Mad Science Fun For SJS Middle School Students

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The Mad Science program for the younger grades has been such a big hit and our Middle School students have been asking about a program for them.  We are pleased to announce that we are now offering Mad Science at Saint James School Students in Grades 6-8.

 

Please note a sign-up form will be sent home with students today and needs to be returned to the school office on Monday with the appropriate payment.

 

The first session starts next Wednesday (11/28).  We need 10 students per class for a particular program to run.  If  you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Plante at mplante@saintjamesschool.net

 

 

Saint James Events Schedule

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Just a reminder that the Monthly Events Calendar For Saint James School (click link to open a copy) can be found on our website under the Calendars, Forms & Docs quick link (yellow bar on the right side of the homepage).

 

We have also been posting events on the www.saintjamesschool.net homepage (calendar section is on the left side about halfway down the main page) to help remind parents when certain events are occurring.

Box Tops For Education Update

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We will be counting Box Tops on Monday, December 3rd to see which class wins the next Dress Down Day so please keep sending them in.

 

We are happy to report that since September, SJS has collected over 5,770 Box Tops.

 

We have also earned an additional 610 eBox Tops from families who support SJS through the Box Top’s website. To date, we have 163 families signed up on www.boxtops4education.com.  Please remember to  shop via the Box Tops Website when doing your online Christmas shopping and earn eBox Tops for our school at no extra cost to you!  There are over 250 retailers in the Box Tops’ Marketplace including: Target, Walmart, ToysRUs, Best Buy, Kmart, Lego, Snapfish and more.

 

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Heather Meyer at grizmeyer@cox.net.

Thanksgiving Mass

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Today our 1st through 8th graders attended Thanksgiving Mass at Saint James Church, giving thanks to God for the many blessings we share this Holiday season.  Father Cavanaugh gave a very nice sermon – which included input from the students – about the Pilgrims, why they came here, and the struggles they endured to gain religious freedom.

 

Several of our 6th grade students presented the gifts, performed the gospel readings, and served as alter servers during the mass.  In addition students carried to the church the food donations from our families which are being picked up today by members of St. Vincent de Paul.

 

Thank you to all our wonderful students and families for the donations and for the wonderful job you did at Mass today.  We are so blessed to have you as part of our school! We hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Middle School Dance

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The next Middle School dance will be Friday, December 14 at St. Bridget.  This will be our annual “Dressier” dance so please note that jeans and t-shirts will not be permitted.

 

Boys are asked to wear a nice pair of pants (similar to uniform pants) and a collared shirt.  Jackets and ties are not required.

 

Girls may wear dressier pants/shirts or dresses, however any dress that has straps, regardless of width, is strapless or halter style will need to be covered by a sweater for the entire evening.

 

The dance committee asks that parents please take note of these guidelines to avoid issues on December 14,  as no exceptions will be made.

SJS Kindly Requests Your Help

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If you have not filled out the “Special Form” for the Big Y Scholarship Promotion – which only runs through January 15th – PLEASE take a moment to do so now.  Remember, this is a separate program from Education Express and you can only register by filling out the special form that was sent home from the school or by going online through our website (CLICK HERE).
We have 131 cards registered in support of SJS for Education Express but only 40 for the Scholarship Promotion.  Since the Scholarship Promotion will provide us with a check for 6% of everything registered families spend at Big Y, we hope to increase that number dramatically!  Unfortunately, Big Y will not let us automatically register those 131 cards and is requiring a special signup.  This is where we need your help…
Please take a minute to register your Big Y Card now by clicking on this link.
As always, we sincerely appreciate your time and support of our school!

 

Spirit Wear Samples For Sale In Main Hallway – Cash & Carry

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Thank you to everyone for your Saint James School spirit wear orders!  If you forgot to place an order or want to pick up an extra something for someone in your family, there is a table outside the main office that has numerous sample items that Rainbow Graphics printed for us.  These items are available for sale – CASH (or check) & CARRY.

 

If you wish to purchase an item from the table, please fill out an order form (also available on the table) and give that with your check or cash to the main office.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net or Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net.

 

Spirit Wear Samples For Sale In Main Hallway – Cash & Carry

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Thank you to everyone for your Saint James School spirit wear orders!  If you forgot to place an order or want to pick up an extra something for someone in your family, there is a table outside the main office that has numerous sample items that Rainbow Graphics printed for us.  These items are available for sale – CASH (or check) & CARRY.

 

If you wish to purchase an item from the table, please fill out an order form (also available on the table) and give that with your check or cash to the main office.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net or Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net.

 

Saint James Middle School Students Donate 41 Turkeys to Foodshare

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On November 16, Saint James School hosted the Middle School Dance with students from Saint James School, Saint Bridget School, Assumption and Saint Christopher. Students raised $500 to purchase and donate 41 turkeys to Foodshare for families in our area. Attached is a photo showing students with the turkeys they purchased at Highland Park Market to donate to Foodshare.
From left to right:
Caroline Brennan, Julia Brennan (Saint James School alum & volunteer), Aiden O’Connor, Guido Giantonio (Highland Park Market), Jacob Melia, Matthew Connolly, Kevin Connolly & Molly Devanney (Highland Park Market).

Social Media Presentation Rescheduled to 12/10

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The presentation on Social Media Awareness that was cancelled 2 weeks ago due to weather has been rescheduled for December 10th at 12:45.  All students in grades 5-8 will be attending and all parents are welcome to attend (regardless of child’s grade).  A revised notice/attendance slip is being sent home with students today.