We are pleased to share more good news regarding our school!  Last year marked two years since Saint James School completed our very successful ten-year re-accreditation through NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges).

When the accreditation process was over, our faculty and administration went right to work on addressing the recommendations given by the commission in preparation for the two-year report. These recommendations included additional curriculum mapping, the creation of consistent writing rubrics, more frequent professional learning opportunities for staff, and an expanded technology curriculum.  (All action items were things suggested by our staff during the self-evaluation process).

Last Spring, the faculty and administration, with assistance from our former principal, Mrs. Kanute, worked diligently to complete the required two-year report, detailing how we have addressed these recommended items. Mrs. Zorger would like to share the exemplary letter we received back from the commission and express her gratitude to the entire Saint James community for consistently maintaining the highest of standard for our school.  Our continued accolades from NEASC are possible because of the shared commitment between home and school to ensure the best Catholic education for our students.

Please take a read of the document below:

NEASC document on 2-year report to SJS

Congratulations to our third grade for winning the with first Box Tops competition of the year with 859 Box Tops! Our team counted counted 3,060 total Box Tops yesterday – which is $306 for our school.  Plus, Box Tops sent us a $30.00 Box Top gift certificate (thank you to those entering the Box Tops contests online)!  Box Tops will be counted again on October 30th for the next contest.

Tomorrow – Thursday, September 13th – is class picture day which requires specific uniform attire (winter dress code):

Grades K-5 Girls:  Uniform skort with uniform polo and Navy knee socks/tights (Please utilize Navy polo if possible)

Grades K-5 Boys: Uniform khaki pants with uniform polo (Navy polo if possible)

Grades 6-8 Girls: Uniform skort with uniform oxford and Navy knee socks/tights

Grade 6-8 Boys: Uniform khaki pants with blue uniform oxford and tie

Individual portraits will be taken tomorrow (Wednesday, September 12th) for students in Pre-Kindergarten and Grades 4-8.  This is a DRESS DOWN (or dress-up!) day for these grades only.  Students in Grades 4 – 8 should wear to school whatever you would like them to have their picture taken in.  They will wear this all day.  Please note the standard dress-down guidelines apply (please refer to the school handbook for questions).

There is no paperwork or money that you need to send in at this time.  You will receive proofs of the pictures with ordering information (for if you wish to order) about 4 weeks after picture day.

To see the full picture schedule, click HERE

Students in Kindergarten – 3rd Grade should wear their regular Wednesday uniform tomorrow.

Saint James School Choir Practice will begin on Wednesday, September 12th.  Forms are being sent home for students interested in joining.  If your child did not receive one but would like to join the school choir, you can download a copy of the the attached flyer HERE (Click Link).  Please note the performance dates as students are expected to attend all performances.