8th Newsletter (jan 27-31)

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Thank you to all who attended open house, it was a great day! Here are some updates!

1. Annual Fund: LAST WEEK for MATCHED DONATION

In honor of the New Year and Catholic Schools' Week at the end of January, a generous donor has committed to matching ALL donations made this month up to $5000! WOW! So, if you're considering making a contribution, please do it NOW to take advantage of doubling your tax-deductible donation. No amount is too small or too great and all monies support the students of St. James Academy. Thank you for your support. DONATE HERE.

2. Baby Shower

Along with grandparents day, we will be celebrating our annual baby shower for women and babies in need. 8th grade will be helping Birth Choice. Please see the list (here) for the items that are requested. Please bring all items UNWRAPPED.

3. "LIKE" - for EXTRA CREDIT

We invite all the junior high students and their families to attend the film screening of "Like", which explores the effect of social media in our lives. I will be attending. If SJA 8th graders attend, they will receive extra credit. RSVP is required at FusionSolanaBeach.com - click on news & events!

4. Gala! Sell those raffle tickets!

The Great Gatsby Gala Update: Class Baskets

5. Catholic Schools Week Schedule:

Monday, 1/27 SJA Appreciation Day

Free Dress for Open House Attendees

8:00 Assembly

CSW Activities

Tuesday, 1/28 Student Appreciation Day

Free Dress for All Students

NO Homework

School Family Activity/Games

1:15 Spelling Bee

Wednesday, 1/29 Parish Appreciation Day

Parents in Prayer, 8:30 am

SJA Hosts Parish Staff for Lunch

Thursday, 1/30 Community/Nation Appreciation Day

Free Red, White & Blue Dress

Prayers for the Nation

Friday, 1/31 Family Appreciation Day

Party Attire

Bring Baby Gift for Mothers/Babies in Crisis

8:00 am Grandparent Mass & Coffee

UPCOMING DATES:

Tues 1/28: Spelling Bee Qualifier

Fri 1/31: Baby Shower & Grandparents Day

Fri 2/7: Valentine's Dance