All Bands Practice Tomorrow
All three bands will rehearse tomorrow – Tuesday, November 21st – due to the short week. Please make sure your student has their instrument tomorrow.
Due Tomorrow: Christmas Pie Fundraiser
The Saint James School HSA invites families to participate in our exciting pie fundraiser featuring Grandma’s Gourmet Country Pies. With delivery just in time for Christmas, the delicious assortment of pies includes Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Coconut Custard, Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream, Boston Cream, Brownie Supreme, Banana Cream, and Cheesecake Pie. All Pies are large 10” pies.
The pie brochure and an informational flyer were sent home on November 1st. Call the office if you need a new copy. Orders are due to the office tomorrow – November 21st.
As always, we thank you for your support!
Notice About Catholic Sacraments
Information regarding Baptism, First Penance, and First Communion for ALL SJS Catholic Families:
* If you have a child who has not received the sacrament of Baptism, regardless of age, and you would like for them to do so this school year, please reach out to Rachel Bursiewicz, Leader of Religious Education at Manchester Catholic Community at leaderofeducation@manchestercatholic.org. or 860-643-2403 ext. 105.
* Likewise, if you have a child in grades 3 to 8 who has not received the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist and you would like them to do so this year, please reach out to Ms. Bursiewicz using the information above and she will coordinate with our school.
* If your child is in grades 2 – 8 and will be making these sacraments this year, please note that there are two required Family Days for Sacrament preparation. Families are asked to attend 10:00a.m. Mass at Saint Bartholomew Church and continue the preparation immediately following Mass, on both Sunday, January 21st and Sunday, May 5th. The student and at least one parent must attend.
Poster Contest UPDATE
For students participating in the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, please note that paper size should not exceed 11×17 (the flyer says “approximately 11×17”, so this is a clarification sent to us by the Knights of Columbus).
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
2nd Grade STEM Club
There will be a session of STEM Club on Thurs, November 30 for students in Grade 2. If your child would like to attend, please complete the persmisson form.
St. Bridget School Craft Fair
On Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Saint Bridget School will host over 60 crafters selling handmade soaps and lotions, Christmas décor, wood carved items, jewelry, stocking stuffers, crocheted items, ornaments, the best kettle popcorn, and so much more. They will also be serving lunch items for purchase in the school cafeteria. Admission and parking are free.
Important Calendar Notes
**Please remember, dismissal next Wednesday (November 22nd) will be at 11:00am (instead of 12:05pm as listed on the original calendar). Aftercare will be in session on this day beginning at the 11:00am time. Students going to aftercare will need a lunch from home.
**The first Advent Wreath lightning was mistakenly listed on our school calendar as occurring on November 27th. Advent, however runs December 3rd through December 24th this year, so the first Advent wreath lighting will actually be held on Monday, December 4th. We apologize for the confusion.
**As a reminder, there is NO AFTERCARE available on December 15th which is a 12:05pm dismissal day (before care will still be available that day).
Last Call: Donations for MACC
A huge THANK YOU to all have donated so far!!
Tomorrow is the last day to bring in food items for the Manchester Area Conference of Churches food pantry. Your generosity is appreciated as we help local families in need have a very blessed Thanksgiving.
Pre-Kindergarten: Stuffing
Kindergarten: Instant Potatoes
Grade 1: Cornbread, Bread Mix
Grade 2: Canned Vegetables
Grade 3: Pasta
Grade 4: Desserts (Puddings, Cookies, etc.)
Grade 5: Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Grade 6: Juice & Water (Gallon/Large Bottles)
Grade 7: Cranberry Sauce or Pasta Sauce
Grade 8: Gravy, Pickles, Olives
Tonight’s Boys 4th & 5th Bball Cancelled
Please note, the boys 4th & 5th grade basketball practice originally scheduled for this evening has been cancelled.
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 three age groups: 5-7, 8-10, or 11-14. Competition begins at the District level and continues to the Regional and Jurisdictional levels.
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 13th by 9:00am.
