Food Drive!

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. Thank you!

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.

Math Skills books are for sale at school office, $17.

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!  Register  by TOMORROW

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.

Results of Two Recent Surveys

I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent "extra minutes survey".  221 parents and staff participated in the survey! We are reading through all of the comments and considering our course of action for next year. We will let you know the results and our decision within in the next two weeks.

Also, I recently sent a survey to the local Catholic high schools that our graduates attend and asked them to provide feedback about the preparation and performance of our graduates during their freshman year. We limited the survey this year to Catholic high schools because of their relatively small size compared to the public schools and the comparative ease of getting these surveys to the teachers who have SHS graduates in their classes. In total, we received 19 responses from Eastside Catholic, O'Dea, Holy Names Academy, and Seattle Prep. The results of this survey were very encouraging and helpful in our evaluation and improvement of our middle school curriculum. A summary of the survey results can be found here. The specific areas for improvement that were identified are already being addressed this year or will be next year.(Comments were edited when individual students might be able to be identified.)

- Mr. Burroughs

Contributing Parishioner Tuition Rate

Please remember that in order to receive the Contributing Parishioner Tuition rate families are required to:

• Be registered members of Sacred Heart Parish who are regularly attending Mass
• Have a Parish Pledge Card on file annually (parish pledge cards are renewed for each calendar year)
• Make regular contributions to the parish in fulfillment of your annual Parish Pledge

Families who do not consistently meet these obligations will be moved the higher Non-Contributing Parishioner Tuition rate. As you reregister for next year, please check to make sure that you have a pledge card on file at the parish and are making regular contributions.  - Mr. Burroughs

Annual Fund Update

Everyone should be receiving an annual fund notification this week. If you have a balance due, then you will have received notification of the amount due. If you have fulfilled your pledge, then you will be receiving a confirmation of the donation, please keep this for your tax records. We are behind a bit this year on our pledges received. Currently we have received $174,091 of the $220,400 pledged. There are still over 100 families that still need to fulfill their pledges so please make sure that you get your payment in soon. Payments are due by June 30, 2012. Thank you to all who have already paid their pledges and if your company has a matching program, please be sure to submit the proper documentation as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact Alison Scott in the Development Office.

Final Auction & Family Night Receipts

Thank you again to everyone for making our auction such a success this year! Final receipts are in the process of being mailed out. Please keep these documents for tax purposes.

If you have any questions, please contact Alison Scott in the Development Office.

Fundraising Statements

Jogathon is still in the process of finalizing all the payments for pledges and as soon as they are complete will be passing the information on to Parent's Club. Final fundraising statements will be coming out in email on June 4th so please be on the lookout for them. Families short of the $225 commitment will be contacted directly.

Questions? Contact Roxane Barkley or Alison Scott

SHS Giving Tree

Thank you to all who participated in our first-ever SHS Giving Tree at Family Night.  I know the teachers are really looking forward to using their funds for the coming year.   We have kept the remaining "Donation Apples" on the bulletin board as you walk into the school.  It's not too late to make a donation...maybe you're thinking an End of Year teacher gift or a teacher you'd like to support for next school year.  

Please note that we will be closing down the SHS Giving Tree next week - the deadline for making donations to the SHS Giving Tree will be next Wednesday, May 30th.  

Thank you again for supporting our Amazing SHS Teachers!

 -Katie Rossmeissl and Julie Moran, 2012 Family Night Co-Chairs

Service Board Sign-ups for Next Year

Thank you to all who came out to our Service Job Signups.  I'm happy to report that we have over 80% of our families who have signed up for a 2012-13 service job!  If you haven't done so yet, please contact Katie Rossmeissl to see what jobs are still available.

Scrip Sales

Don't forget to buy your SCRIP to be ready for Summer Break and Graduations.

Parking lot scrip sales will take place each Tuesday morning in both upper and lower parking lot and Thursday afternoon in the lower parking lot. Or you can also order Online which is quick and easy.

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.

Jump Rope Summer Camp

The Jumpin' J's as seen on SHS Family Night has Summer Camps to offer! Come join in the fun at the Hot Dog USA practice facility in Bridal Trails August 6-9th, 11:00am-3:00pm.

The Jumpin' J's, a family owned jump rope business comprised of current and former members of the world-champion Hot Dog USA jump rope team, will be conducting several jump rope camps around the local area this summer. At these camps, which are customized for children 1st - 6th grade, students are taught single rope and partner skills, long rope and Double Dutch, as well as turning techniques and specialty tricks. Emphasis is placed on learning new jump rope skills, making friends and having fun! Each camp will end with a performance for family and friends. 

If you would like to register your child for a camp this summer, learn about other opportunities to jump rope in the local area and subscribe to our mailing list,  please visit our website  or e-mail Joyce Bica or call 425-424-8870.

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!