Auction Fund-a-Need
This year our Fund-a-Need has a very ambitious goal of almost $200,000. This is our biggest goal ever for a Fund-a-Need and we will need everyone's participation to achieve it. But out gym is truly at the center of the school. It is the place that we come together as a school community for p.e., lunch, plays, assemblies, talent shows, dinners, CYO sports, Knights of Columbus pancake breakfasts, graduation assemblies, science fairs, culture fairs, and so much more. It is the only room in the school in which all of our students have a class and (with the exception of pre-k) come together each day for lunch.
Our gym has served us well. Now it is in need of some important work. It deserves our support. And that requires a big goal. I ask you to prayerfully consider your ability to support this crucial project. I am happy to announce that both CYO and the Parents Club have committed to making leadership gifts to this project. We will come together and achieve this goal! - Mr. Burroughs
Catholic Schools Week - Free Dress Opportunity
Students who attend Mass this weekend - Saturday, January 24 or Sunday, January 25 at Sacred Heart Church in their school uniform will receive a pass for free dress. Passes will be handed out at Mass on those days. We encourage everyone to come and show their school pride.
Young Author Day, January 28, 2015
Don't forget Young Author Day is Wednesday, January 28! We have a fantastic line-up of professional writers for our big day of learning.
Check out their work on their websites!
Janet Wong - Nationally recognized author and poet (grades PreK-8)
Samantha Vamos - Award winning children's author (PreK-3)
Don Lowe - Songwriter and musician (PreK-8)
Matt Ganos - Poet, spoken word performer, and teacher (6-8)
Books for Janet Wong and Samantha Vamos are available for preorder and autographing. Click here for a form to print. Last chance for preorders, is TOMORROW - Friday, January 23 to the school office. Some books will be available for sale on Young Author Day. Parents are welcome to stop by to see our Author presentations.
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 2015-2016 is currently full. Please call Susana Knapp to discuss wait pool arrangements.
- 1st round of Kindergarten assessments are being done January 22-24th. Please call Susana Knapp to arrange individual Kindergarten assessment times based on availability
- Grades 1-8 applications for 1st round of availability are due February 23rd. Each grade level currently varies in availability.
Cold Weather Clothing/Gear Drive for Treehouse
Do you have any jackets or other cold weather gear that your children no longer need?
During the week of February 2-6, SHS will be collecting gently used cold weather clothing and gear (jackets, bibs, pants, mitts, gloves, goggles, snow boots, helmets, etc.) for Treehouse, a non-profit agency that provides essential support to children in foster care throughout King County (this is the sane agency we donate our shoes to each December). Your donated items will be collected by the Student Council in the lower and upper parking lots at morning drop-off. A collection box will also be placed at the front office during these dates. Please take a moment to go through your closets and make a difference in the life of a child in foster care. Thank you!
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 high school, 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 [email protected] or just drop in anytime between 9am-1:30pm.
Called to Protect Class February 11th
(Keep until 2/7) Mark your calendars - Sacred Heart will be hosting a Called to Protect class on Wednesday, February 11th, at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. 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 volunteer at Sacred Heart. This will be your last opportunity to take the class here at Sacred Heart this school year. If you have any questions, please contact Safe Environment Coordinator Amy Davis