- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH - FIRST FRIDAY MASS - DRESS UNIFORMS
- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 - BACK TO SCHOOL SKATING EVENT
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH - STUDENT COUNCIL DANCE GRADES 5-8
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH - FITNESS FRIDAY
- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH - FALL OPEN HOUSE 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Dear SHS Parents and Guardians,
Today, the Sacred Heart School Faculty attended a Diocesan Professional Development Day to learn about the new K-8 report cards. These updated report cards, which will be implemented this year, represent a significant improvement over the previous version used since 2002.
A Diocesan committee of principals, vice-principals, and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction worked diligently over the past two years to develop these new report cards. The committee's goal was to create a clearer and more comprehensive assessment of students' abilities, growth, and progress.
As a result of this collaborative effort, we are now using three distinct report cards: a kindergarten assessment, a report card for grades 1-4, and a report card for grades 5-8. These new formats provide a more detailed and informative overview of your child's academic performance.
While report cards are valuable tools, it's important to remember that they are just one piece of the puzzle. To gain a comprehensive understanding of your child's progress, we encourage you to regularly communicate with their teachers, review their classroom work, and attend parent-teacher conferences. This along with their report card will provide a holistic view of your child's academic performance and overall development.
For more information and to view samples of the new report cards, please click on the links below:
Report Card Explanation and Guide.pdf
Many Blessings
Mrs. Joanna Barlow
Principal
Back to School Night is this Thursday, September 19th, at 6:30 p.m. We will begin in the auditorium for a presentation before being dismissed to the classrooms to meet your child’s teacher. Teachers will give a brief overview and expectations for the class. The night is set aside for you to meet the teachers, get a feel for your child’s day to day, and have your general questions answered. Individual conferences will be held on November 7th and 8th.
Let's begin by making sure everyone arrives to school safely.
CAR LINE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
Drop-off begins at 7:30am. Please 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 remain in your car, have your family name placard visible, and 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.
Thank you for your patience as we get Genesis, our student information management system, up and running for the 2024/2025 school year.
The Diocesan Genesis Manager has sent, via email, credentials to all users PreK3-8th grade. Everyone is required to change their password upon first login. Existing users can change their password back to one they have been using before. Once you are in, you will be prompted to acknowledge and sign the:
Sacred Heart School 2024-25 Photo Release Form
Sacred Heart School 2024-25 Student/Parent Handbook & Acceptable Use Policy
Accounts are disabled (for security reasons) after 5 unsuccessful login attempts.Once an account is disabled, it cannot be accessed until it is re-enabled. If a parent account is disabled, please call the school office and we will do our best to re-enable you quickly.
If you do not think you received credentials, please check your SPAM before posting a Parent Access Support Request to the main office.
Friday, September 20 is our first monthly school mass. Most of our masses will be held on the first Friday of the month. Students should wear their "dress" uniform to all school masses. Each month a different class will help with the mass. This month our 8th grade will help bring up the gifts and say the intercessory prayers. All parents/guardians, friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. During this month we will highlight the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This will be done via our morning announcements and in our classrooms through various lessons and conversations. Our librarian, Mrs. Asch will be highlighting books about Hispanic cultures as well as books written by Hispanic authors. This year, we will be holding a Hispanic Heritage poster making contest. Students grades 3- 8 are welcome to participate by highlighting someone of notable Hispanic heritage. Guidelines, entry forms, and poster boards will be available in the art room. The contest ends on Friday, October 4th. Prizes will be given for the top 3 places.
Mark your calendar! Friday, September 27th will be our first Fitness Friday of the year. During the months of September, October, November, March, April, and May, Fitness Fridays gives participating students the opportunity to walk one mile to school. Classes compete to have the most student participation. The class with the most students who walk to school wins the "Golden Sneaker" trophy. The trophy is displayed in their class until the next " Fitness Friday" when a new winner is selected.
Participating students in grades K-8 should meet at 7:25 a.m. at the Fairgrounds Plaza in Mount Holly near the Santander Bank. We will begin our walk down High Street at 7:30 a.m. Parents are invited to join us. If your child should miss the start of our walk, please do not drop them off on High Street, instead, follow the regular morning drop off procedures.
Read below about two new SHS Clubs:
Arts & Crafts Club
Grades 1-3
Advisor: Mrs. Chelsea McNally
The Arts & Crafts Club is a fun way for students in grades 1-3 to engage in various art activities. Club members will be working with different types of materials such as paint, pastels, and clay as well as creating different mediums such as yarn and salt paint. Students will have the opportunity to use creative thinking skills and their imagination to create pieces to share with family and friends. The club will meet on Mondays from 2:45-3:30 beginning on October 7th. The Club will run every Monday until December 16th. More information and permission slips will be found under the student life tab on the SHS website
Sacred Hearts Club
Grades 4-8
Advisor: Mrs. McNamara
The Sacred Hearts Club is a club devoted to service. The primary focus is corresponding and interacting with the military and elderly members of the church and community. Club members must be willing to write letters, draw pictures, make cards, and create decorations to be distributed to these groups.
The club will meet on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 beginning on October 8th. More information and permission slips will be found under the student life tab on the SHS website.
The Friends of Sacred Heart School is looking forward to another year of supporting our wonderful School! See below their upcoming initiatives for the 2024/2025 school year:
Country Line Dancing - This popular event returns on Saturday, October 19th from 7 pm - 10 pm in the Sacred Heart Auditorium. No experience and no partners needed! Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at this link (other purchase options coming soon). *No one under 21 permitted.*
Memorial Brick Fundraiser - Opportunities to purchase memorial bricks in memory of loved ones will be offered again this fall. Details and our order form will soon be available.
Save the Date! The FOSHS spring Gala returns on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Deerwood Country Club - info to come!
Thank you for so generously supporting Sacred Heart School!
