Auction Fund-a-Need

"Come Together".

Thanks to the efforts of CYO, Playmakers, and Parents' Club we have made some improvements to the gym during the last few years including new padded chairs and curtains for the stage, and of course we had a new floor installed during the last capital campaign. However, it's time to spruce up the gym with some significant improvements to enhance the décor, sound, lighting, comfort and safety of all who come together and use it. Next week in the From the Heart I will explain the specific projects we have in mind and the amounts we need to raise to fund them.

Some of you may be wondering, "What is a Fund-a-Need" project? It is a project or program to address a specific need of the school that is presented at the auction. Everyone in the school and parish community is given the opportunity to support the funding of this project by raising their paddle to donate at specific levels. Past Fund-a-Need projects have included the school's endowment, the security system, computers and Activboards in the classrooms, and the big toys on the playground. Your gift to the Fund-a-Need is fully tax-deductible. These projects benefit the entire school and represent costs beyond those in our annual operating budget. Our school and parish families have always come together in the past to very generously support these projects, and I think that this year will be no exception. 

Playmakers Announcements 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang registration for all actors begins online this Friday, January 9th at 7am at the Playmakers site.  Registration often fills quickly, so please make sure to get online early.

We are proud to announce that the winner of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang art contest is 7th grader Oshiogwe Nash-Haruna.  Her artwork, as seen here, will be used in all production marketing, t-shirts and programs.  Way to go Oshiogwe!  

Thank you also to the many talented Sacred Heart students who submitted artwork this year -- you ALL did a GREAT job!

2015-2016 School Year Admissions Information

We are in full swing in admissions.  Thank you to all of you who speak so highly about SHS and your experience here.  So many of our new families come to us because of your recommendations!  Keep them coming and let them know these deadlines: 

• Pre-K applications are due on or before Wednesday, January 14th. 
• Kindergarten applications are due NOW and mandatory Kindergarten assessments take place on January 22-24th. 
• Grades 1-8 applications for 1st round of availability are due February 23rd.  Each grade level currently varies in availability. 

We have some grades that are fully enrolled and a few have slots available.   Please have your contacts call Susana Knapp at 425-451-1773 ext. 156 to discuss the grade level they are interested in as we would love to have your friends/family here too!     

Middle School Open House - January 28th, Presentation 6:30-7:30pm

Current 4th and 5th grade families, please put this on your calendar as it will be a great opportunity to meet all the MS teachers, hear from recent SHS graduates currently in HS, and ask any questions you may have about our amazing MS program.  Also, please invite any non-SHS families you know that are interested in making a switch for their child's middle school experience.  For these potential new families, we will also have short school tours available before and after the presentation time frame.  New families are welcome to come as early as 6pm for a tour.

All School Open House - January 29th, 9am -1:30pm

Current Sacred Heart students will lead tours throughout the school on this day during Catholic Schools Week.  This is a great opportunity for your friends/family with students at any grade level to come and tour around the school.  If they know they are coming, they can RSVP to Susana Knapp at sknapp@sacredheart.org or just drop in anytime between 9am-1:30pm.

Welcome our newest student - Thomas Andrews

Thomas has just started with us in 1st grade in Mrs. Kirwan's classroom.  He and his lovely family have just moved here from Dallas, Texas and we are thrilled to welcome them into our Sacred Heart community!

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