Reminder: 4th Grade STEM Club
There will be a session of STEM Club for students in Grade 4 on Monday, April 28. If your child would like to attend, please complete and return the permission form. There is still space available.
SJS Auction Item: Reilly Basketball
Among the awesome items in our silent auction this year is a week of camp at the Reilly Basketball clinic at East Catholic High School.
The 2025 clinics are directed by Joe Reilly (Head Coach at Wesleyan University) and/or Luke Reilly (Head Coach at East Catholic High School). Many our our SJS students participate in these clinics over the summer months.
Several half day sessions are offered at East Catholic High School in Manchester (boys grades 3-11 & girls grades 2-8). There are also two weeks of half-day sessions in Wethersfield at Corpus Christi School (boys grades 2-6 & girls grades 2-8). Three weeks of full-day camps in Middletown at Wesleyan University in Middletown (boys grades 3-9) and other specialty skills camps including Spring Skills on Tuesday nights in May.
For dates and additional details, please visit: www.Reillybasketball.com
If you don’t win the auction item but your student(s) would still like to take part in this awesome clinic, please be sure to register them early! Most clinics sold out last year.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
Our local Knights of Columbus is hosting a blood drive. If you are able to give blood, please consider scheduling an appointment:
Blood Drive Date: May 10th
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Assumption Church, 27 Adams St. South, Manchester, CT 06040
Contact phone number for questions: Bob Misage 860-559-2742
Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org using code: MANCHESTERKOC
Reminder: Digital Double Feature!
Our campus minister, Stephanie Holmes, and school social worker, Ann McAdams, would like to invite all school families to attend two events which address the influence technology and internet access have on today’s youth. These are opportunities for both Saint Bridget and Saint James School families to socialize and learn together. Digital Double Feature Flyer
CARLO ACUTIS: ROADMAP TO REALITY
On Monday, April 28 at 7:00pm let’s all go to the movies at Cinemark Theaters in Manchester to see the film Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality! Carlo Acutis was a remarkable Italian boy who died at the age of 15 in 2006. During his brief life he was devoted to the Catholic faith, particularly the Eucharist, and utilized technology and the internet to share his devotion with others. He will be officially canonized a Saint on Sunday, April 27. This new documentary about Carlo “tackles urgent technology-related questions, examining how the virtual landscape threatens our fundamental understanding of what it means to be human” according to the film’s press release. You can view the trailer for the movie HERE. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP but tickets must be purchased independently. This is not a school-sponsored field trip, ALL students must be accompanied by an adult as there will be no volunteer chaperones.
PARENT WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL SAFETY
On Thursday, May 1 at 5:30pm all parents are invited to attend “What Do You REALLY Know: A Parent Workshop on Digital Safety.” This will take place in the Saint James School gymnasium and a simple dinner will be available. Ann McAdams will kick off the evening with some background about her role in our schools and share some of the problematic influences and potential online dangers our students face daily. A Manchester police officer will provide a presentation on digital awareness and safety followed by some time for a Q&A. RSVPs are required to attend this workshop so please sign up HERE. Please note this is for parents/guardians only (no students attend) and is applicable for all aged students (even our younger ones).
Under The Stars Gala, Raffle Baskets, & Silent Auction Preview
We are so excited to celebrate our Saint James School community this coming Saturday at the Under the Stars Gala & Auction Fundraiser! For individuals who submitted the RSVP to attend, please note you do NOT need a ticket. When you arrive at Saint James School on Saturday evening, simply check in with the representatives at the breezeway door. The doors will open at 6:00pm.
The Gala Committee kindly requests that, if possible, in-person attendees please bring Cash and/or Checks for raffle ticket and live auction items purchased on Saturday.
Even if you are not attending the actual event on Saturday evening, we hope you will still participate in the following ways:
CLASS BASKET RAFFLE
We are now selling raffle tickets for the amazing class baskets! Please send in your Ticket Request Form and payment by Friday of this week. We will also be selling tickets AT the event on Saturday night for those attending. You do not have to be present at the Gala to win!
You can view pics of the baskets by Clicking Here.
SILENT AUCTION
Our Under the Stars Silent Auction will officially open for bidding at 2:00pm on Friday afternoon. Bidding on silent auction items will remain open until 8:00pm on Saturday evening. You can bid from home or bid at the event – everyone can participate! Here is a sneak peek at the current silent auction items: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/95946/auctions/179375?r=1&t=all
Teacher Appreciation Week
In keeping with tradition, the Saint James School HSA will organize a special luncheon for our awesome faculty and staff on May 6th, which falls during Teacher Appreciation Week. We always look forward to this opportunity to show gratitude to the teachers, administrators, and staff for all they do for our children!
Instead of asking families to provide specific items, this year we are once again asking for a donation of $5.00 per family (or any amount you are comfortable giving). The donations will be used to cover a variety of special things for our teachers and staff to enjoy at their Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7th and throughout teacher appreciation week.
Please send your donation (cash or check) in an envelope labeled OFFICE, Attn: Patricia McCarthy by Thursday, May 1st.
Thank you for helping us make the day special for all the teachers and staff who take such good care of our children each and every day!
Hartford Athletics Game
This year for our annual “sons” event, the Saint James School HSA invites all of our male students to grab a special guest or two (parents, grandparents, aunt/uncle, etc.) and join us for an exciting day of soccer at a Hartford Athletics game in Hartford. The game will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 7:00pm. Please use this link to purchase your tickets: www.hartfordathletic.group/
Last Call: Earth Day Celebration
Our SJS Girl Scout Troop is hosting an Earth Day Event on Friday, April 25th. Please see the flyer below.
If you and your Pre-K through 2nd Grade student(s) would like to attend, please RSVP by April 21st using THIS LINK.
