Sacred Heart School News

Important Information: (More detailed information below)

1. ORDER OCTOBER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH so you child has meals for October.

2. Marathon 2024 Remember per our fundraising policy is that each student brings in $300 in pledges. Students will receive a red RAMS Marathon t-shirt if the goal is met.

3. Have you set up your PledgeStar account to collect online Marathon pledges? http://pledgestar.com/sacredheart

4. Register for Robotics by Sept. 27th (Grades 3-8). Link below.

5. Sign up for Boys' Basketball by October 8th. We will not taking late registrations for sports. Please sign up by deadline. We need coaches!

6. We need volunteers. Please check out the available opportunities we are offering right now. The expectation is that each family volunteer 20 hours per year.

School Patrols: AM Louie, Wesley PM Nolan G, Christopher

Monday

Band & orchestra

JV Volleyball 7 pm at Epiphany

B Volleyball 6 pm @ St. Vincents

Tuesday

Orchestra

3:00 pm Karate

6:00 pm B Volleyball game @ Home

7:15 pm JV Volleyball game @ Home

4:15 pm Soccer game @ Sacred Heart

Wednesday

Spirit wear Day

Cross Country @ Epiphany

Thursday

Gr. 5-8 Curriculum Night Begins at 5:45 pm in your child's homeroom

Friday

8:00 a.m. School mass ( Mr. Melius's HR)

9:15-10:15 am Catholic High School Visits-BSM, TG, Christo Rey, DeLaSalle, Chesterton) Marian Rooms

September Lesson: Identifying and Expressing My Feelings

Our learning targets include:

1. I can reflect on my emotions and express to others how I am feeling.

2. I can identify different scenarios in which I felt various emotions.

3. I can rely on God's love when I am overwhelmed with difficult emotions.

Virtues we are focusing on this month:

Faith: Belief in God's Word

Temperance: Meekness, Self-Control

Prudence: Making good decisions

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

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.

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.

Join us for Curriculum Night to learn about your child's grade level curriculum and class expectations, meet other parents, and connect with our SHCS community. We hope to see all parents.

Thursday, September 26 Grades 5-8

Begins at 5:45-6:40 pm. in your child's homeroom and then travel your child's schedule for the remainder of the evening.

Students are responsible to care for his or her assigned Chromebook. We have already had a few cracked screens. Students are responsible for any damage to their device. Please help monitor at home.

We talk to the students about the following:

• Handling: Use two hands to carry the Chromebook, and never carry it by the screen. Keep the screen closed when carrying it.
• Cleaning: Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth or antistatic cloth to clean the screen. Avoid using Windex or similar products that contain ammonia or bleach.
• Charging: Charge the Chromebook every night.
• Storing: Store the Chromebook in the SHCS cinch sak when not in use and do not store anything else in the bag besides charging cord and ear buds.
• Opening and closing: Open and close the Chromebook on a flat surface. When closing, make sure the keyboard is clear and close the screen gently with both hands.
• Using: Don't leave food or drinks near the Chromebook. Don't use the Chromebook on soft surfaces or laps. Don't use the Chromebook with the power cord plugged in if it could be a tripping hazard.
• Other: Don't loan the Chromebook to anyone else. Don't try to fix it yourself if it breaks. Tell your teacher right away if it breaks.

Happy Wreath Selling Season to You All!

We have vigorous FUNdraising goals this fall and they’re based on the reality that this great community always rises to the occasion. Thank You!

While the wreath campaign falls right on the heels of Marathon, we’re pretty certain you understand the value of wreath sales for our school community.

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!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our requirement at Sacred Heart Catholic School is that all parent(s)/guardians volunteer 20 hours per family. To manage our volunteer hours, we use a volunteer website, called SignUp. Parents may sign up for a wide variety of activities that occur during the school day, evenings, or weekends. Events are posted on a monthly basis so please periodically check the site.

To view the list of volunteer opportunities, please go "Quick Links" located on our school web page

http://www.sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org and click on the Volunteer SignUp. You will be connected to the volunteer opportunities for upcoming events. Opportunities will be updated often.

Volunteers are such an important and valued part of our Sacred Heart Catholic School Community. We have many programs and events that are extremely successful based solely on the excellent work of our dedicated volunteers. There are many opportunities throughout our school year for our parents and guardians to choose from. Volunteering is also a great way to meet families in our SHCS community.

We have met 1/3 of our marathon goal collecting $15,600 so far. 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. The Marathon is also a celebration and a chance for people to come together. We have fun walking, running or biking. 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.

Please sign up for PledgeStar to secure online donations for our 2024 Marathon. You may still collect cash/checks and we will enter them to your family PledgeStar web page so you can track your total.

Using your computer's browser:

Go to http://pledgestar.com/sacredheart

Click: Not registered for this year's event

Enter parent name and parent email address, then click Submit

Follow instructions on-screen to register your children, K-8 (PreK is optional) then add family and friends you want to send a message to.

We are excited to announce a new robotics club that will be offered in the evening.

Join Sacred Heart's NEW VEX IQ Robotics Club. Students will learn to design, engineer, and build robots that complete tasks related to the 2024-2025 game on VEX IQ. We will compete with other schools.

Who: Students in grades 3-8.

When: Mondays 4:45-6:00 pm October 7-February 24th.

Where: School lunchroom

Cost: $125.00

Click on the QR code to register. Deadline: Sept. 27th.

This is a great video for parents. Dr. Jules discusses when your child may have emotional meltdowns at home and tips for success.

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)

Donuts for Marathon

Crossing Guards-Marathon

Athletic coaches for all sports-Boys Basketball

Chess Club

Thursday treats for teachers

PTC membership--Join our parent group

Art Adventure volunteer--1 per grade (Need Kind, 1, 4, 6, 7, 8)

8th grade trip chaperones to Osprey Wilds

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

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