In this IssuePrincipal’s Memo 1Prudence vs. Convenience 2March Lunch Menu 2SJA Scholarships & Honors 3Read Across America 3Little Red Robin Hood 42020-2021 Draft Calendar 5CYO Track Information 6CPS Open Positions 7

Sacred Heart of Jesus913-422-5520 school.shoj.org Catholic School

March 6, 2020 Upcoming Events

All School Serve DayMar 12

End of 3rd QuarterMar 12

No School - Staff DevelopmentMar 13

Spring BreakMar 16-20

1st - 8th ReturnsMar 23

Kindergarten ScreeningMar 23

Kindergarten ReturnsMar 24

Dear SHOJ Families:

“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.”

-Matthew 25:40

The staff had a meeting with the representative from Catholic Charities about the upcoming all school serve day. In our Catholic Parents as Stewards guidelines for Family Service that CPS organizes at least one family service project based on community need and helps the students learn the pillars of service, based on the teachings of the Catholic Church. I am so excited that the students get to participate in this project.

Many of us are familiar with Catholic Charities and some of the good work they do. The serve day will take the teachings on Corporal Works of Mercy, which according to the USCCB website “The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They “are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs” (USCCB). They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life. “

They are: Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Shelter the Homeless, Visit the Sick, Visit the Prisoners, Bury the Dead, and Give Alms to the Poor. Each grade will complete a project that will work toward one of these areas. The students will be given a lesson by a representative from Catholic Charities, make a card to include how we also prayed for them, and bring the bag to the truck to be delivered to Catholic Charities.

One of the goals for the children is that they have an enjoyable experience serving. When I look at the list of works, I struggle to find things that I am doing for each of them (I would encourage you to review ideas given on the USCCB Website) but I know this is what I am called to do. Lent is the perfect time for us to reflect, learn, and do a little better. Encourage your children to come with an open mind to serve day, to pray sincerely for those who need these services (we will start with Mass and end in a prayer service) and to continue to find ways to be the hands of Jesus in our community.

Be the Light

Mrs. Rhodes

March 6, 2020

Prudence vs. Convenience (via Healthcare)Please, please, please be prudent and keep you child at home until they have been fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication! We are seeing students return to school having had a fever the previous day. We KNOW it is not convenient to keep kids home when they seem to be feeling better, and no longer have a fever.

HOWEVER, if your child has had a fever any at anytime during the previous day, they should not be at school. The flu and strep throat have been making their way though the classes. You may miss an extra day of work, but it’s important as we are reducing the chance of infecting OTHER students.

24 hours fever free without medication before returning to school!

March 6, 2020

St. James Academy - Scholarship Reception

A number of our 8th graders were honored last week at the St. James Academy Scholarship Reception. They were honored with a scholarship and/or recognition in one of 3 levels of achievement on the Placement Test; Archbishop, Prisident, or Principal level. Pictured from left to right, Helen Hornback (One Nation Under God Scholarship); Braden Magistro (President & Performing Arts Scholarship); Leah Phelps (President & Administrative Recognition Scholarship); Ayden Brady (Archbishop, Math Scholarhip & One Nation Under God Scholarship); Emily Free (Principal & Administrative Recognition Scholarship); Alex Westrup (Principal); Grace Hornback (Christian Stewardship Scholarship); Ryan Goetz (Archbishop). Not Pictured: Patrick Donnelly (Administrative Recognition Scholarship).

Read Across America!To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we celebrated in many ways this week. Our futures are so bright, we had to wear hats and shades on Monday. We had guest readers from the Shawnee Police Dept. on Tuesday. Wednesday we got to read and write about our favorite destination. Thursday we designed a t-shirt on paper, and demonstrated our school spirit on Friday.

Sacred Heart Middle School Presents

March 10th

at 7:00

Pre-order tickets online for $4 or buy at the door for $5https://shoj.wufoo.com/forms/2020-sacred-heart-middle-school-play/

Doors open at 6:30 in the Gym

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SACRED HEART SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021

DRAFT rev. 2/20/20AUGUST 6 New Teachers Report 10 Staff Returns 13 New family ICS 14 SOF for teachers 17 Enrollment 4-7 p.m. 18 1st day of school, 11:30 dismissal 25 Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 7 NO SCHOOL-Labor day 20 Mother Son Event 25 NO SCHOOL-School of Faith ?? First Reconciliation Parent Meeting

OCTOBER 1 NO SCHOOL-Parent Teacher Conf. 2 NO SCHOOL

30 11:30 dismissal

NOVEMBER 2 NO SCHOOL SOF All day ? First Reconciliation Retreat ? Confirmation Retreat ? First Reconciliation 24 SHOJ Near & Dear Day 11:30 Dismissal 25-27 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving

DECEMBER Christmas Pre-K

program Christmas K-5 Concert 18 End of 2nd quarter

11:30am dismissal 21-31 NO SCHOOL-Christmas Break

This calendar is subject to change.

JANUARY 1-3 NO SCHOOL 4 Teachers Return 5 Classes resume-full day 18 NO SCHOOL-MLK Holiday 29 No School SOF 31 Catholic Schools Week Begins ? First Communion Parent Meeting

FEBRUARY 5 11:30 Dismissal 6 Father Daughter Dance 12 NO SCHOOL-Conferences 15 NO SCHOOL-President’s Day ? First Eucharist Retreat 17 Ash Wednesday Mass 26 NO SCHOOL-SOF staff

MARCH 12 NO School 15-19 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break 22 Classes resume-1-8, Kinder screening 23 Kindergarten classes resume

APRIL 1 11:30 Dismissal Holy Thursday 2 NO SCHOOL-Good Friday 5 NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday 15 11:30 dismissal Brown Bottle set up 16 No School Brown Bottle set up 17 Brown Bottle First Communion

MAY

7 No School SOF 17 8th grade Graduation dinner-6:00pm 18 Graduation ceremony 7:00pm 26 Last day of School-11:30 dismissal

SACRED HEART CYO TRACK INFORMATION

Who is eligible to play?

• Any 3rd-8th grade boy or girl in the parish. We have multiple practices per week to accommodate multi-sport athletes. Athletes are not required to attend all practices.

Track season details:

• Register at https://teamsideline.com/sites/cyojwa/current-programs • Cost is $55 per child for 3rd-4th grade and $85 for 5th-8th grade. Uniforms included.

**Fees go up $25 as of March 25th for late sign-up. • Events:

5th-8th grade races include distances of 60m, 100m, 120m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1 mile. There are multiple relay races too. Field events are high jump, long jump, shot put and ball throw (softball for girls and football for boys). Athletes can compete in four events per meet.

3rd-4th grade races are 60m, 100m, 120m, 200m, and 400m. Each runner can compete in two races per meet. While 3rd-4th grade don’t compete in field events, they can still try them out at practice.

• Practices begin the week of March 23rd • Practices will be at Mill Creek Middle School (8001 Mize Blvd) • Track & Field Meets:

o Week 1 – April 4, 2020 o Week 2 – April 18, 2020 o Week 3 - April 25, 2020 o City Finals - May 2, 2020 5th-8th boys and girls all day

• Sunday, March 8th coaches meeting at 6:30pm followed by parent and athlete meeting at 7:00pm in MPC. Uniforms will be distributed to athletes who are registered.

Contact Kathy Calcara, track coordinator, with questions Kathy.calcara@gmail.com or 913-808-0527

Name______________________________________ Email Address_______________________________________

“Are you being Called to service as a CPS Coordinator?”

PLEASE CHECK THE BOX OF ANY POSITION(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND TURN INTO THE FRONT OFFICE

Near and Dear Donuts Day Coordinators – Plan and organize a donut event for students

and the important people in their lives. Takes place the day before Thanksgiving break. This is a 2 year commitment position.

Dance Coordinators (Mother/Son) - Responsible for planning a family-centered event for

mothers and sons. Trunk-or-Treat Coordinators- Plan the annual Trunk-or-Treat event.

Rosary Coordinator- Strengthen our faith community by organizing and coordinating a

grade level school rosary. I am interested in helping out where there is a need, but am not interested in a

coordinator position.

Please contact Christina Avitia or Rebecca Kucenic with any questions or interest in a position. Email christinaavitia@gmail.com or solis_rebecca@hotmail.com