Have your Children (or Grandchildren) out-grown their Winter Coat(s)? Is it still in good shape? The Knights of Columbus in Council 1155 are making it easy to pass it on to a needy child in our area. Your gift will keep a local Child warm this winter. This November, through December 7, 2020, the Knights will collect new or gently used and clean Winter Coats. Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Sweaters & Sweatshirts also welcome! They will be inspected then distributed to children in the Manchester area. Collection containers will be located in the Saint James Parish Hall and at the Church of the Assumption in the front entrance leading to the Hall. No coats? No problem! We also gratefully accept cash gifts for purchase of coats as well!

Please contact Joe Congdon (860) 647-8927 josephrcongdon@gmail.com for info/ pick up of your gifts.  Make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus Council 1155.  Over the past seven years we have delivered hundreds of coats, hats and mittens to children in need here in Manchester thanks to your generosity! We sincerely appreciate your support.

Dear SJS Families,

As another great week of learning comes to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to once again thank you for your continuous efforts to help our school community remain healthy.  I am grateful to all our families for heeding the request to be exceedingly cautious this year by keeping students at home if they show any sign of illness and quarantining students who may have had a COVID exposure through sports, family members, etc.  I know it does not come without sacrifice to be vigilant.

As you may have seen, a recent surge of COVID cases in Manchester has moved our town into the RED zone, meaning the state views our town (as well as many of those around us) as a COVID hot-spot.  For those families with in-person learners (and remote learners as well), please continue to be extra cautious when it comes to your family’s well-being.  Not only do we want to keep all of our classes in the building throughout the coming months, but we want everyone in our extended school family to stay healthy and safe.

Thank you again for your support as we work through the challenges (and triumphs!) of this school year.  As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or Mrs. Vignati with any questions or concerns.

Enjoy your weekend!

Bridget Zorger, Principal

The Friendzy theme for the month of November is “Love At All Times.”

Some of the most wonderful examples of loving come from the Saints who are excellent role models for us all, parents and children alike. As a family activity this month, we’d like to suggest that you read about the Saints in Chapter 6 of the “Teach Them Your Ways, O Lord” booklet that was recently sent home to your family. As a family, talk about your favorite Saints, how they were loving and how you can model their behavior in your everyday lives. Maybe you will choose one favorite Saint for your family. Maybe you’ll each have your own. However many Saints you choose, we would love for you to share with us! Please send a photo of your family displaying the name(s) of your favorite Saint(s) to aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.  At the end of the month we will compile all the photos to share with our school community.

Here is a photo of Mrs. Zorger with the name of her favorite Saint!

There will be a virtual HSA meeting this Thursday, November 12th, at 7:00pm.  All SJS parents/guardians are welcome to join.

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