Sacred Heart School News

We were honored to have Archbishop Hebda celebrate mass with us on Friday. Thank you to the many parents that joined us.

After mass, Archbishop sat down with our 8th graders for a question and answer session. The students had excellent questions especially around the topic of confirmation. Archbishop Hebda also toured our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd space where our preschoolers were in session.

We have parent/teacher conferences on October 14-15 from 2:30-7:00 pm. Note: Teacher dinner is from 4:30-5:00 pm. Please work around this time for middle school drop in conferences. Our teacher's goal is to meet with all our families at this time. (Note: Classrooms with smaller class sizes have reduced sign up times).

PreK-4th grade: Parents must sign up for a conference time. Slots are now available on SignUp.

https://signup.com/group/499655098074?utm_source=group-badge-volunteer-green

Grades 5-8: Parents may see any of your child's teachers. They will be available in the lunchroom.

Time: 2:30-4:30 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm.

Please log into Boonli-
https://sacredheart.boonli.com/login

School code--SH244 MILK COMES WITH EACH MEAL. If you would like to order an additional milk or need a milk due to your child bringing a cold lunch, you may do so. Parents may also order an extra entrée or extra pizza slice for an additional fee.

Orders due: October 29th

Delivery: Wreaths will be delivered Nov. 18-20th. We are waiting to hear the exact day they will arrive.

Pick-up will be Nov. 20 or 21st.

This packet includes a vivid color display of the affordable, quality items we are offering such as wreaths, swag, pine boughs, and centerpieces. Please send all orders and checks/cash by October 29, 2024. Checks payable to Sacred Heart Catholic School.

We appreciate all you do to help keep education costs down with these invaluable fundraisers.

Thanks so much!

We have achieved 64% of our marathon goal collecting $31,540 which is 70% of our goal. Please continue with your fundraising efforts. We appreciate the pledges that have been turned in so far.

Our goal is for EVERY student to bring in the required $300 fundraising goal for the Marathon.

All funds remain here at Sacred Heart and they are used to offset the rising costs of providing a quality education. So if you are asked, “Where does the money go?” It truly goes to support every part of our mission.

As of Sunday, the following are the top three grades collecting their Marathon goal:

1st Place: 1st grade

2nd Place: 5th grade

3rd Place: 7th grade

Nevaeh LaCroix

Simeon Watts

Khloe Fruchtenbaum

Vita Schildgen

Max and Riley Clemens

Maggie and Penny Leonard

Elizabeth and Isaac Bentler

Thomas Tanner

The Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) has created a volunteer survey we’d really love for parents to complete. The purpose of the survey is to allow PTC to better engage parents in volunteer opportunities that meet their interest, skillset and time commitment. You can submit 1 volunteer hour for completing the survey!

Here’s a link to the survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ArJ4aN6zSWUCzaxqmicarF-Kacq5ABAOUuvpiMs0NmI/edit?usp=sharing_eil&ts=66c5e5b8

1. Parents in PreK-4th grade: Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences on October 14-15th. (Grade 5-8 are drop in conferences in the lunchroom).

2. Wreath orders due October 29th. Marathon $$$ due October 29th for prizes.

3. We need volunteers for Art Adventure for kinder, 6, 7, 8.

School Patrols: AM Molly P., Ellie M. PM Nina D., Tilly D.

Monday

Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-7:00 pm

Band & orchestra

4:45 pm Robotics--Gathering space

Rummage Sale Drop Off 10-8 pm

Tuesday

School Picture Day--PreK-8th grade NON-UNIFORM DAY

Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-7:00 pm

Orchestra

3:00 pm Karate

Rummage Sale Drop off 10-8 pm

6 pm B Volleyball @ Providence

6:30 pm JV Volleyball @ St. Vincent

4:15 pm Soccer game @ Sacred Heart

Wednesday

NO SCHOOL

Rummage Sale Pre-Sale 12-6 pm $5 at door

Thursday

NO SCHOOL

Rummage Sale 9-6 pm

Friday

NO SCHOOL

Rummage Sale 9-6 pm

Saturday

Rummage Sale Bag Day 9-12 pm $5 a bag, 1-2 pm Free Sale

Dear Sacred Heart community,

We have the chance to keep plastic film out of landfills! This fall, the school is hosting a Ridwell recycling drive. You’re invited to bring plastic film (ziptop bags, grocery bags, bubble wrap, and lots more) to school on Tuesday, November 12, and Ridwell will make sure it stays out of landfills. Start collecting plastic film now so you have a bunch to bring during the drive!

This info sheet explains what plastic film is and why it’s hard to recycle, and this video shows a ton of examples. All the plastic film we collect during the drive will be turned into Trex decking!

Curious about Ridwell at-home recycling pickup? They collect hundreds of common household items you can’t recycle curbside, like plastic food packaging, lightbulbs, clothes, Styrofoam, and more. You can help the school earn rewards if you sign up for a household membership by December 15. We’ll earn pickup of the school’s plastic film all spring when 10 new members sign up and a field trip to the Ridwell warehouse when 20 new members sign up.

Find out more at get.ridwell.com/shcs

Thank you!

Beth Hippen

Calling for Art Adventure Volunteers!

Please consider being a “Picture Person” in a classroom! We present Art Adventure, a program created by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, to students in November and December. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours. This year’s theme is How People Lived. Classroom Picture People are not art historians or artists themselves, instead, you will lead students in conversations about art, listen as they describe what they see, talk about what the artist is hoping to express, how the art makes them feel. Any parent would be a great Picture Person!

The MIA provides amazing virtual and in-person training, a printed book for you to keep, and art reproductions for presenting. Please use SignUp to claim your spot. Contact Joanna Rosendahl with any questions 612-876-1929 (call or text), email: joannarosendahl@gmail.com

Joanna is a volunteer and parent of a sixth grader and is coordinating Art Adventure this year.

Coffee and refreshments 9 - 10:15 AM

Our Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women is beginning the year with a kickoff for all men and women. Guest Speaker, Debbie Keller, will present a powerful presentation on the 10TH National Eucharistic Congress followed up with a talk on “Raising up Holy Women in the Eucharistic Life.” Come hear about women, some local, on the path to Sainthood!! Linda Kracht, founder of Fortifying Families of Faith will be introduced along with her husband Dave with their line of books on Parenting Against the Tide, available to purchase. Come take a look and chat!!!

SIGN UP BEGINS! SMALL GROUPS INCREASED LAST YEAR AND ARE WORKING!!!!

Father Pedersen will tell us how to join at all Masses October 26-27 and will be choosing Advent teaching content.

Groups start soon! For Catholics and Non-Catholics. Year 2 focus is on the Mass and Holy Eucharist. Much interest at Back to School Night for this way to have some time for yourself, faith, and with friends.

When: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church

145 Jersey Ave. S. Golden Valley, MN (only a few minutes away from Sacred Heart)

Need more info: Contact Katie Kruc, youth minister, kkruc@shrmn.org

For the past few weeks, I've had a good gut check when Wednesday night came around. During the Northwest Catholic Youth Group meetings, we're answering the question of what it looks like to live out joy, how it's different and deeper than happiness, how it has many parts to it, but it is very simple. Even though I'm part of the team that helps to put on these nights and teach the messaGE, I think some of the students there understand me better.

These past two weeks have been truly amazing experiences. Seeing kids from three different communities come together and not only learn about Who Jesus is and how much His love covers everything, but also just have a time set aside to have fun during the busyness of the week has been very refreshing to see.

There is no shortage of these nights. Every Wednesday is a new opportunity for 6-8th graders to uncover a little bit more about the possible depths of joy, of friendship, and the beauty when urgent things are set aside for a time and the important things can take center stage (not to mention the snack bar is on an elevated level I didn't even know existed). Please join us!

Just a reminder that we ask families volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per family during the school year.

The following opportunities are now posted on SignUp: (Click on the red button above to volunteer)

Athletic coaches for all sports-Boys Basketball

Chess Club

Thursday treats for teachers

PTC membership--Join our parent group

Art Adventure volunteer--1 per grade (Need Kind, 6, 7, 8)

Deadlines to register for winter and spring sports:

Boys Basketball - Tuesday October 8th is the last day to sign up

Girls Basketball - Wednesday December 4th is the last day to sign up

Baseball/Softball - Friday March 14th is the last day to sign up

Sign-up Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nS2koz_LuXl13kocu5FVFqXpCs3c4Gu93cML_eXhaS0/edit?userstoinvite=s02maria@gmail.com&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=664b662c

Parents, Grandparents and former Coaches!

Sacred Heart is in need of coaches for girls basketball, softball and baseball.

Positions are volunteer and can be used towards your family volunteer hours. Not to mention forming long, lasting relationships with Sacred Heart parents and students!

The girls’ basketball season runs from the beginning of January into the 2nd week of March.

Softball and baseball run concurrently from the beginning of April until the end of May.

Grades 5-8 can participate so this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a child in those grades to be responsible for building their athletic confidence!

If interested, please contact Seth Wilhelm swilhelm@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org or

(920)265-4040.

MN Fundraising Initiative (MNFI) secures contracts with over 23 venues in the greater Twin Cities area including Target Field, Target Center, Canterbury, and US Bank to operate food and beverage concessions stands at their events.

MNFI organizes teams of volunteers from all over the state of MN and WI who work together to run these stands. In turn, MNFI receives donations from these venues. The donations are then used to award grants to families in local communities to allow youth to attend private school, such as Sacred Heart Catholic School and participate in enrichment activities they may not otherwise be able to enjoy. Checks are mailed directly to Sacred Heart in your name.

Many of our school families use this organization to help pay for tuition.

Click on the website and create an account by clicking on the “Volunteer registration”.

http://mnfundraisinginitiative.org

We use Donald's Uniforms for our SHCS logo shirts, pullovers, red plaid jumpers/skorts, gym uniforms (gr. 6-8) and our MS jacket. They also have uniform pants and shorts.

https://www.donaldsuniform.com/home.php?cat=178

Parents may order our spirit wear at Educational Outfitters in St. Louis Park. Spiritwear may be worn on Wednesdays with uniform pants/shorts.

https://minnesota.educationaloutfitters.com/find-my-school/sacred-heart-catholic-school/

Our updated handbook has been posted on our school website.

https://sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Parent-Student-Handbook-24-25.pdf

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis requires the Essential 3 for volunteers who work with students in Catholic schools or parishes. All employees must also complete the Essential 3. ****Cell phones do not work well for Essential 3 and you will receive an error message. Please use a computer.

You may complete all three requirements online at www.virtusonline.org
1. Log in to create your account and watch the Virtus awareness session online. Every 3 years, a new video will be assigned to your account.
2. Successfully complete a background check.
3. Sign a Code of Conduct.

****The Archdiocese requires all volunteers to renew the Essential 3 requirements every 3 years. You will receive an email message when your account is up for renewal.

The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state of the art technology to scan your store receipt. Find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings. We earn 10 cents for each Box Top along with Bonus points. Simply scan your receipt on your phone and Sacred Heart earns money.

Find the Box Tops for Education app and search for Sacred Heart by our zip code---55422.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is committed to instilling virtues and values rooted in Catholic teachings. We educate the whole child to ensure students are prepared to meet the challenges in the world as disciples of Jesus.

Email: kbursey@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Website: www.sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Location: 4050 Hubbard Ave. N. Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Phone: 763-537-1329
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHCSRobbinsdale