SHGS Newsletter
August 11, 2020
Notes and News
Dear SHGS Families,
I pray this newsletter finds you and your family well. I hope you are a having wonderful summer!
Please note that this newsletter has quite a bit of information for September. I will be sending weekly newsletters as our main means of school communication, please email me directly at tstrub@shgsyonkers.org if you would like me to change or add another email address to receive future newsletters.
Survey:
It is of the utmost importance that you complete the survey. For those that have missed it, or for those that would like to change their response, I am relinking the survey below. The survey will close at noon Wednesday, August 12th.
Based on class enrollment, square footage of classrooms, social distancing requirements, and number of students opting for remote learning only. Classes are being determined for 5 day in-person or hybrid.
Cohort A: Monday and Tuesday in person learning, Thursday and Friday remote learning, every other Wednesday in person learning.
Cohort :B Monday and Tuesday remote learning, Thursday and Friday in person learning, every other Wednesday in person learning.
Survey Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOks2YjVefQ5TZjmykqZdvsT7fgmrcvVfNsszoBxyfW9w1zA/viewform
Faculty Changes:
New Math Teacher for Grades 5-8:
I am so happy to introduce Mrs. Stathis, our new math teacher for Grades 5-8 (see announcement details below)
4th Grade:
I am so happy to announce that Mrs. Michalski will be our new 4th grade teacher.
Calendar 2020 - 2021
The tentative SHGS 2020-21 calendar is now available (see below). Please note this is a draft calendar and is pending final approval.
Lunches
Please note that we will not be providing breakfast or lunch this school year. All children must bring in their own "bag lunch" including a drink and a snack.
They should be easily managed by your child and not require refrigeration or the microwave. All lunches/lunch boxes should be clearly labeled with your child’s name on it. Lunches will be eaten in your child’s classroom and no food will be shared with another student.
Uniform Update
For the first quarter, students have following options to wear each school day:
· A Spirit-Wear shirt and P.E. Shorts/Sweats
· P.E. Uniform -
· Regular Uniform
Smart Tuition and First Payment
All August invoices have been sent out! Please let me know if you have not yet received one. We understand that families’ circumstances may change, and you may be forced to withdraw from Sacred Heart Grade School. As a reminder, parents must inform the school by email by August 20th to avoid any financial obligations.
We wish you all a fabulous week. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Warm Regards,
Tracy Strub
Welcome Our New Middle School Math Teacher
Welcome Mrs. Stathis
It is with great enthusiasm that I share the news of the hiring of Mrs. Valerie Stathis as our new Middle School Math Teacher for students in Grades 5 to 8. Mrs. Stathis comes to us with over 25 years of experience successfully teaching mathematics to students in grades 5 through 8 as well as NYS Algebra I/Regents.
Mrs. Stathis is looking forward to teaching math and joining the Sacred Heart Grade School community. We are blessed to have Mrs. Stathis join the faculty of Sacred Heart Grade School, please join me in welcoming her to our school community.
Tentative 2020-21 Calendar
SHGS 2020-21 Calendar (Tentative)
September-
9th - First Day of School- All Grades
11th – No School - Conference Day
19th - First Communion, (2019-20 Class)
21st - Fall MAP Testing Begins
October-
2nd - Early Dismissal - 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (Prek4)
3rd - First Communion, (2019-20 Class)
8th - Progress Reports
9th - No School - Conference Day
10th - First Communion, (2019-20 Class)
12th – No School - Columbus Day Observed
14th - Safe Environment Lesson, K - 8
19th - TACHS Deadline
November-
6th - TACHS Test for Grade 8
Early Dismissal – 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (PreK4)
End of Quarter 1
11th – No School - Veterans Day
24th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (K-8) - Parent Conferences
Full Day (PreK3 and PreK4)
25th - 27th - School Closed – Thanksgiving Break
Happy Thanksgiving!
December-
4th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (PreK4)
24th - 31st - School Closed, All Grades - Christmas Break
Merry Christmas!
January-
1st - School Closed - Happy New Year!
8th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (PreK4)
18th – No School - MLK Day
29th – End of Quarter 2
31st - Catholic Schools Week Begins
February-
5th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (PreK4)
12th - No School – Conference Day
15th & 16th – No School - Presidents’ Day Observed
17th - Ash Wednesday
March-
12th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (PreK4)
17th – St Patrick’s Day
28th - Palm Sunday
31st – No School
End of Quarter 3
April-
1st - 11th - School Closed – Easter Break
Happy Easter!
27th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (K-8) - Parent Conferences
Full Day (PreK3 and PreK4)
May-
7th - Early Dismissal – 11:45am (PreK3, K – 8), 1:00pm (PreK4) 14th - School Closed, All Grades
14th – No School
28th & 31st – No School – Memorial Day Observed
June-
12th - 8th Grade Graduation
15th - PreK 3 Moving Up Ceremony and Last Day
16th - PK 4 Moving Up Ceremony
17th - Kindergarten Graduation & Last Day
18th - Last Day of School for Grades 1 – 7
Snow Days: Built into our calendar are five snow days. In the event that the school must close due to weather conditions, we will give back the following dates in this order:
5/14, 3/31, 5/28, 4/1, 4/9
Make Up Days: In the event that the school must close for weather, beyond the five built in snow days, we will use the following dates as make up days in this order:
4/6, 4/8, 4/7, 6/21, 6/22
Important Dates
Wednesday, September 9th: First Day of School - All Grades
Friday, September 11th: No School- Conference Day
About Us
Email: tstrub@shgsyonkers.org
Website: shgsyonkers.org
Location: 34 Convent Avenue, Yonkers, NY, USA
Phone: (914) 963- 5318
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Twitter: @SHGSYonkers