Accreditation

Sacred Heart School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association. This year we are preparing our self-study report in preparation for a visit by the accreditation team next year. As a part of our self-study process, the school staff has been reviewing and renewing our Student Learning Expectations. Otherwise known as SLE's, these are the broad goals that guide the faith, educational, and character formation that we provide here at Sacred Heart School.

Over the last few weeks the staff has created a first draft of revised SLE's. Now we would like your input. We would like to invite any interested parents to participate in one of two feedback sessions next week on Thursday, October 25th. One session will be in the morning at 8:30 a.m. and the other in the evening at 6:00 p.m. Both will take place in the Moore Theater. Those who cannot attend either session will have an opportunity to comment by e-mail. However, we would greatly value the opportunity to hear from you in person and engage in dialogue with you about the goals that should shape instruction for all of our students. - Mr. Burroughs

Please Follow Us on Twitter

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Please make sure to send the message exactly as it appears above. Many cell phones will automatically capitalize the first letter of the text message. Make sure that the "f" in "follow" is lower case.

If your setup is correct, you will receive a message indicating that you are now following Sacred Heart's emergency line.

Middle School Conferences - Clarification

Over the next two weeks during their homeroom classes, middle school students will be identifying two classes that offer them the greatest opportunity for growth (e.g., language arts, math, Spanish, music). The students will use data (e.g., test scores, grades, number of missing assignments) to help them make their selection. After identifying the two classes and confirming their choice with their homeroom teacher, that information will be sent on to the teachers they have identified as well as to you, their parents. During middle school conferences, parents of middle school students must meet with the two teachers  their child identified and may meet with any others that they choose.

Safe Environment Training for Volunteers

Sacred Heart Parish and School will offer a Safe Environment Training class on November 7th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. here in the Moore Theater. Volunteers who work with children need to take this important class. To register for this class, or a different one, follow this link.

Three-Minute Mediations

Trying to find time in your busy life for prayer? If you have 3 minutes, try the daily 3-minute meditations from Loyola Press that are linked to the school and parish websites.

Food Drive

At the end of the month we have two great ways to help feed hungry children and adults in our community. On October 29 and 30 we will host a food drive at three local QFC markets. Students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to participate. We also need adult chaperones to help out. Student volunteers distribute fliers listing the most-needed items and collect the donations as shoppers leave the store. Sign up for a shift or two today. In celebration of Halloween, students are invited to bring in one or more non-perishable food items to school on October 31 in exchange for free dress. All food donations benefit the Renewal Food Bank, the only food bank in Bellevue. Most needed items include: canned fruit and vegetables, canned soup, peanut butter, ramen noodles, canned tuna, and dry beans.

Reading Opportunities at Sacred Heart School

At Sacred Heart School we work together to meet the needs of all kinds of readers. In our classrooms we have a fantastic reading program that we piloted last year, Lead 21, which integrates nonfiction reading in science and social studies topics as well as fiction in a variety of genre. This program meets students at their instructional level, and pulls the whole class together for the focus of each unit. Most grade levels also have independent book reports and requirements that are worked on throughout the year.  

Please click this link for more reading information from Mrs Hooper!

Update from Kari Boyd

What a wonderful first month it has been as the school counselor at Sacred Heart! Guidance lessons are now underway in every K-5 classroom weekly. Students are being introduced to the curriculum of Kelso's Choices, a conflict management program that teaches important ways to solve small problems using Kelso's Choices wheel of choices. This program encourages students to use two of Kelso's Choices when dealing with a SMALL problem and if they are experiencing a BIG problem, to report it to an adult. SMALL problems are ones that every K-5 student is smart enough and strong enough to solve on their own, using Kelso's Choices.

October is Anti-Bullying month and with the hard work and help from our dedicated Student Council, 5th-8th grade students attended an assembly on Wednesday October 17th called, "The Power of a Bystander." The student council performed skits that showed different kinds of bullying that can happen, including verbal, physical, and cyber bullying while incorporating the important and powerful role of the bystander in all of these situations.

Another idea that students are being introduced to is the acronym of: THINK! We are encouraging students to THINK before they speak, or act, and ask themselves, is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, or Kind? This is a great tool to start implementing at home as well, it can be very effective.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me

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DON'T WAIT TO PROCURE YOUR AUCTION ITEMS....

Thank you to those families who have already submitted items for this year's auction.  We are looking for 100% participation by our deadline of November 16th. All families who meet the November 16 deadline will receive a free dress day for their students.

                Shelley Johnson      Aurora Paz       Kim Douglass             

We are excited to announce that tickets for Tailors' Tall Tale are now available online.  

There will be three performances:

Friday, November 2 at 7pm

Saturday, November 3 at 7pm

Sunday November 4 at 2pm

Tickets will be $5 for all performances.

This will be a special performance as it is the first ever 4th & 5th grade Junior thespians production at Sacred Heart.  This play is a fun retelling of the Emperor's New Clothes, with music and lyrics written by our very own kim Douglass!  Seating is limited as the productions will be held in the Moore Theater.  Hurry and get your tickets now!  Click on this link to order.

Holiday Boutique with Local Artisans

What: Handmade crafts and artwork, including holiday gifts and decor. Find creative items for your home and for people on your Christmas gift list!

When: Saturday, November 3rd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The Brig at Magnuson Park (7400 Sand Point Way NE)

Sponsor: Frances Hoffman Circle of the Association for Catholic Childhood.

Benefit: Children and families in crisis, including those being served by Catholic Community Services

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!

St Vincent DePaul

St Vincent DePaul is looking for volunteers for Saturday, November 17th from 4-7 pm and Sunday, November 18th between the times of 8:30am -2 pm to load donations into their trucks.

If you would like to help and receive community service hours, please contact Colleen at 425-454-2392.

Mercer Island Parent Edge Invites You to Attend an Evening with Vanessa Van Petten

Monday, October 22, 7pm in the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center

Free for Mercer Island and St. Monica PTA members, donations accepted at the door.

Teen Secret Communication 101 - The Science of Relationships

Did you know that in households where there is more fighting, there tends to be less lying?  Do you know how to read your teen's 'one-sided shoulder shrug'?  Wouldn't it be great to have insight into what their postures, glances and eye rolls really mean?  Youthologist, Vanessa Van Petten teaches parents how they can get what they want from their relationships, stop fighting and understand their sometimes frustrating counterparts.  Van Petten is backed by science, research and a team of more than 100 teens with a goal of helping teens and parents maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. 

Vanessa's unique perspective, hilarious stories and groundbreaking research have stunned and delighted audiences all over the world.

For more about Vanessa, go to her groundbreaking website.  For details about this event, see the Parent Edge website.

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.

Calling All Basketball Players Grades 4-8- Late Registration

There's still time to register 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

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

Dear Parents and Friends,

The church plants are thirsty and need to be watered about twice a week. If you could volunteer to help out, it would be a huge help. There is no special time so any couple of days would work. Please contact Sr. Mary Jo if you are able to stop off in the morning or afternoon to water plants. A team would be great.  

Peace - Sr. MaryJo