Brian Bags Service Project

Yesterday afternoon, several of our 7th & 8th grade students stayed after school to work on assembling “Brian Bags,” special care kits designed with members of the local homeless community in mind.  Under the guidance of Mrs. Donna Finneran and using supplies purchased by our local Knights of Columbus...
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5th Graders Design Space Shelters

During their weekly STREAM class, SJS 5th graders have been learning about the Engineering design process (Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve) and implemented each step as part of the Ultraviolet Light Shelter Challenge.  For this project...
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Congratulations SJS Cross Country

Congratulations to the Saint James Cross Country team on a strong performance at their meet yesterday versus Illing Middle School and East Hartford Middle School.  Our boys finished first out of the three teams, sweeping...
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Fall Fun

Today we spotted our Pre-K4 cuties having a leaf hunt (lots of different colors and shapes!) and Mrs. Gangloff’s Kindergartners using nature to draw self-portraits. This weather is perfect for being outside for some Fall Fun! Great job Sabers!
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Chess Club Fun

Our Tuesday afternoon chess club is back in action! Here are some pictures from their first meeting yesterday...
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Kindergarten Candy Corn Spider Webs

During their Art Special last week, Saint James School Kindergarten students learned about Dutch painter Piet Mondrian and made Mondrian-inspired spider webs in Candy Corn colors just in time for Fall!
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Congratulations SJS XC

Congratulations to the SJS Cross Country team on a great first meet yesterday against the Bolton and Vernon Middle School teams.  Our top finisher for the boys was...
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1st Grade Special Visit to St. James Church

This afternoon, SJS 1st grade students received a special tour of St. James Church with Father Jaime to learn more about the Holy items they have been discussing during religion class. 
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Student Government Elections Held Today

SJS middle school students running for a spot on the Student Council addressed their peers today to share ways in which, if elected, they plan to make a difference within the school community.  All...
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1st Grade STEM Club Fun

For yesterday's after-school STEM Club, SJS 1st grade students were tasked with various building challenges - both independently and as a team.  Great job Sabers!
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Saint James School Foundation Golf Tournament Thank You!

A HUGE Thank You to everyone who came out to support the Saint James School Foundation’s 27th Annual Golf Event last Thursday!  We are extremely fortunate to have such a supportive community here at Saint James School - with numerous SJS parents, alumni, and alumni families all coming together for a fun day of golf, a delicious dinner, and raising money for the Foundation.
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Kindergarten Intro to Coding

During their weekly STREAM special, Kindergarten students have been learning very basic coding skills, which – today – involved using our fun Code-A-pillar robots and the Code-a-pillar Application on their school-issued iPads. Great work Sabers!!
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2nd Grade Architects

The lesson began with discussing the book, "The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid" and viewing various structures from all over the world (using the classroom ViewBoards).  Over the three weeks, students...
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Scholastic Book Fair Begins Monday!

October 4th - 7th Saint James School will host our annual…
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Consecration Journey Underway

As we shared with you earlier in the month, Saint James School students are currently participating in an age-appropriate Consecration journey, designed to bring them closer to Jesus by building a prayerful relationship with Mary - the Blessed Mother. During their daily...
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1st Grade Celebrates Johnny Appleseed's Birthday

As part of their science lessons, Saint James School 1st graders celebrated Johnny Appleseed's birthday on Friday with fun apple-themed books, crafts, projects, and writings.  Our first graders made...
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2nd Grade Paul Klee Inspired Art

During yesterday's art class, SJS 2nd graders finished their lesson on artist Paul Klee (known for his "cubism" style of work). Students used watercolors, markers, and crayons to make different shades of color as also seen in Klee's artistic style.  Great job Sabers!
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Candy Bar Bingo Fun

Lots of smiles and fun at Saturday's Candy Bar Bingo event sponsored by the SJS Home & School Association. Special thanks to our awesome 7th & 8th grade volunteers for helping us set-up and run the event and to Mrs. Poth for chairing.
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1st Grade Prayer Towers

During their STREAM class, SJS 1st graders wrote (or drew a picture of) something they would like to pray for on a colored index card - then built the tallest tower possible out of 10 flat and 10 folded cards to help them lift that prayer up to God. 
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United Way Workplace Campaigns

The 2021 United Way Community Workforce Campaign will be kicking…
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