Tonight our Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity Gold basketball teams will play cross-town rival St. Bridget at Saint James School. The girls game begins at 6:30pm, followed by the boys at 7:30pm. All SJS families and friends are welcome to come cheer on our school.
Today is the last day to order Spirtwear!
Saint James School is offering an SJS Spiritwear fundraiser, with item delivery anticipated prior to Christmas break. A portion of every item you purchase will go towards supporting our school. Orders must be in by the end of the day this coming Monday (12/10).
Please use the link below to view and purchase items. Please note, the small “SJS” logo on the golf shirts AND fleece jackets will be done in embroidery. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.
The Navy Sweatshirt, Gray & Navy Sweatshirt, and Navy Sweatpants (only) can be worn in school on Gym days.
https://saintjamesstore.com/collections/all
Pants Sizing:
At the end of the month, we will be saying goodbye to one of our beloved Pre-K teachers – Mrs. Mary Villano, who has decided to relocate to sunny Florida. Taking over the 3-year-old program will be Mrs. Mary Holmes with Mrs. LaChance as her assistant. A new add to the Pre-Kindergarten staff (as a teaching assistant) will be Mrs. Kate Davis.
Mrs. Davis has a degree in Child Studies and a Master’s degree in Reading & Language Arts. She previously taught Kindergarten at St. Christopher school in East Hartford prior to taking some time off to raise her children over past several years. Mrs. Davis, whose 3 children are enrolled at our school, has been actively involved with our Home & School Association for many years now. We are excited to welcome her to our teaching staff!
While we are sad to say goodbye to Mrs. Villano, we know this relocation is something she has wanted to do for quite some time. We wish her all the happiness in the world and look forward to staying in touch.
Last call to order your Christmas Wreaths from Botticello Farms! Orders should be received in the office by Friday, December 14th to ensure you receive your vouchers for the final week of sales. Please know the vouchers have a ‘use by’ date of December 18th.
To place your coupon order, send the completed form (found here), with exact payment. Checks should be made payable to Saint James School. Return orders to the school office in an envelope marked “HSA Christmas Wreath Sale.”
Thank you to the many families who have already purchased from our annual Christmas Fundraiser! Any questions email jacqmsmith@gmail.com.
Please join us this Sunday, December 9th at 9:00am at Saint James Church for our special SJS Mass. Saint James School students will be serving as readers, ushers, and gift bearers and our Choir will be singing. A reception will follow in the lower church where our students’ prize-winning szopka will be on display.
All Saint James School families are welcome regardless of faith or home church. We hope to see you there!
The SJS Christmas store is around the corner! We will need volunteers to help run the store and clean up afterwards on Dec 12th. If you are interested in volunteering please email Christine Strickland at christinepesola@hotmail.com. Please remember you must have VIRTUS training and have a completed background check to volunteer for this event.
Please remember that tomorrow – Friday, December 7th – is a 12:05pm dismissal day and the school will be closing immediately following dismissal (no aftercare). Please ensure you are here promptly at 12:00pmfor pick-up (if your student/s are not taking the bus home).
As a reminder, this evening – December 5th – is the annual Saint James School Christmas Concert featuring the Saint James School bands and Choir as well as performances by our 1st and 4th grade students.
The students put on a great performance earlier today for our students and staff to get ready for the performance this evening for parents, families, and other friends of the school who wish to attend (there is no charge and all are welcome)!
Performer Arrival Times & Attire
Band:
Band students should arrive at the school cafeteria between 6:00pm-6:15pm (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.
Aftercare statements for November are now available for pickup from Ms. Jean.
As a reminder, there is NO AFTERCARE this coming Friday, December 7th, which is a 12:05pm dismissal day. All students must be picked up at 12:05pm this coming Friday.