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The  Viking  View  Sacred Heart School

James L. Faroh, Sr., Principal

“Where God and Education Lead the Way” August/September 2018

Vol. 10 Issue 1

A Note from the Principal

Dear Sacred Heart School Families,

Wow, the first day of school was great! The excitement and anticipation of a great 2018 - 2019 school year was evident throughout the building. As I toured the school, I enjoyed seeing our Sacred Heart Family again! We have 52 new students at Sacred Heart School this year. We are always happy to welcome new students, so spread the good news to friends and neighbors about the great things happening at Sacred Heart School. Some of our classes are full, but there are some openings in some grades.

Our school theme is, “Going Above and Beyond!” We set a high academic standards and have full accreditation from AdvancED Accreditation and the State of Indiana. Our ISTEP+ test scores from last year were given recently to individual students’ parents, and our school continues to do well on all our assessments. Our goal this year is to continue our excellence and meet even higher expectations by starting with each student at his or her ability level, and “Go Above and Beyond!”

We are strengthening our STREAM Program to help prepare our students for their future. Mrs. Andrea Komorowski, our new STREAM Coordinator, along with our teachers have completed a computer coding training this summer and are signed up for another STREAM professional development training on Wednesday, October 24th. The training is titled “Engineering is Elementary”. The program is presented by certified instructor Dr. Matt Klosser, University of Notre Dame Professor and brother to our STREAM coordinator Mrs. Andrea Komorowski.

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Great News! We have utilized the Next Big Event Funds and have purchased 80 ipads and cases, 30 headphones, and 30 keyboards. We also have purchased a license through Cisco Meracki which will help provide a stable and a secure network within our school among all ipads.

Every day I give thanks for the many blessings here at Sacred Heart. Please continue to pray for our Sacred Heart Family as we “strive for perfection”.

Meet SHS Night

P lease p lan to attend the “Meet SHS Night” on Wednesday . August 15 th . Th is w i l l

be a “Parents On ly” meet ing in order for parents to get the most out of the meet ing . A l l parents & staff w i l l meet in the gym at 6:00pm for a short

meet ing . Then there w i l l be three sess ions to v i s i t rooms . The f i rst v i s i tat ion sess ion w i l l beg in @ 6:30pm , the second sess ion w i l l beg in @ 7:00pm , and the th ird sess ion w i l l beg in @ 7:30pm . My suggest ion i s to v i s i t the c lassroom of

your youngest f i rst and work your way up the grades . I t i s important , i f poss ib le , to be there when the sess ion beg ins to be ab le to hear a l l the

informat ion from your ch i ld ’ s teacher . Commun icat ion between home and schoo l i s one of the KEY factors in the success of your ch i ld ’s educat ion . Aga in , we

look forward to a great year !

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S  T  R  E  A  M  

Science,  Technology,  Religion,  Engineering,  the  Arts,  &  Math  What  is  it?  

o The  integration  of  STEM  subjects  Science,  Technology,  Engineering,  Math,  in  addition  to  the  Arts  and  Religion.  

o An  emphasis  on  skills  that  will  better  prepare  students  for  the  21st  century,  with  Gospel  values,  and  a  rigorous  curriculum.  

o The  process  of  STREAM  embodies  what  SHS  has  practiced  for  many  years.  

 

STREAM  includes  Project  Based  Learning,  which  has  an  interdisciplinary  approach  to  learning  and  develops  good  decision  makers  and  

global  responsibility.  

 

1. STREAM  begins  with  an  essential  question  

2. Includes  a  rigorous  task  that  involves  multiple  content  areas  

3. Includes  21st  century  skills:  critical  thinking,  communication,  and  collaboration  

4. Revisions  with  help  of  an  “expert”  

5. Publicly  presented  product  

6. Assessment  

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Mrs. Komorowski, along with the teachers, has new, innovative plans in STREAM for the school year. Look for Mrs. Komorowski’s letters throughout the year called Swimming Up STREAM for updates on our progress. It takes the effort and hard work of many people to make SHS such a great success. We couldn’t be all that we are without our awesome volunteers! We welcome and depend on our parents and grandparents to help with various activities and events with our students. Please see our list of extended day STREAM activities/clubs later in this letter.

In an effort to do our best to keep our students safe, our Diocese has put into place a "Safe Environment Program" for all of our volunteers.

Please contact the office if you are interested in helping so you can complete the required training before you come in to volunteer. You must contact the office at

least 1 week prior to any volunteering.

Thank you!

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AR BOOKS

If you would like an easy way to check for AR Books, you may go online to

www.arbookfind.com. Type in the title and/or author of your child’s book and this site will tell you the level of the book, the number of points the book is worth, and a very brief description! An exciting year of

AR celebrations is being planned! A Dance, a Skating Party, a Bowling Party, and a Summer collection of

coupons are the four grading period prizes.

NEW STUDENTS at SHS

We want to extend a BIG WELCOME to the following students who are new to Sacred Heart School this year.

Cohen armey, Rosalie Burgess, Jordyn Gabryluk, Cassandra Johnson, Claire Mangan, Ace Richcreek, Charlotte S indelar, Enzo Tucciarelli , Isabella Valazquez, Grace Watson, Molly Yocum. Aurore Jaumard, Ashton Lantz, Katie Mccullough, Julian Miller, Sophia Nolin, Harrison Popenfoose, Baylor rose, Londy Valdez, Evan Wolfe, Chloe Clemens, Evan Corbin, Delaney Hansen, Noah Hatfield, Emily Rooney, Emil il iano Nunez, Teddy Wallen, Sevastion Alvarez, Nicole Bautista, Ivy Griff ith, Kevin Guit ierriz, Jose Lopez, Bryan Roque, Aadhvik Vikran, Michael Kane, Mateo Nunez, Mauric io Nunez, Yandel Nunez, Evie Leamy, Sammy Lopez, Andrea Matinez Lora, Gio Nunez, Lukas Tio, Aubrey Griff ith, Kaiden Moore, Y imeli Roque, Andrew Nunez, Charlotte Tio, Dominic Griff ith, Lupe Guadian-Nunez, Elie Leamy, Rubi Alvarado & Juan Nunez

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Girls’ Volleyball

Soccer

Girls’ Basketball

Boys’ Basketball

Cheerleading

Track

Adoration Club

Chess Club

Family Groups

Green Team

LEGO Club

Robotics Club

Sacred Heart Singers

Scouts

Spanish Club

Student Council

Technology Club

Tumbling & Twirling Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Viking Watch

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Sacred Heart Administration, Faculty, and Staff 2018 - 2019

I proudly share the names of the professionals that will be leading our students this school year:

Fr. Jonathan Norton, Pastor Mr. James L. Faroh, Sr., Principal Mrs. Winona Drake, Administrative Assistant, Media Director Mrs. Kris Rastrelli, Office Assistant Mr. Colin Clemens, Technology Instructor & Coordinator Mrs. Reyne Miller, Nurse & School Safety Specialist Mrs. Andrea Komorowski, STREAM Coordinator & Resource Teacher Mrs. Paula Kelsey, PreK3 Teacher & KPrep4 Teacher’s Assistant Mrs. Cindy Hollowell, KPrep4 Teacher & Preschool Director Mrs. Monica Smith, K Teacher, Assistant Lead Teacher Mrs. Christy Fulk, Gr. 1 Teacher Mrs. Patti Faroh, Gr. 2 Teacher Mrs. Sharon Roe, Gr. 3 Teacher Mrs. Teresa Woods, Gr. 4 Homeroom Teacher & Grades 4-6 Mrs. Lee McGuire, Gr. 5 Homeroom Teacher & Grades 4-6 Mrs. Dottie Kissell, Gr. 6 Homeroom Teacher & Grades 4-6 & Lead Teacher Mr. Ron Hutcherson, P.E. Instructor Mr. Steve Campbell, Music Instructor, School Safety Specialist & Teacher Assistant Ms. Crystal Drake, Spanish Instructor Miss Finola La-Folette, Art Instructor Mrs. Amy Arscott, Teacher Assistant Miss Katlyn Brown, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Linda Campbell, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Nancy Felger, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Julie Grothouse, Teacher Assistant & Office Assistant Mrs. Karla Leamy, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Jill Lopez, Lunch Coordinator & Teacher Assistant Miss Maddie Nickles, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Katie Palmer, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Mia Sindelar, Teacher Assistant Miss Darcey Vilamaa, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Emelyn Wilkinson,Teacher Assistant Mrs. Deb Wiseman, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Andrea Wolfe, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Carolyn Perry, Clinical Social Worker/Counselor Mrs. Karen Kelsheimer, Director of Liturgical Music

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Mrs. Cathy Smith, Director of Catechesis & Gr. 3 Religion Teacher Mrs. Chrissy Leeuw, Speech Language Pathologist Mr. José Quezada, Custodian and Spanish Language Assistant Mr. Allen Danko, D.A.R.E. & Security Officer

Special thanks to our Custodians, Mr. Quezada and his assistant, Miss Aguilar, who did all kinds of cleaning jobs this summer.

The school sparkles from top to bottom!

Thank you to Mr. Chuck Whitcraft for the many maintenance projects he did around the school.

Also, thank you to Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Cameron & Mrs. Grothouse for getting our school operation all set up for another successful year!

We are so pleased and blessed with all the volunteers at Sacred Heart School! Thank you goes out to the H.A.S.A. Officers, Board of Education Members, SCRIP Volunteers, World’s Finest Chocolate Sales Coordinators, Classroom Helpers, Field Trip Chaperones, Volunteer Coordinators, Coaches, Bulletin Board Designers, Hot Dog Day, Concessions, Scouts, Burger King Booklets, School Carnival, Catholic Schools Week, Musicals, Chess Club, Box Tops, Campbell Labels, Robotics Club, LEGOs Club, Twirling & Tumbling Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Green Team, Adoration Club, Spanish Club, Technology Club, Thanksgiving Feast, Uniform Volunteers and the many, many other events, clubs, & activities that happen throughout the year!

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Fall Spor ts

Fall Sports are now underway for grades 4-6. Come

and support your Viking Volleyball and Viking Soccer Teams!

Soccer Practices this week are Monday 5:00 – 6:30pm (parent meeting following), Wednesday 3:30 – 4:45pm

& Thursday 3:30 – 5:00pm.

Volleyball Practices this week are Monday 4:00 – 5:30pm (parent meeting following), Wednesday 2:30 –

4:00pm, and Thursday 4:00 – 5:30pm.

The following coaches will head up the teams:

Volleyball Coaches – Mrs. Danielle Henderson & Mr. Shane Henderson

Soccer Coaches – Mrs. Kris Rastrelli, Paul Boyd &

Nico Jaumard

Thanks to all Coaches who give so generously of their time!

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Volleyball and Soccer games 5:00PM

Thursday, Aug. 30th SHS @ Madison Monday, Sept. 10th Leesburg @ SHS Monday, Sept. 17th SHS @ Harrison Monday, Sept. 24th Claypool @ SHS

Monday, Oct. 1st SHS @ Lincoln Volleyball & Soccer Tournament @ WCHS TBD

Go Vikings Go!

Thank you coaches for your time

Soccer — Kris Rastrelli , Paul Boyd & Nico Jaumard

Volleyball — Danielle Henderson & Shane Henderson

There is also a Volleyball benefit game at SHS with the area Homeschool Team on Monday, August 20th at 5:00pm.

Chat with the Principal

I am always happy to hear any ideas you may have to help benefit the students of our school. Please share them with me. All parents/guardians please come in and talk with me about any ideas, suggestions, questions or concerns. No appointment is necessary. If you come in and I’m not available at that time, I will make an appointment with you.

School Uniforms Please abide by the dress code rules and if there are any questions, please see the Parent/Student Handbook, ask a staff member or myself. Our dress code and uniforms help our students to, “Dress for Success!” and help us create our team!

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Drop  o f f  and  P ickup  Procedures  For  the  sa fe ty  o f   everyone ,   it  is  important  that  each  person  follows    the  same  drop  off  &  pick  up  procedures.  Please  get  in  the  pick  up  line,  

 in  your  car,  to  pick  up  your  child(ren).      We  ask  that  you  do  not  walk  up  to  the  door  to  pick  up  your  child(ren)  unless  it  is  absolutely  necessary.    For  security  as  well  as  a  safety  measure  for  staff  to  know  with  whom  children  are  leaving,  we  are  asking  for  your  cooperation.  Please,  under  no  

circumstances  should  you  pull  into  the  handicap  parking  spaces  to  drop  off  or  pick  up  your  child(ren).  Please  use  the  parking  lot  across  the  street  

if  there  are  no  empty  spaces.    

Please  know  that  you  are  always  welcome  in  the  school  and  encouraged  to  come  in  at  any  other  time.  

     

THE  ‘FAST  PASS’  IN  THE  PICK-­‐UP  LINE!      

The  Alderfer  &  Silcox  families  have  "Fast  Passes"  this  year  which  were  won  last  Spring  at  

the  SHS  "Next  Big  Event"  fundraiser.    These  "Fast  Passes"  allow  the  owner  to  skip  and  

move  to  the  front  of  the  car  pick-­‐up  line.    Please  do  not  think  this  family  is  cutting  the  

line.    If  you  are  interested  in  this  fast  pass  for  the  2018-­‐2019  school  year,  it  may  be  an  

auction  item  at  our  "Next  Big  Event"  fundraiser  in  February  2019.      

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NWEA Assessments

Fall NWEA Assessments will begin for Grades K - 6 on Monday, September 10th through Friday, September 21st. Students will be assessed again in January and May. This will allow the school to not only monitor progress, but to help drive instruction based on students’ strengths and weaknesses. The tests are over reading, language arts and math skills.

A lot of questions can be answered by going to the NWEA web site at: http://www.nwea.org

ILEARN Testing Dates Grades 3-6

The State of Indiana Department of Education will be utilizing the new ILEARN assessment in the place of ISTEP

for Grades 3 and up.

The test dates are Monday, April 22 – May 23.

DIBELS

This year we will administer DIBELS to grades K and 1.

IREAD3 IREAD3 will be administered to 3rd graders the week of March 18th.

All of the above assessments will give your child’s teacher a very clear picture of your child’s abilities and provide a tremendous plan to guide instruction to meet each and every child’s academic program. As you may know, education today is very prescriptive which will result in tailoring instruction to a child’s needs. We are planning to continue to make great strides for student achievement. Please make every effort to have your child(ren) in school

and try not to schedule appointments during the above assessment times. Thank you.

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G r a n d p a r e n t s / G r a n d F r i e n d s D a y

Grandparents/Grand Friends Day will be Friday, September 14th

The agenda will begin with 8:00am All School Mass, to the gym for refreshments,

classroom visits followed by recess.

Students will say goodbye to their guests at 10:15am and school will resume.

Pictures will be available during the morning. Our Home & School Association will be treating Grandparents / Grand Friends to a

picture this year. Thank you in advance to them for this kind gesture and all that they do for the school!

   

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HASA  &  Board  of  Education  Special  thanks  to  the  fol lowing  volunteers  who  dedicate  

their  time  to  our  school !  HASA  Officers    

    President.  –  Stavrani  Christos                    Co-­Vice  Presidents  –  Cameron  Burnworth  &  Liz  Lainfiesta  

 Secretary  –  Brittany  Forrester  

 Treasurer  –  Nicole  Graham    Co-­Volunteer  Coordinator  –  Nancy  Boston  &  Carol  Beard    Principal  –  James  L.  Faroh,  Sr.    Pastor  –  Fr.  Jonathan  Norton  

 Board  of  Education     President  –  Cari  Nolin  

Vice  President  –  Marc  Huffer  Secretary  –  Lindsay  Christman  Pastor  -­  Fr.  Jonathan  Norton  Principal  -­  James  L.  Faroh,  Sr.    Director  of  Catechesis  –  Cathy  Smith  Members:    Ken  Beres,  Jeff  Bischoff,  Monica  Conde,  Teresa  Fuller,                                        Lorenzo  Lopez  &  Darcey  Vilamaa  

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Casual Days for a Cause

We will again have Causal Days for a Cause. This year we are again going to have a special focus each month for the Casual Day. To participate students are required to bring in at least $1.00 to be dressed casually. The dollar or more donation will go towards a special cause each month. For the month of September, we will have a special cause days, which will be for Veterans where students may wear red, white & blue with jeans on Monday, September 11 for Patriot Day. If you choose to not have your child participate, please send your child in their school uniform. Please refer to your Parent/Student Handbook for guidelines for casual day attire. Thank you all in advance if you choose to participate.

 

Family Directories

Family Directories will be available soon and we will let you know when you can pick one up in the office.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS Remember that Sacred Heart, in our attempt to “Be Green”, does not send our monthly newsletters home through backpack mail. All Newsletters will be sent via email and will be posted on our website on the last Wednesday of each month. If you do not have access to email, please call the office and we will gladly send you a copy. Thank you