Saint James School will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 13th due to Ash Wednesday falling on February 14th this year.
On Tuesday, students may dress down in Valentine colors for a $1.00 donation, with proceeds being donated to Protectors of Animals – a no-kill, volunteer-run animal shelter in East Hartford.
Saint James School has been invited to take part in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hartford!!
We are hoping to build a float for the event and are looking for parents that would be willing to help with the construction and design. We are also looking to get a feel for who would be interested in riding in our float at the parade – which is Saturday, March 10th (All students must have a parent/guardian with them at the parade).
If you are interested in participating in the parade and/or helping us design and build a float, please e-mail Jana Tierney at jktierney@gmail.com.
Similarly, the Manchester St. Patrick’s Committee dinner dance is right around the corner. This event helps raise funds for Manchester’s participation in the parade. And, this year’s honorees – Cheri Pelletier Eckbreth and Jay Moran – both have a connection to our school! The cost is $25 per person and includes a corn beef and cabbage dinner. If you would like to attend, please reach out to SJS parents Mary Ann Creamer (ma1283@att.com) or Jana Tierney (jktierney@gmail.com).
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Glen Nicholes has volunteered to lead the Saint James School Drama Club this year. Drama club will meet on Thursdays after school beginning March 1st and will meet for 12 sessions.
This year’s drama club will have a different format from previous years. There will be not be a drama production. Instead, Mr. Nicholes will introduce students to the many aspects of drama. Students will explore drama skills and learn about the details involving a drama performance. To culminate the experience, students will perform their own original skits.
SPACE IS LIMITED. Students in grades 5-7 who are serious about sharpening their drama skills and intensifying their knowledge about drama production must submit a 2-3 paragraph essay detailing their reasons for wanting to be a member of the drama club, what they have to offer, and what they hope to take away from their experience.
The essay should be typed, or neatly hand written, 2-3 paragraphs, and include your name and grade. All essays must be submitted to the SJS Main Office no later than the start of school, February 13th. All students will be notified by February 16th as to whether or not they have been selected for the drama club.
A table has been set up in the SJS breezeway with unclaimed items left around the school. If you think your child may be missing items, please stop by the lost and found table in the breezeway hall at drop off or pickup. Anyone missing: Size 9.5 school shoes? A basketball cinch sack? A pink SJS Sweatshirt? Lightweight Cabela’s coat? Gray Fleece?
This year’s Saint James School Mother/Son Event will be a trip to a UCONN Men’s Game on Sunday, February 25th.
The absolute final deadline to RSVP (using the form below) is this coming Monday, February 12th.
Please join us at Saint James Church this Sunday, February 11th at 9:00am for our monthly Saint James School Mass. Saint James students will be serving in many capacities including altar servers, readers, and gift bearers. And, our Saint James School Choir will also be singing! A reception in the lower church will follow the mass with coffee, juice, and donuts provided.
All Saint James School families are welcome regardless of faith or home parish. Please wear your Saint James School uniform (students serving in any capacity are required to wear their uniform). We hope to see you there!
Due to popular request, this year we are switching things up and hosting a “Silver & Gold Soirée” instead of the usual formal Gala. The soirée will be a more casual cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres, a dessert station, and cocktail tables, so put on a pair of jeans, cocktail dress or anything Silver & Gold and join us for this fun night.
The event will take place on Saturday, March 24th from 7:00pm – 11:30pm, in what we are calling The Saber’s Den (our school’s gymnasium, transformed for the event).
We look forward to a fun event — celebrating the awesome community we share while raising money for our great school! Invitations and RSVP cards were sent home with students earlier this week. Please RSVP by March 2nd.
If you are interested in a sponsorship package, please find that information HERE
If you are interested in donating an item, please find that information HERE
Parents are asked to review the informational letter regarding Chromebooks.
Tonight’s basketball games have been cancelled, and are being rescheduled for the evening of February 26th.
Please be advised, Book & Art Club is full for the February 12th date.