Sacred Heart School News

The Catholic School Center of Excellence hosted all PreK-8th grade schools to the CSCOE Summit last Wednesday. What a great day! We started the day celebrating mass with Archbishop Hebda and then each staff member attended three sessions of their choice to further enhance their daily instruction. We ended the day together with Melanie Hempe, founder of Screen Strong. She addressed topics surrounding healthy screen time for our students.

Join us on February 28, 2025, for our Annual Gala, a special evening where we gather as a community to celebrate our amazing students. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Our middle schoolers will be leading the school at our Living Rosary service on Thursday at 1:10 pm in the gym. Students may bring their rosary to school.

We look forward to this service.

FREE COATS FOR KIDS

As the weather starts to get cold many families cannot afford a good, warm winter coat for their children. Putting their faith into action, Knights Council 3656 will be distributing coats free of charge to children in front of school on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00. We have almost 60 coats that will fit children from kindergarten through teen.

Contact Tony Bangasser at 763-537-1495 if you have any questions.

Please log into Boonli-
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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.

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!

We have achieved 64% of our marathon goal collecting $33,008 which is 73% of our goal. 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.

1. Wreath orders due October 29th.

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

3. All-school Halloween party October 31st 12:30-1:30 pm.

4. No school on Friday, November 8th due to staff development day.

School Patrols: AM Liam, Olivia PM Logan, Harper

Monday

Band & orchestra

4:15 pm Soccer playoff game @ Home (Lakeview)

4:45 pm Robotics

6:30 pm B Volleyball @ Sacred Heart

Tuesday

Orchestra

2:00 pm Coats for Kids -sponsored by Knights of Columbus

2:10 pm Karate

Wednesday

Cross Country @ St. Raphael

6:00 pm SAC meeting

Thursday

1:10 pm Rosary Service in Gym--led by grades 5-8

6:00 pm JV Volleyball @ St Stephen

Friday

8:00 a.m. School Mass-4th grade (Donuts for 4th)

Cross Country JV/Varsity Championship @ Avail

Come join Sacred Heart and St. Raphael's for the first Friday Night Live! Similar to what was called Saturday Night Alive (SNA) we'll have a night of food, games, and prayer for 6th-8th graders. Held at St. Raphael's (7301 Bass Lake Road, Crystal, MN), the night goes from 6:00 PM - 9:00PM and we'll be talking about what it means to be a saint. Also, there will be an optional costume contest where your middle schooler can dress up as their favorite saint.

Contact Katie Kruc (kkruc@shrmn.org) with any questions, or if you'd like to volunteer to help with the night.

Katie Kruc

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School

Phone: (763) 285-6245

Email: kkruc@shrmn.org

Dear Sacred Heart community,

We have the chance to keep plastic film out of landfills! This fall, the school is hosting a Ridwell recycling drive. You’re invited to bring plastic film (ziptop bags, grocery bags, bubble wrap, and lots more) to school on Tuesday, November 12, and Ridwell will make sure it stays out of landfills. Start collecting plastic film now so you have a bunch to bring during the drive!

This info sheet explains what plastic film is and why it’s hard to recycle, and this video shows a ton of examples. All the plastic film we collect during the drive will be turned into Trex decking!

Curious about Ridwell at-home recycling pickup? They collect hundreds of common household items you can’t recycle curbside, like plastic food packaging, lightbulbs, clothes, Styrofoam, and more. You can help the school earn rewards if you sign up for a household membership by December 15. We’ll earn pickup of the school’s plastic film all spring when 10 new members sign up and a field trip to the Ridwell warehouse when 20 new members sign up.

Find out more at get.ridwell.com/shcs

Thank you!

Beth Hippen

Calling for Art Adventure Volunteers-Need Kinder, 6, 7, 8

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.

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

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

Chess Club

Thursday treats for teachers

PTC membership--Join our parent group

Art Adventure volunteer--1 per grade (Need 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

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