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From the Heart
06/19/2014
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Key Dates

 

  • Jun 19 -End of the Year Mass, 9am
  • Jun 19 - Last Day of School, 10:30am dismissal
  • Aug 06 - Used Uniform Sale, 4-6:30 p.m.
  • Sep 02 - Back to School
  • Sep 03 - Middle School Back to School Night
  • Sep 04 - Primary Back to School Night

 

From the Office

            We want to thank the entire school community - students, parents, and staff - for another terrific year at Sacred Heart School. We packed a lot into this year from accreditation to Trunk or Treat and Willy Wonka to graduation. We are grateful each and every day to be a part of this community and to have the privilege of serving the Church and all of you. We pray that this summer will be a time of rest and rejuvenation for all. To those who are leaving our community, we say, "May God go with you and may our lives cross again." We look forward to seeing you all again in the fall. 

- Mr. Burroughs and Ms. Gray

 

 

Summer Skills

Below are links to the Summer Skills requirements for all our incoming 1st through 8th grade students for Reading, Math and Spanish.  Also included is the link for Tri-C Publications, for those of you who prefer to use a booklet for summer Math Review

We have added a survey link for Middle School summer reading selections: 

please click here. 

 

If you have any questions about Sacred Heart's Summer Math, please contact your child's teacher or Mrs. Lawler.  Questions about Summer Reading can be directed to your child's teacher or Ms. Gray.

 

Tuition 2014-2015

If you are a new family using FACTS monthly payment plan, you should have received an email directly from FACTS on Tuesday, January 17th at around 6:30am advising you to set up your bank account.  Please do so right away to ensure that a July 2014* payment will be processed.  If not, the total amount due will be spread over an 11 month period starting in August 2014 - June 2015. * Note if you are a Pre-K only family that has requested a 10 month program, please immediately set up your account with FACTS and once your account is set, I can then change it right away to 10 months starting in September. 

  • If you are a returning FACTS user, your account is automatically being rolled forward with the 2014-2015 tuition amount related to your family and your first withdrawal will take place in July 2014.
  • If you have chosen to pay your tuition in full, the due date is on or before Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 (the 1st day of school.)

Feel free to e-mail Susana Knapp if you have any questions about this process.

 

 

Congratulations to

The Sacred Heart School

Class of 2014

graduation  

 

Erik Anderson ~  Seattle PrepMatthew Marino ~ Bellevue High
Trent Arkley ~  Eastside CatholicEthan McReynolds ~ Seattle Prep
Elizabeth Baldwin ~  Bishop BlanchetSteele Mylroie ~ Bellevue High
Blakeley Burmester ~  Eastside CatholicJoshua Oamil ~ Eastside Catholic
Joseph Burroughs ~ Eastside CatholicMichael O'Toole ~ Lakeside
Devon Chapman ~ Holy NamesDavid Pike ~ Shorecrest HS
Emma Cooney ~ Seattle PrepJackson Reding ~ Eastside Catholic
Julia-Grace Durbin ~ LakesideJackson Richmond ~ Bellevue High
Joseph (JJ) Engman ~ O'Dea HSMaxwell Riva ~ Bellevue High
Grace Flohr ~ Bellevue HighJack Rossmeissl ~ Eastside Catholic
Claire Floyd ~ Bellevue HighClaire Russell ~ Seattle Prep
Quinn Floyd ~ Seattle PrepEmily Sarlitto ~ Holy Names
Jonathan (JJ) Friend ~ Eastside CatholicOlivia Sergeeff ~ Bellevue High

Isabella Garcia ~ Forest Ridge

Kyle Simmons ~ Eastside Catholic
Delaney Green ~ Eastside CatholicJackson Sirmon ~ Loyola HS, CA
Matthew Hall ~ Eastside CatholicLucy Tennant-Howell ~ Holy Names
Blake Haubeil ~ Eastside CatholicRiva Tobin ~ Seattle Prep
Aden Hiatt ~ Seattle PrepEmanuele Vigano~ Eastside Catholic
Holly Huard ~ Eastside CatholicWilliam Wade ~ Bellevue High
Spencer Hunt ~ EastsideCatholicRachel  Wang ~ Seattle Prep
Sophia Knapp ~ Bellevue HighTimothy Wang ~ Raisbeck Aviation HS 
Alejandra Larson ~ Bellevue HighTristan Weatherly ~ Hazen HS

Zachary White ~ Eastside Catholic

 

Each year the school and the Knights of Columbus recognize several graduates for their outstanding character, academic ability, or service. A complete listing of this year's awards and winners can be found on our website 

 

 

State of the School Report and Annual Parent Survey

If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to read through the (belated) State of the School report and provide your feedback with our updated Annual Parent Survey

Next year the State of the School report will return to May and the Annual Parent Survey will return to February. - Mr. Burroughs

 

Additions to the School Uniform for Girls

Lands' End recently added some new items for girls to their uniform line that we thought you might like to have as additional options.  Anyone with a middle school daughter knows how long we have waited for Lands' End to add the Khaki Box Pleat Skirt for girls.  We have also added a new Plain Front Chino Short in Khaki for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade.  Two additional shirt options were also added for girls Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth, a short-sleeve Peter Pan collar shirt and a short and long-sleeve straight collar stretch blouse.  As a reminder, if you are shopping for uniforms online, you can log onto the Lands' End website and select the School Uniform tab.  Sacred Heart School's School Code is 900085846, which will link you to the specific SHS uniform page.

 

New Background Check Procedures

In an effort to better secure your personal information, the Archdiocese has switched to a new background check provider that does not require Social Security numbers. For that reason, it will be necessary for your identification (driver's license) to be checked when you submit background check paperwork to ensure that the name, address, and date of birth match those on the form. Existing background checks are still valid, so you will not be asked to fill out a new form until you are due for a three year update.  Please contact Amy Davis with any questions.

 

Called to Protect Class September 10th

Mark your calendars - Sacred Heart will be hosting a Called to Protect class on Wednesday, September 10th, at 6:30pm.  If you have not yet taken this important training, please make sure to register online. We strongly recommend that all parents take this class, but it is a requirement for those who will be doing any volunteering at Sacred Heart. If you have any questions, please contact Safe Environment Coordinator Amy Davis.

 

Annual Used Uniform Sale - August 6th  4-6:30pm

We welcome you and your kids to drop by the school lobby on Wednesday, August 6th for a great opportunity to purchase used uniform pieces for $5/a piece.   We will have our whole inventory available and it will be a great opportunity to get a great deal on gently used sweatshirts, plaid items and a handful of shorts, pants, and polo shirts.  Doors will open at 4:00pm until 6:30pm.  Cash or Checks Only.  It will also be a great time to catch up with Sacred Heart friends.  If you are not able to come that afternoon,  please know our used uniform closet is accessible most of the summer.  Just stop by the front desk and ask Kerry or someone in the office for the key from 9am-2pm on most summer days.

 

Buddy Family Event - August 6th  4-6:30pm

We are currently working on putting together our Mentor/First Year family pairings and Debbie Smith plans to send out our emails connecting families in this program by no later than mid-July.  Thank you to all of you who have already volunteered to be Mentors this upcoming year!  On August 6th during the uniform sale, we will be hosting our annual Buddy Family Event as a great way to get to know each other and other Sacred Heart families.  Be sure to check in at our Buddy Program table that will be located at the front entrance of the school, grab a nametag, and a little treat for your kids!  We hope for nice weather and an opportunity for playtime at the upper lot play toy as you mingle and possibly find some uniform pieces that will work for your child.  We hope to see most of you there!   

 - Susana Knapp and Debbie Smith, Buddy Family Coordinator.

 

Lost and Found

The final day to retrieve personal items/clothing from the closet is Friday, June 20th at Noon as all remaining items will be donated to the CARE program on Saturday, June 21st.

 

Service Jobs

We have 46 families that have *not* yet signed up for a volunteer job next year. 

If you want to avoid the $1,000 opt out fee, please e-mail Colleen O'Donnell, Service Board President before the start of school in September. For more information on the service job obligation please see the website.

  

 

Auction News

 We are very excited to announce the 2015 Auction Theme:

Come Together.

It's never too early to start thinking about the auction

so please email us with your party, raffle and LIVE auction item ideas!  You can also visit our website for procurement forms, contact information and updates throughout the summer. 

 

Remember to Save the Date!

February 7, 2015


 

From the Development Office

Treasures of Faith Annual Fund Update

Thank you to all our families that have participated in the Treasures of Faith Annual Fund this year. We are currently at 80% of our budget ($225,000). With only $45,975 left to reach our goal, I am asking that you please consider helping us to meet our goal.  Our fiscal year ends June 30, so we still have two weeks to raise these very important funds.

Even though the Annual Fund is 100% voluntary, we rely on these monies to support our operational budget.  Many schools receive close to 100% participation in their annual fund from their community. Currently, only about 80% of the Sacred Heart School community supports our annual fund. We are asking that every family prayerfully consider supporting this most important fund. Not only will that allow us to meet our budgeted goal, but 100% participation will allow us to seek foundational grants for special programs and capital improvements.

Please make your donation at the following website:  Treasures of Faith or drop off a check made payable to Sacred Heart School to the attention of Theresa Daigle. Thank you for your consideration.

 

Amazon Smile Program

Do you get your groceries delivered to your home using Amazon Fresh? Shopping for summer supplies, school supplies, etc? You can support Sacred Heart School and do your Amazon shopping at the same time. The Amazon Smile program gives .05% back to Sacred Heart on every purchase made.  Use this link, and begin shopping:  AmazonSmile. As always, thank you for supporting Sacred Heart School.

 

  

From Parents' Club

Thank you to all of our families that have met or exceeded their fundraising goal for SHS this year!  We truly appreciate your efforts and generosity!  Thank you for making SHS such a great place to educate our children.  

 

Scrip

Any Scrip purchases after 7/1/14 goes towards your 2014/15 fundraising credit.

Please e-mail Beth Granlund for fast and easy ways to purchase scrip this summer, from reloadable cards, automatic withdrawals to a new mobile app!

 

Magazine Sale

Our magazine sale will begin in September once again this year.  Purchases through our school website after 7/1/14 will go towards your 2014/15 fundraising credit!

Please contact Amy Thies with questions on magazine.

Mrs. Hooper suggested the following titles that our students may enjoy!

American Girl              Boys Life

Discovery Girls            Faces

Family Fun                   Highlights

Jack & Jill                      Kids Discover

Marvel Super Heroes      Zoobooks

Sports Illustrated for Kids  Ranger Rick

Odyssey                         Scientific American

Discover                         ESPN

Instructor                       National Geographic

Popular Science         Time

Ask                                  Cricket

Muse                              Sparkle

Spider                            Click

 

 

Sacred Heart CYO News

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Fall Soccer Registration 

Grades 1-8

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.  Register Online Now . Prices go up in September!

  

Dates

Cost

Registration

June 15 - Sept 6

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

Late Registration

Sept 7 - Sept 20

$150 per child

 

Scholarships are available through CYO, contact Kim SchaeferAthletic 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 contact:

 

�          Tom McCabe ([email protected])      Grades 1-3

�                 John Tobin ([email protected])            Grades 4-8

 

 

Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration is open NOW through 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.

 

 

It's not too late to register for Camp!!  

 seattlearchdiocese.org/camping | 206.382.4591 | [email protected]

 

 

From the Parish

   

 

Summer Children's Choir Is Coming in 2014!

The liturgical music program at Sacred Heart is excited to announce that there will be a Children's Choir for 6-12 year olds over the summer in 2014!  We'll be singing upbeat, inspirational songs your children will enjoy and take to heart!   If you'll be away for some of the rehearsals or Masses, please know your family is still welcome to participate.  
Rehearsals are Sundays from 10:05-10:55am on:

June 29

July 13
July 20
August 3

The Masses where the choir will sing are:

Sunday, July 27 - 9am

Sunday, August 10 - 11am
Saturday, August 16 - 5pm

The choir will be led by Sunday Music Director, Diane Figaro, Rodney Figaro, and Pianist, Ahra Yoo.  To sign up, e-mail Diane Figaro or call 206-271-5117.

 

 

 

 

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.