Sacred Heart News

Mission Statement - Sacred Heart

Catholic School is dedicated to
educating children through high
academic and moral standards in a
faith-based setting. We achieve this
goal through collaboration with
our families, parish, and local
community.
Events:
Jan 18 - Mass 8:00 a.m.
SAC 6:00
Jan 19 - Food 4 Thought
Applebees
Jan 20 - HATS on Day
Jan 23 - No School - Teacher
Inservice
Jan 24 - January Birthday Lunches
Jan 25 - Mass 8:00 a.m.
Jan 26 - July Birthday Lunches
Bookfair Begins
Jan 27 - Luau Lunch
Jan 29 - Catholic Schools Week,
Open House
Jan 30 - Catholic Schools Week
JANUARY 17, 2012
Principals Corner
Beai Paients,
Staff anu stuuents ietuineu fiom Chiistmas bieak iesteu anu ieauy to go foi a veiy busy
}anuaiy anu Febiuaiy. We look foiwaiu to the following:
!"#$%&'()%*+%"&(,-./((0%.1(2*(3%&uieta Wagnei, gi. S, is oui mascot foi iaising funus foi
leukemia. uieta was uiagnoseu two yeais ago, anu she helps iaise funus to this special
oiganization foi chiluien with cancei. Stuuents aie able to weai a hat to school if they
uonate money to help fight leukemia. Regulai unifoim is iequiieu.
42*$%&'()%*+%"&(,5-No School-Teachei in-seivice. Kius Club 0pen.
Teacheis will be ieviewing oui cuiiiculum. The Aichuiocese is suggesting schools switch
fiom national stanuaius to state stanuaius in all subject aieas.
6+71$%&'()%*+%"&(,8-Celebiate }anuaiy biithuays
6/+"1$%&'()%*+%"&(,9-Celebiate }uly biithuays
!"#$%&'()%*+%"&(,: - Luau Lunch - Eat lunch with youi chilu anu visit the Book Faii!
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>+*$%&'()%*+%"&(,? 0pen Bouse foi cuiient anu piospective families
This is the fiist oppoitunity foi new families to iegistei. Continue to shaie youi SBCS stoiy
with family, fiienus, neighbois, cowoikeis, paiishioneis anu moie. Pioviue inteiesteu
families with the Enuoisement caiu to biing to oui 0pen Bouse oi toui. If you have
iecommenueu a newly iegisteieu stuuent in giaues K-8, you will ieceive $1uu off youi
tuition. Please, stait shaiing youi stoiies touay!
>%.+"$%&'(!7<"+%"&(@@./-Paiishschool volunteei paity. Thiough youi seivice, we aie able
to pioviue many piogiams anu successful funuiaising events. Invitations will be maileu
soon. We hope you attenu the celebiation of all of oui volunteeis!
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The tuition contiact anu iegistiation infoimation foi 2u12-2u1S will be ieauy by }anuaiy
2Sth, aftei the Sacieu Beait Finance Committee appioves the buuget on }anuaiy 24th.
Infoimation will be posteu on the SBCS school web site anu sent home with youi chilu. We
aie expecting a goou tuin out at the 0pen Bouse on }anuaiy 29. Theie weie 18uu post caius
maileu to families in the paiish, Robbinsuale school uistiict anu local paiishes. We also
iecently paiticipateu in two school faiis.
We will pioviue oui cuiient families with a winuow of oppoitunity to iegistei anu then open
up eniollment to new families. We will senu you an email the uay we senu home the new
contiact, so you can watch foi it to come home with youi chilu.
0%.1(D*(3%& - }anuaiy 2u, 2u12 uietchen "uieta" Wagnei, a
Siu uiauei in oui school, was uiagnoseu with Leukemia in
fiist giaue. uieta has not let leukemia get hei uown. We
want to make leukemia uisappeai.
Please help if you can, by senuing youi loose change (oi
uollais!) to school foi the "Pennies foi Patients" campaign,
on Fiiuay, }anuaiy 2u, 2u12. Let's make leukemia uisappeai.
WE
ARE
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TALLER
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School Uniforms
As we begin the new year, it is also a good time for parents to go through your childs uniforms.
Make sure you are in complete compliance with our uniform policy. Refer to the Parent/student
handbook located under School Information on our web site. Clothing many not be ripped or torn.
Students not in compliance will receive an Uniform Notice slip that must be signed and returned.
Pants-Uniform pants only. Plain, solid, navy blue twill material (not faded).
Shirts-Only long/short sleeve polo shirts. No blouses/turtlenecks. REMEMBER LOGO SHIRT ON
WEDNESDAYS!
Socks/tights-only red, white, blue may be worn
RAMS Hoodies-gr. 6-8-May not be torn or ripped.
Fashion boots-Pants must be pulled over the boots, not tucked in.
All Spiritwear-may only be worn on Fridays
***Order forms for Donalds Uniform are located on our web site.
!ear Sacred Heart Families,
"a#olic Schools Week is upon us, and we #ought it was important $ explain #e week and why we celebra%
it! &e #eme #is year poignantly describes why a whole week is dedica%d $ Ca#olic Schools. Children i'
"a#olic schools are taught how $ have a rela(onship wi# God, in addi(on $ #e fai# itself. Academica)y,
*urriculum is held $ high standards, and each %acher works $ see #at each child reaches his/her +)
,o%n(al. Fina)y, service is a vital part of expressing our fai# and being good ci(zens.
!uring Ca#olic Schools Week, students par(cipa% in many +n ac(vi(es #at focus on fai#, +n, an-
.ervice. Each day has a dress #eme, which can be found on #e calendar. If your child does not want $
,ar(cipa% in #e #eme, he/she can wear #e regular uniform. Parents are welcome $ a/end #e a)-schoo0
events, such as #e Talent Show, mass, Spe)ing Bee, and Lunch wi# a Loved One.
1e Friday before Ca#olic Schools Week marks #e kick-o2 wi# #e Scholas(c Book Fair. Not only does #i3
event get kids exci%d about books, it is a huge +ndraiser for #e school. You are invi%d $ come have lunc4
5i# your child and browse #e Book Fair. Teachers also have a wish list so you can dona% $ #e classroom3
as we). &is a)ows %achers $ build #eir classroom libraries and o2er more reading ma%rial $ #e children.
6 &e Open House is a great opportuni7 for your child $ show o2 his/her room and o#er areas of #8
.chool $ you and o#er family members and 9iends. So many of you work and aren:t able $ get $ schoo0
;at of%n, so we hope you consider visi(ng on #is special day. We also show o2 our school $ prospec(v8
<amilies. If you know of anyone #inking about a/ending Sacred Heart Ca#olic School, please bring #e=
5i# you! Word of mou# is #e best marke(ng we have, so #ank you for promo(ng our school!
6 &is year, #e >rst #rough four# graders wi) be par(cipa(ng in Lego Robo(cs. Mrs. Walker wi) b8
leading #is +n ac(vi7 where students get $ build robo(c cars #at can actua)y drive. &ese sessions wi)
?ake place #roughout #e week. &e kindergar%ners wi) par(cipa% in a Mad Science assembly. Students i'
@rades >f# #rough eigh# wi) par(cipa% in a service project at Feed My Starving Children $ package foo-
;at is sent $ underdeveloped counAies. Fees wi) be co)ec%d for each of #ese ac(vi(es.
6 Each year, we like $ celebra% what makes Ca#olic schools unique: learning $ge#er in a fai#->)e-
environment. We #ank you for your commitment $ Sacred Heart Ca#olic School and for sharing youB
*hildren wi# us.
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Volunteers for Catholic Schools Week-
We need many volunteers for a successful week. Please sign up on Dibs. Here is how you can help
1. Book Fair Volunteers -The Scholastic Book Fair is on January 26, 27, and 29th. We need volunteers to help set up the fair
Thursday morning. We are also in need of volunteers to help during the Lunch With a Loved One on Friday.
2. Coffee and Donuts-January 29th Help serve donuts, coffee, and juice. We need help after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
masses.
3. Feed my Starving Children-We need many adults to help students with packaging food. This is a great experience for adults
and students.
4 Need students to help at mass on January 28 and 29-Students help with reading, carry offertory, and distribute bulletins. See
attached ier.
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ln SL .aul on !anuary 28Lh. We compeLed aL Lhe reglonal compeuuon on uecember 9Lh. We nlshed as
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creaLed over Lhe long weekend. Check lL ouL! (www.goramboLs.com , noLe Lhe webslLe wlll go llve laLer Lhls
week)
Food for Thought -Thursday, January 19 Applebees, New Hope, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Dine at Applebees and 15% of your bill will be donated to school. Present the attached ier to your server before you
order.
Box Tops for Education-
Thank you for clipping your Box Tops for Education. We received a check in the amount of $865.70. This is an easy fundraiser
that requires little effort. Please keep sending in. Last year we earned $2112 through Box Tops.
Mrs. Beth Hippen, middle school language arts teacher, is taking some time off to take care of a family member.! Please keep
her family in your prayers. We plan on seeing Mrs. Hippen during Catholic Schools Week.
First Penance meeting-2nd grade Tuesday, January 24 6:30 p.m.
Meet in the side chapel of church. Parents and students are asked to attend.
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Date Dress Acti vi ti es
Friday,
January 27
SHCS Uniform
!Lunch with a Loved One: Meet your
child in the gym. Students will
receive a lei in support of book fair.
!Book Fair- Marian Room
(Volunteers needed)
*Purchase a book on wish list for a classroom or library.
Lunch Schedul e
10:45- Grades 6-8
11:10- Grades K-2
11:45 Grades 3-5
Sunday,
January 29
Come t o mass i n your
uni f orm
* See your teacher at the Open
House for a non-uniform coupon.
!Open House after 10:00 Mass until 1:00
!Coffee and donuts in gym after 8:00 & 10:00 Mass (Volunteers
needed)
!Book Fair- Marian Rooms (Volunteers needed)
*Students may volunteer to help at mass
Monday,
January 30
K-5: Yee-haw! Western Wear
6-8: Decade Day
6: 80s; 7: 70s; 8: 60s
!Spelling Bee: Grades 1-4 @ 7:45 in gym;
Grades 5-8 @ 8:45 in gym
*Gr. K-5: Western day-wear jean, plaid shirts, cowboy hat, boots..)
Gr. 6-8: Wear clothing from the specified era.
Tuesday,
January 31
Mismatch Day
* Home & School Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (starts @ 6:30)
*12:30 Talent Show
*Come in stripes and plaids are the fad! Come in mismatched
outfits.
Wednesday,
February 1
Mass uniform or
Dress Your Best
*8:00 Mass
*Chess Club Tournament for finalists
*DEAR (Drop Everything and Read)- in the classroom
*Dress up in Sunday best or wear your uniform. No jeans.
Thursday,
February 2
Spirit Buddy Color Day
K/4: Blue
1/5: Purple
2/6: Gray
3A/8: Yellow
3B/7: Red
Teachers/Staff: Tie-dye
* 9:30-11:30 grades 5-8 Feed My Starving Children (need
volunteers)
* 9:30 Mad Science assembly for Kindergarten
* Adoration
*Spirit buddies wear the same color shirt.
Friday,
February 3
Comfy Cozy Day
*Get Up and Go Day- Students will be energized through activities
during the day.
* Home & School popcorn treat
* Its Friday, so get comfy in your most comfortable, appropriate
gear! Sweats, flannel pants, and slippers are OK.
All week:
* Lego Robotics grades 1-4 (Cost $9.00/student)
* Letters to Soldiers (www.anysoldier.com)
* Sticker Drawing
Student Participation in Weekend Liturgies
Catholic Schools Week

We will have SHCS students participating in the Liturgy during the Masses on Saturday,
January 28 and Sunday, January 29. Students will distribute bulletins, bring up the gifts and do
the readings. Readers will practice with Miss Bursey that week. Note: Altar servers have been
scheduled.
Please indicate below how your child would like to be involved and which Mass you will
attend. Depending on the number of volunteers, we MAY NOT be able to use everyone.
Please sign and return to the school office by Friday, January 20.
Please wear your Mass uniform!
We thank everyone that would like to participate in the Liturgy for Catholic Schools Week.
Everyone participating will be given a non-uniform coupon.



Bulletin Distribution at the
end of Mass (Gr K 8)
Name & Grade
Readers (Gr 5 8)
Name & Grade
Offertory (Gr K 4)
Name & Grade
Saturday, 5:00 pm
Sunday, 8:00 am
Sunday, 10:00 am

K 8 Greeters Distribute the church bulletin at the end of mass.
Readers (Gr 5 8) Report to the Sacristy 10 minutes before Mass starts.
Offertory (Gr K 4) Sit in the back of the church. Ushers will help you at the appropriate
time.

Please indicate if you are flexible as to which Mass you will attend:
Yes____ No_____



Parent Signature Phone Number

North Suburban Parochial School League
WRESTLING
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RSC Wrestling is made up of boys in 3
rd
8
th
Grades from
Sacred Heart (Rams), St. Raphaels (Saints) and St. Alphonsus (Crusaders)

Season runs Mid-January through March, 2012

A Future Mat Men wrestling clinic is held in spring 2012 for K-2
nd
grade boys
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The North Suburban Parochial School League has been a starting point for many successful high
school (& college) wrestlers. In its 20+ year existence, league alumni have earned over 400 high
school varsity wrestling letters, with well over 100 participating in the state high school individual and
team tournamentsover 150 individual state qualifiers and place winners, and several state
champions!

Starting in grade school is a great way to be introduced to the sport. No experience is necessary,
and many boys are naturally good at wrestling. More importantly
no wrestler has ever been cut from any high school wrestling team!!!

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Parent Meeting / First Practice: January 17, 6:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus gym
St. Als is located at 7301 Halifax Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

A practice schedule will be distributed at the first practice. Practices will be held at
St. Raphaels and at St. Als. *If you cant make January 17, please come to the next
practice January 20 at St. Raphaels, 6:30 p.m.!

Anyone interested in participating in RSC Wrestling, or if you have any questions, please
contact coaches:

Paul Wilson Jim Claussen
Paul.wilson@donaldson.com jim.claussen@ryerson.com
H: 763-531-3991 C: 763-221-3515
C: 763-218-3742