Reminder: Internet Safety Information Sessions

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There will be two virtual Internet Safety Presentations taking place very soon; a parent/teacher training and a student training. Please see the flyer below that came to us through the State of CT. The flyer contains all the information on dates, times, and includes the link for registration.

Internet Safety Flyer 2020

Parent Training: Monday October 19 @ 6-7:30 PM
Student Training: Tuesday October 20 @ 6-7:00 PM

To register please click on the following:
Parents – https://internetsafety4parents.eventbrite.com
Students – https://internetsafety4students.eventbrite.com

Chromebook Cases

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School-issued Chromebook Cases are being distributed to students in 3rd – 8th grade today.  For remote learners, the cases will be included with materials being picked up by parents this afternoon.  Please make sure your student uses this new case in place of what they were previously using (this is required for insurance purposes) and note that the case is designed remain on the Chromebook at all times to help protect the device.   The carrying strap can be found in the front zipper pocket.

Sweater Weather Reminder

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With the weather getting chillier, we wanted to remind parents that students may wish to have the SJS uniform V-Neck Sweater or SJS uniform Cardigan on hand to wear at school (these are the only acceptable options to be worn in the classroom on non-gym days).  Teachers are leaving windows cracked to aid in the circulation of fresh air within the classroom.

Likewise, on Gym days if your student is not warm enough in just their gym t-shirt, students may wear a plain navy sweatshirt (with or without the SJS logo) or an SJS Spiritwear sweatshirt.

If you would like to visit the Uniform Closet, you may do so before school hours or after school hours.

Virtual Mass for Sunday. October 18

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Here is the link to the Saint James Parish Mass for Sunday, October 18th, 2020 for families that don’t wish to attend in person.

https://youtu.be/uHNfQwJTzMI

Shutterfly Link to Support SJS

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If you will be ordering any promotional gifts (or Christmas Cards) through Shutterfly, please use the following link and 8% of your purchase price will be donated to SJS!  This includes any gifts ordered using the school pictures from Lifetouch!  http://saintjamesmanchester.shutterflystorefront.com/

Last Call: Fall 2020 K- 8 Survey

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Thank you to all our SJS families for your support and efforts to help us make this a great school year for our students!

As we head into the second half of the Fall trimester, we would like to take this opportunity to gather some general feedback from our K-8 parents/guardians regarding this school year.  Please take a few moments to answer the survey below for each child in your family (we request that only ONE parent/guardian per family complete the survey).

Please note, after the first question (Grade) there are two separate sections based on if your student is a REMOTE LEARNER or an IN-PERSON LEARNER this Fall.

Click HERE to Access the Survey

 

The survey will close Friday at 2:00pm.

School Pictures

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For any families that ordered school pictures, please note that the individual portraits are being sent home with students today.  If you are unhappy with the pictures (or for students that were absent for picture day), please note that the retake day is Monday, November 30th.

For any families that ordered class pictures, there was a printing error impacting all grades so those will be sent home separately when we receive them.

For remote-learner students, pictures can be picked up with classroom materials this Friday afternoon.

Conference Sign Up Reminder

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If you have not signed up for a Fall Parent/Teacher conference for next week, please do so now using this link:  https://saintjamesschool.net/fall-conferences/

Fall parent/teacher conferences are required for all students.

Please Vote for the SJS Scarecrow!

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The Saint James School Scarecrow is up on Main Street!  Please help us win the Facebook Favorite competition by clicking this link and liking the picture our our scarecrow on the town’s Scarecrow Facebook Page.

Special thanks to retired SJS teacher (and current School Board Member) Mrs. Kathy Camposeo for the fantastic artwork on the minions and Gru’s face!

SJS Children’s Mass This Sunday

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This Sunday, October 11th at 9:00am, Saint James School will host our second children’s Mass of the new school year.  All Saint James School students and their parents are invited to attend in a show of support for our school!  One of our 6th grade students will be doing the readings.  Unfortunately, we won’t have students serving in other capacities at this time due to the current safety protocol.  Please remember masks are required in church.

Saint James School students are encouraged to wear their school uniforms.  This is a great way for the Saint James Church parishioners (many of whom very generously support our school) to see the exceptional students they are investing in.

All Saint James School families are welcome regardless of faith or home church.