Sacred Heart

Elementary School

news & updates

August 26 | Issue 1

THIS MONTH AT SHES

September

02 – No school - Labor Day

03 – No school - Teacher Inservice

03 – PTG Meeting – 7pm, Urban Tap

06 – First Full School Mass - 8:30am

11 – Patriot Day - Prayer Service

20 – Full School Mass - 8:30am

20 – International Day of Peace

23 – 27 - Penny Wars

Updated Parent/

Student Handbook

The Sacred Heart Parent/Student Handbook has been updated and posted to the school website. Please review the handbook and note the minor changes to the uniform/dress code policy.

Parent/Student Handbook

Preschool Handbook

Important Documents

Please complete the following documents for the 24-25 school year. The Internet, Textbook and Library Contract have been recently added.

Internet/Chromebook Policy

Textbook Agreement

Library Agreement

Photo Release Form

Memorandum of Understanding (one per child)

Family Survey

Home Language Survey (new students only)

Welcome back!

We're beyond excited to be back for another school year! The energy is high as we dive into fresh opportunities for spiritual and academic growth. Our classrooms are buzzing with the anticipation of new memories to be made! Let's embrace the challenges and joys that this year will bring, together. We can't wait to see what the 24-25 school year will bring. Welcome Back!

School Counselor’s Corner

Ms. Hannah O’Boyle

As your new school counselor, I am excited to begin getting to know each and every student at Sacred Heart Elementary!

Throughout the school year, I will have the opportunity to observe both your child’s strengths and also areas where they may benefit from additional support. My role is to provide guidance and support in all areas of student development including academic, behavioral, social, and career readiness domains.

I look forward to a wonderful school year and the opportunity to work together to ensure the success of each student!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions at:

hoboyle@sacredheartpgh.org.

Parent Insight Form

Water Bottle Policy

On these hot days, please make sure you send a water bottle with your child to school. We have water fountains available, as needed, but it is good to have a water bottle that is accessible. Please do not send Stanley cups with a straw (or any cup with a straw). We have already had multiple spills just today. Our classroom desks are small and therefore each class has their own water bottle policy. The upper grades keep their water bottles in their lockers, but they are accessible whenever needed. Other classes may have alternate policies. Please review your child's classroom policy.

From St. Jude Parish

Dear Sacred Heart Families,

Below are instructions for signing into the Catholic media platform. It’s called FORMED.

The St. Jude Parish has paid for the subscription so it’s free for teachers, and families to sign up and enjoy.

Click on this link watch.formed.org/login
Insert your email address and click “Next”
The following page will have a dropdown box where you can select “St. Jude Parish – Shadyside/Morningside” or “St. Jude Parish – Pittsburgh”
Then you’re in and have access to a ton of great content

Grace & Peace

Fr. Brendan

Purchase Blocks

Last Chance

Purchase your Steelers Block

by September 1st!

Sacred Heart is sponsoring a 2024 Steelers regular season football pool fundraiser. Games start on September 8, 2024 and run thru January 5, 2025.

Please consider purchasing a block to support Sacred Heart Elementary School.

This block pool will cover 17 regular season games. The cost of one block is $100.00 for the entire season.

Payout of $100 for halftime score

Payout of $175 for the final score

Click on the link for more information and to purchase your block.

Volunteer Sign Up

Irish Festival Volunteer Fundraising Opportunity

We are grateful to Pittsburgh Irish Festival Executive Director, Mairin Petrone (SHES ’02) for partnering with us on a new fundraiser.

Here’s how it works: Sacred Heart volunteers will run the Irish Festival basket and 50/50 raffles the first weekend in September. In return for our help, The Irish Festival will donate 1/2 of their raffle profits to Sacred Heart Elementary School to fund the completion of our locker refacing project.

Please review the available shifts below to volunteer at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival — September 6–8. Click on the button to sign up for the shift(s) you are able to work.

SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Purchase your Steelers Block

﻿by September 1st!

by September 1st!