news & updates | A 2022

COMPLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS

Adults who volunteer with children MUST have all the clearances required of the diocese, the state of Pennsylvania, and the FBI.

Please complete the initial application on virtusonline.org. The code word is 'protect'. Contact Sr. Lynn at slynn@sacredheartpgh.org with any questions. Most clearances are valid for five years.

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Notes from the office

3rd Quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thursday, April 7 from 2:30 – 5:00 pm.

Conferences for the 3rd quarter are not mandatory, but may be requested by parents or the teacher.

April 7th is a half day with dismissal at 11:30am. There is no after school care available on this day.

Please use the link below to request a conference.

Conference Form

Catholic Schools Week

SHES will celebrate Catholic Schools from April 4–8!

Monday, April 4:

Fundraiser for Haiti

Red/Blue Dress Down

Tuesday, April 5:

School Spirit Day

SHES School Spirit Dress Down Day

Wednesday, April 6:

All school Quiz Game and ice cream

Class Color Dress Down Day

Thursday, April 7:

Talent Show

Crazy Sock Day (wear uniforms)

Friday, April 8:

Grade 4/5 Mass (8:30)

Crazy Hat Day (wear uniforms)

Carnegie Science Center Assembly

Living Stations — All School (1:30pm)

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The Sacrament of Confession

Throughout the season of Lent, all Sacred Heart students in grades 3 through 8 will have an opportunity to go to confession with their class.

Living Stations of the Cross

Mrs. Kordesich and Ms. McGrath have been working with 8th grade students, preparing a solemn performance of the living Stations of the Cross to conclude the observance of Lent. Join us on Friday, April 6 at 1:30pm.

Easter / Spring Break

April 13–19, 2022

Sacred Heart School with be closed From Wednesday, April 13 through Tuesday, April 19 for Easter/Spring break. Students and staff will return back to school on Wednesday, April 20.

Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)

Students in grades 2–8 will take the IOWA Tests of Basic Skills during the weeks of April 25 and May 2. Testing is scheduled for the mornings. If it’s necessary to schedule doctor appointments during those weeks, please schedule them in the afternoon. Making up tests that are missed can be difficult and scores are less reliable. We want to give every student the best possible circumstances to achieve their potential.

Congratulations to Neve Reutzel who won the 2022 Sacred Heart Elementary School 2021–2022 Spelling Bee.

Neve will represent SHES at the Diocesan Spelling Bee on Tuesday, May 17th at St. Louise de Marillac School.

Invention Convention

April 1, 2022 at Seton LaSalle High School

Our 4th and 5th grade students have been preparing for Invention Convention!

Invention Convention is a STEM fair where students from elementary schools throughout the diocese share innovative ideas that solve daily problems. It is an opportunity for students to develop skills in problem solving, creative thinking, experimentation, and working with data all while inventing a fun new product! Students will demonstrate and present these skills while giving a sales pitch to judges.

Our students developed an understanding of the engineering process over the past two months and then designed and developed their inventions in small groups. Some invention ideas that have been created this year include a recycle mobile,a train powered by plants, a personal garage car wash, slippers with LED lights to help the user see at night, and a product to help retrieve a basketball while practicing!

Confirmation

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church, Bishop David Zubik presiding

Candidate and Sponsor must report to Auditorium by 6:00 p.m. to be in seats at Sacred Heart Church by 6:15 p.m. for Bishop Zubik to do his traditional Confirmation Opening.

A practice session will be scheduled in April. If sponsors live in the area, they are welcome to attend. If not close or available, a parent may attend in their place.

A recording of the January 6 meeting is posted on the St Jude Parish website.

For any questions or concerns please email mike@saintjudepgh.org

First Communion

First Communion Retreat & Rehearsal

Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

First Communion

Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

Please report to Sacred Heart School at 11:00 a.m. Students will report to room 110 or 108 based upon seating for mass (to be determined at the retreat and rehearsal). Communicants will walk over to Sacred Heart Church by 11:15 a.m. (outside if weather permits, or via tunnel if inclement weather)

A parent information session will be scheduled in March after First Reconciliation. By then we hope to have a better idea of the COVID restrictions that will be needed for mass. That call will likely take place over Zoom. If restrictions lessen, we will conduct the meeting at Sacred Heart Church. More will be discussed at the First Reconciliation sessions for the latest, up to date information — including seating arrangements for the mass.

For any questions or concerns please email mike@saintjudepgh.org