Extra Minutes Survey - Please Complete the Survey by Tomorrow

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the extra minutes survey. We are keeping this important, two-question survey about where to add extra time next year open through tomorrow (Friday).

In a few of the completed surveys, there were some questions about why we need the extra time, especially since some schools seem to do their work in the same time or less. The answer is that at Sacred Heart School our goal is to give your child a complete education, not just meeting the minimum. We educate the whole child, with extra time for religion instruction and an ongoing commitment to music, art, and drama for all of our students (which some schools cut out in tough times), as well as Spanish instruction in grades 1-8 (which most schools do not have). 

Fr. Steve Sallis

As you have probably heard at Mass last weekend and from your children, our new pastor will be Fr. Steve Sallis. He visited the school very briefly on Tuesday (but made his way to every classroom and office on campus). Fr. Steve, as he prefers to be called, is currently in his tenth year as pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Wallingford. He has extensive experience as a pastor of parishes with schools and with archdiocesan programs like the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, the Presbyteral Council, and the Fulcrum Foundation. He will begin his work at Sacred Heart beginning the week of July 2nd, with his first weekend Masses being July 7th and 8th. If you are in the area, please plan on coming to Mass one of those days to say hello and show your support for our new pastor

Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK!

• Monday, May 21, is Neon Day (wear your brightest colors)
• Tuesday, May 22, is College/High School Day (wear clothes that support your favorite High School or University)
• Wednesday, May 23, is Blast from the Past Day (dress from any decade that occurred before this one even into the 1600s)
• Thursday, May 24, is Crazy Outfit Day (wear the worst combination of clothes you can think of)
• Friday, May 25, FIELD DAY!!, wear your family color!

All next week, we are running a food drive in support of the WIN Food Bank here in Bellevue. Students who bring in food can put their contributions in the box for their family "color" in the front lobby. All donations will be counted toward spirit points for Field Day. The most-needed items are: canned vegetables- corn, peas, & green beans; canned soup, canned beans- chili, refried, black, kidney, baked, and top ramen.

Please Volunteer for SHS Field Day - Friday, May 25th

This year the SHS Field Day will be held on Friday, May 25th from 8:30am to 3:00pm.  SHS Field day is a wonderful day of activities. The student families get to compete in a variety of fun events (volleyball, capture the flag, running relay, long jump, water relay, softball, soccer, kickball, and ping pong ball relay).  It is a fantastic opportunity for the students to show their "Sportsmanship" and "Team Spirit" and for the parents to volunteer and participate in the fun!

We are looking for over 50 parent volunteers to assist with the day's activities, be event runners, and serve lunch. 

Volunteer Shifts Available

• Full Day - Morning and Afternoon Activities, Scorekeepers and Runners
• 8:30am to 11:30am - Morning Activities and Runners
• 11:30am to 12:30pm - Lunch Volunteers
• 12:30pm to 2:45pm - Afternoon Activities and Runners

Those interested in volunteering, email Kimberly Phillips with your shift availability and activity preference. Please let us know if you have questions.  Thank you in advance for you time and participation! 

Annual Fund Reminder

Thank you to everyone who has fulfilled their Annual Fund pledge already.

We have about 100 families who have not yet done so, but there is still time. Please send in your contribution today. If you have questions, please contact Alison Scott . She can help you with payments, your current pledge balance, matching forms, or any other question you may have. 

Yearbook Update - May 2012

Great news: the 2012 Sacred Heart yearbook is finished and is currently being printed. The yearbooks will be delivered to the school by June 14th at the latest. (Everyone please pray for an earlier delivery, in time for graduation!). We have sold all but 9 of the contracted copies so if you didn't purchase one yet, please email Jacqui Orgovan or Maria Garcini to reserve your copy. Yearbooks will be distributed via your student's homeroom teacher. Those of you who have unpaid balances will receive an email within the next week letting you know how much you owe.

Now we are turning our attentions to the Sacred Heart 2012 Spring Supplement. This will be a full-color, 8-page supplement covering the spring play (Seussical Jr), the Jogathon and field day. The cost of the supplement will be $5 each and there will be a limited number of these supplements available. The Spring Supplement will also be delivered to the school by June 14th. Please e-mail Jacqui or Maria to reserve your copy (if you haven't already done so).

Questions? Contact Jacqui Orgovan or 425-351-8329.

Placement/Teacher Request Policy (rev. 3.7.11)

Our classroom teachers work exceptionally hard on classroom placements each year and a considerable amount of time is spent trying to balance classes academically, emotionally and socially. 

Families with specific educational reasons may request in writing a classroom placement prior to May 24th for the 2012-2013 school year.  Such a request must go directly to the Vice Principal for students entering K-5.  Included in the request must be reasons why a specific teacher can best meet the individual child's educational needs. 

Educationally valid requests submitted before the deadline will be reviewed and considered when making placement decisions. However, not all requests can be accommodated.

Changes to the Summer Skills Program

In looking ahead to summer, we have made some changes to our Summer Skills Studies Programs.  Please click on this link for details.

Buddy Families NEEDED

The SHS Buddy Family program is an essential program for new families.  We have around 40 *NEW* families enrolling in Sacred Heart next fall and we need "experienced" families who can be a supportive resource and help navigate a new family through their first year.  We ask that a Buddy Family forward e-mails about upcoming events, answer basic questions about polices and connect them with other families in our community.  Pre-K thru 8th grade new families need your help!

If you have any questions or are ready to sign up - please contact our

2012-2013 Buddy Family Coordinator Debbie Smith and she will be happy work with you!

DON'T MISS OUT! 

Hoop-A-Rama presents the "Murph Classic"

This All-School 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament takes place on the last day of school!

All Grades & All Skill Levels Welcome!   This is the biggest auction party of the year - you will not want to miss it!

If you would like to register, please contact Bridgett Darrow or Ann Molitor. 

Cost is only $40 per student and the deadline for registering is TOMORROW, May 25th.

Sacred Heart Parents' Club is proud to present

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

Where: The Moore Theatre at Sacred Heart

When:  TONIGHT - Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm

For more details on the event and Dr. Kastner please check out the website.

Jogathon

All Jogathon pledges are due *Monday, May 21!  You can still pledge or pay a pledge online.  Checks to SHS and cash in an envelope marked Jogathon are welcomed as well.  Thank you for your support of the Jogathon, which has now raised $42,000 for SHS!  (*6th grade pledges are due Tuesday, May 29th due to Camp Hamilton. However, if all pledges are turned in by May 21th, a class pizza party will be awarded!)

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.

Family Movie Night -Free...TOMORROW!

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!

"Bringing some responsibility for bullying prevention back home."

BULLYING IS NOT JUST A SCHOOL ISSUE....IT'S A COMMUNITY ISSUE. 

Attend a FREE webinar on the role of the family in bullying prevention  -  May 24th presented by Campus Impact. To register for this FREE webinar go to the website. Thank you to Annette Griffith for sharing this opportunity with the school.

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.  

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

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!