The "Turkey Trot" version of the St. James Royal 5K Race was a HIT! Thanks to everyone who came out to run, volunteer, or cheer!
A few reminders for tomorrow's Veterans Parade:
1. Students may ride to school WITH their Veterans and be in the parade and will not be counted tardy.
2. The parade will begin at 9:00, and you may begin lining up in the front car line around 8:30 am.
3. There will be a special presentation, opportunity for pictures, and shopping in the book fair following the parade.
4. It's ok if you did not RSVP, all Veteran families are welcome to participate.
No school for students or staff on Veterans Day (November 11)
OH NO! Mrs. Clancy is officially locked up in the display case! This is a reward for students meeting their fundraising goal throughout the Fun Run. We hope the Knights enjoy seeing her as they pass going to lunch. #WeLoveMrsClancy #KnightsAreTheMostFun
Congrats to Ms. Tocco's 3rd grade class for having the overall highest percentage of attendance in October at 97.63%!
The book fair is COMING! Look at all the exciting things headed our way.
Here are our October library stats!
Spirit Wear holiday sale starts today, with guaranteed delivery by 12/23 if ordered by 12/10. 1stplace.sale/57882
📚 Book Fair Announcement! 📚
Get ready—the Book Fair arrives this week! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Students will have a chance to preview on Thursday, with shopping beginning on Friday. Please look out for information from your child's teacher about specific shopping opportunities.
This year, the e-wallet is available again! The e-wallet is a digital payment account, allowing students to shop without cash. For more details and to set up an account, see the link provided in the email following this message.
Parents are invited to shop with their child during two special times outside of school hours:
📅 Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8–10 AM (during the 5K)
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 3:00–4:00 PM (after school)
Additionally, we will have two raffle baskets available at the Book Fair! Proceeds from these baskets will benefit both our library and the Love Our Veterans Thrift Store in honor of Veterans Day. Raffle tickets are $1. The drawing will be on Monday, Nov. 18 The baskets are themed as follows:
🇺🇸 Patriotic Basket
🐾 Dog Man Basket
Thank you to everyone who generously donated items to help fill these baskets. We’re excited to celebrate reading with you!
SJES Book Fair Website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stjameselementaryschool16
Ms. Parsons won our October "Roller Coaster" for her dedication to meeting student needs in the classroom and on the bus. Thanks Ms. Parsons, for all you do!
Today's bell ringers:
Mrs. Panepinto's third graders met their reading stamina goal and Mrs. Boorman met a work goal! YAY everyone!
Schools are used as voting sites and are therefore closed for students on November 5.
We had 2 classes meet their reading stamina goals and got to come ring our Knighting Bell today! Yahoo! Congrats Mrs. Van. Cleave's class and Mrs. Castillo's class!
If you're not running our 5K, would you consider volunteering? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BA5A62CA5FA7-52778484-5kroyal#/
We were all in camo today for spirit week!
TOMORROW: Inside out and backwards day!
Please complete this Google Form by Friday, 11/1 if your family requests assistance this holiday season!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXSx2QXPxDskCSvJQd9pynd2FmcbLUicVDRn3SJ1rGEPFx-w/viewform
Today was "vacation day" for spirit week! Check out all our travelers :)
Tomorrow is CAMO DAY!
Today is "vacation day" for Spirit Week and our 4th graders went on a "vacation" (field trip) today to ELMS to participate in Careers on Wheels!
Can you be a volunteer for our fall book fair? Click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EAFA92BA2FC1-52746533-book#/
