1st Day Notes & Reminders

It was great seeing everyone this morning for the meet-the-teachers event! We are looking forward to a GREAT 1st day of School tomorrow.  A few reminders – particularly pertaining to our K-8 families:

*All students should be in their regular uniform tomorrow and Friday.  Gym uniforms (worn to school on gym day) will start next week.

*Dismissal is at 12:05pm tomorrow – LUNCH WILL BE SERVED prior to dismissal. For students being picked up by a parent or caregiver, afternoon pickup will take place in the parking lot between the main school and the Pre-Kindergarten.  Please park in a designated spot (see below) and walk over to this lot to pick up your student. Kindergarten will be closest to the grassy area and 8th grade closest to the street – with all other grades sequentially in between.

*After-care/before-care is available on the first day of school for registered families.  Please make sure your child’s teacher knows where they are going after school if it will vary.

*All students should bring a snack and bottle of water on the first day of school.  Per school policy, please limit snacks to fruits and/or vegetables or a healthy protein only – cheese/yogurt.  A refillable bottle of water should be packed with the snack every day.

*For the K-8 program, please arrive between 7:30am and 7:45am – allow yourself plenty of time to park, particularly on the first day when it will be extremely busy around the school.  After 7:50am, your student is tardy and you must come into the main office with them to sign them in.

 

*Teachers will be reviewing all school guidelines with students over the first few days of school, however, we wish to remind K – 8 parents of the following for the first day (from our school handbook):

*No makeup, nail polish, artificial nails, or artificial “tattoos” are allowed

*Boys’ hair must not touch their shirt collar and must not cover their ears or eyebrows

*Hairpieces, mohawk-style haircuts, designs cut into hair, and outlandish hairstyles are not allowed

*Hair must not be dyed, highlighted, or bleached

*The following jewelry is allowed: one watch, one ring, one bracelet, one thin chain necklace with or without a cross.  Smart watches and fitbits are NOT allowed

*Girls are allowed one pair of post earrings worn in the earlobes – no hoops; boys are not allowed to wear earrings

Please allow extra time in your day for drop-off and pick-up so you are not rushing in at the last minute.  Extra staff will be on hand at both drop-off and pick-up to help guide you to where you need to be during the first few days.

As always, we thank you for your commitment to Saint James School and your continued support of our wonderful, faith-filled school and parish community!  Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any last minute questions you may have.  We can’t wait to see everyone back at school tomorrow!