Book Fair Next Week!

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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
The easiest way for your child to make purchases is via the eWallet option.  This is a convenient option that avoids children having to carry money to school and assists our volunteers greatly during checkout.  We strongly encourage you to sign up for eWallet by following this link.   

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.

Our book fair is also available online from 10/2 to 10/15 by clicking HERE.  All books ordered online will be shipped directly to your home and any book-only orders of $25 or more will ship for free.  Please do keep in mind that online orders earn 25% profit for the school, not the same 50% as purchases made in-person at our fair.

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.

Volunteers Needed
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help out at the book fair!  We are still in need of a couple of people to help pack up the fair on Thursday, Oct 5 from 10:00am-1:00pm.  If you are able to help please sign up using this Sign Up Genius link.

If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Poth at aliciapoth@gmail.com

Theatre Club Reminder

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As a reminder from last week, interested students must submit paperwork by this Friday:  https://saintjamesschool.net/sjs-theatre-club-fall-2023/

Attention Pre-K Parents

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In compliance with the State of Connecticut School Immunizations Requirements, all students attending a Pre-K program must have an influenza vaccine prior to returning to school on Jan. 2, 2024.  The vaccine must be given each year while in PRE-K between the dates of August 1 to December 31.  At the time of your child’s appointment, please obtain a written note from the healthcare provider stating that he/she has received this year’s flu vaccine. If your child has already received the flu shot this season, please drop off the documentation or have the doctor fax it to us at 860.649.6462.

If this is the first time your child is receiving this vaccine, they will need to receive 2 doses (spaced 28 days apart).

Reminder: Girl Scout Meeting for Gr. K-5

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There will be an informational meeting on Friday, 9/22, from 5pm – 7pm in the school gymnasium for any SJS Kindergarten – Grade 5 girls (and their parent/guardian) to learn more about our SJS Girl Scout Troop, run by one of our wonderful SJS parent volunteers.  Please see This Flyer or the picture below for details:

 

Congratulation SJS XC

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Dine Out @ Square Peg

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The Saint James School HSA has also organized our first dine-out of the new school year, which will take place at Square Peg Pizza in Glastonbury on Tuesday, September 26th.  SJS families and friends are invited to enjoy dinner at Square Peg Pizza between the hours of 4:00pm – 9:00pm and 20% of the sale will be donated back to SJS.  Please note, you must show the flyer below or mention you are with SJS for your purchase to be counted.  Take-out is also included!

 

12:05pm Dismissal Tomorrow (Tuesday)

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As a reminder, tomorrow – Tuesday (9/19) – is a 12:05pm dismissal.  Aftercare will be in session (students going to aftercare will need a lunch from home).

Hispanic Heritage Month

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Saint James School is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our students over the next few weeks — recognizing the importance of children appreciating and understanding the many cultural differences that surround us and how those differences have helped shape our Country.

During this time you will find our students engaging in intentional, age-appropriate lessons that focus on the unique histories and cultures of Hispanics and Latin Americans in the U.S. and the numerous ways in which they have contributed to America’s development.  These lessons may come through in their specials classes such as art, music, library and Spanish and/or be part of regular lessons in religion, history, or reading.  As always, we hope you – our parents/guardians – will talk to your students about what they are learning and continue the conversation at home.

SJS Spiritwear

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For families that ordered Spiritwear/Cross Country gear at the end of August, items will be available for pick-up on Monday afternoon from 1:45pm – 2:15pm at the  breezeway connector door.  For students going to aftercare, items will be labeled and left the cafeteria at pickup.  For students running cross country, students can grab their box of item on their way to the gym.

XC Practice Monday

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As a reminder for our XC runners, practice will be held on Monday next week (9/18) with the first meet taking place on Wednesday 9/20 at Illing Middle School (parents please have your runner at Illing for 3pm).