LAST CALL: 2019 Tree of Blessings Orders

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Please see the attached information on the 2019 Saint James School Tree of Blessings. Tree of Blessings Order Form 2019

A special Prayer Service honoring the named individuals will be held on WEDNESDAY, December 18th at 9:00am in the gymnasium of Saint James School (SJS parents are welcome to attend – please enter through main office doors and sign in at the office).

Extra order forms will be available in the school office or at the exits of Saint James Church. Please have all order forms in to the school office by Wednesday, December 11th. All proceeds will benefit SJS.

Below are a couple of pictures from last year’s Tree of Blessings

LAST CALL: Christmas Wreath Fundraiser

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Saint James School is once again selling holiday wreaths as a fundraiser in conjunction with Botticello Farms in Manchester.

Please click HERE for details and the order form.

Once your order is placed, we will send home your redeemable coupon(s) with your child.  You can pick up your wreaths as early as November 18th at Botticello Farms (209 Hillstown Rd, Manchester).  Orders must be placed no later than Thursday, December 12th.  (Coupons must be redeemed by December 16th.)

Wreaths are available in 3 ring sizes. Choose from plain, with a bow, or a fully decorated wreath. The popular kissing balls are also available!

Remember, the earlier you place your order – the sooner you will receive your coupons.

Return orders & payment to the school office in an envelope marked “HSA Christmas Wreath Sale.”  Any questions, ​contact Jodi Talaga, ​jtalaga94@gmail.com​.

Spirit Socks are In!

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The Saber Spirit Socks are in and will be going home next week with students who ordered them.  If parents do not want the socks going home with their student/s, please email Mrs. Talaga at jtalaga94@gmail.com by Thursday to arrange for pick-up.

No Choir Tomorrow

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As a reminder, there is no Choir tomorrow – Wednesday, December 11th

Szopka Club Notice

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If your child/ren made a Szopka, it must be picked up from the lower Church by Thursday.  Thank You.

Immaculate Conception School Mass on Monday

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This coming Monday, December 9th, students in grades 1-8 and staff will attend Mass at St. James Church at 9:15am. As always, our SJS Parents/Grandparents are welcome to attend Mass with us (please sit in the back few rows of the pews).

Monday’s Mass will also be in memory of Sister Clarice, a long-time teacher at Saint James School who passed away this summer.

Seventh grade students that have gym on Mondays should come to school in their standard winter uniform and may bring their gym clothes to change into.

Monday Hot Lunch Change

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Monday’s Hot Lunch has been changed to Pasta and Meatballs with a Garden Salad.

12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow & NO Aftercare

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As a reminder, tomorrow – Friday, December 6th, is a 12:05pm dismissal day for our school.  No aftercare is available this Friday so all students must be picked up at 12:05pm.  Please plan accordingly.

SJS Choir To Sing At Tonight’s Tree Lighting

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Our Choir will be singing tonight at the Downtown Manchester Tree Lighting.  Please join us if you can!  Choir members should arrive at the Saint James Church lawn for 6:00pm.  Please have students wear their winter uniform with boots, tights/leggings under skorts, and a warm coat/hat.

Christmas Concert Tonight

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Performer Arrival Times & Attire

Band:
Band Students should arrive at the school cafeteria between 6:00pm-6:10pm  (parents who volunteered to help dress should arrive a bit earlier).  Evening concert attire for band students is a white dress shirt and black dress pants (or black skirt for girls – skirts must be knee length or longer).  Red bow ties and cummerbunds will be given to the students to wear when they arrive.  Any alumni and parents who play wind instruments are welcome to sit in the advanced band.  Please contact Mr. Corcoran if you wish to perform.

Choir:
Attire for members of the choir is Sunday Best (no jeans, shorts, or t-shirts, sneakers, flip-flops, or sandals).  Students should arrive and report to the Cafeteria between 6:00pm – 6:15pm.  If your child is in the band, they should report to Mrs. Lindemann first to get checked in and then report to Mr. Corcoran.  A detailed notice was recently sent home (via “kid mail”) to choir parents from Mrs. Lindemann.
 
4th Grade:
All 4th grade students should arrive between 6:00pm-6:15pm and report to the cafeteria;  A notice regarding attire for the evening performance was previously sent home by the teachers.  At the end of the concert, students will be walked back to the gym for dismissal.

1st Grade:
All 1st grade students should arrive between 6:00pm-6:15pm and report to the cafeteria. A notice regarding attire for the evening performance was previously sent home by the teachers.  At the end of the concert, students will be walked back to the gym for dismissal.