Welcome to the Saint James PTA
On behalf of the entire Parent Teacher Association Executive Board, welcome!
PTA Mission: The PTA at Saint James Elementary School fosters a cooperative relationship between the parents, faculty and staff of Saint James Elementary School for the enrichment of our children’s educational experience. Through volunteer efforts, fundraising endeavors and event planning, the PTA supports the educational, spiritual, physical and financial development of the Saint James Elementary School community.
What our funds raise: PTA funds are an essential part of the Saint James Elementary School budget. For example, PTA funds help support new curriculum material, technology, facility upgrades, school supplies, the school nurse and social worker, among others. We also support events such as Red Ribbon Week, New Family Social, Caresteps, and Catholic Schools Week.
Volunteers: Volunteers are essential to running all aspects of PTA activities. Our programs can only be successful with your help and support. Please reach out to any PTA member for volunteer opportunities.
See our 2020-2021 calendar of events below:
|
Activity |
Details |
Chair/Email |
Notes | |
| August | Used Uniform Donation Drop Off |
August 24 |
SJS Foyer | |
| Used Uniform SETUP | August 24 11:00am-1:00pm |
SJS Gym | ||
| Used Uniform Sale | August 25 10:00am-12:00pm |
SJS Gym | ||
| September | PTA Meeting |
September 9 |
|
Meeting ID:
792 9870 7490
Passcode: 4KsiWG
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| October | PTA Meeting |
October 7 |
|
Meeting ID:
725 2733 0140
Passcode:
9vte34
|
| Philly Pretzel Day (October 14) | Orders due October 13 | Alina Fotache | Order Form | |
| Donut Cider Fundraiser | Until October 19 | Liz Sutphin | Flyer & Order Form | |
| Trunk or Treat | October 24 7:00pm-9:00pm |
Jolene Suth | Flyer | |
| Apple Cider Sale | Due October 30 | Liz Sutphin | Flyer | |
| November | PTA Meeting | November 4 7:00pm (Virtual) |
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Meeting ID:
828 5902 5193
Passcode:
927740
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| Philly Pretzel Day (November 11) | Orders due November 6 | Alina Fotache | Order Form | |
| December | Poinsettia Sale | Orders due December 2 |
|
Order Form |
| PTA Meeting | December 2 7:00pm (Virtual) |
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Meeting ID:
830 1944 0541
Passcode:
690974
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| Christmas Cookie Kits | Orders due December 4 |
|
Order Form | |
| Philly Pretzel Day (December 9) | Orders due December 4 |
|
Order Form | |
| January | PTA Meeting (Closed) |
January 6
7:00pm (Virtual) |
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| Philly Pretzel Day (January 20) |
Orders due January 15 |
|
Order Form | |
|
Skating Event |
CANCELED |
Susan Marino | ||
| Used Uniform Donation Drop Off |
POSTPONED |
Anita Esser | SJS Foyer | |
| Book Sale Drop Off |
POSTPONED |
Liz Sutphin | Business Office/SJS Foyer | |
| PTA Meeting | January 27 7:00pm (Virtual) |
|
Meeting ID:
832 0969 6412
Passcode:
977412
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| February | Used Uniform Sale |
POSTPONED |
Anita Esser | SJS Gym |
| Book Sale |
POSTPONED |
Liz Sutphin | SJS Gym | |
| PTA Meeting |
Moved to January 27 |
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| Valentine Cookie Kits | Orders due February 4 |
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| Philly Pretzel Day (February 24) | Orders due Februray 19 |
|
Order Form | |
| March | PTA Meeting | March 3 7:00pm (Virtual) |
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Agenda
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: TBD
Passcode: TBD
|
| Philly Pretzel Day (March 31) |
|
Order Form | ||
| April | PTA Meeting | April 14 7:00pm (Virtual) |
|
Agenda
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: TBD
Passcode: TBD
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* Only these fundraisers can be used toward a percentage of PTA fundraising requirements.
To receive important school announcements including upcoming PTA events please register for our email list by visiting www.mysaintjames.com and look for the subscribe button in the left column.
We are looking forward to a great year. As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our Board Members with any questions!
| Elizabeth Sutphin | Co-President | |
| Tania Sarabia | Co-President | |
| Alina Fotache | Vice President | |
|
Anita Esser |
Treasurer | esser263@verizon.net |
|
Karen Haney |
Recording Secretary | kehaney@mac.com |
|
Samantha Fogliano |
Corresponding Secretary | slfogliano@gmail.com |
- PTA Program Handbook 2020-2021 (pdf) This document provides an overview of the structure of our PTA. This handbook serves as a guide to understanding the function of the PTA within Saint James School.
- PTA Reimbursement and Cash Advance Form
- PTA Mission Statement
- PTA Meeting Minutes
- PTA Meeting Agendas
- PTA Constitution and By-Laws as set by the Trenton Diocesan Council of PTAs