Book Fair Update

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Saint James School would like to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who shopped at our Scholastic Book Fair this week!  Our gross sales were $9362.13 – up about $1,000 from last year.  And, with some extra donations, our Scholastic Dollars to use for new books for classrooms and library totals $4841.71!

Also, another huge THANK YOU goes to Mrs. Meyer for taking the lead on chairing the event, along with Mrs. Poth and Mrs. Mauldin.  Also thank you to the many other parents that came in to volunteer throughout the week.

Our teachers and staff are extremely grateful for all the support!

If you were unable to attend our Scholastic Book Fair (or simply want to get additional books for your child), you can visit our ONLINE Shopping link HERE. The online store is open to us through next Friday, September 28th.  Our school will still receive credit for your purchase and orders will be shipped for free and delivered to your child at SJS.
Lastly, congratulations to the 7th Grade class for winning the Book Fair dress down contest.  It was an extremely close race between the grades with 7th grade beating out 1st grade by just $1.75.  The teachers will announce to students directly when the dress down day will occur.

Tax Breaks For Private School Tuition?

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We shared some information about this last year and wanted to share an article recently posted by a local paper (click image).

New tax break for private K-12 tuition begins this school year

Student Council Info Meeting

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There will be an informational meeting this coming Monday (September 24th) from 2:10pm – 2:30pm in Mrs. Jones’ classroom for students in grades 6 – 8 interested in Student Council for the 2018-2019 school year

SJS Book & Art Club

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The much-loved Book & Art Club is returning!  Facilitated by SJS Librarian Mrs. Carpenter and Art Volunteer Mrs. Sabatella the events will be held after school from 2:00pm-3:15pm as follows:

Wed. October 10th:  1st and 2nd grade students

Wed. October 24th:  3rd and 4th grade students

RSVP permission slips are below.  Space is limited and both will be filled on a first come, first served basis (upon receipt permission slip and $5 fee).

Book Art Club Permission Slip Grades 1 & 2

Book Art Club Permission Slip Grades 3 & 4

 

Due Tomorrow: Cherrydale Fundraiser Orders

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Tomorrow is the close of the Cherrydale Fundraiser.  Please send orders and money in with your students tomorrow if you have not already turned it in.  It is also the final “turn-in” day for the Be Authentic / Cowabunga student incentive prizes for the Fall Fundraiser.  A huge thank you to everyone who participated – your support makes a difference!

 

Lands’ End 40% Off

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Lands end is offering 40% off from 9/20-9/26.  Click HERE for the informational flyer.

Free Series at St. James Church

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Discovering Christ is for everyone aged 18 and up… Whether you go to church faithfully every Sunday – or haven’t been to church in years – we welcome you!

Over the course of 7 weeks we’ll serve you a delicious, catered dinner and then you’ll hear an interesting and thought-provoking talk that is designed to explore the meaning and purpose of your life. After each talk, you’ll get a chance to share your thoughts in a small group. You can talk as much or as little as you want, and it’s all done in a warm, friendly, judgement-free -environment!

Click HERE to enter the Saint James Parish Discovering Christ series website to learn more and/or register

Pre-Kindergarten Openings

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Welcome New Staff Members

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Please join us in welcoming two new members to our staff!

Mrs. Alicia Poth
Mrs. Poth will be joining our part-time teaching staff to assist with 4th & 5th grade technology and middle school STREAM.  Mrs. Poth, who has a Kindergartener, 3rd grader, and 5th grader at SJS holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from Penn State College of Medicine.  Prior to taking some time off to raise her children, Mrs. Poth conducted laboratory research at UMASS Medical School as well as teaching college-level Biology for many years.  Most recently, Mrs. Poth has spent several years as President of our Home & School Association and volunteers in numerous facets of the school community. 

Mrs. Tonya (Nia) Page-Richardson
Mrs. Page-Richardson will be joining our Pre-Kindergarten teaching team as a part-time teacher’s aide in the 3-year-old program.  A proud mother of a (newly enrolled) Saint James School 3rd grader, Mrs. Page-Richardson worked for many years in the NYC arts and cultural world before finding her true calling (and genuine love, she says) working as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher’s assistant at St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oaks, Michigan where her daughter was a student.  The family relocated to the Glastonbury area this past summer when Mr. Richardson took over as department head for the Art and Art History program at UCONN.

Grades Online Log-In Info (Gr. 4-8)

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Parents with a student in grade 4 and any parents that are new to the school in grades 5 – 8 should be receiving a letter in the mail today or tomorrow with information on how to access your child’s grades online.  The link to check grades online can be found on the Homepage of our website – at the very bottom in the blue “Quick Links” section.