The Shark Tells

Week of September 2, 2024

Academics & Athletics

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend, took a break from school work, and enjoyed the beginning of college football season.

At SJM, we are continuing to delve deeper into subject matter. Most students have finished their beginning of the year tests. These i-Ready tests let teachers and students know where they academically at the beginning of the year. Students will take these tests again in the spring to show how much they have grown over the course of the school year.

School athletic teams have been practicing and begin competing this week. All tickets should be purchased online prior to the game. If the game is a "home" game, you can purchase tickets here.

If the game is "away," there is a short video you can watch to demonstrate the process. View the video.

SJM Robotics Team

The St. James Robotics Team is now accepting applications. This is NOT Lego robotics. The robotics club will build a remote-control submarine! If interested, please see Ms. Buckley room C-14 or Mr. Carroll B-14 for an application. Spaces are limited so sign up quickly if interested!

Environmental Club

The Science and Environmental Club is starting up for the year. If you are interested in science or the environment, this club is for you. Come work in the garden, make projects out of repurposed materials, and get hands-on experience with our local ecosystems. Interested students should get a sign-up paper from Mrs. Richardson, Ms. Gauck, or Mrs. Buckley. Our first meeting will be next week.

PSAT/SAT Prep Tutoring

The PSAT is October 9! Tutoring is available to students enrolled in English I, Algebra I, and Geometry students. Morning tutoring is 7:20-8:00am and afternoon tutoring is 3:45-4:45pm. Contact Whitney Lewis or Madonna Gabert for more information. You must provide your own transportation.

Monday, Sept. 2

Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, Sept. 3

PSAT tutoring 7:20 - 8:00am C 5
Jr. Beta Club meeting 3:45 - 4:30pm LLC
PSAT tutoring 3:45 - 4:45pm C 5
Football practice 4:00 - 6:00pm
B Team Cheer practice 4:00 - 6:00pm
Multilingual Learner Parent Night 6:00 - 7:00pm C 12

Wednesday, Sept. 4

FCA 7:20 - 8:00am Chorus Room
Football scrimmage @ SJH 6:00pm (Tickets)

Thursday, Sept. 5

Band, Orchestra, & Chorus fundraiser begins and goes through 9/26
PSAT tutoring 7:20 - 8:00am C 5
PSAT tutoring 3:45 - 4:45pm C 5
Environmental Club 3:45 - 4:45pm B 13
Football practice 4:00 - 5:30pm
B Team Cheer practice 4:00 - 6:00pm
SJM Performing Arts Parent Meeting 6:00 - 7:00pm Auditorium

Friday, Sept. 6

Football practice 4:00 - 5:30pm

Saturday, Sept. 7

Girl's B Team & JV Volleyball - Conway Tournament

Sunday, Sept. 8

It's National Grandparents Day!

Looking Ahead. . .

Tues., 9/10 -- Girls JV Volleyball @ MBH 5:30pm
Wed., 9/11 -- Football @ SJH 6:00pm
Wed., 9/11 -- PTA Meeting 3:45 - 4:30pm
Thurs., 9/12 -- Girls B Team & JV Volleyball @ SJH 5:00pm

Interested in Boys Lacrosse?

Any student interested in boys lacrosse should send a text or email to Coach Wayne Fussaro (412)996-7460 - wfussaro@hotmail.com to include your name and grade. We will start conditioning on Tuesday September 3 at 5:30pm at the high school.

We also have a new communication app for this coming year.

Parents and athletes should download the St. James Athletics App in the apple or google play store
Select the Options Bar
Then Select messaging
Create an account. You will receive an email to verify the email address provided.
After verifying your account, you will be able to select "enter group code". Varsity boys lacrosse will be code 2287 and JV boys lacrosse will be 2319

Students need to make sure they have completed and updated all items in studentcentral.bigteams (Formerly Planet HS) before being are able to participate in any training and/or conditioning. Go to studentcentral.bigteams.com and complete all areas along with having a student physical completed. The St. James training staff can and will assist you if you need assistance or have questions.

Baseball and Conditioning

Anyone interested in trying out for baseball please get in touch with Coach Centracchio to be added to the contact list for information about baseball throughout the school year.

After-school weightlifting will start on September 3rd and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the high school. There is an athletic bus that will transport you to the high school. Weightlifting ends at 5 p.m. To participate, you must first be fully cleared in Big Teams. After you are fully cleared, email Coach Centracchio and he will send you a bus note to fill out.