State of the School Meeting - TONIGHT!

All parents are encouraged to attend our annual State of the School Meeting tonight from 6-7 p.m. in the Moore Theater (with a wine and cheese reception hosted by the Parents Club from 5-6). Among other things, we will be discussing:

• Next year's calendar and schedule
• Next year's accreditation process
• A Family Life  program to be introduced next year
• Fundraising and parents Club review

Grandparent's Day, May 10, 2013 - RSVP DEADLINE TOMORROW

All RVSP's are due online by tomorrow, May 3rd. After this date, we will not be able to accommodate your guests due to restrictions in the fire code. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

We look forward to meeting all of the grandparents/grandfriends on May 10th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Theresa Daigle in the Development office.

Jog-a-thon Logistics - Important Information

Set-up for the Jogathon will begin early in the morning. So, there will be no drop-off on Tuesday morning in the lower parking lot. All morning drop-off on that day will be in the upper parking lot. We will have staff out early to help direct traffic. Please follow their directions to keep the morning as safe and efficient as possible.

From The Service Board - Class Community Coordinators for 2013-14 Needed

Thank you for those of you who took on the new role of Class Community Coordinator this year, the position has been an overwhelming success!  Faculty and parents alike have provided positive feedback to the Administration.  We are looking for volunteers who are interested in taking on this service job for the 2013-2014 academic year.

• Each Grade will have two "Class Community Coordinators" who will work as a team to support their Grade's Teaching Team and parent community; the specifics for the position will differ for each grade.  The CCCs should be comfortable with email, SignUpGenius.com, interacting with Teachers, Administration, fellow parents and members of the Community.  This positions runs from June of this year through June of next year.

If you would like to be considered for the role of CCC for a particular grade please email

Grateful Givings for our Troops

Sacred Heart School is working with Grateful Givings and the U.S.O. to help support our troops. From May 6th-May 15th, students are asked to being items that help ease the travelling burdens of troops as they go to and from their important work in the military. Items include: disposable razors, travel-sized deodorant, travel-sized tooth paste, toothbrushes, granola bars, NutriGrain bars, hot chocolate pouches, and tea bags. Collection boxes will be in each classroom and a more complete list of items will be sent home during the drive. Please consider donating at least one item to help.

Mass Time Change for Next Year

In order to maximize our learning time next year, Fr. Steve will be changing the Friday Mass time from 9am  to 8:45 am. This will allows us to make better use of our Friday mornings between Mass and recess, especially for the middle school. In addition, every Friday morning from 8:45am to 9:45am will be reserved for a school Mass, assembly, or family group meeting. This schedule will enable us to avoid using other instructional time for assemblies and family group meetings, once again maximizing instructional time for our students.  

Usborne Book Fair is Coming!

Visit the fair at the school library on May 8, 9, and 10!

Usborne offers quality nonfiction and fiction selections!

Browse the selection online.

Purchases made at the fair and also through this link benefit Sacred Heart School!

Renewal Food Bank

The Renewal Food Bank of Bellevue is currently distributing food out of a temporary location at the Highland Covenant Church near the Crossroads Mall. They are still actively searching for a permanent location in order to continue to serve more than 250 hungry families each week. They would appreciate any leads you might have about a location. Please contact Mr. Burroughs if you have ideas for a location. The ideal location would be close to a bus route, near either the Crossroads or Factoria area, and have 1200-1300 square feet of space for food storage and distribution.  Thank you for your help. - Mr. Burroughs

Half Day ESS

Parties, Parties, Parties!

Four Auction parties are still being sold online.

DON'T MISS OUT IN THE FUN!!!

Laser Tag & Pig Roast at Overlake Farm in Bellevue - June 9th

Kindergarten Pals Day at the Park - June 11th

Hoop-a-Rama - June 21st

8th Grade Pizza and Movie Night - September 1st

To sign up online Click Here

As parents, your long-term investment in your child's education will reap rewards for many years to come. You can also make a difference to his/her education today by making a gift to the Sacred Heart School Annual Fund. Tuition and fees only cover approximately 70 percent of the cost of educating your child(ren). The Annual Fund and income from the endowment provide the rest. Your gifts to the Annual Fund benefit your child(ren) as well as every student enrolled at SHS.

One-hundred percent participation is the goal for each school year. Each family is encouraged to participate by making a gift or a pledge at whatever level is comfortable for them. Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Currently, we are only 50% of our budgeted goal for the 2012-2013 school year. Remember, payment on your pledge is due by June 3, and our fiscal year runs from July 1 - June 30 . For more information, please contact  

 - Thank you for supporting this most important endeavor.

Wine and Cheese Social 

Parents' Club is sponsoring a wine and cheese social TONIGHT, from 5-6pm at Sacred Heart School.  Following the social will be this year's State of the School Address.  Please join us for this fun opportunity to socialize and then learn of important new happenings at the school, including announcement of this year's Distinguished Teacher and Staff Winners!

Ice Cream Social

Come join us for an all school ice cream social

to celebrate our community and

the fabulous Sacred Heart Jogathon! 

When: Tuesday May 7th, 6-7:30pm

Where: Sacred Heart Upper Lot

Flexible Fundraising

Hopefully your families received their Flexible Fundraising balances to date on Thursday 3/28. 

If your family is under the required fundraising amount of $225, there is still time to fulfill your requirement before our 6/1/13 deadline.  

• Jog-a-thon is a great fundraiser at 80% return to SHS and your balance.  Jog-a-thon is scheduled for 5/7, and is already set and ready to take yourdonations.
• Scrip and Magazine are also available for your convenience.

Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart School.

CYO Soccer Registration

Grades 1-8

It's time for Fall CYO soccer registration! All students entering grades 1 - 8 in the Fall at SHS and in the Parish are welcome to join us for the 2013 soccer season.  No experience required, only the desire to learn and have fun!  Registration is online and registration deadlines are as follows:

For those who miss the normal and late registration periods, there will be an opportunity to register during the last week of August and the first two weeks of September (8/26 -9/15).  Registration acceptance is at the discretion of the soccer coordinators and will be handled on a case-by-case basis, as space permits.  The late registration fee of $100 + a $50 (one time charge 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 Kim Schaefer, Athletic Director.

Coaches and assistant coaches are always needed and appreciated. This year we are continuing our 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:

·         Tom McCabe -  Grades 1-3

·         John Tobin -  Grades 4-8

Kindergarten

Kindergarten soccer registration is open from May 1st until August 30th.   The Kindergarten program is a great tradition to introduce our children to team sports and the great Sacred Heart community.   The fee is $30 per child and you can register online.  If you are interested in coaching, please state that during registration or feel free to email Brian Jacobsen stating this or with any other questions you have regarding the Kindergarten Soccer program.

Check out the CYO Camp Summer 2013 brochure.

Or, click here to register today!

Holy Names Summer Sports Camps

Information and applications for all four Cougar summer sports camps are available on the HNA website. Click here or look for the link on the HNA homepage. Advance enrollment is strongly encouraged; camps fill up quickly:

Basketball: June 17-21, June 24-27 - Open to girls in grades 4-8 and incoming HNA 9th graders.

Crew: Four sessions, June 24-August 22 - Open to girls ages 10-17.

Soccer: July 8-10 - Open to girls in grades 7-8 and incoming HNA 9th graders.

Volleyball: July 22-25 - Open to girls grades 6-8 and incoming HNA 9th graders.

Information & Registration form

Summer Prep: Inspiring Camps for Middle School Students

Seattle Prep invites all current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students (rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders) to participate in Summer Prep!  Summer Prep camps are one week long and are run by experienced Seattle Prep teachers and coaches. Half-day and full-day options are available.  Visit the website for the schedule, camp catalog, and online registration.  Email Jenell Kheriaty with questions.

Eastside Catholic Summer Camps

Registration is now open!

Junior Football Camp - July 8-10, 1-4pm, $90

Focus is on fun and fundamentals for grades K-8th. Participants will learn the same offensive and defensive techniques that are taught by coaches in high school, college and the NFL. Youth will receive personal attention in both individual and team instruction to help improve their skills and leadership abilities. No football experience necessary

Eastside Catholic Junior Cheer Camp - July 8-10, 1-4pm, $90

Every camper will learn team routines, numerous cheers and jumps and even a few dances. Participants will be invited to a future Eastside Catholic varsity football game to join the ECHS Varsity Cheerleaders. No cheer experience necessary

Service Opportunity

Sacred Heart Church is in need of additional altar servers. For middle school students, altar serving counts towards your community service hours. Please contact the parish office to find out about training opportunities or to get on the altar server schedule if you are already trained. 

- Mr. Burroughs

Kingdom Rock VBS Registration Closes May 31st

June 24th- 28th 9am-12pm

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 31st!  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. Click here to register NOW.

Adult volunteers earn discounted registration and preschool childcare will be provided for volunteers!  Please e-mail Kathryn Ramous with any questions or call 425-450-3912.