Sacred Heart School Newsletter

Principal’s Memo 1

Playground Use 2

SHOJ Easter Help Needed 2

Runnin’ Revs Basketball Game 2

SHOJ Social Media Site 2

Pray, Fast, Give 2

Faith Families 3

CYO Track and Soccer 3

SHOJ Staff Quick Shot 4

March Lunch Calendar 4

CPS Corner 5-6

Earl May Cares Weekend 6

Pom Squad Clinic Flyer 7

Dear Sacred Heart Family,

This week I ran across the first letter I wrote as principal in July of 2012. In it, I asked (3) questions:

-Who are you?-What are you on fire for at Sacred Heart?-How can we partner so the fire stays alive to create the best school for your children?

Certainly relevant questions today. Four years later, I’m still interested in knowing you better, hearing about the desires you have for your children, and advocating as a team for the success of students.

Prior to being principal here, I was a vice-principal at St. James. I’ve shared with many my hesitancy to leave St. James-a place I loved, and still do. But, I interviewed at Sacred Heart because I was curious. The students who attended St. James from SHOJ were impressive; solid academically…close friends…natural faith leaders. I wanted to see what was going on at a school that graduated so many quality people.

Am I ever glad that I responded to my curiosity, the nudge the Holy Spirit planted in my heart to find out more!

I know now why our students at Sacred Heart are so successful and why they stand out in high school. I’ve witnessed the relationship between staff, students, and parents and I’ve watched it grow. I’ve witnessed teachers who are great not because of their measurable knowledge or academically credibility, but because of traits that make them a Catholic educator. They teach like Jesus in being straightforward, yet humble, giving every student a chance to succeed, and modeling Christ in their own life. Most important, they emulate Jesus Himself through the wisdom of knowing what they do is accomplished by the strength and grace given to them by God. These qualities create the fruitful atmosphere where our students grow as young boys and girls. Along with the strong commitment and trust of our parents, this is why our students are exceptional.

I’m blessed to have been a part of all this and firmly believe that as long as keep the fire burning, the best is yet to come.

To God be the Glory!

Maureen EngenPrincipal

February 26, 2016

Feb. 28 - 1st Eucharist RetreatMar. 4 - All School MassMar. 4 - Stations of the CrossMar. 6 - Confirmation SessionMar. 9 - All School MassMar. 10 - End of 3rd QuarterMar. 11 - NO SCHOOL - teacher inserviceMar. 14-18 - Spring Break

Mar. 3 - St. Katharine DrexelMar. 4 - St. CasmirMar. 4 - World Day of PrayerMar. 7 - SS. Perpetua & FelicityMar. 8 - St. John of GodMar. 9 - St. Frances of RomeMar. 13 - Daylight Saving beginsMar. 17 - St. PatrickMar. 18 - St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Upcoming Events at SHOJ

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Sacred Heart School Newsletter February 26, 2016

Our theme this Lenten season is “Pray, Fast, Give”. Each classroom was provided a poster with graphics illustrating this theme and serves as a visual reminder to the students.

Attached to the bottom of the posters, teachers have recorded how students are showing these actions during Lent: writing prayers or intentions; listing things students are fasting from; listing things students have given this season.

In addition, classrooms have been making prayer chains, dedicating a prayer to someone or something for each day of Lent.

Pray, Fast, Give

Playground UseAs the weather gets nicer, a friendly reminder that the playground area is closed at 3:40 p.m. each day for after school care. Your attention to this is much appreciated!

SHOJ Easter Help Needed

Our Arts & Environment Ministry needs help setting up and tearing down for Easter. Please share with your ministries. See sign-up link for details. h t t p : / / w w w . s i g n u p g e n i u s . c o m /go/10c0f4baaae2da6f94-shoj1

Come Check out SHOJ on our Official Social

Media Sites

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SacredHeart5501/Twitter: @ShojShawnee Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shojShawnee/Instagram: #shojchurchshawnee

Runnin’ Revs Basketball GameWILL COUP- Representing Sacred Heart Parish CYO in

Runnin’ Revs basketball game!!

The 2016 Runnin’ Revs basketball game is in its 20th year as a fun, family event where a team of young men- the All-Stars- take on a team of area priests and seminarians. This event will take place on Monday, March 7th at 7:00 pm, in the Bishop Miege Gymnasium. Our Sacred Heart Parish CYO representative is 8th grader, Will Coup, son of Scott and Kathleen Coup. Congratulations, Will! The Runnin’ Revs game is sponsored by the Serra Club and the Archdiocesan Vocations Office. We hope to see everyone at the gym!

Sacred Heart School Newsletter February 26, 2016

CYO Track and SoccerJoin us for the fun with CYO Track and Soccer this spring! Register at www.cyojwa.org!

Coaches Meeting for both Track and Soccer teams: Sunday, March 6th, 6:00 pm, Sacred Heart School Library - we need your help to coach!Practices start the week of March 7th, after

coaches are assigned to teams. **More info. to follow! Participants can do both Track and Soccer!

Track & Field Schedule•Monday, March 7th - Spring Practices may Begin•Saturday, April 2nd - Week 1 Meets at Bonner Springs and Bishop Miege Stadiums (Girls 8:30 AM/Boys 1:00 PM)•Saturday, April 9th - Week 2 Meets at Shawnee Mission North and Bishop Miege Stadiums (Boys 8:30 AM at Bishop Miege, Girls 1:00 PM at Bishop Miege; All Kids at SM North at 1:00 PM)•Saturday, April 23rd - Week 3 Meets at Bonner Springs and Bishop Miege Stadiums (Girls 8:30 AM/Boys 1:00 PM)•Tuesday, April 26th - 7/8th Grade MoKan Invitational Hosted by Kansas City Parochial League at Rockhurst High School Stadium•Saturday, April 30th - 8th Grade Pentathlon at Bishop Miege Stadium•Saturday, May 7th - CYO City Finals Meets at SM North and Bishop Miege Stadiums (Miege Meets 8:00 AM, SM North Meets 1:00PM)

Soccer Schedule•Monday, March 7th - Spring Practices may Begin•Saturday, April 2nd - Week 1 Soccer Games•Saturday, April 9th - Week 2 Soccer Games•Saturday, April 16th - Week 3 Soccer Games•Saturday, April 23rd - Week 4 Soccer Games•Saturday, April 30th - Soccer Championships

Faith Families

Sacred Heart School Newsletter February 26, 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5

Smkd Turkey Ched Wrap Chicken Soft Taco Sausage Pizza MassPasta salad Corn Garden Salad Ranch

Veggie Ranch Chips and Salsa Fresh Fruit Stations of the CrossBrownies Peaches Cookie 9:15

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Confirmation Session Chicken Nuggets Cheeseburgers Cheese Pizza No School6:30 Buttemilk Mash Potato Potato Chips Garden Salad Ranch

Green Beans Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Staff DevelopmentChocolate Cake Cookie Brownie

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break

20 21 22 23 24 25 26Breakfast for Lunch

Classes Resume Hot Ham and Cheese Biscuits & Gravy Hol y Thursday Good FridayGrades 1-8 Potato Chips Hashbrown Potatoes 11:30 Dismissal

Veggie Ranch Fresh Fruit No SchoolKindergarten Screening Cookie Cinnamon Roll Staff Development PM

27 28 29 30 31 Taco Salad

Easter Sunday Easter Monday Chips, Cheese Sauce Chicken Nuggets Pepperoni Pizza Taco Beef, Black olives Buttemilk Mash Potato Garden Salad Ranch

No School Salsa, Lettuce Green Beans Fresh Fruit Cookie Chocolate Cake

March 2016 "Be Merciful as your Father is Merciful." -Luke 6:36

Volunteer at http://www.signupgenius.com/

go/20f0a45aca628a02-lunchroom2

SHOJ Staff Quick ShotKathleen CoupResource Teacher

Favorite Work of Mercy: “To feed the hungry”I would like to increase volunteering at a food kitch-en. My mom is pretty involved in this and I feel like it is something we could do as a family. Favorite Quote: “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”

-St. Padre Pio

What you might not know: I love to travel. My favorite places to go, especially on vacation, is the beach.

Sacred Heart School Newsletter February 26, 2016

CPS CornerSacred Heart School Rosary:

A big thank you to those who have already signed up to pray for our school staff with our school rosary! We have had a family lifting up our staff every week this school year. What a wonderful community we have! We are in need of families to sign up for the remainder of the school year. This is a very easy way to help our school. Please click on the following link to sign your family up to pray the rosary for the intentions of our staff. We appreciate your help and know that our teachers, staff and priests appreciate the prayers!If you have any questions, please contact DeAnn Sajdak at dkmmonty@yahoo.com http://www.signupgenius.com/go/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:h t t p s : / / m . s i g n u p g e n i u s . c o m / # ! /showSignUp/20F084FAAA72FA02-rectory3

CPS Roles to FillCPS is a ministry of Sacred Heart School that is committed to serving and supporting our Domestic Church, school, parish and greater community. As parents, we are each called in different ways to give of our time, talent and treasure to our families, church and school.

CPS is currently looking to fill a few roles in our team of coordinators for the 2016-2017 school year. Serving on CPS is a great way to stay involved in our school as well as supporting our school staff that do so much for our children.

Please take a moment to look over the open roles and prayerfully consider if you are being called to join our CPS Team. If you have any questions, please contact the current co-leads Jodi Chaput at jodi_deen@hotmail.com or Katie Wright at klwright81@gmail.com thank you for considering using your gifts to bless our school!!

1. Lead- Box Tops Coordinator – Plan and facilitate Box Top collections in October and February.

2. Trunk or Treat SHADOW- Assist the Coordinator in planning the Trunk or Treat family event to be held in October. Assume the role the following year.

3. Lead - Family Service Coordinator - The family service coordinator provides opportunities for families to give back to the community and parish by working in conjunction with our parish Stewardship Pillar of Service Committee. One representative shall sit on SHOJ Pillar of Service Committee for the school year to serve as a liaison between CPS and the parish. The coordinator is responsible for organizing at least one family service project based on community need that does not conflict with other parish ministry projects or the teachings of the Catholic Church.

4. Welcoming Committee SHADOW- Assist the Coordinator in matching new families with host families, organizing the Ice Cream Social in August and hosting a coffee and Kleenex event to be held for Kindergarten parents the first day of school. Assume the role the following year.

5. Family Fun Coordinator SHADOW - Assist the Coordinator in planning family fun events. Assume the role the following year.

6. Lead - Rosary Coordinator - Organize a signup genius for parents and families to pray for our school and staff by name.

Care Packages for our SeminariansPlease join Sacred Heart Catholic Parents as Stewards in creating care packages for our two seminarians, Keith Chadwick, Michael Guastello. The items will be collected the week of Feb 22-26th. Students can bring the items and drop them off in the boxes near the school office marked Care Packages for Our Seminarians. Cards will be available for kids and parents to sign at the morning for moms event on 2/17. These Spiritual Bouquets will be offerings of prayers for our three seminarians as they continue their studies and preparations for the priesthood. Thank you for your contributions and offerings of prayers. These parish men will be so grateful to know we are thinking and praying for them.Here is the link to the Signup Genius page for the items to be included in the care packages for each Seminarian. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CABA82FA46-2015

SHOJ Night on Ice Photos

BIG THANKS to all who could join us at our Annual SHOJ Night on Ice Event held in December we had a record 240 students show up to skate – WOW! Pictures have been uploaded to www.shoj.shutterfly.com (you are welcome to post/upload your pictures to share from the event).

Sacred Heart School Newsletter February 26, 2016

Sacred Heart School Newsletter February 26, 2016

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 2016

POM SQUAD CLINIC AND RUNNIN REVS GAME!

K – 5th Grade WHAT: Two hours of dance instruction, a snack and a cool t-shirt hosted by the BMHS Pom Squad!

DATE/TIME: The clinic is on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9:30 AM –11:30 AM. The participants will perform the pom routine, learned at the clinic, on Monday, March 7 at the half time of the Runnnin’ Revs game (7:00 PM at BMHS). The Runnin Revs game is a fun, family-friendly event with free admission! The priests play eighth grade CYO basketball players!

WHERE: The Clinic will be held at the Bishop Miege North Campus (two blocks north of the main campus). The half-time performance will be at the main campus (5041 Reinhardt).

WHAT TO WEAR: Clothes you can move in and tennis shoes

COST: $20.00 (T-shirt included in fee!)

Come to have fun, improve dance skills and perform at a basketball game! All proceeds support the BMHS Pom Squad!

_____________Registration by Wednesday, March 2, 2016_______________Two options for registration:

• E-mail nweber@bishopmiege.com to confirm attending and pay at the door on Saturday March 5 – the day of the clinic. Provide information requested below.

• Mail payment & registration to: Bishop Miege High SchoolChecks payable for $20.00 to: Attention: Nancy WeberBishop Miege High School 5041 Reinhardt

Shawnee Mission, KS 66205Questions: Call or text Nancy Weber at 913-706-5224

NAME(S): ________________________________________________

Age(s): ___________________ Phone #:________________________

T-SHIRT SIZE_________ (Child Small (6-8); Child Medium (10-12); Child Large (14-16); AS, AM, AL)