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From the Heart
10/23/2014
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Key Dates
  
  • Now until Nov 05 - ITBS/CogAT Testing
  • Oct 24 - All School Mass, 8:45-9:45am
  • Oct 24 - 7th & 8th Grade Dance, 6:30-9pm
  • Oct 29 - Trunk or Treat, 6-7pm
  • Oct 31 - Auction Procurement Deadline
  • Oct 31 - All Hallow's Eve Mass/Saint Parade PK-3rd, 8:45-9:45am
  • Oct 31 - CYO Basketball signup deadline
  • Nov 05 - Safe Environment Class, Moore Theater, 6:30pm
  • Nov 06 - Picture Re-Takes
  • Nov 06-07 - Playmakers-Sideways Stories from Wayside School ,    Moore Theater, 7pm
  • Nov 07 - Auction T-Shirt Free Dress Day
  • Nov 11 - No School, Veteran's Day
  • Nov 12 - PK-8th Grade Open House, 5:30-7pm
  • Nov 14 - All School Mass, 8:45-9:45am
  • Nov 16 - Night at the Museum, Kids Quest Museum, 5:30-8pm
  • Nov 21 - First Trimester Ends
  • Nov 24-26 - No School, Student Led Conferences
  • Nov 27-28 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

From the Office

ITBS/CogAT Testing

Standardized testing continues through Wednesday, November 5th for grades 2-8. Please avoid scheduling appointments during that time so that your child can be at school for testing. Also, please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest the night before testing and eats a good breakfast in the morning.

 

Absences

Sacred Heart School records excused and unexcused absences for students. The full explanation of the difference can be found in the Policy and Procedure Manual on the school's website. Please note, though that only the total number of absences (excused and unexcused) is recorded on each student's permanent record and is reported on high school applications. No distinction is made for either of these purposes between excused and unexcused absences. - Mr. Burroughs

 

Student-led Conferences

This year we have moved our student-led conferences to the beginning of Thanksgiving Week. Conferences are an important part of the educational process here at SHS and an important opportunity for teachers, students, and parents to check-in together face-to-face. All families are expected to schedule and attend a conference for each of their children during these two and a half days. We are asking that families who will not be travelling a long distance for Thanksgiving to schedule their conferences on Tuesday or Wednesday if possible so that families who are travelling a long distance can hold their conferences on Monday or Tuesday. We appreciate everyone's cooperation with this new conference schedule. - Mr. Burroughs

 

Seventh and Eighth Grade Dance

Our first student council dance of the year is scheduled for TOMORROW from
6:30-9pm in the gym.  The theme is Halloween and students are encouraged to come in costume, but it is not required.  Dance attire, including costumes worn, needs to follow the school's free dress code.  The ticket price is $10 per student which will be collected at the door. 

A special thank you to our 7th grade CCCs for their assistance with this dance.   As a reminder, parents are asked to come into the gym at the end of the dance to pick up their students rather than waiting outside.  We look forward to seeing your students at the dance.  Any questions should be directed to - Ms. Gray

 

Handicapped Parking

In the interest of supporting the elderly and handicapped members of our school and parish community, please do not park in the handicapped parking spaces even for a short time. The school staff has changed its parking in order to increase the number of open parking spaces close to the school which means that there is usually an open space close to the school. If not, there are almost always spaces a bit farther away in the lot near the parish offices. Thank you for your cooperation and for setting a good example for all of our students.

 -Mr. Burroughs

 

Official Uniform Policy Change

After careful consideration and discussion with the teachers, Fr. Steve, Ms. Gray and I have decided to change the school's uniform policy to allow students to wear their polo shirts untucked during the day except to Mass and assemblies. For the past two years we have asked students to keep their shirts tucked in throughout the day. The teachers found that this rule created more issues than it solved and distracted from more important behavior standards. Also, for some of our students this rule drew undue attention to their changing bodies as they grow. Our uniform is mean to reduce the distractions and distinctions at school rather than accentuate them or create new ones. For these reasons students may now wear their polo shirts untucked.  

- Mr. Burroughs

 

Called to Protect Class November 5th

Mark your calendars - Sacred Heart will be hosting a Called to Protect class on Wednesday, November 5th, at 6:30pm in the Moore Theater.  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 e-mail Safe Environment Coordinator Amy Davis.

 

Open House - November 12th

Sacred Heart's annual Open House will be held this year on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:30 to 7pm. This is a great opportunity for you to invite friends, neighbors, and relatives to come and see our school community. Prospective families will have the opportunity to learn more about our school and the admissions process. The evening will include guided campus tours and teachers in grades pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 1-5th grades will be available to speak to families about their programs.  

Please contact Susana Knapp if you know a family interested in SHS as she would love to speak with them, send them an invitation, and watch for them that evening.  Your friends are some of our best future SHS families!  Also, if you would like to be a Parent Tour Guide that evening, please contact Susana and she will be happy to have you in this fun and special role!  Training will take place earlier that same day and she will let you know details accordingly.

 

Annual Poinsettia & Wreath Sale - Supports 8th Grade Graduation

The poinsettias are now blooming at Squak Mountain Nursery in Issaquah and they will be beautiful!  The wreaths are elegant and fresh. Both add the perfect Holiday decor and spirit to your home or business, they also make great gifts!

Order forms have been sent home with all students and are available at the front desk.  Please submit your orders and check (payable to SHS) to the school office by Tuesday, November 4th.  Items will be available for pick up at the SHS Gym Entrance on Thursday, December 4th from 12 noon to 3:30pm and Friday the 5th. Please e-mail Shelley Johnson with any questions.

 

SHS Staff Member Birthdays

During the year, we regularly get asked by parents for information about our staff members so that they can do a little something special for them.  A few years ago, our CCC Coordinator created a Staff Appreciation Binder which is kept in the front office, in this binder are information sheets completed by all of our staff members, teachers, specialists and instructional aides which list their birthdays, and their likes and interests.  Feel free to stop by and take a look at the book.  This information is also available on class Shutterfly pages for all of the teachers, instructional aides and specialists involved with your child's grade; birthdays have been added to the page in chronological order on the Home Page along with the information provided about their likes and interests.

  


We Need Candy!

Halloween Candy Collection

October 30th-November 6th

Get rid of your extra Halloween candy and help our U.S. Deployed Soldiers!

Our 6th Grade SHS Cadette Girl Scout Troop will be collecting Halloween candy to share with our overseas troops.

Please look for a collection bin at the Front Desk after Trunk or Treat.

 

 

REMINDER - Clothing & Textile Drive

Collection Day is TOMORROW  2:45-3:30pm Lower Lot

Please bring your unwanted clothing and textiles in securely tied plastic bags.

For more details and information on what can and cannot be collected: please click here.

Sponsored by the 4th Grade SHS Girl Scout Troop 44035

 

 

Weekly No Junk Flyer

 

Auction News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procurement

You have 9 days left to procure before the  October 31st

deadline! Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to win two (2) free tickets to the auction. Still not sure what to give? Why not consider donating towards an auction "experience"? One of our favorites is the Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil Show in Vegas! 

Please e-mail Julie Huard or Amy Williams for more information.

 

There is something for everyone on the Procurement Registry! Who wouldn't want to win a his/her wallet full of gift cards to local retailers?! Check out the updated list here today. **If ordering from the Amazon site, please be sure to include your name and email your receipt to [email protected].

 

We love Gift Cards!! Gift cards to the Bellevue Collection, Amazon, Lululemon and local retailers are also most welcome!

 

Registration

It's never too early to get your tickets! Register for the auction by December 31st and pay only $100 per ticket. After December 31st the cost will be $130.

 

Important Links

Procurement Form

Auction Procurement Wish List

Auction Donation Site

Register to Attend

 

 

From the Development Office

 

Only 50 school days left to reach our goal!

 

As you contemplate your giving for the upcoming calendar year, take a moment and prayerfully consider increasing your donation to Sacred Heart School. During the registration process last spring, you may or may not have pledged to the 2014/15 Treasures of Faith Annual Fund. At this time, our pledge numbers are below the amount needed to financially support our school. Won't you consider pledging and possibly increasing your current pledge by 20%? It is through your support, that we can continue to be an educational leader in the community. You will have until June 2015 to make payment on your pledge.

 

Help us hit our goal of 100% Parent Participation by January 22. 

Click here to learn more about the Treasures of Faith Annual Fund and make your pledge today!

 

 

From Parents' Club

 

2nd Annual 
Wednesday, October 29th 6- 7pm .This event will be held in UPPER LOT with attendee only parking in Lower Lot .

Sign up to decorate your car for trunk or treat on October 29th! Space is limited so don't delay!

Decorate your car, wear costumes and bring a giveaway item! (Examples; inexpensive toy, party favors, candy, or other clever ideas!).  Families will have a blast v siting each tricked out car and being treated to some fun Halloween surprises. 

More Trunk or Treat details on Parents Club  and to see photos from last year's event, click here.

  

  

You've seen the movie and now you can experience your own magical museum adventure by attending  our very special "Night at the Museum" Family Event to be held this year on Sunday evening , November 16th from 5:30 pm to 8pm. Please join The Kozlowski Family and the Sacred Heart School Parents Club in this very special evening at the Kids Quest Museum in Factoria for a truly fun evening of play, exploration and dinner as we gather after hours to  have the whole museum to ourselves. Family admission is only $20 and this includes pizza dinner for everyone. All families (siblings too!) are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please sign up HERE.
.  See you there! 

 

Activities

Playmakers tickets ON SALE NOW    at Sideways Stores Tickets!

WHAT:  Talented Sacred Heart 3rd and 4th graders will be performing this fun comedic drama, directed by our own Britt Boyd.  Fans of the book series know that every school should be as much fun as Wayside School, where the zany class on the thirtieth floor has never had a boring day.  Expect the unexpected, since creative classmates always have a surprise in store.  

WHEN:  Thursday, November 6th at 7pm and Friday, November 7th at 7pm

WHERE:  The SHS Moore Theatre

 

 

Just in time for Winter Sports - Show your Spartan Pride! SpartanBag

SHS Spartan Gym Bags are now available.

Navy Blue bag

w/White accent trim

100% cotton durable canvas duffel bag with industrial strength zipper, inside mesh valuables pocket and shoulder strap

11" diameter x 22" long

Personalized side panel optional

Get yours today!

Orders will be placed on 11/20/14.

$65 + includes tax

Click here to order.

 

Catholic High School Open House Events:

Eastside Catholic

November 2, 1:30- 3:30pm

 

Kennedy Catholic

November 5, 6:30-8:30pm

 

Seattle Prep

November 13, 5:30-8pm

 

35th Annual St. Brendan School Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, November 8th - 9am-5pm; Sunday November 9th 12n-4pm.

Featuring 110 craft booths, Holiday Gift Raffle, Refreshments, Baked Goods, and Guest Appearance by Santa! Our craft vendors were juried and selected from approximately 400 applications! All crafts must be handcrafted. 

Parking available on streets near St. Brendan, churches across the street on Saturday only and throughout the weekend at the Maywood Hills Elementary School, 1 block away. Bring a friend - Admission is FREE.

 

 

Sacred Heart CYO News

game_on.jpgCYO Basketball

It's not too late for CYO Basketball, sign-up today!!!

Basketball teams are still forming with some grades in need of additional players - late registration is available through October 31st.  For more information go to http://sacredheart.org/CYO/

3rd Grade Basketball registration will continue through November as games do not begin until January.  The fee is $25.

 

Do not hesitate to email us if you have any questions

Bridget Darrow 

Bill Wade

 

From the Parish


 

 

Parish Directory

All School and Parish Families are invited

to be a part of the New Sacred Heart Photo Directory.

Sign up online for your free professional portrait

Photo Sessions now thru November 15th

Tues-Fri:  12-8pm  &  Sat:  9am-4pm

Receive complimentary 8x10 photo & Directory.

Great Photo Christmas Cards Promotion, save 20-40% off

Questions?  e-mail Mary Dickins or call 425-450-3908 

 

 

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.