Greetings from the Dean's Office!

 

Long weekend is just around the corner, which means we are also getting ready for all the things that mean Commencement is near: AP Exams, the Second Form Trip to D.C., Hershey Park, and of course, prom.  This year's prom will return to Musket Ridge Golf Course and will be on May 17th.  So don't be surprised if you child asks to go shopping for their dress or tux while home over break.  If students hope to get a tux through the School's vendor, Potomac Bridals, April 17th is the last day to do so.  More information on that here.

 

Along with this, I want to make sure that parents are aware of extra charges that accompany them. Please be aware of the following charges that students may put on their accounts:

• Prom Ticket
• Tuxedo Rental
• Hershey Park Ticket
• Sixth Form boys- graduation pants & tie 

If you have any questions or concerns about charges on your student's account, please contact me or the Business Office.

 

There are many recurring and new announcements below, so please be sure to read on.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Steve Lachut
Dean of Students

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Duty Captains: Mrs. James and Mr. McDonald

Notes: Open Weekend

 

Friday

4:30 - JV Baseball vs GDS

4:30 - Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Maret

6:00 - Dinner (required)

6:30 - Faculty on duty for trips

 

7:00-9:00 - Open Gym

10:00 - Check-in at Kemp Hall (required)

10:30-11 - Check-in on dorm (required)

 

Saturday

8:00 - Breakfast

8:15 - Antietam Service-Learning Trip

10:30 - Trip to H-Mart in Frederick

11:00 - Varsity Baseball vs GDS (Dougle Header)

12:00 - Lunch (required)

12:00 - Boys Varsity Lacroses vs. Wheeling Jesuit

1:00- Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Bullis

2:00 - Faculty on duty for trips

4:00 - Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. St. Mary's Ryken

4:00 - Depart for the Orioles vs Yankees

5:00 - Depart for dinner theater (Mama Mia)

6:00 - Dinner (required)

7:00 - Open Gym

10:00 - Check-in at Kemp Hall (required)

10:30-11 - Check-in on dorm (required)

 

Sunday

8:00 - Breakfast

11:00 - Chapel

12:15 - Brunch (required)

1:15 - Local Shopping

3:00-5:00 Open Library

3:00-5:00 Fine Arts Open

3:00-5:00 Open Gym

6:00 - Dinner

6:00 - Winter Sports Varsity Banquet

7:45 - On Dorm Check-In

IMPORTANT NOTES

Student Travel Opportunities:

 

Very excitingly, Mr. and Mrs. Lachut's trip to Spain over Spring Break 2020 has reached capacity! We will continue to take names for a waitlist, so please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lachut with questions or to get your son or daughter's name on the waitlist. Parents and students who have confirmed their interest with Mrs. Lachut are invited to attend an informational meeting during Alumni Weekend (time and location TBA). We are thrilled about the level of interest shown by both students and parents and are already looking forward to a meaningful journey next March.

 

Mr. McDonald will be offering his fifth International trip in the Spring of 2020.  Next year's Spring break destination is Belize!  For information check out this link.  

 

Enrollment for Ms. Miller's 2019 Thanksgiving break trip is ending April 8th. This trip will go to several European countries and focuses on celebrating the holidays through traditional foods and Christmas markets. There are several spots available for students or parents; if you have any questions you can email Cat Miller look at the website

From The Theater Director:

 

On Sunday, April 7, the choir will be singing at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 10033 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, for the 9:15 service of Holy Eucharist.  Friends and family are welcome to attend.  

 

SJS Theater director Charlotte La Nasa is directing the spring production for Shepherd Univeristy's Contemporary Art and Theater Major. The play, "The Tomb of King Tot" By Olivia Dufault, will run April 5-6 and 11-13 in the Marinoff Theater. If you are in Shepherdstown, check out this fun, witty, and visually stunning production! 

 

SJS students will attend on Friday April 5, and will have the chance to meet the designers, take a tour behind the scenes, and experience the set. (Tickets $5 for students) 

From Athletics:

 

As the spring athletic seasons begin to ramp up, don't forget to visit our online store at BJ's Custom Creations. There's a variety of items and you can personalize them to any sport you want, even fall and winter if you missed it! Feel free to contact Laurie Douglass if you have any questions.

Support Saint James School on Washington County Gives - Tuesday, May 7:

 

Saint James School will once again be participating in Washington County Gives, a 24-hour, online giving promotion hosted by the Community Foundation of Washington County MD for nonprofit organizations in the county. Now in its seventh year, Washington County Gives will includes 90+ nonprofits who are eligible to receive pro-rated matching dollars and prize money.

 

This year's day of giving is Tuesday, May 7. We hope you will consider supporting Saint James School by donating to our Annual Fund through the Washington County Gives website.  You do not have to reside in Washington County to participate.

 

Advance giving starts on April 23 if you wish to give early!

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR DONATION PAGE

From the Yearbook Staff:

 

Purchase an ad in the Bai Yuka yearbook: The Bai Yuka staff invites you to purchase a yearbook ad in order to honor a Saint James student, a graduating Sixth Former, or to promote your business. Ads are available in a variety of sizes and price points. To purchase an ad, please visit the Balfour website. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zawie at vlzawie@stjames.edu

From The Parents Association:

 

Thank you to those who have donated to the Annual Fund!  There is still time and we desperately need your help to hit 100%.  We can't do it without everyone's help.  We are still falling short and hopefully, we can all step up just as the Trustees, faculty and entire staff do!  Current parents should leading the way! Make your gift online.

 

Please take a minute to visit our volunteer website iVolunteer.  We have lots of opportunities to get on campus and help before the end of the year. We are ALWAYS in need of help. Our concession's sales support the school in ways such as: the senior leadership experience, senior ornaments, senior gifts, staff Christmas gifts, Next Level board for Alumni to name a few! We truly can't do it without volunteers. We hope to see more new faces this spring. Thank you to our new and old volunteer's willingness to jump in and help.  

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