Each year, after we say grace, I read this Thanksgiving Proclamation to my family to remind us all of the many blessings we have received as individuals, as a family, and as a country. As with most of his writing, this piece from Abraham Lincoln is a real treasure. So, I pass it along to you so that you might use it with your family. -Mr. Burroughs

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, November 29th at 10:30am.

Retakes are free. If you are unhappy with your child's photo let his/her teacher know you'd like a retake by sending in the unwanted photo packet.  For those that missed the original photo day you may download the order form here or they are available at the school front desk.

Shoe Liturgy, Dec. 16th 9:00am Mass

Each year the students at Sacred Heart School work to earn money to buy a pair of athletic shoes. These shoes are donated to Treehouse for Kids, an organization that provides for the needs of children in foster care. Students are encouraged to earn the money and then purchase a pair of athletic shoes in their size. The efforts of Sacred Heart students go a long way to help out those who are less fortunate. It's not too early for students to begin doing chores to earn money for their shoes!

Wreath & Poinsettia Pickup Reminder

Please plan to pick up your Poinsettiea, Wreath & Garland Orders in the Narthex on Friday, December 2nd after school.  Thank you for supporting the Class of 2012!  

Changes to School Milk Program

Beginning Monday December 5th, we will be both offering 1% white milk and non-fat chocolate milk as options during lunch. For many years, Sacred Heart School has participated in Special Milk program run by the USDA.  By participating in this program, we receive reimbursement for milk purchased.  The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 now requires each school in the program to offer at least 2 choices of milk every day.

**If you would like to purchase milk for your child for the remainder of the school year, the cost is $16.00.  Checks payable should be made to "Sacred Heart School" and please drop off in the front office. 

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you - Ms. Gray

Sacred Heart School Visual Arts Gallery

Over 400 pieces of Artwork added to the Sacred Heart School Visual Arts Gallery.  Visit 

If you have any questions about Artsonia please contact Holly Przelenski. 

The Scholastic Book Fair - Begins next Tuesday!

The annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Tuesday, November 29 through Friday, December 2 - 8:30am until 6pm each day in the Sacred Heart School library. 

Auction News

Simplicity Decor

Thursday - November 30 from 7pm - 9pm

Before the hustle and bustle of the Holiday's, why not get together with some friends for wine and appetizers?  While you catch up and enjoy each other's company you can get decorating tips from one of Kirkland's trendiest shops - Simplicity Décor!  As an extra gift you will receive 20% off your purchases for the evening.

Register now, space is limited $35 per person.

Personalize Your Own Private Wine Label 

Our featured wine this year is 2009 La Bestia Cabernet Sauvignon, Lachini Vineyards.  This wine retails for over $45 a bottle.  SHS Auction pricing is $40 per bottle, there is a 6 bottle minimum.  Wine will be available on December 16th if orders are placed by November 30.  Make your selection from our new wine label designs in any combination of 6 or 12 (may also be customized with a company logo). 

 

Online Auction

Our first ever Christmas Online Auction is happening now through 12/09!  Go online and check out all the great items available.

 

Categories include Holiday Items, Health & Beauty, New Year's Resolutions Packages.  Looking to get the hot new Kindle Fire, an American Girl?  There are some great getaways, fitness packages and video games for Christmas!

 Look online, check items off your list and help Sacred Heart School at the same time.  Love skiing?  We added a Telluride vacation last week.  

 

Have your child create a wonderful memory with their teacher - we have Teacher Experiences with First Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade teachers!  Be ready to check us out!

 

Invite some of your friends to register on our site.  The person who has the most referrals will receive a $100 gift card to Starbucks.

 

From Parents' Club

GIVE THE GIFT OF 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!  $50

Orders placed by 12/1/11 will be delivered by Christmas break.

Submit order form with payment to the office by December 1st.

The best wrapping paper, Chocolates, and Christmas gift giving ideas from candles , organic body care , Victoria Jackson beauty products and much more!  40% of your purchase goes to Sacred Heart School and your helping to meet your fundraising goal.  Just click here and start shopping!  School # 122189

Activities

Yearbook Update

Your Yearbook Staff is Hard at Work...

... on this year's edition and we're getting excited about the yearbook. We have an enthusiastic student staff of three 7th graders and eight 8th graders assisted by several volunteer parents. We meet every Wednesday after school to plan layouts and put together pages. Our theme this year is "Going Places" and we've finished the cover design-it's going to be beautiful.

Yearbook Ordering

Most families have already paid for their yearbooks (via the Mandatory & Optional Fees form) and order forms for personalization and other add-ons will be available soon. One exciting "extra" that we will be offering this year is a full-color, end-of-year supplement that will include some of Sacred Heart School's best events (like the Spring Play, Field Day, the Jogathon, Holy Week activities, etc.) In the past, these events had to be left out of the yearbook because they occur after the book's final page submission deadline in late March. The cost of this SHS Spring supplement will vary according to how many copies we order (from $4-$6 each; the more we order, the lower the price). The supplements will arrive at the end of June and will be mailed out to anyone who orders. The yearbook order form will have more information.

Share Your Photos with the Yearbook!

Another exciting difference this year is a new, easy, internet-based photo sharing option offered by our publisher, Herff Jones. Anyone can upload photos for the yearbook by going to www.HJeShare.com and entering our school code: 2054360. You will be asked for identifying information that will only be seen and/or used by our Yearbook parent volunteers. The more candid photos we have in the yearbook, the better. Please make sure to only send pictures of school events & activities (including CYO sports) and try to make sure there are at least two SHS students in each picture. (After reviewing all photo submissions, the Yearbook Staff will determine the final selections for publication. Submitted photos are not guaranteed to be included in the yearbook. Please do not submit copyrighted photographs unless you hold the copyright.) So get out there and start shooting (photos, that is J) and then share them with the Yearbook.

Proud Parent Ad order forms coming soon

Each year the parents of graduating 8th graders have the opportunity to show their students how proud they are by placing a Proud Parent Ad in the Yearbook. The order form for these ads is not yet finalized but the ad prices remain the same as last year: 1/8 page - $40, 1/4 page - $55, and 1/2 page - $110. You may refer to previous yearbooks to see what the various sizes look like. We need to know how many pages in the yearbook to reserve for PPAs so please let us know ASAP if you are planning to place an ad and what size you want. (8th grade parents will be receiving separate communications from the yearbook staff via email soon.)

We hope you will enjoy this yearbook as much as we're enjoying working on it. If you have questions about the yearbook, please contact Jacqui Orgovan or (425-351-8329).

Announcing the Spring Play...

This year, Playmakers proudly presents Seussical Jr., a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss. The play has lots of parts for singers and non-singers alike. Performances are March 23, 24 and 25, 2012. For more the most up-to-date information, please visit our website.

Key Dates:

Mark your calendar with these important upcoming dates:

Please note: The daily schedule for rehearsals will be posted by January 5, 2012.

Playmakers Art Contest - Win a $50 Target gift certificate!

Help SHS Playmakers design the look for this year's school play.  Draw a picture that can be used to promote Suessical Jr.  Winner will receive a $50 Target gift certificate.  Winning design will be used in all play promotions (on the SHS Playmaker website, on posters around school, on t-shirts and in promotional flyers).  Download the art contest form from the Playmaker website and turn in the drawing to the school office by Friday, December 2. Winner will be announced no later than Friday, December 9.

New Issue of SHS Times

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart community!  Please enjoy our latest issue of the SHS Times.

Sacred Heart CYO News

CYO Volleyball - Boys & Girls Grades 5th - 8th

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION STARTS NOW!  Volleyball is an incredibly fun sport for both boys and girls...your kids are guaranteed to have a blast playing Sacred Heart volleyball!  The following are key dates and information regarding the 2012 Volleyball Season:

Registration Dates & Fees:  $85 if register on or before January 10th

$135 if register LATE January 11th- January 20th

(Please check the website for more details)

Game Dates:           Feb. 23, Mar. 3, 4, 11, 17, 24, 25, 31

Tournament:           April 18th - April 22nd

How to Register:     Click Here 

Coaches Needed:   PLEASE contact Ann Molitor

Practice Dates:        TBD-Practices will start last week of Jan first week of Feb.