Sept 16, 2009

“Let Me Be As Christ To You” 

It was wonderful to see and meet so many of you at Back to School Night last week.  For those unable to attend, you missed good fellowship, yummy food, and important information.  Please be sure to visit our website and your child’s teacher’s webpage for information missed.  Thank you to all who helped make such a successful evening.

 Please note that our grade scale has changed.  The new scale is: A 93-100, A- 90-92, B+ 87-89, B 83-86, B- 80-82, C+ 77-79, C 73-76, C- 70-72, D+ 67-69, D 63-66, D- 60-62, and F 59 and below.  Honor Roll qualifications remain the same.

Our new lunch program through Ki’s restaurant is ready to begin Monday, Sept 21.  We are IN NEED of HELP serving the lunch.  Specifically we need 5 additional people for Mondays and Tuesdays.  We are looking for an EVERY OTHER week commitment (of course every week is also great!)  The shift is from 11:30-1:00 and is a great way to volunteer at a time when you can see your children, and get to know others at the school and it’s only 3 hours a month!!   Also, don’t forget to order your meals!

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures:   I’m sure you are getting tired of hearing about this, but we are so close!  Please stay patient and aware.  In the morning, 7^th and 8^th graders may be on campus at 7:30 for extra help but must report directly to their classroom.  They will be dismissed to go to lockers at 7:45.  All other students being dropped off before 7:45 must report to daycare.  There is no supervision before 7:45!  Please remember that only 7^th and 8^th may be picked up in the back of campus.  All others must be picked up in the front of school.  Finally, please no left turn when entering off Nardo into the pick-up area.

Next Wednesday, 9/23, is the one and only turn in day for magazine/cookie dough orders and money.  Also, Joanne Costello is still looking for volunteers to assist in counting the orders.  Please call her at 858-382-2959, email her at jc14@att.net, or just show up to the day care room on 9/23 at 9am with calculators.

Scrip Update: Do you hear screaming?  The first class to reach 100% registration of grocery cards will earn an ice cream social!  Registration form must be turned into the office in order to receive credit for your class, even if you have registered online; form can be found at http://www.saintjamesacademy.com/forms/ScripClub.pdf.  Please remember that cards must be re-registered every year, after September 1^st, in order for our school to receive the benefit.  This is an easy way for our school to earn money, so please register now!  Standings as we go to press are:
            1^st grade: 60%                        7^th grade: 39%            
            5^th grade: 48%                        3^rd grade: 35%
            8^th grade: 47%                         6^th grade: 34%
            Kindergarten:  43%                 2^nd grade: 21%
            4^th grade:  40%
            Please contact Christine Denny with questions:  christinedenny@mac.com.

Jr. High will begin their Friday Pizza Program next week. Please turn your form in if you wish to participate in this program to assist the Jr. High in raising funds for their retreat in April.  Order forms due Monday, Sept 21^st.  No exceptions.

St James Youth Group Kick-off Night: Sept 27 following the Life Mass.

“Why Do Catholics Do That?”  Introducing a new item for family discussion; a weekly fact related to Catholic tradition (idea courtesy of Cyndi Peterson).

7^th grade will be assisting with the Liturgy. Please join us for 8:00a.m. Mass this Friday

Fliers on website today:

Knights of Columbus Spooky Nights

One on One Basketball is back!

Boys and Girls Club

Jr. High Pizza Fridays Order Form DUE THIS MONDAY, 9/21!