St. James Catholic School Weekly News

School Mission Statement The St. James Catholic School Community, a ministry of the parish, empowers students to achieve their full academic and Christian

potential, become prayerful, lifelong learners and good stewards of God’s gifts.

Volume 33 April 18, 2013

Growing Together: Faith, Family and Friends

IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, April 19th

9:00 AM ~ All School Mass –6A 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ~ Buy One/Get One

Scholastic Book Fair! Math Bee for Grades 4th, 5th & 6th

2:10 PM ~ Smart Clubs

Monday, April 22nd

Earth Day: Go Green For God’s Creation

Tuesday, April 23rd

10:00 AM-2:00 PM ~ 7th Grade Study trip to WWI Museum

3:15 PM ~ Chess Club

Wednesday, April 24th

12:00 PM ~ 2nd Grade Going To Town Days! 12:15 PM ~ 8th Grade Spanish Lunch Trip at

Margarita's

Thursday, April 25th

11:00 AM ~ STUCO Lunch 4:00 PM-8:00 PM ~ CiCi’s Pizza Night

For information on the School Calendar

and Lunch Menu please be sure to check

the school website.

BOGO SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

IS COMING TO ST. JAMES! Mrs. Chavez is excited to announce that her favorite book sale is coming! Our Scholastic Book Fair began today, Thursday, April 18th, from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM and continues through tomorrow Friday, April 19th, from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM. You are invited to stop by the sale during these times. ALL items at this fair will be Buy One, Get One FREE (of same or lesser value)! Students can bring money to the BOGO Book Fair. Please send money in an envelope clearly marked with first and last name. The book sale is a great time to stock up on books for summer read-ing. If you would like to volunteer to work the book fair please contact Mrs. Chavez at marilyn.chavez@stjames-

CiCi’s Pizza Night! It is almost time for a St. James restaurant night! Join us on Thursday, April 25th, at CiCi’s Pizza from 4:30 PM-8:00 PM. The class with the highest attendance will win a pizza party! Be sure to come and enjoy pizza and fun, while sup-porting our school! We hope to see you there.

PTO MEETING A SUCCESS! PTO MEETING A SUCCESS! PTO MEETING A SUCCESS! PTO MEETING A SUCCESS!

Thank you to all who came to our PTO meeting on Tuesday night! It was a great meeting with a lot of new and exciting in-formation.

Please join us as we welcome our newly elected officers. Joe McDonald, will be PTO Vice President, and Debbie Florido, PTO Secretary. Welcome aboard, we are so ex-cited to have you! We are very happy to announce that Brenda DePalma has been re-elected as our PTO President.

WE CAN’T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH! As we elect new officers, we would like to extend our thanks to this year’s PTO officers! You have dedicated the last two years to help make our St. James PTO a success! Thank you….Thank you!

Outgoing Officers

Vice President ~ Kathleen Ervie

Secretary ~ Koko Stewart

With Sympathy Our sympathy and prayers are with the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Community in the passing of Sister Irene McGrath.

Sister Irene played a very im-portant role in the opening of St. James School in 1956. She served as the first princi-pal and was a teacher as well. As the Commu-nity of St. James School we appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to her ministry.

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Artist Of The WeekArtist Of The WeekArtist Of The WeekArtist Of The Week Chloe Grothaus: 4th Grade

Project: Yarn Painting Objective:Chloe and her classmates learned about the Huichol Indians and how they used yarn painting for decorative purposes. They used beeswax, honey and tree bark to create their decorative designs. The fourth grade students practiced drawing their cho-sen objects in their sketchbooks, looking closely at line direction, texture, color and pattern. Once Chloe had decided upon her subject matter, a beautiful bird, she then used glue and yarn to create her “painting”. Chloe used the LIFESKILLS of Patience and Perseverance on her yarn paint-ing. Be sure to check out Chloe’s beautiful yarn painting on display in our front hall-way this week!

Go Green for God

Earth Day Celebration Monday, April 22nd, we will once again celebrate Earth Day

at St. James! This is a fun way to show our stewardship for

God’s amazing Creation! This day will be spent working out-

doors on the school grounds and gaining more knowledge in

the classrooms in regards to how we can impact our homes,

school and communities to be more environmentally friendly

to our earth. The students are allowed to be out of uniform

with a donation that will go to the upkeep and additions of the

outdoor classrooms and Grandparent’s Day. Additional infor-

mation will be in your child’s classroom newsletters. Students

may bring an “earth-friendly” cold lunch or have hot lunch as

normally provided by the café.

School Registration For those of you that have completed your on-line application for enrollment, but not yet paid the registration fee for the 2013-2014 school year, it is due at this time. The school fees may be made in payments. If you have any questions, please call the school office and speak to Ruth at 781-4428, ext. 212.

PS/PK Registration Fee Per Student $110

K-8th Registration Fees 1 student $223 2 students $307 3 students $391

K-8th School Fees $313 Per Student Payments due 1 student 2 students 3 students May 3 $113 $213 $313 Aug. 16 $100 $213 $313 Oct. 4 $100 $200 $313

PS/PK School Fee Per Student $62 This may be paid in 2 equal payments May 3 $31 Aug. 16 $31

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Meet Me On The Green!

We are now registering for the 20th Annual St. James Golf Classic! We will be holding the Classic once again at beauti-ful Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville. Again this year, we have access to both courses, so there will be two afternoon shotgun starts! Salt Catering will be provid-ing our banquet, so please plan on staying afterwards as we will be giving out awards and prizes during this time. Go online and get your team signed up as soon as possible, as only the first 250 golfers will receive a Slazenger Duffle Bag full of goodies! New this year, all golfers will be able to sign-up and pay on-line! This will streamline our check-in process on the day of the tournament, which will allow all of you time to enjoy all the food and raffle prizes! Click on the following link to register: http://casbeta.com/preAuction/?eventID=StJamesGolf

Please call or email questions or comments to 816-415-3655 or jpcommodities@kc.rr.com.

See you on Friday, May 31, 2013. Jason Peregrine Golf Tournament Chair

Saint Mary’s

High School Events

Saturday, April 20, 2013 ~ St. Mary's Booster Club will host a Trivia Night for Alumni and Friends of St. Mary's. Doors open at 6:00 PM and Trivia begins at 7:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person. You may bring a team or join one! Plan a theme for your table and prizes will be awarded. Raffles will be available and SMH items will be auctioned. A bottomless cup will be offered for $10. BYOB set-ups will be available. Bring a snack for your table to share. You must be 21 or over. Trivia and DJ by JOJUDE. Sunday, May 5, 2013 ~ You are cordially invited to a Celebration of the Eucharist in honor of Ms. Brenda Peak (42 years), Mr. Glenn Young (41 years), Mr. Tom Bates (39 years), and Mrs. Nilda Bambenek (17 years) who will retire from St. Mary's High School and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph following this school year. Mass is Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church and a reception immediately following in Eskew Audito-rium at St. Mary's High School. Saturday, May 11, 2013 ~ There will be an Alumni Gathering/Party, Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 6:30 PM in the Fieldhouse. The cost is $10.00 at the door to cover the expenses for the party. B.Y.O. drinks for yourself and snacks to share. Must be 21. Music will be provided. Wear or bring your letterman jacket. Tours of the buildings will be available and SMH memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit scholarships for students attending Catholic schools. Let's make this final gathering in the Field-house a memorable one!

Server Training For 4th graders and up

Join Fr. Timothy on April 22nd, at 6:30 PM in the

Church for Server Training.

If you have not turned in a parent permission slip, please

check the website to download a form to fill

out and bring with you.

What a great way for our youth to share in stewardship

with our community!

See you then!

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St. James Family Movie Night! Come and enjoy a movie on us! Come and enjoy a movie on us! Come and enjoy a movie on us! Come and enjoy a movie on us!

8:30 PM ~ Previews 9:00 PM ~ Feature Film

Location: Back of the school

*Please note that in the event of rain or cold weather family movie night will be moved to the school gym.

Movie Dates

Friday, April 26th ~ Honey I Shrunk The Kids Friday, May 17th ~ The Neverending Story

Friday, June 14th ~ WillyWonka & The Chocolate Factory Friday, July 19th ~ Annie

Friday, August 16th ~ The Little Mermaid Friday, September 20th ~ The Muppets

Friday, October 18th ~ The Wizard of OZ *All movies are rated G or PG*

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Two Mad Science Summer Camps To be held at

St. James Catholic School

June 17th to 21st $200.00

Camp A: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ages 7 to 13

Eureka! - The Inventors Camp

Creative Contraption Warning! This is a camp designed by you-the Inventor! Each day you'll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world fa-mous inventors and the most important thing of all - your mind. With a little bit of ingenuity you'll con-struct catapults and forts and then lay siege, fabricate a winning egg drop design, construct a dancing robot

and assemble a working light saber to take home.

June 24th to 28th $100.00

Camp B: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 7 to 13 Secret Agent Lab

Step into the shoes of a detective—uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. Be-come a super sleuth and learn clever ways of performing tasks in this hands-on view of the science that spies use. From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers will have the opportunity

to check out spy equipment, and discover the technological tools of detection!

To Register: Please call 913-888-8877 or online www.madscience.org/kansascity

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St. James “St. James “St. James “St. James “CeramicCeramicCeramicCeramic” Summer Workshop!” Summer Workshop!” Summer Workshop!” Summer Workshop!

This camp offers a chance for an adult to come with a child to par-

ticipate together and create wonderful ceramics artworks!

Child Minimum Age: 8

Limitation: One parent/adult and one child

Previous experience: None required / No supplies needed

Sign up now!!! Class size is limited!

Where: St. James School Art Room

When: (Tues. & Thurs.) June 25th

-27th

Time: 6:00 PM -8:00 PM

Cost: $60.00 (total for 2 people/2 sessions)

” Every child is an artist.

The problem is how to

remain an artist once

he grows up.”

Pablo Picasso

*Be sure to join us for this unique opportunity to spend quality time together and be creative

with a special person! This camp will teach you the basics of clay/ceramics, mold making, glazing,

kiln firing and more! Your project will be fired (high fire functional stoneware) and ready for pick

up a couple of weeks later.

Instructor: Ms. Karen Biggs (Art Teacher)

Note: Wear old clothes☺.

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Registration Form:

Adult’s First and Last Name:

______________________________________________________________

Child’s First and Last Name:

______________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers:

Home_______________________________ Cell _______________________

Email:

_______________________________________________________________

I hereby grant permission for my child(ren) to be included in the photographs, videos, and other re-

cordings made in connection with St. James School and/or the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph for the

St. James “Art Smart” Summer Camp.

□Yes □No

Make checks payable to St. James School (write in the memo – Ceramic Art Camp).

Please return this registration form and the Summer Camp fee to the school or parish office in an envelope marked –

Attention: St. James Art Smart Summer Camp

(309 South Stewart Rd. Liberty, MO 64068) Registration Deadline Date – May 31st

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St. James “St. James “St. James “St. James “Art SmartArt SmartArt SmartArt Smart” ” ” ” Summer Camp! Summer Camp! Summer Camp! Summer Camp!

This camp is for children currently in 2nd

thru 5th

grades.

Sign up now!!! Class size is limited to 24 students!

Where: St. James School Art Room

When: June 24th

-28th

Time: 1:00 PM -4:00 PM

Cost: $60.00 for the week/supplies included

*Be sure to join us for camp and become Art Smart! We will be making lots of fun and colorful projects your

child can be proud of for years to come! Keep your child’s art skills sharpened at Art Camp by creating two

and three dimensional artwork while experimenting with a variety of materials.

Instructor: Ms. Karen Biggs (Art Teacher)

Note: Students will need to bring a snack/drink for a daily break (please bring snacks in a bag marked with

the child’s name).

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Registration Form:

Child’s First and Last Name: ______________________________________________________________

Child’s Current Grade Level: ______________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers: Home_______________________________ Cell ______________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________________________________________________

Relationship: ________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________________________________

I hereby grant permission for my child(ren) to be included in the photographs, videos, and other recordings made in connection with

St. James School and/or the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph for the St. James “Art Smart” Summer Camp.

□Yes □ No

Make checks payable to St. James School (write in the memo – Art Camp).

Please return this registration form and the summer camp fee to the school or parish office in an envelope marked –

Attention: St. James Art Smart Summer Camp

(309 South Stewart Rd. Liberty, MO 64068) Registration Deadline Date – May 31st

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