Sacred Heart School

Important Reminders for the Final Week of the Semester:

1. Out of Uniform Pass: For $5.00, students can enjoy an out-of-uniform pass for the entire week. All proceeds will go to support our exchange students.

2. Early Dismissal on Friday: Please note that school will dismiss at 11:00 AM this Friday. There will be no Aftercare on Friday. All students must be picked up in the 11:00 carline.

3. 7th and 8th grade exams: Exams will be Wednesday and Thursday.

Thank you, and let's finish the semester strong!

Our returning families know that each January we are fortunate to host exchange students from São Luiz, a school in Brusque, Brazil, sponsored by the Priests of the Sacred Heart. This year, we will welcome two teachers and eight students who will spend the month of January with us. During their time here, the students will join our middle school classes and share presentations about their school and country with all students. Since their summer vacation falls in December and January (due to their location in the southern hemisphere), they will be here during January. We are also excited to plan a trip to Brazil for our students next June during our summer vacation.

Both schools are committed to keeping the cost of this exchange as responsible as possible. Each school provides lodging, food, and some sightseeing activities for the exchange students. To help with the cost of the food, we are hosting two special events:

1. Out of Uniform Pass:
   Students can purchase an out-of-uniform pass for $5.00. This pass will allow them to be out of uniform for the entire week of December 16. Students must still follow the out-of-uniform dress code. Please send $5.00 in cash with your child on Monday, December 16, in an envelope labeled with your child’s name.

2. Home Dinner for Exchange Students:
   The exchange students are eager to experience the culture of the southern United States and meet as many people as possible during their stay. One special way to connect with them is by hosting a dinner for the group. In the past, families have hosted these dinners in their homes or even worked together to sponsor a dinner. Some families have also provided a dinner that they bring to the student’s host house. If your family (or a group of families) is interested in hosting a dinner, please email me at bmartin@shsm.org with your preferred date between January 4 and January 24.

Above is a picture of this year’s group, and they are very excited to arrive and make new friends!

Thank you for your support and for helping make this exchange experience memorable for our students!

*December 20 we will dismiss at 11:00am. We will not have aftercare this day.

The week Ahead:

• December 16 - Student Penance Service
• December 17 - Grades 3-5 Christmas Program 6:00pm
• December 18 7th/8th grade exams
• December 19 7th/8th grade exams
• December 20 Happy Birthday Jesus Parties with dismissal and carline between 11:00am and 11:20. No aftercare.
• December 21- Jan 5 Christmas Vacation - Classes Resume January 6

Our Mission

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic environment dedicated to developing young people whose actions reflect knowledge, respect, and integrity.

Our Vision

Sacred Heart Students thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Our Beliefs

We believe…

• all students and staff bring something positive to the classroom and school.
• God loves all students and staff unconditionally.
• we should all use our gifts and talents to serve God and to care for and serve one another.
• students deserve a rigorous, well-rounded education.
• we should embrace diversity.