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           SJS Church
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
   New Handbook
   General PTC Meeting               Guidelines
    ◦   Upcoming Events
                                      ◦ Car Line Procedures
    ◦   PTC Board Members
                                      ◦ TCCBED Accreditation
    ◦   Volunteer Opportunities
                                        School Calendar
    ◦   Budget                        ◦ Attendance Policy
         Income & Expenses
                                      ◦ Tardy Policy
                                      ◦ Birthday Celebrations

                                     Meet Our New Families
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
St. Francis De Sales
                                Patron Saint

“What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel
       of love, and an ocean of patience.”
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
TITLE                           Board Member

Co-Presidents           Jessica Garcia, David Toscano, Sr.
Vice Presidents         Joe Henry Martinez, David Toscano, Jr.
Secretary               Ashley Lomas
Treasurer               Melani Duran
Action Team             JoAnn Hernandez, Lucia Puente
Publicity / Marketing   Nicolette Douglous, Jorge Siller
                        Angelica Montez, Justin and Martha Alvarez,
Hospitality             Esperanza Glen
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
   Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm
    ◦ Parent/Student Handbook

   Thurs., Nov. 18th @ 6 pm
    ◦ Oratory Night

   Thurs., Jan. 27th @ 6 pm
    ◦ Night of the Arts

             Earn 1 Parent Service Hour
      per family for every meeting you attend!
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
   Monetary donations accepted; please send donation with your
    child in a ziploc bag or envelope labeled with event name.
    SignUpGenius link available for additional volunteer
    opportunities.
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AADA92FA6F85-
    welcome
SJS Church Sun., Aug. 8th @ 3 pm - stjamesschoolsa.org
   Virtual option: October 10th - 24th
   Safe Environment Training
    ◦ Protecting God's Children & Sexual Harassment
   Criminal Background Check

    ◦ To see if your background check and trainings are up
      to date, please contact Ms. Kathy via email at
      k.urdialez@stjamesschoolsa.org with your full name
      and DOB.
Event                Amount Raised   Dining        Amount
                                     Event         Raised
Sausage Fundraiser   $230.00
Santa Pictures       $801.95         Kona Ice      $150.00
Christmas Play       $554.75         Peter Piper   $327.17
Concessions
                                     Willies       $56.63
Cowboy Breakfast     $856.12
                                     Willies       $98.46
NIOSJ                $611.83
                                     Peter Piper   $107.03
BBQ Plate Sale       $5,228.63

           Total Profits
                                         $9,022.57
        from 2020-2021
   Faculty Appreciation               Community Building
    ◦   Back-to-School lunch            ◦ Back-to-School Community
                                          Social
    ◦   Advent Retreat
                                        ◦ Ice Cream Social
    ◦   Teacher Appreciation Week
                                        ◦ Drive-in Rosary
    ◦   Faculty and Staff shirts
                                       General Operating
   Student Appreciation
                                        ◦ Archdiocesan PTC Fee
    ◦ 8th Grade Scholarships to
      Catholic high schools            Promotional Materials
    ◦ Playground equip. for each        ◦   Teacher of the Year ad.
      class                             ◦   2 Street banners
    ◦ 3 Projectors                      ◦   Fence banner
    ◦ Technology upgrades               ◦   Yard Signs
   Attend an event
   Limit 2 family
    members per event for       Volunteer at an event
    first round volunteer       Serve on a board
    sign-up                     Volunteer as a coach
   5 service hours earned
                                Donate items to an event
    for Coaching a CYO          Donate items to your
    sport per sport              child’s classroom
   5 service hours for
    serving as a CYO
    Board Member
St. James CYO
   Fall Sports
    ◦ Flag Football
    ◦ Soccer
    ◦ Volleyball
   Ages 3 and up

Register In-Person
 Thursday, Aug. 12th
@ 4:30 -6:30
at SJS Back-to-School event
 $125 – Accepting Cash or
  Check ONLY
   President - Mika Martinez
   Vice-President - Lydia Vela
   Secretary - Hailynn Pineda
   Treasurer - Devin San Miguel
   Religious Commissioner - Jocelyn Garcia
   Ecology Commissioner - Nadia Vela
   Commissioner of Sports - Liliana Hernandez
   Student Council Reporter - Kathan Hansen

               Opening Song for the Year
                 “Joyful” by Dante Bowe
             https://youtu.be/cCXp9nP8Lc8
   Safety Plan Updates
    ◦ Contingency Plan
    ◦ Accepting COVID Vaccination
      Verification for students

   Car Line Procedures

   TCCBED Accreditation
    ◦ School Calendar

   Attendance Policy
    ◦ Tardy Policy

   Birthday Celebrations

https://stjamesschoolsa.org/2020-2021-student-
                parent-handbook
Contingency Plan
                                 #Mustang
   1. Continue to provide in-
    person instruction only       Strong!
   2. Transition to a closed
    campus – no visitors

   3. Transition to car line
    ONLY for drop-off and        #Salesian
    pick-up
                                  Strong!
SJS COVID Vaccination Form Web Page – Complete Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5SVHWkpRP9LBjCRaU97
               bkbVFHHI_YxptjpoQv2hciq7OsuA/viewform

   Students’ first and last name

   Grade

   First Vaccination Date

   Second Vaccination Date

   Upload copy of student’s vaccination card

                             SJS Web Site
Option 1: Park and Walk
 Park in the church parking lot and walk your
  child into the gym. ALL students must be
  accompanied by an adult when entering the
  gym. Gym doors close at 7:40 a.m. Students
  arriving after 7:40 a.m. enter through the
  cafeteria doors to properly record tardies.

Option 2: Car Line Drop-Off
 All vehicles will follow the path nearest the
  gym. Adults remain in vehicles while a staff
  member accompanies students into the gym.
  Gates close at 7:40 a.m. After 7:40 a.m.,
  adults must park in church parking lot and
  walk their child to the cafeteria to properly
  record tardies.
Car Line
 Option
7:00 am –
 7:40 am
During the first week or two of school, parents/guardians will
    be asked to present ID in order to pick up the child/children.

   Option 1: Drive-up Dismissal
     ◦ 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. - MUST APPLY

   Option 2: Park and Walk
     ◦ 3:20 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
   1. APPLY for drive-up dismissal
    ◦ School Updates Web Page – Due Wed., Aug. 11th
Drive-up Dismissal Request Form

   2. MUST have extenuating circumstances

   3. Once approved, RECEIVE a car placard to
    place in the window.
                                            SJS Car
   4. MUST have placard to enter.          Placard
Nunes gate opens            Students escorted to cars
    3:00 pm – 3:10 pm
                                WAIT!
    Gates close at 3:10 pm
                                Exit all at once – follow
   Turn RIGHT into the          the line
    courtyard from Nunes
                                MUST TURN RIGHT on
   Cars park in rows            Nogalitos

   MUST REMAIN in cars at      The exiting gate will
    all times                    close at 3:20 p.m.

          MUST have placard to enter!
   Park in church parking     Early Learning Center
    lot                        Pick-up
    ◦ No parking on Nunes       Enter ELC on cafeteria
    ◦ EXIT ONLY on Theo
                                 side
   EVERYONE WEARS A
    MASK– thank you!
   Office doors open around      Please form a line
    3:20 p.m.
   Enter school grounds          Exit opposite hallway

               Exit Nunes pedestrian gate OR
                     Exit office side gate
   Supervision ends at 3:40 p.m.

    ◦ Extended Care program
      Drop-ins accepted – fees apply

    ◦ Extracurricular Activities may remain on school
      grounds. Unsupervised students will be placed in
      Extended Care and fees will be applied.

           We will always take care of our
                 precious students.
   No student pick-up the last hour of the day
    ◦ Before 2 pm on regular school days
    ◦ Before 11 am on noon dismissal days

   90% attendance rate required

   Please stay home if you are sick and notify
    the office.
    ◦ Please call the school office before 9 am.
   10th Tardy
Gates/Doors close             ◦ Letter from the Principal &
                                Meeting with the
   at 7:40 a.m.                 Counselor

                             16th – 20th tardy
                              ◦ $5.00 charge for EACH
                                TARDY added to FACTS

                             21st tardy +
      Granted                 ◦ $10.00 charge for EACH
 15 no-fault tardies            TARDY added to FACTS
  per school year

  Tardy arrivals will be reported on the student’s
  report card.
Self-Study Year
   Normal year
    ◦ 10 half days
   Self-study year
    ◦ 6 extra half days

    Total this year
    = 16 half days

   Thursday/Friday
    noon dismissal
   School-wide Recognition
    ◦ Free-dress pass - third Wednesday of each month
      Announced at Morning Message on this Wednesday
   Welcome to bring a healthy snack on child’s
    birthday
    ◦ Must give to teacher BEFORE school
    ◦ Office cannot accept items for birthdays
    ◦ Celebration for classmates only
   No deliveries accepted
    ◦ balloons, flowers, presents, etc.
Pre-Kinder & Kinder         1st - 8th Grade
                       ( $3.50 per meal )       ( $4.00 per meal )

5 Meal Ticket               $17.50                   $20.00
10 Meal Ticket              $35.00                   $40.00

                Lunches served in closed containers.
                     If not purchasing a lunch,
                        please bring a lunch.
                        No visitors for lunch.
                  No fast food allowed. No soda.

 Orders accepted over                         Pay in person
    the phone at                             7 am – 8:15 am
   210-413-5149                             near the cafeteria
Let’s Get Ready!
1. Enjoy the rest of summer!
2. Purchase the following items:
    1. Face Mask or Neck Gaiter – Must be one of the
       following solid school colors: black, navy blue,
       hunter green, gray, or SJS plaid
    2. Personal Water Bottles – All must bring his/her
       own water bottle for personal use
      Clear (opaque) water bottles can be used by students,
       and only water may be inside
      Names should be clearly written on the bottles or
       containers
    3. School Supplies from list
    4. School Uniform – ALL BLACK shoes

3. Finish Summer Reading.
4. Schedule a hair appointment.
5. Start waking up early.
Bring your school supplies and
      meet your teacher!
Mission Statement

 St. James the Apostle
     Catholic School
  is a Christ-centered
   community where
 children can grow in
faith, values of service
      and academic
       excellence.
*ALL STUDENTS, please wear your REGULAR UNIFORM
(NO P.E. Uniform) for the first day of school for photos!

  Please arrive by             Morning Message
     7:35 a.m.                begins at 7:40 a.m.
St. Francis De Sales
                                              Patron Saint

                                         “What we need is a cup of
                                              understanding,
                                              a barrel of love,
                                         and an ocean of patience.”

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