From the Heart - 08/30/2012

From the Heart

08/30/2012

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From the Office

From Parents' Club

Sacred Heart CYO News

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Auction

Key Dates

Aug 31 - Middle School Locker Set-Up, 1-2pm
Sep 04 - Back to School Coffee, 9-10:30am, gym
Sep 04 - First Day of School, 11:45am dismissal,ESS for until 3pm - please sign up.
Sep 04 - Back to School Night for Grades 6-8, 6-8pm, gym
Sep 05 - Back to School Night for Grades PK-5, 6-8pm, gym
Sep 05-07 - Kindergarten, 11:50am dismissal, no ESS
Sep 06 - Magazine Drive Kick-off
Sep 10-13 - Kindergarten, 12:15pm dismissal, no ESS
Sep 10 - Called to Protect class for volunteers, 6-9pm, Moore Theatre
Sep 12 - First Magazine Drive turn-in date
Sep 14 - No School
Sep 16 - Parish Festival, 12-3pm **Please note time change**
Sep 19 - Second Magazine Drive turn-in date
Sep 26 - Final Magazine Drive turn-in date

From the Office

School Office Summer Hours

Weekdays 9am - 2pm.

Click here for this year's school supply list.

1st Day of School

The first day of school this year is Tuesday, September 4th (the day after Labor Day). We will begin the day (and the school year) in the church. We are asking that all students arrive to school by 8:20am on the first day and proceed to the front entrance to the church. The teachers will be there holding signs to make it easy to find them. Students will then line up with their teachers and walk into church together. All parents are invited to stay for our opening ceremony in the church which will begin at 8:30am and last until about 8:50am.

Drop-off/Pick-up Procedures

Please click on the above link to review the student drop-off and pick-up procedures. This will make the first week of the new school year a little less confusing and much safer.

Extended School Services (ESS)

ESS will take place on the first day of school in the morning at 7am and afternoon from 11:45-3pm.

Students will meet in the gym at 11:45 am. Please have your student bring a sack lunch.

Please contact Amy Davis at to reserve a spot for your student.

Absences

If your child will be missing a school day for any reason, please contact Kerry Wyman, at the front office. For Pre-K through 5th grades, please also cc your home room teacher.

Important Information before your child can start school.

Please read the attached information from the health room regarding both immunizations and student medication requirements that must be completed before the start of school. Then plan some time this summer to take care of updating your child's immunization records and/or receive any needed shots. Also provided are the requirements, deadlines and procedure to have student medications available at school.

- Mr. Burroughs

Class assignments (for K-5) and student schedules (for grades 6-8) will be sent home via e-mail on August 30th.

Fr. Steve's Installation

Let's gather together to give Fr. Steve an official welcome as our new pastor at his Installation Mass on September 8th at the 5:00 Mass. All students who attend the Installation Mass in their school uniform will receive a free dress pass. A reception will follow the Mass - with cupcakes for all children. No need to RSVP, but you may want to arrive early as I expect that there will be many in attendance.

Safe Environment Program

Everyone who volunteers with children at the school or parish is required to complete the Safe Environment/Called to Protect program. All school parents are encouraged to complete this program in if you are not currently volunteering with students in case you want to do so in the future. This three-hour training is designed to teach participants how to recognize the signs of abuse, how to respond to suspected abuse and how to keep our ministries, programs and schools safe. The Called to Protect for Ministers and Volunteers class will be offered here at Sacred Heart School in the Moore Theater on Monday, September 10th from 6-9 p.m. Please sign up for the class here.

Parents and staff who have completed the initial training class must participate in an annual online update. You can access your annual update by clicking here..

From Parents' Club

Parents' Club Survey

The Parents' Club is seeking your input about fundraising and social activities here at Sacred Heart School. Please take a few minutes to share your opinions here. The deadline for the survey is Friday, September 7th.

Back to School Coffee - Hosted by the Sacred Heart Parents' Club!

Please join us for a Back to School Coffee in the gym on the first day of school,

Tuesday , September 4, from 9-10:30am!!!! This is a great opportunity to meet some new parents, get caught up with friends and kick off the school year with coffee and refreshments.

Scrip

Scrip is an easy way to fulfill your Flexible Fundraising requirement and support our school!

It's a bonus to then have gift cards available in your home for immediate purchasing or gifting needs!

Many of us shop in the same places each week, set up a monthly standing order,

and cards will be at the front desk for pick up or sent home with your child.

(Please note, you must fill out a registration f orm if you choose to send scrip home with your child.)

Our Scrip volunteer team is ready to take "on demand" orders anytime via our single order forms that can be filled out and submitted online or at the front desk with Kerry Wyman.

All orders will be filled the first and third Monday of the month.

For reasons of safety and sheer man power please note, parking lot sales are no longer available for Scrip. Help us keep this important fundraiser thriving by filling out your form today!

Magazine Sale

Magazine Kick Off on September 6! Save up your Renewals!

Last year we raised 50,000 for our school through the Magazine Drivel! We will have three turn in dates in September 12th,19th and 26th. This year the prizes are cumulative, so you have all three weeks to accumulate points towards prizes. Fight the urge to purchase at the news stand, subscribe during our sale. Thank you for your support!

Links are available on our school site to order just enter our school code 2529428 and register your child.

Sacred Heart CYO News

Cross Country

Click here to register now for the 2012 Cross-Country Season!

Thank you to all who have already signed up! Our motto for the 2012 Cross Country season is

"Strength in numbers! Moving forward, Building Community...One Step at a Time!"

We are currently in need of grade level parent volunteers. Please consider helping out with the very short Cross-Country season. Volunteers are needed to help check-in runners on race days and especially help organize the younger runners (approximately two hours total time commitment). Those who have done cross country before know that race day is crowded and busy. It can be overwhelming for new families so it would be wonderful to have some veterans on hand to guide the newcomers. If you are unable to volunteer, please help spread the word; somebody will hear the call! Also, still looking for more student volunteers looking to meet their community service hour requirements.

Questions: Anne Richmond

Final Chance to Register for CYO Soccer - Grades 1-8

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!

For those who missed the normal and late registration periods, there's now the opportunity to register for the following teams (space permitting):

1st coed

2nd coed

3rd girls

4th girls

5th boys

5th girls - note: space limited

6th boys

6th girls

7th girls

3rd boys, 4th boys and 7th boys are full and we are not taking additional players.

Please register online at this link.

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.

Any questions please contact:

Lisa Ludwig Grades 1-3

Kim Schaefer Grades 4-8

From the Heart is published weekly during the school year on Thursdays. If you have content to include in future newsletters please obtain administration permission, and then send to Tracy Takeuchi, by Tuesday night.

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.