The Rhodes Ahead

Snow days are a fun surprise and I joke that I always have a can of paint ready should we get one, I am glad that we don't do on line days or other such things. Just an update, the Archdiocese has decided to decrease the number of required hours for this year by one day (we require a few more days that the state asks for), so at this point we do not have to make any up.

CPS is hosting an evening for parents to learn from each other, enjoy good conversation and have fun. Just in time for Lent, the Faith and Community night will be on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 in the library.

It will be very low key with some appetizers (feel free to bring your favorite happy hour drink) and then you can chose which stations you visit for a short presentation on one of the five foundation stones or other domestic church topics. There will be a Lent craft that help you prepare your home for the liturgical season coming up in March.

With peers presenting, we hope that you will be comfortable asking questions. There are things that we want to know but feel that it may be a silly question - like how do you start Adoration, does it need to be for an hour, what if I fall asleep, etc.

Grab some friends and come hang out. We promise there will be good conversation. Here is the link to sign up again:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FABA62DAAF49-54704037-cpsfaith

Strength in Surrender,

Kathy Rhodes

If your student is interested in participating, please complete the link: https://forms.gle/b5Kp9yt57wdxDvqE6.

The Talent Show is Friday, March 14 at 1:30pm in the MPC.

We require that you send a short recording of the performance. Similar to last year, this will replace the in-person auditions that have been held in the past.

One video is needed for each act. The easiest way to do this is to create a video, upload it to Google drive and send it to me in an email. If you don't have a Google account, you can also try attaching it to a regular email.

Audition videos can be sent shared with/sent to david.gaustad@faculty.shoj.org.

Videos should include all components of the act, but for large groups, they do not need to include all of the members. If your act has song lyrics, I MUST receive a copy or link to them during the audition process.

The deadline for sign-ups for the Talent Show will be next Friday, February 21. The deadline to submit audition videos is Friday, February 28. If you experience technical difficulties and cannot submit a video, please contact me and we can make other arrangements.

I look forward to a great show this year.

Mr. David Gaustad

MS Science Teacher

The flavor for March 5 is Lemon Twist Strawberry. Remember we are supporting SHOJ sponsorship of two Unbound Students. Here it is: https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2519097

Tuition has been set after much prayer with a desire to be good stewards of tuition and parish support. For in parish tuition (those active parishioners who are growing in the 5 foundation stones). It is as follows:

One Student $ 5450

Two Students $ 8565

Three or More $ 10,660

We understand that it is a commitment to pay for a Catholic Education and want everyone who desires it to have access to it. We encourage those who need it to apply for financial assistance.

It is that time of year when we will start the enrollment process. Please note that all current students are rolled into next year's enrollment and your FACT's account will collect the fees around Feb. 20. You need to notify us in advance if your plans have changed. Please email myself or Cindy if you need to change it.

It is also that time when we will be collecting names of siblings you might want to enroll. Especially those entering Kindergarten. Please go into your admin account and log in. Click the button to enroll for next year and add your additional student. As always please make sure that your information is correct and complete.

7th Grade Preview Day
Friday, February 28th 9:00am -12:00pm

Are you interested in attending Bishop Miege High School? We invite and encourage any seventh grade student interested to attend our half-day preview day in February. Students will interact with Miege students, sit in on a class, tour the school and learn about all the great activities our school has to offer.

Space is Limited - Deadline to Register is
Friday February 21st.

We look forward to meeting you!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

or
here is the actually Link if its easier to recreate a hyper link - https://bmhs-us-ks-878.app.digistorm.com/forms/7th-grade-preview-day

Feb. 21 Mother Son event

Feb. 27 CPS Community and Faith Night Parent workshop

May 20 Last Day of School, 11:30 Dismissal

See the attachment below for information on this Lacrosse Team.

Thanks to those who participated in the CPR/American Heart Association activities over Catholic Schools Week. The school received about $150 in recess equipment for it.

Parish Mission Date & Speaker: Mark your calendars for our Parish Mission on March 2 - 3 with global Catholic speaker, Tim Glemkowski! It will be from 6:30-8:00 each night at Sacred Heart. Click here to learn more about our speaker. Be inspired about how God is calling YOU to so much more! You don't want to miss it.

Both nights:

Adoration: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tim Glemkowski talk: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

New Media Apostolate: Fr. Zarse has launched a new media apostolate with a podcast and a YouTube channel, each offering unique and inspiring content. Check out both platforms to deepen your faith and stay connected! Click here to listen to the podcast & click here to watch the YouTube channel! New content weekly! Be sure to subscribe to both so you get reminded when each episode comes out!

Marketing Communications Specialist Needed: We're hiring! Spread the word to all your creative-minded, graphic design friends. Click here for more details!

Building a Eucharistic Marriage: Strengthen your marriage through a 7-session course focused on deepening your relationship with Christ and each other through the Eucharist. Dates: Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, May 5, & 19. Cost: $30 per couple. Enjoy snacks, private discussions, and expert insights. Contact Erin at erin.rodriquez@shoj.org for childcare assistance. Click here to register.

Youth Ministry Family Night: Families of high school teens are invited to a special Family Night on Sunday, February 23, from 6:00–7:45 p.m., featuring dinner, formation, and prayer. High School Youth Ministry will provide the main entrée; please bring a side dish, dessert, or drinks.

All Parish Serve Day: Our annual All Parish Serve Day is on Saturday, February 22 from 8 am - Noon and includes Mass, breakfast and serve time. Click here to sign up or for more details.

Marriage Prep Facilitator Training: Interested in becoming a marriage preparation facilitator? This spring, the archdiocese offers a flexible, interactive format with weekly video exercises and Zoom meetings. Contact Elizabeth Aguayo at elizabethaguayo@hotmail.com for more info!

Encounter Middle School Youth Rally: A one day retreat for 6th, 7th & 8th graders is on Sunday, February 23 at Prairie Star Ranch. Through engaging activities, inspiring talks, and heartfelt worship, we aim to provide a space where students can connect with their faith, build lasting friendships, and feel empowered to live out their faith. Click here for more details and to register.

Vacation Bible School: Save the date! VBS will be held June 9-13—registration opens March 1st!

Why Grandparents Matter: Open to all parishioners! Dan Spencer, Founder and Director of Legacy of Faith, will be joining us on another new date, Wednesday, February 26 at 9:00 am to talk about the importance of grandparents. Click here for more info and to register.

We are working on getting our new logo to this company to be able to print our sweatshirts and shirts. I hope that it will all be ready soon.

Please know this Calendar may change.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL CALENDAR 2025-2026

Revised 1/10/25

AUGUST

6 Teachers Return

10 SUNDAY Supply Drop off 9:00-11, New Family Meeting 11-12

13 *First day of school *11:30 dismissal

21 Back to School Night

SEPTEMBER

1 NO SCHOOL-Labor day (SOF)

? Lemon Out Free Dress Day

? CPS Parent Meeting

? Donuts with Dads

? Changing Bodies 5th grade Talks 6:30

25 NO SCHOOL- P/T Conference

26 NO SCHOOL

OCTOBER

? School Picture Day

? Muffins with Moms

20/21 NO SCHOOL-End of 1st Quarter

? Trunk of Treat

31 HALF DAY Halloween Parties

NOVEMBER

1 CEF Gaudemaus

21 *11:30 Dismissal-Near and Dear Day

SOF PM

24-28 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving

24 Teacher PD

DECEMBER

? Christmas Program

18 Last Day Before Break

19 NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD

Beginning of Christmas Break

JANUARY

5 NO SCHOOL-Teachers Return

6 *Classes Resume-K-8

19 NO SCHOOL-MLK Holiday

25 Catholic Schools Week Begins

30 *11:30 Dismissal Cardinal Carnival

FEBRUARY

? Class Photos

? Fat Tuesday/Early Valentine Parties

12 NO SCHOOL-Parent Teacher Conference

13 No School – PD Day

16 NO SCHOOL-President’s Day

18 Ash Wednesday

MARCH

? Serve Day/Talent Show

16-23 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break

23 No School Teacher PD

24 *Classes Resume 1-8

25 Classes resume for K

APRIL

2 Holy Thursday Full day of School

3 No School Good Friday

6 NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday

19 Quo Vadis Dinner

20 No School SOF

MAY

1 NO SCHOOL SOF

6 May Crowning

11 Graduation Dinner

12 Graduation Mass

18 Field Day

19 *Last day of School-*11:30 Dismissal

20 Teacher PD

Mrs. Rockers talked to all the students about this volunteer award. These forms are in the documents menu in the miscellaneous file or here is a link to the forms:

https://5il.co/2vdoa.

St. Benedict Rosary Prayer Group will meet on the little playground at 3:06 each Wednesday to pray The Rosary (or at least part of it) for SHOJ school. All are welcome, even littles can come play while you pray. Please join us.

Email: kathy.rhodes@shoj.org
Website: school.SHOJ.com
Location: 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134225520
Facebook: facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicSchool