While a school closure related to the corona virus is NOT imminent at the moment, our school is preparing in case Manchester schools do opt to close for a period of time (SJS will follow the Manchester public schools’ protocol).

If a closure is anticipated for a long duration, we are preparing to have students continue with their learning and studies through the use of technology.

At this point, we are looking at the K-8 program and the access to technology that students have at home should we need them to work remotely.  Middle School Students are all actively using their Chromebooks and Google classroom at home, so we are not as concerned about them.

If you have a student in Kindergarten – 5th grade, however, please complete the following form to help us with our planning (If you did not do so yesterday):   https://forms.gle/FmT7Qd8DyZz13QGx6

Please also review this release we received today from the Archdiocese of Hartford, containing additional information on policies we are implementing immediately: AOHSchools.coronavirus.3.10.2020

The next Book & Art Club for students in grades 3 & 4 will be held after school on March 24th, if your student would like to attend, please RSVP using the permission slip below.

March 24 Book & Art Club Permission Slip Grades 3&4

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 or Mrs. Carpenter to sign-out your student before leaving.

On Saturday, March 21 from 11am-1pm join fellow Saint James School Fathers, Sons and Special People (male) at Dave & Buster’s in Manchester for a fun day of games!  The RSVP form was sent home with students a while back, but can also be found here.  All attendees will receive complimentary coffee, tea, juice and soda courtesy of the HSA.  All responses are due by THIS Thursday (3/12) since there is no school Friday.  Any questions or concerns, please contact Alicia Poth at aliciapoth@gmail.com.

It’s time to sign up for the 2020 Saint James Soccer season!  Boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 are eligible to play.  The season runs from early April through mid June.  If your child is planning to participate, please click on the link below to read the detailed information from Coach Sargent.  The sign-up form should be returned to the school office with the appropriate activity fee (make checks out to “Saint James School”) by March 27th.  If your child has not previously participated in a sport at SJS this year, you will need to also submit the Athletics Health Form for 2019-2020 signed by your child’s doctor (see below).

Please note – we are in need of coaches, particularly for the younger grades (you do not have to have a child playing to coach). To volunteer or if you have any questions about the program, please contact volunteer coordinator Jon Sargent via telephone at 440-319-8892 or email: sjssoccer@charter.net.

2020 Soccer Registration

2019-2020 Athletics Health Permission Form