From the Principal's Office
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Saint James School Mission Statement
The St. James Catholic School community is committed to educating the whole child within the Catholic faith tradition by promoting academic excellence and service. Imbued with the IHM Charism, where Jesus is the center and Mary is the model, we strive to inspire, lead and challenge our students to fully develop their God-given abilities.
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SNOW MAKE UP DAY
Due to our snow day on January 4, we will adjust our calendar to include one more day. We will close school on Wednesday, June 13 at 11:30 AM. Monday June, 11, will become a full day of school.
Our Kindergarten Closing Ceremony will remain on June 6 and Eighth Grade Graduation will remain on June 8.
Hopefully, we will not need to make any more adjustments.
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Hi, Parents:
This is a reminder that several deadlines are fast approaching:
Financial Aid applications due to
FACTS
by March 16, 2018
– please note 2017 W2's and federal tax documents should be submitted BEFORE the March 16 deadline.
6
th
– 8
th
Grade - MacBook fee for the current 2017-18 school year is due
by April 1, 2018
. Make checks payable to St. James School.
Smart Tuition enrollment for the 12-month payment plan (June 2018 – May 2019) is due
by May 1, 2018.
For the 10-month payment plan (August 2018 - May 2019) is due
by July 15, 2018
.
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Sign up online today for this year's
CycleGiving Ride on Saturday March 3rd at 4pm
at the new
CycleBar Falls Church
.
This is a great 45 minutes spin class for all fitness levels. Come out for a fun afternoon with fellow SJS parents. We will have drinks, snacks + mingling after class. All proceeds go to benefit Saint James School!
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The Seven Corners
Red Robin
is giving 20% of it’s fundraising sales back to the St. James 8th Grade Graduation Fundraiser on
March 7 from 5pm to 8pm
. Please come help support the cause at Red Robin (6331 Seven Corners Center Falls Church, VA 22044) and show the flyer below on your phone, present a printed version, or mention our fundraiser for sales to apply.
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ATTENTION CAREER DAY SPEAKERS
Career Day is on
Wednesday, March 7
th
.
All volunteers that confirmed their participation should have received their schedule via email. If you think you did not receive it, make sure to check other email accounts and your spam mail. The schedules were sent to the addresses that you provided when you signed up. If you confirm you did not receive it, please email the School Counselor as soon as possible at
efigueroa@saintjamesschool.org
.
Thank you very much for volunteering. We are looking forward to see you on Wednesday!
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The next
Uniform Exchange/Sale
will be 2-3pm and 5-7pm on
Friday, March 16
in the Spanish Room located downstairs from Door #16. In the meantime, please feel free to drop off at the Front Office, any gently used uniforms without any rips, tears, or permanent stains. Donations can also be given to Steve Barch in B Lot before pickup most afternoons. Looking ahead, we’ll especially be needing donations of small sizes that we can offer at a uniform sale for the incoming Kindergarten class during their screening in June.
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Food For Others
From February 14 to March 23
, the American Heritage Girls will be collecting non-perishable foods for the Food For Others P3 initiative which sends local children who are at risk of going hungry home with food for the weekend.
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Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
FOOD FOR OTHERS SERVICE PROJECT FOOD LIST
Students should bring at least one item from each grade assignment:
Kindergarten:
Individual oatmeal packets in all flavors
Zip lock bags (gallon sized)
First Grade:
Granola Bars (e.g. Milk ‘n Cereal Bars, Nutri Grain Bars)
Applesauce squeeze packets (all flavours)
Second Grade:
Chili cups
Mac’n cheese cups (e.g. Velveeta, Kraft)
Third Grade:
Tuna Salad & Chicken Salad Kits w/ crackers (e.g. Bumble Bee, Starkist,)
Hormel“Compleats for Kids” meals
Fourth Grade:
Chef Boyardee: individual sized servings ( e.g. Beefaroni, Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs, chicken and rice)
Goldfish crackers- individual sized boxes or packets
Fifth Grade:
Cheese and crackers packets ( e.g. Nabisco, Keebler)
Fruit Snacks
Cabrini, Neumann
:
Dried fruits individual sized (e.g. raisins, cranberries, etc)
Chewy bars (e.g. Quakers)
Jogues, Seton
:
Fruit cups in juice
100% fruit juice boxes
Tekakwitha, and Lima
:
Shelf stable milk (Horizon/YooHoo have boxes in different flavors; vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc.)
Cereal: individual serving size boxes (0.75oz-1.2oz) (e.g. Froot Loops, Pops, Raisin Bran, Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies)
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Spring CYO Track & Field
Calling all Track & Field stars!! The Spring Season is nearly here!! Time to dust of those running shoes and prepare for another fun and exciting season of teamwork, sportsmanship, competitive FUN, and let’s not forget that Saint James Spirit!! Runners will have an opportunity to experience all disciplines of the sport(s) with a focus on learning form & technique, building aerobic endurance, building confidence, and having a little fun while we are at it!!
Who Can Participate:
All 3rd - 8th grade Boys and Girls- St. James Students and/or St. James Parish Youth
Practice Location:
Thursday’s - @ St. James School Gym (B-Lot)- 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Start: 3/8/18)
Sunday's - @ Bishop O'Connell HS Track- 5:00pm - 6:30pm (Start: 3/4/18)
Note the change in time!
No Practice on Easter Sunday (April 1
st
)
Fall Track & Field Meets:
1. Saturday 5/12/18 @ Bishop O’Connell HS Track
2. Sunday 5/13/18 @ Bishop O’Connell HS Track
If you are interested and would like to participate this season, please click on this link to fill out our registration:
Join us for the first practice on March 4
th.
We look forward to seeing you!!
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St. James Science Olympiad Team being formed NOW
The Virginia Science Olympiad is being held on April 21 at the Basis Independent School in McLean. St. James will field a team of third, fourth, and fifth graders in Division A. Students compete against other schools in the region. Some events are hands-on, building types while others are more like examinations. There’s many choices that appeal to the different interests your child may have. For most events, the kids will compete in pairs, although a few allow for 3 or 4 kids per team. Find a friend and pair up today!
You can view the events and claim a spot on the team at:
Hurry though, because its first come, first served for the event signups! Practices will start in March. Team entry fees are covered by your gracious PTO. For more information contact
chris.santucci@toyota.com
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St James Gala – April 21
We need your help!
Auction Wish List
We would love to acquire auction items that are unique and not easily accessible to the general public. Our ability to offer these one-of-a-kind items inspires generous bidding and results in more resources for our Saint James students and teachers. Please help us find the items that will increase the excitement and success of this year’s auction!
GO ROCKETS!
Tickets to Events
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Floor seats to a local sporting event
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Verizon Center suite for an evening
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Concert or Movie tickets
Electronics and Sports
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Sports memorabilia
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iPods/Video game packages
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Laptops, Cameras
Special Occasions
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Limousine services
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VIP Admission to Private Clubs
Luxury Items
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Jewelry
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Designer Handbags
Travel
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Luxury hotel stays
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Airline tickets
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Vacation home for a week
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Cruises
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Use of private jet, helicopter, yacht
Opportunities for Kids
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Ball boy/girl at sporting event
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Join a Celebrity on a set for the day
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Guest D.J. on a radio station
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Lessons or Enrichment experiences
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Tour of local TV station
All donations are warmly received. Please contact Shannon Chudd (
s.keane@gmail.com
) for more information on donations.
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Girls on the Run at St. James
This spring, St. James will have a
Girls on the Run team for 3rd - 6th
grade girls.
The Girls on the Run curriculum incorporates running, but it’s purpose is to support pre-adolescent girls as they realize their unique potential, tap into their individual strengths, and unleash their confidence. The result is strong, healthy, caring, and confident girls.
Signup is open NOW. The GOTR team will meet at St. James on
Tuesdays after school from3:20-4:45
and
Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:45
. The season begins on March 5
th
and will end with a 5K on May 20th (tentative). A commitment to make most if not all of the practices is essential.
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Rising 6th Graders must have proof of the
Tdap vaccine booster BEFORE entering 6th grade, Fall 2018.
If your student has had this booster, please send in their updated vaccine record. All students must be compliant before start of school 2018-2019. The sooner the better so you aren't forgetting and then scrambling next fall.
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St. James Service Committee
We are happy to announce the formation of our school Service Committee. The St. James School community is well-known for its generosity to others in many forms of service and donations. The Service Committee will oversee the various activities throughout the year with the intent of coordinating efforts in order to minimize any overlap and reduce the burden to families with frequent requests for donations. Committee members are Mrs. Kathie DeGeorges, Miss Dominique Guillen, Mrs. Erin Turner, and Miss Peggy Walker.
Suggestions for projects or collections should be submitted via email to the Service Committee in care of Miss Guillen at
dguillen@saintjamesschool.org
. Please provide a description of the proposed activity and its beneficiary, the name of the person that will coordinate it, and the suggested date or duration/timeline. The Service Committee will review your request and provide guidance in implementation.
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*Just a reminder that Saint James School follows City of Falls Church for any inclement weather delays/closings*
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School Messenger Opt-IN
For an emergency or weather related closings, Saint James School uses School Messenger to send out texts. To opt in, please text "Y" or "Yes" to
67587
.
Directory Spot
Directory Spot on our school website is currently being updated. If you would like to OPT-OUT and not have your information listed, please send an email to
Tina Pettyjohn
at
tpettyjohn@saintjamesschool.org
with the the email subject "Directory Spot OPT OUT".
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