4th Grade STEM Club
There will be a session of STEM Club on Monday, January 6 for students in Grade 4. If your child would like to attend, please complete the permission form.
Crazy 8s Math Club Gr 1 & 2
We are excited to announce that Mrs. Nunes will once again host the Crazy 8s after school math club for students in grades 1 & 2. This session is for students who did NOT participate last year.
Crazy 8s Math Club is this is not your average math club – there will be fun hands on activities and weekly themes include Neon Geometry, Toilet Paper Olympics, Funny Money, and Spy Training. The club will be held on Wednesdays after school (until 3:00pm) and will run for 8 weeks starting on 1/8. Space is limited to 16 spots. Please use the link below to sign your student up if they would like to participate. Activity fee is $25. If your student is one of the first 16 spots, please send payment to the SJS main office by Wednesday 12/18. Make sure to note which student you are paying for and put Crazy 8s Club on the envelope. Checks can be made out to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (note SJS Crazy 8s in the memo field).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48A9AF2DAAF85-54049559-crazy
Session Dates are as follows:
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19
March 5
Last Call: Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest
This Christmas season, the Knights of Columbus are once again conducting their annual Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest. This contest is open to students in grades K-8 who will compete in one of five age categories based on their grade.
This contest is optional, but we would love to have our school widely represented. If your child enjoys drawing please encourage them to participate. Students will design and complete their posters at home. Parents will need to complete and sign a section of the entry form.
The entry form below contains all the rules and judging information about the posters. Completed posters and entry forms (WITH PARENT’S SIGNATURE) need to be submitted by WEDNESDAY, December 18th.
Last Call: Christmas Toy Drive
For the next two weeks, Saint James School will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to support families who may need a helping hand this Christmas. If you would like to contribute, please refer to the flyer below for more details.
All donations should be brought to the school by December 17th. A representative from Catholic Charities will collect the donations and ensure they are distributed to those who need them most this Christmas season.
2024 Hour of Code
Throughout the past week, Saint James School K – 8th grade students have been participating in the worldwide initiative – #HourOfCode2024 – in honor of Computer Science Education Week. Special thanks to our school’s STREAM Teacher, Mrs. Poth, for organizing age-appropriate sessions for all our students!
Trimester 1 Report Cards
First trimester report cards will be sent home with students today. Please sign the orange envelope and have your child return it to school on Monday. The report card itself should stay at home (there’s no need to sign the report card, only the envelope).
Christmas Concert Tonight!
Our 1st grade, 4th grade, and instrumental music students did an exceptional job this morning’s Christmas Concert! This evening’s performance will begin at 6:30pm for family and friends of our performers. Please refer to this email or the December Saber Stories newsletter if you need a reminder about performer attire and arrival times. The Breezeway Doors will open for performers and their families beginning 6:00pm. Please also let any extended family members joining you know to use the Breezeway Door as their entrance.
12:05pm Dismissal & NO AFTERCARE Friday
As a reminder, there is no aftercare available this Friday, December 13th – which is a 12:05pm dismissal day. The office will also be closing at 12:05pm as faculty and staff will be heading offsite for our annual Christmas party. Please be sure you have arrangements to pick up your child on time. Thank you!
