Sacred Heart School Newsletter October 21st, 2015 Dear Sacred Heart Families, We are well into spirit week and looking forward to the pep rally at 2:20 on Friday, and games at 12:00/1:30 on Sunday at Loyola. Please join us for Founders Day and Mass celebrating Homecoming at 9:00am on Sunday. All students and families are encouraged to join. We will have the first few pews on the right side of the church reserved for the football and cheerleading teams - our goal is to have everyone from both teams present at Mass. Right after Mass there will be a short gathering. Also at 10:00am on Sunday is the initial airing of Sacred Heart s radio program on WSBC 1240 AM and WCFJ 1470 AM. Last week our 3rd-8th grade students took the first practice Aspire assessments in reading and math. Next week students in the same grades will take the practice tests in science and English. Teachers will use these results to guide instruction. The reports the tests provide us are very detailed - we are able to break down which skill to focus on for each class. If you stop by the school, please take a look at our bulletin board outside the library. We are calling it the Tree of Gratitude. Each student was instructed to write and/or draw what he/she is thankful for on the leaf they were given. The tree is a colorful representation of all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. Finally, a reminder that October 30th is the last day students are allowed to wear shorts as part of the uniform. Additionally, November 13th is end of the first trimester. Not only does this mean you should continue to keep in contact with your child and his/her teacher regarding homework and grades, that also brings an end to the grace period for the uniform updates. Here is a reminder of the changes/enforcements: If you have belt loops, a solid colored belt must be worn (black, brown, navy blue) Shoes must be a solid neutral color (black, brown, tan, white, gray, navy blue) Socks must be visible and one solid color (black, white, navy blue, red) Shirts must be tucked in Have a blessed week! Ms. Kristen Fink Page 1
Page 2 Sacred Heart Important Dates! GRAND/BOX TOP CONTEST LEADERS: 1ST PLACE: MRS. GOLDEN 2ND PLACE: MRS. WETTERSTEN 3RD PLACE: MS. WETTERSTEN TURN IN THOSE GRAND RECEIPTS AND BOX TOPS! BOX TOPS COUNT AS MUCH AS GRAND RECEIPTS, AND ALL OF THE CLASSES IN THE RUNNING HAVE A LOT OF BOX TOPS PUSHING THEM IN THE LEAD! 10/22: Throwback Thursday 2:30pm Spirit Wear for Sale in the lobby of school 10/23: Spirit Wear 2:20pm Pep Rally 10/25: Homecoming 10/26: Picture Retake Day 10/27: 9:30-11:30am Open House 10/28: Loyola Gr. 8 Shadow day 10/30: Last Day for Uniform Shorts Halloween Party Welcome to PTO Corner! Each week we will be updating you with items we are working on. -spirit wear will be sold this Thursday in the school. Long sleeve shirts are in stock! -baby, it's cold outside and November 1st the uniform code changes. Stop by on Thursday in the school lobby for uniform exchange to pick up gently used pants, long sleeved shirts and sweaters. -if you intend on purchasing gift wrap, bags, kitchen items, the mixed bag fundraiser has been extended another week. Please help the school by making a purchase. Remember, 50% comes back to the school. -a very special THANK YOU to Joe and Tanya Scandariato for their incredible generosity in hosting the shopping night for all to enjoy! We so appreciate the hard work that went into planning and creating this very successful event! Mixed Bag Fundraiser We are still taking order until this Friday, October 23rd! If you have not turned in your order form, please get it into your teacher or the school office this week. Don't miss out on all of the great goodies offered in these catalogs - get a jump on your Christmas shopping! Homecoming is Oct. 25th! See the attached flyer for more information, and contact Colleen McCaffery with any questions mccaffc1@wellsfargo.com
School Pictures! Your child s school picture should have come home last week! If your child missed picture day, or would like to retake, the date is Oct. 26th, starting first thing in the morning. If you are retaking, please let the office know, and send in your picture packet anytime between now and then, they need it to retake, and I can hold it here in the office. Oct. 26th will be an out of uniform just for the kids who are having their pictures taken. This Week is Spirit Week in honor of Homecoming on Sunday! Thursday: Throwback Thursday (something from the past) Friday: Spirit Wear Day Join us at 2:20pm for our Homecoming Pep Rally! Acceptable Out of Uniform Attire (Spirit Week) Students (and parents) are to demonstrate good taste as appropriate for a Catholic school environment when choosing attire for Spirit Days or other dress-down days. For example, jeans may be worn, but no jeans with holes; flip-flops are not acceptable. Shorts should not be shorter than 2" above the knee. If leggings are worn, the shirt must be tunic length. Students with attire that is not in good taste will be asked to call home to request different attire. Any form of dress that is deemed inappropriate will be determined by the Administration. Page 3
Mass Schedule Oct. 28th Nov. 4th Class Mr. Thomas 8th Grade Mrs. Soni s 8th Grade ATTACHMENTS: Flyers Vikings Corner Come out and cheer on our Vikings! http://sacredheartschool.sites.teamsnap.com/ home_page Football 10/25@Noon Varsity vs. WC @ Loyola 10/25@1:30pm JV vs. WC @ Loyola Girls Volleyball 8th Grade Girls 10/21@6:30pm vs. St. Francis @ Home 10/23@7pm vs. St. Mary @ St. Mary of Lake Forest 7/6th Grade Girls 10/21@4:30pm vs. St. Francis @ Home 10/23@5pm vs. St. Mary @ St.Mary of Lake Forest 10/23@6pm vs. St. Mary @ St. Mary of Lake Forest Open House Homecoming Sacred Heart Shirts and Socks Spirit Wear Grand Receipt/ Box Top Contest Kiddos Lunch Program SHS Shopping Night Thank You Shop for Sacred Heart Nite Lites Christmas party 8th Grade Service Project Forms Viking Wear Order Form 5th Grade Girls 10/21@5:30pm vs. St. Francis @ Home 10/24@11:30am vs. St. Francis @ St. Mary of Lake Forest 10/24@12:20pm vs. Faith Hope @ St. Mary of Lake Forest Page 4
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Tuesday, October 27th: 9:30 11:30 am Thursday, November 5th: 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Preschool-8th Grade Academics Technology Common-core, standards based, studentcentered curriculum Students consistently place in the top 15% of schools in the nation Four time Apple Distinguished School recipient Collaborative Learning Center featuring: ipads, Mac Books, Smart Board, Apple TV, and green screen booth Student services department: speech therapist, social worker, math and reading specialists 1:1 ipads for 1st-8th grade Technology integration in the K-8 curriculum Spirituality Student Life Catholic faith-based education focused on Competitive, no-cut sports program for 5th-8th developing values, character, and spirituality Arts program offering band, choir, and theatre Sacramental Preparation and weekly Mass After school enrichment and care programs 1095 GAGE STREET, WINNETKA, IL WWW.SHWSCHOOL.ORG 847-446-0005 Page 5
All Are Welcome! A Fabulous Family Event!! Homecoming 2015 Sunday, October 25 9:00am HOMECOMING MASS @ Sacred Heart Parish 12:00pm Varsity vs. Wilmette Catholic 1:30pm Junior Varsity vs. Wilmette Catholic at Loyola Academy Lunch Available Subs, Pizza, Drink & Dessert Donation requested: $20/ family $5/ individual 12:00pm. Sacred Heart Cheerleaders will Cheer on Varsity! Page 6
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LET'S GET OUR SACRED HEART SPIRIT ON!! ON THURSDAY OCT. 22ND, THERE WILL BE A TABLE OF SPIRIT WEAR AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT 2:30PM IN THE SCHOOL LOBBY UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY. SPIRIT WEAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! TO ORDER, PLEASE CONTACT JEN MACKEY AT JEN.MACKEY@YAHOO.COM Page 8
Last Day for the Grand Receipt Box Top Contest! Friday is the last day to turn in receipts or box tops towards an OUT OF UNIFORM DAY for the class with the highest total! Our leaderboard is separated by CENTS. So turn those in! Our leaders are: Golden s 2nd Grade, Wettersten s Kindergarten, Wettersten s Junior Kindergarten and Ms. Leszczynski s 1st Grade! Page 9
The kids are LOVING their Kiddos lunches! In order to keep this great lunch program at Sacred Heart School, we need your participation. Your kids and your school will thank you!& If you haven't already placed your lunch order, no worries, you can still order lunches.& Place your lunch order before Monday mornings at 9:00am for the NEXT week of lunches! Ordering a lunch not only provides a convenient, delicious lunch, delivered directly to your child at school, it also supports your school. You can order for as many or as few dates as you would like. We recommend ordering for as many dates as possible so you don't have to keep remembering to order. & Go to: www.kiddoscatering.com 1 Hover over the "Select Your School" Tab and Click your school & 2 Click To Order Lunches Here Button Instructions for ordering, FAQ's and Menus can all be viewed at the www.kiddoscatering.com website. If you still have questions, Kiddos is there to help! You can reach Kiddos through LIVE CHAT on the www.kiddoscatering.com website, via email at support@kiddoscatering.com or by phone at 847-383-5706 Page 10
Thank You! A huge "Thank you" to all of you who came out to shop and support the "Shopping Night" fundraiser this past weekend. We are so grateful to the generous merchants that participated including Elements, Ladysmith Jewelry, Londo Mondo, Orrington Jewelers and Sara Campbell. Today is the last day to shop at Londo Mondo, Orrington Jewelers & Sara Campbell in store for the 20% back to Sacred Heart. Stop in and see all of the great new things for fall! A very special thanks goes out to Victor Hlavacek Florist who so generously donated a magnificent floral arrangement for this great event! Please be sure to support these great friends of Sacred Heart! Lastly, thanks to all of you who purchased tickets for our raffle. Congrats to our lucky winners: Anna Bluhm Broadbridge Family Samantha Byrnes Irene Crockett Meghan Jenkins Colleen Meyers Diane Pappas Page 11
Shop for Sacred Heart School Show this flyer & Shop from Saturday, October 17 th- Wednesday, October 21 st at these Winnetka retailers and they will donate 20% back to Sacred Heart School Londo Mondo 558 Green Bay Road Orrington Jewelers 553 Lincoln Ave. Sara Campbell 563 Lincoln Ave. Page 12
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A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, A LEGACY OF GIVING, AND SERVICE FROM OUR CATHOLIC HEARTS CLASS OF 2016 SACRED HEART THANK YOU to the 8 th graders and 5 th grade helpers who volunteered last week to make and deliver SNACK BAGS for children at PADS Family Crisis Center! Providing Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter PADS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to a comprehensive approach to combatting homelessness, by lifting spirits and providing food for children and families during a time of crisis. It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Mother Teresa PROUDLY FUNDED BY A CHLOE S CREW DONATION TO THE SHS 8 TH GRADE LEADERS IN SERVICE ESTABLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 2014 IN MEMORY OF CHLOE SAWMA Page 14