From the Heart - 05/27/2011

I hope that all of our families and staff have a safe and rejuvenating Memorial Day Weekend. Please remember to take some time as a family to remember our veterans and current service members in your prayers. - Mr. Burroughs

Last Chance! The Annual Parent Survey ends Monday!

Please take a few moments to participate in the Annual Parent Survey. Please log on right now at the link above and share your thoughts. Your constructive feedback is most appreciated and is carefully considered in planning for the future and reviewing our programs and curriculum.

- Mr. Burroughs

Annual Fund We are at about 85% of our pledge amount and the year is rapidly coming to a close. We need your help to close out the year on-budget. Thank you to those who have already fulfilled their pledge. If you have not yet completed your commitment for the year, please send your check into the school office or you can make an online payment. Payments received by June 30th, 2011 will count toward the 2010-11 school year. If you have already made your payment and your corporation will match your donation, please make sure you submit your paperwork as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Scott.

Summer Skills Workbook Sale:

The Summer Skills workbooks sale dates are as follows in the school office:

Tuesday, May 31st from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Wednesday, June, 1st from 2:30-3:30
Thursday, June 2nd from 2:30-3:30pm.

The books sale for $16 each and are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Grades K, 1-2 are required to complete both the Language Art and Math review workbooks.

All other grades have the math review book as a summer requirement.

Mrs. Koreski's Thank You Party will be held after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, June 12^th in the school gym. If you have a favorite memory of Mrs. Koreski, please write it down and drop it off at the front office. We are collecting memories of Mrs. Koreski to send with her as she retires.

Field Day

Thank you to everyone who pitched in today to make our annual field day possible. I especially want to thank our field day coordinators - Kim Phillips, Amy Thies, Robert Treves, and Coach Murphy. Even the weather cooperated to provide us a "Seattle sunny" day! - Mr. Burroughs

From Parents' Club

Parents' Club Board Changes for 2011-2012:

As our 2010/11 school year comes to a close, we say good-bye to a very tenured volunteer group who has done incredible things for our Community. If you get a chance, please thank these Parent Club Members for all their years of hard work as Leaders at SHS!

We are happy to announce our New Board Members for the 2011/12 school year!

All parents of students attending Sacred Heart School are members of Parents Club. Each year we organize social activities, manage the formal parent volunteer program, and raise vital funds to promote excellence in our school.

Parents Club is lead by a Board of volunteers who meet monthly. Board meetings are open to all parents.

Get your 2011-2012 Service Program Job NOW!!!

Please contact Katie Rossmeissl to sign-up before the June 1st deadline. We want to help you find a Service Program job that works for you. Here are a few open options:

Classroom Parent Aide: If you like working in the classroom or with your child's teacher, why not be a Classroom Parent Aide?

Middle School Science Aide: Are you a Science guru? The Middle School Science Program needs you!

Playground Duty: Back by popular demand....there are still spots open for the 2nd half of the school year.

Needed: Room Parent Volunteers for 2011-2012

Are you interested in helping your child's teacher by being a room parent next year? If so, please send an email to Ms. Gray today letting her know your interest. We can't match volunteers to classrooms until the class lists come out in late August. There is very little time to find volunteers before school starts. Remember, Back to School Nights will be on the first and second day of classes next year, so please help us by emailing Ms. Gray today.

Auction Parties Update

Laser Tag! Save the Date: June 5th - Sunday - 2pm-6pm

This event will take place at Overlake Farm in Bellevue

There is still room available so please spread the word to friends who might like to get a group together. $40 per player - checks may be dropped off at the school's front desk

For more information and to RSVP:

Contact Dana Kapela-Fick, 206/930-2163

2011-12 School Year ~ Buddy Families NEEDED now!

The SHS Buddy Family program is an essential program for new families. Can you help out? We have over 50 NEW families enrolling in Sacred Heart next fall and need "experienced" families who can be a supportive resource and help navigate a new family through their first year. You are the most experienced since you have been through it! Please contact Ali Fiahlo, Buddy Family Coordinator, if you are able to be to be a Buddy Family.

Activities

Links to Summer Programs:

Archbishop Murphy High School

For students entering grades 3-12

Eastside Catholic

For students entering grades 1-10.

Camps at Bishop Blanchet High School

For students entering grades 1-8

"Summer Prep" at Seattle Prep

Please e-mail Jenell Kheriaty with questions.

Holy Names Academy Athletic Camps

Basketball - open to girls grades 4-8 and grade 9 incoming HNA students; space is limited

Crew - open to girls ages 10-17; three three-week sessions available

Soccer - open to current or incoming HNA students

Volleyball - open to girls grades 6-8 and grade 9 incoming HNA students; space is limited

O'Dea High School

This June O'Dea High School is hosting basketball camp for boys currently in grades 4 - 8 and football camp for boys currently in grades 6 - 8. For more info please contact Jeanne Flohr.

Sacred Heart CYO News

Soccer Registration for Fall 2011

Grades 1-8

It's time for Fall CYO soccer registration! All students in grades 1 - 8 at SHS and in the Parish are welcome to join us for the 2011 soccer season. No experience required, only the desire to learn and have fun! Registration is online and deadlines are as follows:

Registration May 1-31 $75 per child

Late Registration June 1-17 $90 per child

Registration after June 17^th will be handled on a case-by-case basis as space permits and a $50 (per family) late fee will apply. Scholarships are available through CYO, contact Katie Frigon, Athletic Director.

Coaches, assistant coaches and team parents are always needed. Please consider volunteering your time, the kids will appreciate it! For any questions on what this entails please contact:

Lisa Ludwig - Grades 1-3

Kim Schaefer - Grades 4-8

Kindergarten

Kindergarten soccer registration is open from now until the Sept 9th. The Kindergarten program is a great tradition to introduce our children to team sports and the great Sacred Heart community. Register online. If you are interested in coaching, please state that during registration or feel free to email Brian Jacobsen stating this or with any other questions you have regarding the Kindergarten Soccer program.

From the Parish

Altar Server Training

Tuesday, May 31, there will be Altar Serving Training for those who would like to serve funerals. To be eligible you must be a current Altar Server and available for funerals during school and/or on weekends and vacation time. Training will be in Church right after school at 2:00 on Tuesday, May 31. Please let Sr. Mary Jo know you are coming.

Father Pat's Hip Replacement Journey

You can get the latest regarding the recovery of Father Pat by visiting his blog.

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Mission Statement: Sacred Heart School is a Catholic community which provides an excellent academic education in an environment of faith and virtue for families of Sacred Heart Parish and the surrounding community.