The Rhodes Ahead

With the start of Lent last Ash Wednesday, we keep hearing the words prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Many of the readings during Masses these first weeks encourage us to do these as a way to ensure that we focus our life on the eternal life that is to come, developing virtues to maintain our focus rather than the distractions of this life. If you had a chance to attend the Mission last Sunday or Monday, you were reminded of our truth that Tim Glemkowski, author of Made for Mission, challenged us to embrace our baptismal call to evangelization, shifting from maintenance-mode faith to a dynamic, mission-driven Church. As the mission closed, the facility master plan was placed at the feet of the Lord (symbolically at the foot of the renovated statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) as a reminder for us to pray for God's will in the plan. It will be revealed to us on the evening of March 25 when we celebrate Mary receiving from Angel Gabriel that she will bear a son who will be our Savior.

Please pray for this plan as it will impact our school and parish in so many ways. It is always amazing to see what can be accomplished with many people working together - let's start now by praying for this! God bless SHOJ!

Strength in Surrender,

Kathy Rhodes

We understand that there are times that morning medication gets forgotten and kids get to school without it. If you need to give your child a dose of medication (prescription or over the counter), I ask that it either be given directly to your child by yourself, if a loose pill is brought into the school or it be brought in a labeled prescription container or OTC medicine bottle. With fake medications being manufactured at alarming rates, I do not feel comfortable (myself or any other staff member) handing a loose pill to a student. We appreciate your understanding on this safety issue regarding medication administration.

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to Nurse Mary.

Thank you for the tremendous response! Kansas Assessments are taking place in a few weeks and we want to support our 3rd through 8th grade students. We are creating snack bags to encourage our hard-working students throughout the testing sessions. If you would like to help us with this project, please see the sign-up link for more information. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8A62FA46-54762160-kansas

MS Science Teacher

Monday: Fox in Socks wear crazy socks

Tuesday: Hats Off to Reading wear a fun hat

Wednesday: Let’s Go Royals wear blue/Royals shirt with uniform bottoms

Thursday: Cozy Up to a Good Book wear pajamas

Friday: Serve Day and Talent Show wear spirit shirt with uniform bottoms

March 10-13 Read Across America Celebration

March 13 Middle School Musical

March 14 Serve Day - Talent Show

March 17-21 Spring Break

March 24 Grades 1-8 Return, Kindergarten Screening for 2026

March 25 Kindergarten Students Return

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.

United in Him: Join us on March 10, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 PM at Queen of the Holy Rosary for a powerful night of worship with Nick Redd and Wade McNutt. Hundreds of high school students will unite for adoration, praise, and community. Invite your friends and don’t miss out!

Stations of the Cross: Starting Friday, March 7th, join us Fridays of Lent for the Stations of the Cross!

We need two candle bearers and one cross bearer for six Fridays during Lent. Sign-up

Coffee & Donuts: This Lent, we will fast from Coffee and Donuts after Mass as a simple way to deepen our friendship with the Lord. Thank you for joining us in this season of prayer and reflection.

Magnify Women's Retreat: Sacred Heart is hosting the Magnify Women’s Retreat on Saturday, March 29. This inspiring day will include morning prayer, adoration, confession, and Mass, as well as a panel discussion featuring women and priests from the Archdiocese. Experience fellowship and spiritual renewal with other women as we grow in faith together. We hope to see you there! Register here!

Online Marriage-Mini Course: Learn to love smarter, not harder! Take the online, on-demand mini-course from EverMore in Love. Use Promo Code: LENT40 for a discount. Sign up here!

Lenten Course: Join Scott Hahn this Lent for a free 7-week video series on the seven last words of Christ. Each week, enjoy 30-minute reflections and sacred music by Floriani. Sign up here!

Mother Daughter Tea Party: Join us on Sunday, March 30th, from 1-3 PM. Tickets are $30 for Mother/Daughter, $10 for each additional daughter, and $15 for grandmothers and aunts. Fancy dress and big hats are encouraged for this special afternoon of tea, treats, and memories! Register here!

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.

Daily Gospel Reflections for Families
Establish a daily family prayer habit with reflections in print or audio. Start here.

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

Vacation Bible School: VBS will be held June 9-13—registration is open!

Adult Volunteer Sign-Up

7th-12th Grade Volunteer Sign-Up

Child Registration

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