- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 - BACK TO SCHOOL SKATING EVENT
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - STUDENT COUNCIL NEON DANCE GRADES 5-8
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - FITNESS FRIDAY
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - $1 DRESS DOWN DAY
- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - FALL OPEN HOUSE 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 - FIRST FRIDAY MASS - DRESS UNIFORM
- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 - UNIFORM EXCHANGE
- STAR ASSESSMENT WINDOW ONE - OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 25
- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 - $1 PRETZEL DAY
- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 - NO SCHOOL
Dear SHS Parents and Guardians,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night! I hope you found the evening informative and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone who participated. It's always a pleasure connecting with our students' families. If you missed last night's opening presentation, you can find it here. We can't wait to see you all again soon. Be sure to mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences in November! Enjoy this week's newsletter and have a fantastic weekend.
Many Blessings,
Mrs. Joanna Barlow
Principal
It is not too late to join the band and strings program! Students in grades 4-8 may choose flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, drum, bells, or violin. For more more information check out the music program website www.nemusicprograms.com or email Mrs. Jennifer Blair at jblair@nemusicprograms.com.
Friday is our first $1 Dress Down Day of the school year. Students are allowed to dress down, out of uniform on the 27th if they bring in $1.00. Students should wear clothing appropriate for a Catholic school; no ripped jeans, bare midriffs or spaghetti strapped tank tops. All skirts should follow the “finger-tip” rule. T-shirts should not represent bands, or any political party or movement. For more information see our Student/Parent Handbook.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. During this month we will highlight the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This will be done via our morning announcements and in our classrooms through various lessons and conversations. Our librarian, Mrs. Asch will be highlighting books about Hispanic cultures as well as books written by Hispanic authors. This year, we will be holding a Hispanic Heritage poster making contest. Students grades 3- 8 are welcome to participate by highlighting someone of notable Hispanic heritage. Guidelines, entry forms, and poster boards will be available in the art room. The contest ends on Friday, October 4th. Prizes will be given for the top 3 places.
Mark your calendar! Friday, September 27th will be our first Fitness Friday of the year. During the months of September, October, November, March, April, and May, Fitness Fridays gives participating students the opportunity to walk one mile to school. Classes compete to have the most student participation. The class with the most students who walk to school wins the "Golden Sneaker" trophy. The trophy is displayed in their class until the next " Fitness Friday" when a new winner is selected.
Participating students in grades K-8 should meet at 7:25 a.m. at the Fairgrounds Plaza in Mount Holly near the Santander Bank. We will begin our walk down High Street at 7:30 a.m. Parents are invited to join us. If your child should miss the start of our walk, please do not drop them off on High Street, instead, follow the regular morning drop off procedures.
We are excited to announce Student Council’s Middle School first Middle School dance for grades 5-8! This Neon themed dance will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The cost to attend is $5.00 per student; please send the fee in with the permission slip. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up in front of the auditorium. Students will be asked to keep cell phones in their pockets throughout the night, and they are only to be used for parent pick up communication. Students are invited to wear their brightest, neon colors and wear glow sticks, and necklaces. Of course, students must dress in school appropriate attire stated in the dress down day guidelines of our student handbook.
Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Students must have their Permission Slip signed and returned no later than Homeroom on Thursday, September 26, in order to give the Student Council a proper headcount while preparing for the dance. Students will not be allowed to bring guests to this dance. Thank you so much for your cooperation and we look forward to a night filled with fun and dancing!
Join us in earning money for Sacred Heart School by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love! Use the link below to download the Box Tops app: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=MU6O53C4
Thank you for supporting SHS!
The Friends of Sacred Heart School is looking forward to another year of supporting our wonderful School! See below their upcoming initiatives for the 2024/2025 school year:
Country Line Dancing - This popular event returns on Saturday, October 19th from 7 pm - 10 pm in the Sacred Heart Auditorium. No experience and no partners needed! Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at this link (other purchase options coming soon). *No one under 21 permitted.*
Memorial Brick Fundraiser - Opportunities to purchase memorial bricks in memory of loved ones will be offered again this fall. Details and our order form will soon be available.
Save the Date! The FOSHS spring Gala returns on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Deerwood Country Club - info to come!
Thank you for so generously supporting Sacred Heart School!
Thank you for your patience as we get Genesis, our student information management system, up and running for the 2024/2025 school year.
The Diocesan Genesis Manager has sent, via email, credentials to all users PreK3-8th grade. Everyone is required to change their password upon first login. Existing users can change their password back to one they have been using before. Once you are in, you will be prompted to acknowledge and sign the:
Sacred Heart School 2024-25 Photo Release Form
Sacred Heart School 2024-25 Student/Parent Handbook & Acceptable Use Policy
Accounts are disabled (for security reasons) after 5 unsuccessful login attempts.Once an account is disabled, it cannot be accessed until it is re-enabled. If a parent account is disabled, please call the school office and we will do our best to re-enable you quickly.
If you do not think you received credentials, please check your SPAM before posting a Parent Access Support Request to the main office.
Let's begin by making sure everyone arrives to school safely.
CAR LINE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
Drop-off begins at 7:30am. Please form 2 lanes. The right lane is for grades K-8, the left lane is for our Pre-K students. Families with students in both PreK and K-8 should stay in the right lane.
When arriving you will be greeted by Father John and myself. Please wait your turn in the car lanes. Once in the drop off area, have your child exit the car. K-8 students will be dropped off in front of the main gym doors. Pre-K will circle around and be dropped off in front of the church. Pre-K Parents please make sure to pull up to the Student Drop Off Ends Here sign so other cars can move in behind you. Our staff on duty will assist in making sure your children arrive safely to their classrooms.
Once you have dropped off your child/children please do not cut out of lane instead wait until the car in front of you moves to exit the campus. When exiting please be mindful that cars may turn in front of you to drop off at preschool or to exit the campus.
CAR LINE TIPS FOR PICK-UP
Form 2 lanes. In the interest of safety for your child/children and others:
Children will not be permitted to enter a car until the car is in front of the auditorium. Please remain in your car, have your family name placard visible, and pull all the way up to the "Drop off ends here" sign even if your child is standing in another place. If one of the car lanes is moving, children must wait until the cars stop moving before going to their car. If you must exit your car to buckle seat belts, we ask that you use the lane closest to the auditorium. Please pick up your child as quickly as possible, being mindful of the extremely long line behind you. We are discouraged from blocking Clifton Avenue.
