Sacred Heart School 🤍
April 5th, 2024
Solar Eclipse- April 8th- updated
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth in the correct alignment to block the Sun from Earth fully or partially, depending on your location.
Sacred Heart will be in session for the full day on April 8 including Beyond the Bell. Hudson buses will run a normal schedule.
During the school day students will receive informational facts about the solar eclipse and how to view a solar eclipse safely. Students and staff will be provided specially designed solar eclipse glasses for viewing the solar eclipse. Please remember that it is never safe to look at the sun or view a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses or a special solar filter (sunglasses will not work)!
The eclipse begins at 1:55 PM. The moon will cover approximately 99% of the sun at 3:12 PM. The entire event will end by 4:26PM. If your student rides the bus they could be on the bus for the portion of the eclipse where the sun is mostly covered.
NASA official page for Eclipse Information.
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/
Circle of Grace- will be taught for K-6th grade students
Safe Environment of Young People Mandated by the Diocese of Lansing- Grade level letters were sent home today for your reference
Topics by Grade Level
Kindergarten,1st and 2nd Grade- Identifying trusted adults & unsafe Secrets
3rd and 4th Grade- Trusted adults, healthy boundaries, your voice and removing yourself from situations
5th and 6th Grade- Coping with stress and pressure. Listening to your instincts, healthy boundaries, unsafe secrets, and talking to your parents and trusted adults.
These lessons will be taught during class time beginning next week by Mrs. Atkin and your child's teacher.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information.
Blessings,
Anne Atkin, principal
This curriculum is called Circle of Grace. It is meant to supplement and be integrated into the excellent programs and curricula for the formation of children and young people in our schools and religious education programs. Circle of Grace aims to equip our children and young people by arming them with essential knowledge and skills grounded in the richness of our faith. This curriculum helps children and young people to understand their own (and other’s) dignity in mind, body, and spirit.
What is a Circle of Grace?
The Catholic Church teaches that God has created each of us as unique and special. Genesis 1:27 tells us that we are created “male and female in God’s image” and that God saw this as “very good.” In that goodness, we are meant to respect ourselves and everyone else as persons created and loved by God.
Adults assist children and young people to recognize God’s love by helping them to understand that each of us lives and moves in a Circle of Grace. You can imagine your own Circle of Grace by putting your arms above your head then circle down in front of your body including side to side. This circle, front to back, holds who you are in your body and through your senses. It holds your very essence in mind, heart, soul, and sexuality.
Why is it important to help our children understand the Circle of Grace? God intends our relationships in life to be experiences of divine love. Respectful, nurturing, loving relationships increase our understanding of our own value and help us to love others. It is never too early to help children and young people understand how very special they are and how relationships in life are called to be sacred. Understanding this can help them to protect the special person they are and to be respectful of others.
Adults, especially parents, as they strive to provide a safe and protective environment, hold the responsibility to help children and young people understand and respect their own dignity and that of others. A truly safe and protective environment is one where children and young people recognize when they are safe or unsafe and know how to bring their concerns, fears, and uncertainties to the trusted adults in their lives.
How is the Circle of Grace curriculum different from other protection programs? According to research, one in four girls and one in seven boys will be sexually abused by age eighteen. Many protection programs focus on “stranger danger”; however, up to ninety percent (90%) of the time the perpetrator of abuse is known to the child or young person such as a relative or family friend. Circle of Grace goes beyond just protection by helping children and young people understand the sacredness of who they are and how to seek help through their relationships with trusted adults. It has a strong parent component throughout the curriculum.
First Communion Reminders 😇
Sunday, April 14th- Religious Retreat. Church Hall 12:00-3:00. A parent (or adult) is required to attend with your child.
Bowling for Physical Education 🎳
Wednesdays during April
- Please make sure your child wears socks! 🧦
- Don't forget to return your permission slip and $10.
- Please note that if any child is sent back to school for behavior issues, they will not be permitted to bowl for the remainder of the month.
Upcoming Events
April 5th- Eucharistic Procession and Adoration after Mass.
April 6th- Glow Party in the Church Hall. 6:00-8:00. Hosted by the Parent Group
April 8th- Solar Eclipse Viewing at 2:15 😎
Happy Birthday 🎂
ISAIAH STEIN April 1st~ PK
LILLIANNA HOLT April 5th~ 4TH GRADE
LEILAH LOCKHART April 6th~ PK
MASYN SALLOWS April 6th~ PK
EMMA BEACH April 7th~ PK
DOMINIC MORENO April 18th~ 3rd Grade
LANDIN ROAN April 18th~ K
THOMAS PATTERSON April 19th~ 1st Grade
BRANTLEY VARNEY April 21st~ 1st Grade
EDEN COLE April 26th~ 6th grade
MAXIMUS SHAW April 28th~ 3rd Grade
Contact Information:
Email: aatkin@sacredhearthudson.org
Website: shshudson.com
Phone: 517-448-6405
Mission:
Sacred Heart School provides a faith-filled education built upon Catholic virtues and the life of Jesus Christ. Our students are balanced: confident of mind, academics and Catholic faith.
Vision:
Every child experiences the living body of Christ, serves their neighbor, prays for wisdom and can see through the lens of our gracious, merciful and loving God.