Principal's Corner
Star News -St. James Catholic School -August 24, 2018
Gospel Value: Respect
Respecting the life and dignity of myself and each person in thought, word and action.
Dear Star Families and Friends,
Last week our teachers spent time with procedures, rules, and routines. This week our teachers went into full swing introducing subjects and getting started with academics. In addition to academics, here at St. James we teach our mission of making sure our students know, love and serve God through worship, study and service to others. In the next month we will begin our service projects. I strongly feel we are here in this world to not only help ourselves, but to help others too. If you have any ideas or would like to help in our service projects, please call me anytime. Mother Teresa once said, “Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love”.
Have a blessed weekend!
Alicia Vazquez
Principal
This year our Gospel Value is RESPECT!
What Does Respect Look Like? Your child's daily interaction with adults and kids alike will be more pleasant if he/she speaks and acts respectfully. Try these tips for helping your child learn about respect.
Respectful Replies- Model having a respectful discussion with your child, other adults, and teachers. Using phrases such as, "Thank you", "please", and "excuse me" can go a long way in modeling respect.
Everyday Acts-Model ways we need to respect our neighbors. Sharing with others, holding the door, and simply showing acts of kindness.
These are a few simple but effective ways to model respect. We believe one essential element in renewing and envisioning the Catholic identity of our schools is to implement Gospel values across the curriculum. Respect is a Gospel value lived from the inside out. May we seek to instill the desire within our children to help impact our community always.
NEWS and more...
Dismissal Procedures
Please remember to stay in the line. No cutting. Do not walk across the parking lot. Also, make sure your name card is visible and easy to see for our teachers. This allows them to move our lines faster and smoother. Our number one priority is your children are safe when loading. If we work together we can accomplish this transition easily!
Child Abuse Reporting
Under Oklahoma law, all individuals MUST report an incident of suspicion of child abuse of a minor (person under 18 years of age) to the civil authorities. The OK Department of Human Services has established a statewide abuse reporting hotline: 1-800-522-3511. The number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you feel a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Circle of Grace
This is a program our teachers will begin on September 10th. It teaches our students how to stay safe, protect themselves, and communicate potential or actual danger to entrusted adults. The curriculum is available in the principal’s office for review. All students will participate in the instruction unless an exemption form (available in the office) is completed by the parent and returned to the school office by September 7.
Join NOW!
RenWeb’s ParentsWeb is a private and secure parents’ portal that will allow parents to view academic information specific to their children, while protecting their children’s information from others. You may view your child’s grades, attendance, as well as other useful school information. You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary. Go to 1. https://www.renweb.com/ 2. Go to ParentsWeb Login 3. Click- Create New Parent's Web 4. Add- District Code: SJG-OK, Username-first initial and last name, make a password.
St. James Choir
Practice for the school choir begins Tuesday, September 11th from 3:00 to 3:40 in the church. For students in grades 2-7, who would like to participate, please complete and return the sign-up sheet that was given to your child by Mrs. Stang as soon as possible.
SPIRIT DAY!
Wear your St. James spirit shirt on Friday, August 31st. Appropriate jeans and jean shorts are allowed. If you do not have a spirit shirt you can wear the school colors RED, BLUE, WHITE.
Photos of the week!
Pre-k3-Marble Painting the Letter M!
St. James Catholic School
Email: avazquez@stjames-catholic.org
Website: http://stjamesokc.com
Location: 1224 Southwest 41st Street, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Phone: 405-636-6810
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjamesschoolokc
St. James the Greater Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, or athletic and other school-administered programs, including student admission.