Last Call: SJS Mum Fundraiser/Sale

 

As we welcome the autumn air the SJS HSA is once again sponsoring a Fall Mum Sale!  Mums are available for a price of $8 each AND our school will receive a generous percentage of every order!

If you would like to participate, please use the link below to print a form and send it in to school with your payment.  Upon receipt of your payment, we will send home vouchers with your child.   Simply take these vouchers to Woodland Gardens and pick out your mums.  Vouchers must be redeemed by October 9th (Columbus day).

Any questions please contact parent volunteer coordinator Jodi Talaga at jtalaga94@gmail.com.

SJS Fall Mum Sale

Wednesday Bus Schedule

Starting this Wednesday (10/4) the public schools in town will start their Wednesday early dismissal schedule, which limits the number of buses available for SJS.  Please note the following regarding Wednesday (only) buses:

Bus 31 and bus 27 are not impacted at all.  Afternoon bus number and stop times are the same as all other days.

Bus 29 and 107 are combined;  Bus 32 and 134 are combined.   All parents on these 4 buses should have received an email with their student’s Wednesday stop info and a Google form to complete.

If your child is on Bus 31, 27, 29, or 107 and you didn’t receive an email for your student, please reach out to Mrs. Guenther at aguenther@saintjamesschool.net.  Please complete the Google form by tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon so we can pass details on to the teachers.

 

SJS Book Fair Now Underway!

XC Update

The SJS XC team had a meet last Wednesday at Vernon Center Middle School. We raced against runners from Vernon, Porter, and Lebanon middle schools on a hilly and challenging course. The team did a terrific job!

Top 5 Girls:
1– Giada P.(6th overall out of 46 runners)
2– Gia F. (9th overall)
3– Emma C.
4– Katelyn R.
5– Reese P.

Top 5 Boys:
1– Samuel B. (2nd overall out of 62 runners)
2– Luke S. (4th overall)
3– Kayden D. (8th overall)
4– Dylan G.
5– Zachary J.

A reminder that there is XC practice on Tuesday and Thursday this week after school.

Middle School Students Attend Play: Vianney

On Friday, SJS middle school students joined their Saint Bridget peers to watch the one-man Catholic Theater production of “Vianney” based on the life of Saint John Vianney.  The play focuses on the difference that one person can make through their example of love and sacrifice.

Reminder: Book Fair Starts Monday

Our 2023 Book Fair will be held at Saint James School next week in the school gymnasium!!!  The book fair is a great way to encourage reading and build home libraries.  It is also a great way to support our school as 50% of all purchases go directly to the school.

All students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their class.  Younger students (preK-5th) will first make a “Wish List” and then they will then have a secondary opportunity to visit the fair to purchase the items on their wish list.  Middle school students (6th-8th) will visit the fair one time, on Weds 10/4, to make purchases.

**Please remember to send along a shopping bag for your child’s purchases.

eWallet
If you would like to set up a eWallet for your student, please use this linkFor your younger learners, please email your child’s teacher to let them know your student has an ewallet set up.

Parent Shopping Hours
The book fair will be open for Parent Shopping Hours on Tuesday and Wednesday between 7:15-7:45am and 1:30-2:45pm. Parents who visit the fair will be able to enter a raffle so we encourage you to stop by!  This will also give you the opportunity to purchase books for your child’s classroom teacher.

Pre-Order the Newest Cat Kid and Wimpy Kid Books!
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer” is coming out on October 24.  You can pre-order a paperback copy at the Book Fair for $9.99.  “Cat Kid: Comic Club Influencers” is coming out on November 28.  You can pre-order a hardcover copy for $12.99.  To place an order for either book, visit the fair during Parent Shopping Hours or add the books to your child’s wish list.  The books will arrive at school shortly after the release dates and will be sent home with your child.

Congratulations HOPES Award Winners!

Fall Mum Sale

If you ordered Mums, please make sure you grab the vouchers from your child’s take home folder!   Mum Sale Info

October Newsletter & Calendars

Below please find the October 2023 Saber Stories Newsletter as well as our October Events Calendar and Lunch Menu:

Saber Stories October 2023

Calendar Pages October 2023

SJS Lunch Menu October 2023

Please RSVP: SJS Fall Festival + Trunk or Treat

Our HSA parent volunteers have been hard at work planning an awesome fall event for  SJS families to enjoy on October 14th!

The event will feature Trunk or Treat as well as games, crafts, a bounce house and lots of other family-fun!  The cost of the event is $20.00 per family unless you decorate a trunk/hand out candy, in which case there is no admission charge for your family to attend and enjoy the activities!  All families are asked to RSVP using the form below (and payment should be sent to the SJS main office in a clearly labeled envelope by October 6th).

All details can be found in this RSVP form (click to open) and in the flyer below.  We can’t wait to see you there!!