2013 Manchester Memorial Parade

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We are really hoping to have Saint James School represented again in this year’s Memorial Parade.  We currently only have 2 families signed up – so in order to make this happen, we need your support!  We are looking for student and parent volunteers to march with us in the parade on May 27th.  Parents may bring wagons to pull younger children in if they wish.  We would really like to have a number of our middle school students participate as well.

Please take a moment to check your schedule and send in a copy of the signed Memorial Parade Permission Slip (by Thursday) if you/your child(ren) will be able to join us next Monday.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guenther at 860.643.5088 (#6 on main menu) or at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.

Thank you for helping Saint James School show our gratitude for the men and women who fought to make our Country great!!

 

Clarification on Drama Club Ticket Sales

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Please be advised that tickets for the Drama Club performance of Pinocchio are only available at the door.  We are not offering advance ticket sales this year.

Important: School Lunch Accounts

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Please note that lunch account statements will be sent home today.  Please take a moment to review your family’s statement and pay outstanding balances in full by the end of the month (checks can be made out to “Manchester Hot Lunch Program”).  Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.

Prospective Family Open House Tonight

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Just a reminder that Saint James School is hosting an open house for prospective families tonight from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  If you know anyone who may be considering options for Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary or Middle School programs, please invite them to stop by this evening to find out more about our wonderful school.

Yankee Candle Fundraiser With No Name

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Please note all Yankee Candle Fundraising items have been picked up with the exception of one that was submitted without a name.  If you have not received your Yankee Candle Fundraising items, please contact the main office.

SJS Lawn Signs In Need of Homes

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The Saint James School “Blue Ribbon/Now Enrolling” lawn signs are out of storage and looking for homes (literally).  If you live in a medium to high traffic area and are willing to put a sign on your lawn in support of Saint James School, we would appreciate it!  Signs are available in the main office at the front desk (by the filing cabinets).  Please help yourself.

Reminder: Read To Achieve Week 2 Ticket Due Monday (2/4)

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Just a reminder that the Week 2 Read To Achieve reading ticket is due Monday (2/4).  Children who read a minimum of 20 minutes during 5 days each week of the contest period, will win a free ticket to a Springfield Armor Basketball game on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th where they will be recognized along with their Saint James School classmates.

If you need a new copy of the form, you can download it here.

Vote For Saint James School!

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Please take a moment to vote for Saint James School in the Best of Hartford Magazine’s 2013 Reader’s Poll!  Saint James is located under the Category “Service” and then under “Private Schools.”  Please ask your friends and family to vote too!  Please note, you have to vote in TEN categories for your vote to count.  Why not also support our wonderful friends at Highland Park Market (under “food” then “local food market”) who do so much for our school.  If anyone has a family business that you would like to us to vote for, please e-mail Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net and she will communicate those in an upcoming e-mail.  We are so grateful of all the support our families give us and would be very happy to support you in return.

No Aftercare on 1/30 (Scheduled Half Day)

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Dear Parents,

The safety of the students at Saint James School has always been top priority to us. The recent tragedy at Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School has made us aware we can do even more to ensure the students’ safety.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 is a scheduled half day of school. The staff will be trained further in the event of a lockdown and also in the event of an intruder. We feel that it is important for all the staff to be part of this training, including the Extended Day staff. Therefore, there will be no aftercare on Wednesday January 30, 2013. There will be before care as usual.

Sincerely,

Patricia Kanute, Principal
Jean Burdick, Director Extended Day

Dear Saint James Families

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In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, please know that your children’s safety and emotional well being continue to be our absolute top priority.  Mrs. Kanute held a meeting with the teachers yesterday after school to openly evaluate how students seemed to be reacting.  The younger grade teachers reported they saw no impact at all and that it didn’t come up in class.  The teachers in the older grades said the students were aware of it but it did not cause any disruption to the day.  At the meeting, Mrs. Vignati, our school nurse, presented information to the staff on signs to look for and additional ways that the teachers can help the students if they seem to be struggling with their emotions at school.

In addition, Mrs. Kanute met with the safety committee this afternoon to ensure the school facilities team is doing everything it can.  While the committee does meet regularly for this exact purpose, we will keep you informed if there are any significant changes that arise as a result of today’s meeting.

Again, please don’t hesitate to call the school office if you have any questions.  And, as always, we thank you for your support of our wonderful school.