Thunder News Flash – December 6th, 2025

Please join us on December 18th for our Christmas performance!  

Parents and families are warmly invited to join us for our Christmas concert, “Christmas Around the World,” a joyful celebration of our faith and the story of the birth of Jesus shared through story and song. Our students have been working hard to prepare a beautiful performance that reflects the many ways Christmas is celebrated across cultures while keeping Christ at the heart of the season. We look forward to welcoming you as we gather together to rejoice in the true meaning of Christmas and the gift of Christ’s love.

The Matinee is scheduled for 1pm on December 18th.  The evening performance is scheduled for 7pm.  

We are excited to offer a special performance of the Christmas Concert this year for the Seniors of our 4 parishes and grandparents of the students in the school.  We will be offering a light lunch at 12:00, followed by a performance of our Musical at 1pm.  We are looking forward to welcoming our treasured seniors from our community to help us celebrate the Advent season.  This special lunch and performance is open to SENIORS ONLY.  Please RSVP by calling the school office at 604-852-1788 or email the office at office@stjameselementary.ca by December 12th.  No late RSVP’s will be accepted as we will be ordering the food based on the RSVP numbers.  Doors open at 11:45.   Please email the office ASAP to let us know if you plan to attend.  Thank you!  

The December Work Bee will take place at the school Saturday, December 13th, from 9am-2pm.  You may want to bring gloves for outside work. It would also be greatly appreciated if you could bring any small gardening tools, particularly a rake.  Please also bring a lunch for the mid-day break.  Thank you once again for all of your hard work to keep our school well maintained and beautiful!  

All remaining Work Bee dates for this year have been uploaded to the School Calendar. 

Our hot lunch ordering system, Munch a Lunch, is OPEN!    Reminder: Gift Card Fundraiser is still open.

 We are accepting orders for December and January hot lunch dates. Ordering closes December 7th at midnight. Orders will not be accepted after this date due to ordering timelines with vendors.

If you have an existing account please log in and update your account (ie; student information/Grades) prior to ordering.  If you are a new family to our school, please register an account using the link below.

 HOW TO REGISTER or LOG IN:

 Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/stjamesandstanns

1. Click the “Register Here” button (as shown below). The system will guide you through
2. After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order
3. Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.

NOTE: 

Parents can now pay by credit card!  Payments can also be made by Electronic Funds Direct Debit from your account on the 15^th of each month.  You will see a “pay now” option at the end of the ordering process, please click pay now to submit your order but please do not submit a cheque.  Payments will be deducted, and account balances will be updated on the 15^th.

Keep your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season approaches, there are things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well.  

Get ready for winter at home and in the community 

Winter can bring extreme weather and it’s important to have plans to be safe during cold weather, storms and power outages, including staying warm, having a carbon monoxide detector and planning for emergencies. Learn about programs that can support your family: 

• Get ready for winter: Snow and cold safety for you and your home – Fraser Health Authority  
• Indoor air quality – Fraser Health Authority  

Bundle up for the cold 

Dressing appropriately for cold weather keeps your child comfortable and protected. Wearing multiple layers is a great way to trap body heat and provide insulation against the cold.  

Keep a warm hat, gloves, scarves and warm, waterproof boots handy. Remind your child to wear these items before heading outside to play or going to school.  

Learn about hypothermia and frostbite as children can be more susceptible. 

Protect against winter illnesses  

Winter brings an increased risk of colds and flu. Ensure your child receives their annual flu vaccine and talk to a health care provider about any additional vaccines that may be recommended. Teach your child good respiratory etiquette such as regular hand washing, covering their coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick. If they are sick and cannot stay away from others, masks can help to reduce the risk of spreading illness. Learn more about masks here.

Keep their bodies moving 

It is important to keep your child active during winter as regular physical activity is important for good health. Outdoor activities such as skating, sledding and going for walks as a family are all great ways to keep active. On colder days, indoor play and activities such as dancing, yoga or sports are great ways to promote movement. Look for drop-in programs at local community centres or indoor sports facilities.  

If you play on frozen lakes or ponds, be sure that the ice has been tested for strength and safety. Learn more on the Lifesaving Society’s website. 

Find more tips for a healthy winter on Fraser Health’s Winter Health page.  

St. James and St. Ann’s school offers a variety of fun sports and events. The dates of upcoming practices include:

Dance Squad

• Tuesday, Nov. 25 – 12:00 – 12:30 – Dance Squad Practice – Grade 7
• Thursday, Nov. 27 – 12:15 – 12:45 – Dance Squad Practice 

McCarthy Uniforms – Christmas Promotion Event 

Get ready for our Christmas Sale Event starting November 24!   Enjoy up to 20% off on select items, available both online and in-store.  Don’t miss this limited-time offer to save on your favourite styles.  Shop early for the best selection!   Download the flyer for details – 2025 – Christmas Sale