School Mass TOMORROW

On Friday, students in grades 1 – 8 will attend Mass at Saint James Church at 9:15am.  All SJS Parents/Guardians/Grandparents are welcome attend the mass – and any school masses that take place throughout the school year (please sit in the back few rows of pews).  Students who have GYM on Friday will need to wear their regular uniform to school (teachers will instruct students about bringing their gym uniform and changing after Mass).

Please note, you do not need to be a member of Saint James Church or even a member of the Catholic faith to attend any Saint James School Masses.

October HSA Newletter

Please take a few minutes to look at this month’s HSA Newsletter (click here to open) which highlights upcoming events, summaries past fundraisers, and explains where volunteer help is needed.

Main Street Scarecrow Helpers

This year, Saint James School is again entering the annual Downtown Scarecrow Festival. We are looking for volunteers to help create a worthy family-friendly SJS scarecrow which will be on display lining Main St. from October 14th through October 28th.
First, Second and Third Place prizes will be awarded in both the People’s Choice and Facebook Favorites categories. Each year between 30 and 35 scarecrows are on display. This is a great way to show our SJS spirit!
Scarecrows are to be installed by the artists in an assigned location between October 11th and October 14th. If you are willing to lend a hand, some supplies or an idea, please contact Andrea Piotrowski at ampiotrowski@yahoo.com.  We may have a short meeting once we get everyone’s availability. Thank you!

Student Helpers Needed – SJS Children's Masses

Thank you to everyone who responded to our request a few weeks ago for students in Grades 3 – 8 to participate in Sunday Mass at St. James Church.  This is a great chance for our church parishioners – many of whom very generously support our school – to see the some of the wonderful students they are investing in.

We have our student readers all scheduled, but are still in need of Gift Bearers & Greeters for many of the masses.  Please take a look at the dates below and let us know if your child is able to help out in either capacity (you do not need to be a parishioner at St. James Church to have your child help/attend). 

All Children’s Masses are at 9:00 am the 2nd Sunday of each month through June and are listed below:

September 10, 2017
October 8, 2017
November 12, 2017
December 10, 2017
January 14, 2018
February 11, 2018
March 11, 2017
April 8, 2018
May 13, 2018
June 10, 2018

If you are interested, please send an email to Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net listing the parent’s name, student’s name, participation preference, and Mass dates that you are available to attend.

Thank you for your consideration!

Student Helpers Needed – SJS Children’s Masses

Thank you to everyone who responded to our request a few weeks ago for students in Grades 3 – 8 to participate in Sunday Mass at St. James Church.  This is a great chance for our church parishioners – many of whom very generously support our school – to see the some of the wonderful students they are investing in.

We have our student readers all scheduled, but are still in need of Gift Bearers & Greeters for many of the masses.  Please take a look at the dates below and let us know if your child is able to help out in either capacity (you do not need to be a parishioner at St. James Church to have your child help/attend). 

All Children’s Masses are at 9:00 am the 2nd Sunday of each month through June and are listed below:

September 10, 2017
October 8, 2017
November 12, 2017
December 10, 2017
January 14, 2018
February 11, 2018
March 11, 2017
April 8, 2018
May 13, 2018
June 10, 2018

If you are interested, please send an email to Cindy Herr at cndherr@cox.net listing the parent’s name, student’s name, participation preference, and Mass dates that you are available to attend.

Thank you for your consideration!

October Saber Stories

Attached please find the October 2017 Saber Stories Newsletter from Mrs. Zorger.

October 2017 Saber Stories

Also, the SJS October Lunch Menu has been added to our website homepage.

Halloween Trunk or Treat Meeting Tonight

There is a planning meeting tonight (9/28) for anyone who is interested in helping with the Trunk or Treat event.  The meeting will be at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria.  If you cannot attend but would like to help, please email Cathy Deschaine at cathyd241@gmail.com.

Volunteer Questionnaire 2017-2018

Please take a few moments to complete our 2017-2018 School Year Volunteer Questionnaire to let us know what volunteer opportunities interest you at SJS.  Please note, we currently do not have any volunteers to spearhead our DRAMA CLUB nor our CHESS CLUB.  These groups cannot run without a lead volunteer. Please contact Mrs. Zorger directly if you are willing to spearhead either of these groups for our school.

Please click HERE to access the Volunteer Questionnaire

Family Dance Party Fun!

Thank you to all the families who came out to kick off the year at the Family Dance Party.  There were delicious treats provided by the Baking Committee, fun dances led by DJ-mom Mrs. Cattanach and student helpers, Abby Ray and Lauren Toomey, and a special visit from Sammy the Saber!  A special thank you to Mrs. Poth and Mrs. Fiereck for organizing the event, to the parent volunteers who helped out before and during the dance, and to Mrs. Zorger for escorting Sammy.  Below are a few photos (click to enlarge) sent in by Mrs. Fiereck.

  

Meet The Teachers – Middle School – Tonight

This evening, Wednesday, September 20th, we will host our Meet the Teachers Night for students in grades 6 – 8.  Parents of middle school students are asked to attend without their children.  Please report to your child’s homeroom at 6:30pm.  The Scholastic Book Fair opens at 6:00pm that evening as well should you wish to browse prior to 6:30pm.  (please enter the school through the gym).