November 4 | Issue 12

VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Our students will participate in our traditional Veterans Day observance on Monday, 

November 11th at 10:00 in the Activities Building.

The observance of this holiday began shortly after World War I in 1918 as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service during World War I. 

The day was originally called Armistice Day. In 1954, the name of the holiday changed to "Veterans Day" in order to honor all veterans, living and deceased.

Our students are invited to bring a photo of their relatives and family friends to the service. The children will be invited to hold up the photo while the song “Thank You, Soldiers” is sung.

Additionally, you can still put the photos on until Thurs., Nov. 7. The photos will be displayed on the gym TV monitor.

Teaching students the importance of honoring veterans and all service men and women instills in them gratitude, compassion, commitment, honor and courage that are foundations of a Christ-like life. 

Join us at the Activities Building on November 11th at 10:00.

*Parking in the Activities Building lot is not permitted.

The Pittsburgh Popcorn Company Fundraiser

See the link below to order some DELICIOUS popcorn from The Pittsburgh Popcorn Company!

Every order helps SHES PTG fund school programs while also supporting the local business of a SHES family! Thanks Rob & Genalle Day! 

Popcorn is expected to go home just in time for the Thanksgiving break- makes a great holiday snack or hostess gift!

Use this link below to order.

Orders must be submitted by the end of the day on November 8th. 

Thank you for supporting Sacred Heart while enjoying Pittsburgh Popcorn! YUM!

Sacred Heart Turkey Trot-Thanksgiving Morning:

Register by November 13th!

Sacred Heart and St. Bede are joining forces this year for our fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day!

Register by November 13th. Each registration includes a long sleeve Turkey Trot race shirt.

Gobble Gobble!

Please note: The registration includes choosing which school you are registering with, Sacred Heart or St. Bede. Any fundraising profits from Sacred Heart families will go to Sacred Heart. So far we have 40 participants!

Teacher Appreciation- Thank You Note

During the month of November we provide all the teachers and staff at Scared Heart with a Thank you note. We are trying to fill cards for all the staff. Please click on the link below and sign up to write a little thank you note! Please see the directions in the description of the sign up. 

ALL CARDS MUST BE TURNED TO THE OFFICE FRIDAY 11/8. 

Thanks everyone,

Jackie Mariano

ART Room Service Project

The Art Room will be creating Christmas Cards this year as a Service Project. 

Cards will be distributed to Pittsburgh area Nursing Homes and Senior Care Centers.

Please consider donating supplies found on the Art Room Amazon Wish List, to ensure that we can complete this service project, and continue this tradition in the years to come! 

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4eU8vXK 

Thank you! 

Mrs. Kollar

Lunch/Recess Duty

Thank you to everyone that has helped to support our Parent Volunteer Program for lunch/recess duty. 

Your help has allowed the lunches to run smoothly and efficiently and helped to keep our students safe and active as they play outside.

We have had a great start to the school year with so many families volunteering. Thank you! Please help us to end October and November with filled sign ups.

If you are unable to volunteer during the school, but would like to fulfill your duty requirement, please contact Ms. Theresa in the school office to become a contact person that reminds parents of their duty days and helps to find substitute volunteers as needed.

If you have completed your family's 6 required days, but are available to help more, please sign up. We appreciate your support.

Clearances are required and Sr. Lynn can assist with any clearance questions. Please email her at slynn@sacredheartpgh.org.

Locker Fundraiser

We are approximately $4,000 away from completing our locker project!

Our goal is to complete this 150th anniversary project by the end of this school year.

Locker sponsorships levels:

• 1 Locker — $150 donation
• 2 Lockers — $200 donation

We are so close to our goal. Click the link below for more information and to sponsor a locker.

Thank you for your support.

Fundraising Update

From the Parent/Student Handbook: The diocesan policy for funding in the elementary Catholic schools calls for each school to have fundraising activities to generate at least 10% of their total operating budget. To the extent possible, families of Sacred Heart Elementary School are asked to support the school fundraising efforts through participation and volunteering of time. All fundraisers, unless otherwise noted, are for the sole use of Sacred Heart Elementary School.

The annual fundraising goal for Sacred Heart is $150,000. That means that each family (300 families) should contribute approximately $500 worth of fundraising per year in order for us to meet our goal.

If you are unable to or would prefer not to be obligated to participate financially in all fundraisers, but would like to help us meet our goal, you can pay all or part of the the $500 Family Fundraising Buy Out through FACTSgiving using the link below.

Raffle tickets were distributed on November 1st. If you received your raffle tickets, but would like to opt out of future fundraisers, you can still make a fundraising opt out donation using the link below.

Sacred Heart Elementary School Mission Statement

Sacred Heart Elementary accepts the challenge of the Roman Catholic Church in the Pittsburgh Diocese to educate children preschool through grade eight in a spiritually nurturing and disciplined environment. Our primary purpose is to form students in the likeness of Jesus Christ as evidenced in the values and teachings of the Church.

The school program is a dynamic blend of traditional curricula and methods in conjunction with contemporary educational theories and practices. We celebrate the cultural diversity within the Sacred Heart School community and strive to develop within our students a desire to discover and serve God and humanity.