Sacred Heart School News

Aim Higher will be at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, February 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm to help families complete the TADS online application and answer any questions you may have.

ALL FAMILIES THAT NEED TUITION ASSISTANCE MUST COMPLETE A TADS APPLICATION!

Deadline: February 28th.

No appointment needed. Simply stop by and the Aim Higher team will be here to support you.

Applications for 2025-26 Aim Higher scholarships are due by February 28, 2025, just FOUR weeks away. Please be aware of this critical deadline.

Quick links to TADS, flyers in Spanish and English, an extensive FAQ list, and more.

Note: If you are in need of a scholarship from Sacred Heart Catholic School or Aim Higher, you must apply on TADS. More details below.

March meals are ready to order! Please log into your account so that your child(ren) have meals the beginning of the month. Email Sarah Bowback if you are having trouble placing your order.

https://sacredheart.boonli.com/login

We are looking forward to see the grade 5-7 C-STEM Fair projects.

7:10-7:25 am Students set-up projects in gym

7:25 am All students in homeroom for attendance

7:10-8:45 am Familes/guests welcome to view student projects

8:45 am Grades 5-7 students ready for judging in gym

8:45-10:45 am Judging of projects (Students and judges only)

1:00-1:20 pm Students at projects for guests

1:20-1:45 pm Award Ceremony in gym

Project boards will remain displayed in the gym throughout the weekend. Please stop by and view after masses this weekend.

Our Fish Fry dinners support our school budget. The dinners require many volunteers for success. All opportunities are posted on Sign Up.

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

We need the following adult volunteers each week:

• Dining Room-help serve food, coffee (adults only)
• Dessert Table (2 adults, or 1 parent/student)
• Scullery (2 adults or 1 parent/student)
• Food prep on Thursdays--adults
• Bussing tables--Students, grades 5-8
• Ticket Table--Adults only
• Help with Take-out orders--Students, grades 5-8

School Patrols this week:

AM Molly P., Ellie M., PM Nina D., Tilly D.

Monday

Band/orchestra

2:15 pm Bible Study-6th

6:30 pm B Girls Basketball @ 4th Baptist

6:30 pm JV Girls Basketball @ St. Stephen

Tuesday

Orchestra

2:10 pm Karate

2:00-4:00 pm Aim Higher at Sacred Heart to help parents fill out TADS scholarship application

Wednesday

5:30-7:30 pm Youth Group at Good Shepherd

5:30 pm PTC Meeting--Marian Rooms

Thursday

2:15 pm Bible Study 5th

Friday

Happy Valentine's Day

8:00 a.m. Mass --5th

STEM Fair, Gr. 5-7

12:15 pm DARE-5th grade

6:00 pm B Girls Basketball @ Avail

Reminder:

Monday, February 17

No school - President's Day

Tuesday, February 18

No School - Professional Development Day for staff

The Knight of Columbus Council #3656 Sacred Heart winners are the following:

Girls

Age 10: Sylvia

Age 11: Penny

Age 12: Li'elle

Boys

Age 11: Isaiah

Age 12: John

Age 13: Henrik

Age 14: Julien

History Day at Sacred Heart was Thursday, February 6. The national history day theme this year is "Rights and Responsibilities." The eighth grade students got to choose their own topic, and decide between writing a paper, doing a performance, making a webpage or documentary, or creating an exhibit. They also could decide to do an individual project or do one with a partner. Those that advance to regionals will be announced on Thursday, February 13! Regional competition is in Eden Prairie on Saturday, March 8. Congratulations to all of you for all of the hard work these last few months! Be looking for advancers in the next newsletter.

GROUP WEBPAGE

Henrik-Derek-The Trail of Tears

GROUP EXHIBIT

Nolan-Gavin-plight of Vietnam vets

Phillip-Mac-religious persecution during the Roman Empire

Maggie-Josie Title IX

Nora-Erika women’s rights and the Seneca Falls Convention

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT

Aiden-Second Amendment, the right to bear arms

Sugeyli-Immigration Act of 1790

Eddie-Andrew Jackson and the bank panic

INDIVIDUAL WEBPAGE

Michael-George Floyd and rights of citizens against police

Ryan-James Jay Ryan and the seat belt law

Julien-Civil Rights movement for African Americans

Daphne-Brown vs. Board of Education

March 28 3rd

April 11 6th

May 30 1st

February 17-18 No School

February 19-21 MNSAA Accreditation Visit

February 28 Annual Gala

March 5 Ash Wednesday

March 7 No School

March 31-April 4 Spring break

April 18, 21 Easter break

The time is now to apply for a Sacred Heart and Aim Higher scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.

Sacred Heart Catholic School uses TADS Financial Aid Assessment to determine the needs of each family that applies for a scholarship. Families will be required to apply for a scholarship by the given deadline as the school and parish have limited resources and Aim Higher has a deadline of February 28, 2025. Aim Higher scholarships must submit an annual application each year to qualify.

PER OUR POLICY, NO SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT A TADS APPLICATION.

Apply at www.mytads.com

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Create a new account or log in to an existing one

Fill out the application

Near the end, add your child(rens) name when it asks if you'd like to be considered for an Aim Higher Scholarship.

Submit your application and documentation.

Our annual gala is coming up on Friday, February 28th, 2025. We hope you'll join us by purchasing tickets here: https://bit.ly/4g7qw4V. The early bird rate expires on January 1, 2025 so don't delay and grab your tickets today!

Join us at this year’s gala on February 28, 2025 and enjoy A Night at the Casino Royale! Not only will you be supporting our school and student scholarships, but you’ll get to play real casino games, including blackjack and poker along with a live band and a new catering company! Enjoy early bird pricing until January 1!

Get your tickets here: https://onecau.se/sacredheartcasinoroyale

We need many volunteers to help make our gala a success. Please go to SignUp to to volunteer.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Decorate the Gym 2-4 pm

Friday, Feb. 28th

Silent Auction Set-up 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Registration Table 5:00-7:00 pm

Behind the Scenes Helpers 7:00-8:00 pm

Check out Table 9:00-10:00 pm

Saturday, March 1

Clean up crew 9:00-11:00 am (Students welcome to come with parent)

We are also accepting silent auction donations!

Popular items include themed baskets, sports or concert tickets, gift cards and experiences such as skiing, plays, or museums. If you have any questions regarding the gala, please reach out to Liz Gerads, Director of Advancement at lgerads@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org.

Become a Sponsor! (...or enlist a business you know to become a sponsor!). There are several levels of sponsorship available for this event. Please visit our event website for more information, or reach out to Director of Advancement, Liz Gerads, at lgerads@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org or 763.285.6276.

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)

Fish Fry--Dining Room, ticket table, scullery, kitchen, dessert table

GALA VOLUNTEERS--Silent Auction, Registration Table, Check-out Table, Behind the Scenes Helper, Decorating Crew, Clean-up Crew

Chess Club

Thursday treats for teachers

PTC membership--Join our parent group

Deadlines to register for spring sports:

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

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