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Weekly News August 21-28

26-27 School Year

Friday August 21- Early Dismissal Half Day Preschool 11:00 am / K-8 11:30am
Now Accepting Nominations for the Senator Joe Prather Distinguished Alumni Award. The award was established in 2023 to honor an attendee of Saint James Catholic School or any other school associated with Saint James Catholic Church, including Elizabethtown Catholic High School. The award is presented at the annual Black & White Knight event. The nominee will have displayed extraordinary leadership, character, and organizational ability, contributed to the advancement of others and the improvement of his or her community, gained prominence in his or her chosen profession and community, or exhibited vision, skill and commitment that has resulted in success. To nominate a deserving alum, please complete the Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form and submit by September 11.
August 25-27 Fall MAP Testing
August 25-Safe Environment Training 6:30-8:30 pm Batcheldor Hall See here for more information.
August 28th NO CODE DAY for Picnic Raffle Sales, if you sold your envelope of tickets
2026-2027 Fundraising Calendar – Please review the fundraising calendar linked here. We hope this calendar will allow our families the ability to plan ahead and support the activities that are most important to them. If you have any questions about the calendar or items listed on the calendar, please contact Jennifer Moran jmoran@sjschoolonline.org
This past summer, a group of SJS students, families and parishioners took a once in a lifetime trip to Italy. We got to experience many of the highlights in Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi & Rome. Next summer 2027, we are planning a trip to Paris & London. We would love for YOU to join us! There will be a Parent Meeting on Wednesday, 9/16 from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the School Cafeteria. If you are interested in attending, click HERE to RSVP. For more information about the Paris & London trip, click HERE. Any questions? Email Aileen Garris at ailgarris@sjschoolonline.org
Military Carline will be Friday September 4. If you are a member of the military active/reserve/retired and are available in the morning to welcome our students please fill out this form. Thank you!!

Save the Dates

School Picture Day – Individual and Class Pictures 9/3
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences 9/10 3:00-6:00pm / 9/11 8:00-12:00 (No School)
Grandparents Day Lunch- 9/18

From the PTO

Want to join PTO, but do not have time to commit to a lot right now? We would still LOVE to have you! Sign up giving us your info so we can keep you in the loop!
- Reach out Lauren Overstreet
PTO Meeting Minutes
PTO MEETING SCHEDULE-
- Nov. 5
- Feb. 11
- Apr. 8
- May TBD Field Day planning

Upcoming Athletic Events

Volleyball open gym for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade will be Wednesdays 3-4:30 (September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th).

Girls Volleyball Info! Open gym is for any girl who thinks they may be interested in playing for our volleyball team. Signups for volleyball will be going out September 10th after the first open gym is held.
Middle School Girls Basketball HOME Games
*Thurs.8/20 LCMS vs SJS-5:30 (6th) 7th and 8th to follow
*Wed. 8/26 NMS vs. SJS-5:30 (6th) 7th and 8th to follow