For any students that may need medicine administered while at school, the nurse will have office hours on Tuesday, August 29th from 9am – 2pm and Wednesday, August 30th during the “Meet-the-Teacher/Classroom Visit/Supply Drop-off” Event (8:30am – 11:30am).

We are excited to announce a couple of new additions to the Saint James School faculty and staff.  Please join us in welcoming:

Mrs. Christina Nunes – Grade 2 Teacher
Mrs. Nunes is joining us from Saint Gabriel School in Windsor, where she has taught 2nd grade since 2008.  Mrs. Nunes is a recipient of the “Light of Christ Teacher Recognition Award” for excellence in teaching and brings a wide variety of skills, experience, and teaching styles to help differentiate learning in the classroom environment.  Mrs. Nunes is a graduate of St. Gabriel and Northwest Catholic High School, has a Master’s Degree in Education, and is certified through the State of Connecticut to teach early childhood.  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Nunes to our 2nd grade.

Mrs. Amy Watson – Grade 5 Teacher
Mrs. Watson comes to us from the Rocky Hill school system, where she has worked for over two decades as a classroom teacher, long-term substitute, paraeducator, and reading specialist.  Mrs. Watson is certified through the State of Connecticut to teach early childhood through 6th grade and holds a Master’s Degree in Reading and Language Arts.  In addition to being a 5th grade homeroom teacher, Mrs. Watson will be teaching English, Reading, and Social Studies for both of our 5th grade classes.  Please join us in welcoming her to Saint James School.

Mrs. Deanna Simoncini – Grade 5 Teacher
Mrs. Simoncini has over 14 years of experience teaching middle school Math, Religion, and Science in the Catholic school environment.  After relocating from Georgia with her family in 2018, Mrs. Simoncini taught at Saint James School for a short time before opting to be home with her children in early 2020.  She is a graduate of Florida State University and holds State of Connecticut certification to teach at the middle-grade level (grades 4 – 8).  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Simoncini back to Saint James School where she will serve as one of our 5th grade homeroom teachers – teaching the subjects of Religion, Math, and Science for both 5th grade classes.

Mr. Thomas Burke – Middle School Teacher
Mr. Burke will be joining our middle school teaching team, overseeing a 6th grade homeroom in addition to teaching classes in both Reading and English Language Arts.  Most recently, Mr. Burke taught Literature and English at East Catholic High School but prior to that spent many years teaching at the middle school level in the Hartford public school system.  Mr. Burke holds state certification in middle and high school English and also holds a Master’s Degree in Education.  Please join us in welcoming him to Saint James School.

Extended Day
We are also welcoming three new staff members to the extended day program under the direction of Ms. Jean.  Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Fionnuala Purcell, Mrs. Kristine Nadvornik-Moulard and Mrs. Paula St. Germain to the team!

For K – 8 families:  If you need any last minute uniform items, please note that Lands’ End is offering 20% off school uniforms from August 10th – 18th with CODE: LEARN and PIN: 5299

A summary of Saint James School’s K-8 dress code (initially sent on 7/19) can be viewed HERE.

Manchester residents:   If your (K-8th grade) child/ren will be using school bus transportation this upcoming school year (2023-2024), please complete this form for EACH child in your family who will be riding the school bus by the end of day today –  Monday, July 24th.

2023-2024 School Bus Sign Up Form

If your student will be riding the bus to/from a location (in Manchester) other than your primary residence (i.e. day care) please also fill out the Request for Day Care Transportation form.  You must complete this form and fax it to the town transportation department by Monday, July 24th.

Kindergarten and other first-time bus riders will also need to be registered through the town’s portal.  We will send that information to parents individually as appropriate.

Per the town’s policy, Kindergarten through Grade 2 students, MUST have an adult with them while waiting for the bus in the morning and an adult must be present to receive the student in the afternoon otherwise the student will be returned to school and sent to the SJS Aftercare Program until a parent/guardian can pick them up.  (Aftercare charges will be incurred in these instances).