Sacred Heart School News

Join Us for a Special Mass with Archbishop Hebda

We invite you to join us this Friday for a special Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Hebda. It will be a meaningful occasion, and we would love to have you with us to mark this special event.

Date: Friday, October 11
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Church

Come, celebrate with us, and be part of this spiritual gathering!

Sacred Heart Catholic School has been accredited by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) since 1990. Every 7 years, a team of educators visit our school for three days to validate our Self-Study report. Last year, parents took part in a parent survey to give us feedback on our mission statement, philosophy, and educational programs. From staff and parent feedback, we have created strengths and challenges that will help us develop a strategic plan for the next 7 years.

Why get accredited?

• Credibility of the quality of a school program in the eyes of stakeholders and the public.
• A framework for the best possible educational program for learners.
• A public statement that the school is measured against rigorous standards and has developed a strategic plan for continuous improvement.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the parents, donors, and volunteers who made Saturday's marathon a huge success. Your dedication and support truly made a difference!

Special thanks to PTC, SAC, and the Knights of Columbus for their unwavering commitment and assistance. Thank you to the many parents that donated cookies, donuts and helped cross our students safely at the intersections. We also give a shout out to Starbucks in Robbinsdale for donating coffee!

This event wouldn’t have been possible without each of you. Thank you for being an essential part of our community!

Remember all pledge money is due on October 29th to qualify for prizes.

Remember each student is expected to turn in $300 in pledges to support Sacred Heart Catholic School.

We have achieved 64% of our marathon goal collecting $28,805 so far. Please continue with your fundraising efforts. We appreciate the pledges that have been turned in so far.

Our goal is for EVERY student to bring in the required $300 fundraising goal for the Marathon.

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.

As of Sunday, the following are the top three grades collecting their Marathon goal:

1st Place: 5th grade

2nd Place: 1st grade

3rd Place: 7th grade

Nevaeh LaCroix

Simeon Watts

Ellie and Ryan Mortl

Louie and Olive Nordstrom

Jaxon Haggblom

Molly Landherr

Caroline Manos

Nolan Andersen

Mikey and Teddy McGraw Healy

Kelly Archer

Vita Schildgen

Gotham Cook

Samara Stanchfield

Harper and Hazel Wilhelm

Eli Groenke

Jameson Beardsley

Owen and Sam Carillo

Margaret Chalberg

Faith McGill

Tilly Donohoo

Isla Sullivan

Evan Podgorski

Amelia and Olivia Strahan

Henrik and Sylvia Sewalson

Tristan Fortman

LeeAnn Sallor

Charlotte Dempsey

Gus King

Aiden Romero

We have parent/teacher conferences on October 14-15 from 2:30-7:00 pm. Note: Teacher dinner is from 4:30-5:00 pm. Please work around this time for middle school drop in conferences. Our teacher's goal is to meet with all our families at this time. (Note: Classrooms with smaller class sizes have reduced sign up times).

PreK-4th grade: Parents must sign up for a conference time. Slots are now available on SignUp.

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

Grades 5-8: Parents may see any of your child's teachers. They will be available in the lunchroom.

Time: 2:30-4:30 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm.

1. Parents in PreK-4th grade: Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences on October 14-15th. (Grade 5-8 are drop in conferences in the lunchroom).

2. Wreath orders due October 29th. Marathon $$$ due October 29th for prizes.

3. Sign up for Boys' Basketball by October 8th. We will not taking late registrations for sports. Please sign up by deadline. We need coaches!

4. We need volunteers for Art Adventure for 4 PreK, kinder, 6, 7, 8.

School Patrols: AM Ryan H, Ericka H. PM Isaac B, Taylor S.

Monday

Band & orchestra

4:45 pm Robotics--Lunchroom

Tuesday

Orchestra

3:00 pm Karate

Wednesday

Spirit wear Day

Soccer game SHCS at St. John Paul II 4:15 pm

Cross Country Meet @ St. Vincent

B Volleyball vs. St Stephen @ SHCS 6 pm

JV Volleyball Vs. St. Raphael @ SHCS 7:15 pm

Youth Group @ Good Shepherd 5:30-7:30 pm (Grades 6-8)

5:30 pm PTC Meeting--Marian Rooms (all welcome)

Thursday

Friday

8:00 a.m. School mass ( Mrs. Hippen's HR) ARCHBISHOP HEBDA HERE

Soccer game at Providence 4:15 pm

Happy Wreath Selling Season to You All!

Orders due: October 29th

Delivery: Wreaths will be delivered Nov. 18-20th. We are waiting to hear the exact day they will arrive.

Pick-up will be Nov. 20 or 21st.

This packet includes a vivid color display of the affordable, quality items we are offering such as wreaths, swag, pine boughs, and centerpieces. Please send all orders and checks/cash by October 29, 2024. Checks payable to Sacred Heart Catholic School.

We appreciate all you do to help keep education costs down with these invaluable fundraisers.

Thanks so much!

Calling for Art Adventure Volunteers!

Please consider being a “Picture Person” in a classroom! We present Art Adventure, a program created by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, to students in November and December. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours. This year’s theme is How People Lived. Classroom Picture People are not art historians or artists themselves, instead, you will lead students in conversations about art, listen as they describe what they see, talk about what the artist is hoping to express, how the art makes them feel. Any parent would be a great Picture Person!

The MIA provides amazing virtual and in-person training, a printed book for you to keep, and art reproductions for presenting. Please use SignUp to claim your spot. Contact Joanna Rosendahl with any questions 612-876-1929 (call or text), email: joannarosendahl@gmail.com

Joanna is a volunteer and parent of a sixth grader and is coordinating Art Adventure this year.

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.

When: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church

145 Jersey Ave. S. Golden Valley, MN (only a few minutes away from Sacred Heart)

Need more info: Contact Katie Kruc, youth minister, kkruc@shrmn.org

For the past few weeks, I've had a good gut check when Wednesday night came around. During the Northwest Catholic Youth Group meetings, we're answering the question of what it looks like to live out joy, how it's different and deeper than happiness, how it has many parts to it, but it is very simple. Even though I'm part of the team that helps to put on these nights and teach the messaGE, I think some of the students there understand me better.

These past two weeks have been truly amazing experiences. Seeing kids from three different communities come together and not only learn about Who Jesus is and how much His love covers everything, but also just have a time set aside to have fun during the busyness of the week has been very refreshing to see.

There is no shortage of these nights. Every Wednesday is a new opportunity for 6-8th graders to uncover a little bit more about the possible depths of joy, of friendship, and the beauty when urgent things are set aside for a time and the important things can take center stage (not to mention the snack bar is on an elevated level I didn't even know existed). Please join us!

Fundraising is an integral part of our school community and its continued success. Fundraising opportunities are pre-determined and new fundraising efforts are approved by the school principal and Pastor after consultation with the School Advisory Council and Parish Finance Committee. This process eliminates scheduling conflicts and ensures compliance with the Parish/School’s mission statement and philosophy. Archdiocesan and legal regulations are also considered when planning fundraising programs and events.

Annual Sacred Heart Fundraising Requirements

All Sacred Heart families are responsible to fundraise a total of $300.00 per student. This fundraising amount is built into the annual budget and helps keep tuition affordable. Families may either choose to add the $300.00 per child to the tuition contract at the beginning of the year or families may fundraise the $300.00 per child through any or all of the following events:

1. Annual Marathon for Non-public Education (October). Sacred Heart keeps 100% of proceeds. $300.00 per child recommended at a minimum. The Marathon is Sacred Heart Catholic School’s main fundraising event.

2. Christmas Wreaths-(October) Students sell wreaths, and other holiday decorations with 30% of sales benefitting the school. Delivery by Thanksgiving.

3. Gertens Plant Sale (March) 30% of the proceeds benefit the school and qualify towards fundraising dollars.

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)

Athletic coaches for all sports-Boys Basketball

Chess Club

Thursday treats for teachers

PTC membership--Join our parent group

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

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

Sign-up Form:

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

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