Paw Prints August Update

8-8-2023

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From the Principal's Desk

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Sacred Heart Parents,


I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful summer weather and getting some time to rest and relax. We have been working hard to make continued enhancements to our programing and building. One of the largest building improvements this summer has been to our third floor which is receiving an amazing facelift. The hallway has been completely redone from new paint and cabinetry to the addition of beautiful sacred artwork!


Our theme this year will be Do Whatever He Tells You. These wonderful words come from our Blessed Mother at the wedding feast of Cana. They are more than just words to those at the wedding but are meant as a message for all of us. This year we will be focused on what these words mean for us and the role Mary can play in bringing us ever closer to her son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. A special thank you to Jennifer Sorrent for her design work

that will accompany our theme this year!


Some of the most exciting news comes in the form of the EdChoice Expansion Program and changes passed about one month ago by the State legislature. We continue to work with the Diocese and the State in rolling out changes to our scholarship programs which will benefit EVERY Sacred Heart family. We look forward to our informational parent night on Thursday, August 10th at 6:00pm. For those who cannot attend in person we will be live streaming the presentation. More information can be found below.


We are also excited to announce that we will have two first grade and third grade homerooms this year. Teaching grade one will be Mrs. Veronica Bilas and Mrs. Katherine Robbins (formerly Ms. Paydo). In grade three Mrs. Rene Gerschutz will be joined by a new face at Sacred Heart, Ms. Emma Jo Powers.


You can find more information, updates and reminders regarding the beginning of the school year below.


I pray you enjoy these remaining days of summer break!


In Christ,

Mr. John Czaplicki

From the Principal's Desk

Our Theme - Do Whatever He Tells You

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A special thank you to Jennifer Sorrent for her work on the banner and imagery to accompany our theme this year.
EdChoice Scholarship and Tuition Informational Parent Meeting - Thursday, August 10th

EdChoice Scholarship and Tuition Informational Parent Meeting - Thursday, August 10th

We will host an informational parent meeting related to the changes in the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program. Topics to be covered include the impact the changes will have for all our school families, how to apply for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, changes to the tuition agreements and the Angel Scholarship.


When: Thursday, August 10th at 6:00pm

Where: McMahon Hall


If you cannot attend in person please use the link below to access the livestream.


https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82796932924?pwd=bjFkTHNWTEN1VVIzUHhBQ1cvMVRJZz09

EdChoice Scholarship and Tuition Informational Parent Meeting - Thursday, August 10th

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School Supply List PDF - Click Below

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Ms. Paydo is Now Mrs. Robbins

We celebrate and congratulate Ms. Katherine Paydo on her marriage to Mr. Jacob Robbins this summer!
Welcome Ms. Powers

Welcome Ms. Powers

We are excited to welcome Ms. Emma Jo Powers to our staff this year. Ms. Powers is a graduate of the University of Akron. She has a wealth of experiences that she brings to her role as third grade teacher. Ms. Powers is certified in Early Childhood Education and has substantial experience working with students with special needs. She served as a Damascus Missionary for two summers and took on a leadership role serving in the University of Akron's Center for Literacy. We know her commitment to our Catholic faith and dedication to providing the very best education for her students will be a blessing for our school!


I also want to express my sincere thanks to the parents and faculty that served on our interview team. Their time, dedication and input were essential to the hiring process!

Welcome Ms. Powers

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Your Help Is Needed

Your Help Is Needed

Many hands make light work! We are looking for volunteers to assist us in cleaning up our flower beds around the school. We plan to meet on Saturday August 26th from 8:00 - 12:00pm. Come for part or all of the time. Any extra help is much appreciated. Students of families that help will receive a special pizza lunch treat and grub day pass, the only catch, students must be in attendance with their parents. We recommend bringing work gloves.


Contact Kerry Muhl if you have any questions or would like to sign up.


Thank you in advance for your help and support!

Your Help Is Needed
Family Drop In & Meet the Teacher - MONDAY AUGUST 28nd from 12:00 - 4:00

Family Drop In & Meet the Teacher - MONDAY AUGUST 28nd from 12:00 - 4:00

Parents and students are encouraged to drop in, meet their child's teacher, visit the classroom and pick up important materials and paperwork.
Family Drop In & Meet the Teacher - MONDAY AUGUST 28nd from 12:00 - 4:00

Important Beginning of the year dates

Thursday, August 10, 2023...........................................................EdChoice Expansion Parent Mtg.

Saturday, August 12, 2023............................................................Used Uniform Sale

Saturday, August 26, 2023............................................................Flower Bed Clean Up

Monday, August 28, 2023…………...…….………………………………….……… Meet The Teacher/Drop In

Tuesday, August 29, 2023…………….…………………………………………….....Grades 1-8 First Day of School

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Kindergarten Staggered……………………A-L First Day

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Kindergarten Staggered………………M-Z First Day

Thursday, August 31, 2023 …………………………………………………………….First Day Entire Kindergarten

Thursday, August 31, 2023………………………………………………………………Pre-K Visit/Drop In Day

Monday, September 4, 2023…………………………………………………………...Labor Day/No School

Tuesday, September 5, 2023…………………………………………………………….Pre-K First Day of School

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PLEASE NOTE AN IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATE CHANGE

PLEASE NOTE AN IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATE CHANGE

We have made a change to our school calendar for the month of October.


WE WILL HAVE SCHOOL on Friday, October 6th.


The professional development day for teachers has been moved to Friday, October 13th.


THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 13th.

PLEASE NOTE AN IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATE CHANGE

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Updates from Wadsworth Public Schools Regarding the Lunch Program

For the 2023-24 school year, the Wadsworth City Schools will no longer charge additional fees when processing online payments or purchases through Pay Schools and Local Level. Tickets to athletics events will still incur a fee due to league-established ticket prices. This change applies to all school fees, breakfast/lunch accounts, and any purchases at Local Level.

While the district is making the effort to move payments online, the ability to pay with cash/check at the buildings or at an event is still an option. However, for the foreseeable future, cash/check payments for school fees, breakfast/lunch accounts and any purchase at Local Level can only be made at the school your child attends.


Lunch Program:


Under a new law in Ohio, students who qualify for reduced breakfast and lunch through the National Breakfast & Lunch Program will receive breakfast and lunch for free. In order to qualify, the Free and Reduced-Price Schools Meal Application must be filled out and submitted for consideration. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kelly Gnap, Food Service Supervisor, at kgnap@wadsworthschools.org or at 330-335-1436.

Important Bussing Update from Wadsworth Public Schools

Important Bussing Update from Wadsworth Public Schools

Transportation:


For those whose child(ren) will utilize school transportation this school year, you will receive an email from Transfinder, our transportation system software, no later than Friday, August 11 with detailed bus information for your student(s). Shortly following that email, you will receive an additional email with directions to download Stopfinder and the invitation code required to access it. Stopfinder, is a feature that enables you to view where your child's bus or van is during a route and set notifications when the bus or van is close to your child's stop.

New to our routing this school year we have been able to drastically reduce the number of students required to transfer buses. New bus routes that allowed this reduction were completed through a collaboration between Transfinder and Jessy Widmer, our Transportation Supervisor. The few transfers that will happen, will be at the bus ramp at Isham Elementary School.

With the reduction of transfers, your students have the potential to be riding different buses if they attend two different elementary schools. Each bus has been assigned one elementary school and every bus route will go to CIS on a staggered drop-off and pickup schedule to help eliminate traffic congestion.

If you have any questions regarding transportation, please contact Mrs. Widmer at jwidmer@wadsworthschools.org or at 330-335-1328.

Important Bussing Update from Wadsworth Public Schools

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Extended Care

Parents interested in using Extended Care are encouraged to complete and submit the application prior to the start of the school year. Below is the application for our Extended Care Program. Applications can be dropped off at the school office beginning August 14th.
Used Uniform Sale -Saturday, August 12th

Used Uniform Sale -Saturday, August 12th

We will hold our Used Uniform Sale on Saturday, August 12th from 9:00am - 10:30am.
Used Uniform Sale -Saturday, August 12th

Uniform Reminders - Gym Uniform & Shoe Guidelines

As you complete your back to school shopping, here are some important reminders about our school uniform.


Gym Uniform -


  • On gym day students will wear their uniform to school.
  • GYM SHOES - are the same as the guidelines for athletic shoes. Shoes should be purchased with safety, durability and comfort in mind. Athletic shoes must be SOLID BLACK, WHITE, NAVY (dark blue) or TRUE RED. NO BRIGHT COLORED NEON STYLE SHOES. No ballet flats, sandals, moccasin-style, clog-style (Crocs), jellies, or outdoor boots permitted. No multi-colored or checker patterns are allowed. Examples of acceptable and unacceptable shoes are below.
  • The gym uniform will consist of a spirit wear t-shirt which can be purchased through A-1 sports. CYO tops may be worn if they are red and/or black and approved by the principal.
  • Spirit Wear sweatshirts purchased through A-1 Sports or CYO red and/or black sweatshirts may also be worn for gym. The same requirements for CYO shirts apply to CYO sweatshirts.
  • Uniform bottoms will consist of loose fitting SOLID black sweatpants or shorts (which may be purchased through local retailers) or logo sweatpants purchased through A-1 Sports here in Wadsworth.
  • Uniform bottoms must be loose fitting, appropriate length and SOLID black. Again, the solid black shorts or sweats may be purchased through local retailers but MUST BE LOOSING FITTING, APPROPRIATE LENGTH and SOLID BLACK (no stripes etc.).


Please consider supporting our 7th grade Washington DC trip through the purchase of school spirit wear.



Shoes -


  • Shoes should be purchased with safety, durability and comfort in mind.
  • Dress shoes must be leather and primarily BLACK, BROWN/CORDOVAN or NAVY. Saddle shoes and plain Sperry shoes are acceptable as are solid colored Vans in the above listed colors. No high heels are permitted.
  • Athletic shoes must be SOLID BLACK, WHITE, NAVY (dark blue) or TRUE RED. NO BRIGHT COLORED NEON SYTLE SHOES ARE ACCEPTABLE. Solid means NO ACCENT COLORS. No ballet flats, sandals, moccasin-style, clog-style (Crocs), jellies, or outdoor boots permitted. No multi-colored or checker patterns are allowed.
  • On Grub Days students may wear a wider selection of shoe styles but may not wear shoes with lights or wheels, sandals, that are open toed or open heeled, Crocs or outdoor boots.
  • Athletic shoes should not be worn on days when students are dressing up.
  • Examples of acceptable and unacceptable shoes are below.

A Few Examples

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