Please see the below details for TWO FREE virtual workshops being presented by Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts.  The first one is for parents on Monday, March 8th.  The second is for youth 12 years and older (parents can watch with their kids) on Tuesday, March 9th.  The workshops are part of KIDSAFE CT’s 3rd Annual Parent Conference – The Virtual Edition and are being sponsored by the SBM Foundation.

 

When: Monday, March 8, 2021 | 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Virtual Zoom event
Speaker: Scott Driscoll, Internet Safety Concepts

Join us for a FREE parenting workshop, Social Media and Internet Safety to learn about the technology children use.

With the constant surge of new information, programs, and apps, the world is a click or text away. But with new advances come new dangers and concerns. Parents need to be aware of the technology their children use and the trouble that can follow if safety rules are not in place.  Most apps can be used in fun, positive ways – but not all programs are appropriate for all ages.  This presentation will show parents the positives and potential pitfalls of today’s most popular programs.

One randomly chosen attendee will win an HP Chromebook!

 

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REGISTER AND LEARN MORE ABOUT SCOTT DRISCOLL:

https://thevillage.org/parent-conference/

Morning drop-off (7:30am-7:50am) and afternoon pick-up (2:00pm) always creates very heavy traffic flow around the school area.  This is why we encourage families to park in the St. James Church lot and why we have a crossing guard posted at Church Street.  If you choose not to use the St. James Church lot, we need you to please pay attention to our school protocol for drop-off and parking:

Please do NOT Park against the curb in front of the main school and parking lots from 7:30am – 8:00am – this entire area is used for morning Drop-and-Go only (quick drop-off).  If your child needs a few extra minutes to collect their things before getting out of the car, please park in the acceptable parking areas.

Parking on Otis Street is only permitted on ONE SIDE of the road only.  Please do not park on the wrong side of the road as it creates traffic congestion.

Please pay attention to No Parking Signs and Do NOT park in the staff parking areas.

Thank you again for your attention to the safety of our community and following the posted traffic rules.

 

 

Congratulations to our 1st graders for winning the most recent Box Tops contest.  The teachers will let you know when the dress down day will occur.

Thank you to everyone who sent in Box Tops.

We realize that physical Box Tops are becoming harder to find, but encourage you to please download the Box Tops app and scan you receipts.  Box Tops has always been an important funding source for our school.

 

 

Fill your Easter baskets from the comfort of home and support our school at the same time!

SJS is running an online Munson’s fundraiser. Easter candy such as bunnies and jellybeans will be available, as well as a range of other delicious Munson’s candy.

Orders can be placed from February 8 – February 24, online only, by following this link: https://www.munsonschocolates.com/online-fundraising/st-james-schoolct/

Unfortunately Munson’s does not offer online payment at this time, so once you have placed your order, payment needs to be sent to the school office in an envelope marked Munson’s. Checks should be made out to St. James School HSA.

Orders will be available for pickup at the school in late March, before Easter. Please keep an eye on the email blast for more information on pickup in March. If you have any questions, email Kate Davis at 70greenbean@sbcglobal.net.

Extended to Monday, February 22nd due to the remote learning day today.

Registration paperwork for the 2021-2022 school year is due back to the SJS main office by NO LATER than this Monday, February 22nd.  New Family Registration (based on available space in each grade) will begin next week.

On Monday, February 1st all SJS families with a child in our Pre-K3 through grade 7 classes should have received a special email regarding registration for the 2021-2022 school year.

If you did not receive this email, please reach out to Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.