2013-14 Service Job Sign-ups!

It's time to start thinking of what service job you'd like for next year.  Please mark your calendar for the 2013-14 Service Job Sign-ups next Friday, May 17th from 8-9am in the library.  You will find more information about the different Service Jobs on our website. 

NEW THIS YEAR!!!  We are offering online signups for all Playground and Health Room jobs only (through Signup Genius) beginning Thursday, May 9th through Thursday May 16th.  This will allow people interested in a Playground or Health Room job for next year the opportunity to sign up BEFORE the actual signups on May 17th.    Furthermore, you would have the comfort of knowing exactly what your service job will be next year AND will not be required to attend the signup day on the morning of May 17th.   If you're interested in signing up to be a Health Room or Playground Volunteer, please click here.

Thanks to all of our service volunteers that worked hard this year to make our school community a better place.  We look forward to seeing you next Friday!

THANK YOU JOG-A-THON VOLUNTEERS!

I am sincerely grateful to our Jog-a-thon committee, especially our chairs Ellen O'Brien and Colleen O'Donnell, and the more than 50 volunteers who put on an outstanding even this year. While we are still finalizing the numbers, we do have some great preliminary results to share.

• Altogether our students ran 5,491 laps, which equals 915 miles!
• Mr. Murphy (36 laps) and Ms. Jones (34 laps) were our top staff runners.
• We have already reached, in pledges, the total amount of money raised last year.

Now we need your help to return your payments by May 17th in the envelopes that were sent home on Wednesday. Congratulations to the Jog-a-thon team!

Please volunteer for SHS Field Day - Friday, May 31st

This year the SHS Field Day will be held on Friday, May 31st from 8:30am to 3pm. 

SHS Field day is a wonderful day of activities. The student families get to compete in a variety of fun events (volleyball, capture the flag, running relay, long jump, water relay, softball, soccer, kickball, and ping pong ball relay). It is a fantastic opportunity for the students to show their "Sportsmanship" and "Team Spirit" and for the parents to volunteer and participate in the fun!

We are looking for over 50 parent volunteers to assist with the day's activities, be event runners, and serve lunch.

Volunteer Shifts Available

• Full Day - Morning and Afternoon Activities, Scorekeepers and Runners
• 8:15am to 11:30am - Morning Activities and Runners
• 11:30am to 12:30pm - Lunch Volunteers
• 12:15pm to 3:15pm - Afternoon Activities and Runners

Those interested in volunteering, please email Robert Treves with your shift availability and activity preference.  Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you in advance for you time and participation!

Usborne Books & More

Building Readers for Life

Come to the SHS Library for the Usborne Book Fair!

Wednesday, May 8, 10:00am-3:30pm

Thursday, May 9, 8:20am-3:30pm

Friday, May 10, 8:20am-12:30pm

Usborne offers quality nonfiction and fiction selections!

Visit the fair or browse the selection online

Online fair is open through Saturday, May 11th.

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

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.

ESS Signup for 2013-14 School Year

Grateful Givings for our Troops

Sacred Heart School is working with Grateful Givings and the U.S.O. to help support our troops. Now until 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.

State of the School

Over the next few weeks I will be writing in the From the Heart  about the items that were discussed at the State of the School meeting. I will break it in to pieces in order to avoid the From the Heart becoming too long.

Next year's calendar is already up on the website. Please refer to the school's Google calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Next year we will be adding a Family Life program in grades k-8 in partnership with you, their parents. This is a requirement of the archdiocese. As we introduce this program, there will be opportunities for parents to review the books that will be used in the classrooms. Also, we will host at least two gatherings for parents in which we will answer your questions about what the Catholic Church teaches about the various topics covered in the family life program so that you can more confidently answer your children's questions. We will also discuss at these presentations effective strategies for talking about these topics with your children and keeping open a healthy communication between parents and children. Parents may opt out of any part of the program to which they object.

As we approach the end of the year, it is important to remind parents that no one knows your child academically like his or her classroom teacher. This is why the classroom teachers are so fundamental to classroom placements for the following year. Our teachers work together to place your child in the classroom that will best meet his or her needs while also keeping an eye towards balance in terms or gender, academic strengths and styles, social issues (both in terms of students who may have trouble getting along and those who get along too well). I ask that you put your trust in your children's teachers in this important and challenging process. They, like you, have your child's best interest at heart and have spent most of a year getting to know each one.

- Mr. Burroughs

Parties, Parties, Parties!

There are only a few weeks left to sign up for the Auction Parties.

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

8th Grade Pizza and Movie Night - September 1st

To sign up online Click Here

Flexible Fundraising Balances Due 6/1

Updated Flexible Fundraisingbalances will be provided to families below the $225 requirement the week of 5/20. 

Jog-a-thon

Scrip, Magazineand Jog-a-thon

Save the Date!

Parents Club and the 520 on Main is hosting a Sacred Heart "End of the Year, Mom Mixer"

Monday June 3rd, Kindergarten- 3rd grade 7-8:30pm

Tuesday June 4th, 4th grade - 8th grade 7-8:30pm

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.