To register your SJS 4th – 8th grade student for instrumental music this year or to learn more, please use this link: https://www.thescholasticbandproject.com
Please direct any questions to our band director, Mr. Barakat at mrbarakatband@gmail.com.
DATE CHANGE:
For any Grade 4 families (or new 5th – 8th grade families) looking to enroll their student in instrumental music/band this year, please note the Parent Info Meeting with Mr. Barakat will now be held on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. This is a date change from our published calendar due to a schedule conflict. Our 4th grade students will attend a short information session about the instrumental music program during the school day on the 10th as well.
Please note the following instrumental music start dates:
*Advanced Band Practice begins on 9/23 at 7:15am (7th & 8th graders attend);
*Intermediate Band Practice begins on 9/24 at 7:15am (5th & 6th graders attend);
Advanced and Intermediate Band students should arrive between 7:05am – 7:10am and enter via the breezeway doors (ring the buzzer). Practice will begin promptly at 7:15am.
*Beginning Band will practice during regular school hours on 9/24 (4th grade and 1st year instrumental music students in gr. 5-8);
*Advanced and Intermediate Band Lessons begin on 9/23 (during regular school hours)
*Beginning Band Lessons begin on 9/24 (during regular school hours)
Parish Picnic This Sunday!
Honoring 9/11
This morning, our school community gathered in prayer at the 9/11 Memorial Garden to remember and honor the countless individuals whose lives were lost or forever changed on September 11, 2001.
Fundraiser Ticket Turn-In Day Tomorrow
As a reminder, tomorrow (Friday) is the 2nd FOODIEZ collectable turn-in day for the Cherrydale Fundraiser.
This is only for the coupons that came with the fundraiser packet – for any larger prizes earned (12 items and up), prizes will be sent at the conclusion of the fundraiser.
Thank you to everyone who is participating – we appreciate your support!
Tonight! Instrumental Music Parent Meeting
As a reminder, this evening we will have our Instrumental Music New Parent Information Meeting with Mr. Barakat for any 4th grade families enrolling in the instrumental music program this year. Likewise, any 5th – 8th grade families who have a student joining the SJS instrumental music program for the first time (and those returning) are also welcome to attend.
The meeting will be held at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. Please come to the breezeway door and ring the buzzer when you arrive.
If you have not already done so, you can register your SJS 4th – 8th grade student for instrumental music this year here: https://www.
Please direct any questions to our instrumental music program director, Mr. Barakat at mrbarakatband@gmail.com.
No School Monday
As a reminder, there is no school this coming Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday!
Back-to-School Fire Drill
Today we conducted our first fire drill of the new school year. Following our established protocol, which had already been reviewed with students as part of our back-to-school routine, we are pleased to share that all classrooms were evacuated to their designated locations within a matter of minutes. Additionally, our protocol of utilizing color-coded signs and the classroom walkie-talkies allowed us to quickly determine that all Saint James School students and staff had safely exited the building.
The safety and well-being of every student entrusted to our care is at the forefront of everything we do here at SJS. We wanted to bring today’s drill to your attention should you wish to discuss it with your student(s) and perhaps also take this opportunity to remind your children of evacuation plans within your own household. We will practice fire drills and lock down drills occasionally throughout the year.
If there was a true emergency at Saint James School, our new emergency response notification system would be utilized to reach out to parents and guardians.
Sacrament & Confirmation Reminder
Sacrament Preparation Orientation for First Reconciliation and First Communion
for Catholic students in 2nd grade or higher who plan to receive these sacraments this year
Sunday, September 27th
Saint Bartholomew Church (736 Middle Turnpike East)
Starting with the 9:30AM Mass and continuing after until about 11:30am
Student and at least one parent must attend
Confirmation Orientation
for Catholic students in 7-8th grade and higher
Sunday, September 27th
Saint Bartholomew Church (736 Middle Turnpike East)
Starting with the 5:00PM Mass and continuing after until about 7:30pm
Student and at least one parent must attend
Please note:
* If you have a child who has not received the sacrament of Baptism, regardless of age, and you would like for them to do so this school year, please reach out to Rachel Bursiewicz, Leader of Religious Education for our parish at leaderofeducation@
* Likewise, if you have a child in grades 3 to 8 who has not received the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist and you would like them to do so this year, please reach out to Ms. Bursiewicz using the information above and she will coordinate with our school.
Reminder: Instrumental Music Registration
To register your SJS 4th – 8th grade student for instrumental music this year or to learn more, please use this link: https://www.
Please direct any questions to our band director, Mr. Barakat at mrbarakatband@gmail.com.
DATE CHANGE:
For any Grade 4 families (or new 5th – 8th grade families) looking to enroll their student in instrumental music/band this year, please note the Parent Info Meeting with Mr. Barakat will now be held on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. This is a date change from our published calendar due to a schedule conflict. Our 4th grade students will attend a short information session about the instrumental music program during the school day on the 10th as well.
Please note the following instrumental music start dates:
*Advanced Band Practice begins on 9/23 at 7:15am (7th & 8th graders attend);
*Intermediate Band Practice begins on 9/24 at 7:15am (5th & 6th graders attend);
Advanced and Intermediate Band students should arrive between 7:05am – 7:10am and enter via the breezeway doors (ring the buzzer). Practice will begin promptly at 7:15am.
*Beginning Band will practice during regular school hours on 9/24 (4th grade and 1st year instrumental music students in gr. 5-8);
*Advanced and Intermediate Band Lessons begin on 9/23 (during regular school hours)
*Beginning Band Lessons begin on 9/24 (during regular school hours)
Tonight: Grade 6 Family Orientation
We are looking forward to seeing all of our 6th grade families this evening at 6:00pm in the school gymnasium for middle school orientation.
Please note, grade 6 students should attend this information session along with their parent(s)/guardian(s). If your student is unable to attend due to an activity conflict, a parent/guardian should still attend to get this year’s information. Thank you!
Cherrydale Ticket Turn-In Day Tomorrow!
Thank you to everyone who has helped get our first fundraiser of the school year off to a strong start by registering their student and sending support invitations to friends & family! Tomorrow (Friday) is our first FOODIEZ Ticket Turn-In Day!
Please have your student bring any tickets they have earned by selling items to school in an envelope or baggie, labeled with their name. They will be called to the office after morning announcements to receive their FOODIEZ collectibles. If your student received a Registration Key number for adding 10+ contacts during this first week, please write that number on the coupon on the fundraising envelope and send that as well. They will earn two extra collectable items.
For any larger prizes earned (12 items and up), prizes will be sent at the conclusion of the fundraiser.
Please direct any questions to our HSA fundraiser chair, parent volunteer Kate Davis, at 70greenbean@sbcglobal.net.
As always, we thank you for your support of Saint James School!!