SCHOOL HOUSE NEWS
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Nov. 3             No School

                        Parent/Teacher Conferences

                        Used Uniform Sale

                        Confirmation Practice BSA 3:45 PM

Nov. 4             Election Day

                        Winter Uniforms begin

                        Confirmation Practice Gym 3:45 PM

Nov. 5             Confirmation 4:00 PM Gym

Nov. 6             BWF 8^th Grade

Nov. 7             Basketball Blowout 7:00 PM Gym

                        Green and White Dress Down

Nov. 9             Open House 1:00 PM

                        Grades Pre School, Kindergarten, 1

Nov. 10           Thanksgiving Food Drive begins

                        Advent Wreath Sale begins

Nov. 11           Pictures: Retakes/Makeups

                        Club Pictures

Nov. 12           12:05 Dismissal

                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:00 PM     

        PTA Meeting 8:15 AM Caf.

Nov. 13           BWF 7^th Grade

                        Liturgy  10:30 AM Church

Nov. 14           Other Children of God Dress Down

                        End of trimester

Nov. 15           Catholic High School Test

Nov. 17           Food Drive ends

Nov. 20           BWF 6^th Grade

                        Ladies’ Night Out – Buona Sera  6:30 PM

                        SJAA 7:00 PM Library

Nov. 24           Parents’ Workshop – First Reconciliation 7:00 PM Church

Nov. 25           ARF Dress Down – Grades 6,7,8

                        Development Meeting 7:00 PM Library

Nov. 26           12:05 Dismissal

                        Liturgy 10:30 AM Church

                        No EDP

Nov. 27           No School

                        Thanksgiving Day

                         No School

Nov. 28           Thanksgiving Recess

REMINDERS

Financial Aid 2009-10 School Year – The PSAS Financial Aid forms are now in the office.  This is much earlier than last year.  They are due Dec. 31, 2008.  You will be including your 2007 Federal Income Tax information.  Please take advantage of the first round.

Non Competitive Parish Scholarship (Registered Members of St. James Parish)-Eligibility is based on a $250 contribution for the year 2008 using the parish envelope system.  This credit is applied to next year’s tuition.  Please check with the rectory as to your current status. 

After School Clubs – They are starting up.  Please honor the pick-up times.

Winter Uniforms – The wearing of Winter Uniforms commences November 4.  Boys (grades 1-8) and girls (grades 5-8) must wear the school sweater at all times.  Boys wearing the button down shirt must wear the school tie.  Girls may wear the gray corduroy pants. 

Scrip Gift Order Forms – The forms will be available as of Nov. 11^th.  Check the WIN folder and Website for more information about the Scrip Gift Cards.

Basketball Blowout – Join us for a fun night in the Gym on Nov. 7^th.  Come a little early and watch the pre-game of our local Police Department vs. the Royals.   Teachers will do their best against our own Varsity and JV teams.  Students through grades 5 are to sit with their parents.  No one other than players are allowed on the court.  Mr. Bacon race will be half time!

Green and White Dress Down – To get into the SPIRIT of Basketball Blowout students may dress down in Green and White or any St. James gear-wear on November 7^th. 

Other Children of God – Thanksgiving Food Drive – Student Council will conduct a food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul Society to provide Thanksgiving dinner baskets for those in need.  Information will be forthcoming as to each class assignment.

Dress Down- For $1 students may dress down on Nov. 14^th.  The money will be donated to Lunch Break of Red Bank through the organization of Girls’ Scout Troop # 1860.

Ladies Night Out – A new feature this year.  Come to Buona Sera for a “girls’ only night.  A little shopping, some gift opportunities, and lots of fun with friends!  Nov. 20^th .  It begins at 6:30 PM. Mark it down!

Morning Drop-Off – Every once in a while reminders must be given about traffic procedures for Peters Place in the morning.  Please pull up as far as possible before stopping to let your child/children out of the car.  Backpacks must be in the body of the car, not the trunk.  Children must disembark on the curbside only.  Do not stop in the middle of the street and allow your child/children to get out of the car.  

The staff members are out there for the safety of all the students – regardless of the weather.  Please be respectful to them.  They are protecting you and yours.  Your cooperation and help are greatly appreciated.

OPEN HOUSE – Nov. 9^th   1:00-2:00 PM For Pre School, Kindergarten, Pre K, and Grade 1

3 year olds – Tuesday and Thursday – Half Day 8:45-11:45 or

                                                                         Full Day 8:45-1:45

4 year olds – Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Full Day   8:45-1:45

Pre K – Monday through Friday – Full Day   8:45-1:45

Kindergarten and Grade 1  Full Day 7:55-2:15

AFTER CARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FULL DAY SESSIONS INCLUDING PRE SCHOOL

PLEASE INFORM YOUR RELATIVES, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS!

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Now available the updated SJS School Book List
Worried about heavy backpacks? How many times have books been forgotten at school? Would you just like to have a set of books handy at home for review or extra help? For a complete list of all your child's books for grades 3-8 click here for more details.
St. James School does not guarantee any purchases from listed websites.

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Weekly Information & News (WIN) Folder Online
If you've misplaced a flyer or just didn't get one, they're all here online.
There is also a permanent link on our Home page - Helpful Links.
 

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SJAA General Meeting Thurs. Nov. 20th


Sports News

SJAA Facts and FAQS
 

Sports Schedules

Basketball:

WE'RE HOME THIS SATURDAY!

HOME game times for 11/22 are:
BV: 12:00
GV: 1:15
BJV 2:30
GJV: 3:45
See you there!