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Back to School Nights
Our Back to School Nights will be held this year on the first two nights of the school year. All parents are encouraged to attend. This is not an event for students.
These evenings will provide an opportunity for you to meet with your child's teacher(s) and learn about the year ahead (policies, activities, expectations, curriculum, discipline, etc.). You will also hear a presentation about upcoming school activities and programs. This is an important evening for all parents.
7th Grade Social Studies
In order to more effectively meet the Washington State EALRs for 7th grade Social Studies, we have made two important changes to the curriculum for the coming year. First, we have decided to focus the entire year on Washington State history, economics, government, and culture. Although the state recommends also studying a half year of world history, this is not required. At least a half year of Washington State History is required. Our 6th grade students study world history for an entire year. By giving our 7th grade students an entire year of Washington State social studies, they will develop a much more in-depth understanding of the state in which they live, while simultaneously developing the skills that the state wants the students to develop in this grade. In addition, we have acquired a new textbook that will better support instruction in this class. The students will also be reading either "Farewell to Manzanar" or "The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" as a part of their curriculum.
Edmodo Website
In order to increase effective communication between teachers, parents, and students, we have decided to join Edmodo. It is a terrific site for building educational communities. Edmodo will replace the functionality of the teacher websites that were lost in our transition to Power School. But Edmodo is much more than a simple replacement. It will allow teachers and classes to interact as learning communities in ways that will enhance instruction.
Each teacher will be using Edmodo in different ways. Primary grades will use the site to interact with parents, whereas older students will be able to log on to the site themselves in order to retrieve rubrics, reading selections, study guides, etc. as well as to respond to questions posted by the teacher.
There will be a bit of a learning curve for all of us as we add this new functionality to the school. However, I think that you will find Edmodo to be an effective and powerful tool for communication and learning. I encourage you to take a look at Edmodo now to see what it is and what it can do for our school. - Mr. Burroughs
Please Review - Important Binder Information Grades 3 thru 8
Class Assignments
All classroom assignments will be distributed on August 25th. You will receive notification by e-mail from the school. Individual assignments will not be reported before that time. Thank you for your patience.
Middle School Lockers
All Middle School students are encouraged to come to school on Monday, August 29th between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. to receive your new locker assignments and locks and to set up your locker for the new school year. It's also a great opportunity to say hello to friends and teachers.
Extended School Services (ESS) Information
Morning ESS will not be offered on the first day of school. ESS will be available after the 11:45 dismissal until 3:00. Please send your child with a bag lunch if they will be staying after that day.
Reminder: Afternoon ESS is not available for Kindergarteners until September 12th when they begin a full-day schedule. Kindergarteners are welcome to attend morning ESS starting September 1st.
Extended School Services (ESS) offers before and after school care on campus for SHS families. Please click to view the ESS packet. If you have questions, please contact ESS Director Amy Davis
Tuition 2011-2012 Payment In Full
If your family has chosen to pay tuition in full, please note payment is due no later than Thursday, September 1st. Please write a check to Sacred Heart School and you may mail it, drop it off in the office at front desk, or drop it into the secured mailbox drop at front lobby door. As a reminder our tuition rates are as follows:
In Parish: One Child $6,155; Two Children $11,965; Three Children $17,265; Four Children $23,020. Please note: In order to qualify for In Parish rate, your family must have a pledge card on file at the parish and be active in SH parish life both financially and through active participation. If you are not sure if your pledge card status is up-to-date, please contact Val at the parish office soonest at 425-454-9536.
Out of Parish: One Child $9,295; Two Children $18,585; Three Children $27,880; Four Children $37,170.
Pre-K: $3,750 per child
Please feel free to contact Susana Knapp if you have any questions or visit the SHS website
for list of Tuition rates and fees.
2010-11 Yearbooks
We are so sorry for the delay of last year's yearbooks.
They will be arriving mid September. Details will be forthcoming regarding the distribution of the yearbooks early in September.
7th grade Mini-Retreats
Immediately following the end of the first day of school, all 7th grade students are asked to attend a special mini-retreat to start off the year. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Students are invited to bring a snack to share. The mini-retreats will run from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The boys and girls will each have their own separate events. Please plan to attend. We want everyone to have the opportunity to kick-off the year together.
Important Message from the School Nurse
Please see the SHS website to review the *requirements* for medications, life threatening issues, care plans and immunization cards.
Sweatshirt Embroidery
Barn Swallow Embroidery Design has offered to embroider the back of our Sacred Heart sweatshirts for $5 each.
Please contact Micah Marshall by e-mail or 206.240.8696.
Safe Environment Training Class
September 7th, in Parish Hall, from 6-9 pm.
All new volunteers are required to complete this class.
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