In this Issue:

STUDENT ITEMS SUMMER READING GOODBYE SUMMER OFFICE HOURS POOL PARTY

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MASTER CALENDAR ADDITIONAL DATES

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ASC SUMMER CAMP UNIFORM SHOES SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE THANK YOU! NEXT YEAR!

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SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS UNIFORM STANDARDS

5-6

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Our Mission

In the context of a

Catholic community,

Sacred Heart Grade

School strives to help

students fulfill the

potential of their God

given talents and

abilities by guiding

them to develop

themselves spiritually,

intellectually,

physically, emotionally,

aesthetically, and

socially.

Charleston, WV ~ Sacred Heart Grade School ~ May 2020

Dear parents and students, What a strange ten weeks we have just experienced together: an ongoing pandemic, the sudden transition to online learning, and our daily lives suddenly filled with the unknown. Yet despite these challenges, (and there have been so many) here we are completing the 2019-2020 school year. Although we are not in our building to complete these final days and say our goodbyes, we are together nonetheless. We have learned new ways to teach, to learn, to share, and to be together. We have made sure that our SHGS family has stayed in touch. Despite our physical distance, we have remained together in our homes. We have supported each other emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It has been hard, and while there are many terrible things about this time, I hope that you will one day look back on these SHGS E-days with the same full heart that I have. What we have done together is not typical. I believe it is extraordinary. While schools all over the country and world have had to turn to online learning, the ways our teachers, students, and parents have joined together to ensure that our children continue to learn and grow has been exceptional. It is apparent in assignments I read and in the smiles in photos shared. I can hear it in comments and laughter in Zoom meetings. I can feel it in emails I receive from parents. We have not only been successful in supporting the learning and growth of our children, we have joined together to ensure the strengthening of our beloved SHGS community. The phone calls, emails, cards, notes, letters, and Facetimes have kept us together and I believe in many cases have made us stronger. In some ways it seems that being apart has brought us closer together. How extraordinary, and yet we shouldn't be surprised knowing the love that our special family shares. There are of course still many unknowns with the COVID-19 situation, but as we begin our Summer Break, it is my hope that the love, faith, and support we have shared over these many weeks separated will provide comfort and joy. I am reminded of the words of Mother Teresa, “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” I am grateful for each of you and for the faith and love that is SHGS. In peace, Susan Malinoski

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The Sacred Heart of the Matter

CONGRATULATIONS!

To the following fifth graders for their cumulative academic achievement throughout their 5th grade year!

The criteria for the Principal’s Honor Roll is all A’s; for the Honor Roll A’s and a maximum of two B’s.

Principal’s Honor Roll: Stella Bailey, Peter Basdekis, Ella Grace Gillis, Ella Green, Alyssa Hanna,

Charlie Johnson, and Alex Weber

Honor Roll: Patrick Kirby, Abbie Nester, Izzy Paulson, Lily Seagle, and Ethan Settle

CONDOLENCES To Father Higgs in the loss of his brother To Ella Green in the loss of her maternal grandmother To Ka’Lea Burkes in the loss of her maternal great aunt We pray that in this time of loss, you will feel God's love and find comfort in the presence of the Lord.

STUDENT ITEM PICK-UP DROP-OFF

Families received assigned times to pick up and drop off items at school on May 28 and May 29 using our regular alley pick-up/drop off procedure.

Teachers will communicate items that need to be returned to school

SUMMER READING

Summer reading assignments for rising students in grades 1-5 are below. Additional information will be included with your child’s final report card of the year.

Rising 1st grade: Summer Reading Bingo (details to follow)

Rising 2nd grade Summer Reading Log (details to follow)

Rising 3rd graders The Boxcar Children, written by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Rising 4th graders Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

Rising 5th graders Wish by Barbara O’Connor

GOODBYE & BONNE CHANCE

We say goodbye, thank you, and best wishes always to Ms. Dailey who will be combining her loves of art

and education to work as a graphic designer for a local educational poster company.

We appreciate the many gifts Ms. Dailey has shared with the SHGS community and will miss her!

We are happy to announce that Mrs. Kurten will be taking over Art and French teaching duties!

We also say goodbye to Ms. Leigh McGucken who will be pursing her teaching career in Pittsburgh.

We will miss Ms. McGucken and wish her the best always!

To Mrs. Kirsten Mork who is stepping away from her K3 aide duties for the time being!

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The SHGS office will remain officially closed during the months of June and July. However, telephone messages will be checked and returned throughout this time

as they have been throughout the COVID-19 closure. Please contact Mrs. Malinoski by email, smalinoski@sacredheartgradeschool.org,

with any June needs or questions. We will reopen on Monday, August 3 with hours from 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Please call the SHGS office to schedule an appointment if needed in August.

POOL PARTY SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars now for the SHGS Back-to-School Swim Party tentatively on Friday, August 14 at Berry Hills!

SHGS Tentative Master Calendar 2020-2021

Wednesday, August 19 First day of school -11:30 dismissal Thursday, August 20 11:30 dismissal Friday, August 21 First full day of school-all grades Monday, September 7 Labor Day-no school Thursday, November 5 Parent /Teacher Conferences, K-5 Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day-no school Wednesday, November 25- Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27 Friday, December 18 11:30 dismissal for Christmas Break Monday, December 21- Christmas Break Friday, January 1 Monday, January 4 Classes resume Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr Day-no school Wednesday, February 3 Preschool Parent /Teacher Conferences Monday, February 15 Presidents Day-no school Friday, April 2- Easter Break Friday, April 9 Monday, April 12 Classes resume Monday, May 31 Memorial Day- no school Friday, June 4 Last day of school-11:30 dismissal

2020-2021 ADDITIONAL DATES Week of July 27-31 SHGS onsite JumpStart Academic Camp This camp will be available for identified students. Additional information will be shared with families later in the summer. Social distancing will be in place. Week of Aug. 3-7 MAP Growth Assessment testing for rising grades 1-5 The Diocese is mandating that all schools offer this initial testing window.

Please see the schedule below. Your child should report based on where their name falls alphabetically. Students will report to SHGS during their

assigned time. Please drop students off and pick them up per alley drop-off/ pick up procedures If your child is unable to attend, I understand. Social distancing will be in place. MAP Growth will occur two more times during the 2020-2021 school year. Families with more than one student will report at the same time. Please look for an email with additional information in July. Tentative August MAP Growth Assessment Schedule: Aug. 3 9:00-11:00 a.m. C. Abraham-E. Cinco 1:00-3:00 p.m. A. Collias-E. Griffith Aug. 4 9:00-11:00 a.m. B. Gruse-K. Kimble 1:00-3:00 p.m. B. King-M. McGehee Aug. 5 9:00-11:00 a.m. S. McIlwain-D. Paterno 1:00-3:00 p.m. M. Paterno-G. Scalise Aug. 6 9:00-11:00 a.m. L. Schwirian-O. Testman 1:00-3:00 p.m. L. Vir-S. Zachwieja Aug. 7 9:00-3:00 p.m. New students

ASC SUMMER CAMP The SHGS ASC Summer Camp will not be held during the month of June in following Diocesan policy that all school facilities remain closed due to the

COVID-19 situation. Any information about Summer Camp in July will be shared with our families as it is received.

SHGS UNIFORM SHOES

Due to the closure of our local Stride Rite and the difficulty in purchasing our New Balance shoes, please note that beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, students may wear any type of tennis shoe that is entirely black or entirely white.

There may be no embellishments, colors, or markings on the tennis shoes. Additionally, girls have the option of wearing any type of navy blue Mary Jane style shoe. The New Balance style shoe is still an acceptable choice for a uniform shoe.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2020-2021

School supply lists for the 2020-2021 school year are included in this newsletter. If you are interested in ordering prepackaged supplies from School Tool Box,

please visit schooltoolbox.com and search Sacred Heart Grade School to place your order. A digital flier is included with this email.

THANK YOU! To Father Higgs and Father Binu for their ongoing support of SHGS and the faith development of our children and community!

To outgoing PVA Steering Committee members Jessica Vir, Sabrena Gillis, Christie Staun, and Katie Paulson for sharing their time, energy,

and talents in supporting SHGS!

To incoming PVA Steering Committee members Katie Feola, Brandi Conroy, Laura Leport, and Cynthia Reehling for their enthusiasm in

agreeing to serve our school in this capacity!

To all of our homeroom coordinators for supporting our students and teachers throughout the school year!

To our PVA Committee Chairs for the ongoing support they offer the teachers and students of SHGS both at school and during our E-day at

home learning!

To Katie Paulson for sharing her design skills in creating the 5th grade social media tribute!

To Diane Nester and Sabrena Gillis for organizing the 5th grade t-shirt project!

To Nicole Custer and Apple Pie Embroidery for creating t shirts for our 5th grade drive thru ceremony!

To Pam Delgra for providing cookies for the 5th grade ceremony!

To Niki Kurten for providing cupcakes for the 5th grade ceremony!

To Ms. Inghram for planning and organizing the 5th grader drive thru recognition ceremony!

To our teachers for the heart and soul they have poured into reaching out students during our E-day learning!

To our parents and students for the teamwork and devotion they have displayed during our E-day learning!

To Laura Boone for facilitating our Manna Meal donation drive during textbook return!

NEXT YEAR!

Class assignment letters will be mailed to each student at then end of the first week in August. Any additional information regarding the 2020-2021 will be communicated via email.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2020-2021 Teachers will advise parents about supplies needed for our Tiny Hearts, ECE, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students. Additional supplies may be requested by teachers on the first day of school. Assignment notebooks will be provided for each student in grades 2-5. First Grade – Please replenish supplies as needed through the year. Label appropriate items. 5 2-pocket folders (blue, red, green, yellow, purple) 1 plastic folder (to go to and from school daily) 1 1-inch binder (any color) 1 box colored pencils (12-pack) 1 box washable markers (thick, classic colors) 1 box washable markers (thin, classic colors) 1 box crayons (no more than 24) 2 boxes Classic Colored crayons (8-pack) 4 white glue sticks (large) 2 packs 3x5 index cards 2 pkgs #2 pencils (12-pack sharpened) 2 boxes of tissues (large) 1 box of gallon zip lock bags 1 back pack/book bag (no rolling backpacks allowed) 2 boxes band aids 2 rolls of paper towels 4 packs of baby wipe refills 1 large squirt bottle of hand sanitizer 2 containers of Clorox or Lysol wipes 2 containers antibacterial hand wipes $15.00 fee made payable to SHGS must be presented to your child’s first grade teacher on the first day of school. Fee will cover additional notebooks, folders, and plastic cutlery tray rental. Second Grade – Please replenish supplies as needed throughout the year. 2 packages of #2 pencils (10-pack sharpened) 4 spiral notebooks (wide-ruled) 4 red marking pens 2 Yellow Highlighters 4 pocket folders (pockets on bottom) – no binders 1 box crayons 1 box of colored pencils (12-pack) 2 block erasers 4 rolls of paper towels 1 pair of scissors (children’s) 3 boxes of tissues 6 glue sticks 1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer with a pump dispenser 2 containers of hand wipes 4 containers of Clorox wipes 1 back pack (no rolling backpacks allowed) boys- 1 box sandwich sized Ziplock bags girls- 1 box gallon size Ziplock bags $25.00 fee made payable to SHGS must be presented to your child’s second grade teacher on the first day of school. Fee will cover binders, tab dividers, a ruler, and plastic cutlery tray rental.

Third Grade – Please replenish supplies as needed throughout the year. 2 pocket folders 4 block erasers 1 package of #2 pencils 1 pair scissors 1 box crayons (24-pack) 3 Book Sox (extra-large jumbo) 1 box Classic colored markers (12-pack) 2 boxes of tissues (large) 1 box colored pencils 1 pack of red pens 3 containers of Clorox Wipes (large) 1 container of antibacterial wipes (large) 3 small hand sanitizer to keep at your desk (small enough to fit in desk tray) 4 glue sticks (large) Girls-1 box gallon size Ziploc bags Boys-1 packet of wide-ruled notebook paper 1 backpack (no rolling backpacks allowed) $30.00 fee made payable to SHGS must be presented to your child’s third grade teacher on the first day of school. Fee will cover binders, sheet protectors, 1 composition book, rulers, a take-home envelope, and plastic cutlery tray rental. Fourth Grade – Please replenish supplies throughout the year as needed. #2 pencils – (12-pack sharpened) no mechanical pencils 1 box colored pencils w/sharpener (Crayola erasable 12-pack) 3 packs of wide-ruled loose leaf notebook paper 2 1-subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled) 1 composition notebook (100 pages) 3 package 3x5 lined index cards 4 yellow highlighters 4 glue sticks 1 pair of scissors (student size) 4 Jumbo Book Sox 3 boxes of tissues 2 rolls of paper towels 1 container of Clorox wipes 1 container of anti-bacterial hand-wipes 1 backpack (no rolling backpacks allowed) $45.00 fee made payable to SHGS must be presented to your child’s fourth grade teacher on the first day of school. Fee will cover binders, tab dividers, a ruler, pocket folders, and plastic cutlery tray rental. Fifth Grade - Please replenish supplies throughout the year as needed. #2 pencils – (12-pack sharpened) Disposable mechanical pencils Black ink ballpoint pens 1 box colored pencils (12-pack) 1 - 12 inch ruler with metric and U. S. Customary measurements 1 composition notebook for Religion 1 1-subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled) for Language Arts Wide-ruled loose leaf notebook paper (plus 2 additional packs for Math) 1 pair of student scissors (small – must fit in fanny pack) 2 glues sticks 2 yellow highlighters 2 boxes of tissues 2 containers of Clorox wipes 2 rolls of paper towels 1 container of hand wipes girls- 1 box of quart size Ziploc bags boys-1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags 1 small pencil sharpener Fanny pack Cloth tote bag -large enough to carry books from class to class, at least 12”(L) x 6”(W) x 12”(H)) 1 back pack (no rolling back-packs allowed) $55.00 fee made payable to SHGS must be presented to your child’s fifth grade teacher on the first day of school. Fee will cover 6 binders, tab dividers, a poly homework folder, pocket folders, and 5 jumbo Book Sox.

UNIFORM STANDARDS Sacred Heart Grade School has a well-defined uniform policy for students in Grades K-5. At the heart of our uniform policy is the need, and desire, to eliminate all material things which can so easily detract from the unique beauty and work of each child. Striving for simplicity, we ask our parents to help our students adhere to the following guidelines: Hair styles are to be conservative. Tinted, bleached, or dyed hair is not perm itted. Hats: No hats, ball-caps, or other head coverings are permissible inside the school building unless a special hat day has been announced. Jackets/Sweaters/Sweatshirts: Any jacket, sw eater , or sw eatshirt m ay be w orn to school, but only our school uniform jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts are allowed in the classroom. Jewelry - If earrings are worn, for safety reasons, ONLY post earrings are acceptable. Necklaces of a religious nature may be worn, but are to be concealed under the shirt. No bracelets, or related articles, are to be worn on the wrist or the ankles. Watches are permitted…unless they become a distraction (beeping, etc.). Apple watches and other devices that may provide access to the internet are not permitted. Length of shorts, jumpers, and skirts: All should be knee-length, or no more than 2” above the knee, with no biker shorts or similar items visible. Monogramming: School uniform s m ay not be m onogram m ed. Socks: All socks m ust be of required color, cover the ankle, be easily visible, and have no logos or designs. Shoes: Students may wear any tennis shoes that are entirely black or entirely white with no additional colors or embellishments. Additional shoe uniform options are any Mary Jane type shoe that is entirely navy blue and the Merrell Jungle Moc for kids. All uniform clothing should be in good repair and fit the student appropriately. Since everyone at SHGS wears the same type of clothing, and since our lost and found box is generally overflowing, we suggest that you place your child’s name in each article of clothing. Should you have any questions regarding the uniform standards, please feel free to contact the school office.

Item Description Boys Girls Suppliers

Shoes

Any all black or all white tennis shoe Mary Jane – “Claire” or equivalent Merrell Jungle Moc

black or white

n/a

black suede

black or white

classic navy

n/a

Any department store www.striderite.com www.merrell.com

Socks

Must cover the ankle, be easily visible and have no logos or designs. All students MUST wear socks.

solid white solid navy solid black

solid white solid navy

Tights and knee high socks are also ac-

ceptable in white or navy. No ruffles.

Can be purchased at any department store provided they meet standards

Shirts Oxford-cloth short- or long-sleeve

light blue white Can be purchased at any department store provided they meet standards

long-sleeve turtle neck light blue white Can be purchased at any department store provided they meet standards

short- or long-sleeve Peter Pan blouse

n/a white Can be purchased at any department store provided they meet standards

short- or long-sleeve polo shirts w/SHGS logo

white or red white or red Lands’ End

Shirts are to be tucked in and buttoned to the first button below the neck button. Please note that white T-shirts may be worn beneath uniform shirts, but T-shirts should not show below the sleeves of the shirt.

Sweaters optional knit cardigan navy navy from approved uniform suppliers only

Fleece Jackets optional

full or quarter zipper with SHGS logo

navy navy Lands’ End

Shorts must be knee-length. Legs of uniform shorts should not be altered in any way. Shorts may be worn from the first day of school until Gym Jam in October, and then again beginning the day students return after Easter break.

Item Description Boys Girls Suppliers

Shorts Twill navy navy from approved uniform suppliers only

The legs of uniform slacks may not be altered in any way. Slacks must be worn on the waist, not low-slung on the hips. No undergarments may be visible.

Item Description Boys Girls Suppliers

Slacks Twill or Corduroy navy navy from approved uniform suppliers only

Jumpers, skirts, and split skirts must be knee-length. Girls may choose to wear biker shorts beneath jumpers and skirts, but they should not be seen below the hem.

Item Description Boys Girls Suppliers

Jumpers, Skirts, and Split Skirts

School Plaid Blue/Green #869

n/a School plaid Schoolbelles only

PVA UNIFORM SALE

The Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) sponsors a monthly used uniform sale prior to the PVA General Meeting which is open to all SHGS parents. A wide variety of gently used uniforms are available for purchase.

FACE MASKS

At some point you might see face masks available on our Lands End site. It is not required that students purchase face masks from Lands End. We will communicate the status of whether or

not students will be wearing face masks at school in August as well as other guidelines related to face coverings.

GYM UNIFORMS

On designated gym days, all students in grades K-5 must wear school-approved gym uniforms. Gym uniforms include sweatpants, shorts, and T-shirts. During the “long pants” uniform season, students may wear their gym shorts under their sweatpants. They will be allowed to remove their sweatpants ONLY for gym participation. Sweatpants must be worn at ALL other times of the school day. Gym sweatshirts are optional. Most students only need one gym uniform.

Item Description Boys Girls Suppliers

Shoes Any plain, entirely black or white tennis shoe

black or white black or white Can be purchased at any department store provided that they meet the standards.

Socks

Must cover the ankle, be easily visible and have no logos or designs. All students MUST wear socks.

solid white solid white Can be purchased at any department store provided that they meet the standards.

Gym Shorts

Lined mesh athletic shorts with white trim and SHGS logo

red red Lands’ End

Gym Pants Sweatpants with SHGS logo

red red Lands’ End

Gym Shirts

T-shirt with SHGS logo short or long sleeve

grey grey Lands’ End

Gym Sweat-shirts

(Optional)

SHGS logo Sweatshirt

grey

grey

Lands’ End

**A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING GYM UNIFORMS** The red piped shorts/pants/and jacket will remain acceptable, along with the new mesh athletic

shorts and the new track suit (pants and jacket) when made available.

Approved Suppliers

Charleston Department Store – 1661 W. Washington Street, Charleston. 304-346-6793.

Lands’ End – www.landsend.com. Preferred School Number: 900099557

Schoolbelles of Cleveland, Ohio – www.schoolbelles.com. School Code: 1243