Last Call: Please let us know – Ski Club

We are finalizing plans for the SJS Ski & Snowboard Club and would like to see who would participate before we move forward with booking buses (the cost of the buses has gone up again this year).   Ski & Snowboard Club is for students in grades 3 – 8 (students in grades 3 & 4 MUST have a parent or guardian present at all of the sessions in order to participate – they do not have to ski).

Before we move forward with booking the buses, etc. we need to know what the interest level is this year.  Please fill out this form if your student(s) will participate and if you or a member of your family will be attending as well: https://forms.gle/EWLpHqAZhLDWTdrJ6

Some things to keep in mind:

* Dates would be 1/13, 1/27, and 2/10 and 2/24.

* Ticket/rental/lesson costs will be as follows:  Lift Ticket Only $140 (4 visits x $35); Lift Ticket with Lesson – $192 (4 visits x $48); Lift Ticket with Rental Equipment – $212 (4 visits x $53); Lift Ticket with Lesson & Rental Equipment – $252 (4 visits x $63).  Lessons are 1 hour.

* There will be an additional cost for the bus – depending on how many families wish to participate and how many buses we need will determine this cost.  We anticipate approximately $160 total per participant ($40 per person x 4 trips) but need to understand how many families are interested to provide an accurate number.

* You must commit to all four dates (if a date is missed a lift ticket will be given to use at a future date, but no reimbursement for bus).  Please note there could be conflicts with basketball as we do not have game dates yet.

* The bus will depart from Saint James School at 2:00pm and will return to SJS at approximately 8:45pm.

Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Joyner for spearheading this again for our school!  We are excited to get SJS back on the slopes for another season!

Last Call: Wreath & Pie Orders Due Monday

Saint James School is currently running the following optional fundraisers that may be of interest to your family:

CHRISTMAS PIES (Orders Due by this Monday)

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 with students the first week of November.

 

FRESH BALSAM WREATHS (Orders Due by this Monday)

Decorate your home for Christmas with fresh Balsam wreaths from the Gozzi Family Farm and support SJS at the same time!  Wreaths are 22″ in diameter and include a red bow. Orders are due back by Monday, November 21st. Wreaths will be available for pick up at the school on THURSDAY, December 1st.

All orders should be placed online HERE:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/GozziTreeWreathFarm/SaintJamesSchoolHolidayBalsamWreathSale2022

Last Call: Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who has brought in items for MACC!  Tomorrow is the last day to donate as they will be picking up the food items in the morning.

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

SJS Spiritwear & Basketball/Cheer

We are keeping our spirit store open one last day.  No orders will be accepted after midnight tonight.

Show your school spirit with SJS Basketball, Cheer, and/or general Spiritwear.  Navy Hoodies and Pants may be worn to school on Gym Days (with the gray uniform gym t-shirt).  Please choose pick-up (will come up as SJS) to avoid any shipping charges.

https://saintjamesstore.com/collections/all

Parent Volunteers Needed

Christmas Store

Saint James School will be hosting our annual Christmas Store on Monday, December 12 for students to shop for fun gifts for family members.  We will need a lot of hands on deck to help our younger students shop and to work at the checkout at all times.  We are also looking for some help with setup and cleanup.  If you are able to help, please sign up using this link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48A9AF2DAAF85-christmas

School Dance

SJS will be hosting a “dressy” dance for Saint James and Saint Bridget 7th and 8th grade students on Friday December 16th from 7:00pm-9:30pm.  We are in need volunteers for the decorating/set-up and to help organize and chaperone the dance.  The dance will be held in the SJS gymnasium.   If you are able to help out, please contact Sean & Patricia McCarthy via call/text at 860-614-6870.  Permissions slips and additional details will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.  Thank you for helping us make this event fun for our students!

1st Grade STREAM Fun

STEM Club Full

Please note that the upcoming STEM Clubs for 2nd and 3rd grade are at capacity.

Basketball Reminders

We still need a few more parent volunteer Coaches to support our basketball program so our teams can officially start the season.  Coaches are needed for the following:

*4th&5th Grade JV Boys
*6th Grade JV Boys

Please reach out to Mr. Green ASAP at cgreen@saintjamesschool.net if you can help.

Upcoming Practices:

Tonight (Wednesday)

6th Grade Girls – Practice from 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Varsity Girls  – Practice from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Thursday

Varsity Boys – Practice from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

This Week: Thanksgiving Food Drive

This week Saint James School will be collecting food to donate to the Manchester Area Conference of Churches food pantry to help local families in need have a blessed Thanksgiving.  Each grade has been assigned a food item as noted below.  For those able to help support this annual Saint James School tradition with a donation, your generosity is appreciated. MACC will pick up all donated items this Friday at 10:00am.

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

 

Class Picture Retakes Tomorrow

Due to an issue with their camera on class picture day, the photographer from Lifetouch will be back with us tomorrow (Wednesday, November 16th) to retake class pictures for grades K – 8.  Class picture attire:

K-5 Girls: Uniform Skort,  Uniform polo, NAVY knee socks or tights

K-5 Boys: Uniform Khaki PANTS, Uniform polo, socks (navy, black, or tan)

6-8 Girls: Uniform Skort, Uniform oxford, NAVY knee socks or tights

6-8 Boys: Uniform Khaki PANTS, Uniform oxford, tie,  socks (navy, black, or tan)

*note: white socks are only a “fall/spring” uniform option

Reminder:  Acceptable Uniform Shoes must be worn (click to view)