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Key Dates
- Jan 24 - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Burke Museum, 8:50-11:45am
- Jan 25 - All School Mass, dress uniform required, 9am
- Jan 26-27 - Attend Mass at Sacred Heart Church in full uniform and earn free dress 1/30
- Jan 27-Feb 02 - Catholic Schools Week
- Jan 28 - Community Appreciation Day
- Jan 29 - Parent Appreciation Day (No Homework)
- Jan 30 - Staff Appreciation Day (Free dress for those who attended a mass 1/26-27 in full uniform)
- Jan 30 - Junior High Youth Group, Parish youth room, 3-4pm
- Jan 31 - Young Author Convention
- Jan 31 - Student Appreciation Day
- Feb 01 - Parish and Pastor Appreciation Day
- Feb 04-07 - Annual Vision and Health Screenings, Grades K-3, 5 & 7
- Feb 09 - Catch the Spirit-SHS Gala Auction, Westin Bellevue
- Feb 12 - PreK Valentine's Night w/Mom, PreK Classroom, 6:30-7:15pm
- Feb 13 - Ash Wednesday
- Feb 13 - School Commission Meeting, 6:30-8pm
- Feb 14 - 1st Grade Pajama Drive Free Dress Day
- Feb 15 - All School Mass, dress uniform required 9am
- Feb 18-22 - No School, Mid-Winter Break
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| From the Auction Committee | |
WE'RE GOING TO PARTY
....and you don't want to miss it!
If you haven't registered for the
2013 Gala Auction, now's the time!
Show your support for SHS when you "Show Your Heart".
Registration online is easy and you will find additional
opportunities for sponsorship and evening "extras".
AUCTION PARTIES ON SALE NOW
...and some of them are filling up.
Don't miss out on the fun.
We have FAMILY BINGO NIGHT, CINCO DE MAYO,
HOOPERAMA and LASER TAG, just to name a few.
Check out the Parties page of our website for all of the details.
You can sign up online or in the parking lot at our Parties sales tables.
Your party hosts will be happy to assist you with all of the details.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE....
For a truly "golden" opportunity look for our RAFFLE ticket sales
which begin next week. The winning ticket could get you
a Louis Vuitton Wallet, VIP Passes to Lincoln Cinemas,
Flowers Every Month for a Year, a Microsoft Surface,
Stock your Wine Cellar, Sports Fan Package or if you hold the
you can pick the best of Live. What are you waiting for?
Need to figure out the details? check out the Auction Website or contact an auction co-chair Shelley Johnson Aurora Paz Kim Douglass |
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From the Office
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Auction Fund-a-Need
This year's auction will give you the opportunity to invest in the security of our school. By raising your paddle to support technology at Sacred Heart School, you will help our children to have a secure future by providing them access to the best educational technology. In addition, when you raise your paddle for technology, you will be helping us to upgrade our security and communication systems that will keep our students and staff safe in an emergency. And when you raise your paddle for the endowment, you are providing for the long-term financial security of our school, not only this year and next, but for years and even generations to come. So, before you come to the auction, please prayerfully consider how you can support this year's Fund-a-Need opportunities - technology and the endowment. - Mr. Burroughs
Young Author Convention - January 31st!!!
2013 Young Author Convention Is coming next week!
Student Appreciation Day, during Catholic Schools Week, will be a great day filled with a variety of author presentations! Check out our presenters!
- Kristen Maloney, SHS 1st grade teacher and author of Tummy Touch Desk. (K-4)
- Samantha Vamos, Author of award winning The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred, and Before You Were Here, Mi Amor, and new book coming out soon! Alphabet Trucks (2013). Learn more at: http://www.samanthavamos.com (K-3)
- Katherine Schlick Noe, author of Something to Hold, Professor of Education and Director of Literacy in the College of Education at Seattle University. Learn more at: http://www.katherineschlicknoe.com (4-8)
- Adam Miller, legendary folksinger, storyteller, and autoharp virtuoso. Performs "Singing through History" programs to students around the country. Learn more at: http://www.folksinging.org (PreK-8) Mr. Miller will have copies of his CD, Along Came a Giant, for sale after his performances. $15, "Checks Only" payable to Adam Miller. Parents are invited to attend the Folksong assemblies with Adam Miller in the gym: PreK-1 10:50am, 2-4 1:00pm, 5-8 2:10pm
- Trey Wright. Social Media expert and currently the director of operations at Sesame Communications. (7-8)
On Thursday Jan. 31, there will be a limited supply of books for sale and autograph. Same day sales will be "Checks Only":
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The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred (HB)
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$19.66
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Pay to the order of University Book Store
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Before You Were Here, Mi Amor (HB)
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$17.51
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Something to Hold (HB)
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$18.60
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Ms. Maloney's book, Tummy Touch Desk, can be purchased through Amazon.com
Catholic Schools Week Begins this Weekend!
The annual celebration of Catholic Schools known as Catholic Schools Week begins this weekend at the 5pm. Mass on Saturday and the 9am and 11am Masses on Sunday. All students who wear their full uniform to one of these Masses at Sacred Heart Church will receive a free dress pass to be used next Wednesday. We are in need of student assistance at Masses this weekend.
We need students to serve as greeters (pre-k through 8th), gift bearers (1st through 8th), lectors and readers for the Prayers of the Faithful (grades 3rd-8th). If your child can help, please sign up right away on our SignUp Genius site. We will have a brief practice Friday after the school Mass for all who sign up.
Catholic Schools Week Schedule
- Monday - Community Appreciation Day
- Tuesday - Parent Apprecaition Day (No Homework)
- Wednesday - Staff Apprecation Day (Free Dress for all who attend Mass at Sacred Heart in full uniform)
- Thursday - Student Appreciation Day & Young Authors Day
- Friday - Parish and Pastor Appreciation Day
Annual Vision & Hearing Screenings - February 4, 6, 7
Washington State code states that schools will conduct annual vision and hearing screenings for students specifically in grades K-3, 5 and 7. Students in grades Pre-K, 4, 6 and 8 are not participating in this year's annual screenings.
EXCEPTION: If a parent of a Pre-K, 4, 6 or 8th student has concerns that their child may have a vision or hearing issue they may request that their child be included in the annual screenings. In order to do this, parents must e-mail their request to Ann Marie Thompson and include the child's name, classroom and indicate which screening is needed-vision and/or hearing.
Parent Volunteers Needed for Vision & Hearing Screenings
HELP! We are in need of Parent Volunteers to help with Sacred Hearts Hearing & Vision Screenings, happening on Monday February 4th, Wednesday February 6th and Thursday February 7th. Without parent volunteers we CANNOT perform these important State-mandated screenings.
Please look at the schedule below and let me know which date and time you are available to help. If you can sign up for multiple shifts that would be even better! There are currently 15 open slots we need to fill. It would be great to have an extra volunteer each day as a floater to help out as needed. You can email me at Brianna_01@hotmail.com with your selection or with any questions you may have.
Monday, February 4th:
* 8:50-9:50am, 1 volunteer needed
* 10:50-11:50am, 2 volunteers needed
Wednesday, February 6th:
* 8:50-9:50am, 1 volunteers needed
* 10:50-11:50am, 3 volunteers needed
Thursday, February 7th:
* 9:50-10:50am, 2 volunteers needed
* 10:50-11:50am, 6 volunteers needed
I will need you to arrive at school 20 minutes PRIOR to your volunteer shift. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! - Brianna Bennitt
Placement Request Policy (rev. January 2013)
The administration and staff of Sacred Heart School has revised our Placement Request Policy effective January, 2013. We are now requiring families to complete a Placement Request form and provide specific academic and/or behavioral needs that justify their request for a specific teacher for their child. The Placement Requests needs to be completed and returned to the Vice Principal by Friday, May 24th. Requests made directly to classroom teachers will be forwarded to the administration so the Placement Request form can be completed. Requests received after May 24th will not be considered.
Requests received by the May 24th deadline will be carefully considered as class lists are made; although, it is not possible to honor all requests. Our goal is to create classrooms that are balanced academically, emotionally and socially.
A Few Words about Lice
You may have noticed that we have seen a few cases of lice this year in the primary grades. This is not unusual for an elementary school and it is not unusual for our area either. In talking with local businesses involved with lice treatment, they have seen a higher than typical number of cases this year from our area. It is not a sign of dirt or disease, but often comes along with our recent cold weather and the hats, coats, and scarves that get worn and shared at this time of year.
When a case of lice is reported to the school we report it to all parents in the affected grade(s). We cannot mandate head checks for all students. However, we strongly encourage parents to carefully check their children's hair for nits (or eggs) and lice. If you do not have experience with checking for lice and know exactly what to look for and how to search, you should watch this video or one of the others like it on YouTube that will give you step-by-step directions or consider seeking professional assistance. I also recommend that lice is really best treated by careful and systematic combing at home or by a professional. The mayonnaise, sprays, goops, etc. really have little effect in my professional experience. - Mr. Burroughs
ESS Availability
The ESS program currently has the following regular openings: Monday & Wednesday afternoons for 1st-8th graders as well as Wednesday & Thursday afternoons for Kindergartens. Please email Amy Davis if you would like to reserve any of these spaces for your student on an ongoing basis. If you would like to utilize ESS on a drop in basis, you can use the following links to check for availability:
Kindergarten ESS Drop-in
1st-8th grade ESS Drop-in
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| From Parents Club | |
Sign up Today
Dad's, Mom's and kids grades 3rd and up!
Friday March 1 @ SHS Gym.from 6p-8pm
A night of BINGO and prizes
Dinner by Maggiano's.
Stella Beer, EFESTE wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
Prizes include Sweet Skyline socks and gift cards like iTunes,
Burgermaster and Yogurt Land plus a surprise for the grand prize winner!
The popcorn and music will be rolling! Don't miss a great night to be social with friends and family by supporting our school and winning prizes ta' boot!
Register Today
Hosted by the Chandler, Michael & Taylor Families
Kari Boyd's Book Review Please mark these dates for evenings with our school counselor: Meet in the Library for Happy Hour and an interesting discussion 6:00-8:00pm - January 29th Pre-k-3rd grade topic to be discussed is Positive Discipline
- January 31 4th-6th grade topic to be discussed is Helping your child feel validated
- February 5th 7-8th grade topic to be discussed is Self Esteem
RSVP: kboyd@sacredheart.org child care available |
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Oliver! Performances April 26th - April 28th
Registration Reminder
This is just a reminder that registration for this Spring's Playmaker production of Oliver! will be closing on Monday, January 28. There are still a few spots left for Little Players and Tech Team. The Main Cast is full, but please e-mail Dee Huff to be added to the Wait List.
From the Yearbook Staff
Calling all photographers! The Yearbook staff is in need of your candid photos to include in the 2012/13 Yearbook. We are looking for photographs of the students from field trips, classroom parties, grade projects like Culture Fair, Science Fair, Congressional Hearings, First Communion, etc. Also, if you have some great action shots from the CYO games, those would be wonderful to have as well.
Please submit your digital photos to yearbook@sacredheart.org. Thank you in advance for making the Yearbook a success!
Unforgettable Summer Canoe-Tripping Camp Opportunity
Camp Wabun provides wonderful canoe-tripping camp experiences like no other for boys and girls ages 10 through 18. In operation since 1933, Wabun draws campers from all parts of the United States, Canada and around the world. The camp website provides more information about the camp and how it operates. The camp director will be in town on Sunday, Mar. 3 at 1pm to do a presentation on the camp and answer questions for interested parents and potential campers. If you would like to learn more, please e-mail Angela Traynor.
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| CYO News | |
Bishop Blanchet High School cordially invites all CYO grade school basketball players, along with their parents and coaches, to be our guests at BBHS' "CYO NIGHT" on Friday, January 25th at Bishop Blanchet. We invite you to be our guests, receive special recognition, and enjoy an evening of basketball contests on Gilligan-Wilkinson Court. The Braves will compete against Lakeside; Junior Varsity Girls start at 3:15pm, Junior Varsity Boys at 4:45pm, Varsity Girls at 6:15pm and Varsity Boys at 8:00pm. All CYO basketball players are asked to wear their jerseys in order to receive free admission for themselves and their parents on this evening. Please join us as we honor the Catholic youth of Seattle.
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| From the Parish | |
Save the Date - 4th Annual Sacred Heart Marriage Enrichment Weekend
When: Saturday, March 9th, 8am - 8pm, Sunday, March 10th 8am - 12pm
Where: St. Mary-on-the-Lake Peace and Spirituality Center on Killarney Way
Who: This retreat welcomes all couples who want to celebrate, enrich and nurture their marriage, have some time together away from work and family responsibilities and meet other couples that are committed to their Sacrament of Matrimony.
Registration opens after Mass in late January
$105.00 Per couple suggested donation includes 4 meals and all weekend activities. (Scholarships/Support by the Parish available)
Questions? Call the Parish Offices or Kevin & Mary Benz 425-747-2450 or e-mail.
Kingdom Rock-Vacation Bible School
June 24th- 28th 9:00am-12:00pm
Are your kids ready to develop a rock solid faith?
At Kingdom Rock, where kids Stand Strong for God! Every activity is intentionally designed so kids see, hear, sing, touch and even taste God's Word as they participate in bible adventures, bible verses, songs, hands-on activities and snacks that help kids know more about God and his love for them. Each day kids will learn something new about God's love, and apply what they have learned as they serve others and watch for God in everyday life.
Children (Kindergarteners by 9-1-13) through 5th grade can join in the fun!
Registration began January 1, 2013 and all registration must be in by May 1st! There will be no late registrations! The cost of VBS is $75.00 per child. Children who have a parent volunteer, an Adult Station Leader at camp, your fee will be $30.00 per child. You can register online and pay at the Parish Office. Registrations are not complete until the fee is paid. Camp fills up very fast with only 80 spots available: Register Here
Adult volunteers earn discounted registration and preschool childcare will be provided for volunteers! Please email Kathryn Ramous with any questions or call 425-450-3912.
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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.
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