6th Grade Math Club Dates
The 6th grade Math Club will meet on December 5, 12 and 19 after school from 2:15 to 3:15. Please remember, student pick-up is in the SJS main office promptly at 3:15pm.
December Saber Stories
If you have not already done so, please take a few moments to read the December Saber Stories Newsletter from Mrs. Zorger:
Important: Lunch Accounts
Attention ALL parents of students in grades 1-8: Please double check to ensure that your child/ren’s lunch account is adequately funded. If you have not already done so, you may wish to download the “EZSchoolPay” APP for either Android and iPhone. Please remember, students must have money in their account in order to buy hot lunch.
Instrumental Music Notice
All instrumental music students should bring their instrument to school tomorrow, Tuesday, December 4th, as Mr. Corcoran will have a practice for Wednesday’s Concert.
Welcome Ms. Marguerite Ouellette
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Marguerite Ouellette to Saint James School as our new, part-time Office Assistant. Ms. Ouellette, who served as Principal of Assumption School prior to her retirement, will be working alongside Mrs. Sager each morning for a few hours. We are excited to have Ms. Ouellette as part of our office team.
December Lunch Menu
A hard-copy of the December lunch menu is being sent home with students today. The SJS website homepage (quick links section) has also been updated to include the new lunch menu.
Dress Code Reminder
Please take a moment to ensure your child/ren are in compliance with our school dress code. Please note the following items in particular:
1) Girls’ skorts may be NO MORE than one inch above the knee cap.
2) Shirts must be TUCKED IN during the school day. If your child’s shirt is too short and becomes untucked when they sit down, it is time to move up a size.
We have a lot of days left in the school year so if your child’s uniform is not in compliance, please visit the SJS Uniform Closet** or order from one of our uniform vendors within the next few days. Thank you for your attention to this.
**Please remember you can visit our uniform closet to see if there are any uniform that will be better fitting for your child. Hours for the Uniform Closet are before 7:45am, after 2:00pm, or by appointment through Mrs. Sager.
Also, please be sure your children are dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Students should have winter coats, hats, and gloves as they will continue to go outside for recess, weather permitting.
Christmas Wreath Sale
Decorate your homes early for the holiday season! The HSA is running its annual wreath sale. Please consider purchasing wreaths through our fundraiser. 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 20th at Botticello Farms (209 Hillstown Rd, Manchester). Orders must be placed no later than Friday, December 14th. (Coupons must be redeemed by December 18th.)
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.
To place an order, please complete the order form (found here) and send it to school with payment of exact cash or checks payable to Saint James School. Return orders & payment to the school office in an envelope marked “HSA Christmas Wreath Sale.” Any questions, contact Jackie Smith, jacqmsmith@gmail.com.
See the photos below (click to enlarge) for samples of “decorated” wreaths.
Book & Art Club Update
A quick update: Book & Art Club for 1st & 2nd grade is full.
There are still a few spots remaining in the 3rd & 4th grade club if anyone else would like to participate from those grades.
