Saints Families,
St. James Public Schools, specifically elementary aged children, is starting to see an uptick in positive COVID tests. Many of our families are being notified that their child was in close contact with a positive individual. The cases are coming from church groups, youth activities, daycare, and some spread in the school setting. We are also 10 days past Halloween, which puts exposure to illness within the time frame. Because we cannot pinpoint one exposure point, and we are seeing lots of overlap between activities, the School District is asking Northside parents to consider masking their children for the next two weeks (10 school days) up to the Thanksgiving break.
In making your decision, please remember that children wearing a mask are not considered a close contact if they come into contact with a positive person who is also wearing a mask. Also, starting today, many of our classrooms will be in masks due to the uptick.
As a secondary precaution, due to the uptick in cases at Northside, we are not going to have Northside attend the Veterans Day Assembly.
I want to thank you in advance for your consideration to mask for the next 10 school days.
In Saints pride,
Dr. Steven Heil, Superintendent
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Community Ed. Soccer is postponed due to rain tonight.
St. James Public Schools is looking for a 190 Day Secretary for the Middle/High School Office. Job duties include attendance, answering the phone, working with students, staff, and community members, general office and school duties, and other office duties as needed. Applicants looking for a fast paced and friendly atmosphere working in the field of education will find SJPS a great place to work.
Benefits include Contribution to health insurance, sick leave, personal days, holiday pay, and 403B match. Starting wage is $14.00 per hour increasing to $15.00 per hour in year two.
Applicants can apply online at: https://www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/employment-opportunities
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