Sacred Heart School News

Important Information: (More information below)

1. Marathon 2024 Packet was sent home Friday. Student goal: $300 in pledges to receive a Marathon t-shirt. Please set up your PledgeStar account.

2. Sacred Heart Fun Fest on Saturday. Please join us.

3. Parking lot closed Thursday to allow for the big tent to be set up for Fun Fest. Drop off in front. PreK/Kinder--Watch for an email from your child's teacher. If your child comes late or needs to be picked up early, please park on Hubbard Ave. and come in Door 4 and walk down the hallway to the school door and buzz in.

4. Parent webinar on Tuesday with Dr. Jules: Emotional First Aid at Home

School Patrols: AM Sammie, Stella PM Nina, Logan

Monday

Band & orchestra begins (students may still sign up)

3:00 pm Varsity volleyball practice

4:30 pm Soccer practice-Lakeview

5:30 pm Robbinsdale Meet & Greet--stop and see us at our table

Tuesday

Orchestra

4:30 pm Soccer practice -Lakeview

7:00 pm Dr. Jules parent webinar--Emotional First Aid at Home (must pre-register-link below)

Wednesday

3:00 pm Varsity Volleyball practice

4:30 pm Soccer practice-Lakeview

5:30 pm PTC meeting-Marian Rooms-All welcome

Thursday

PARKING LOT CLOSED DUE TO FUN FEST SET-UP

4:30 pm Soccer practice -Lakeview

Friday

8:00 a.m. School mass (Mrs. Hippen's HR) NO SHORTS FOR MASS.

PARKING LOT WILL BE OPEN FOR PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF

Saturday---Sacred Heart Fun Fest-Join us for the Fun!

Purse Bingo (gym) 2:00-4:00 pm,, $30 for 10 games.

4:00 pm Mass

5:00-10:30 pm Children's Games, Inflatables, bingo, pull tabs, bottle bash, food & beverages, Band: 45rpm under the tent, raffle drawing

Join us for Curriculum Night to learn about your child's grade level curriculum and class expectations, meet other parents, and connect with our SHCS community. We hope to see all parents.

Thursday, September 19 K-4, Two identical sessions

5:45-6:10 pm and 6:15-6:40 pm.

Thursday, September 26 Grades 5-8

Begin in homeroom and travel your child's schedule.

Our Marathon is the only mandatory fundraiser for SHCS and its success is a tremendous example of how SHCS families and staff pull together to accomplish our goals. Our goal is for EVERY student to bring in the required $300 fundraising goal for the Marathon. The Marathon is also a celebration and a chance for people to come together. We have fun walking, running or biking. 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.

We will be continue using PledgeStar to secure online donations for our 2024 Marathon. This is an easy way for your donors to pay online. Directions are below explaining how to set up your PledgeStar web page. You may still collect cash/checks and we will enter them to your family PledgeStar web page so you can track your total.

If your child has at least $75.00 of pledges by Sept. 17th, your child will receive a special treat!

Using your computer's browser:

Go to http://pledgestar.com/sacredheart

Click: Not registered for this year's event

Enter parent name and parent email address, then click Submit

Follow instructions on-screen to register your children, K-8 (PreK is optional) then add family and friends you want to send a message to.

Using your Android or Apple phone or tablet:

Go to the Apple App Store on IOS or the Amazon App Store on Android and search for PledgeStar to download.

On the home screen, enter the event code--"sacred heart" to locate the event.

Click "Not Registered for this Year's Event"

Enter parent name and parent email, click Submit

Follow the onscreen directions.

SCHOOL GOAL $45,000

Please help us achieve our goal. Goal for each student: $300.00. We can do it!

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES (per student)

*****Does your company have a matching grant program? Check it out!

Goal of $300.00………..Earn a SHCS Marathon spirit wear t-shirt and 2 non-uniform coupons to be used on designated marathon days (Nov. 26 and Dec. 10). Your name will be entered in a drawing to win a gift card. Thank you for reaching your goal. We appreciate your support.

Goal of $400.00 or more! ……… Earn A SHCS Marathon spirit wear t-shirt, 3 non-uniform coupons on designated marathon days (Nov. 26, Dec. 10, Dec. 19). Thank you for going above and beyond your goal!

CLASSROOM PRIZES (per grade)

Homerooms that meet 100% of class Marathon goal: The class will have a special reward in the classroom chosen by the class and teacher. (Ex. Extra recess, movie day, game day, special dress day, etc.)

TOP STUDENTS

Top 3 Marathon Students:

1st place: Lunch with a friend and Ms. Bursey at place of choice in Robbinsdale (McDonald’s, Subway, Broadway Pizza)

2nd place: Ice cream party with all the toppings!

3rd place: Extra recess/gym time or game time for your class.

We are excited to announce a new robotics club that will be offered in the evening.

Join Sacred Heart's NEW VEX IQ Robotics Club. Students will learn to design, engineer, and build robots that complete tasks related to the 2024-2025 game on VEX IQ. We will compete with other schools.

Who: Students in grades 3-8.

When: Mondays 4:45-6:00 pm October 7-February 24th.

Where: School lunchroom

Cost: $125.00

Click on the QR code to register. Deadline: Sept. 27th.

This month, our Peace of Mind lessons focus on the following:

1. Learning to identify and express our feelings.

2. Learning how our brain functions especially focusing on our feelings.

Virtues we are working on this month:

Faith: Our belief and trust in God

Temperance: Self-Control

Prudence: Using reason to determine right from wrong

Parent Webinar: Emotional First Aid at Home

September 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Register here: https://calendly.com/drjulesnolan/emotional-first-aid-at-home?month=2024-09&date=2024-09-10&utm_source=CSCOE&utm_campaign=4a44890156-Principal%20Email%2012.20.19_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_13b5cb9999-4a44890156-326729025&mc_cid=4a44890156&mc_eid=7007855fa7

We are going to implement Talking Points as an additional way to communicate with our parents through text messaging. This two-way app TalkingPoints will help teachers communicate with you easily through your phone.

The best part is that parents may choose their preferred language and the app will translate for you and the teacher. It is important that we implement this app to strengthen our communication between school and home for everyone.

How might teachers use this app? Teachers may send you a reminder about a special day or "don't forget" message or a special note.

Watch for a TalkingPoints letter coming home this week with directions on how to download and a special code specific for your child's grade. The app is available is free for iOs and Android.

Fr. Pedersen visited every classroom on Friday to bless the students and teachers to fill them with God's wisdom. We pray for a successful and safe school year!

Regular attendance and punctuality are absolutely necessary if a child is to do his/her best in school. Sacred Heart Catholic School policy will adhere to the state of Minnesota regulations concerning school attendance. All work missed due to student absence must be made up as soon as possible. Absences and tardies affect a student’s performance, and have shown to impact student learning and test results.

Examples of excused absences: sickness, medical/mental health appointments, family emergency, pre-arranged vacations, non-school competitions/performances.

Examples of unexcused absences: missing the bus, oversleeping, weather, babysitting, incomplete homework.

Procedures:

● All students not in school will be counted absent.

● By 7:45 a.m., parent/guardian must call and inform the school if the child is ill, absent, or tardy, for ANY reason with an email to Sarah Bowback sbowback@shcsr.org) or classroom teacher, or phone call (763-537-1329)

● If communication from a parent is not received, the school will call the parent/guardian to determine the reason for the absence and make sure the child is safe.

● Three consecutive sick days require a doctor’s note.

● Any absence not called in will be recorded as an unexcused absence.

● A letter of concern will be sent after 3 unexcused absences. 3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused day.

● A child is considered truant after 5 unexcused absences. The school will contact the parent to discuss the truancy. If excessive/tardies continue, the school will file an educational neglect report to the Hennepin County Family and Children’s Services Division in accordance with state law.

● If your child is sick for one day, please do not call for make-up work. Homework for grades 5-8 will be posted on Google Classroom.

● If your child is well enough to come to school, please do not ask that he/she stay in for recess unless we receive a doctor’s note.

● If absence is due to work, travel, or some reason, parents/guardians should notify the school prior to the absence. Homework will NOT necessarily be issued ahead of time for students who anticipate being out of school.

We would love to offer a chess club after school for our students.

We need a parent that would be available to volunteer after school from 2:10-3:15 pm. We have chess boards! Please contact Karen if you are interested.

If your child forgets something at home and you need to drop something off, please leave the item at the school office. We will make sure your child receives the item. Our learning time is so important and we want to eliminate distractions in the classroom.

Sacred Heart Catholic School has NEW spirit wear items for students, parents, grandparents, and teachers. We have a two week window for families to order and then the orders will be processed. We will periodically open the spirit wear website throughout the year.

Check out our new items---t-shirts, pullovers, hoodies, sweats, hats, caps, etc.

Order Deadline: Sept. 13th

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/o8wVr8ukVJl

Our Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) is the organization that helps to build community, feelings of belonging, school spirit, and provides support to teachers, students and families. PTC organizes, hosts and promotes events for parents, teachers, and students throughout the school year that also create volunteer opportunities for families to fulfill volunteer requirements. Please consider completing this volunteer survey so we can better engage you in volunteer opportunities that meet your interest, skillset and time commitment.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ArJ4aN6zSWUCzaxqmicarF-Kacq5ABAOUuvpiMs0NmI/edit?usp=sharing_eil&ts=66c5e5b8

Please also consider attending our first PTC meeting on Wednesday, September 11th at 5:30PM in the Marian Room

Thank you!

Carrie

ptc@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org

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.

The monthly menus will go “live” the 15th of the previous month so that you can order. We will remind families to order each month through the weekly school newsletter.

If your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch, please complete an application for us. We do receive some state funding that relies on the number of applications we receive.

Students and Parents!

Sign up for 2024/2025 Fall sports is now available. Soccer, volleyball and cross country are the fall sports and will be starting shortly after the start of the 2024/2025 school year.

Soccer and volleyball is open to 5th grade through 8th grade.

Cross country is open to 4th grade through 8th grade.

There is also a drink donation requirement of one 12-pack of soda, sports drink, or water per student.

The athletic volunteer requirement is 10 hours per family or 5 hours per student. These hours can be gained by volunteering at athletic events throughout the year. There are many opportunities to fulfill this requirement.

Fall Sign-up Form:

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

NEW! You may now pay your athletic fees online using the QR Code below.

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)

Donuts and cookies for Marathon

Athletic coaches for all sports-Boys Basketball

Chess Club

Thursday treats for teachers

Chess Club

PTC membership--Join our parent group

Art Adventure volunteer--1 per grade (Need Kind, 1, 4, 6, 7, 8)

8th grade trip chaperones to Osprey Wilds

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

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