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Sacred Heart School Newsletter

Principal’s Memo 1

SHOJ Flyer 2

Shadow Day Invite 3

Academic Excellence and

Achievement 3

Honor Roll 4

Staff Snap-Shot 5

CPS Corner 5

K-5 Music Program Info 6

November Lunch Calendar 6

November 6, 2015

Nov. 7 - Father/Daughter Dance Nov. 8 - 1st Reconciliation RetreatNov. 11 - All School MassNov. 13 - 2nd Quarter Progress ReportsNov. 14 - Confirmation RetreatNov. 16 - NO SCHOOL Nov. 18 - 1st Reconciliation Nov. 19 - Kindergarten Feast

Nov. 9 - Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaNov. 10 - St. Leo the GreatNov. 11 - St. Martin of ToursNov. 11 - Veterans DayNov. 12 - St. JosaphetNov. 13 - St. Francis Xavier CabriniNov. 16 - St. Gertrude

Upcoming Events at SHOJ

Sacred Heart of JesusPreparing Minds for the Future...Souls for Eternity Catholic School

IN THE TRIUMPH OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE,

MAUREEN ENGEN

IT HAS BEEN A ROYAL WEEK! Sacred Heart students and staff LOVE our Royals-‐what a gift to experience a team that played with tenacity, determination and so much faith! It was a gift to see our community unite and celebrate as the Royals took the crown. What a memory for our students as they will never forget where they were and what they were doing in the fall of 2015!

Every year we continue to celebrate the gift of Catholic Education at Sacred Heart. Fr. Pat and I have discussed the importance of giving children the opportunity to be educated in a Catholic school and have worked to put together a marketing packet that highlights the excellent education offered at Sacred Heart. Do you know a family who might have an interest in having their children attend Sacred Heart? Maybe they are hesitating because of tuition, uniform, any number of reasons. We have found that once families tour our school, they are sold! We need your help! Talk to your neighbors and friends about Sacred Heart. If you encourage them to tour Sacred Heart, we will give you a spirit shirt. If they enroll, we will give you $50 off your tuition for next year. Help us and we will help you…It’s a win-win! Seems like that has been the theme of this month!

In This Issue

Sacred Heart School Newsletter November 6, 2015

Sacred Heart of JesusPreparing Minds for the Future...Souls for Eternity Catholic School

Nourishing Faith-Christ is the reason for our school-Weekly all school Mass and prayer opportunities -Rigorous faith-based curriculum-Teachers as Catholic witnesses/shared values-Older and younger students bond in faith families-Embrace Catholic values and tradition-Cohesive sacramental preparation-Pastor engaged in all facets of school-Clubs and Catholic youth organizations

Engaging Families-Meaningful and frequent communication-Partnership with parents as the primary educators of their children-Parents who gratefully serve and support the school-Numerous family social activities-Active & Involved Alumni

Forming Catholic Scholars-Student-centered learning environment-Full day kindergarten-Exemplary reading and math scores in the state of Kansas and the Archdiosese of Kansas City, Kansas-Art, Music, P.E., Library, Technology, and Spanish-Highest accreditation given by AdvancED-Top scores by 8th graders on high school placement exam-Continuous progress monitoring for all students

Ensuring Safety-Structured Virtuous behavior formation-Anti-bullying program-Safe, clean, healthy environment-Systematic maintenance of building-Fidelity to strategic resource management

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School - 21801 Johnson Drive - Shawnee, KS 66218 - 913.422.5520

Providing Resources-Modern, fully functioning technology infrastructure-State of the art equipment and qualified technology support/updated curriculum resources-Staff participates in continous professional development-Support systems to meet needs of unique learners-Tuition assistance available


Academic Excellence & Achievement

Highlights of November

Kindergarten: During the month of November, the Kindergarten students focus on Thanksgiving. They learn about the story of the Pilgrims and Native American Indians. The students compare/ contrast their homes and clothes, and they look at the reasons that the Pilgrims left England. They also focus on being thankful for their lives and all the gifts God has provided. The students make small books, turkey items, cornucopias, head pieces (Native American hats and Pilgrim hats). At the end of the study, they have a Thanksgiving Feast. As a grade, the students dress in hats of either Pilgrims or Native American Indians and sit together to share a meal. It is all provided by the parents and served together over in the Church meeting rooms where Fr. Pat will lead them with a blessing.

1st Grade: First grade is starting their unit called ”I am Responsible.” The students will be learning about ways that they can show responsibility to themselves, their families, their friends, their school, their Church, and the environment. The students are also talking about Thanksgiving and being appreciative for the many blessings they have in their lives.

2nd Grade: The second graders have been actively preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation which they will receive on November 18. The students are looking forward to celebrating this sacrament in gratitude for and acceptance of God’s gifts of mercy and new life.

You’re I

nvited Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School

Shadow Day Anyday!

Preparing Minds for the Future,

Souls for Eternity

Appointments from 9:00-10:30 a.m.


Call the office or email the principal, Maureen Engen at [email protected] to schedule an appointment for your child to shadow a class and/or to have a parent tour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School in Shawnee, Kansas!

You’re I


Shadow Day Anyday!


Souls for Eternity




You’re I


Shadow Day Anyday!


Souls for Eternity




You’re I


Shadow Day Anyday!


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Principal’s Honor Roll - Students receiving a 3.8 - 4.0 GPA for the 1st Quarter8th GradeAiden BourmanAndie MorrisseyAndrew PetersAnnabel MenghiniArden LeikerBrady FeldmanBrady SteffensEllie SteereGenevieve LutherJonathon ReeceKatelyn HallKatherine FreeKellan BrightMadeline DwyerMadison MayfieldMadison PlattnerMary HessMichael Bezek

Molly BookMolly HaymakerNatalie StorkSydney BarragreeWilliam CoupWyatt Parsons

7th GradePeter WhalenWilliam KlasinskiZachary Broxterman

6th GradeAbigail MauerAndrew BrownCameron PotterColby PierceElizabeth GrantElizabeth KuhlElla JettEmily CalcaraEmma PhelpsIsabella EarpMackenzie SajdakMargaret HisleMarilyn ReeseMary SharpnackSophia DiGiorgioZachary Mauer

5th GradeAbraham RomeAidan CahillAlexander BradyEmma KolichEthan BoltzFrances BookGrace HeckeKristen DwyerLauren BrownLeiah SemaanLucas ReiterLucas SlobodnicMatthew FreeMichael ClaytonNatalie MayPaloma PienckaSuzette DonovanTy Roshau

Red and White Honor Roll - Students receiving a 3.0 - 3.7 GPA for the 1st Quarter

8th GradeAbigail KoehlerAdam GammillAdam RowcroftAlexander HeinkingAnthony JanatelloBlair MuderBrock VarzalyDanielle GephartJordan SchneiderJoshua StappMason AdkinsOlivia BrownPaul Lee

7th GradeAlex CaffertyAndrew ThompsonBrennan CoffeyBrett BozichBrock KenagyCallie CasheroCharles RiekeDarrian GordonDayne BalmerGrace SchiertsGrace WohletzJack DonovanJackson ShankJames PetersonJane GrantJenna BozichJohn AmreinJohn SteinlageJonah KenagyJoseph PlunkettKathleen MonslowKatrina BarragreeMarcus SlobodnicMeera SemaanMegan HaymakerNicholas EismanOlivia DielQuinton VlachReagan WeimerSam StarkeySophia Clayton

6th GradeAaron KuebelbeckAbigail RosendahlAidan JanatelloAshlyn WeybrewBennett RanckCharles ReeceColin GammillJackson RanckJesse DeiblerJohn HomolkaJohn ManningJuliana VergaraKaci JusselLiya GurmuMadison SmithMaxwell MusolfNicole MosburgOwen NelsonRowen SkahanWendy Nguyen

5th GradeAdrianna BradyAshley NelsonAvery SpacekBridget WalshChristine ThompsonCole SchneiderConnor LudvicekEvan SchneiderGianna LickelHope FeldmanJack MiesJames GardnerJaslyn KindhartJoshua BooneLauren CoffeyLiliana KuttenkulerMarguerite TujagueMena DiGiorgioMichael BarragreeMidori SchultzNatalie MosburgNolan HallSamuel HartSamuel HomolkaSimon WunderTyler Carpenter


CPS Corner

Sacred Heart School Rosary:Our school is built on a rich foundation of prayer and love for this community. As children of God, we call on Him with our joys and sorrow through the intercession of The Most Holy Mother of Jesus, Mary. Please join your Sacred Heart community by volunteering to pray a daily rosary for a blessed 2015-2016 school year and for our incredible members of the staff, teachers and our spiritual leaders, Father Pat and Father Dan. It is easy to participate, just use the link below to get started. Please contact DeAnn Sajdak, rosary coordinator, with any questions you might have. Her contact information is [email protected]. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0d44aaad22ab9-sacred

Rectory MealsThis year we have the opportunity to welcome Father Pat and Father Dan to Sacred Heart of Jesus by offering them a Rectory meal twice a month, provided by our Parish families as part of our Pillar of Stewardship.

We are asking families to donate gift cards to local restaurants. Please feel free to send in a gift card from your favorite restaurant or use the local suggestions from the office. For more information regarding meals, please visit our sign-up genius: http://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f084faaa72fa02-rectory/372490

Lauren Turner4th Grade Teacher

Favorite Work of Mercy: “To bear wrongs patiently”

It is so important to remember that we all have differ-ences. Sometimes it is so easy to point the finger at other people’s flaws, but we need to remember that we all have them. We should focus on bettering ourselves every day and treat others like we would treat Jesus.

Favorite Quote: “Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.”What You Might Not Know: I started dancing when I was three and continued throughout most of my life. Tap was and still is my all-time favorite and I can still bust out a few of my old moves.

Upcoming EventsFather Daughter Dance - November 7Grandparents Day - November 24

Grandparents DayMark your calendars for Sacred Heart of Jesus Grandparent’s Day on Tuesday, November 24. Grandparents are invited to join the Sacred Heart students for 8:15 a.m. Mass followed by coffee and donuts in the Multi Purpose Center at the school. This is a wonderful event that the students and the grandparents can both enjoy! If you can assist with set up, tear down, or act as a floater during the event, please volunteer by signing up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aa8a722a4f94-donuts

SHOJ Staff Quick Shot

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Italian Dunkers w Marinara Hot Ham and Cheese Cheese Pizza MassGarden Salad Ranch Potato Chips Garden Salad Father/Daughter

Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit DanceCookie Brownie Cookie 7:00pm

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1st Reconciliation Beef Soft Taco Chicken Nuggets Pepperoni Pizza MassRetreat Chips and Cheese Dip Mash Potato Garden Salad

Peaches Green Beans Bacon Fresh Fruit 2nd Quarter Cookie Brownie Cookie Progress Reports

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No School Mac and Cheese Chicken Patty on Bun Sausage Pizza MassGarlic Bread Potato Chips Garden Salad

SOF - All Day Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Good Shepard Cookie Brownie Chocolate Cake

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Mass No School Happy Thanksgiving No School

Grandparents DayDismissal @ 11:30

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Advent Begins

November 2015 "Be Merciful as your Father is Merciful." -Luke 6:36

K-5 Christmas Program BulletinDear Families of Sacred Heart,

It is so hard to believe Halloween has already come and gone! In the music classroom, this means we have begun to practice and prepare for our Christmas Program that will take place the evening of Thursday, December 10th. Kindergarten through second grades’ performance will begin at 6pm. Third, fourth and fifth grades’ performance will begin at 7pm.

The theme for this year’s Christmas program is “A Caroling We Go!” The wardrobe for the program for all grades is nice Christmas clothes. Slacks, button down shirts, polos, sweaters, dresses and/or skirts with nice shoes etc. will fit the bill(no jeans or t-shirts please!)

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform all of their hard work, and will be a night full of fun Christ-mas spirit! Attendance is highly encouraged, so please mark your calendars for Thursday, December 10, 6pm and 7pm. If you are already aware of a conflict and know you will not be able to make it, or if a conflict arises, please email [email protected]. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you all here at Sacred Heart for “A Caroling We Go!”

Sincerely,

Molly Vogt, music teacher

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