Welcome New Families!

A great big welcome to all the new SJS families joining us for the 2026-2027 school year!  Please note, all incoming Kindergarten families should have received their Kindergarten welcome packet and/or and email about picking that up in the office.  Families of new elementary grade students should have received an email welcome letter (with the applicable summer assignments) and Pre-Kindergarten welcome emails were sent out last week.  If you did not receive this information, please reply to this email.

From the Pastor & President

Please take a moment to read the attached communication from Father Marcin and Mrs. Nadaskay.

Interim Principal Communication

Fall 2026 Cross Country Interest Form (Gr. 5-8)

We are looking to gauge the number or runners interested in cross country this year (grades 5 – 8) and the number of parent volunteers who are able to help out.  If this pertains to your family, please complete the form below by Friday, July 17th.

The XC season starts as soon as school is back in session and concludes at the end of October/first week in November.  Practices are typically 2 times a week, with meets also scattered throughout the season at other area schools.

As a reminder, it is required that participating students are able to run *a continuous mile* at the start of the season (early September) and we must have enough adult volunteers to assist each week in order for this activity to take place.

Cross Country Interest Form

Thank you!

Summer Hours

As a reminder, standard summer hours for the SJS main office are M – F from 8:00am – 12:00pm.

If you need to stop by after noontime, please call the school (select option 1) to make sure someone will be in the main office to answer the door.

Please note, the uniform closet will NOT be available at all this week due to floor cleaning/waxing.

Uniform Vendor Sales

State Spelling Bee Update

Empowering God’s Children

During the final trimester of the school year, students in grades 1–8 participated in the Empowering God’s Children curriculum as part of their religion classes. These age-appropriate lessons focused on personal safety, healthy boundaries, and respectful relationships, helping students recognize safe and unsafe behaviors and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make safe choices.

To support and continue these important conversations at home, we encourage you to review the Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide. This resource is designed to help parents and caregivers reinforce these concepts and foster open, age-appropriate discussions with the children in their care.

From Mrs. Zorger

Dear Families of Saint James School,

As I prepare to conclude my time as principal, I am deeply touched and humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and kindness that has been shown to me. The cards, letters, flowers, gifts, prayers, heartfelt messages, and the support from so many at the farewell reception have been a tremendous blessing that has reminded me how privileged I have been to serve Saint James School.

While it is difficult to say goodbye, I leave with a heart full of gratitude and countless cherished memories. I thank God for the gift of our time together and for the many relationships that have enriched my life. It has been an honor to partner with you in the faith formation and education of our students. Watching them grow academically, spiritually, and personally has been one of the greatest joys of my vocation as an educator. I am grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity to walk alongside your family during these important years.

Please know that I will continue to keep the entire Saint James School community in my prayers. May God continue to bless SJS abundantly and guide it in the years ahead.

With sincere gratitude and affection,

Bridget Zorger

End-of-Year Mass

Cross Country Head Coach Needed

We are in need of a new parent volunteer to lead our cross country program for Fall 2026.  If you are willing to help in this capacity so that we can continue to offer this wonderful extracurricular for our 5th – 8th grade students, please reply to this email and we will send more details.  Thank you!!