Dismissal Today & Book Fair

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Please note, 2:05pm dismissal Today (through Thursday) will take place in the staff lot between the main school and the Pre-Kindergarten facility as the gym will be set up for the Scholastic Book fair.  Today, the book fair will be open until 2:30pm if you would like to stop in to shop after picking up your student.  You can also shop during the Meet the Teachers nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, or send your child/ren with CASH tomorrow to purchase on their own.

If you are unable to attend the Book Fair in person (children will all have an opportunity to visit with their class), you can visit our ONLINE Shopping link at scholastic.com/fair 

Dress Code Guidelines

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Just a reminder to parents that the dress code at SJS also includes guidelines for hair.  Designs cut into hair, colored streaks/highlights, outlandish styles, and “mohawk-style” haircuts (long on top, shaved on sides) are not allowed.  Please note that just because you see a student with a questionable haircut, does not mean that it is acceptable – it has most likely already been addressed by administration.  All students need to be in compliance with the uniform policy.  Students will be given a consequence for disregard of the uniform policy, including hair.  To play it safe, if you are unsure if something is allowed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  Thank you again for your support and understanding of our school’s policies.

HSA Meeting Tonight

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The HSA will hold its first meeting of the new school year tonight (9/14) from 7:00-8:00pm in the school cafeteria.  We strongly encourage you to attend to learn about the HSA and to hear about what events are upcoming in the next few months.

When you arrive at the school, please ring the buzzer at the breezeway doors and then head downstairs to the cafeteria.

If you cannot attend in the evening, there will also be a meeting on Friday, Sept 15 from 9:30-10:30am in the lower church.  This will be a very informal meeting so please feel free to bring along small children.

Cherrydale Fundraiser

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As a reminder, tomorrow is the second “Turn-In” incentive day for the Cherrydale Fundraiser.  Please refer to the packet that was sent home with your student(s) for details.

Morning Drop-Off

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Please remember, students who are NOT using the BEFORE CARE program cannot be dropped off/enter the school prior to 7:30am.  Staff do not come down to monitor the students until 7:30am.  If your child enters our building prior to 7:30am, they must go down to Before Care and sign-in with Ms. Jean (extended day charges apply).  Thank you for your attention and understanding.

Tardy Reminder

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Mrs. Zorger would like to remind parents of the importance of getting your child(ren) to school on time each morning.  There were an excessive number of late arrivals this morning.

Please remember, late arrivals are disruptive to the teacher, morning announcements, and the classroom routine.   If you find yourself not making it to school between 7:30am and 7:50am (to be in line with you class by the 7:55 bell), Mrs. Zorger asks that you please take a few moments today to talk to your child/ren about the importance of being punctual and help them readjust their morning schedule accordingly.

Please remember it is our policy (as noted in the parent/student handbook) that 3 unexcused tardy arrivals will result in a detention.

Thank you again for your support of our school policies and procedures.

Parking Announcement

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Mrs. Zorger would like to send a huge Thank You to everyone for adhering to the parking procedures for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.  Your cooperation helps ensure the smooth flow of traffic and the safety of our students/parents/staff.  One additional note:  Please DO NOT PARK in the grassy driveway near the vacant lot at the end of Park Street (on the side of the blue house by the Pre-K).  That driveway/area is for staff parking only.

Monthly Calendar

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There were a few changes to the Monthly Events Calendar after we sent it out last week.  Please utilize the updated calendar below going forward.  (The updated calendar can also be found on the “documents & forms” page of our website for future reference).  Changes are as follows:

  • There is a half day on January 24th with Professional Development for staff (PLC) from 12:30 – 3:00pm
  • Because of that change, the 7th Grade Science Fair will be held on January 17th
  • Because of the ½ day, the Rosary will be on January 10th at 8:15am
  • The Middle School Parent Chrome Book Meeting (Grade 6 – 8 Parents) was moved to Wednesday September 27th at 6:00pm (the meet the teachers night for middle school is still being held on September 20th).

Updated Calendar Pages 2017-2018

As a reminder, parents can Subscribe to the school’s electronic calendar on their personal calendar by opening the full calendar via the school website homepage and clicking the “Subscribe” button at the bottom.  Once you Subscribe, changes to the school calendar will automatically sync to your personal calendar.

Also, there is the option to Subscribe to just SJS days off and early dismissal days.  To do so, click HERE and choose “subscribe to filtered calendar” at the bottom.

 

Welcome From the HSA

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The Home and School Association (HSA) would like to welcome all new and returning families to the new school year.  There are lots of fun activities planned and we encourage you to participate!  Please take a few minutes to look over the HSA Welcome Packet (click here) for detailed information on events, meetings and volunteer opportunities.

The first HSA meeting will be held in the school cafeteria on September 14 from 7-8pm.  If you cannot attend, there will also be a morning meeting on September 15 from 9:30-10:30am in the church hall.  The meetings will give you a chance to meet several of our parent volunteers, hear about upcoming events, and learn about the many ways you can help out throughout the year.

For your convenience, a one-page HSA calendar can be found HERE.

Cherrydale Fall Fundraiser

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All students (PreK-Grade 8) should have received a Fall Fundraiser packet on Friday from Cherrydale Fundraising.  This catalog-based fundraiser offers a wide-range of items including wrapping paper, kitchen gadgets, home decor, candles, cookies, cakes, and candy — there is something for everyone!

Sales can be made in person using the order form from the packet or online at cherrydale.com.  At the end of the fundraiser, students will earn prizes based on the total number of items sold.  In addition, throughout the sale, there are 3 chances to earn extra incentives.  Turn-in dates for “Forest Friends” incentives are:

Friday, September 8

Friday, September 15

Friday, September 22

Please return all order forms (top two copies ONLY) and payment no later than Friday, September 22.  Checks should be payable to “St. James School” and we ask that you write your child’s name on the memo line of the check.

This fundraiser is one of our most successful of the year and we appreciate your participation!  If you have any questions, please contact the school office or email our school’s fundraising Chair, Kate Davis, at 70greenbean@sbcglobal.net.