State of the School Meeting - TONIGHT

The State of the School Meeting will take place tonight from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Moore Theater. This evening is an opportunity to review the year's accomplishments and to preview changes for next year (including changes in response to the suggestions in the parent surveys). Your attendance is important.

Update on Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Over the past several weeks and days, news organizations have been reporting on the current "outbreaks" of Pertussis throughout the state.  Current year to date statistics from the Department of Health record 88 confirmed cases in King County.  It is also important to note that Pertussis cases "peak" over the summer and fall so the numbers will most likely begin to climb!

The Washington State Secretary of Health stated earlier in the month that "The vaccine (Tdap) is the best shot at protecting our community".  This booster shot is recommended for ALL AGES over the age of 11 and it is encouraged that everyone please make arrangements to obtain the vaccine. Bartells, RiteAid, Walgreens along with other pharmacies offer the vaccination as well as physician offices and clinics. Please take the time go to the website and read the information on the Tdap vaccination and Pertussis. There have been no cases of Pertussis at SHS. 

SHS wants all staff, students and families to remain healthy and safe!!

Jogathon, Monday May 7th  -  AM Drop Off Change

On Monday May 7th, ALL AM drop off will be in the UPPER lot ONLY to get ready for the jogathon track in the lower lot.   Please give yourself extra time that morning for student drop off.

Family Movie Night - FREE!

On May 18th 6-9pm, the Student Council is hosting a Free Family Movie Night in the gym. Bring your family, your favorite blanket, and dress in your favorite pajamas to watch our student-chosen movie! If you come hungry, we can help! The Student Council will be selling savory and sweet treats including pizza, popcorn, and cookies.

Questions? Contact Ms. Covington. Hope to see you at the movies!

Lost and Found

It is time to do some spring cleaning and help out a wonderful organization at the same time.  Our foyer closet is incredibly full of unmarked clothing and items.  Please take a moment to check it (or ask your child to) as we will be donating almost everything to CARE on Friday, May 11th.

The CARE program services very needy refugee families in the Tukwila school district and they truly appreciate any clothing/items they receive.

Artsonia

Need a last minute gift for Mother's Day go to Artsonia - Sacred Heart Schools visual arts gallery and order customized gift for mom!  Orders placed by May 2nd will be delivered in time for Mother's Day. If you have any questions contact Hollyprz747@comcast.net

Scrip (Gift Cards) Sales

Be ready for Mother's Day - A full inventory of SCRIP is available this weekend after each of the masses, May 5th and 6th

2012-13 Service Job Sign-ups!

It's time to start thinking of what service job you'd like for next year.  Please mark your calendar for the 2012-13 Service Job Sign-ups next Friday, May 11th from 8:15 - 9:15am in the library.  If you will be out-of-town or have a hardship that doesn't allow you to come to the sign-ups, please contact our Service Board President, Katie Rossmeissl.  We look forward to seeing you next Friday!

Dr. Laura Kastner and "21st Century Parenting Techniques!

• Where: The Moore Theatre at Sacred Heart
• When: Thursday,May 17, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm

In honor of Mother's Day, Sacred Heart invites moms, dads and kids

to join us for an evening of fun, compliments of Sacred Heart's

Parents' Club. Parents can check in their children (pre K through 5th)

to the free "kids camp" starting at 6:30 in the Sacred Heart gym and

then enjoy a short wine and cheese reception before Dr. Kastner starts

her presentation at 7:00. Kids camp will include games, activities and,

of course, a sundae bar! Please RSVP for kids camp.

DR. LAURA KASTNER is a clinical psychologist and clinical associate professor

of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at University of Washington. Dr. Kastner has

co-authored three books with Jennifer Wyatt: The Seven Year Stretch: How

Families Work Together To Grow Through Adolescence, Houghton-Mifflin,

1997; The Launching Years: Strategies for Parents from Senior Year to

College Life, Three Rivers Press, 2003; and Getting to Calm: Cool-headed

strategies for parenting tweens and teens, ParentMap, 2009. She has also

written academic articles and magazine features on a wide range of topics related

to child development, family functioning and mental health. A frequent lecturer on

a wide-range of family topics, Dr. Kastner maintains a private practice and

consults on parenting issues. She and her husband of 26 years have two young

adult children. 

Changes to the Scrip Program  -  Effective Tuesday, September 4th,  2012

A review of our Scrip program has led to changes which will streamline the process for our SH community as well as Scrip volunteers.  We expect the new program will be more efficient and simpler for all involved!  For more details on the changes please see the website.

CYO Summer Camps

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

CYO Soccer Registration for Fall 2012

Grades 1-8

It's time for Fall CYO soccer registration! All students entering grades 1 - 8 in the Fall at SHS or in the Parish are welcome to join us for the 2012 soccer season.  No experience required, only the desire to learn and have fun!  Registration is online and registration deadlines are as follows:

Dates                       Cost 

Registration             May 1-31          $75 (per child); $65 for each child after the first

Late Registration     June 1-15          $90 (per child); $80 for each child after the first

For those who miss the normal and late registration periods, there may be an opportunity to register during the first two weeks of September (9/1-9/15) - only if space permits. Registration acceptance is at the discretion of the soccer coordinators and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The late registration fee of $90 + a $50 (per family) administration fee will apply. Families new to the school and/or Parish are not subject to the late fees.

Scholarships are available through CYO, contact Katie Frigon, Athletic Director.

Coaches and assistant coaches are always needed and appreciated. This year we are introducing a new policy - if you coach or assistant coach we will refund your child's registration fee at the end of the season (max 2 per team). For any questions on what this entails please contact:  Lisa Ludwig - Grades 1-3 or Kim Schaefer - Grades 4-8

Kindergarten

SHHHHHHH....Parents, this creative workshop is TOP SECRET!

• MISSION: Create two gifts for mom and two gifts for dad (or anyone special in your life) in this supersized craft session with Smart with Art!
• OBJECTIVE: We are gearing up for Mother's Day and Father's Day, get ready to create!
• AGENT DETAILS: 1 Session: Thursday, May 10th, 2012, Time: 3-5pm, Location: Art Room, Cost: $35.00 per student (Open to Students K-5), Registration Deadline: May 4th, 2012 - Register Early - Sessions Fill Up Fast!
• MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Each gift will be handmade with love and creativity, and will be keepsakes worthy of display! All gifts will go home gift wrapped and ready to give!

Questions? Contact Carrie.  Register Online (Click on the Register Box at the top left corner of homepage), Workshop Name: Sacred Heart Spring Holiday Workshop

Bishop Blanchet Summer Camp Information

Braves - Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball Camp

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

Holy Names Academy Summer Sports Camp Information

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

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

O'Dea High School Summer Sports Camp Information

Fighting Irish Basketball and Football Camps

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

Seattle Prep Summer Camp Information

Summer Prep website summer classes in visual & performing arts, technology, science, and academic enrichment.

Panthers Summer Sports Camps - Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis and Volleyball. For details see the Prep athletics website.  

Save the Dates - For Fr. Pat's Retirement Celebrations!

• Friday, June 8 Choir Concert:  7 pm in the Church.  Our Choir will perform some of Fr. Pat's favorites & Fr. Pat may play a few, too!  Reception to follow.
• Friday, June 15 Farewell School Mass:  9 am in the Church.  Sacred Heart School students and faculty celebrate Fr. Pat at his final school Mass.  Come hear Fr. Pat play "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" on the pipe organ for the last time!
• Saturday, June 16  5pm & Sunday, June 17, 9 & 11 am Mass: Farewell liturgies for Fr. Pat.
• Saturday, June 16 Dinner Celebration:  6 pm in the SHS gym.  All adults in the Parish are invited to a dinner and tribute to Fr. Pat.  (18 years and older only, please).
• Sunday, June 17 Receptions:  10 am and 12 noon in the Narthex.  After each of the Sunday Masses a cake and coffee reception will be held to bid farewell to Fr. Pat as he begins the next chapter of his life.

Please join us to bid farewell to our beloved Fr. Pat!