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From the Heart
06/06/2013
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Key Dates     
 
  • Jun 07 - All School Mass, dress uniform required, 9am
  • Jun 11 - 8th Grade Fun Day
  • Jun 12 - 8th Grade Talk with Mr.Murphy
  • Jun 12 - 8th Grade Clap-out, 2:50pm
  • Jun 12 - School Commission Meeting, 6:30-8pm
  • Jun 13 - Baccalaureate Mass, 9am
  • Jun 13 - All School Graduation Assembly, 10am
  • Jun 13 - 8th Grade Graduation Brunch, 11:30am
  • Jun 13 - 8th Grade Graduation Practice, 12:30pm
  • Jun 13 - 8th Grade Graduation, 5pm
  • Jun 14 - Library Books Due
  • Jun 14 - 5th Grade Field Trip, Dungeness Spit, 7am-6pm
  • Jun 17 - Beginning Band Concert, Moore Theater, 7-8pm
  • Jun 21 - All School Mass, dress uniform required, 9am
  • Jun 21 - Last Day of School, 10:30am dismissal, no afternoon ESS
  
From the Office

Accreditation Update

As we rapidly approach the end of the school year, we need your help with one last survey. Earlier in the year we sent out a parent survey to gather date for our accreditation self-study. We need to ask you once again to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your input is extremely valuable. This is the same survey that we sent out earlier in the year. The intention behind sending out the same survey a second time is to see if we have improved over the course of the year. So, if you completed the survey earlier in the year, please keep that in mind. However, if you did not complete the survey earlier in the year, you can still participate now. Please complete the survey by Wednesday, June 19th.  

Thank you for your time. - Mr. Burroughs

 

Buddy Families NEEDED

The SHS Buddy Family program is an essential program for new families.  We have around 40 new families (1st year families) enrolling in Sacred Heart next fall and we need "experienced" families (mentors) who can be a supportive resource and help navigate a new family through their first year.  We ask that a Mentor Family forward e-mails about upcoming events, answer basic questions about policies and connect them with other families in our community.  Pre-K thru 8th grade new families need your help!  If you have any questions or are ready to sign up - please contact our 2013-2014 Buddy Family Coordinator Debbie Smith and she will be happy to work with you.  Thank you for considering being a part of this important program at SHS!

 

ESS Last Day of School

There will be regular morning ESS but *no* ESS after the 10:30am dismissal.

 

From the Health Room

Immunizations Required for School Year 2013-14:

When students first enroll at SHS, parents are required to submit a WA State Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS).  On the CIS, parents provide the dates that all required immunizations were received. Student CIS forms are kept in the health room and updated as additional immunizations as required.  

For 2013-14 school year, students entering 6th grade and kindergarten are required to receive the following immunization(s):

 

6th graders:

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis  (Tdap, Td)

 

Kindergarten:

# 4 in series of polio # 5 in series of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis

# 2 in series of Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR) # 2 in series of Varicella (Chickenpox)

 

Parents should not submit a new CIS form but instead should send me an email providing the date(s) that these additional immunization(s) were received. This information will be recorded on a student's original CIS form.

If a student cannot or will not receive these required immunization(s), parents must submit the WA State Exemption form available on school website. The Exemption Form requires the signature of both a parent and the child's physician.

 

If you have any questions, please send an email to AnnMarie Thompson or call 425-451-1773 x127

 

SUMMER SKILLS

Math

Each summer we require our students to practice and maintain the skills that they have learned this year in Math.  Students who do nothing over the summer, fall behind and lose the progress they have gained.  Please let your child's teacher know by the end of the school year, which option you are choosing for this summer.

 

Option A:  Summer Math Skills Sharpener 

-Hard Copy Math Review booklet we have used in the past.

-Order online at this website  

-$20 includes shipping directly to your home

-Order the grade level that your child is currently completing.

-All new students are required to do this option.

 

Option B:  Math Whizz and Xtra Math

-Students continue to access their accounts at home during the summer.

-Need to log on at least 45 minutes a week for Math Whizz and 3 times a week    for Xtra Math to see growth.

-Progress is monitored and growth is tracked.  Teachers are able to use this  data to prepare for September.

-No Cost

 

Option C:  Weekly Tutoring 

- if preferred or already in place or another program to be approved by Mrs.    Lawler

�         -New students may choose this option.

 

Some parents have decided to have their child do both Option A and B.  That is fine, but not required.  Please e-mail Mrs. Lawler or your child's teacher if you have any questions.

 

Reading

Information will be up on the website next week and specifically addressed in next Thursday's FTH.


Fundraising Surveys

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Fundraising Survey. Your feedback is very helpful. Over the next couple of weeks I will be addressing some of the larger policy and procedure questions that were raised in the hopes of better informing everyone about our Flexible Fundraising and Service Programs.

  • Some service jobs are larger and require more time than others. Some even require some specialized skills or experience. We are very grateful to and rely on those parents who take on the large service jobs without which we could not function (e.g., fundraiser chairs, Service Board and Parents' Club leadership, health room coordinator). Not all parents have the same time or talents to give to the school at this point in their lives.
  • Every year we review the list of service jobs to eliminate those that really fall below a reasonable minimum in terms of what is required. We also consider the addition of new jobs that have been suggested over the course of the year. And we try to trim or split jobs that are very large when possible. Finally, we are always trying to add more jobs that fit into the busy schedules of many of our parents who are not able to serve during the school day or only during specific times.    
  • I was glad to see that so many people who took the survey see the service program as an opportunity to meet other parents and become involved in the school community.
  • We do try to include as many options in our service program as possible. The service program focuses on the most critical functions of the school (e.g., health room, recess supervision, classroom aides, fundraising chairs and support positions) and as many other programs as possible. If the service program offers too many jobs, though, we run the risk of not filling the most critical ones. However, I want to make clear that we value all of our volunteers. We could not have our terrific CYO, Playmakers, Junior Achievement, Chess Team, and so many other important extras without the people who put in the time to lead and run and these programs for the good of our students and our school.
  • We received some requests for some more training and clearer expectations for some of the volunteer positions. I will make sure that we provide this in the fall. 

Uniform Reminder

As the weather warms (at least on some days) we see more students wearing shorts. Please remember, only solid white, navy, or green color socks or tights may be worn with the uniform. Navy ankle-length leggings with matching ankle socks may also be worn.

 

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 Connie Gray

 

ESS Signup for 2013-14 School Year

It's that time already! Please click here to download the ESS paperwork for next school year. Hard copies are also available at the front desk. Please submit your application to the front office or to a member of the ESS team by May 24th.  - Amy Davis

 

Lost and Found

The lost and found closet is overflowing. Additionally the front office has a pretty scarf from grandparent's day, many pairs of prescription glasses, (including 3 of the exact same), and misc jewelry. Please come look for any lost items. Thank you.

 

 

From the Development Office

Facebook

As the end of the school year approaches, be sure to check out the Sacred Heart School Facebook page for up-to-date information on what is happening around the school and over the summer.

 

Annual Fund

Don't forget to get your Annual Fund pledges in. The deadline is fast approaching as we enter into the end of the school fiscal year. We are counting on your pledges to meet our budget for the 2012/13 school year. If you do not know where you currently stand with your pledge or haven't been able to fulfill your pledge to date, reminders will be sent via email on Friday, May 31. If you have already submitted your payment, you will not receive an email. Thank you all for this very important commitment to Sacred Heart School.

 

 

From Parents Club

 

Kindergarten Wins Pizza and Ice Cream Party!

Thank you to the 166 respondents who took the time to complete our important survey! Impressive! The survey yielded some valuable insight into our community which will help guide us in our upcoming Parents' Club endeavors.  Thank you again!

Your 2012/13 Parents' Club Board  

Joanne Barber, Roxane Barkley, Julie Chandler, Katie Rossmeissl, Linda Michael, Angie Taylor and Julie Huard

 

 

Sacred Heart CYO News

CYO Camp 2 

Check out the CYO Camp Summer 2013 brochure.and click here to register today!   

 

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!  Late Registration is online.

 

 

Dates

Cost

Late Registration

June 1-21

$100 (per child); $90 for each child after the first

 

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.

 

   
 Activities

Holy Names Summer Sports Camps

Information & Registration 

 

2013 O'Dea Basketball Camp

 

2013 O'Dea Football Camp

 

Eastside Catholic Summer Camps

 

Summer Prep at Seattle Prep! Inspiring Camps for Middle School Students

Our camps are filling up quickly but we still have some spaces available.  

Please go to the website to register today!  

Camps are open to students going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and include:

  • Intro to Trial Law (taught by Seattle Prep's Mock Trial coach, Andy McCarthy, who is both an experienced teacher and lawyer.  Mr McCarthy has lead Seattle Prep's Mock Trial team to nationals 8 of the last 10 years and lead the team to a 6th place finish in the national competition this year).
  • Musical Theater (also open to rising 9th grade students, Musical Theater is run by Seattle Prep Drama Director Adam Othman, Drama Director Kim Douglas, and choreographer Heather Dawson.  All three of these experts have extensive experience teaching/directing both middle and high school students).
  • T-Shirt Screen Printing, Draw/Paint/Create, & Digital Photography (taught by dynamic art teacher team Melissa Dold & Kyle Cook, these will bring out the creative genius in your child)!
  • Geometry, Architecture, & Design (including a field trip to study the architecture of the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University).
  • Writer's Workshop, Smart but Scattered, & Research Made Easy (these classes teach essential study and writing skills for middle and high school).
  • Song Writing (students will learn to write music from a experienced teacher and composer Huntley Beyer).
  • And more!
  • Prep athletic camps are all run by Seattle Prep Varsity coaches.  Please go to the website to register today!  Camps are open to students going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and include:
    •  Boys Baseball
    • Girls & Boys Basketball
    • Girls & Boys Lacrosse
    • Girls & Boys Soccer
    • Football
    • Volleyball

 

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.

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