Professional Mission Statements

All members of the staff of Sacred Heart School wrote professional mission statements this year to guide their work and set a goal for their professional development. These professional mission statements are displayed in their classrooms or offices and will play a role in our professional development work this year. Emily Kirwan, one of our first grade teachers, took all of the staff's mission statements and entered them into www.wordle.net to create a "word cloud". This word cloud is a visual representation of the frequency with which specific words appeared in each of the mission statements. I wanted to share this with you, our parent community; because I think that it demonstrates quite nicely the priorities at the center of our work here. - Mr. Burroughs

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary

Take this opportunity to pray together as a family. What if you've never prayed the Rosary or haven't in a long time? Try this simple guide. Do you feel like you can't make the time? Try praying together one decade each night. The best way to teach our children about the importance of our faith is to pray together with them. - Mr. Burroughs

ITBS Testing

We are preparing for our standardized test, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and I want to make sure everyone is aware of the testing days.  We will be testing Monday, Oct. 15th - Friday, Oct. 26th.  We are also expanding our testing group this year to include 2nd grade.  Please try to avoid making any appointments during this time period, we have a limited testing window and it can be difficult to find time to make up tests that were missed.  -  Ms. Gray

Fall Goal Setting Conferences

The dates for our Fall Goal Setting Conferences have been set for Monday, Oct. 29th from 12:30-7:30pm and Tuesday, Oct. 30th from 9:00-3:15pm.  Please note, there is no school on these days.

For detailed conference information please visit the website.

Wellness Policy

As a reminder, and for those of you who are new to Sacred Heart School, due to food safety issues and an increase of allergies we only allow healthy snacks or non-food items for birthday celebrations.  Some of you may have already heard from your children's teachers that they would like you to bring in a book to share with the class, donate a book to the classroom library or provide healthy snack alternatives. Healthy birthday treats could be low-fat yogurt, squeezable yogurt, yogurt smoothies or fruit smoothies or waffles or pancakes topped with fruit. Parents are asked to check with their child's teacher at least three (3) school days in advance of the birthday celebration to discuss your plan so there will not be any conflicts. Also, because of the number of students in our school with nut allergies, we ask that you not send anything with nuts in the ingredients. - Ms. Gray

Annual Fund

Confirmation letters for your Annual Fund pledge were mailed out to all families last week. Please check the information and let me know if there are any discrepancies. This will be the only physical US mail you will be receiving in regards to Annual Fund. All other reminders and final donation letters will come via email. If you would like to receive your reminders via US mail, please email Alison Scott. Please make checks payable to Sacred Heart School and note "Annual Fund" in the memo section of your check. Checks can be mailed or dropped off at the front office or you can donate online at Give Now.

Attention SHS Alum Parents

Our annual Renew newsletter is coming out soon and we would like to hear from our SHS alumni who are now parents of SHS students. What were your favorite memories at SHS? Who were your favorite teachers and are they still here teaching? Tell us what you think is special having your children follow in your footsteps. We'd love to highlight these special stories in our next newsletter. Please email Alison Scott or call her at 451-1773 x107 and share your unique story.

Family Night Update

Due to survey results and volunteer needs, Family Night will not take place this year. Instead, we are excited to bring you new opportunities to get together as a community.  Please give us feedback on the events you would like to see.  Leave ideas in the box at the front desk or email Roxane Barkley.  

Special Offer for Meeting the November 16th Procurement Deadline

Family Procurement packets were sent home last week and the procurement process is in full swing.  For all families who meet the November 16 Procurement deadline, their students will receive a FREE DRESS DAY!    Extra packets and forms are available in the front office or check the website.

                Shelley Johnson      Aurora Paz       Kim Douglass             

Carry Your School Spirit! 

SHS Spartan Gym Bags are now available.

Navy Blue bag with White accent trim

100% cotton durable canvas duffel bag with industrial strength zipper, inside mesh valuables pocket and shoulder strap

11" diameter x 22" long

Personalized side panel optional

       Order yours today!

Last Order will be placed on 11/1.

$58 + tax.  Submit your order form with payment to the office.

Bishop Blanchet High School Open House - Thursday, 11/08 from 5:30-8pm

All interested families are invited to attend and tour the school. Guided tours will be available. This is a great opportunity to interact with teachers and students, learn more about the curriculum and co-curricular programs, and see all the great facilities. Please note that this is our *only* Open House this year.

Bishop Blanchet High School is located at 8200 Wallingford Ave. N., two blocks north of Green Lake. For more information call (206) 527-7711 or visit our website.

Sip, Sip, Syrah

The Mary Helen Heffernan Circle is pleased to announce Sip, Sip Syrah, our exciting fundraising event for this year! We hope that you will join us for this special evening out on Thursday, November 8 at EFESTE winery in Woodinville. To view the "Save the Date", please click this link.

An invitation will be emailed via Paperless Post. If you'd like to add your email to the guest list, please send a note to Julie Moran. 

We look forward to seeing you there - with a companion or a group of friends - all are welcome!

Seattle - Opera Time One Day Camps

Let the opera fun begin! Day-long camp for children Grades 1-3 is the perfect introduction to opera. An extended version of our new program to support early literacy, this day camp uses storybooks as the basis for creating our own mini-opera with singing, arts & crafts, acting & dancing. Cost $40. 

After care available until 5:30 PM for an additional $20.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Friday, March 15, 2013

Seattle Opera Offices (SORS), 200 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98104

Click here for registration form.  For more information on how the program works, please visit our website. 

Youth Soccer Night at Bellevue High School

Thursday, October 25th, Varsity at 7:30 PM, JV at 5:30 at BHS Stadium

Looking for a fun family event? Bring your family, friends and teammates and come on out in your blue and gold to support BHS Girls Soccer. Thursday, Oct 25th is Youth Soccer Night for the Bellevue Community. All kids wearing their youth team jerseys get in free. Food will be available to purchase starting around 6pm. There will be some prizes for the fans and a youth scrimmage during half time. Kids over 10 whose team might be interested in being ball boys/girls or want to participate in the half time scrimmage should contact Julie Moran or Kathy Mitchell.

Halloween Carnival - October 27th

The "Cancer Pantsers" Relay for Life team is hosting a Halloween Carnival! Relay For Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, raises money to fight cancer. The Carnival kicks off our team's second year in the cancer fight.

The carnival will have active and creative fun for kids of all ages, including a cake walk, a trick-or-treating village, and the Mad Science Lab, with 12 booths total. Kids win unique prizes at every booth. There will also be yummy concessions and a raffle!

Join us to help fight cancer from 2:30pm until 6:30 pm on October 27 at the Newport Hills Community Church (5833 119th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98006). Admission donations support cancer research: $9 per child, which includes enough tickets to play each game once or $25 per family, which includes tickets for 3 times at each booth. Extra tickets will be available for fifty cents. Please come and have a great time while helping fight cancer!

Thank you for your support of the American Cancer Society,

Meredith Stone, Catherine Newton and Mackenzie Lew

Team Captains of the Cancer Pantsers.

**Also, out of respect to the values of the Newport Hills Community Church, please do not wear costumes that portray evil.

Cross Country - STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

• The 4-8th grade Championships are next Sunday, October 14th at 1pm so plan to be there at 12:30pm.  It starts with the 4th grade boys running first.

For more detailed information see the SHS - XC website

Let's bring the trophy home for our beloved Coach Murphy!

Please e-mail questions to Coach Murphy or Anne Richmond .

Calling All Basketball Players Grades 4-8- Regular Registration Extended

There's still time to register at regular rates for CYO Basketball! All students in grades 4 - 8 at SHS or in the Parish are welcome to join us for the 2012-2013 basketball season. No experience required, only the desire to learn and have fun! Registration is online at the Sacred Heart School website under CYO and registration deadlines are as follows:

Dates                       Cost

Registration            Sept. 26 - Oct. 12   $85 (per child); $75 for each child after the first

Late Registration     Oct.13 - Oct. 24     $125 (per child); $115 for each child after the first

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 e-mail:  Bridget Darrow or Mary LaLomia