SJES March Newsletter
2024
A note from the Head of School 🐣
And just like that...here we are! As it does each year, spring meets us right where we are and brings with it a refreshing perspective full of hope and excitement.
When spring comes, I always find myself reflecting over a renewed sense of hopefullness in God's plan for my life; I am hopeful in God's control and the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 is one of my all time favorite scriptures and it continues to give me a gentle nudge in reminding me to rest in the hope that comes only from letting go and allowing Him to have His way with all things.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13
When we truly trust Him and the power of the Holy Spirit, this allows us to rest in hope becuase we are no longer in control. But the truth is, we've never been (and will never be) in control. This renewed sense of freedom allows us to be hopeful as it removes any pressure we place on ourselves to perform, to be perfect, or to do the right thing 100% of the time. The truth is we will mess up and we will fall short. And as silly as it sounds, we can find hope in that. Hope that comes from trusting He is bigger than our mistakes and hope in the joy found from understanding His mercies are new each and every single day.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:31
This spring, I hope you can join me in letting go and allow Him to have His way your life. I hope that you can rest in knowing this has been (and will always be) His plan for you and me.
With so much love, 🐇 🌷
Taylor Jones
SJES Head of School
⭐SJES PA is hosting a Bingo! night⭐
Summer Program
Enrollment for our 2024 summer program is now open! SJES will have two summer sessions this year, each lasting 4-weeks.
- Session 1 will run June 3rd thru June 28th
- Session 2 will run July 1st thru August 2nd
If you enroll between now and March 28th, you'll receive half-off your registration fee. Click the picture to visit our website or call the front office for more information!
Click the link below to access the registration packet.
PA Meeting
Our next Parent's Association Meeting is MARCH 7th at 4:30 in the Parish Hall. During this month's meeting we will cover additional details about our upcoming PA events Western Day (April 10) and Bingo! night (April 27th).
School Closure
SJES will be closed for Spring Break March 11th - 15th.
2024-2025 SJES Enrollment Packet
Enrollment for 2024-2025 school year is now open to the community at large on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please note the following information pertaining to tuition and fees.
- If 2024 – 2025 tuition is paid in full by April 30, 2024, tuition will be calculated according to the 2023 – 2024 rates.
- If 2024 – 2025 tuition is paid in full after April 30, 2024, but before August 1, 2024, tuition will be calculated at a 3% discount.
- If multiple children from the same family are enrolled in St. James, each additional older sibling will receive a 10% discount as well as a $200 registration fee discount.
- All successful referrals will result in a $500 credit per family. Referred families must be enrolled for at least a full month.
- Registration fees are due in full by April 30, 2024.
Click the link below to access the registration packet. Reach out to the front office with any questions.
Pre-K 7-Acre Wood Field Trip
Pre-k families,
MONDAY, March 25th Pre-k will be traveling to 7-acre woods for a field trip. We will arrive at 10AM and return to school by approximately 1:00PM. It is important that you provide transportation for your child.
See the attached form for additional information.
Follow Our SJES PA Facebook
Have you joined our SJES PA Facebook page?! Following along via the PA Facebook page is a great way to stay in the know about all of our fun activites for our students. There, you will find access to lots of pictures, details about events, as well as ways and opportunities to become more involved in your child's SJES expereince! The PA Facebook page is private and monitored by one of our amazing SJES moms. Before being accepted into the group you must answer a series of questions. Once your request to join has been looked over, you will either gain access or be denied.
Click on the picture to access the PA Facebook Page.
Parent Training Opportunity
Texas Children's Hospital is offering 14 free 1-hour training sessions covering strategies on how to improve your child's early language development and ways to prepare your child for success in school.
See that attached flyer for more information!
🐣Easter Egg Ideas for Home🐣
Important Upcoming Dates
*Bolded dates are newly added or changed.
3/11 - 3/15 - Spring Break - CLOSED
3/23 - Car Boot Sale! **SCHOOL FUNDRAISER**
3/25 - Pre-k Field Trip - 10AM @ 7-Acre Woods
3/29 - Early Bird Discount for 2024 Summer Program enrollment ends
3/29 - Good Friday - CLOSED
4/3 - Picture Day
4/10 - Western Day
4/27 - PA Bingo! Night 6PM-9PM **PA FUNDRAISER**
5/1 - Summer Program Enrollment Ends
5/6 - 5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/16 - Spring Show
5/22 - Pre-K Graduation
5/24 - Last Day of School
5/27 - Memorial Day - CLOSED
6/3 - 6/28 - Summer Session 1
7/1 - 8/2 - Summer Session 2
8/12 - First day of 2024-2025 School Year