Auction Fund-a-Need
It's time for us all to come together and make our gym a place of which we can all be proud! If you'd like our gym to be safer, more secure, more attractive, and more useful for all of the classes and groups who use it day in and day out, then pledge your support for our Fund-a-Need this Saturday night at the auction. Come see the drawings of the proposed changes to our gym on display in the lobby. If you cannot be there at the auction, you can still make your donation or pledge online.
Registration Information for 2015-2016
Both returning and new families will register for 2015-2016 school year through our on-line process (same as we have done the past few years.) This will take place early March with a deadline around March 16th. You will receive emailed instructions which will walk you through the steps. If you already know that your student/family will not be returning to SHS (or is considering not returning), please feel free to confidentially contact Susana Knapp to discuss this right away.
Health Room Volunteers Needed
We are in need of two Health Room volunteers for the remainder of this school year. We are looking for someone to cover a Monday afternoon shift from 1:45-3:15pm every other week beginning Monday, February 9th. We are also looking for someone to cover a Wednesday morning shift from 8:30-10:00am every other week beginning Wednesday, February, 11th. If you are available to help, or have any questions about the position, please e-mail our Vice Principal, Connie Gray or call 425-451-1773 x 115. Thank you in advance for your consideration
Calendar Survey and Start Date for 2015-2016
I want to thank everyone who participated in our survey about the start of school for next year. There were some passionate comments on all sides. 68% of the parents and staff who responded want us to start school before Labor Day (almost evenly divided between August 31st and September 1st start dates). The Bellevue School District will start on Tuesday, September 1st. The majority of the Catholic high schools in the area will also start on or before August 31st. For families who have children in more than one school these are important considerations.
So, given all of this, I have decided that we will start school next year on August 31st with a few important differences. Monday through Thursday will be, regular full days (except for kindergarten). Friday, September 4th will be a half day with dismissal at 12:00. We will have no school on Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th. This will allow us to start school the first week of September and get out by June 17 but also creates a nice Labor Day weekend with time for travel and relaxation. Back to School nights will be the second week of school instead of the first week. I know that summers are precious here in the Northwest and I hope that this solution honors that and keeps our year from extending too far into June.
- Mr. Burroughs
Announcing the 2015 6th Grade Peacemaker Wax Museum!
After reading a biography of a peacemaker, the 6th graders will make these remarkable people come to life on Feb. 11th in the gym! From 2:20-3:05pm, you are invited to come and hear about the lives of peacemakers such as Pope Francis, Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Malala.
The 6th graders have been working hard on their presentations and would be honored if came to learn more about peacemakers anytime between 2:20 and 3:05. They will be standing around the perimeter of the gym, "frozen" in place until someone pushes the button that will be near their feet. Then they will come alive as their peacemaker and orally present information about their lives.
This is one of the highlights of 6th grade and students are excited to share about the lives of peacemakers who embody virtues they learned about in the primary grades.
Please join us! Gena McReynolds and Rosemarie Engman, 6th grade LA teachers
Academic Resource Class (ARC) Information Night - March 4th, 6:30pm, Art Room
ARC is an elective class offered to our Middle School students who would benefit from pre-teaching, re-teaching and supporting the core curriculum in reading, math and writing along with learning study skills that match specific learning styles. If you would like to learn more about this elective course please join us.
Update on IRS Tax Fraud Investigation
As tax season is upon us, it is important to be aware of recent developments in the last year's tax fraud investigation involving volunteers and employees of the Seattle Archdiocese. If you, or anyone you know, was involved in this, the archdiocese has recently highlighted the most important developments and posted them on their website under the tab that says, "Tax Fraud Updated January 14, 2015." The archdiocese is also preparing an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document which will also be posted on their website as soon as it is completed.
Cold Weather Clothing/Gear Drive for Treehouse - Last Two Days for Collection
Do you have any jackets or other cold weather gear that your children no longer need?
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!
Called to Protect Class February 11th
Sacred Heart is 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.
No Junk Lunch Changes - Hot Lunch Discontinued.
Please read the attached message right away.
Saint Costume Closet is Now Open
Our Saint Costume Closet is now open thanks to our handy custodian Robert who worked over the holiday break installing shelves and a hanging rod. The space is located in the right hand corner of the stage and is accessible by a key available from the Front Desk. Please feel free to drop off your child's old saint costumes, sashes or any other costume paraphernalia at the front desk. The costumes will be available to all school families to check out and use when needed for such events as all saints parade, Nativity play, the resurrection play and others. Please contact our coordinator krystynadavila@hotmail.com for any questions.
