We Are Called

I am so excited that it is football season! I love the excitement that comes with sports. I love watching our Cardinals play as well. As we read the daily Gospel each morning, I am often surprised that something from thousands of years ago, still applies.

Hebrews 12:1 Says, "As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us."

We know that we are all running different races at all times. It is a blessing that we get to support students and families through the races. These trying times have given us opportunities to live our faith, most importantly by praying for each other.

Please see the special opportunity to show support to the Sharp family. On the white ribbon page, there is a place to donate directly to them.

Kathy Rhodes

It seems that Labor Day comes at a good time this year. The students have had some time to adjust to the schedules and now they get an extra day to catch up on rest. It is a great privilege to get to know your children and support them in their social and emotional needs. After the students return, if you think they need extra support please reach out to me. I look forward to working with you, your children, our outstanding teachers and staff to make this a year healthy and happy.

With gratitude,

Lori

The Catholic Education Foundation's annual October Fundraiser for scholarships will honor the Catholic School Teachers as their Angels Among Us Winners. We have several teachers interested in attending and the cost is $260 per person. Please let me know if you are able to help.

We have had 9 positive/presumptive positive students and one positive staff member. We have our testing supplies to be able to test students who have been exposed but are without symptoms so they can avoid quarantine. These students get tested for 5 school days in order to be allowed in school each day. Nurse Mary will discuss your situation with you to determine if you are eligible to be tested at school. We are continuing our mitigation strategies from last year - deep cleaning, frequent handwashing, distancing and masking. The biggest thing that keeps us all healthy is when you are sick to stay home. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

Nurse Mary

Calling 5th-8th grade students interested in creating the 2021-2022 Yearbook!

Yearbook Club will meet Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the school Computer Lab. Yearbook Club will begin Wednesday, September 22.

Students in 5th -8th grade are eligible for Yearbook Club. Yearbook Club will be limited to 13 students per semester. Older students will be given preference if there are more than 13 students wanting to join the Yearbook Club. A “waiting list” will be established if needed.

Yearbook Club members will work with Mrs. Barragree to create the 2021-2022 Sacred Heart School yearbook. They will use computers and digital cameras, select and organize photographs, take some photographs, and decide what words should be used to best express our school year. They will also help decide what cover to use and what sections to include.

Yearbook Club members need to be responsible, reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to work as a team.

We are very excited to offer this free activity for Sacred Heart students! It has been a great success in previous years.

A schedule for Yearbook Club and a Sign-up Form are included in the newsletter. Please complete the sign-up form, cut it off, and return it to the front office or Mrs. Barragree on or before Wednesday, September 15, if you are interested in joining Yearbook Club.

Mrs. Ami Barragree

6th grade, Math, & Yearbook Club

Sacred Heart School

(913) 422-5520 ext. 231

http://barragreeteaching.com

We are looking for adult and teen workers for our After School Care program. Please email kathy.rhodes@shoj.org if you need more information on either of these jobs.

The two PDF forms are below - orders are due Sept. 15.

Sept. 23 Donuts with Dad

CPS Parent Night - fun in the courtyard- more info to come

Sept. 28 Picture Day

Sept. 30 Parent teacher Conferences, no School

Oct. 1 No School

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Thanks to lots of hard work by many people, SHOJ has been approved for the Federal Hot Lunch program. During the 2021-2022 school year funding from Covid 19 related funds will cover the cost of all student lunches. The students will be required to take everything, including milk (a share bucket will be provided).

Email: kathy.rhodes@shoj.org
Website: school.SHOJ.com
Location: 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134225520
Facebook: facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicSchool