Sacred Heart Catholic School News
February 6, 2023
Gala Countdown---4 MORE DAYS!
Click here to order tickets:
https://one.bidpal.net/gala23weareallinthistogether
We have had so many volunteers help with planning, donating basket items, soliciting sponsorships, baskets and desserts, helping set-up decorations and take down, washing table cloths and so much more. THANK YOU EVERYONE! We appreciate your time, talent and treasure!
We appreciate every single person that helped with GALA 2023!

What you need to know for the Gala
5:30-7:00 pm Social Hour/Bar Open/Silent Auction
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Program begins
****NEW: After the program, we will have Karaoke! Warm up those voices!
*****REMEMBER THE BAR IS CASH ONLY.
*****Bring your cell phone to bid on silent auction items.
Silent Auction will go LIVE this week and bidding begins. Anyone can log in to bid on baskets, even if you do not attend the gala.
We will not allow silent auction additions after February 10 when the auction closes.
Last minute Gala HELP
Friday, February 10 7:30-9:30 a.m. Setting up Silent Auction
Help us bring all baskets to the gathering space and help set up our silent auction tables. We thought it might work well after morning drop off. We need 5 people.
All opportunities are listed on SignUp or call the office.
https://signup.com/group/499655098074?utm_source=group-badge-volunteer-green
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS





Silent Auction--Join us for a Fun Night of Pickle Ball, Appetizers, and Drinks

Diamond Ring Raffle-Purchase a ticket for $25 for a chance to win this beautiful ring!

Hot Lunch
Be Kind Awards for January
PreK -Aiden
K-Joan
1st-Jaxon
2nd-Izzy
3rd-Harper
4th-Henry
5th-Sophie
Middle School: Ben, Ryan, Josie, Brier

Upcoming Events
February 15 5th grade science fair
February 16 History Day-Grade 8
February 17 No School-Staff Development
February 20 No School-President's Day
February 22 Ash Wednesday-Mass at 8:00 a.m.
February 22 Aim Higher Tuition Scholarships due
March 3 End of Trimester 2
March 3 Living Stations 1:00 pm/7:00 pm
March 3 Fish Fry/Spaghetti Dinner
March 8 Steak Fry--Crystal VFW
March 9 Conferences
March 10 No School Students-Staff Development Day
March 10 Fish Fry/Spaghetti Dinner
March 17 Fish Fry/Spaghetti Dinner
March 24 Fish Fry/Spaghetti Dinner
March 27-March 31 Spring Break
8th Grade History Day
History Day is Thursday, February 16! Eighth graders have been hard at work researching their exhibits with the 2023 national theme "Pioneers in History." Exhibits will be on display in the gathering space from Wednesday, February 15 through Tuesday, February 21. Eighth graders will be presenting their projects between 8 and 11 AM on Thursday, February 16. We will have coffee and donuts for our eighth graders and guests. Please feel free to come!!
Mr. Melius

Extreme Faith Camp-Grades 6-8
Extreme Faith Camp 2023 is coming! Any and all 6th-8th graders are invited to join us this June 26th-30th for Extreme Faith Camp! EFC is our annual Catholic summer camp focused on having kids grow in their personal relationship with Christ. This year we'll be heading to Camp Victory just outside Rochester for awesome games, amazing talks, ropes courses, 9 square, archery tag, laser tag, river tubing, Wacky Olympics, Mass, Confession, Adoration, and so much more! It's the best week all summer!
Aim Higher Scholarship Application Open---2023-2024 School Year
1. Create an account or login to an existing one.
2. Begin filling in the application.
3. Near the end, add your child(ren)'s name when it asks if you'd like to be considered for the Aim Higher Foundation scholarship(s).
4. Submit the application.
Timeline:
February 22 Application closes
March 22 Scholarships awarded and parents notified
October Student's enrollment verified by school
Fliers attached at the bottom of the the newsletter (English and Spanish)
Read our school policies and procedures.
Do you want to volunteer in the classroom? Parents must complete the Essential 3
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis requires the Essential 3 for volunteers who work with students in Catholic schools or parishes. All employees must also complete the Essential 3. ****Cell phones do not work well for Essential 3 and you will receive an error message. Please use a computer.
You may complete all three requirements online at www.virtusonline.org
1. Log in to create your account and watch the Virtus awareness session online. Every 3 years, a new video will be assigned to your account.
2. Successfully complete a background check.
3. Sign a Code of Conduct.
****The Archdiocese requires all volunteers to renew the Essential 3 requirements every 3 years. You will receive an email message when your account is up for renewal.
Updated calendar.
Box Tops---Help us earn extra cash
The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state of the art technology to scan your store receipt. Find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings. We earn 10 cents for each Box Top along with Bonus points. Simply scan your receipt on your phone and Sacred Heart earns money.
Find the Box Tops for Education app and search for Sacred Heart by our zip code---55422.
Sacred Heart Catholic School Mission Statement
Sacred Heart Catholic School is committed to instilling high moral standards rooted in Catholic teachings. We are dedicated to educating the whole child through an integrated C-STEM curriculum. In collaboration with our families, parish, and local community, we maximize individual potential to ensure students are prepared to meet the challenges in the world as disciples of Jesus.