PAST INITIATIVES
SJS Orientation Day Forms 2021-22
Welcome to the digital portion of our SJS Orientation Day. We are so excited to begin the school year, but we need to take care of a few things before we get started. Below are all the necessary forms and information you need to complete. Please make sure to scroll...
Ladies Night Out Flocking
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2021 Virtual Open House
#FindYourWay to Saint James and join us for Virtual Open House…starting Sunday, January 31, 2021.
SJS Christmas Around the World Showcase
Due to current COVID restrictions and guidelines, we are forced to replace our annual Cookies with the Santa event. This year we are hosting our 1st Annual Saint James School Christmas Showcase Around the World!
Virtual PreK and Kindergarten Information Night
You are invited to join Saint James School VIRTUALLY for our Pre-K and Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, December 3 at 7:00pm
Discover SJS – Your National Blue Ribbon School
Discover Your 2020 National Blue Ribbon School November 9- 14 Receive the Blue Ribbon Treatment at Saint James School when you schedule a personal, private, one-on-one school tour! All tours are scheduled and spaced out to follow proper social distancing guidelines...
Saint James School Named National Blue Ribbon School 2020
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, Saint James School was named by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020. Saint James School was 1 out of 50 private schools in the nation to receive this honor. This award was given to Saint James School for being an exemplary high performing school.
SJS Virtual Parent Information Night (PIN)
Welcome to the SJS Virtual Parent Information Night (PIN)! Below you will find all the grade-level specific videos, slide decks, and information for the school year. These videos are all pre-recorded so you can watch them at your own pace. If you have any specific...
Virtual Grandparents Day Mass
We invite all Saint James School Families and their grandparents to attend this special Mass virtually on Friday, September 18 at 9:00am.
SJS Mother Son Virtual Game Night
Get your Game On and join us for our first ever Saint James Mother & Son Event Friday, September 25th 6-8pm. This virtual event is for Moms and sons of all ages and includes a Game Pack that has everything you need for a great night together!
SJS Virtual Orientation Day
Welcome to the SJS Virtual Orientation Day. We are so excited to begin the school year, but we need to take care of a few things before we get started.
Saint James School Uniform Exchange
List of all Inventory can be found here To donate items or select items, please contact: Cathy Waltz: cathywaltz70@gmail.com
Saint James School Announces Reopening Plans
Saint James is pleased to announce that after reviewing our procedures and policies, the Archdiocese of Chicago has approved St. James School to open our doors to in-person instruction this fall. Even though things are going to be a little different, we are so excited to have the kids back in the building this school year.
Deacon Hahn Named Executive Director of Saint James Parish Operations
Deacon Hahn Named Executive Director of Saint James Parish Operations
A Message From Cardinal Cupich & Archdiocese of Chicago
Will students be back in classrooms next fall? We know you have questions, so please view this video from Cardinals Cupich discussing how the fall school semester could look amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Class of 2020 Award Winners
Saint James School held a virtual Class of 2020 awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 26.
SJS Will Resume E-Learning For The Remainder Of The 2019-2020 School Year
UPDATE: E-Learning for the Remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year
SJS CP Awareness Day
At St. James we believe that anybody who wishes to receive a Catholic Education should. Today we celebrate St. James School Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day!
E-Learning Update
Next week we will begin our E-Learning plan. This plan will allow your children to continue their education and stay busy while they are home. Below you will find some of the answers to the many questions out there. As we work through this system-wide shutdown, I will continue to communicate updates on a regular basis.
St. James School E-Learning Loan Agreement, Device Care Guidelines
PLEASE READ OVER THE E-LEARNING DEVICE AGREEMENT BELOW AND SIGN, DATE AND SUBMIT WHEN FINISHED.
A Message From Principal – Mike Kendrick (COVID-19)
Currently with the guidance from the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Illinois Department of Health, St. James School is open as there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our building.
Ladies Night Out – March 6, 2020 (Register Now!)
Ladies Night Out is right around the corner! Reserve your spot now! Click Here to Register Now!
Daddy Daughter Dance
Friday, January 24, 2020 7:00pm – 9:00pm Pre-K – 8th Grade Parish Center RSVP/Registration Form Here Dads grab you denim and your daughters for a night of dancing, photos and refreshments!
The Little Mermaid Jr. Tickets
We are pleased to announce the 2020 Broadway Bulldogs show is…Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr! Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her friends in this 1-hour adaptation of Disney’s Broadway production and motion picture PURCHASE TICKETS HERE PLEASE NOTE: This...
Kindergarten For A Day
Wednesday, February 5 9:00AM Experience how Saint James Kindergarten nurtures and provides a stimulating environment for your child's growth! We look forward to spending the morning with you and your child for our Kindergarten for a Day at Saint James. You and your...
Pre-K & Kindergarten Information Night
You are cordially invited to Saint James School Pre-K and Kindergarten Information Night. This evening provides information about our early education programs, events and information on how to enroll your child for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year....
From The Office of – Mr. Kendrick 10/10
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From The Office of Mr. Kendrick – 10/3
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From The Office of Mr. Kendrick – 9/26
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From The Office of Mr. Kendrick 9/12
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From The Office Of Mr. Kendrick – 9/5
For Full Newsletter Click Here I hope everybody enjoyed Labor Day weekend and were able to get outside while the weather was still nice! I am looking forward to having our SJS Grandparents on campus tomorrow for our annual Grandparents' Day Mass! Mass will begin at...
2019-2020 Technology Permission and Agreement Forms
Parents: Please read carefully to complete the necessary form(s) applicable to your child(ren).(1) ALL STUDENTS: EVERY St. James School Student must have a signed St. James School Acceptable Use Policy agreement annually. All Parents/Guardians and students...
STEAM at SJS
Thank you, FSA, for funding an Educational Technology wish list that included a green screen, Merge Cubes, Sphero Bolt robots, a 3D printer, Code-a-pillars, and Bee-bots! Students throughout the grades have experienced opportunities to try out our new EdTech tools...
A Visit to Our New Church!
On Monday, January 21st, a very cold, but beautifully sunny winter day our school students and staff were warmly welcomed into the construction zone across the street to enjoy a sneak peek at our remodeled church. This is the story of our visit. Watch and enjoy!...
Computer Science Week Wrap-Up
(READ & scroll for our wrap-up video!) What is Computer Science Education Week? Computer Science Education Week is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. CS Ed Week was Dec 3-7. How did SJS students...
An invitation to serve…
"For I have come, not to be served, but to serve." Weekend masses at St. James are in need of volunteers to help with the new mass slide shows! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to provide service to our parish community and be actively involved in mass. ...
Fall field trips make learning FUN!
The PreK4 classes visited the Arlington Heights Fire Station, our Kindergartners visited the pumpkin farm, and our First Graders visited the apple orchard! The best and most fun way to learn is to see and do. Check out photos from their recent field trips!...
Apple Certified Teachers
Congratulations to SJS teachers, Sharon Dillon, Nicole Long, and Laura Tambling! Each of them has achieved the status of Apple Certified Teacher! These teachers have devoted months in professional development to grow their skills with Apple technology....
SJS loves STEAM!
THANK YOU to our SJS parent volunteers for assisting students during the STEAM Museum on October 4! Learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Science really IS fun!
TECH CORNER
St. James School is proud to integrate technology into the curriculum in all grade levels. Our technology philosophy says
Teacher Prep for the Year
Our teachers have sharpened their skills for the new year, putting children first all the way around!
Google Apps for Education Permission
Attention: Parents and guardians of students who will be enrolled in 2nd-5th grade during the 2018-2019 school year.* Please complete the Google Apps Consent Form found below for EACH child in your family that will be enrolled in 2nd...
Tech Corner
From the desk of Miss Kenny Resources on Media Use and Tweens/Teens Common Sense Media is a great place to find resources to help teach kids about Internet safety, digital citizenship, and using technology effectively. Check out this video about how to help your kids...
Tech Corner
From the Desk of Miss Harter Second graders engaged in a tutorial of the iPad app called "Book Creator". In the process of learning the features of the app, each student made a digital "All About Me" book. Students wrote about themselves and illustrated each page....
Tech Corner
From the Desk of Miss Harter 100th Day of School QR Code Scavenger Hunt First and second graders participated in a fun activity this week to celebrate the 100th day of school! Students used an iPad to scan various QR codes in order to bring up several different math...
Tech Corner
From the desk of Miss Kaitlin Kenny What's Happening in the Tech Lab? 3rd Grade: Typing, typing, typing! 3rd graders are practicing their typing with an online primary program called Dance Mat Typing. To strengthen their skills and apply them to the...
Tech Corner
From the Desk of Miss Harter First and second graders are now starting an official keyboarding unit with Typing Club. Students will log in each time they do a typing lesson so that we can track their progress over time. Students are excited to see how many stars they...
The Saint James App is Here!
The Saint James App has arrived in the app store just in time for Christmas! Go to the app store now and download the all new Saint James app today! Get it in the Apple App store here! Get it in the Google Play store here! iOS Directions From the Home screen, tap App...
Be an Angel in the Classroom!
Angels in the Classroom is a unique way to provide educational tools, supplies and support for your child’s teacher and classroom. Parents’ Club chairperson, Julie Delaney (julhill@gmail.com), can help you make selections and organize your Angels gift. Check out...
Register for Jr Lions Lacrosse!
Are your boys interested in trying the fastest growing sport in the midwest? Join a great group of boys and coaches to learn about lacrosse! Registration starts December 2nd for the spring 2018 season. Go to www.jrlionslacrosse.com for more information.
Going Paperless
Over the coming months you can expect to see us making more progress in moving towards our goal of a paperless environment. Although in today's world, some processes are more efficiently completed using paper, Saint James School recognizes that rapidly advancing...
Bank Day!
Has your child mentioned Bank Day at school to you? It's a great program to start teaching your child about SAVING. It's easy, fun, and exciting for them to make their deposit right here at St. James School. Read the Bank Day flyer to find out how to start this simple...
Collect Those Boxtops!
Parents’ Club collects BOX TOPS! And, our Box Tops contest is back!!! Box Tops are found on dozens of participating products. The grade who collects the most box tops by the end of the school year will receive a prize! Last year, we collected 13,000 box tops for our...
