Advent Program Attire

Students should be dressed nicely, like what they would wear for a picture with Santa Claus or for a family Christmas card. Regular school dress code applies, and, for safety reasons, NO high heels.  - Cassi McDougall

Important Steps for Kindergarten 2013 Enrollment

It is time to think about Kindergarten for next year!  Please make sure you have sent in your child's application accordingly. If your student is currently in our Pre-K program, you do no need to "re-apply" but must confirm to our office via email if you would like to apply for Kindergarten.   Please note the following process will occur upon receipt of application/confirmation of interest:

• Kindergarten testing/assessment dates are January 31, February 1, and 2nd.    As always, every student applying for Kindergarten must go through this process including those currently in our SHS Pre-K program.
• Over our Christmas Break, you will receive an email letter from SHS with the details for this process including instructions of when to call the front office to schedule your assessment times.  If your student is currently in Pre-K and you have confirmed K interest, we will automatically schedule your student's assessment during their regular school hours here at SHS.
• The week of February 4th, we plan to send out our acceptance /wait list letters along with an intention letter and Kindergarten registration fee that will need to be returned to Sacred Heart in order to secure your slot.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this process.  My telephone number is (425)451-1773 extension 156 and email address is sknapp@sacredheart.org.  

- Susana Knapp, Director of Admissions

 Need Your Feedback on "Hot Topic" Discussion Forums

Coming up soon are some evening discussion forums with the school counselor, hosted by Kari Boyd and Parents Club. Specific dates, time and location are TBD. These discussion nights are mainly to provide information and spread awareness on various "hot topics" throughout grade level groups. These beneficial discussion nights will offer parents an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and chat with other parents in their child's grade level.

**Please help select books/topics by completing this survey!

Sacred Heart Staff Appreciation Book

We would like to let you know about the new "Sacred Heart Staff Appreciation Book", that is will be available at the front desk year round. From time-to-time we all like to do nice things for our SHS Staff (Christmas, Birthday's, a thank you), but we have no idea what they might like. The Staff Appreciation Book will be a great resource for you.  You can access this information online by clicking this link.

If you have any questions please e-mail Jennifer Joffe the Sacred Heart Community Coordinator.

Lost and Found

Friday, December 21st Early Dismissal, 11:45am

Morning ESS will run as usual.  There will be *no* afternoon ESS. 

Please Click Here for Important Morning Drop Off Reminders

Considering a Gift to Sacred Heart School?

As the end of the year approaches and uncertainty looms about changes to the tax laws for next year, this is the perfect opportunity to make a contribution to Sacred Heart School's Annual Fund (which supports this year's programs and activities) or the Sacred Heart School Endowment (which helps to sustain the mission and work of Sacred Heart School for decades to come). 

The Auction Team is pleased to announce an exciting limited-time opportunity!

Gingerbread House and Cookie Decorating Party

****ONLY 25 SLOTS LEFT!*****

Friday, December 21st - 11:45am - 3pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 

• Enjoy an extended day of holiday shopping and errand running while your little ones keep busy decorating cookies and a gingerbread house in the SHS Art Room.
• Pizza lunch will be served.  The party includes a Christmas Story and Games in the gym.
• NO ESS available this last day of school in 2012.
• Don't miss out.  Only 25 slots left.  Cost $50 per student.

Leave on that last day of school with a complete gingerbread house!

Click Click Here for sign up.

Procurement Reminder 

Thank you to all of you who have already made a donation to the auction.   We have many wonderful items for our Gala Event.  But we need 100% participation!  Our deadline was November 16, so if you have not yet sent in your procurement item please do so right away.  All families are asked to make a donation to the auction of at least $100 in cash, goods or services.  

Shelley Johnson      Aurora Paz       Kim Douglass             

Scrip will be on sale before and after the Advent Pageant next Tuesday. 

Sales will be limited to stock on hand.  

You may still order up until tomorrow - December 14^th to have your order shipped within 24hrs .  Check out Innisbrook for your gift wrap needs and further meet your Flexible Fundraising requirements.  

School code: 122189.

OLIVER!

The year's Playmaker production was announced at the Talent Show and will be Oliver!  As in years past, all current SHS students are encouraged to submit original art that will be used to promote the play (SHS Playmaker website, posters, t-shirts, flyers).  

The winner will receive a $50 Target gift certificate.

The art contest was kicked off on Monday, December 3, 2012.  The forms should have been distributed in the classrooms for children in Grades 1-5 and in the homerooms for Grades 6-8.  It can also be downloaded using the attached link (please be sure to print it double-sided so that the judges don't see your name).  Extra copies are also available at the front desk.  

Drawings must be turned in to the school office no later than this Monday, December 17th.  The winner will be announced after we return from Christmas Break, no later than Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Chess Club Sign-ups

Join the fun!  Chess Club sign-ups for the second session (Jan. 8-Mar. 19) are online and open to all students in K-8th grade who are interested in learning or increasing their knowledge of chess!  Whether you are a beginning or experienced player, chess is a great way to increase math skills, concentration, memory, and self-confidence while having fun.

Recently, Sacred Heart chess players brought home yet another trophy, coming in third place at the Seattle Prep Tournament.  Earning individual trophies were Richard Barkley, Ethan McReynolds, and Erik Anderson.  The 3rd place team consisted of Janaya Cataquis, Triana Fernando, Sophia Daigle, Roxanne Anderson, Richard Barkley, Quinn Floyd, William Collins, Erik Anderson, and Ethan McReynolds.  Sacred Heart has always done well in tournaments.  Let's keep the tradition going! 

SMART with ART - Winter Session Sign-up!

Winter Session

Thursdays

January 24th thru March 21st

No class:  February 21st

8 week session

Times:  3 - 4:15pm

Hoops at Home for this weekend!!!!

Saturday
10:15am - 5th girls vs St. Louise
12:45pm - 5th boys vs St. Louise
 Sunday
12:00pm - 4th boys (blue team) vs St. Francis
 1:15pm  - 4th boys (white team) vs ASB

Go Spartans!!!! 

CYO VOLLEYBALL - Boys & Girls   5th - 8th Grade

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION STARTS NOW!  

Volleyball is an incredibly fun sport for both boys and girls...your kids are guaranteed to have a blast playing Sacred Heart volleyball!  The following are key dates and information regarding the 2013 Volleyball Season:

Registration Dates & Fees:  $85 if register on or before December 31, 2012

Late Registration**:  $135 if register LATE January 1st - January 15th

Game Dates:  Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, April 1

Tournament:April 17th - April 27th

How to Register:     Please visit www.sacredheart.org/CYO  

Coaches Needed:   PLEASE e-mail Ann Molitor 

Practice Dates:        TBD - Practices will start last week of January or first week of February.

**Registration is officially closed as of December 31st.  However, "really late" registrations may be accepted during this period provided space is available and subject to the coach's and volleyball coordinator's discretion.  This registration fee includes a $50 late fee...so please register early!  (Please see Sacred Heart CYO Registration Policy & Fees for details).