School Advisory Council

Now accepting applications for 2022-2023!

Please submit completed form and photo
to Dr. Grenardo at [email protected].

To download a copy of the form, please click here:
School Advisory Council Nomination Form
 

St. James the Apostle Catholic
2021-2022 School Advisory Council

• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
  • Principal – Dr. Jennifer Grenardo
  • President  - Mr. Raul Espinoza
  • Vice President – Ms. Debra Harrison
  • Secretary – Mr. Joe Nuncio
  • Financial Officer – Ms. Jennifer Gallindo
• Standing Committees:
  • Grievance Committee: Debra Harrison, Angela Barrientes, Jessica Garcia
  • Finance Committee – Jennifer Gallindo
  • Nominating Committee – Christine Aguilera, Paul Guevarra
  • Policy and Planning Committee – Sandra Vasquez, Angela Barrientes
  • Marketing and Development Committee – Roland Arsate
  • Building and Grounds Committee – Eddie Molina, Hector Perez

2021 - 2022 Meeting Dates 
Third Tuesday of each month @ 6 p.m.
Library – Early Learning Center

July/Aug. 2021 Minutes
Sept. 2021 Minutes
October 2021 Minutes
November 2021 Minutes
December 2021 - Christmas Play at Edgewood Theater
January 2022 Minutes
February 2022 Minutes
March 2022 Minutes
April 2022 Minutes
May 2022 Minutes



2019-2024 Strategic Plan Summary

Mission: The mission of the Catholic School Council of St. James the Apostle Catholic School (hereinafter referred to as the (Advisory Council), as established herein, is to promote a Catholic School system with an excellent academic program founded on Christian virtues, directing students towards a conscious choice of living a responsible Catholic life.
               
Goals: To fulfill their mission, the Council sets forth the following goals for itself:
The Council shall formulate and propose policies in accordance with those of the Ordinance of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, designed to:      
A. Educate the students in a school environment which proclaims the Good News of Christ and prepares them to be responsible and active citizens in the Catholic community now and into the Third Christian Millennium.

B. Promote in the students a zeal for the achievement of justice and for the practice of peacemaking through their individual actions and their actions with others.

C. Create in the schools an active faith community permeated with the Gospels message of freedom and love, where the teachers and staff in partnership with families light the way for the students to receive a quality education without regard to gender, economic, ethnic, or racial background.

St. James Re-opens, Rejuvenates, and Rejoices!
Phase III: Re-opening Campus

Starts Mon., May 2^nd

Morning Drop-Off: Car Line OR Park & Walk – 7:00 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.
For morning drop-off, all families are welcome to take advantage of EITHER our park and walk procedure or our car line procedure.  You can do either on ANY day.

1. Park in church parking lot. MUST walk child into gym.

2. Follow SAME car line procedure with upper and lower grade lines as normal.

Afternoon Pick-up: Park and Walk – 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
For afternoon pick-up, all families must park and walk (unless granted approval for car line due to extenuating circumstances.) 
Only those who have received approval for afternoon car line as designated through email and given a special placard will be able to use car line. 
Thank you for allowing those families to pass through with ease. 
Please bring your ID.  Many of our teachers have not had the pleasure of meeting our parents and grandparents yet.  We kindly ask that you show your ID for the first week to ensure your child’s safety.  Please call the office if you need to update contacts on your pick-up list. 

ONE ENTRANCE – Front Office Doors
Thank you for entering campus through our front office doors.  We are excited to greet you!

ONE EXIT – Office Side Gate
Thank you for exiting campus through the side gate next to the office by the church. 
Using one entrance and exit will help with the follow of foot-traffic and with campus safety.  Thank you for your cooperation and support!

We are excited to see you!

Thank you to everyone who responded to our Mask-Optional Survey.  70% of our families stated in our most recent survey the desire to move to mask-optional.  We invite you to read our most recent COVID policy update:
 

SJS Phase II: Mask-Optional Policy

Effective Easter Monday, April 18, 2022


St. James is still required to follow our 5-Day Quarantine COVID Protocols as stated by the Archdiocese of San Antonio Department of Catholic Schools. 

The mask-optional policy will be shared tomorrow morning with the students during Morning Message, but I wanted to give parents the opportunity to share the update with your child(ren) this evening.  Please take this weekend to speak to your child about your mask preference.  Teachers cannot be responsible for enforcing mask-preferences in a mask-optional setting.  Some schools have recommended N95 masks for individuals with health concerns as a greater means of protection in a mask-optional setting. We will continue to clean and sanitize frequently.   
 
Please reach out to me as soon as possible if you have been in close contact, are feeling symptoms, or have tested positive.  You are welcome to email me and/or complete our online COVID-19 Reporting Form. I am always here to share our quarantine protocols.   I check my email at all hours of the day and night.  Please feel free to contact me anytime.  
 

Newly Updated COVID Policy - Phase I
        Especially during this season of Lent, we continue to Walk with Our Salesian Saints.  The journey has not been easy, and it is not complete.  We continue to strive to exhibit patience and understanding as we cautiously attempt to transition to normalcy.         
        Thank you to everyone who completed our SJS Annual Parent Survey held March 1st-15th, and a special thank you to those who responded to the question about COVID policies.  Your input was instrumental in helping us create Phase I of our transition plan.  To view results and see details of our Phase I Plan, we invite you to review the below presentation:.




Phase I – Effective Fri., March 25, 2022

• Training Required (along with background check clearance)
  • Vulnerable Adults
  • Sexual Harassment 
  • Protecting God's Children

It is very important that families DO NOT create duplicate accounts. If they need help they can email Mrs. Farias at [email protected].

We will continue to review and update our plan.  This is only Phase I.  If you have specific comments, questions, or concerns, then I strongly encourage and invite you to please call or email me.  I would love the opportunity to speak to you over the phone.  Throughout this 3-year long journey, I have done my best to always make myself available to you, at all times of the day and night.  My commitment to you and my love for each of you remains the same.  I am here for you!  Thank you for your cooperation and support – we are in this together!

Many blessings,
Dr. Grenardo

2021-2022
Walking with Our Salesian Saints

For a copy of the presentation, please click here:
2021-2022
Walking with Our Salesian Saints