May 14 - Service Board Sign Ups, Online 7am
May 14 - 4th Grade field trip, 9:30am-12noon, Benaroya Hall
May 15 -5th Grade Dungeness Spit Field Trip, 7:30am-6pm
May 15 - Middle School Dance, 6:30-9pm
May 15 - Hearts on Fire Parish Planning Process, 6-9pm in the Parish Hall
May 16 - Hearts on Fire Parish Planning Process, 9am-1pm in the Parish Hall
May 18 - Final Jog-A-Thon & Flexible Fundraising Donation Day Qualify for free dress on 6/5
May 19 - Jog-A-thon!
May 21 - 8th Grade field trip, 11:40am-2pm, Ricardo's
May 22 - No School, Long Memorial Day weekend
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 26-29- Sprit Week
May 29 - Field Day, 1:15pm dismissal
Jun 04 - Free Dress Day for meeting or exceeding Flexible Fundraising by 5/18
Jun 06 - Tim Murphy Retirement Celebration, 6-7pm
Jun 18 - Hoop-a Rama
Jun 18 - Last Day of School, 10:30am dismissal

From the Office

Our Annual Jog-A-Thon Event is Coming up on Tuesday, May 19th!

Your Jog-A-Thon Committee has been busy planning another great event and we are excited to present many race day upgrades, including automatic lap counters and water bottles, provided by our generous event sponsors. Parents are welcome and encouraged to come out and cheer their runner on!!

2015 Jog-A-Thon Race Day Schedule

9:00-9:20am - 2nd and 4th
9:30-9:50am - Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st
10:00-10:20am - 3rd and 5th
10:30-10:50am - 6th and 7th
11:00-11:20am - 8th
1:15-1:45pm - Assembly in Lower Lot, all grades, all classes

Race Day: Your child should dress in their Family Colors for Jog-A-Thon. We encourage them to be creative and have fun (just like Field Day!). If it looks like rain, be sure to send your runner to school with proper gear--we will run outside if it is drizzling.

Morning Drop-off will be in the Upper Lot ONLY.

We need volunteers! This day is a fun success due to our many day-of volunteers. Come out and lend a hand! You should have gotten a link for a Sign-up Genius, or follow this link

All pledges are due by Midnight, May 18th. Click Here to pledge online.

Remember: If you meet your Flexible Fundraising obligation by Midnight, Monday, May 18th, your child(ren) will earn a Free Dress day on June 4th. What better way to finish out your fundraising then with a pledge to Jogathon, where 80% of your donation counts towards your obligation? Many companies such as Microsoft match employee donations because they are tax deductible. Check it out! -Jogathon Committee

Service Job Sign-Ups Online TODAY

Service Job signups are live online this morning beginning at 7am - SIGN UP HERE.

Service jobs are an integral part of the Sacred Heart Community. By volunteering you enrich the academic and student environment for our students. We count on these jobs for the success of our school. Through our Service Program, parents work side-by-side, develop friendships, and strengthen our community. Families not signed up with a service job by August 31st will be invoiced $1,000.

Any questions please e-mail Christine Kerr.

Two Terrific Community Events!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day last Friday. We had our largest attendance ever! I want to especially thank Kameo Simpson and Deanna Sanford and our Development Team (Theresa Daigle and Carrie Morrissey) who put on the event and Mr. Tim Murphy who was our keynote speaker.
I also want to thank everyone who participated in Bingo Night later that same day. It was our largest Bingo Night with 216 people in attendance! I am especially grateful to our Bingo Night chair, Tami Hansen, and our Parents Club executive team (Roxane Barkley, Christine Kerr, and Danielle Limp) who were all essential in making it a fun evening for everyone.

Teacher and Staff Awards

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Teacher and Staff of the Year Awards process. We received over 120 nominations and every eligible teacher and staff member received one or more nominations. Congratulations to our 2015 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Tim Murphy, and our 2015 Staff Member of the Year, Kari Boyd!

New P.E. Teacher

I am happy to announce that we have hired a new p.e. teacher for next year, Mr. Randall Kimbrough. He holds a bachelor's degree and teaching certification in physical education and has experience teaching both high school and elementary physical education and health.

There will be no Peer to Peer TODAY. However, Ms. Ward will have her tutorial session from 3:20-4pm in her room.

Afternoon Pre-Kindergarten Program

We are happy to announce the opening of an afternoon pre-kindergarten program beginning this fall. The class will run five days per week from 12:10-3:10pm and follow the same curriculum as the morning program. Due to state regulations and academic concerns, students may not sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions. For more information, e-mail Susana Knapp.

2015-2016 Student Council

We will be holding an informational meeting next Wednesday, May 20th during the second lunch (12:20-1:00) for current 5th - 7th students interested in running for Student Council next year. If your child is interested in any of these positions, they will have an opportunity to talk with the current Student Council, ask any questions they have and pick up the necessary campaign/election materials. Campaigning begins on June 3rd and the election assembly is scheduled for Friday, June 5th at 8:45am.

Current 5th graders may run for the Spirit, Faith, Sports or Green Team (new in 2015-16) Commissioner positions. Current 6th and 7th graders may run for any of those positions, in addition to Activities Commissioner, Treasurer, Secretary or Vice President. Current 7th graders are the only students who may run for the office of President.

Students are free to contact me with any questions. - Ms. Gray

Spirit Week (May 26-29) Themes:

Tuesday - Mismatch Day

Wednesday - Favorite Sports Team Shirt Day

Thursday - The 80's

Friday - Wear Family Colors for Field Day Fun!

Field Day, May 29 - 8:30am-1:15pm (note the shorter day)

Student families will compete in a variety of fun events!

We are looking for over 50 parent volunteers to assist with the day's activities, be event runners, and serve lunch.

Volunteer Shifts Available - Sign Up Genius

Full Day - Morning and Afternoon Activities, Scorekeepers and Runners

8:15am to 11:00am - Morning Activities and Runners

10:30am to 11:30pm - Lunch Volunteers

11:00pm to 1:15pm - Afternoon Activities and Runners

Thank you in advance for you time and participation! - Robert Treves

Summer Reading

The Summer Reading information will be included in next Thursday's FTH, as well as included on our website.

Summer Math Review

Each summer we require our students to practice and maintain the skills that they have learned this year in Math. This summer the options will be the same as last year.

Please decide which option you are choosing:

For K-5 Students:

Option A: Summer Math Skills Sharpener - Hard Copy Math Review booklet we have used in the past. Order online $17.00 plus shipping costs directly to your home. Order the grade level that your child is currently completing. Do not order the next year ahead.

Option B: Math Whizz and Xtra Math - Students continue to access their accounts at home during the summer. Need to log on at least 45 minutes a week for Math Whizz and 3 times a week for Xtra Math to see growth. Progress is monitored and growth is tracked. Teachers are able to use this data to prepare for September. No Cost

Option C: Weekly Tutoring if preferred or already in place or another program to be approved by Mrs. Lawler

For MS Students:

Option A: Summer Math Skills Sharpener - Hard Copy Math Review booklet we have used in the past. Order online $17.00 plus shipping costs directly to your home. Order the grade level that your child is currently completing. Do not order the next year ahead, i.e., 6th grade going into 7th grade will order the 6th grade book and ALL 7th GRADERS WILL NEED TO ORDER THE PRE-ALGEBRA BOOK

Option B: Weekly Tutoring if preferred or already in place or another program to be approved by Ms. Ward, Mrs. Schriber or Mrs. Lawler

From the Development Office

Be sure to get your donations into Jogathon, Scrip and/or Magazines to meet your $225 Flexible Fundraising commitment for the 2014/15 school year. Those families who have met or exceeded their flexible fundraising contribution by May 18 are eligible for a free dress day on June 4. If you have any questions about your flexible fundraising status, you may e-mail Cristin Donovan or Theresa Daigle.

Hoop-A-Rama...The Tradition Continues!

Join us to usher in the summer with this special 3-on-3 basketball tournament! All students and skill levels welcome! Hoop-A-Rama is held on the last day of school, June 18th.

Remember this event is for all students, not just serious hoopsters! Students will be assigned to teams according to age and experience to promote balance among teams. Sign up early as slots are "first come first serve"! Players are guaranteed 3 games including activities after teams are eliminated, and winners will play on center court for bracket championships!

Note: K-4th Grade teams will need a team parent so at sign-up time, please indicate if you can be a team parent for your child's team

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015
Number of Guests: unlimited
Cost: $40 per player
Chair: Douglas Withers
Register Today!

From Parents' Club

Thank You!

Family Bingo Night was a HUGE Success and we want to thank all of you for attending last Friday night and bringing your enthusiasm and Bingo playing skills to the night. It was great to have so many school families, grandparents and parishioners in attendance. Special thanks to the charismatic Bingo Callers, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Burroughs and Father Steve Sallis who in turn each put their own personal spin on each game and made every Bingo number read so exciting. Also special thanks to all the middle school student volunteers who so generously gave of their time and talents to helping at the event and in the art room with the Mothers' Day crafts and generally keeping the energy up in the Bingo hall. Tami Hansen (Bingo Night Event Chair) would like to thank everyone who worked so fast and tirelessly to make this event a success and hopefully it will become an annual event at Sacred Heart.

Activities

Bishop Blanchet Leadership Camp

Interested in being a leader? Already a leader and want to learn more skills to help your team, class, or school? Then come to Leadership Camp! Students will gain valuable information about how to lead large groups, small groups, details about event planning, how to advertise events, fundraise, and much more!

Grades 5 - 9 (as of Fall 2015)

Dates: June 23 - June 25, Time: 9-11am

Online Registration Deadline: Friday, June 05, 2015

Cost: $75 Questions? e-mail: Ms. Kristin Kuzmanich

Bishop Blanchet Study Skills Camp

Help ease the transition to the more demanding and time-consuming homework loads associated with middle school and the first year of high school. This camp will help students with time management, organization, study strategies, and planning skills to increase success in the classroom this fall.

Grades: 7, 8, 9 (as of Fall 2015)

Dates: August 10 - August 12, 2015

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am

Online Registration Deadline: Friday, August 07, 2015

Cost: $100 Questions? e-mail: Ms. Kristin Kuzmanich

Holy Names Academy Soccer Camp

Join Varsity Head Coach Sam Procopio, members of the HNA varsity team, and soccer alumnae this summer at Cougar Soccer Camp '15. Camp is open to any young woman entering Grades 6 - 8 in 2015, and to any student starting

Grade 9 at Holy Names Academy in the fall. Space is limited to the first 50 campers to register.

Each camper will receive a Cougar Soccer T-shirt.

July 13-17, Mon.-Fri. at Lower Genesee Field, 4316 S. Genesee St.

Cost: $175, Grade 9: 9am-12n, Grades 6-8: 1-4pm

Click here for more information and registration form.

Sacred Heart CYO News

Fall Soccer Registration

Grades 1-8

Fall CYO soccer registration is in full swing! All students entering grades 1 - 8 in the Fall at SHS and in the Parish are welcome to join us for the 2015 soccer season. Registration fees increase in June so register now!

Dates Cost

Early Registration May 1 - June 15 $85 (per child); $75 for each child after the first

Registration June 16 - Sept. 6 $100 (per child); $90 for each child after the first

Late Registration Sept. 7 - Sept. 20 $150 per child

Scholarships are available through CYO, contact Kim Schaefer, Athletic Director.

Coaches and assistant coaches are always needed and appreciated. This year we are continuing our policy - if you coach or assistant coach we will refund your child's registration fee at the end of the season (max 2 per team). For any questions on what this entails please contact:

Tom McCabe Grades 1-3

John Tobin Grades 4-8

Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration is open from May 1st until August 30th. The Kindergarten program is a great tradition to introduce our children to team sports and the great Sacred Heart community. The fee is $30 per child and you can register online. If you are interested in coaching, please state that during registration or feel free to email Lori Reynolds stating this or with any other questions you have regarding the Kindergarten Soccer program.

CYO Summer Camp Registration

Registration now open for Camp Don Bosco, Camp Hamilton, Nanamakee Trips and Day camp! March Madness - Every camper that registers in March gets a really cool water bottle when they check-in at camp. Check out the flyer here. Register online at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/camping .

From the Parish

Sacred Heart Parish Vacation Bible Camp

Ages: K-5th grade as of Fall 2015

Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24

9:00am to 12:00pm

Cost: $75.00

(Scholarships available)

A discount is offered to parent volunteers

Questions: e-mail Anne Marie Brandes

Sacred Heart Parish - Serving the Need, Building Community

JUBILEE REACH

Come join us for one of the biggest events of the year!

Save the Date - Saturday, August 22, 2015, 8am-1pm

Join many Eastside churches, businesses, organizations & community members in serving the community as one body, responding to the command - to love our neighbors.

Registration Online June 1st: www.jubileereach.org/serviceday2015

or in the Narthex after all masses June 13 & 14

Please e-mail Mary Dickins or call 425-450-3908

Summer Children's Choir

Sacred Heart invites all K-5 children to sing fun praise & worship, popular, and gospel songs in an encouraging and inspiring setting, led by Rodney & Diane Figaro.

To sign up, email dfigaro@sacredheart.org.

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.