Sacred Heart Catholic School News
April 22, 2024
Things to Know this Week
Reminders:
1. NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY--STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
2. May breakfast and lunch menu is ready for ordering. Don't delay. Hard to believe it is the last menu of the year!
3. Please turn in your Volunteer hours form by May 15th. Families are required to volunteer 20 hours per year.
4. Boys' Baseball-Turn in baseball fees
We have another matching donor for our gym floor! $10,000!
We are pleased to announce that a generous parishioner has come forward with matching grant for our gym floor replacement project.
Now through May 17th, every donation will match dollar for dollar! This means your $20 donation is now $40, your $100 donation is now $200 dollars or your $1,500 donation is now $3,000! Help us reach our goal and provide a beautiful space for our school and our community!
Revised Harassment/Bullying Policy (revised 4/17/24)
Harassment & Bullying
The mission and values of Sacred Heart Catholic School are anchored in the fundamental
principles of Catholic Social Teaching, i.e., that every person is created in the image and likeness
of God and is deserving of respect and safety. In this context, Sacred Heart Catholic School is
committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from harassment and bullying. Any student, faculty, or staff person who undermines the inherent dignity or threatens the safety of another person is not simply in breach of this policy, but also violates the basic tenets of the Catholic faith community.
Definitions:
Harassment and bullying are unwelcome behaviors of any sort, including verbal, written, physical, sexual, psychological, or cyber. Harassment/bullying includes, but is not limited to, unwanted and unwelcome words, actions, gestures, or symbols that make the recipient feel uncomfortable. Harassment/bullying also includes offensive, threatening, intimidating, abusive, or harmful speech or actions made toward another person or through a third party. Whether an action is harassment/bullying is determined by the administration not the intentions of the one who has been accused.
Reporting Harassment/Bullying:
Any student who believes they have been a victim of harassment/bullying, or has witnessed such behavior, is encouraged to promptly tell any faculty/staff member or school administrator. Faculty/staff members who receive such a report are obligated to promptly inform an administrator.
How to File a Report:
The initial report may be verbal or written. Students are strongly encouraged to give the information to a trusted adult or use the SHCS Incident Report on our website to report anonymously. All reports, including verbal reports, will be documented. If a student has physical/written evidence of the harassment/bullying, including emails, text messages, voice mail messages, or other documentation, they should be saved and shared as part of the report or during the investigation.
Investigation:
Upon receiving a report, school administration will promptly and thoroughly undertake an investigation, which will be conducted in a confidential manner to the extent possible. At the discretion of the administration, outside professionals may be engaged, or a Harassment Review Committee may be formed to perform the investigation. Investigative actions and disciplinary outcomes will be determined based on the severity, frequency, and impact of the offense. If necessary for the safety of students or to avoid disruption to the school social or academic environment, the accused may be placed on a temporary out of school suspension pending the investigation. Depending on the nature of the report, law enforcement officials may be notified.
Discipline:
After completion of the investigation, school administration will determine whether harassment/bullying has occurred, and if so, what disciplinary action is appropriate. Discipline for harassment/bullying may include, but is not limited to, detention, parent conference, suspension, loss of co-curricular/athletic eligibility, loss of ability to participate in school trips or activities, and/or expulsion.
No Retaliation:
Retaliation of any form against individuals who report harassment/bullying or who participate in an investigation will not be tolerated. Anyone found engaging in retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.
This policy is posted on our school website along with an online incident report form.
Administrative Interpretation of the Parent/Student Handbook--New Policy
The administration of the school reserves the right to interpret rules and policies of this handbook as individual situations and needs arise. Such interpretations will take into consideration the following two principles: all questionable and enabling behavior must be addressed and confronted for the good of the individual, and when there is a conflict of interest, the common good shall prevail.
Spring Program---Thursday, May 16
The Sacred Heart Spring production of "Cactus Pass Jamboree" is fast approaching! Grades 2,4,6,8, and Kindergarten will be performing for the school at 12:20 pm and for family and friends at 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 16. Please have the eighth graders be at school that night at 5:30 pm with costumes ready to go so we can practice any last minute things. Grades Kinde, 2, 4, and 6 should arrive by 6:15 pm to meet their teachers in the Marian Rooms. The younger grades may wear appropriate western apparel, but it is not required of them to do so. All involved have been working really hard. We are looking forward to the play!
Mr. Melius
2024-2025 School Calendar
Attached below is our school calendar for next year with dates of our major events.
Grandparent/Special Person Day---Monday, May 6th
Please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/43EUKmqsXNwj2MWo6
Grandparent/Special Persons' Day is Monday, May 6th beginning at 9:15 a.m. for PreK-8th grade.
Agenda for day:
9:15 a.m. May Crowning in church. Grandparents/special person go directly to the church. Students will be sitting with their class.
9:45 a.m. Students will meet up with their special person following May Crowning.
9:50-10:45 a.m. Visit classrooms, refreshments, art show in gym, bingo in lunchroom.
****Our 1st graders will be leading our prayer service.
****All students are asked to bring one flower to crown Mary with flowers. Students may bring extra flowers for classmates.
Volunteer Opportunities--Please consider helping
1. Volunteer to help with sorting of Gertens plant orders or help with plant pick up on May 8th. This is now posted.
Did you forget to order plants from Gertens?
We ordered some extra plants that are for sale. Don't forget about Mother's Day on May 12th.
Email Karen if you are interested in purchasing:
Petunia purple headliner night sky hanging basket (2) $39.00
Petunia shortcake blueberry hanging basket (2) $39.00
Geranium dark red hanging basket (2) $43.00
Geranium rose mega splash patio tub (4) $41.00
PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EACH WEEK
April 22-26
NWEA standardized testing begins. This week: Language, Grades 3-8.
Monday
Band/orchestra
Practice drill: lockdown
Tuesday
Band/orchestra
School Store open
2:10 pm Sterling Karate
4:00 pm SHCS baseball game @ Legacy
Wednesday
Administrative Assistant Day--THANK YOU SARAH BOWBACK FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!
8th grade vocations field trip
2:10-4:00 pm Youth group-6th
Thursday
School store open
Friday
No School --Staff development day
Now accepting SAC nominations beginning the 2024-2025 school year
The purpose of this form is to allow candidates interested in joining SHCS's School Advisory Council (SAC) to submit personal and professional information for consideration, as well as, why they are interested and would be a good fit for this role. Please direct any questions you may have to: Karen Bursey, Principal (kbursey@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org) or Laura Carrillo (laurafbarry@gmail.com).
General Eligibility: Each member of SAC shall be:
- at least 18 years of age;
- a registered parishioner, a parent of a student(s) in the school, an alumnae of the school, or a person active in the business or development community for the geographic area in which the school is located;
- prepared to give time and energy to the advancement of the parish school, including attendance at SAC meetings;
- competent in at least one of these areas: Advancement, education programs, finance, policy, strategic planning;
- willing to maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality and to work effectively with others in achieving consensus; and
- ready to support school/diocesan philosophy and mission.
Note: Full or part time parish/school employees including substitute teachers, or their spouses, or anyone currently holding elected or appointed parish office, are ineligible to be a member of SAC, unless granted by the Pastor.
Raffle tickets available at the Parish reception desk
Dates for your Calendar
April 22-May 10 NWEA testing, K-8
April 24 8th grade Vocations field trip
April 26 No School-Staff Development Day
May 6 Grandparents' Day
May 8 Gertens plant delivery--2-6 pm
May 16 Spring Concert--Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8
May 21 Band/Orchestra Concert
May 22 DARE graduation--5th grade
Volunteer Requirement per family--20 hours, K-8
Each family is required to volunteer 20 hours to help support our many programs/events/fundraising that we offer at Sacred Heart Catholic School. Each family must track their own hours and submit the form by the end of the year.
School Supplies Online Ordering is Back for the 2024-2025 school year
We have partnered again with 1st Day School Supplies. This is totally optional for families.
Parent(s) may order school supply kits online and the supplies will be on your child's desk when you come to Back to School Day in August. Note: We do not make any money on the kits, it is only set up for convenience.
Need help paying for tuition?
MN Fundraising Initiative (MNFI) secures contracts with over 23 venues in the greater Twin Cities area including Target Field, Target Center, Canterbury, and US Bank to operate food and beverage concessions stands at their events.
MNFI organizes teams of volunteers from all over the state of MN and WI who work together to run these stands. In turn, MNFI receives donations from these venues. The donations are then used to award grants to families in local communities to allow youth to attend private school, such as Sacred Heart Catholic School and participate in enrichment activities they may not otherwise be able to enjoy. Checks are mailed directly to Sacred Heart in your name.
Many of our school families use this organization to help pay for tuition.
Click on the website and create an account by clicking on the “Volunteer registration”.
School Uniforms
https://www.donaldsuniform.com/home.php?cat=178
Parents may order our spirit wear at Educational Outfitters in St. Louis Park. Spiritwear may be worn on Wednesdays with uniform pants/shorts.
https://minnesota.educationaloutfitters.com/find-my-school/sacred-heart-catholic-school/
Parent Student Handbook 2023-2024
https://sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org/studentparent-handbook/
Do you want to Volunteer in the Classroom or work directly with students? Volunteers 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.
RAM Sports at Sacred Heart
Go luck to our boys' baseball team!
Athletic Director: Seth Wilhelm
swilhelm@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Link:
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 virtues and values rooted in Catholic teachings. We educate the whole child to ensure students are prepared to meet the challenges in the world as disciples of Jesus.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Email: kbursey@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Website: www.sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Location: 4050 Hubbard Ave. N. Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Phone: 763-537-1329
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHCSRobbinsdale