http://saintjamesacademy.com Saint James Academy is a Catholic (K-8) Elementary School serving the North San Diego County coastal communities. http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/04282010/kdnews.html Great news! I met with the Parish Finance Committee last night and they have the given approval for us to move forward with our security fencing. They have agreed to wrought iron fencing around the back patio, a gate at the top of the steps above the Mary's Garden, and a wrought iron rolling gate securing the playground... 28 April 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/04212010/kdnews.html This Sunday is called Good Shepherd Sunday and is also World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We are reminded how important the shepherd is to the survival of the sheep and that when Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd we understand that He protects us and guides us in life... 21 April 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/04142010/kdnews.html As I write this note to you I am also preparing to leave for my son's wedding. I am filled with the many emotions attached to this big event in my family, but am also surrounded with reminders of love. My wish for all of us is that we are strengthened in our love of one another and in our appreciation of one another, that our God of love grants us patience, kindness, generosity, humility, strength, understanding, honesty, courage and hope. Help us make love the center of our life... 14 April 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/03312010/kdnews.html Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, the last day of Lent. Tomorrow we begin the period known as the Paschal Triduum which is the period of three days from Holy Thursday to Easter Day. For forty days, we have been preparing for the celebration of our Lord's resurrection... 31 March 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/03242010/kdnews.html The Little Black Book, a Lenten booklet courtesy of Nora Brady, reminds us today that "the Gospels tell us precious little about Jesus on the cross. We're told about the soldiers dividing up his clothes, what time it was, what the inscription on the cross said, that his 'entourage' was made up of criminals at his right and left. But we'll get no description of Jesus on the cross. It was too horrible to tell. Yet the cross is our logo... 24 March 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/03172010/kdnews.html Opening Night! The excitement surrounds us. A very special thank you to our Gala committee, headed by chairs Doreen Smillie, Kristian Keeney and Kimberly Caccavo! Your time, talent, dedication and effort are PRICELESS! 17 March 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/03102010/kdnews.html I have heard it said that the key ingredient to success is enthusiasm. If that is true, we are sure to have a highly successful gala night! Thank you so much for all of the time, talent and treasure shared by so many of you so enthusiastically! If you have not yet had a chance to be involved, keep reading-opportunities abound..." 10 March 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/03032010/kdnews.html "I offer you this Lenten prayer: Let us fast from judging others and feast on the Christ dwelling in them, fast from emphasis on differences and feast on the unity of all life, fast from apparent darkness and feast on the reality of light, fast from thoughts of illness and feast on the healing power of God, fast from words that pollute and feast on phrases that purify, fast from discontent and feast on gratitude, fast from anger and feast on patience, fast from pessimism and feast on optimism, fast from worry and feast on Divine Order..." 3 March 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/02242010/kdnews.html "Every day, Our Mother Mary is said to have visited the places where Jesus suffered and died. It was at these places, or stations, where she would pray and remember the sacrifice of her Son... 24 February 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/02172010/kdnews.html It is the season of Lent. During the forty days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, we spend extra time with Jesus. We remember how he suffered and died to forgive our sins and we give thanks... 17 February 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/02102010/kdnews.html One more "Heart" message and then on to Lent! Actually this could be a good lead in: Love is important to all of us. We spend our time on earth engaged in so many activities, but in the end, it all comes down to love. We are seeking a place in life where we can safely love and be loved... 10 February 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/02032010/kdnews.html Happy February! This is Heart Health Month, the month of St Valentine, the beginning of Lent…. During this season, I am reminded of words from Mother Teresa of Calcutta: "The child is God's gift to the family. Each child is created in the special image and likeness of God for greater things-to love and be loved."... 3 February 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/01272010/kdnews.html As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, I would like to commend you for your dedication to Catholic Education. As parents, your guidance serves as the instrument through which our school teaches and lives the Christian values: Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, and Morals-Dividends for Life... 27 January 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/01202010/kdnews.html Thank you for your concerned response to our safety scare last Friday. I hope you know how seriously we take your child's safety. I believe we will be able to turn this into an opportunity to move towards a safer campus more quickly... 20 January 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/01132010/kdnews.html I received a very exciting announcement this week. One of our 5th graders, Patrice Nguyen was awarded first place in the Character Matters Essay contest sponsored by the University of San Diego! In her essay, she reminds us that "Character matters a lot... 13 January 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/01062010/kdnews.html From the Principal: Happy New Year! It is good to be back and we have hit the ground running! It is an exciting time as we plan for the next school year, while continuing efforts to make this great school even better... 6 January 2010 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/12162009/kdnews.html From the Principal: This is certainly a time to rejoice and give thanks and praise as we celebrate the birth of Christ. I take this moment to thank all of you for the many gifts you offer to this community and to me. I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas full of joy... 16 December 2009 http://saintjamesacademy.com/envelope/12092009/kdnews.html From the Principal: Through the eyes of children, Christmas can be a magical time, lights, glitter, carols…. For me, I honestly don’t remember even one specific gift. It is the traditions that I remember: Midnight Mass, placing baby Jesus in the manger on Christmas morning, decorating the tree as a family... 9 December 2009