Thunder News Flash – December 9, 2023

Just a reminder that this is the last week to bring in items for the Giving Tree. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

The Senior’s lunch will take place on Wed. Dec. 20th at 12pm and Musical Performance at 1pm.

The Christmas Musical, Jingle Bell Beach, will be presented on Thursday, Dec. 21st at 1pm & 7pm.

*** This year, we will have a box for donations.  Attendees will receive a ticket if they make a donation.  The ticket will be placed in a basket for a draw of a beautiful Christmas basket that will be drawn on the last day of school.  The basket has a cozy blanket, a handmade Christmas story book and lots of treats for a fun family night in. Donations will help to cover some of the costs going into the Musical and we will also be making a donation to Chalice.  Thank you for your continued support!

Do you want 2 front row Christmas concert tickets for the 7pm show?  Follow the school on Facebook and Instagram.  Leave a comment during December 11 – 19 to be entered into the draw.  Good luck!

Does your child currently enrolled in the school have a sibling who will be starting Kindergarten in September 2024?  Or, do they have a sibling entering any grade from Grades 1 – 7 in September 2024 who you would like to enrol in our school?  If so, please send an email to the school office by clicking here and request a Sibling Application Package.  Please fill out and return completed Sibling Application Packages before the Christmas break.  Thank you!

Just a reminder that we will be hosting a Thunder Family Skate on Dec. 22 at 1:00 until 2:30 at MSA Arena.  An email was sent out this week to announce that the PSG will be covering the cost of this event to make it a FREE family event!  We look forward to seeing many of you there.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news that will benefit your children and our school community!

Starting January 8th, we will be launching our free daily Breakfast Program from 8:10 to 8:25 AM, aiming to support our families.  We were successful in securing a grant from the government’s Feeding the Futures program to support our daily breakfast initiative.

🍽️ How to Join:

To enroll your child, simply email the school office at office@stjameselementary.ca with your family name and the number of children who will be participating. Your prompt response will help us ensure a smooth start to this program.

📅 Program Details:

• Start Date: January 8th
• Time: 8:10 to 8:25 AM
• Location: French Room

Once you confirm your child’s participation, they can head to the French room each morning for the remainder of the school year at 8:10 to start their day with a nutritious breakfast!  We will have staff members on hand to warmly greet your children and serve them a nutritious breakfast.

Thank you for being a valued part of the St. James Elementary community. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

We’re excited to share some positive news with you. Our school has been fortunate to receive a grant through the provincial program, Feeding the Futures. This initiative aims to support families facing food insecurities, and we’re delighted to be able to extend that support to you.

In the spirit of the season, we’ll be distributing grocery gift cards before the Christmas break to assist families in need. Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and rest assured, all information will be kept strictly confidential.

If you feel that this assistance would be beneficial for your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing the office at office@stjameselementary.ca by Dec. 15th. We’re here to help and want to ensure that everyone in our school community can enjoy a warm and nourishing holiday season.  

Our school Open House is on Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30.  Please invite family and friends who might be interested in sending their children to St. James and St. Ann’s School.

Here is a list of the Costumes for the Christmas concert by Grade: