Mrs. Kanute will be hosting a large meeting at Saint James School tomorrow. She requests staff and parents DO NOT park on Otis Street or Park Street tomorrow. For parents dropping off in the morning, you may still use these streets as long as your car is removed by 7:55am. Thank you.
Please note, Coach Creamer will be holding an optional practice for Varsity Gold players (joining Varsity Blue) this Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday) is the last day to place an order for SJS Basketball Gear. Please note, the navy basketball pants/sweatpants may be worn on Gym days (as may the shorts during summer uniform times).
Final call for RSVPs: If you forgot to send in your form, please do so by Monday morning so we can submit our final headcount to Olive Garden. Based on the RSVPs, we anticipate a great turnout! We hope to see you there!
SJS Pasta Dinner Information & RSVP Form
Coach O’Neill would like to remind runners that uniforms must be returned to the office by the end of next week. There will be a charge for failure to return uniform items.
There was a typo on the Varsity Gold letter that was sent home yesterday concerning practice time. Varsity Gold will have its first practice tonight – Tuesday. Players will start in the gym for a team meeting at 6:00pm followed by practice from 6:45pm to 8:30pm in the gym.
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Please note that Yankee Candle Fundraising orders are now due. Please be sure to turn them into the school office by Wednesday, 11/5, at the latest. As always, we thank you for your support of Saint James School!
Please join us tonight (Wednesday, October 22nd) at 6:30pm in the gym as Saint James School presents our 2014 State of the School Address. During this informational meeting we will be discussing our school’s performance in critical areas such as enrollment and standardized testing as well as upcoming major initiatives and more. In addition, Valerie Mara, Assistant Superintendent of Academics for the Office of Catholic Schools, will join us to discuss academic standards within the archdiocese and why we chose not to adopt the Common Core. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please remember to RSVP for the Saint James School Halloween Party by this Friday. A copy of the form can be downloaded here if needed.
