WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

• MONDAY, JUNE 10 & TUESDAY, JUNE 11 - K - 7TH GRADE CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION
• TUESDAY, JUNE 11 - PRE K GRADUATION
• WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 - KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION
• MONDAY, JUNE 17 - 12:15 DISMISSAL NO EDP
• TUESDAY, JUNE 18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 12:15 DISMISSAL NO EDP

Dear SHS Parents, Students, and Staff,

Last Wednesday marked a special day at Sacred Heart School as we gathered for the final Liturgy of the 2023-2024 school year. The spirit of togetherness filled the air as the 1st- grade hosted the Mass.

Following the Mass, we held our annual Step-Up Ceremony. This heartwarming tradition saw each grade level take center stage in the church. It was an honor to reminisce with each class, highlighting all their incredible achievements and celebrating the milestones they reached this year. A highlight of the ceremony was witnessing the symbolic passing of the torch of leadership from our graduating 8th graders to the incoming 7th-grade class.

As we celebrated each grade level, we couldn't help but sense the anticipation for the exciting challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead. I challenged our students to embrace these opportunities with confidence and a spirit of growth. With the echoes of the ceremony still in our hearts, we move forward with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Congratulations to all our students on a fantastic year!

Many Blessings,

Mrs. Joanna Barlow

Principal

Congratulations to sixth grader Scarlett Murray for being selected as the recipient of the Alison Colonna Memorial Scholarship. During today’s mass Mr. Colonna awarded Scarlett a full tuition scholarship for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Scarlett’s family graciously accepted the scholarship and expressed their gratitude to Mr. Colonna and God for this generous gift.

Congratulations to the following students for being an example of Diligence throughout the month of May: Jordan Godfrey, Malia Hall, Frances Redmond Vazquez, Jaden Precil, Khyler McKiernan, Natalia Cruz, Molly Murray, Leo Hubbell, Alyssa Matlack, Jason Bruno, Paige Pierce, Gavin Stokes, Kelsie Giarra, and Heavenly Weah.

Congratulations to 4th grader, Arielle Derissaint who recently participated in the American Legion's 2023-2024 Coloring Contest, where the theme honored the 80th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). Arielle's impressive artwork not only took first place at American Legion Post 11, but also garnered her the top prize for the entire Burlington County! This incredible achievement earned her a well-deserved $125 award. We're incredibly proud of Arielle's talent and dedication, and we applaud her for participating in such a meaningful contest.

Last Friday night, the 8th grade class celebrated their final year at Sacred Heart in style. The 8th Grade Dinner Dance was a night filled with delicious food, festive decorations, and unforgettable memories. Students and faculty alike (though the faculty might just admit to having a little more fun on the dance floor) danced the night away, creating lasting memories with their classmates and teachers. A huge thank you goes out to Mr. Burke for his planning and organization, and to Mrs. Holmes for her creative touch with the decor and delectable desserts. Their efforts ensured the evening was a resounding success. A fantastic time was had by all!

The Class of 2024 took center stage last Wednesday evening for a ceremony filled with pride and recognition. The auditorium buzzed with excitement as parents, faculty, presenters, and friends gathered to celebrate our graduates.

The evening kicked off with the awards ceremony. Our graduates were honored for their academic excellence, athletic prowess, and outstanding contributions to co-curricular activities. It was a heartwarming display of dedication, talent, and achievement.

Following the awards, each graduate had a special moment in the spotlight as they received their Sacred Heart Pin from a member of the faculty. This symbolic gesture marked their official transition from students to alumni, forever connected to the Sacred Heart community. The night culminated with a heartwarming video montage that showcased the Class of 2024's last year in our school.

To cap off the evening, a delicious dessert reception provided one last opportunity for graduates and their families to connect with friends and faculty. It was a bittersweet moment, filled with joy for accomplishments and a touch of sadness as goodbyes were exchanged.

This past Sunday, the newly formed Sacred Heart Track Team made a remarkable debut at their very first track meet. After just a few months of dedicated practice, our determined athletes showcased their talent and teamwork, capturing an impressive 2nd place overall finish in the competition.

Sacred Heart athletes secured medals across a wide range of events, including:100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, 1600 Meter Run, the Sprint Medley, 400 Meter Relay, 800 Meter Relay, 50 Meter Dash, 400 Meter run, 400 Meter Relay, 800 Meter Run, Baseball Throw, Soccer Kick, Shot Put, the Football Throw, and the the Long Jump. Additionally, 6th grader, Molly Cataline set two Mercer County CYO records in the Girls Varsity 800 Meter Run with a time of 2:54.2 breaking the previous record of 2:55.2 and in the Girls Varsity 1600 Meter Run with a time of 5:43.2 breaking the previous record of 6:20.7.

Sacred Heart’s incredible performance is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the athletes and Coach Fortin. A huge shout-out goes to our amazing parent and faculty volunteers who helped make this season a success. Congratulations to the entire Sacred Heart Track Team on their outstanding accomplishment.

Have you noticed the "Now Enrolling" signs along the SHS curb line? They're already making a difference. We've had several families express interest after seeing the signs, and some have even registered their children for the 2024-2025 school year.

We're eager to continue introducing families to the wonderful SHS community. If you live on a busy street or own a business in the surrounding area, we'd love your help! By displaying a "Now Enrolling" sign, you can play a vital role in welcoming new families to our school. Simply email yfortin@sacred-heart-school.org and we'll get a sign to you as soon as possible. Together, let's spread the word about our amazing SHS community!

Are you getting a jump on uniform shopping for the 24/25 school year? If so, below is a discount promotion from School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger -Families will receive 10% off their orders placed between: July 22 – July 28, 2024. The promotion code for this offer is: VWK68LFB93

Act quickly classes are filling up! The 2024-2025 re-registration is now open. Click on the register now button on the SHS website for all of the forms and information to register your child for the 24/25 school year. To secure a spot in the classroom I highly recommend you re-register as soon as possible.

Sacred Heart School is excited to announce Summer Enrichment Camps 2024. There are camp offerings for all rising PreK - 8th grade students. We will be holding sessions during the weeks of July 8th and July 15th, Monday through Friday from 9AM-12PM. Click on the Sacred Heart Summer Enrichment link below to learn more about our exciting summer offerings.

Sacred Heart School Summer Enrichment Camps

Sacred Heart School would like to thank all of those people who participated in our Giving Tuesday Campaign. Your contributions have played a pivotal role in enabling us to reach new heights in our mission to provide an exceptional education. Thanks to your contributions, we have expanded scholarship programs, granting deserving students access to education they might not otherwise have realized. Your generosity has also enhanced our technology resources, ensuring our students are equipped for success in today's world.

As we approach the end of the school year, we are over half way to achieving our goal of raising $10,000. If you missed out and would still like to participate in our giving campaign please click here or scan the QR code. Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.

The end of the school year is upon us and so is the time to collect the school issued Chromebooks. We will be collecting Kindergarten - 7th grade Chromebooks on Monday, June 10th and Tuesday, 11th. Students should bring their Chromebook and Charger to their classroom/homeroom teacher who will document its return. As a reminder, Chromebooks not turned in, will result in a $400 replacement fee.

Introducing our Popcorn and Mini Cookie Fundraiser Event. From Monday, May 20th through Monday, June 10th, you and your loved ones can place an online order for popcorn and/or delicious mini cookies. There are several varieties and flavors to choose from. All you have to do is set up an online account for your student and provide the link to your friends, loved ones or anyone interested in purchasing. All orders will be DIRECTLY shipped to the purchaser. Want to save on shipping fees? Consider combining an order with friends. Mini Cookie & Popcorn Fundraiser Brochure

The Knights of Columbus are proud to host a Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 9th. (2PM-7PM) on the Parish grounds. Adults and Children of all ages are welcomed.

General Information - For Families with Children Attending Catholic Schools in The Diocese of Trenton. Tuition assistance is awarded each year to families with children in our Catholic schools in grades K-8. Awards are made based on financial need.

How is the determination made? Information contained in the application along with the supporting materials is used to determine financial need. The formula utilized has been especially designed for families with children attending Catholic school. This calculation is based on a moderate standard of living for the geographic area of the applicant, further ensuring a realistic result. This formula determines the ability of a family to pay for private education. FACTS includes a comprehensive review and verification process ensuring the accuracy of the data.

Award Amount - Families who apply can receive up to one-half of the school’s in-parish tuition

Rate. Click here to learn how to apply.

This Monday 6/10 lunch will be Chicken Patty, Stuffing, Veggie and Fruit Cup

Tuesday 6/11 Lunch will be Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel, Tater Tots and Fruit Cup

MySchoolBucks is a convenient online service that allows you to securely pay for your student’s meals online using your credit/debit card or electronic check.

You can:
- Set Up Automatic Recurring Payments
- Track & Review Meal History
- Create Low Balance Alerts
- Make Payments with the Mobile App
- And More…
Sign up now! Registering for your FREE account is easy, go to https://www.MySchoolBucks.com. Create a secure account and never worry again about sending cash or checks with your student(s) to school again!
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Have a smartphone? Get the MySchoolBucks Mobile App:

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Android -
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Over the past few weeks, we have seen some reckless driving during drop off and pick up. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please read below and refresh yourselves with our drop off and pick up procedures.

CAR LINE TIPS ON ARRIVAL

Form 2 lanes. The right lane is for grades K-8, the left lane is for our Pre-K students. Families with students in both PreK and K-8 should stay in the right lane.

When arriving you will be greeted by Father John and myself. Please wait your turn in the car lanes. Once in the drop off area, have your child exit the car. K-8 students will be dropped off in front of the main gym doors. Pre-K will circle around and be dropped off in front of the church. Pre-K Parents please make sure to pull up to the Student Drop Off Ends Here sign so other cars can move in behind you. Our staff on duty will assist in making sure your children arrive safely to their classrooms.

Once you have dropped off your child/children please do not cut out of lane instead wait until the car in front of you moves to exit the campus. When exiting please be mindful that cars may turn in front of you to drop off at preschool or to exit the campus.

CAR LINE TIPS FOR PICK-UP

Form 2 lanes. In the interest of safety for your child/children and others:

Children will not be permitted to enter a car until the car is in front of the auditorium. Please pull all the way up to the "Drop off ends here" sign even if your child is standing in another place.

If one of the car lanes is moving, children must wait until the cars stop moving before going to their car. If you must exit your car to buckle seat belts, we ask that you use the lane closest to the auditorium. Please pick up your child as quickly as possible, being mindful of the extremely long line behind you. We are discouraged from blocking Clifton Avenue.

Morning Care (6:30am-7:30am) and Extended Day Program (EDP) is available. If you are interested in either of these programs, please be sure to visit the website to get all the information you need. This is also where you can register your child for the programs.

The Sacred Heart School Marketing Department is looking for volunteers to help us take Sacred Heart on the Road. Interested parents and their children are asked to help us spread the word about our awesome school.

Who: SHS Parents and Students

What: Be a presence at local events to showcase and spread the word about our school.

When: Tentative Events

Saturday, July 27 - Spellbound Bike Race

If you are interested in being part of the SHS Show on the Road Committee please email schooloffice @sacred-heart-school.org. 7th & 8th grade students who participate with their parents can earn service hours.

Genesis credentials were sent to new users. These credentials come from Genesis SIS – not Sacred Heart School. Existing users should use the credentials they already have. If you have forgotten your credentials, click on the Forgot Password link. If you attempt to access an account 5 times using incorrect credentials, NO PASSWORD, even one sent from the Forgot Password link, will work until the account is re-enabled. Accounts are re-enabled Tuesday – Friday, sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. If your parent account is disabled please:

· Wait until midnight

· Go to https://parents.dioceseoftrenton.org

· Click on forgot password link

· Wait for a new password to be sent

· To avoid errors, copy and paste the new password

If you do not think you received credentials, please check your SPAM before posting a parent access support request.

*** If you did not complete and sign off on the start of school forms:

• Sacred Heart School 2023-24 Photo Release Form
• Sacred Heart School 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbook & Acceptable Use Policy

Your Parent Access Account has been deleted. You can no longer access your child(ren)’s assignments, grades, or report cards. Your Parent Access Account will not be restored until you provide physical copies of the forms.***

To view our great products click SHS SPIRIT WEAR to enter the website. Remember all your purchases support our school and show our Chargers Pride!

Let’s show everyone all the amazing things happening at Sacred Heart School! Have you taken some great pictures of events or activities at SHS? If so, share your photos with us. Your photo(s) could be used to promote our school via our website, newsletter and our social media accounts. We will also use the photos for our 23/24 school yearbook.

To share, email photos@sacred-heart-school.org and use the following guidelines:

● Try to include more than one SHS student in the photo

● Email photos with name of event or activity in the subject heading

● Include names of students and grades

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