news & updates August | 2021

2021–2022 Start Dates

Preschool

Orientation

Last Name A–K

Thursday, August 26

10:00–11:00 am

Orientation

Last Name L–Z

Thursday, August 26

1:00–2:00 pm

First Full Day

Monday, August 30

Kindergarten

Orientation

Last Name A–L

Thursday, August 26

9:00 – 10:00 am

Orientation

Last Name M–Z

Friday, August 27

9:00 – 10:00 am

First Full Day

Monday, August 30

Grades 1–8

Thursday, August 26

Grades 5–8 ONLY (Full Day)

No school Grades 5–8

on Friday, August 27

Friday, August 27

Grades 1–4 ONLY (Full Day)

No school Grades 1–4

on Thursday August 26

Monday, August 30

Grades 1–8 (Full Day)

All students report to school

Welcome from our principal

Mrs. Erin Mascaro!

Hello and welcome to a new school year at Sacred Heart Elementary School! My name is Erin Mascaro and I am the new principal. Although I am new to this position, I have been a part of the Sacred Heart Community for many years as a parent and coach. I look forward to a school year full of joy and learning for our students as I support the dedicated teachers, staff and caring families of our school.

The Diocesan COVID policies for the start of our school year will be announced soon. Michelle Peduto (The Director of Catholic Schools), has assured us that the Diocese is carefully considering the best course of action for the safety of our students and staff. This year, a synchronous virtual option will not be available. However, we are currently exploring an asynchronous option. We look forward to sharing more details with you shortly.

Important Links

Notes from the office

Welcome back to all students and families as we embark on a new and promising school year! We are always willing to assist you and your family with your questions and concerns.

Supply Fee

You may have noticed that a $30, one time only fee for school supplies, was added as an incidental expense to your 2021–2022 FACTS tuition plan. This fee was referred to on the supply list for your child’s grade level. It will be deducted by September 10 using the bank or credit card you entered for payments. This fee pays for materials ordered by the school for use by your child (children) like planners, take-home folders, writing tablets, pencils, etc. Be alert to this fee at the beginning of September.

2020–2021 IOWA Test Results

Test results are now available for those students who were enrolled at Sacred Heart Elementary School last year and took the IOWA tests in May, 2021. The parent copy of the test results will be sent home on Monday, August 30. Look for an envelope from your child containing this important information.

Information coming home on Monday, August 30

The Family Packet (one per family via oldest child; please return to the office by September 15)
Free and Reduced Lunch forms
Test Scores (Returning families)
Missing Registration materials (New families only)
Oakland Catholic Events (Grade 6, 7, 8 girls only)
School Uniform Brochure (Grades 1–8)
Option C logins (New families only)

Cafeteria Information

Dear Parents,

Access to consistent, nutritious meals is fundamentally important to all students as they learn and grow. The food manufacturing and distribution industry is facing many challenges including staffing and labor shortages, as well as rising costs of materials and transportation. As a result, we have to prepare for our lunch program budget to continue to rise throughout the school year. We will therefore need to increase our daily lunch cost to $3.00 per day. Milk remains at .50¢ cents and breakfast at $1.25.

I look forward to seeing the students soon,

Mrs. Maola

Uniform Guidelines

The goal of the dress code is to reinforce a careful and responsible attitude that focuses on learning. Students are to be properly groomed at all times. Attire is to be neat, clean, and modest. Unless special dress has been designated, the school uniform is to be worn at all times during the school day. The students are expected to arrive at school in the uniform as outlined in the Student Handbook. The school reserves the right to enforce these standards as well as those that it may deem necessary.

This year we are offering a new option to the list of permitted “sweaters”. Students in grades 1–8 can wear a crew neck sweatshirt with a Crusader logo that was offered through the Athletic Association last year. If your child does not have one, you can place an order below. This sweatshirt should be worn over the polo shirt or shirt/tie. A collar should be visible.

Order Crusader Sweatshirts

Diocese of Pittsburgh Safe Environment Program

School Volunteer Compliance

All school volunteers must complete these five steps for the Safe Environment Program.

Visit the Virtus Online Safe Environment database and use the access code “protect” create a user name and password.
Complete Child Abuse History Clearance
Obtain FBI Clearance
Complete Protecting God's Children: Online class
Complete Mandated Reporter Training: Online class

Sr. Lynn continues to assist with this program. Information can be sent to [email protected] or dropped off at the school office.

Students entering Grades 5–8

are expected to complete

a Summer Reading Assignment.

Download Grade 5 Summer Reading Assignment

Download Grades 6, 7, 8 Summer Reading Assignment

School Supply Lists

After School Programs

Beginner Chess, Tennis Lessons, and Yoga will be offered as special after school programs this fall. Below please find the registration forms for Tennis Lessons (Mondays, September 13 – October 25) and Chess (Wednesdays, September 15 – October 20).

Yoga will be offered for grades 4–6 on Mondays; Grades K–3 can choose Tuesdays or Thursdays. Registration for Yoga will be available soon.

Chess Registration Form

Tennis Registration Form

2021–2022 Instrumental Music at Sacred Heart Elementary

Mrs. Sherry Traugh is delighted to be offering band instrument lessons to students in grades 4-8 this year. All instruction is provided on Tuesdays during the school day. The band will begin the year with a 30 minute weekly small group lesson. We are hopeful that ensemble rehearsals and concerts will be able to take place if CDC safety measures allow.

First lesson on September 7 for returning students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
NEW beginning band students in grades 4 & 5 will start on September 14

A short introductory meeting will be held with Grade 4 and 5 students on the morning of Tuesday, August 31st to present the instrument options and encourage interest.

For more detailed information and to receive a registration form:

Please email Mrs. Traugh ([email protected]) by August 27 with student name/grade and homeroom.

Registration for fall and winter sports is now open!

FALL SPORTS

Cross Country (grades 1-8)

Soccer (grades K-8)

Girls Volleyball (grades 5-8)

WINTER SPORTS

JV/Varsity Basketball (grades 5-8)

Jump Start Basketball (grades 3 & 4)

Skills and Drills (grades K-2)

Click here to register your athletes

Once you register for a team, make sure you’re connected to coaches and teammates through the Heja app. If you need your team code, please reach out to your parent rep.

Cross Country

Mary Rose Stuhldreher

[email protected]

Soccer

Amy Bair (JV & Varsity)

[email protected]

Lesya Jurgovsky (K-4)

[email protected]

Volleyball

Lisa Hutchinson

[email protected]

Support SHES through the

Shop’n Save S.E.E.D. Program

Link your Perks card from Shop ’n Save to our Sacred Heart School account and every time you use it, we earn points!

Link Your Card Here

Just log in and choose the “seed” program. Choose Sacred Heart School as your school. Once we hit 100,000 points we can have a program from the Carnegie Science Center or the Pittsburgh Zoo hosted at our school for free!

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news & updates August | 2021

2021–2022 Start Dates

Welcome ﻿from our principal

Mrs. Erin Mascaro!

Uniform Guidelines

After School Programs

Support SHES through the

Shop’n Save S.E.E.D. Program

Welcome from our principal