prize for handing in their ticket tomorrow.  If they read a minimum of 20 minutes during 5 days each week of the contest period, your child will win a free ticket to a Springfield Armor Basketball game on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th where they will be recognized along with their Saint James School classmates.

If you need a new copy of the form, you can download it here.

Read to Achieve is underway!

Last Friday you should have received a copy of the Read To Achieve information packet home in your child’s folder.  The program began on Monday, January 21st  and runs through February 15th.  Read to Achieve is done in combination with the Springfield Armor Basketball team and is designed to help your child develop good reading habits by encouraging them to read for at least 20 minutes 5 days a week. Prizes will be given out during the month to keep your child motivated to reach their goal.

At the end of the program, if your child has met the required reading, they will win a FREE ticket to the Springfield Armor Basketball game on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th (parents can purchase additional discounted tickets) at which time they will be recognized on the basketball court as part of a special parade.

Attached is the Reading Log that you and your child need to complete each night in case you need an extra copy.  Please remember that the “claim” ticket needs to be cut out and returned each Monday during the program.

Of Special Note:  The Friendly’s coupon says it is valid at participating Springfield, MA locations, but the Springfield Armor has confirmed that Connecticut Friendly’s will also accept this coupon.

Happy Reading!

On Saturday, January 26th our friends at the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a FREE Basketball Free-Throw Contest in the Saint James School gymnasium for boys and girls ages 10 – 14.   The event will run from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.  Proof of age is required (copy of a report card is acceptable or a copy of a document with the child’s birth date).

Pre-Registrations in preferred but not required.  For registration information, please contact (Saint James School parent) Kevin McGuire at 860-965-5998 Or KevinPMcGuire@Hotmail.com.

2012-2013 Middle School Dance Permission Slip

Just a reminder that there will be a Middle School Dance this Friday at Assumption.   Assumption will be collecting canned goods at the dance to donate to those in need within our community.  Extra raffle tickets will be given to those who donate.  Please remember to print and bring the completed Middle School Dance Permission Slip.

Just a reminder that there will be a Saint James School Gala Committee Meeting tonight (in place of the regularly scheduled HSA Meeting) at 6:30pm in the Pre-K.  We welcome all parent volunteers who wish to help in planning the 2013 Annual Gala for the school.  Hope to see you there!