Sacred Heart Academy Newsletter

Supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year will be included with student report cards. The information will also be posted on our school website and social media sites at the end of June.

Our Field Days are scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th to Monday, June 19th at the Sacred Heart Academy field.

The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District introduced its Student Transportation Parent Portal to families two years ago. This Parent Portal is the best way to access and review your child’s transportation information online. A letter outlining the login process and login information will be included with student report cards.

This portal will tell you if your child is eligible for transportation or not based on their civic address . If your child is eligible for transportation, the portal will also provide you with your child’s bus stop assignment and the pickup and drop off times in the morning and afternoon. You will also be automatically signed up to receive email notifications about routing changes throughout the school year.

If you have any transportation questions, please submit a Student Transportation Public Inquiry Form which can be found on the Student Transportation Icon on the NLESD website (www.nlesd.ca).

As the school year draws to a close, we kindly remind you to return any borrowed school library books and textbooks on or before June 22nd, 2023.

Returning these materials promptly ensures that they are available for other students to use in the future and helps us maintain a well-stocked and valuable library resource. It is crucial that we all contribute to the responsible use and preservation of these educational resources.

The classroom placement process is very complex and many factors enter into the decision making process. Our staff takes class placement very seriously. The task for each grade level team is to develop balanced classrooms based on the knowledge they have about their students. We assure you that each grade level team (with assistance of specialists, guidance counselor, instructional resource teachers) takes much time, effort and care in developing class rosters that result in offering all children a quality educational experience.

Following are factors that are taken into consideration:

• the program needs of the child (IEP, ISSP, Student Assistant Support, Reading/Numeracy Interventions, etc.)
• a balanced ratio of boys to girls
• a balance of academic achievement levels
• behavior factors regarding each student
• social needs and the compatibility of students with others in the classroom
• independent work habits and leadership skills

Once balanced rosters are created, teachers are assigned by the school administration. Since our number one goal is to create balanced classrooms, we are unable to honor requests for students to be placed with specific friends, teachers or classes. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of this process and be assured we will do all we can to ensure thoughtful placement of each child.

It is at this time of year that we begin planning for the next school year. If you have plans to move from this school zone over the summer please inform the school office sacredheartacad@nlesd.ca

We wanted to inform you about an upcoming change regarding cafeteria meal prices at the First Venture Cafeteria, effective September 5th, 2023.

After careful consideration and assessment of their current financial situation, First Venture Cafeteria have found it necessary to adjust the cost of cafeteria meals to $5.00. This price increase is primarily due to the rising costs of food and other essential supplies, which have significantly impacted their budget.

The increased cost of food items, ingredients, and necessary resources required to prepare and serve meals in the cafeteria have gradually risen over time. In order to continue delivering meals that meet the nutritional needs of our students, this adjustment has become necessary to sustain cafeteria operations.

Sacred Heart Academy has two recess and lunch schedules - Primary (K-3) and Elementary (4-7).

Starting next September, all students travelling to school in a private vehicle will be dropped off at the Primary Entrance, and we will open our doors promptly at 8:00 a.m. Our staff will be available to assist and guide students as they enter the building.

Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council is pleased to announce its FREE Summer Reading for Fun Program which runs out of the Burin Peninsula Laubach Learning Center located in Creston South. This program is open to all K-7 students. Students will receive one-on-one tutoring throughout the summer. The program will run from July 10 to August 18th.

Families must make arrangements to register their child(ren) by telephone only by calling (709)729-1176 between June 5-23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, please see attachments below.

🎓 Wishing all the incredible students and staff of Sacred Heart Academy a safe and relaxing summer break! 🌞✨ Special congratulations to Ms. Cheryl Sheppard and Ms. Shelley Brockerville on their well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your dedication and impact on countless lives. Enjoy this new chapter! 🎉🥳

🗓️ Thursday, June 22nd: Last Day of School for Students. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. There will be no cafeteria services on Thursday.

🗓️ Friday, June 23rd: Last Day of School for Staff. School Office closes for Summer Break.

🗓️ Monday, August 28th: School Office Reopens. Online registration for new students moving to our area and school bus courtesy seat application form opens.