Sacred Heart Catholic School News

We would love to have a copy of your family Christmas card for our bulletin board. This is a great way for us to get to know your family better. Please send your card to the school office.

Santa’s Workshop is coming December 7th and 8th! For those new to Sacred Heart, Santa’s Workshop is an opportunity for students to shop for their families for Christmas. A large variety of gifts will be available for purchase for $1-$8/gift. Most students shop for their parents, siblings, and grandparents, but parents can help set the shopping list and budget with their student when the Santa’s Workshop green envelope comes home after Thanksgiving break. PTC volunteers will be present to help shoppers manage their budget and gift selection, but your input on the envelope is extremely helpful. We want this to be a fun activity for all students, so if you are in need of financial assistance for your student(s) to shop, please let us know because we do have a St. Nicholas fund to help out. If you’d like to contribute to the St. Nicholas fund, please check the box on the green envelope donating any remaining funds to PTC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Frances de Kooker at francesrivera19@gmail.com.

We need a few volunteers to help on Dec. 7-8. Please check out SignUp.

This year, Sacred Heart Catholic School will celebrate our 10th Annual Gala, "Denim and Diamonds," on February 9, 2024. Our gala is our largest fundraising event and this year we will be raising money to assist with student scholarships as well as our Believe and Read program.

We hope you'll help us make this event a success. Below are some of the ways you can contribute:

Buy a Ticket!: There is no bigger way to support our school than by attending the event! From now until January 15th you can use code earlybird to get $15 off your ticket at checkout. Regularly priced tickets are $65 but with the early bird rate, tickets are $50.00! What a deal! You can find tickets at http://bidpal.net/shcsgala2024

Become a Sponsor! (...or enlist a business you know to become a sponsor!). There are several levels of sponsorship available for this event. Please visit our event website for more information, or reach out to Director of Advancement, Liz Gerads, at lgerads@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org or 763.285.6276.

Help us with our Silent Auction! Here are a few items that make great additions to the silent auction:

• Experiences-our community loves one-of-a-kind experiences like family adventures, golfing, camping, cooking classes, wine tasting and more!
• Vacation-vacation home for use, sky miles or airline tickets.
• Health and Beauty-Massages, hair styling, nail services and fitness classes are great silent auction items.
• Sporting Events and Concerts-Tickets to sporting events, sports memorabilia, or concert tickets.
• Baskets-pick a basket theme and work with your family members to create something special!

We hope that you will kindly reflect on how you can ensure the success of this year's event! We thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

Parents may order December breakfast and lunch.

Remember--Milk comes with each meal.

https://sacredheart.boonli.com/login

Monday

Orchestra/band

7:40 a.m. Advent prayer service (grade 5)

Science with Scientists--Grades 3-8

Tuesday

Orchestra

School Store open

Sterling Karate

Wednesday

Marathon non-uniform for those students bringing in $400 or more

St. Nicholas Day-St. Nick was famous for giving and caring for children in need. He would place a candy cane is shoes/stockings that were left out. Students may find a candy cane today from St. Nick.

Boys Basketball Homecoming game---6:00 pm B squad, 7:15 pm Varsity @ SHCS

Thursday

Santa's Workshop---Please return green envelope if you want your child to shop (Grades 4-8)

Friday

8:00 a.m. School mass-Immaculate Conception

Santa's Workshop--(Grades PreK-3rd grade)

December 11 7:40 a.m. Advent prayer service

December 12 Penance Service, grades 3-8 (10:00 am.)

December 14 Christmas Play-Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 (6:15 pm)

December 18 Band/orchestra concert (12:45 pm/6:30 pm)

December 19 PreK Christmas program (4:00 pm)

December 25-January 5 Christmas break

May 6 Grandparents' Day

December 1, 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Sacred Heart has been blessed for the last eight years with the Director of our Youth Ministry Program – Matt Kruc. Some of you may be aware that Matt had also become a volunteer Firefighter with the Fridley Fire Department a few years ago, which he was able to accomplish at the same time as his work in Youth Ministry at Sacred Heart. More recently, Matt has decided to pursue work as a full-time firefighter and accepted a job with the St. Cloud Fire Department. After much discussion, Matt has graciously offered to continue in a reduced capacity during this transition period while we determine the next steps with our youth ministry program at Sacred Heart.

We have been fortunate to have Matt as our Director of Youth Ministry. He has been an incredible asset to the youth program at Sacred Heart and has built the program into something that directly supports the mission at Sacred Heart. We will miss him greatly and are very thankful for all he has done. Likewise, we are grateful for his willingness to continue with some youth ministry activities for the time being as we evaluate the next steps for this part of parish life at Sacred Heart. Due to his new responsibilities with the St. Cloud Fire Department, there are some things that he will no longer be able to provide for us.

While we do not have all the details on how these programs will proceed, here is what we do know:

1) Confirmation:

a. Maggie Powell will be the Confirmation Coordinator. All communication will go through Maggie. She will coordinate all the Confirmation requirements and communicate any updates to students/families. Any questions regarding Confirmation logistics, requirements, due dates, etc. can be directed to Maggie at maggiep@shrmn.org.

b. Fr. Pedersen is now providing a brief period of instruction at the beginning of each session of the Confirmation program for 9th & 10th graders, this teaching is then followed with break-out sessions in small groups led by Becky Lahr and John Malone. We are utilizing the YDisciple programming developed by Net Ministries through Formed.org as a basis for Confirmation small group break-out sessions.

c. Morgan Leisgang is coordinating Confirmation instruction for the 8th graders at Sacred Heart School during the school day, and Fr. Pedersen is visiting monthly to provide additional instruction. The YDisciple programming is likewise being used.

d. Nick Ryan is coordinating Confirmation instruction for the 8th graders in the Faith Formation program on Wednesday evenings. The YDisciple programming is being used as a part of this instruction. Fr. Pedersen will be making some visits to this group as well.

2) Youth Nights & Open Youth Room

a. Matt will continue to run these and will communicate directly when these will be offered based on his schedule.

3) After School Youth Program:

a. This program will currently not be offered until further notice.

4) Winter Faith Camp:

a. This camp is scheduled for Feb. 23-25. The cost is $225/person. This camp serves as one of the retreat options for Confirmation students. We will provide further details in the near future on how to register for this event.

5) Extreme Faith Camp:

a. Matt is currently part of a team who has visited the new EFC site. We will provide more information on who will be coordinating this camp for Sacred Heart, including dates, cost, etc. as soon as we work through the details.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work through the next steps and corresponding staffing for the youth ministry program at Sacred Heart. We also want all to know that the youth of our parish and school are especially important in furthering the mission at Sacred Heart. We want to make sure that we go through the right process and take the right amount of time to determine the best approach for the youth ministry program at Sacred Heart going forward now that Matt is departing.

We wish Matt the absolute best in his new role as a full-time firefighter for the City of St. Cloud. They are blessed to have him! We will plan to give Matt a proper send off at a date to be determined – keep your eyes open for more details in the near future.

Thank you for your prayers and support during this transition period with our youth program.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Bryan J.B. Pedersen

Gold Honor Roll (All A's)

Tyler Hillenbrand-8th

Isaac Bentler-6th

Logan Norgaard-6th

Silver Honor Roll (All A's and B's)

8th grade-Xavier Adams, Abigail Bentler, Noelle Brown, Max Brytowski, Brier Conzemius, Jameson Dempsey, Charlie Finley, Tim Fisher, Annaliese Harty, Declan Murphy, Gus Nordstrom, Yadira Ocampo, Parker Olson, Taaj Whitlock

7th grade-Nolan Anderson, Julien Bethea, John Denton, Mac Flanagan, Michael Gallagher, Gavin Johnson, Maggie Leonard, Ryan Mortl

6th grade-Charlotte Dempsey, Tony Drew, Nolan Garry, Ryan Hillenbrand, Stella Kougnegbe, Liam Lahr, Louie Nordstrom, Samantha Perpich, Chris Pham, David Rivera

The application window is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Families must apply each school year if you need financial assistance. Apply online at mytads.com. Applications are due on Friday, February 23, 2024. More information may be found in the fliers attached below in English and Spanish.

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

The boys basketball season has started and volunteers are needed. Please log in to SignUp for the home game schedule for volunteers.

https://signup.com/group/499655098074?utm_source=group-badge-volunteer-green

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/studentparent-handbook/

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.

It's that time of the year to start thinking about playing fall sports. SH offers Cross Country (4th-8th grade), Soccer (5th-8th grade), and Volleyball (5-8th grade) in the fall. If you are interested in playing a fall sport, please click on the link below and fill out the athletic form! Practices will start mid-August with games/meets the week after school starts! If you are interested in coaching, please let me know as well!

Athletic Director: Seth Wilhelm

swilhelm@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org

Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZraJiK5_l1naFo1nMMzl5dNiEwDkxglCAU3s9iLCWO7rgdw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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 high moral standards rooted in Catholic teachings. We are dedicated to educating the whole child through an integrated C-STEM curriculum. In collaboration with our families, parish, and local community, we maximize individual potential 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