Incoming Kindergarten Students (not at SJS Pre-K)

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).

 

 

 

 

Celebrate Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction!

 

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Please join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate and support Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction.  This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Georgina’s Restaurant in Bolton.  Among the numerous items up for auction will be:

 

  • Reserved Seating at various school functions;
  • 2 Premium Seating Tickets for the August 15th Lady Antebellum/Hunter Hayes/Sam Hunt concert (Hartford Meadows), plus a Meet and Greet with Hunter Hayes and a special “swag” bag;
  • Father Casey, Mrs. Vassallo, and Mrs. Camposeo will come to your kitchen and cook an authentic Roman pasta dinner for 10. They will prepare, cook, set up, and clean up this amazing dinner, so invite 8-9 of your closest friends and prepare for a night of enjoyable Roman dining in the comfort of your own home. The time will be set based upon the convenience of the winner as well as the schedules of the three master chefs.  N.B.: Father Casey’s cooking skills are largely acclaimed only in his own opinion and not verified by an objective source;
  • Diamond earrings ($600 value), a Pandora necklace and earrings set (value $180) and an Alex & Ani bracelet from Anderson Jewelers;
  • Two American Girl dolls:  one is the Isabelle doll and the other is a My American Girl doll with brown hair and green eyes;
  • San Francisco and Sonoma, California package that includes three Nights at The Fairmont San Francisco and Three Nights at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Private Winery Tour in a Chauffeured Luxury Sedan (estimated value $7,600);
  • An East Coast Escape to the Charming Seaside Town of Boothbay Harbor or Historic Kennebunkport, Maine for Four Days & Three Nights at Your Choice of the Tugboat Inn or The Nonantum Resort for Two (estimated value $1,200);
  • Three Days & Two Nights at the Grand Hyatt New York City Plus Live Entertainment Package for two (estimated value $1,900);
  • A cooking class for 10 people (includes wine tasting with each course) from Mulberry Street;
  • Reserved parking spot for Pick-Up in front of the school;
  • Special packages and gift certificates from local businesses including Big Sky Fitness, Shady Glen, and Spare Time Bowling;
  • Lunch with the Principal, Gym Teacher for the Day, and several other special perks for students.

…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).

 

Celebrate Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction!

 

Gala2015
Please join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate and support Saint James School at the 2015 SJS Gala & Auction.  This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Georgina’s Restaurant in Bolton.  Among the numerous items up for auction will be:

 

  • Reserved Seating at various school functions;
  • 2 Premium Seating Tickets for the August 15th Lady Antebellum/Hunter Hayes/Sam Hunt concert (Hartford Meadows), plus a Meet and Greet with Hunter Hayes and a special “swag” bag;
  • Father Casey, Mrs. Vassallo, and Mrs. Camposeo will come to your kitchen and cook an authentic Roman pasta dinner for 10. They will prepare, cook, set up, and clean up this amazing dinner, so invite 8-9 of your closest friends and prepare for a night of enjoyable Roman dining in the comfort of your own home. The time will be set based upon the convenience of the winner as well as the schedules of the three master chefs.  N.B.: Father Casey’s cooking skills are largely acclaimed only in his own opinion and not verified by an objective source;
  • Diamond earrings ($600 value), a Pandora necklace and earrings set (value $180) and an Alex & Ani bracelet from Anderson Jewelers;
  • Two American Girl dolls:  one is the Isabelle doll and the other is a My American Girl doll with brown hair and green eyes;
  • San Francisco and Sonoma, California package that includes three Nights at The Fairmont San Francisco and Three Nights at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Private Winery Tour in a Chauffeured Luxury Sedan (estimated value $7,600);
  • An East Coast Escape to the Charming Seaside Town of Boothbay Harbor or Historic Kennebunkport, Maine for Four Days & Three Nights at Your Choice of the Tugboat Inn or The Nonantum Resort for Two (estimated value $1,200);
  • Three Days & Two Nights at the Grand Hyatt New York City Plus Live Entertainment Package for two (estimated value $1,900);
  • A cooking class for 10 people (includes wine tasting with each course) from Mulberry Street;
  • Reserved parking spot for Pick-Up in front of the school;
  • Special packages and gift certificates from local businesses including Big Sky Fitness, Shady Glen, and Spare Time Bowling;
  • Lunch with the Principal, Gym Teacher for the Day, and several other special perks for students.

…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).

 

Important: Change to March School Calendar

Please be advised of a change to our March school calendar.  Saint James School will be CLOSED on March 11th (instead of a half day).  A letter from Mrs. Kanute concerning this change was sent home on Friday with students or should be in their school folder today.

 

 

 

Saint James School Gala 2015

Tired of dealing with snow and traffic at morning drop-off? Did you know that one of the items auctioned off at the Annual Saint James School Gala is a few months of reserved parking right in front of the school during drop off? Also a spot for after school pick up, right in front of school? Plan on coming to the Gala on Saturday, March 7th to bid on one of these great items and many more! Please be on the lookout for your 2015 Gala invitation in your child’s school folder at the end of this week.

 

 

Save the Date, Annual Gala & Fundraiser, March 7th

This year’s Saint James School Gala & Fundraiser will be held at Georgina’s Restaurant on Saturday, March 7th.

TWO THINGS to look for in your child’s school folder:

1. Your child should have brought home a flyer detailing ways you can contribute to the Gala should you wish to do so. You can donate a live or silent auction, advertise your business, or write a special message in the Gala Program Book.  All proceeds from the gala support our children’s education at Saint James School.

2. Your invitation for the Gala will be sent home in your child’s school folder soon. Please return the RSVP card included to the school office to reserve your spot.  Feel free to invite your family (adults only), friends, co-workers, etc. to join you for this fun, evening out in support of our great school.

Also, just a reminder that we are currently collecting items for the 2015 Class Baskets.  You can see examples of a few baskets from last year by clicking here.  The list of basket themes by class can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Gala Chair, Paul Munns, at 860-214-4249 or paulrmunns@yahoo.com.

 

Save the Date, Annual Gala & Fundraiser, March 7th

This year’s Saint James School Gala & Fundraiser will be held at Georgina’s Restaurant on Saturday, March 7th.

TWO THINGS to look for in your child’s school folder:

1. Your child should have brought home a flyer detailing ways you can contribute to the Gala should you wish to do so. You can donate a live or silent auction, advertise your business, or write a special message in the Gala Program Book.  All proceeds from the gala support our children’s education at Saint James School.

2. Your invitation for the Gala will be sent home in your child’s school folder soon. Please return the RSVP card included to the school office to reserve your spot.  Feel free to invite your family (adults only), friends, co-workers, etc. to join you for this fun, evening out in support of our great school.

Also, just a reminder that we are currently collecting items for the 2015 Class Baskets.  You can see examples of a few baskets from last year by clicking here.  The list of basket themes by class can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Gala Chair, Paul Munns, at 860-214-4249 or paulrmunns@yahoo.com.

 

Box Tops

Box Tops will be counted after school on Friday.  If you have any to submit for your child’s class, please send them in by Friday.

 

 

Lunch From Home Reminder

Mrs. Kanute would like to remind parents that take-out from Subway, McDonalds, Wendy’s, etc. cannot be brought in to students for their school lunch.  Also, as a reminder, there will be NO Hot Lunch served this Friday (January 16th) due to the school’s annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon.  All students must bring a lunch from home on Friday. The SJS Lunch Calendar on our website has been updated to reflect that no hot lunch is available on Friday.

 

 

 

 

Open Houses for Prospective Families

Please help us spread the word by liking or sharing our Open House Facebook post:

Saint James School will be hosting two Open Houses for prospective families who may be considering SJS for the 2015-2016 school year.  The first will be Tuesday, January 27th at 8:30am.  The second will be Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30pm.

Today the school is mailing out a postcard advertising the Open House to families of select demographics in Manchester and several surrounding towns.  Extra postcards are available in the Main Office if you would like to hand-deliver one to someone who may be interested in attending an Open House.  Or, if you would like the school to mail one to someone you know, please contact Amy Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.

Word of mouth advertising from our current families has always been our most effective means of bringing wonderful, new families to SJS.  Thank you for helping us spread the word!