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Key Dates
- Dec 18 - Pre-K Christmas Pageant, 10:45-11am, Moore Theater
- Dec 18 - Advent Program, 6:30-8pm, Church
- Dec 19 - Advent Mass, 8:45am
- Dec 19 - Early Dismissal, 11:45am, No after school ESS
- Dec 20-Jan 04 - No School, Christmas Break
- Jan 19 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Jan 22 - "Race to Nowhere", Film screening and panel discussion, Moore Theater
- Feb 07 - Gala Auction: Come Together, Westin Bellevue
 AUCTION TREE - CABO SAN LUCAS!! BIDDING ENDS TONIGHT AT 9PM
Ready for some sun and sand? What could be a better Christmas gift? Come bid on an amazing trip to Cabo San Lucas. Escape for seven nights in an Ocean View Master Suite at the Playa Grande Resort in Cabo San Lucas. The suite has a separate master bedroom and will sleep a total of four people. The unit has a full kitchen and two full baths (please see more on the room and resort by clicking here.). Bid on this experience in the front office of SHS on our CABO TREE EXPERIENCE bid sheet, or send an email to Theresa Daigle and she will write it in for you.
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From the Office
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Observing Advent
As we approach the final week of Advent, we can use the resources of Youtube to help us to prepare for Christmas. There are many terrific videos, but these are two of my favorites - see them here. Have a Blessed Advent and a Joyful Christmas Season! - Mr. Burroughs
Sacred Heart School Christmas Ornaments - On Sale Tonight at the Advent Pageant
SHS Christmas ornaments (to help defray the cost of the 7th and 8th Grade Washington, D.C. trip next year) will be sold in the Narthex before and after the Advent tomorrow night. The ornaments are $12 each. Payment is only by cash or check (made out to Sacred Heart School). Thank you for your support. - Mr. Burroughs
Saint Costume Closet
We are starting a saint costume closet in the school for the convenience of our school families and with the thought of reusing and sharing our resources. If you still have any saint costumes or saint sashes from prior saint parades, Nativity plays etc. that your family no longer needs, please drop them off at the front desk. They will be stored for everyone to use when needed. They will be greatly appreciated by other families. If you have any questions please e-mail
SHS Library Catalog at Home?
The SHS library catalog system is available for use at home! Just go to the SHS website and click on Library Catalog on the top ribbon. Here are some of the great services available: Look up books in our school library. Browse by subject, keyword, title, author, reading level or interest level. Search for educational student websites using WebPath Express, the Destiny student web search engine. Use quick links for students found on the library homepage. Research subjects using our subscription databases. Sacred Heart subscribes to the Proquest family of databases for school students. Our Proquest subscription includes Culturegrams, elibrary, SIRS Discoverer, History Study Center, Learning Literature, and the Proquest periodical database. These databases include subject focused encyclopedia articles, graphics, journal and magazine articles, suggested websites and more. On the library homepage, just click on the Proquest link, enter the username and password provided in parentheses. Then click on 'My Products Page'. Choose from the list of databases shown with no further passwords necessary.If you have questions or need assistance, drop me an email or stop by the library. - Mrs. Hooper
Too Many Passwords and User Names?
The Lastpass accounts have been sent out for all of our students in grades k-8. Accounts for students in grades 6-8 will be sent out in the next few days. Please watch your email. Please carefully read the attachment to the email, download Lastpass, and use the enclosed account information for your child to help him or her get up and running. It will make your online educational experience much easier. - Mr. Burroughs
"But first, let me take a selfie...." The annual Sacred Heart School yearbook design is underway and our team needs your help! We would like to include selfie's taken at various SHS events - sports games, around the school, advent program, service projects and more! Please have your Sacred Heart School student send selfies of them with their SHS friends doing SHS activities to yearbook@sacredheart.org. The best photos will be featured throughout the yearbook. Ready, set, snap! Reminder: There will be no after school ESS next Friday, December 19th, which is an early dismissal day.
CYO 2013 Cross Country T-Shirts
If you have not received last year's 2013 Cross Country T-Shirt, they will be available tonight at the advent program. All T-shirts are labelled with students' names. Pre-K and Kindergarten Applications
As current SHS families, it is time to send in your application(s) + $25 fee for these two grade levels.
- For Pre-K: In order to secure your priority slot in Pre-K 2015, we need to receive your application and 1st month's tuition of $460 no later than Wednesday, December 17th. If you don't remember your status (i.e. application in or not, please contact me right away.)
- For Kindergarten: Kindergarten assessment dates are January 22-24th. You can call the front desk starting Wednesday, January 7th to secure your preferred time slot if we have received your application. Teacher Recommendation forms completed by your child's current Pre-school teacher need to be sent back directly to us at SHS by Friday, January 16th. This form is available on our website under the admissions tab under application process/forms, I can email it to you, or you can pick up a hard copy at the front desk. If you have a student currently in SHS Pre-K, just let me know via email if you are interested in Kindergarten. We do not need a new application from you and we will automatically schedule their assessment time during their regular school day here at SHS. Mrs. Thoensen will be completing the teacher recommendation forms accordingly.
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Parties
Grab a couple of your girlfriends and head out for a fabulous GNO! 50 guests will enjoy an evening at INTERMIX in Bellevue Square on January 11th. The cost is $50 and includes appetizers, sparkling wine and a swag bag to take home. In addition, 10% of all sales will be donated back to Sacred Heart School. Sign up now to reserve your spot.
Important Links
Procurement Form
Auction Procurement Wish List
Auction Donation Site
Register to Attend
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Activities
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Playmakers - CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
is coming May 1-3
There are lots of ways to get involved!
- Auditions for named parts in the ensemble will begin in January, and your actor has a great way to prepare. New this year, Playmakers is proud to offer two elective workshops for 5th-8th grade students interested in this year's spring musical. These workshops are designed to de-mystify the casting process and help students to feel more comfortable within the audition environment. Participants will work through the audition music with music director Paul Linnes and receive coaching on their chosen scene with director Britt Boyd. Each student will go home with a better understanding of how the auditions will work and lots of great feedback to help them prepare! Registration for the workshops opened Friday, December 5th at 7am at the link below. Please send an email to playmakers@sacredheart.org for a potential wait-list if workshops fill up. Limit 25 per workshop.
Workshops Date: Monday, January 5th
Time: 3:30-5pm or 6-7:30pm
Location: Moore Theater
Fee: $25 per student
Registration: Playmakers
- Information regarding registration and rehearsal times coming soon. There will be an important parent information night on January 7th at 6pm in the Moore Theater. Parents will hear from Britt Boyd, learn about her casting philosophy and be able to get questions answered regarding the audition process and the production timeline.
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You Can Make a Difference for Our School with Box Tops!
Since 1996, Box Tops for Education has helped America's schools raise over $600 million to buy the things they need. Sacred Heart receives 10¢ for each Box Top submitted. This can add up quickly with everyone's support. Just 8 Box Tops per student per month could bring $3000 in a school year!
How Does This Work?
- Clip Box Top coupons from favorite products and send them in to our school.
- Register your Safeway card to earn special eBoxTops. Click this link to start.
- Our School ID is: 207130
Box Tops can be submitted by attaching them to either of these collection forms (Click to download):
Although the forms are preferred, you can also submit loose Box Tops as you collect them (preferably in baggies or envelopes). There is a collection box at the front desk as well as in each grade's pod.
You can also sign up to support our school at the Box Tops website. You'll get updates on our school's Box Tops earnings, money-saving coupons, family-pleasing recipes, chances to win Bonus Box Tops for our school, and the latest Box Tops news!
For more information on Box Tops, please contact your Box Top Coordinator-Marika FitzGerald
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Sacred Heart CYO News
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Sacred Heart CYO Volleyball - Boys & Girls Grades 4-8th
Volleyball registration is NOW!
Volleyball is an incredibly fun sport for both boys and girls...your kids are guaranteed to have a blast playing Sacred Heart volleyball! The following are key dates and information regarding the 2015 Volleyball Season:
Registration Dates & Fees: $85 if registered on or before December 31, 2014
Late Registration**: $135 if register LATE January 1-16th
Game Dates: Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 8, 14, 21, and 28
(Additions: 4/5th play March 7th, Boys play March 15, and Girls play Mar 22)
Tournament: April 22th - May 5th
How to Register: Please visit www.sacredheart.org/CYO
Coaches Needed: e-mail Mary LaLomia
Practice Dates: TBD - Practices will start last week of January or 1st week of February.
NEEDED Service Job 2015-2016 CYO Volleyball Athletic Director - I am retiring from my role as volleyball coordinator of grades 4 - 8th. This counts as a service job. It has been rewarding to see the continued success of our overall CYO volleyball program which culminated in 3 of our teams making the playoffs last year. If you are interested, please e-mail Mary LaLomia or Kim Schaefer. There is the opportunity to shadow the position this year.
**Registration is officially closed as of December 31st. However, "really late" registrations may be accepted during this period provided space is available and subject to the coach's and volleyball coordinator's discretion. This registration fee includes a $50 late fee...so please register early! Please see Sacred Heart CYO Registration Policy & Fees for details.
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From the Parish
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Assistance Needed
Would you be willing to assist Sunday Choral members who are parents and would like to rehearse and sing with the chorale but are in need of assist with their children. The children accompany the parents on Wednesday evenings and while the adults are rehearsing the children can be doing homework, watching a movie, reading or interacting with one another in a safe and secure environment. We are in need of a couple adults with safe environment Training to be with the children during rehearsal times on Wednesdays 6:30- 8pm. On January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4 & 11. We had a parishioner offer her time during November and December and found the time delightful with the children. If you would be willing to offer your time and talent with the children and allow the adults to offer their time and talents for Chorale please e-mail
Shopping Bags
Please bring your handled paper women's clothing or department store shopping bags to the parish office. We are providing them to a women's shelter boutique for use by the ladies choosing clothing.
Christmas Cards
Any new Christmas cards that you aren't using or front covers only of used Christmas cards can be used by our Faith Formation Program and shelter programs. Please bring them to the Parish office before the middle of January.
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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.
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