UCONN Women’s Game
For families that purchased tickets for the UConn Basketball game this coming Sunday, if you need any assistance upon arrival you may reach out to SJS parent volunteer Kristin on her cell: (860) 836-4448.
Monday: 100th Anniversary Shirt Day!
In honor of the 100th day of school – which is Monday, February 6th – Saint James School students (and staff) are invited to wear their Saint James School 100th Anniversary Shirts to school with sweatpants, jeans, or their regular uniform bottoms.
Please note, for students opting NOT to wear their 100th anniversary shirt on Monday, they must come to school in regular Monday uniform attire.
Blue & Gold/Spirit Wear Dress Down Tomorrow
As a reminder, tomorrow is a Blue & Gold/SJS Spiritwear Dress Down Day and we will have a fun pep rally in the afternoon!
Please note all standard dress down guidelines from the handbook apply including:
- Leggings are not permitted (unless the student is wearing a long shirt that comes down to mid-thigh)
- No shorts, halter tops, half shirts, tank tops, low-cut, or see-through tops
- High heels, platform shoes, flip-flops, open-toe sandals, and shoes with no backs are not allowed.
- Clothing must not be torn, ragged, have holes, or have inappropriate slogans
- No colored hair or nail polish
Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes if students are in dress down attire and school policies are not met. Please ensure your child’s outfit conforms to the dress down guidelines outlined in the parent/student handbook: 2022-2023 Parent Student Handbook
Last Call: Collection for Little Sisters of the Poor
As part of Catholic School’s Week this week, we will be collecting items for Little Sisters of the Poor (through Friday 2/3). We are asking families to donate the following to this wonderful cause:
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Dove Hand Soap
Grades 1 & 2: Boxes of Tissues
Grades 3 & 4: Body Wash
Grades 5 & 6: Toilet Paper
Grade 7 – Hand Lotion
Grade 8 – Body Lotion
The Little Sisters of the Poor are a congregation of Roman Catholic religious women who care for the elderly poor (regardless of faith) with dignity and compassion until God calls them home. In Connecticut, their main residential facility is in Enfield, but their mission covers the entire state. You can read more about their ministry HERE.
STEM Club Full
Please note that 1st Grade STEM Club for next Monday is full.
Update: Returning Student Registration
Please note that Returning Student Registration will be sent out via email early next week.
Penny Challenge Results
Congratulations to the winners of our “Cent”ennial Anniversary Penny Challenge – Mrs. Jones’ 4th Grade Class with an incredible 12 gallon-sized jugs of pennies filled!
In second place with Mrs. Gangloff’s class with 5 jugs of pennies, followed by Mrs. DiFilippo’s class with 4 jugs.
In total we gathered 42 gallon-sized jugs of coins, which we estimate to be about $2,000 in donations! We are extremely grateful for everyone’s generosity as every penny donated benefits our great school!
Special thanks to Mrs. Talaga for volunteering to run this challenge for our school.
February Newsletters & Calendars
Below is a copy of the February Saber Stories newsletter from Mrs. Zorger.
Also attached below is the updated February Events Calendar and Lunch Menu.
