3rd Graders Create a Reaction

During their religion class yesterday, 3rd grade students enjoyed a little fun with science as they discussed...
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1st Grade Contraction Surgery

Yesterday, Mrs. Alexander's first grade students learned about contractions. To illustrate this point and make the lesson fun, students performed surgery on words such as “Can Not” and “You Will” to turn them into contractions...
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Rosary Today

Thank you to 8th grade students Alex and Nina for hosting today's school-wide rosary over the intercom.
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Christmas Fun at SJS

The Christmas Spirit was certainly alive in the halls of Saint James School these last several weeks!  Check out our FUN VIDEO to see some of the ways SJS students have been celebrating throughout the month.
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Santa Visits SJS

Saint James School would like to extend a very special Thank You to Santa Claus for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit our school today!
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2021 Tree of Blessings

Our annual Tree of Blessings prayer service, hosted by grade 8 volunteers, typically takes place in the auditorium with all students/staff in attendance. This year, students are praying together in their classrooms as they view the
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Grade 2 Gingerbread Houses

Today our 2nd graders participated in the much-loved, long-standing tradition of making gingerbread houses to bring home for Christmas.
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Carols and Cocoa Fun

Thank you to all the SJS families who joined us yesterday for our HSA Carols and Cocoa event!
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Hour of Code 2021

All last week, Saint James School K – 8th grade students participated in the worldwide initiative #HourOfCode2021, in honor of Computer Science Education Week. 
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PJ Day For The Kids

Thank you to everyone who supported our $1.00 PJ/Comfy Clothes dress down today.  Together we raised over $900 for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
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Hour of Code and National Family Code Night

This week, all K-8 students will again be participating in the…
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Celebrating St. Nicholas Day

In keeping with tradition, our Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students left one shoe outside their classroom this morning in celebration of St. Nicholas Day (Feast Day of St. Nicholas).  More commonly observed in Northern Europe, St. Nicholas Day is...
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3rd Grade Ice Cream Cake Slice Sculptures

During their art class on Friday, 3rd graders used the dab-and-fold method with markers and model magic to create fun colors for their five-layer ice cream cake slice sculptures.  These unique creations will be glazed and saved for display in the Spring art show.  Great job Sabers!
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Thanksgiving Fun

Our students have been participating in lots of fun, educational and faith-based, Thanksgiving activities over the past few weeks.  Here are some pictures of Mrs. Moran's 3rd graders with their letters from "Tom Turkey" declining an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner...
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3rd Grade Reading Café

Third grade students were surprised (and excited!) to come to school today to find their two classrooms transformed into “Reading Cafés” – each with a roaring fireplace (on the smartboard), decorated tables, and...
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SJS Celebrates our Veterans

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served and continue to serve our Country!  Today Saint James School celebrates and honors you. (open to watch video)
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Cross Country Team Banquet

Our Cross Country team officially wrapped up their season yesterday afternoon with a special luncheon in the gym. Special thanks to our Cross Country Coach Jen O’Neill for another great season, along with...
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Cross Country Congrats

Congratulations to the 11 Cross Country runners that were selected to compete in the CT Middle School State Championships this past Saturday at Wickham Park. Our runners competed
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Trunk or Treat 2021

Thank you to all the families who participated in our Trunk or Treat event yesterday afternoon!
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Halloween Dress Down

Thank you to all our students and staff who participated in the $1.00 Fall/Halloween dress down day today.  Together we raised over $450 for the Alzheimer’s Association! 
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