Class pictures for grades K-8 will be taken on Wednesday, September 16th. As a reminder, all K-8 students need to come to school in their formal/winter Saint James School uniform tomorrow.
K-5 Girls: Uniform Skort, Uniform polo, & NAVY* knee socks or tights
K-5 Boys: Uniform Khaki PANTS, Uniform polo, & navy, black, or tan socks*
6-8 Girls: Uniform Skort, Uniform Oxford, & NAVY* knee socks or tights
6-8 Boys: Uniform Khaki PANTS, Uniform Oxford, tie, & navy, black, or tan socks*
*note: white socks are only a “fall/spring” uniform option
Please make sure your student has the appropriate attire on for school tomorrow. Thank you!
Cherrydale Fundraiser Ends Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Friday – September 19th – is the last day for Cherrydale Fundraiser orders to be placed, as well as our final “Foodiez” ticket turn-in day.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated – your support makes a difference!
Due Tomorrow: SJS Father & Son Game Time
Calling all Saint James School Pre-K3 – Gr. 8 dads, sons, and special male guests! Join us for a FUN-tastic afternoon of games, laughter, and quality time together on Saturday, September 26, from 2:00–4:00 PM in the SJS Cafeteria. Hosted by the Saint James School HSA, the afternoon will feature board games, trivia, bingo, snacks, and plenty of fun for everyone!
The cost is $10 per family. Advance registration is required by Friday, September 18. Please download, print, and return this Father & Son Game Time Event Flyer (with $10 fee) to the SJS main office by Friday, 9/18, to reserve your spot.
We can’t wait to see our SJS boys and their special male guests for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and making memories together!
(For our new families, please note that the HSA will have other special events throughout the year for the girls).
Reminder: Pinwheels for Peace
Back-to-School Lock-Down Drill
Today SJS held our first lock-down drill of the 2026-2027 school year. As this was the first drill of the new year, our Pre-K and K-8 teachers were given advanced notice (so they could prepare their students in an age-appropriate way). For the next drill, only the Pre-Kindergarten teachers will receive advance notice.
Each year, Saint James School works with our local law enforcement to review our school’s safety procedures. While lock-down drills are – unfortunately – a part of growing up in today’s world, they do afford teachers and students a formal opportunity to practice and discuss how to react should the need arise. We are very pleased to share that during today’s lock-down drill, students and staff reacted quickly so that everyone was in a secure “lock-down” state within seconds.
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 so that you may have a timely conversation with your student(s) about how to react in an emergency situation should you deem appropriate.
In the event of a true lock-down event at Saint James School, notification would be sent to families through our rapid response system.
TOMORROW: K-8 Class Pictures Reminder
Class pictures for grades K-8 will be taken on Wednesday, September 16th. As a reminder, all K-8 students need to come to school in their formal/winter Saint James School uniform tomorrow.
K-5 Girls: Uniform Skort, Uniform polo, & NAVY* knee socks or tights
K-5 Boys: Uniform Khaki PANTS, Uniform polo, & navy, black, or tan socks*
6-8 Girls: Uniform Skort, Uniform Oxford, & NAVY* knee socks or tights
6-8 Boys: Uniform Khaki PANTS, Uniform Oxford, tie, & navy, black, or tan socks*
*note: white socks are only a “fall/spring” uniform option
Please make sure your student has the appropriate attire on for school tomorrow. Thank you!
Tonight: Dine-Out In Support of SJS
Box Tops Thank You & Reminder
Thank you to all the SJS families who have been scanning Box Tops for Education in support of our school. We have already earned $184 from the months of July and August alone. Special shout out to Grade 1 and Grade 5 for being the top participating grades at SJS, based on scans since July 1, 2026!
If you have not already done so, please take a moment to download the Box Tops for Education App and select St James School as your designated school.
Once you have the app, just use the “SCAN” button to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit it to our school’s earnings. It’s super easy!
SJS Book Fair: Volunteers Needed
The HSA will be hosting the annual Saint James School Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, September 28 through Thursday, October 1. Proceeds from the book fair (up to 50% of your purchase!) go towards funding new books and equipment for the classrooms and the school library.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up/clean-up the book fair and to work at the fair by helping students make selections and serving as cashiers. Please note that in order to volunteer you must have completed the required VIRTUS training and Background Check.
If you are able to help, please click HERE to access our Volunteer Sign Up Genius. Any questions can be directed to our event co-chairs, Amy Mule (amymule@gmail.com) or Alicia Poth (aliciapoth@gmail.com).
Any time you can give would be greatly appreciated as we work to make this year’s book fair another huge success. Thank you!
From the Nurse
Mrs. Walker, our school nurse, will begin vision and hearing screenings next week. In accordance with state guidelines, students in grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5 will be screened.
Parents will be notified if Mrs. Walker identifies any concerns with your child’s screening results.
Reminder: Individual Pictures – Monday
As a reminder, individual student portraits will be taken this coming Monday, September 14th. This is a dress down (or dress up!) day – please send your student to school on Monday in whatever attire you would like them to have their school picture taken in (must adhere to the school’s dress down guidelines on page number 11 in the 2026-2027 Parent Student Handbook**).
To order school pictures this year:
1) Send your picture order form (already sent home with students) in to school with your child on picture day, or
2) Go ONLINE to mylifetouch.com and to set up your picture order (this must be done by Sunday evening). Please use picture id: EVTCJ4FZ4
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 will also be taking their CLASS PICTURES on this day.
**Guidelines for dress down days include: