Mrs. Kanute would like to remind parents if you are dropping off on Otis Street, you need to park on the side of the road and let your child out on the sidewalk. If they are younger, please walk with them to the crosswalk and help them cross safely. This morning parents were double parking and students were getting out into the road, causing a very unsafe situation. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Last week Mrs. Kanute sent home a letter concerning areas of our school building that have experienced leaks as the snow and ice on the roofs began to melt. As noted in Mrs. Kanute’s letter, a second air quality test was being performed to ensure that the air quality upstairs continues to be safe for our students and faculty.
The results from the independent test showed all samples collected to be at levels that are “safe for normal use and occupancy.” Mold counts inside the building were significantly lower than those outside. A copy of the report is attached below should you wish to read it.
Congratulations to Mrs. Wojtyna’s class and Mrs. Camposeo’s class for winning 2nd and 3rd place respectively in MACC’s recent Change for Change Challenge. Four local schools participated in the contest bringing in a total of $3,741 for MACC Charities. The two winning classes from SJS brought in $249.22 and $208.00. Below are pictures of the kids enjoying their treats this morning.
Mrs. Kanute sent home a letter earlier in the week regarding the school roof. If you did not receive the letter, please click on the link below to read it.
Letter to Parents Regarding School Roof
Saint James School will begin using www.ezschoolpay.com for families to fund and track each student’s lunch account. Existing School lunch balances will be transferred to the new system. An information packet, along with a letter including your student’s ID will come home on Thursday, March 12. Going forward, students in Grades 1-8 will use a swipe card to purchase lunch/milk.
Just a reminder that Saint James School will host our evening Open House for prospective families tomorrow night (Tuesday). If you know of anyone who may be looking at Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary and/or Middle school choices for next year, please encourage them to attend. If you have any questions about our Open House event, please e-mail Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net. Please visit www.saintjamesschool.net/openhouse for details.
Mrs. Kanute would like to again remind parents of the importance of getting your child(ren) to school on time each morning. There are still an excessive number of late arrivals and Mrs. Kanute has noticed the same children arriving late on a regular basis. Beginning on Monday (March 2nd), these students will begin receiving detention for their tardy arrival to school. Mrs. Kanute has been informing students of this so they should be aware.
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 7:45am, Mrs. Kanute asks that you please take a few moments today to talk to your child about the importance of being punctual and help them readjust their morning schedule accordingly.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Mrs. Kanute would like to again remind parents of the importance of getting your child(ren) to school on time each morning. There are still an excessive number of late arrivals and Mrs. Kanute has noticed the same children arriving late on a regular basis. Beginning on Monday (March 2nd), these students will begin receiving detention for their tardy arrival to school. Mrs. Kanute has been informing students of this so they should be aware.
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 7:45am, Mrs. Kanute asks that you please take a few moments today to talk to your child about the importance of being punctual and help them readjust their morning schedule accordingly.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
For families that have a child NOT currently at the SJS Pre-K, but plan to enroll them in Kindergarten at Saint James School next year, please call Mrs. DelSignore in the school office (860.643.5088) to schedule a Kindergarten screening for them by the end of the week (if you have not already done so).
…And these are just a few of the many, many items available! There will be something for everyone and for every budget at this year’s Gala! All funds raised at this event will benefit Saint James School.
All current Saint James School families should have received an invitation home in their child’s school folder. If you did not receive an invitation or do not have a child currently at Saint James School but would like to attend the Gala, please contact Paul Munns at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com to request one. Please send your RSVP to the school office by March 1st.
Also, please note, it’s also not too late to volunteer your time or donate an auction item or place an ad in the Gala program. To do so contact Paul Munns at 860.214.4249 or PaulRMunns@yahoo.com. And, please remember room moms are collecting items for each grade’s class basket (information was sent out by each grade’s room moms). These amazing baskets are raffled off at the Gala. All students donating to their grade’s class basket will receive a dress down day (date TBA).