Reminder
Please remember that students should have a few extra masks in their backpack each day. Please take a moment to check your child’s backpack and replenish if needed.
Also, some classrooms are running very low on cleaning wipes. If anyone has an extra tub of sanitizing wipes at home and is willing to send them in (or grab an extra next time you are at the store), we would appreciate it. (Thank you to those who brought some in today!)
Ski & Snowboard Club Update
For those that stated interest in our Ski & Snowboard Club prior to break (via our online form), we wanted to advise that additional information will be forthcoming early next week. Please note the 1/14 date has been cancelled due to the high Covid numbers at this time. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.
January Newsletter and Calendars
Please find below the January Saber Stories Newsletter from Mrs. Zorger along with the January Event Calendar and Hot Lunch Menu.
12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow 12/23 (11:00 for Bus)
Tomorrow – Thursday, December 23rd – is a 12:05pm dismissal day, and the start of our Christmas Recess.
As previously communicated, the school buses will depart SJS at 11:00am tomorrow (due to a conflict with the public school schedule). For students that normally take the bus, the information submitted from parents through the Google form will be passed along to the teachers, but please make sure your student is also aware of how they will be getting home tomorrow.
AFTERCARE WILL BE IN SESSION tomorrow. Please remember students going to aftercare tomorrow will need a lunch from home.
Ski Club Interest?
We are looking to bring back the SJS Ski & Snowboard Club again this year. Ski & Snowboard Club is for students in grades 3 – 8 (students in grades 3 & 4 MUST have a parent or guardian present at all of the sessions in order to participate – they do not have to ski).
Before we move forward with booking the buses, etc. we need to know what the interest level is this year. Please fill out this form if your student(s) will be participating and if you or a member of your family will be attending as well: https://forms.gle/KSaFFrk4tBJA4Rpo9
Some things to keep in mind:
* Dates would be 1/14, 1/28, and 2/11.
* If there is a Covid exposure on the bus, students may need to quarantine
* Ticket/rental/lesson costs will be as follows: Lift Ticket Only $96 (3 visits x $32); Lift Ticket with Lesson – $135 (3 visits x $45); Lift Ticket with Rental Equipment – $150 (3 visits x $50); Lift Ticket with Lesson & Rental Equipment – $180 (3 visits x $60).
* There will be an additional cost for the bus – depending on how many families wish to participate and how many buses we need will determine this cost. We anticipate approximately $100 total per participant but need to understand how many families are interested to provide an accurate number.
* The bus will depart from Saint James School at 2:00pm and will return to SJS at approximately 8:45pm.
Red & Green Dress Down Tomorrow (12/22)
Wednesday, December 22nd will be a (free) Red & Green/Christmas-themed dress down day for students and staff. All standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply, including:
- Leggings are not permitted (unless the student is wearing a long shirt that comes down to mid-thigh)
- No shorts, halter tops, half shirts, tank tops, and see-through tops
- Waistbands must not sag below the waist. Pants legs must not drag on the floor.
- High heels, platform shoes, flip-flops, open-toe sandals, and shoes with no backs are not allowed.
- Clothing must not be torn, ragged, or have holes.
Last Call: Parents of ‘Bus’ Students
This Thursday, December 23rd, is our next 12:05pm dismissal day.
Please note that due to a conflict with the public school bus schedule, our buses will need to depart SJS at 11:00am that day. Therefore, we are asking all families with students that typically ride the bus home from school to complete the following questionnaire to let us know how they will be getting home on December 23rd. This information will be shared with the teachers tomorrow morning.
If you did not already do so earlier this week, Please Fill Out This Form If Your Child Rides The Bus Home From SJS.
If your child is going to AFTERCARE on December 23rd, please remember they will need a lunch from home.
Instrumental Music Christmas Performances
Saint James School instrumental music students, under the guidance of Mr. Corcoran, have been hard at work practicing select arrangements to share with their classmates, teachers, and the school community. We have recorded each band’s performance, which you can watch using the links below:
Advanced Band: https://youtu.be/oRUJknD1nPA
Select Band: https://youtu.be/2ttm6VWKBr0
Beginning Band: https://youtu.be/6u5R5FjEw6E
Reminder: Carols & Cocoa Moved To Sunday
Due to the rainy forecast for Saturday, the Carols & Cocoa event has been moved to SUNDAY, December 12th from 2-3pm in the school courtyard. If you are able to attend on Sunday, please complete the form below so we have an accurate headcount for the new date.
