Parents are responsible for ensuring their student comes to school in appropriate attire each day.  A few notes to keep in mind as you are planning back-to-school uniform attire:

* Shipping times were excessive all last year due to supply issues, so we strongly suggest you begin planning what you need to order asap.

* Tan uniform pants/shorts MUST be purchased from Lands’ End or Dennis Uniform Company and may only be the style of pants listed under our school’s uniform code.

* Gym Day pants MUST be plain Navy sweat pants (for students playing an SJS team sport, corresponding spiritwear pants – purchased through SJS – are acceptable on gym day).  For the warmer weather, shorts must be plain navy and at least a 5-inch inseam.

* Skorts may be NO MORE than TWO inches above the knee.

* Socks MUST cover the ankle and be white on gym day; Navy, black, or khaki socks must be worn with tan pants (white socks may also be worn with tan shorts).

* Hair must not be dyed, highlighted, or bleached.  Boys’ hair must not touch their shirt collar and must not cover their ears or eyebrows (if your student has colored their hair for the summer, it must be dyed back before the first day of school).

* Remember, students will need to be in their formal uniform for class pictures on September 21st (long pants for all boys, skorts for all girls, and button down shirt with tie for grade 6-8 boys)

* The following jewelry is allowed: one watch, one ring, one bracelet, one thin chain necklace with or without a cross.
— Smart watches/Fitbits are NOT allowed.
— Girls are allowed one pair of post earrings worn in the earlobes.

Our updated handbook will be released in the weeks ahead.

As we continue planning for the upcoming school year, we have a few staff notes to share:

Middle School Math

Elementary School Music Teacher

We are also pleased to welcome Mrs. Ann Marie Schrager as our new Elementary Music Teacher (grades K-5).  Mrs. Schrager recently retired from teaching elementary education in Vernon and is excited to share her passion for music with our students at SJS.  Mrs. Schrager has been an active member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta parish for many years, serving as church organist and, more recently, as a member of the St. Bridget/St. Bartholomew choir.

Pre-Kindergarten News

In other news, our Pre-Kindergarten Director, Mrs. Fitzgerald, has resigned in order to take a full-time position with the East Hartford Public Library (where she has been working summers for the past few years).  As such, we are looking for a new Pre-Kindergarten Director for this upcoming school year.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them send a resume to Mrs. Zorger (candidates must have a degree in early childhood education to be considered).

For families that are members of the Saint Teresa Parish community (St. James Church, St. Bridget Church, St. Bartholomew Church, Assumption Church), please note that there is a very informative parish e-newsletter that is sent out each week.  If you are not currently receiving this newsletter and would like to be added to the distribution, please email the parish office: pastoroffice@manchestercatholic.org.

Manchester residents, if your (K-8th grade) child/ren will be using school bus transportation this upcoming school year (2022-2023), please complete this form for EACH child in your family who will be riding the school bus by this Thursday, June 16th.

2022-2023 School Bus Sign Up Form

If your child will be riding the bus to/from a location (in Manchester) other than your residence (i.e. day care) please also fill out the Request for Day Care Transportation form.  You must complete this form by July 1st and submit it to Mrs. Sager (lsager@saintjamesschool.net).