6th Grade Solar Systems

6th Grade 3D solar system project for Earth Science class.

Grade 8 Frog Dissection

Today our 8th grade students had the opportunity to dissect a frog (typically done in 7th grade as part of their Life Sciences class but was delayed due to some students being remote last year).  Mrs. Oei along with...

Ascension Thursday Mass

Today our 1st & 2nd graders celebrated Mass at Saint James Church (Mass was live-streamed on the classroom view boards for all other grades).  Great job by our 2nd grade readers!

Scrapbook Book Reports

For their final book report of the year, SJS 5th grade students had to select a Newbery Award-winning book and make a scrapbook (written in 1st person) following a defined rubric from their teacher. 

Grade 4 Sea Creature Presentations

SJS 4th grade students recently finished researching and writing a report on an assigned sea creature, along with creating a model of their animal using recyclable materials and/or craft-related items.  Yesterday, 4th graders spent the morning presenting..

1st Communion Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of our SJS students who completed their First Reconciliation and then made their First Communion this past weekend!

Father/Daughter Dance

The Saint James School Father/Daughter Dance was a blast! 

Kindergarten Coding Fun

Our Kindergarten students had so much fun working on coding this morning during their STREAM classes.

Spring Concert

Congratulations to all our instrumental music students on a wonderful performance this morning.

Day of AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Over the past month students in Grades 6-8 have been learning about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their STREAM classes as part of a national program called Day of AI. 

Last Call! Raffle Basket Tickets

It’s time to purchase your raffle tickets for the 2022 Class Baskets. These baskets are AMAZING so don’t miss out on your chance to win! Deadline to purchase tickets is THIS Wednesday (5/11).

3rd Graders Research Habitats

SJS 3rd graders have been learning about small animals and habitats as part of their science lessons. Recently, each student researched and hand-wrote a book about an assigned animal. On Friday, students dissected (sanitized) owl “pellets,” as they learned about owls and what they eat.

6th Grade Retreat

Yesterday SJS 6th grade students enjoyed a spiritual retreat (and Mass) together at Saint James Church.  The theme of the retreat was, "Strengthening our Relationship with God and Others."

Saint James School 2022 Auction & Raffle

The Saint James School Auction and Raffle Fundraiser is just around the corner! Click the link to preview the items that will be up for bid.

The Outsiders

Today Saint James School 8th graders traded their uniforms for 1960’s attire in honor of finishing their coursework on the book The Outsiders.  Classroom discussion with this book focused on tolerance, acceptance, empathy, and other themes central to the story.

Congratulations SJS Robotics!

This past weekend, the Saint James School Robotics teams - under the guidance of Mrs. Poth and Mr. Poth -  joined schools from across the Archdiocese of Hartford in competing at the VEX IQ Robotics competition at St. Bridget school in Cheshire.  Out of 34 teams that competed...

Congratulations SJS STATE Handwriting Champions

Saint James School is thrilled to announce that two of our students have been designated as State of Connecticut handwriting champions in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest again this year!

8th Grade International Day

Congratulations to the Saint James School 8th Grade class on the outstanding job they did hosting International Day today!

Yard Goats

It was a beautiful day for a Yard Goats game yesterday! Thank you to all the families that came out for this SJS Family Fun Day and thank you to Mrs. Talaga for organizing this fun event for us!

SJS Art Show

A huge Thank You to SJS Art Teachers Mrs. Rafferty and Ms. Boutot for all their hard work putting together an amazing Art Show for our students and families yesterday!