Picture Retakes: Monday, Nov 30th

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Retakes for individual portraits will take place on Monday, November 30th.  This will be for:

*Any student where you were not satisfied with the original portrait – Return your complete package (minus the class picture) to the photographer on retake day.

*Any student who was absent on the original day whether you are purchasing a package or not.

Hard copy Retake Order Forms are available in the school office (please call Ms. Zukowski at 860.643.5088 x1) or you can simply go online to mylifetouch.com  and enter picture day id:   EVTPTFGZK

Any student having retakes done may come to school in dress down on Monday, November 30th.  Dress down on this day is ONLY for students having picture retakes done.

For REMOTE LEARNERS – if your child needs to have their picture taken/retaken, please email Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net to schedule an appointment time.  Picture appointments will be from 10:00am – 11:00am (students will be excused from class to come for their picture).

Virtual Mass for this Weekend

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Below please find the link to the Saint James Parish Virtual Mass for Sunday, November 22nd, 2020.

https://youtu.be/amvKFSPnEw0

Attention Grade 8 Parents

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Records for East Catholic High School are due this coming Monday, please be sure to get your form in to the SJS main office if you are considering East for your 8th grader (and have not already sent it in).  Xavier/Mercy have fast approaching due dates as well.  Please reach out to Ms. Zukowski in the SJS main office with any questions (860.643.5088 x1).

Reminder: Care Kits

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Thank you to everyone who already signed up – what a great response!  We will have plenty more bags to give away so please sign up today if you you like some! 

This coming Wednesday, some of our 8th grade students will be putting together special Care Kits for the homeless (like the Brian Bags we put together in 2019) using donations from the Knights of Columbus.  We are hoping that families in our school community will want to keep a few bags in their car to pass along if they encounter someone down on their luck, or donate them to a place where they can help someone in need.

If you would like to have a bag (or several bags) sent home for this purpose, please fill out this form:  https://forms.gle/wn4mKULiB4z1tv9w7

SJS Librarian

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Please be advised that Mrs. Tierney will continue to support our school as interim librarian for the remainder of the school year while Mrs. Carpenter is on leave.  If you need to get in touch with Mrs. Tierney, she can be reached via email at jtierney@saintjamesschool.net.

Knight of Columbus Annual COATS FOR KIDS Drive

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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.

Virtual Mass for This Weekend

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Below is the link for the Saint James Parish Mass for this Sunday, November 15th, 2020.

https://youtu.be/EPj19HVvfwg

A Note From Mrs. Zorger

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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

Last Call! Book Fair Ends Sunday

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Our virtual Scholastic book fair ends on Sunday (11/15) so be sure to get your orders in before then!

You can enter our book fair HERE.

Please click HERE to view the library and classroom wish lists. Notice that there is a tab for every teacher.  Please check off any books you purchase for them.

Please contact Alicia Poth at aliciapoth@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you for your support!

Family Friendzy Activity

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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!