Reminder!! Picture day is on October 4th! Make sure you sign up online OR send in your picture forms with your child by the morning of the 4th! Can't wait to see all those smiles!
The Academy is buzzing with teachers getting ready to meet their new classes! Tomorrow the 31st, is Kindergarten - 4th grade and the 1st is 5th - 8th grade! Are you ready?!
Please check out Father Marc's Alumni Party Letter in the News section of our website! Can't wait to see all the alumni!
ASJM students in grades 1 - 7 enjoyed field day on Thursday June 15th. We went to the Totowa PAL and had a blast playing games and participating in events organized by Mr. Papaccio. A great time was had by all!
On Monday evening June 19, 2023, the Saint James of the Marches Knight of Columbus Council 6574 presented scholarships to the following recipients. Grade 7: Johan and Juan-Pablo in Grade 8: Ethan. Congratulations to our winning students and thank you Knights of Columbus.
The Academy of St. James crowned our Mother Mary outside of church on May 1st. Three students from 2nd grade were chosen to crown the statue of Mary and the 4th grade grade played their recorders to end our beautiful ceremony outside.
In honor of Presidents’ Day, ASJM art students followed guided drawing in class to draw a portrait of George Washington and the White House. Students are always encouraged to use their imagination in creating art through their own eyes.
The Academy of St. James celebrated Ash Wednesday together with a beautiful mass today. We ended mass with our Student of the Marking Period awards. Three students from Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade were nominated! Congratulations to these three students!
Pre-k, kindergarten, first, and second grade all got a visit from the dentist to talk about dental health. Each student went home with a toothbrush, floss, and information from Dr. Seyed Shahmehdi.
On Friday ASJM students in grades PreK - 4th celebrated pajama day! It was all about comfort but even more enjoyable was seeing the adorable sets all the students picked.
Today was ASJM's 100th day of school! It feels like we just started BUT if you look at the students you can see just how much growth we've had in 100 days of learning! Keep up the hard work everyone! Happy 100th Day of School!
Grades 5 - 8 completed their Triathlon yesterday with three separate games: hockey, soccer, and ultimate ball. Fun was had by all but ONE team came out a winner! Congrats Jets!
Today at our 8:15 mass we inducted the ASJM 2022-2023 Student Council! It is a big responsibility but we know you're up for the challenge! Congratulations everyone!
Crazy Hat Day was a SUCCESS! Look at just SOME of the amazing hats we saw today!
Today ASJM students in Grade 5 - 8 took part in an Academic Bowl. The younger grade cheered our friends on! There was ELA, Math, Spanish, Religion, Science, and Soc. St. questions. Everyone did an amazing job!
Hear ye Hear Ye! Catholic Schools Week is going strong! Below you will see Gov. Murphy's Proclamation!
The Academy of St. James celebrated some very special students who received Student of the Month for the first half of the semester. We applaud them in exhibiting respectful, helpful and reverent attitudes. Congrats!
The Academy of St. James' 8th Grade class received their class rings in a beautiful ceremony on December 8th. They will wear their rings with pride and love for ASJM! Congrats on the first big event of your 8th grade year!
December 6th was a wonderful day for Student Council members in celebrating Saint Nicholas Day! Preschool through eighth grade students were surprised by a visit from Santa and a treat. Our Student Council members, moderated by Mrs. Shire, with Santa told ASJM students to remember Nicholas’s kindness and charity as they prepare for Christmas.
In the spirit of giving, our Student Council would like to express its gratitude to the families and students of Saint James who contributed to the food drive for families in need. It was indeed a fine act of charity as indicated by the large amounts of food collected. Way to go ASJM!!
