With the gym being set up for the Scholastic Book fair this week, afternoon dismissal of K – 8 students (“Walkers”) will be outside in the Pre-K parking lot today – Monday (9/23) – through Thursday (9/26).  For families new to the K-8 program, outside dismissal is done the same as in the gym – with Kindergarten lining up by the grassy area and 8th grade closest to the street.

Please also note, you will be unable to park in the Pre-K area parking lot at pick-up for these four days.

Outside Dismissal has been added to the SJS APP Calendar.  If you “subscribe” to our full events calendar, the outside dismissal note should automatically be added to your personal calendar for these 4 dates.

Congratulations to all our runners for an outstanding performance at Friday’s meet in Southington.  A few notable standouts:

Hudson Quinlan had a great race, placing 5th and receiving a medal in the boys’ 6th grade race.  Jameson Fisher (a 5th grader) also medaled in the 6th grade race coming in 10th place!!

Cora Tierney, in her first cross country race, placed 20th in the girls’ 6th grade category (she is also a 5th grader).

Maya Fisher ran a strong race, placing 8th and reviving a medal for her win in the girls’ 7th grade race.

Eric Ansaldi led the SJS 8th grade boys, placing 20th out of 150 runners, while Shea Boyle led the 8th grade girls finishing 18th out of 150 runners.

Great job Sabers!!

Today’s meet will be at Illing Middle School in Manchester.  Students should arrive at Illing at 3:30pm and the meet starts at 4:00pm.

Today was the final day for our 2019 Cherrydale Fundraiser.  If you forgot to send it in, please do so on Monday.

Thank you for your participation in this fundraiser!

As a reminder for our CC parents, this Friday runners will compete in their first meet of the season.  Students will need to be at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington by 3:00pm to stretch and walk the course with Coach O’Neill.  Transportation is NOT provided by the school – parents must make accommodations to get runners from Saint James School to the race.

Runner families are encouraged to “subscribe” to the Cross Country Calendar (if they do not already have it linked from last year) HERE.  The online calendar provides race locations and other information regarding each meet.

Here is the information for Friday:
3:00-3:40pm – Check in and Course Walk
3:45pm – 5th & 6th Grade Boys Race
4:00pm – 5th & 6th Grade Girls Race
4:15pm – 7th Grade Boys Race
4:35pm – 7th Grade Girls Race
4:55pm – 8th Grade Boys Race
5:15pm – 8th Grade Girls Race

Course: The event will take place at YMCAs Camp Sloper in Southington, Connecticut.  The address is 1000 East St, Southington, CT 06489.  Please note, there is a $5.00 fee for parking. The 5th/6th grade races are 1.25 miles, the 7th grade races are 1.5 miles, and the 8th grade 2.0 miles.

Monday’s meet will be at Illing Middle School in Manchester.  Please ensure your child has transportation from Saint James to Illing (arrival time of 3:30pm, meet starts at 4:00pm).

We have the opportunity to have a journalism club here at Saint James School to work on publishing a school newspaper.  This will be open for 15 middle school students, information and details coming soon.  We have a coordinator, we just need an assistant.  The club will meet on Thursday afternoons.  Please contact Mrs. Zorger at bzorger@saintjamesschool.net if you are interested in helping.