The HSA will hold its first meeting of the new school year tonight (9/14) from 7:00-8:00pm in the school cafeteria.  We strongly encourage you to attend to learn about the HSA and to hear about what events are upcoming in the next few months.

When you arrive at the school, please ring the buzzer at the breezeway doors and then head downstairs to the cafeteria.

If you cannot attend in the evening, there will also be a meeting on Friday, Sept 15 from 9:30-10:30am in the lower church.  This will be a very informal meeting so please feel free to bring along small children.

Please remember, students who are NOT using the BEFORE CARE program cannot be dropped off/enter the school prior to 7:30am.  Staff do not come down to monitor the students until 7:30am.  If your child enters our building prior to 7:30am, they must go down to Before Care and sign-in with Ms. Jean (extended day charges apply).  Thank you for your attention and understanding.

Mrs. Zorger would like to send a huge Thank You to everyone for adhering to the parking procedures for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.  Your cooperation helps ensure the smooth flow of traffic and the safety of our students/parents/staff.  One additional note:  Please DO NOT PARK in the grassy driveway near the vacant lot at the end of Park Street (on the side of the blue house by the Pre-K).  That driveway/area is for staff parking only.

The Home and School Association (HSA) would like to welcome all new and returning families to the new school year.  There are lots of fun activities planned and we encourage you to participate!  Please take a few minutes to look over the HSA Welcome Packet (click here) for detailed information on events, meetings and volunteer opportunities.

The first HSA meeting will be held in the school cafeteria on September 14 from 7-8pm.  If you cannot attend, there will also be a morning meeting on September 15 from 9:30-10:30am in the church hall.  The meetings will give you a chance to meet several of our parent volunteers, hear about upcoming events, and learn about the many ways you can help out throughout the year.

For your convenience, a one-page HSA calendar can be found HERE.

Tuesday morning we will be utilizing standard drop-off procedures.  This means all students will enter through the breezeway doors.  Staff and helpers will be available in the breezeway to escort new and younger students to the correct spot.

If you are doing curbside drop-and-go in front of the school – please remember not to get out of your car.  Curbside drop-and-go is meant for quick drop-offs only.  If you need to get out of your car to help your child or wish to walk your child to the breezeway door, you must find a parking spot.

Also, if you are not registered for the before-care/after-care program, your child cannot be dropped off before 7:30am.  Students must at school by 7:50am.

Please remember not to park (at drop-off and pick-up):

• ON CHURCH STREET BEFORE THE WHITE FENCE (from Park Street to Oak Place).  This is where the buses park in the morning and afternoon
• In the Handicap spots in St. Mary’s church lot (unless you have a Handicap permit)
• Anywhere in front of Saint James School or the White House across the street (or any other areas noted with a No Parking Sign)

Thank you to all our parents and staff for a GREAT first two days of the 2017-2018 school year!  Remember, there is no school on Monday for the Labor Day Holiday – we will see you back at school on Tuesday morning!  Wishing you all a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend!