8th Newsletter (jan 6-10)

Happy New Year! Welcome back, I hope you all had a nice holiday break. I spent my Christmas on the east coast - here is a shot of me visiting Yale :).

UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Annual Fund

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. HSPT Prep

Next week, Mrs. Mott, Ms. C, and myself will begin using class time to help students prepare for the High School Placement Test (Sat, Jan 25).

3. Uniform Check

As we enter a fresh year, we want all our students looking fresh too! Mrs. Lang will be coming around to complete uniform checks, please review the proper attire expectations with your child. We have many potential families and guests visiting our school and we want to look our best, while following school guidelines. We appreciate your cooperation.

4. Lost & Found

Please check the 8th grade and front office lost and found bins, they are full!

5. Graduation Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan 14 (@6pm). Our meeting minutes can be found here. Please consider attending as it is the first meeting of the calendar year. More hands make lighter work!

6. SJA Newsletter

Please read the SJA Weekly Newsletter here.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tues 1/7: Earthquake Drill

Wed 1/8: Parents in Prayer, USD basketball order forms due

Thur 1/9: 8am Parent Council Mtg, 6:30pm First Reconciliation

Fri 1/10: Noon Dismissal

LOOKING AHEAD

Tues 1/14: Grad Mtg

Fri 1/17: No School, WCEA work day

Mon 1/20: No School, MLK Day

Sat 1/25: HSPT

Sun 1/26: SJA Open House

Fri 1/31: Grandparent's Day