Saints and Scholars News

As we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the abundant blessings in our lives and the power of gratitude to draw us closer to God and one another.

At Sacred Heart, we are extremely thankful for the vibrant community we share—a community rooted in faith, love, and the commitment to nurturing our children’s hearts, minds, and spirits. We are grateful for your partnership in fostering a Christ-centered environment where our students grow in wisdom and grace.

This Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to reflect on the gifts we often take for granted: the laughter of our children, the support of family and friends, the guidance of our faith, and the opportunities to serve others in need.

May your Thanksgiving table be filled with joy, your hearts with love, and your homes with peace. Know that you and your families are in my prayers of gratitude during this season and always.

Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving!

Yours in Christ,

Ms. Wilson

Thank you to all of our SHCS families who donated during our canned food drive! We were able to donate a RECORD BREAKING 1,671 food items to His Heart Society this week. Your generosity will change lives this holiday season. Congratulations to Kindergarten for bringing the most items and 5th Grade for earning the most points!

The month of December is very busy at Sacred Heart as we prepare our hearts, minds, and souls for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please pay close attention to the calendar in December as there are many events going on!

• Wednesday, December 4th- Advent Reconciliation Prayer Service- 3rd-8th Grade students will remain in the church after mass to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Students who have not made their first Reconciliation are welcome to ask the priest for a blessing. Please note, this event is for students only.
• Thursday, December 12th- Advent Adoration- All students will spend time in the church doing a guided Adoration with Father Brad.

We have a very busy December! Please save this calendar as a reference. We can't wait to have some festive fun with students as we await the birth of our Lord!

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be observed as a Holy Day of Obligation on Monday, December 9th. All students will attend Mass at 8:15 AM. All families are invited to attend.

Wednesday, December 11th at 9:00 AM

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and we are thrilled to invite you to our All-School Nativity Performance! On Wednesday, December 11th, our talented students will come together to bring the beautiful story of the birth of Baby Jesus to life through music, drama, and art.

This heartwarming event will be a celebration of faith, joy, and the true meaning of Christmas. We can’t wait to share this sacred moment with you and your family—a morning filled with glitz, glamour, and prayer.

Important: Please ensure all students are dressed in their Christmas Sunday best for this special performance. We want everyone to shine as bright as the star that led the way to Bethlehem!

We look forward to seeing you there!

With gratitude,
Dalia Gibson, Music/Theatre Teacher
Kasie Cavanagh, Art/Theatre Teacher

Due to the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we have made small adjustments to our school calendar in order to best serve our students and meet the instructional hour requirements for the year. Please note the following changes:

• March Student Led Conferences are canceled.
• The following days were scheduled to be half days. They will now be full instructional days:
• Friday, March 28th
• Friday, May 9th

The updated calendar is linked at the bottom of this newsletter.

Older Child(ren): If you have a child in 3rd Grade or above who needs First Holy Communion (already Baptized in the Catholic Church), sacramental preparation is normally offered after school on a scheduled basis. We are now taking names for this instruction. Please email Lisa Gunnin at the parish office (faithformation@sacredheartpinellaspark.com) to register.

Please check out these programs that are completely FREE for students in 6th grade and up, covering after-school, spring break, and summer camp. The only cost is a $25 registration fee.

Morning Drop Off

• Student drop off begins at 7:30 AM. Students cannot be left unaccompanied on campus prior to 7:30 AM. There is no supervision outside prior to 7:30 AM.
• Students cannot exit cars before 7:30 AM.
• Please pull all the way forward.
• Please remain in your vehicle. If you need to exit your vehicle for any reason, please park in the Church parking lot and walk over to the school.

Afternoon Pick Up

• All parents and guardians must be checking in on PikMyKid.
• Be sure to announce yourself upon your arrival. Double check your PikMyKid Parent App to ensure you are logged in and auto-announcing. This will help speed up the line.
• ONLY the parent can make changes to a student's pick up person. Please make these changes in the parent app prior to 2:00 PM.
• If you are using the Car Line, please drive all the way to the back of the line. The cars are checked in in the order they arrive in line. If a car comes into the line out of order, it will disrupt the dismissal process.
• If you need to get out of the car for any reason, including helping your child buckle or business in the school, please park in the church parking lot and walk over.

If you need help with the Parent App, contact Mrs. Coy or review the attached PikMyKid Parent App Quick Start Guides. We appreciate your help in making dismissal run quickly and smoothly!

Please click below for ESOL tutoring information through Pinellas County.

Varsity Basketball Season is coming soon! Boys and girls in 7th and 8th Grade are eligible to try out.

• Boys' Tryouts- Monday, Dec. 2nd & Tuesday, Dec. 3rd- 3:15-4:15 PM
• Girls' Tryouts- Wednesday, Dec. 4th & Thursday, Dec. 5th- 3:15-4:15 PM
• Tryouts and practices will take place in the month of December. Games will be held in January and early February.
• All registration will be completed online. Please register here. Registration must be completed by Friday, November 22nd.
• If you are interested in volunteer coaching, please contact Coach Johnson (mjohnson@shsaints.org).

Students must have an up to date sports physical on file in the office to be eligible to play. Students and families are responsible for reading and abiding by the Athletic Program requirements as outlined in the SHCS Family Handbook.

Contact Coach Johnson (mjohnson@shsaints.org) with any questions.

Parents/Guardians of students in Grades 3-8 will receive a daily automatic gradebook notification email any time a student receives a grade of 0, Missing, Incomplete or Absent. Grade reports for all students will be automatically generated and sent on Sundays. These emails will automatically come from Mrs. Coy's email. Be sure to reach out to the teacher of the grade/class in question for specific questions. As a reminder, you may not see too many items on the grade reports this Sunday since we are just getting back into our routines at school.

Sacred Heart Administration

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Nov. 25th-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday, VPK-Gr. 8 NO SCHOOL

Dec. 1st: Advent begins

Dec. 2nd: Classes resume

Dec. 9th: Mass at 8:15am - Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Sacred Heart Catholic School puts our students on the path to College and Heaven by providing a challenging, faith-filled, educational experience that serves as the foundation for a life lived in service to Jesus, the Church, and community.

Email: nwilson@shsaints.org
Website: http://www.shsaints.org/
Location: 7951 46th Way North, Pinellas Park, FL, USA

Phone: 727-544-1106