Upcoming Online Safety Webinars

The CT Children’s Alliance is hosting two FREE online safety webinars that we encourage our parents/guardians to consider:

Student Presentation (For Ages 12+)
DATE: May 26th @6pm EST

Middle school students are into technology just as much, and in a lot of cases more, as any other age group. The problem is, middle school age students may not be thinking about safety at all. Whether it is sharing too much information with a stranger on a game app/site, cyberbullying others, sending pictures that may not be appropriate or posting images or comments online, they need to be aware of how doing these things can hurt them, either now or in the future.

Topics covered will be:
*Social Networking, how and why do they use them, safety concerns, etc.
*Cyber Bullying , how to protect themselves and others
*Texting Pictures, potential dangers that go along with this behavior
*Text messaging/Online gaming concerns
*Creating their “Digital Footprint”
*How technology can help or hurt them, not only currently but in their future

You can register for this online presentation HERE.

 

Parent Presentation Overview
DATE: June 6th @6pm EST

In today’s ever growing technological world, new trends and programs are developed to improve our lives. With this constant surge of new information and programs available, communication and the world is a click or text away. But with all these new advances, come new dangers and concerns. Parents need to be aware of the technology their children are using and the trouble that can follow if safety rules are not in place.

Topics covered will be:

*Today’s current apps and programs
*Cyber bullying
*Texting
*Social Networking, positives and negatives
*How to protect kids from becoming victims
*How their families create “digital footprints”
*Tips for parents to keep their families safe

You can register for this online presentation HERE.

Reminder for Beginning Band Families

Beginning band will be held on Tuesday this week instead of Thursday

Lunch Calendar Change

Please note that Monday and Wednesday’s hot lunch items are being swapped – Monday will be the chicken patty and corn and the cheese bites will be offered on Wednesday.

Spelling Bee Congratulations!

SJS 2022 Annual Fund Campaign

Save the Date: SJS Foundation Golf Event

The 28th Annual Saint James School Foundation Golf Classic & Dinner which will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at Manchester Country Club.

The Saint James School Foundation is a privately run endowment fund providing over $100,000 each year to Saint James School in support of our financial aid program, ongoing technology upgrades, and our school’s Margin of Excellence programs. Last year, the foundation donated over $150,000 to Saint James School!  Each year, the Foundation holds a golf tournament and dinner in support of their mission.

This annual event is a lot of fun with a great mixture of current SJS parents, former SJS parents, SJS alumni, and school/parish staff.

HSA Meeting Tonight

The Saint James School HSA (Home & School Association) will hold their monthly meeting this evening – Thursday, 5/19 –  from 7:00-8:00pm in the SJS Cafeteria.  This will be the final meeting of the school year – we encourage all of our SJS parents/grandparents to attend to help brainstorm for next year (ring the breezeway buzzer when you arrive).

Updated 2022-2023 School Year Calendar

Attached is the updated 2022-2023 year-at-a-glance calendar reflecting the two Diocean-wide no school/professional development days of October 6th and March 24th.  Please be sure you save this updated copy.  Our website and SJS App calendar will also be updated to reflect next year’s schedule in the weeks ahead.

2022-2023 One Page Calendar (rev 5-19-22)

Reilly Basketball Clinic at ECHS

Online Registration is now open at REILLYBASKETBALL.COM

The Reilly Basketball Clinic sessions are filling up for the summer of 2022.  The clinics are directed by Joe Reilly (Head Coach at Wesleyan University) and/or Luke Reilly (Head Coach at East Catholic High School).  Our father started developing players through summer clinics 56 years ago and it is with great pride that we continue his legacy.

Half day sessions are offered at East Catholic High School in Manchester (boys grades 3-12) (girls sessions grades 2-8).
Half day sessions are offered at Corpus Christi School in Wethersfield (boys grades 2-6) (girls sessions grades 2-8).

Full day sessions are offered at Wesleyan University in Middletown (boys grades 3-9).

Please Register Early – Spots Fill Quickly – most sessions sold out last year!

For dates, additional details, and to register online visit us at:  www.Reillybasketball.com

Spring Concert Tomorrow

On Wednesday,  May 18th, Saint James band students will perform in the school’s annual Spring Concert.  There will be a daytime concert for the school community and an evening performance for families and friends.  The evening performance begins at 6:00pm.  Instrumental music students should arrive at 5:30pm.  For both the daytime and the evening performances, students are asked to dress in the Red Future Musicians Shirts Mr. Corcoran gave them and their uniform bottoms.

The performances will take place in the back courtyard behind the school gymnasium.   Parents and guests will need to bring chairs.

Performers will need to bring a chair, a music stand, their music and instrument.