Congratulations to our Boys JV (6th Grade) basketball team had a huge win this weekend against previously unbeaten St. Paul, on their home court. It was a highly competitive game and our boys showed tremendous effort and composure. This brings the boys record for the season to 5-2.  The boys return home next weekend to take on St. Thomas.  Great job Sabers!!

Join your fellow SJS moms for a relaxing evening out!  The HSA is sponsoring a Moms’ Night Out at The Lucky Taco tonight, January 30th at 7pm!

Please clink this Link to RSVP.

If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Talaga at jtalaga94@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Currently, there is a significant increase in absences and school illnesses here at Saint James School due to colds, temperatures, cough, sore throats, headaches, and body aches.  It is very important to contact your child’s Primary Care Provider as soon as possible when your child is experiencing these symptoms in order to be evaluated for flu, strep throat or virus.

 

Cold and Flu season is upon us.  Here are a few Flu facts:

F:  Fever A: Aches C:  Cough & Chills T:  Tiredness & Fatigue S:  Sudden Onset

 

It is important to keep sick children at home for many reasons. . . mostly to prevent the spread of infection and to allow them to rest and recover.  For Flu and any contagious illness, children should not return to school until the fever (over 100.0 degrees) has been gone for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen.  Your child should be eating and taking fluids adequately.  Your child also needs to be well rested and able to get through the school day.  The Flu recovery can take up to 7 days or more.  It is not too late to get a Flu shot!

 

Flu is short for Influenza which is a respiratory illness.

Influenza-Like Illness is a term used to describe symptoms which might be flu:  fever with cough and/or sore throat.  If your child develops these symptoms while at school, they will be dismissed.  Please provide a quick pick up and take your child straight home.  Your child’s primary care provider can then be called for advice.  If your child is diagnosed with the Flu, please notify the school.  Also, with a Flu diagnosis, your child’s doctor might be able to prescribe medication to lessen the symptoms and risks associated with the Flu.  The same medication can be prescribed to family members to prevent the Flu per your doctor’s advice.

A few more friendly reminders:

Do not bring sick children to school, to school sponsored events or sporting events.  If they are too ill or too contagious to be in school, they should NOT be entering the school building for ANY reason.

Please provide a doctor’s note if your child is absent for 3 or more days.  Notes can be faxed to 860-649-6462.

The next Book & Art Club for students in grades 1 & 2 will be held after school on February 19th, If your student would like to attend, please RSVP using the permission slip below.

Feb 19 Book & Art Club Permission Slip Grades 1&2

A couple of notes:

• If your child has a food allergy, please have them bring a snack.
• Pick-up will now take place outside the gym doors.
• Please be sure you check in with Mrs. Rafferty to sign-out your student before leaving.