Christ is Risen Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Knights of Columbus “Christ is Risen” poster contest:  Kindergartner – Emmy G. (Kindergarten category), 2nd grader Madison G. (gr. 1-2 category), 4th grader McKenna M. (gr. 3-4 category), 5th grader Adalyn F. (gr. 5-6 category) and from our 8th grade, Aria B. (gr. 7-8 category).  Winners are pictured below with Knights of Columbus Family Program Director (and SJS parent), Peter LeBlanc. Great job Sabers!

Thank you to everyone who participated – there were lots of wonderful submissions!

 

 

Tonight! Wood N Tap Dine-Out

The SJS Home & School Association has organized a dine-out night at Wood-n-Tap (236 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon) on Monday, April 22nd from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.  Dine in or take out and a percentage of sales will be donated back to our school when you mention SJS or present this flyer:  Wood-n-Tap Dine-Out Flyer

We hope to see you there!

 

Advanced Band Note

Advanced Band students in grades 5 – 8 will meet on Tuesday this week (April 23rd), instead of Wednesday.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

As a reminder, parents/caregivers should not be parking/stopping for drop off in any areas where we have placed orange cones at arrival and dismissal.  Our maintenance staff puts the cones out to remind families these are “no parking” areas.   Please also remember, it is never appropriate to park in front of our neighbors’ driveways – even if the driver plans to remain in the car.

If you are running late to pick up your student, you must still park in a designated parking area and walk to the dismissal lot to get your child.

If you are picking up a student in the SJS office for an appointment before 1:50pm, you MAY park in front of the school for the few minutes it takes to run into the building and sign your student out.  After 1:50pm, that area is off limits for parking.

Please share this information with anyone who drops off/picks up your student(s).

We appreciate your support of our published arrival and dismissal policies.

2024-2025 Calendar

Please click on the link below to download and print the 2024-2025 one page calendar.

SJS 2024-2025 School Calendar

Tickets for Next Sunday’s Yard Goats Game

Corrected Notice:

For families that purchased tickets to next Sunday’s Yard Goats game (4/28), please note that all tickets have been emailed out at this point (with the exception of those who sent in an order today – those will be sent tonight).

Yard Goats RSVP Flyer

Please reach out to volunteer coordinator – Jodi Talaga – at jtalaga94@gmail.com – if you do not see your tickets in your email or have questions about the event.

Saturday’s Soccer Schedule

Tomorrow’s soccer games will be played at Star Hill (100 Gerber Drive, Tolland).  Players must wear sneakers or indoor soccer shoes (no cleats!) since games are inside.

SJS VARSITY:
8:00am  St James-Blue vs SJPll-Red
8:00am  St James-Gold vs Corpus Christi

SJS JV:
9:00am  Corpus Christi vs St. James-Cobalt
9:00am  St James-Royal vs Emmanuel-Gold
9:30am  St James-Cobalt vs St James-Royal
10:00am   St James-Yellow vs SJPll
10:30am   Emmanuel-Blue vs St James-Yellow

Reminder: Welcoming Archbishop Coyne to Manchester

Saint James School is excited to welcome The Most Reverend Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne to the town of Manchester on Monday, April 22nd.  During his visit, Archbishop Coyne will tour both of our parish schools – Saint James and our sister school, Saint Bridget.  Additionally, the Archbishop will celebrate a Mass at St. James Church with K – 8 students from both Saint James School and Saint Bridget School. (Please note, due to the capacity of the church and the number of students/staff that comprise our two parish schools, this Mass will NOT be open for parents, parishioners, etc. to attend).

As you may recall, Archbishop Coyne was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford in June 2023 and will succeed Archbishop Blair upon his retirement this year.

We are excited to share our school and parish community with Archbishop Coyne!

Please note:  All students must be in their regular uniform Monday (no gym uniforms).

Last Call: Girl Scout Cookies

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase cookies at afternoon pick-up from our SJS Girl Scouts.  Boxes are $6 each.  GS Flyer

 

HSA Meeting Tonight

Our April HSA meeting will be held this evening – Thursday April 18th – at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.  We hope to see you there!