Instrumental Music
Due to the shortened week this week, Beginning and Intermediate Band will practice/have lessons on Tuesday (11/20) and Advanced band will be on Wednesday (11/21).
Varsity Gold Tournament & Team Building
Special thanks to our Boys Varsity Gold coaches for sending in pictures of their team-building hike and picnic this past weekend. The team is getting ready to play their first games this coming weekend (tournament) against Holy Trinity in Wallingford. As a reminder, you can view our full basketball calendar on the SJS website (under Extracurricular/Basketball – at the bottom of the page). Good luck Sabers!
Last Call: Thanksgiving Food Drive for St. Vincent DePaul
As a reminder: The Saint James School Student Council is collecting food for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Families are asked to consider donating the following items to help struggling families in our area enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving:
Pre-Kindergarten: Stuffing
Kindergarten: Instant Potatoes
1st Grade: Cornbread and other bread mixes
2nd Grade: Juice and water
3rd Grade: Pasta
4th Grade: Desserts (puddings, cookies, etc.)
5th Grade: Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
6th Grade: Canned Vegetables
7th Grade: Cranberry sauce or pasta sauce
8th Grade: Gravy, pickles, or olives
Thank you to those who have already donated! Collection boxes in the homerooms are filling up nicely! Monday, November 19th is the last day to donate.
Virtue of the Month
This year Saint James School will be acknowledging our students who show great character through our “Virtue of the Month” program. Each month, a new virtue will be focused upon and explored during religion class. During the month of October, our students have been learning about the virtue of Gratitude. Students have written about what gratitude means to them, explored things they are thankful for, and have learned about ways they can show their gratitude both in and out of school.
Below is a picture of the students (who were at present for Rosary on Wednesday morning) who received the Gratitude award. Way to go SABERS! The Virtue of the Month for November is Peace.
Ski & Snowboard Club Registration Due By Friday
Attached is the information and forms to sign up for the 2019 SJS Ski Club. Please note forms are due back BY this FRIDAY, November 16th and space will be filled on a first come/first served basis.
Ski & Snowboard Club Documents 2019
If you would like to subscribe to the SJS Ski & Snowboard Club events (only) on your personal calendar, you may do so HERE.
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION MONDAY/NO HOT LUNCH SERVED
Please note we DO have school on Monday. However, THERE WILL BE NO HOT LUNCH SERVED. All Students will need to bring a lunch or drink from home on Monday 11/12/18.
Advanced Band Notice
Advanced Band members need to bring their instruments to school on Monday as they will be performing at our Veterans’ Day Assembly.
November Book & Art Club – Grades 1&2
Another fun Book & Art Club yesterday after school for our 1st & 2nd grade students. Mrs. Carpenter read the story, “Bear Says Thanks” and then the group made cute bears using pine cones and model magic. Special thanks to Mrs. Carpenter & Mrs. Sabatella for the cute pictures:
XC Banquet
Cross Country students received a notice to take home yesterday regarding a banquet celebrating the end of another great season. The banquet will be held on Thursday, November 15th at the school; Forms and payment are due back by this coming Monday, November 12th.
