Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

We are all very proud of all of our graduates, and pray that they will have a safe summer and a rewarding first year in high school.  For a list of all of the awards presented to our graduates this year, please follow this link.

 - Mr. Burroughs

Last Day of School

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the church, we will hold our student council transition ceremony, our 7th grade Step-Up ceremony, our final school Mass and take the opportunity to thank Fr. Pat and our departing staff. Join us for one last morning for the 2011-2012 school year and one last round of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame".

The Health Room Needs Your Help to Care for Your Children!

Please take a few moments to read the attached information from the health room regarding immunizations. Then plan some time this summer to take care of updating your child's immunization records and/or receive any needed shots.

 - Mr. Burroughs

Summer Skills Program Requirements for Students Entering Grades 1-8

MATH:  Students are required to complete the Summer Math Skills book for the grade they have just finished as a review of what they have learned this year.  Completed books are due on the first day of school.  The books will be graded and part of your child's first trimester grade.  The only exemption is if your child is enrolled in another Math program over the summer and we receive a certificate of completion.  If you have not yet purchased one, you will need to order directly from Tri-C Publications.   We do have five 7th grade books at the main school office.  

READING:  Please click here for details on requirements and reading packets for each grade.

Lost and Found

Our closet is incredibly full (again) of unmarked clothing - most of it lost during Spirit Week.    Please remember to check it before school is out on June 15th as all items remaining on that day will be donated right away.   

2012-2013 Tuition Information

SHS has two payment options for Tuition:  Payment in full or payment in monthly installments.  Payment in full is due on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 (first day of school.)  Our monthly payment option is through a service called FACTS.  For more details please click here.

Uniform Program Changes for 2012-13 School Year

Please click here for a special welcome and overview from Lands' End with more details. Here is the link to the SHS specific webshop on the Lands' End site.  

Remember to enter our school number 900085846 to make shopping easier.

Dennis Uniforms still has some SHS sweatshirts left in stock and will continue to be an accepted provider of key uniform items such as khaki skirts and plaids, but we will be transitioning to Lands' End as the exclusive provider of the required SHS Sweatshirt as well as all of the SHS required uniform pieces.

Summer Reading for Adults

With the help of Kari Boyd, our new school counselor, we have selected two terrific books for our adult summer reading program. The first, for grades pre-k through 3rd is Daniel Siegel's "The Whole Brain Child." For grades 4-8, we have chosen Peg Dawson and Richard Guare's "Smart but Scattered." All of our staff members will be reading at least one of these books. We are encouraging all of our parents to do the same. In the fall, the staff will be discussing our insights from these books during in-service time. We also plan to hold some parent-staff social gatherings in September to discuss these books and how they can help us to understand and work effectively with all of our students and children. - Mr. Burroughs

Washington DC and Camp Hamilton Photo Books

Photo books of this year's 7th and 8th grade trip to Washington DC during spring break and the 6th grade's Environmental Education week at Camp Hamilton can be found at the links below.  You can view them and, if interested, order a copy.  What a great keepsake!  Both experiences were amazing!

Washington DC Trip photo book 

Camp Hamilton photo book 

Annual Fund

Thank you to everyone who has turned in their donations for the Annual Fund! There are still over 65 families that need to get their payments in so don't delay, payments are due by June 30th, 2012 to count for the 2011-12 school year. We have collected $188,042 of the $220,000 pledged so we still have a ways to go and the year is winding down rapidly! These funds are very important to our operating budget so please make sure you turn in your pledged amount. Balance due statements were emailed out on Wednesday of this week, if you did not received the email, please contact Alison Scott in the Development Office so she can make sure you get the information.

Fundraising for 2011-12

Statements were issued last Monday via email. Thank you to everyone who met or surpassed the fundraising requirement! Many have already followed up on their fundraising status. For those of you that are still short there are two ways to get to your $225 contribution requirement. You can either order scrip at a 5% contribution rate or you can make a donation to the Jogathon at an 80% contribution rate. Scrip will be sold in the parking lot after school on Thursday or you can turn in an order form at the front office. Jogathon checks can be dropped off at the front office. Please make checks payable to Sacred Heart School. We will be reviewing the status of each family's fundraising contribution, once school is out. Anyone who is still short of the $225 requirement will be contacted directly. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Scott in the Development Office.

Scrip (Gift Cards) Sales

Last chance to purchase SCRIP in the lower parking lot this afternoon.  Full inventory will be available during summer on the weekends of Jul 7th/8th and Aug 4th/5th including Lands Ends for school uniforms which gives back 16% to the school.

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!

 Hoop-A-Rama presents the "Murph Classic"

Sacred Heart's Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Festival

Thank you to those who have signed up to play!  

Registration is closed.  

Tee shirts will be distributed at Thursday pick-up

 in the lower lot and at day of check-in.

Important Reminder:  You are still responsible for your child during the tournament.  There is no staff or volunteers to watch small children!

School dismissal is at 10:30 on Friday June 15th - please have your child at the gym for their grade bracket 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START TIME - CRUCIAL! Our schedule is very tight! Please plan to stay for the ENTIRE bracket session (students who show up late, don't show, or leave early may cause their team to forfeit)

• If bracket runs over a mealtime, please have them bring a picnic style lunch
• Concessions Available (candy, chips, and sports drinks) so send them with change if you would like them to be able to purchase snacks!
• Student spectators who do not require adult supervision is welcome to stay and watch other brackets play (parents encourage to come and watch too)!
• Each year we do our best to create fair and balanced teams so everyone has a great experience! (Please note that depending upon registration numbers, there may be a need to combine grades and/or create co-ed teams)
• Players welcome to bring water bottles but please label them to avoid unwanted sharing!!!

SUMMER CAMPS AT SHS JUNE 18 thru 22

Safari to Kenya with Ms. Maloney 9-11:30 June 18-June 22

(For students current in 1st-3rd - 20 Students MAX)

We only have a couple of spots left!!  "As photographers on a safari to Kenya with Ms. Maloney, students learn about two regions in Kenya by exploring the topography and animals that are found in game reserves. After re-creating the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and a Maasai village, the photographers find themselves in the center of a cultural misunderstanding. After discussing how to resolve the issue, students hold a farewell party to celebrate and reflect on their learning about Maasai culture and the Maasai Mara reserve.  To demonstrate their learning as they proceed through the unit, students will consider settings and characters and then role play and make critical decisions. Students use portfolios to read, write, research, and complete other activities."  $125 per student for the week. 

If interested, please send an email to Ms. Gray.

Summer Art with Ms. Wood 9-11:30 June 18-June 22

(For students currently in 3rd - 5th - 20 students MAX)

Spots are still available.  Looking for a way to explore your creative side?  Spend the week with our new Art teacher, Ms. Wood and get a chance to work with art in a variety of mediums, including collage, sculpture, painting, pastel and weaving!  $175 per student for the week (which includes the cost of supplies). 

If interested, please send an email to Ms. Gray.

Sacred Heart School Swim Day at Overlake Golf and Country Club

Have you ever wondered what all the buzz is about Overlake Golf and Country Club?  Would you like to take your kids swimming with their friends this summer?  Sign up to come to swim on Tuesday, June 19th from 11:30-2:30.  Overlake Golf and Country Club is opening their doors exclusively to 120 Sacred Heart School families for an end of the year party!  It is a day to swim, enjoy a $5 per person BBQ, and to build community.  There is no cost to swim for this day.  Members and non-members, please register at sign-up genius for each person in your family who will attend - there are 120 spots available.  Adults must accompany their children, and swim diapers are a must for children 3 and under.  If you have any questions, please contact Carole Roane. 

CYO Summer Camps

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

CYO Soccer Registration for Fall 2012 -  LATE REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW!

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 

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 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!