October 21, 2009

Principal Mrs. Kathy Dunn“Let Me Be As Christ To You”

A wonderful day!  Thank you to the 20th Annual St James Academy Golf Tournament Chairs Brian and Debra Brady, Bernie Clark, and Steve and Rose Simon, committee members and volunteers who worked long and hard to create such a successful event.   It was a fun-filled day of community and support for our students.

Teacher Conference Sign-up Sheets will be on a table outside the Day Care Room beginning tomorrow, October 22nd through October 30th. If you have not signed up for a conference time by October 30th you will then need to contact the teacher.  7th and 8th grade conferences will be with the individual homeroom teacher.  If you wish to request a conference with one of your Jr. High student’s other teachers, there will be a sign-up sheet available to request a meeting. 

Junior High parents please note that there will not be early morning supervision the week of parent conferences.  If your child arrives on campus before 7:45, he or she will need to report to daycare. 

As many of you are aware, the cold and flu season is upon us.  If you have a member of your household with a compromised immune system please contact me (Mrs. Dunn) either by phone or email at principalsja@yahoo.com.  This will enable the school to personally notify you if a family member of someone in your child’s class has been diagnosed with H1N1 so that you may take the proper precautions.  If any student or staff member in our school is diagnosed, everyone will be notified.

We seem to have a fairly good system going for after school pick-up.  Thank you!  Now we need to work on morning drop-off.  First, please slow down!  Second, please stop at the crosswalk!  Third, please be extra diligent if you are going to drive in the “second/left lane”!  

Free Dress tomorrow for those families that contributed their time and/or treasure to our Golf Tournament.  If you have questions regarding appropriate free dress please check the handbook on line or your school calendar/handbook. Thank you for your support!

Next Wednesday, October 28th is class picture day. Students must be in dress uniform; long school pants for boys K-8, girls K-3 in uniform jumpers, girls 4th -8th in uniform skirts.

The annual Student Council Halloween Carnival is Friday, October 30th from 12:15-2:30. All SJA families and siblings are welcome.  Just a few reminders re: costumes.  We love creativity! However, costumes must be appropriate for a Catholic school.  No extreme gore or violence should be represented; no roller blades or skateboards; costumes must be comfortable for the children to wear all day long.  The Parade of Costumes takes place on the blacktop promptly at 8:00a.m. and lasts approximately 15 minutes. Children will be able to eat lunch in their classroom before the carnival or they may purchase a hot dog or hamburger at the carnival. Take a moment and preorder your tickets now!

Don’t forget to buy Scrip! Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  Where will you be purchasing your turkey?  How about some new tableware?  Turkey roasting pan?  Check out all of your choices at https://www.shopwithscrip.com/: Vons, Henry’s, Honey Baked Ham, William Sonoma, Crate and Barrel, Home Goods, Bed, Bath and Beyond, etc.   And remember, 25% of the revenue generated by your scrip purchases may be credited towards your tuition expenses for next year!   Both SJA and your family will benefit through your shopping with Scrip.  (Scrip orders received by 8:00 am on Monday will be delivered on Friday.)

 In this week’s Why do Catholics do that? find out why Catholics give the Sign of Peace during Mass.

 1st grade will be assisting with the Liturgy. Please join us for 8:00a.m. Mass this Friday and stay to pray a decade of the Rosary in support of respecting all life.

Please note that these items are on line today: Halloween Carnival pre-order ticket flyer, Spooky Nights flyer and ticket order form, Parents in Prayer, CCHS Water Polo flyer, Youth Soccer Challenge entry form