WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

• MONDAY, MAY 27 - SCHOOL CLOSED - MEMORIAL DAY
• TUESDAY, MAY 28 - 8TH GRADE CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION
• THURSDAY, MAY 30 - HERITAGE DAY
• FRIDAY, MAY 31 - FITNESS FRIDAY
• SATURDAY, JUNE 1 -PTA DONUTS WITH GROWN-UPS
• SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - TRACK MEET AT NOTRE DAME
• WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 - MONTHLY MASS AND STEP UP CEREMONY - DRESS UNIFORMS; 8TH GRADE AWARDS NIGHT & PINNING
• FRIDAY, JUNE 7 - 8TH GRADE GRADUATION
• MONDAY, JUNE 10 & TUESDAY, JUNE 11 - K - 7TH GRADE CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION
• TUESDAY, JUNE 11 - PRE K GRADUATION
• WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 - KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION
• MONDAY, JUNE 17 - 12:15 DISMISSAL NO EDP
• TUESDAY, JUNE 18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 12:15 DISMISSAL NO EDP

Dear SHS Parents, Students, and Staff,

This coming Monday, we observe Memorial Day, a solemn occasion to remember the brave men and women who have fallen while serving our country. As a school community, we take this day to reflect on their sacrifice and the true meaning of freedom.

This past Thursday, we kicked off the long weekend with a special program over the PA system. Through a thoughtful reflection on the history of Memorial Day, we honored and prayed for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. We encourage you to carry the spirit of Memorial Day into the long weekend. Whether enjoying a barbecue, a family picnic, or simply relaxing, take a moment to express your gratitude. Thank God for the blessings of freedom and offer a silent prayer for those who fought to preserve them, both those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to bear the scars of their service. Together, let us honor the fallen and celebrate the freedoms they so valiantly defended.

Many Blessings,

Mrs. Joanna Barlow

Principal

This past Thursday night, the spirit of creativity and community filled the air at the Sacred Heart School Auditorium. Transformed into a vibrant art gallery and performance venue, the evening showcased the diverse talents of our students. A wide array of student art filled the room, a testament to their artistic expression. Our middle schoolers presented their student-driven proposals for fundraising, service projects, and marketing initiatives for the upcoming school year, leaving the audience eager to vote for the most compelling ideas. The night wouldn't have been complete without heartwarming performances from our Pre-K through 5th graders, who sang and danced with infectious enthusiasm. Fifth Grader, Christian Malm, wowed us on the violin and a local artisan shared her weaving craft, offering a glimpse into the world of artistic creation. To top it all off, delectable treats from our visiting dessert food truck kept everyone fueled throughout the evening. A huge thank you to our art teacher, Mrs. Fortin, for her artistic vision and to Mr. and Mrs. Burke who helped to showcase our performing artists. It was a truly fantastic way to celebrate creativity, school spirit, and community, kicking off the holiday weekend on a high note!

Forgot to purchase your child's art at the Art Show? No worries, you have until Tuesday, May 28 to purchase online. Simply scan the QR code or use the link below.

This year SHS Heritage Day will take place on Thursday, May 30th. Students and Staff will be given a dress down or dress up day to dress honoring their heritage. Students may wear costumes, traditional attire, or the colors of the flag that represents their heritage. In class on the 30th, students will share some important facts about their heritage and the meaning behind their attire.

Have you noticed the "Now Enrolling" signs along the SHS curb line? They're already making a difference. We've had several families express interest after seeing the signs, and some have even registered their children for the 2024-2025 school year.

We're eager to continue introducing families to the wonderful SHS community. If you live on a busy street or own a business in the surrounding area, we'd love your help! By displaying a "Now Enrolling" sign, you can play a vital role in welcoming new families to our school. Simply email yfortin@sacred-heart-school.org and we'll get a sign to you as soon as possible. Together, let's spread the word about our amazing SHS community!

Are you getting a jump on uniform shopping for the 24/25 school year? If so, below are discount promotions for our two uniform vendors.

FlynnO'Hara - The 1st free shipping promotion of the summer is next week in celebration of Memorial Day. Families can take advantage of Free Shipping on orders over $100 from Monday, May 27 - Wednesday, May 29 using code MEMORIALDAY at checkout on their website.

School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger -Families will receive 10% off their orders placed between: July 22 – July 28, 2024. The promotion code for this offer is: VWK68LFB93

Act quickly classes are filling up! The 2024-2025 re-registration is now open. Click on the register now button on the SHS website for all of the forms and information to register your child for the 24/25 school year. To secure a spot in the classroom I highly recommend you re-register as soon as possible.

Sacred Heart School is excited to announce Summer Enrichment Camps 2024. There are camp offerings for all rising PreK - 8th grade students. We will be holding sessions during the weeks of July 8th and July 15th, Monday through Friday from 9AM-12PM. Click on the Sacred Heart Summer Enrichment link below to learn more about our exciting summer offerings.

Sacred Heart School Summer Enrichment Camps

Sacred Heart School would like to thank all of those people who participated in our Giving Tuesday Campaign. Your contributions have played a pivotal role in enabling us to reach new heights in our mission to provide an exceptional education. Thanks to your contributions, we have expanded scholarship programs, granting deserving students access to education they might not otherwise have realized. Your generosity has also enhanced our technology resources, ensuring our students are equipped for success in today's world.

As we approach the end of the school year, we are over half way to achieving our goal of raising $10,000. If you missed out and would still like to participate in our giving campaign please click here or scan the QR code. Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.

The end of the school year is upon us and so is the time to collect the school issued Chromebooks. We will be collecting the 8th grade Chromebooks on Tuesday, May 28. All other Chromebooks grades (Kindergarten - 7th grade) will be collected on Monday, June 10th and Tuesday, 11th. Students should bring their Chromebook and Charger to their classroom/homeroom teacher who will document its return. As a reminder, Chromebooks not turned in, will result in a $400 replacement fee.

Class Trip - Hershey Park, May 29

8th Grade Dinner Dance - Friday, May 31 @ 7p.m.

8th Grade Awards Night and Pinning - 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5

8th Grade Graduation - 4 p.m. Friday, June 7

Introducing our Popcorn and Mini Cookie Fundraiser Event. From Monday, May 20th through Monday, June 3rd, you and your loved ones can place an online order for popcorn and/or delicious mini cookies. There are several varieties and flavors to choose from. All you have to do is set up an online account for your student and provide the link to your friends, loved ones or anyone interested in purchasing. All orders will be DIRECTLY shipped to the purchaser. Want to save on shipping fees? Consider combining an order with friends. Mini Cookie & Popcorn Fundraiser Brochure

The Knights of Columbus are proud to host a Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 9th. (2PM-7PM) on the Parish grounds. Adults and Children of all ages are welcomed.

General Information - For Families with Children Attending Catholic Schools in The Diocese of Trenton. Tuition assistance is awarded each year to families with children in our Catholic schools in grades K-8. Awards are made based on financial need.

How is the determination made? Information contained in the application along with the supporting materials is used to determine financial need. The formula utilized has been especially designed for families with children attending Catholic school. This calculation is based on a moderate standard of living for the geographic area of the applicant, further ensuring a realistic result. This formula determines the ability of a family to pay for private education. FACTS includes a comprehensive review and verification process ensuring the accuracy of the data.

Award Amount - Families who apply can receive up to one-half of the school’s in-parish tuition

Rate. Click here to learn how to apply.

MySchoolBucks is a convenient online service that allows you to securely pay for your student’s meals online using your credit/debit card or electronic check.

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- Set Up Automatic Recurring Payments
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- Make Payments with the Mobile App
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Over the past few weeks, we have seen some reckless driving during drop off and pick up. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please read below and refresh yourselves with our drop off and pick up procedures.

CAR LINE TIPS ON ARRIVAL

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 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.

Morning Care (6:30am-7:30am) and Extended Day Program (EDP) is available. If you are interested in either of these programs, please be sure to visit the website to get all the information you need. This is also where you can register your child for the programs.

The Sacred Heart School Marketing Department is looking for volunteers to help us take Sacred Heart on the Road. Interested parents and their children are asked to help us spread the word about our awesome school.

Who: SHS Parents and Students

What: Be a presence at local events to showcase and spread the word about our school.

When: Tentative Events

Saturday, July 27 - Spellbound Bike Race

If you are interested in being part of the SHS Show on the Road Committee please email schooloffice @sacred-heart-school.org. 7th & 8th grade students who participate with their parents can earn service hours.

Genesis credentials were sent to new users. These credentials come from Genesis SIS – not Sacred Heart School. Existing users should use the credentials they already have. If you have forgotten your credentials, click on the Forgot Password link. If you attempt to access an account 5 times using incorrect credentials, NO PASSWORD, even one sent from the Forgot Password link, will work until the account is re-enabled. Accounts are re-enabled Tuesday – Friday, sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. If your parent account is disabled please:

· Wait until midnight

· Go to https://parents.dioceseoftrenton.org

· Click on forgot password link

· Wait for a new password to be sent

· To avoid errors, copy and paste the new password

If you do not think you received credentials, please check your SPAM before posting a parent access support request.

*** If you did not complete and sign off on the start of school forms:

• Sacred Heart School 2023-24 Photo Release Form
• Sacred Heart School 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbook & Acceptable Use Policy

Your Parent Access Account has been deleted. You can no longer access your child(ren)’s assignments, grades, or report cards. Your Parent Access Account will not be restored until you provide physical copies of the forms.***

To view our great products click SHS SPIRIT WEAR to enter the website. Remember all your purchases support our school and show our Chargers Pride!

Let’s show everyone all the amazing things happening at Sacred Heart School! Have you taken some great pictures of events or activities at SHS? If so, share your photos with us. Your photo(s) could be used to promote our school via our website, newsletter and our social media accounts. We will also use the photos for our 23/24 school yearbook.

To share, email photos@sacred-heart-school.org and use the following guidelines:

● Try to include more than one SHS student in the photo

● Email photos with name of event or activity in the subject heading

● Include names of students and grades

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