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From the Heart10/13/2011
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Key Dates

  
 

 

  • Oct 13 - High School Application Mtg, 8:30am Moore Theatre
  • Oct 12-26 - ITBS Testing
  • Oct 16 - X-Country Championship Meet 4-8th, 12:30pm Lower Woodland
  • Oct 21 - ESS late Night  Halloween Party, 6-9pm
  • Oct 26 - Pre-K Pumpkins and Poems w/Dad, 6:30-7:30pm, Pre-K classroom
  • Oct 27-28 - Student Led Conferences
  • Oct 31 - All Saints Eve - Bring in non-perishable food items for free dress
  • Nov 01 - All Saints Day Parade 8:35-8:55am
  • Nov 01 - All School Mass, 9am - Families are encouraged to attend
  • Nov 07 - 2nd Grade w/Toymaker, 6-8pm
  • Nov 08 - Open House Pre-K - 8, 6:30-8pm
  • Nov 09 - Veterans Day Assemby
  • Nov 11 - Veterans Day Holiday, No School
  • Nov 18 - Talent Show
  • Nov 29 - Picture Retakes
  • Feb 11 - Save the Date, Oh the places you'll Go!  Gala Auction
 

 

 


From the Office

Halloween Food Drive and All Saints' Day

 

Flu Season is Approaching!

Deciding when your child is too sick to go to school can be difficult.

Please use the guidelines outlined in this flyer. 

 

ESS Halloween Late Night

The annual ESS Halloween Party is on Friday the 21st from 6:00-9:00 PM. We'll have pizza, watch a movie, and do Halloween themed games and crafts. Space is very limited, so sign up right away by submitting a $25 check to the office if you would like your child to attend. Please contact Amy Davis with any questions.

 

Speech Team

It is not too late to participate in this year's speech team. Our first event is in December. Meetings are after school on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate. See Mr. Burroughs or Mrs. Capestany for more information.

 

Click here for a special message from Ms. Connie Gray, Vice President and Head of Lower School.

 

 

Eucharistic Ministers

We are still looking for more Eucharistic Ministers for our school masses.  If you're available to help out periodically as a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Rowella Thomason

 

Spike is Collecting Used Sporting Goods

From now until October 26th please place items in the box across from office.  Examples of needed items include: soccer boots, basketball shoes, football gear, ski gear and other sporty stuff you can pass on. Items will be cleaned up and sold to raise money for bikes and sporting goods for our new sister school in Nicaragua. Look for more info about Spike from SHS sixth graders coming up in the school newspaper.

 

Friday, November 11, No School, in observation of Veteran's Day.

 

Sacred Heart car decals are in! 

Please stop by the school office for a free Sacred Heart decal.

 

 

Auction News

2012 Auction Banner 

FREE DRESS 10/26/11

 

"Oh the things you can find if you don't stay behind."

 

Thank you! - 30% of families have Procured.  Help us get to 100%! 

If your family has procured by October 24, your children will enjoy Free Dress on October 26th!  

Need an idea on what would be a good item to procure? 

Go to the auction website to view our wish list.

 

Procurement Deadline is November 18.

 

THEME PACKAGES

 

"You are the guy who'll decide where to go."

 

Don't know what to procure or donate to the auction? Theme Packages are back and are an easy way to donate!  Each grade will complete one package for the Gala Auction on February 12th, 2011. 

Each family can donate items or cash towards any themed package. Click here to make a donation toward a Theme Package.

 

Kindergarten

Flowers a Month for a Year

Liz Quinn

First Grade

Great Wolf Lodge Getaway

Marika Fitzgerald

Second Grade

Diamond Stud Earrings

Linda Michael

Third Grade

Designer Wallet with Gift Cards

Heather Cooney

Fourth Grade

Game Bus Birthday Package

Elizabeth Vowles

Fifth Grade

beats Headphones

Kristin Eagan

Sixth Grade

Lincoln Square Movie Passes

Heather Cooney

Seventh Grade

lululemon Wardrobe

Colleen Roberts

Eighth Grade

iPad 2

Ellen Tobin

If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Themed Package Chair: Kristin Eagan

 

SPONSORSHIP

 

Please consider sponsoring the SHS "Oh The Places You'll Go" Auction!  SHS has created new, exciting Sponsorship opportunities to Fundraising this year.  There are now 32 sponsors - Thank you for your continued support of Sacred Heart School Auction. 

  

 

From Parents' Club

Carry Your School Spirit!

SHS Spartan Gym Bags are now available.

Navy Blue bag with White accent trim.  

100% cotton durable canvas duffel bag with industrial strength zipper, inside mesh valuables pocket and shoulder strap. 

11" diameter x 22" long

Personalized side panel optional

Order yours today! 

Order will be placed 11/1 - $45

Orders placed after 11/1 - $50

Submit order form with payment to the office to place your order.

  

Cut...Cut...Cut...Your Box Tops!!

School Wide Fundraiser - Box Tops for Education. Look for the drop box in the lobby of the school.

Our goal is to raise $3000 for Sacred Heart this year.

12 Box Tops per SHS family monthly...Have Friends and family Cut, Cut, Cut!!

 

SHS Visual Arts Gallery

Sacred Heart School now has a visual arts gallery featuring art from K-5!!  www.artsonia.com The arts gallery for 6th-8th will be coming soon.  If you have any questions please contact Holly Przelenski.  

 

 

 


Activities

Sacred Heart Students' Got Talent! 

Talent Show - Friday, November 18th 2011 -SHS Gym at Lunchtime.

For more information - please the the school website.

 

 

Sacred Heart CYO News

Cross Country 4-8 Grades Championship Meet

The Cross Country Championship Meet for grades 4 through 8 is this Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 pm at Lower Woodland Park - please arrive at 12:30 pm. The meet will run quickly so please be on time. Parking is challenging so please plan ahead.  We need EVERYONE who qualified to turn out for the meet.  Your participation will make a difference - If you cross the finish line - our team earns a point. 

 

For more details visit the Cross Country page on the SHS website.  Please contact Coach Murphy or 425 451-1773x205 if you have questions.

 

It's Time for Hoops!

All Sacred Heart School and Parish youth grades 4-8th are invited to join us for another exciting season of CYO Basketball. Sign-up now at the SHS CYO website. Regular registration ends on October 14th after that date the fee increases to $135 so register now and save!

Practices start in November with games beginning the weekend of November 19 & 20.

 

Parents: We are looking for head and assistant coaches as well. You can sign-up online for Head or Assistant coach positions.

 

Questions - Please contact Mike Derr 425-749-2990 or 
Bridget Darrow 425-761-0770

 
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