From the Heart - 03/29/2012

Stations of the Cross
SHS 7th graders will be leading the school in the Stations of the Cross on Monday, April 2nd from 9-10am and then again from 10:45-11:25am. Individual classes will sign up for a slot during those times. The 7th graders have spent time studying and reflecting on the Stations of the Cross and are looking forward to sharing with the Sacred Heart Community. All are welcome. The Stations will be outside beginning at the bottom of the stairs next to the school and dumpsters in the lower lot and will continue around the grounds.

Grandparent's Day - Friday May 4th

Please register your guests using this link. Please note that space is limited and that by registering your guests, you are confirming their attendance; there is no RSVP so please ensure that your guests can attend PRIOR to registering. The day begins with an all school Mass at 8:45am, followed by a buffet breakfast in the gymnasium immediately afterwards. Grandparent's Day activities will conclude by noon. Your guests will be sent a confirming invitation with a schedule of activities beginning mid-April. This is not an event for parents; if your guests require an accommodation, please let us know so we can secure seats.

If you have any questions about the registration tool, please contact Alison Scott. For questions regarding the event, please contact Sharon Maghie.

Online Registration for 2012-2013

We are getting close to sending out our emails inviting you to register your student(s) for next school year! We are working hard to make some great changes including the option to pay registration and mandatory fees with a credit card. We will send a special bulletin on the day that we are ready for you to go online and enroll. Our system sends the enrollment invitation and related snap code (one per student) to the email address currently set up as your family's primary email and that could be either mom or dad or guardian. On the day of the special bulletin alert, If you do not find an enrollment email in your inbox, please check your spouse's accordingly.

Annual Fund Update

Dear Parents,

We are currently running a bit behind budget for the Annual Fund in both payments and pledges. The Annual Fund is an opportunity for us all to make a tax-deductible donation that supports the programs, facilities, and operations of our school. Your support is needed to reach our goal of $250,000 in pledges (including corporate matches). We need about $25,000 in additional pledges and matches to reach that mark. If every family will prayerfully consider increasing their pledge by only 10%, we could easily meet our budget

If you have already fulfilled your pledge or are making payments, I want to say, "thank you." If you have not yet begun to fulfill your pledge, please do so as soon as possible. And if you are in a position to give a little bit extra this year, please consider doing so.

Thank you for your generosity. - Mr. Burroughs

Mrs. Wood

Mrs. Wood's recovery has been progressing well, and we are happy to say that she will be returning to work soon. However, she has let us know that she intends to retire from full-time teaching at the end of this school year. We will miss her daily presence, but she will continue to be involved with Sacred Heart School as a substitute teacher.

Authors Visiting Sacred Heart School on April 20th!

Check two of the visiting authors for our Young Authors Convention! Two more presenters will be highlighted next week! See the website for details and to pre-order books.

Half Day ESS

Good Friday, April 6th, is a half day with dismissal at 11:45am. ESS will be available from 11:45am until 3pm for those who sign up. Please email Amy Davis to reserve a spot as space is limited. Students will need to bring a bag lunch.

In observance of the passion and death of our Lord, we ask that everyone observe a Silent Dismissal on Good Friday.

DENNIS March Special

During the month of March, shop online and receive FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all orders! Offer ends 3/31/12. We still have a supply of Dennis Uniform Scrip, so be sure to get your scrip certificate before making your online purchase and support SHS!

SHS Times Writing Contest

"If you were to trade places with someone tomorrow, who would it be and why?"

The SHS Times newspaper staff invites you to participate in our first ever writing contest!

The winning article will be featured in our April 6th issue and the winner will receive a $10 gift card to Jamba Juice!

Please submit an article that answers the question above to Mrs. Kirwan* by Monday, April 2nd.

*Articles can be submitted through email or in person to either 1B or to Mrs. Wyman at the front desk.

New Student in 6th grade

Please extend a big welcome to Jackson Sirmon. He just moved here from Knoxville,TN with his mom (Lindsay) and dad (Peter) and his three little sisters. We are very excited to have him join our Sacred Heart community!

From the Auction Committee
Long time no see! It's time to get together! Family Night is Friday, April 27th in the SHS gym at 6pm. Register today! Prices go up $5 each at the door.

From Parents' Club

SHS Jogathon Monday May, 7th Rain or Shine

More information to follow in the coming weeks! Remember-this is our last big fundraiser for the June 1st deadline of meeting the $225 requirement to SHS. If you still need to meet your financial giving commitment to the school, this is a great way to do so. 80% of the proceeds go directly to SHS! Pledge envelopes will be sent home April 16th so start thinking about possible donors now-friends, family, neighbors, grandparents... We will give you all the information and instructions in April!

If you have any gift cards you aren't using, please pass them along to Kristin Bridges or Colleen O'Donnell (you can leave them at the front office). We are looking for pizza gift certificates, Costco, QFC, iTunes, amazon, Jamba Juice, etc...

Scrip Sales

Don't forget to buy your SCRIP to be ready for EASTER and SPRING Break. Parking lot scrip sales take place each Tuesday morning in both upper and lower parking lots and Thursday afternoon in the lower parking lot. Or you can also order Online which is quick and easy.

Mixedbag Designs

Innisbrook has partnered with Mixedbag designs to offer Sacred Heart fun spring totes and stationary! A great Mother's Day and/or teacher's gift! This will be one of the last fundraisers of the year to be applied to your fundraising obligation. No tax required.

Look for the catalogue in your child's backpack it has all the details.

Activities

Eastside Catholic HS Presents "Footloose"

Performances run March 29-April 1

Lyceum Theatre at Skyline High School in Sammamish. Tickets available at the door.

For more information see the EC website.

"Back to the Drawing Board!"

Smart with Art - Spring Session after school art classes - Thursdays 4/19 thru 5/31, 3-4:15pm. Open to K-5 students.

For more detailed class information please check the SHS website.

6-week session Cost: $105.00, all materials are included. (No class 5/31).

Class Title: SHS AFTER-SCHOOL ART. Questions? - please contact Michelle.

Holy Names Academy Summer Sports Camps Information

Cougar - Hoop Camp, Soccer Camp, Volleyball Camp and Lake Union Crew Camp

For details and link to registration forms see the HNA website.

O'Dea High School Summer Sports Camps Information

Fighting Irish Basketball and Football Camps

For details and link to registration forms see the O'Dea website.

Summer Prep

Seattle Prep would like to invite all current 6th and 7th grade students to participate in Summer Prep! Summer Prep provides students with an opportunity to experience Seattle Prep's tradition of Jesuit education through inspiring, stimulating and interactive classes. Visit Summer Prep website for the schedule, course catalog, and online registration. Please also check out Prep's athletic camps which can also be found at online. Please email Jenell Kheriaty with questions.

Eastside Crusaders Junior Football (ECJF)

ECJF is currently accepting registrations from parochial school players who have an interest in learning the sport of football in a faith-based environment. ECJF is a contact football program for players from 7-14 and teams are structured by age & weight. All practices and home games are held in the stadium at Eastside Catholic High School. For more information, please visit the website or email ECJF President Mike Shigley.

Sacred Heart CYO News

CYO Volleyball

The last regular season Sacred Heart HOME volleyball games are this Saturday!

9:00 am - 5th Grade Girls

10:00 am - 5th/6th Grade Boys

11:00 am - 6th Grade Girls

12:00 pm - 8th Grade Girls AAA

CYO Summer Camps

CYO Summer Camps provide an amazing opportunity to kids to experience the fun of

camp (singing around the campfire, swimming in the sun, hiking through the woods, just to name a few!), while also growing closer to God in a Catholic setting. The only thing better than spending a week at camp is spending a week at camp with a good friend or two!

The time is now to register. Visit the website for more information.

From the Parish

KofC Free Throw Competition - State Level

The only Sacred Heart student that ended up going to Yakima for the State competition was Audrey Frigon (4th grade - 10 year old girls division).

She ended up winning the state title - Way to GO Audrey!

SKY VBS 2012: EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD (Mark 10:27)

A summer kids' event called Sky will be hosted at Sacred Heart Church from June 25 - 29 2012. Sky is for kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade and will run from 9am to noon each day, $60.00 per child.

Sign-up online and please pay at the Parish Office to hold your place for the summer. Only 80 spots for campers! For more information, call 425-454-9536. Or visit the website for more information under Children's Ministries.

-Kathryn Ramous, Pastoral Assistant for Children's Ministry

If you have content to include in future newsletters *please first obtain administration permission* by e-mailing your submission into the school office. Newsletters are published weekly and content must be received by Tuesday evenings. - Tracy Takeuchi

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.