Sacred Heart Catholic School News

1. Order breakfast and lunch on our Boonli website. Remember: All meals MUST be pre-ordered by August 22nd in order to have meals for the 1st week of school. Directions listed below in this newsletter. Suggestion: Order the for the whole month so you are all set.

https://sacredheart.boonli.com/login

2. Is your tuition agreement set up? This must be completed by Back to School Day in order for your child to begin the 2024-2025 school year.

3. Back to School Day is Wednesday, August 28th from 3:30-5:30 pm. Bring your school supplies. If you ordered through 1st Day School Supplies, the kit will be on your child's desk.

4. If you ordered school uniforms through Donald's Uniform and you had them delivered to the school, you can pick up at Back to School Day.

5. Is your child playing on a fall sports' team at Sacred Heart? (volleyball, soccer, cross country)

Please complete a registration form.

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

Please pass on to family and friends that we are still accepting preschoolers into our program. We have full day, half day, full time or part time.

We have two wonderful teachers that would love to have a couple more students. Please have them contact Lorena Fritz

lorenafritz@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org

or call the school 763-537-1329

Sacred Heart Catholic School has NEW spirit wear items for students, parents, grandparents, and teachers. We have a two week window for families to order and then the orders will be processed. We will periodically open the spirit wear website throughout the year.

Check out our new items---t-shirts, pullovers, hoodies, sweats, hats, caps, etc.

Window to order: August 19-September 5th

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/o8wVr8ukVJl

TOMORROW! August 20 Kindergarten Meet & Greet 6:00-7:00 pm. All kinders and families are invited to meet Mrs. Powell and enjoy a fun evening. Meet in the gym.

August 28 Back to School Day 3:30-5:30 pm. Stop in the classrooms to meet the teachers and drop off school supplies. Enjoy food and games in the back parking lot.

Tuesday, September 3 First Day of School Students arrive 7:15-7:20 am. Students enter the building at 7:20 a.m.

Saturday, September 14 Parish/School Fun Fest

****Please look at our school calendar below.

In partnership with the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), Peace of Mind provide resources to Catholic schools to help PreK-8th grade students, families, and teachers work through today's difficulties, as well as prepare to handle future challenges. To support mental health and wellness, Peace of Mind offers:

• Live monthly webinars for educators and families
• Help teachers and parents learn prevention methods such as fostering students' social and emotional learning (SEL)
• School counselor present in schools one day a week to support teachers and students. Our new counselor is Ms. Zoe Everett.
• Our Peace of Mind leadership team receives specialized training to help provide additional support.
• 1:1 consultations available for faculty and staff.

Here is a short clip that provides more information:

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/peace-of-mind-initiative-provides-mental-health-support/89-ba5c608c-6e8a-4bae-a9b6-e25f8facb790?mc_cid=f298c13080&mc_eid=f67a6a55e4

There have been changes to car safety regarding children 9 years and younger. Please read the Fact Sheet attached below.

In order to be "officially" enrolled, parents must complete the following on TADS:

1. Enrollment tab---this includes important school information for your child.

2. TADS tuition agreement complete. Parents must agree to the terms of the tuition agreement and make one tuition payment before the school year begins.

I am thrilled to join Sacred Heart School as your new guidance counselor this fall! I grew up in northern MN and went to college at St. Olaf in Northfield. I have a wide variety of experience working with children of all ages. My greatest joy comes from cultivating spaces where kids can be themselves. When I’m not at school, you can find me horseback riding, exploring the outdoors with my two dogs, Cowboy and Riley, or getting lost in a good book. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

We use a catering company, Trio Community Meals, to provide our breakfast and lunch meals for students. For the ease of ordering, we use a website called Boonli so that parents may pre-order breakfast and lunch meals for their children. We recommend you order meals for the entire month. Trio will only deliver the amount of meals that are pre-ordered each day.

Please log into Boonli-
https://sacredheart.boonli.com/login

School code--SH244

If you are a new family to Sacred Heart, please click on Create an Account. If you are a returning family, please use your log in information from last year. Please order no later than August 22 to make sure your child has a lunch on the first day of school.

Breakfast and lunch is free if your child is in K-8th grade.

PreK does not qualify for free breakfast and lunch. Our preschoolers may order lunch through Trio. They are not eligible for breakfast.

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.

If your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch, please complete an application for us. We do receive some state funding that relies on the number of applications we receive.

Karen Bursey
Principal

Hello Parents,

I'm looking for brown, paper grocery bags to cover books. If you have any extras, please send them my way. Also, I take useable beanbag chairs and/or circle chairs. Lastly, I take children's books that you have outgrown (5th-8th grade).

Looking forward to a great year!

Beth Hippen

Reminder that with COVID, there is NO LONGER a mandatory exclusion time. The general rule is that it is now treated like other respiratory illnesses such as the flu. The guidance is to stay home when you are sick/have illness symptoms. When symptoms are improving and you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, you can return. Masks are NOT required when returning.

Remember to adhere to diligent handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing as well as spending time outside in the fresh air. These mitigation strategies that will help everyone to stay healthy!

Please read and follow our uniform policy.

Shirt Options

1. SHCS logo shirt (knit or performance) white or red, banded or non-banded, LOGO SHIRTS REQUIRED on liturgy days

2. Solid white polo, long or short sleeve

3. Only red logo shirts may be worn, No plain red polo allowed

4. Shirts must be long enough to tuck in or have a banded waist

Sweatshirts

1. SHCS Microfiber Fleece or Performance Sweatshirts

navy blue or red SHCS logo Microfiber Fleece or Performance

2. SHCS sweatshirts –red or blue with logo

All sweatshirts need a red or white polo underneath.

Middle School Attire (Grades 6-8 only)

Navy Sport RAMS Full-Zip Jacket -must wear with white or red polo shirt

RAMS Hooded Sweatshirt (Spirit days and athletic games only)
Available only at Donald’s Uniform. Student first or last name may be embroidered on jacket and/or hoodie.

Jumper/Skort/Skirt

Plaid uniform jumper Grades K-5 (#9868) Skort (#4068)

Bike shorts may be worn under jumper, never alone.

Navy skorts/skirts are not allowed.

Leggings (K-8) may only be worn under the jumper. They are NOT allowed to be worn as school uniform pants.

Pants

Solid navy blue twill

• Pants with any type of cargo pocket are not allowed
• Sweatpants/yoga type pants are not allowed
• Relaxed fit pants only

Socks and Shoes

• Solid white or navy socks or tights must be worn at all times
• Socks must cover the ankle and be seen above the shoe
• Shoe style must cover the whole foot with no open toes, sides or backs
• Shoes with built-in wheels, in-line skates, crocs, slides, high platform shoes, etc. are not permitted

Leggings (K-8) may only be worn under the jumper. They are NOT allowed to be worn as school uniform pants.

Hair
Hairstyles that draw undue attention to the students will not be permitted. Highlights, braids and extensions must be of a color that occurs naturally in humans and not be in contrast as to draw undue attention to the student.

Jesus modeled for us his plan to bring the Good News of the Gospel to the world by establishing a small community of believers around him and giving them a mandate to carry on his work. How does this happen through ordinary people like us? Archbishop Hebda’s vision of small group ministry aims at helping this manifest itself in our wonderful archdiocese. Please plan to stop at the “Small Group Ministry” table on “Back to School Night” and find out more about how parents can participate in small groups to foster friendship and faith right here at Sacred Heart.

On our school website, you will find Back to School Forms such as:

• School Calendar
• Parent/Student Handbook
• New Family Handbook
• School Supply List
• Health forms

https://sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org/registration-forms/

Mrs. Powell is excited to meet the new kindergarten students.

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

Where: Meet in the gym

We will begin our fun in the gym so we can meet classmates. Then the children will enjoy a story and families will do an activity.

Students and Parents!

Sign up for 2024/2025 Fall sports is now available. Soccer, volleyball and cross country are the fall sports and will be starting shortly after the start of the 2024/2025 school year.

Soccer and volleyball is open to 5th grade through 8th grade.

Cross country is open to 4th grade through 8th grade.

There is also a drink donation requirement of one 12-pack of soda, sports drink, or water per student.

The athletic volunteer requirement is 10 hours per family or 5 hours per student. These hours can be gained by volunteering at athletic events throughout the year. There are many opportunities to fulfill this requirement.

Fall Sign-up Form:

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

NEW! You may now pay your athletic fees online using the QR Code below.

We look forward to seeing all students and families on August 28th.

3:30-5:30 pm Classroom

4:00-6:30 pm Picnic/activities

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)

Room Parents-2nd and 5th grade needed

Athletic coaches for all sports-Grade 5/6 volleyball coach needed

Thursday treats for teachers

PTC membership--Join our parent group

Art Adventure volunteer--1 per grade

8th grade trip chaperones to Osprey Wilds

Our middle schoolers change into SHCS shorts and T-shirt. They may be purchased through Donald's uniform. Order large enough to last three years. We usually have some available at our used uniform sale.

Remember if you use our school code-SacredHeartSTS----they will ship to Sacred Heart for FREE.

Brady Swenson was a former student at Sacred Heart Catholic School that was seriously hurt in a drunken driving accident before school about 4 years ago. The Swenson's started this fun golf tournament as a way to give back to the many families that supported their family after the accident.

Please consider golfing, donating a silent auction basket or donating to this wonderful event.

Attention 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