Sacred Heart School News

1. Back to School Day--Wednesday, August 26th from 3:30-5:30 pm in the classrooms. Our picnic will last until 6:00 pm. We thank your PTC group and the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring our picnic. Bring your school supplies on this day.

2. Grades 5-8: SIGN up for Fall sports:

Girls Volleyball

Coed Soccer

Grades 4-8 Cross County

See link below.

3. Used Uniform Sale--August 25-26 8:30-3:30 PM. You may drop off gently used uniforms at the school door. We are NOT accepting uniform pants.

4. Looking for the School Supply List? See the attachment below in the newsletter.

5. We are looking for the following donations:

For the school: Washable Thick Crayola markers, pencils, blue or black pens, colored pencils, colored copier paper, Elmer’s Glue, glue sticks, play doh,

puzzles for preschoolers, gently used games.

For the playground: Nerf footballs, rubber playground balls, jump ropes, soccer balls.

For the nurse’s office: gently used children’s socks(PreK-3rd grade) and boys and girls underwear (PreK-2nd grade)

Kids Club--gently used toys, games, outdoor equipment

August 25-26 Used Uniform Sale 8:30-3:30 pm Cash and checks only

August 26 Back to School Day (Visit Classrooms/Drop off Supplies 3:30-5:30 pm, School picnic 3:30-6:00 pm)

August 31 1st Day of School

September 4 and 7--No School, Happy Labor Day

September 12 Sacred Heart Fun Fest

October 3 School Marathon

We will be sending out an email soon regarding ordering breakfast and hot lunch for August 31-September 30. This year, there will only be the hot lunch option. They have eliminated the cold lunch option due to lower number of orders each day.

K-8th grade: Remember that breakfast and lunch meals are free through the state of MN. Milk comes with every meal, so please do not order a milk unless you want your child to have two milks. You will only be charged if you order an extra entree and/or an extra slice of pizza.

PreK: There is a charge for PreK student lunches. Breakfast is not available.

We ask that if you order breakfast or lunch for your child, that your child eats the meal. If your child refuses to take a meal on a particular day, then Sacred Heart School must pay for the meal. We had many students that did not take breakfast last year and this resulted in a huge cost for our school.

We use Boonli website for parents to order meals. You will see a $10.00 fee the first time you order which helps cover the cost of this website.

Watch for an email very soon so you do not miss out on ordering meals for the 1st week of school.

Sale: August 25-26 8:30-4:30 pm Cash and checks only.

Used Uniform Drop off: If you have gently used uniforms at home, please drop off at the Door 8. We are not accepting pants at this time. We have a huge supply. Drop off jumpers, skorts, uniform shirts and pullovers.

Hola, My name is Flor, and I'm excited to be the new Spanish teacher at Sacred Heart!

Originally from Venezuela, I've spent many years teaching Spanish to Kindergarten through

eight-grade students, using songs, games, and grammar to make language learning fun.

My Catholic faith is the foundation of my life, guiding me to bring patience, kindness, and gratitude

to the classroom. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my college-aged daughter and my

small dog, as well as reading, staying active by exercising at home, and cycling outdoors.

I approach this new school year with faith and a proactive spirit, dedicated to building a

peaceful, harmonious, and respectful environment.

I look forward to a wonderful year!!

Hello! I’m Joann Ellefson and I am excited to be the new Peace of Mind Counselor at Sacred Heart. I have spent the last 45+ years as an educator, mainly as a counselor. I love helping students navigate through hurdles in their lives.

When I’m not at a school, I like to bike, bake, walk, spend time with family and friends and go fishing. I’m still trying to catch the elusive muskie!

I will be at Sacred Heart on Fridays. Feel free to contact me at jkellefson@comcast.net.

Just a reminder that all middle schoolers will need to order a PE gym t-shirt and shorts through Donald's Uniform. Students are also able to wear the navy full zip middle school jacket. We encourage your child's name to be embroidered on the jacket.

NEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: Students in grades 6-8 may wear navy joggers to school BUT they may only be the Donald's joggers.

Use our school code: SacredHeartSTS for FREE Shipping to Sacred Heart.

https://www.donaldsuniform.com/home.php?cat=178

You will find more information on our school webpage:

https://sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org/uniform-policy/

Parents may order our spirit wear at Educational Outfitters in St. Louis Park. Spiritwear may be worn on Wednesdays with uniform pants/shorts.

https://minnesota.educationaloutfitters.com/find-my-school/sacred-heart-catholic-school/

Mr. Melius has a few spots left for piano lessons for the 2026-2027 school year. Simply email Mr. Melius for more information.

jmelius@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org

Sign up for fall sports:

Girls Volleyball, grades 5-8

Co-Ed Soccer, grades 5-8

Cross Country, grades 4-8

There is also a drink donation requirement of one 12-pack of soda, sports drink, or water per student.

Students must be signed up and paid by the start of the season. No uniforms will be given until the fees have been paid.

Volunteers are such an important and valued part of our Sacred Heart Catholic School community. Parents and grandparents are always welcome and encouraged to get involved with their child's education. Whether you are able to spend a few hours a week or a few hours a month, your help is appreciated.

We have posted some volunteer opportunities on our volunteer calendar on our school website.

Each family is asked to volunteer 20 service hours each school year. If hours are not completed by May 15th, a $300 partnership fee will be applied to TADS.

https://sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org/volunteering/

Purpose:
At Sacred Heart Catholic School, we believe that parent and family involvement is vital to the success and strength of our school community. In order to foster this partnership, we require each family to contribute time and talent in support of school events, programs, and activities throughout the year.

Volunteer Commitment:
Each family is expected to contribute 20 volunteer hours per school year. These hours may be completed by any adult family member and should support school-sponsored activities, events, or committees.

Tracking Hours:
Families are responsible for logging their volunteer hours through our new volunteer tracking system called Salesforce. Instructions for signing up to volunteer will be provided at the beginning of the school year. After the event, the volunteer hours will be verified by the event chairperson.

Opt-Out Option:
Families who are unable to fulfill the 20-hour volunteer commitment may choose to opt out by paying a fee of $300 for the 2026-2027 school year. This fee will be assessed and added to your TADS account in April if volunteer hours have not been completed or reported by March 31st.

“Inviting to a meal people who are alone, visiting the sick, providing food for families in need, spending

a few hours in voluntary work and acts of solidarity: these would certainly be ways of bringing into

people’s lives the love of Christ received at the Eucharistic table.” Dies Domini 72

When we receive the love of Christ at the Eucharist it is right to go outward and share that love. Upon

reception into the Body of Christ it is natural for one to then seek to serve Christ’s body in the world.

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST:

• Serve at your parish. Every parish has some ministry opportunities that are

family-friendly (greeters, hospitality, etc.)

• Surprise a neighbor with a bouquet and some cookies.

• Who is someone in need of Christ’s love who you could reach out to?

• Is there an area of your neighborhood that needs a little TLC?

• Does your neighborhood participate in the National Night Out? If so, attend.

• How can the love that you have received at the Lord’s table be shared with others?

• Liturgical Living: August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary. Go to Mass, pray the glorious mysteries, put fresh flowers and a

Mary statue in your prayer space.

• Recommended resource to assist in building habits of prayer is the Hallow App.

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis requires the Essential 3 for volunteers who work with students in Catholic schools or parishes. All employees must also complete the Essential 3. ****Cell phones do not work well for Essential 3 and you will receive an error message. Please use a computer.

You may complete all three requirements online at www.virtusonline.org
1. Log in to create your account and watch the Virtus awareness session online. Every 3 years, a new video will be assigned to your account.
2. Successfully complete a background check.
3. Sign a Code of Conduct.

****The Archdiocese requires all volunteers to renew the Essential 3 requirements every 3 years. You will receive an email message when your account is up for renewal.

The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state of the art technology to scan your store receipt. Find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings. We earn 10 cents for each Box Top along with Bonus points. Simply scan your receipt on your phone and Sacred Heart earns money.

Find the Box Tops for Education app and search for Sacred Heart by our zip code---55422.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is committed to instilling virtues and values rooted in Catholic teachings. We educate the whole child to ensure students are prepared to meet the challenges in the world as disciples of Jesus.

We are dedicated to:

• • Providing opportunities for children to grow in the Catholic faith.
  • Collaborating with parents to support their role as the primary educators of their children.
  • Encouraging children to be thoughtful, compassionate, and respectful to others.
  • Challenging students to meet high academic standards.
  • Promoting C-STEM educational opportunities.
  • Embracing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
  • Creating a growth mindset culture and supporting mental health.
  • Fostering a peaceful, welcoming, and safe environment for students to learn and play.
  • Engaging in local and global community service.
  • Partnering with our parish community to worship and learn from each other.

Email: kbursey@sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Website: www.sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org
Location: 4050 Hubbard Ave. N. Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Phone: 763-537-1329
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHCSRobbinsdale