ADMINISTRATION

The Grade 8 students are looking for help from our school community in support of the 2019 Toronto Trip. Cookie orders were sent home yesterday to the families of our students. Any families wishing to order need to return the order form to the school by Thursday, October 25th. The Grade 8s thank you for your support.

We are excited to welcome the NET team into our parish. The will be working with the grade 7 and 8 students tomorrow at the Church. It will be a wonderful day of song, prayer and activities. Please remember that all students must bring a lunch and remain on site during the lunch break as there will be activities spread throughout the day.

Reminder to families: Forms for the Grade 8 Toronto Trip Pancake Lunch fundraiser happening on October 25th must be returned by Friday, October 19th.

A big thank you to our early childhood educators for the skills and dedication that they bring to our early learning team!

We are looking for people to join our team! If you or someone you know is interested in one of these jobs or other jobs within the school, please contact us. We are always accepting applications for casual and occasional positions. We are also accepting applications for qualified teaching positions.

WOW! All those pajama day loonies added up to a total of $173! This money will support the important work of Sioux Lookout's Out of the Cold Shelter. Thank you to all the SHS community members who contributed today!

Sacred Heart School Pajama Day Friday, October 12, 2018 Let’s beat the FALL blues! Bring in a Loonie for Out of the Cold and wear your Pajamas!

The inclement weather season is (already) upon us. Sign up to receive notifications about bus cancellations, delays, and changes by text or email: https://www.nwobus.ca/sms-alerts/

Did you know that our early learning students and teachers are famous? You can read about them in this blog post by early learning expert Susan Stacey. Stay tuned- some exciting news about our early learning team is coming soon! https://suestacey.ca/blog/journey-pedagogical-documentation

Good morning. Once again busses are canceled for the day. Please be safe on the roads today. NWOSSC - Oct 11 - 4:55 a.m. Pls be aware that all school buses are cancelled in Sioux Lookout-Hudson for the day. The current road-Hwy conditions are poor and snow continues to fall. As well, clearing has been minimal at this time.

There is a celebration for Father Mike Mahoney this evening at Sacred Heart Church:

Please be advised, school buses are canceled today, but the school is still open. Be sure to drive safe. NWOSSC - Oct 10 - 5:40 a.m. School buses are cancelled for the day for Dryden-Vermilion Bay-Sioux Lookout-Hudson. This involves Iron Range and Hutchison Bus Lines in these areas. Road-Hwy conditions are beginning to deteriorate but greater concerns on the storm system moving in throughout the day. All schools remain open.

Learn and grow in faith with us!

Learn and grow in faith with us!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:00 AM for a special assembly to say farewell to Father Mike Mahoney, who has ministered to Sacred Heart Parish for many years and has recently been called to a new parish in Thunder Bay.

Thank you to all of our teachers for inspiring, challenging and empowering students to reach their potential and achieve outstanding results. Thank you for providing an outstanding education to our future leaders, visionaries and innovators. Thank you for finding a way to reach every child. You have make a difference!

SHS clothing is available for a limited time only! Please visit the online store: https://stores.inksoft.com/sacred_heart_school_siouxlookout/shop/home

Turkey Trot is tomorrow! All participants must be ready to run in all weather. Important Notes for Turkey Trot • Coaches on the day of the event are Mme. Salter and Mrs. Greene.. • Please meet and drop off child(ren) in front of the school by 7:45 am. • Bus will depart at 8:00 am. • If parents/guardians choose to drive child(ren) to event instead of having them go on the bus, please advise coaches in writing ahead of time. If this is the case, attendance will be “absent” until presence is confirmed by coaches at the event. • Students will be issued school uniform (T-shirt) on Thursday morning; shirts must be returned at the end of the event. There will be a $50 replacement fee for any uniforms that are damaged or not returned. • The school will supply garbage bags for students to cover up in case of rain; it is strongly suggested to pack rain gear. • Pack healthy snacks and a water bottle. • Please label all belongings • Departure from Sandy Beach is scheduled for 1:30 pm. • Arrival back at school is scheduled for 3:00 pm so that students can catch their regularly scheduled bus home. In case there is a delay, please check the SHS Facebook page for relevant notifications.

SHS gathered in prayer on Orange Shirt Day to mark the impact of residential schools on generations of our Indigenous brothers and sisters and to pray for reconciliation and healing.

On Thursday, September 27th, SHS participated in the Terry Fox Run. Thank you to all those who supported our fundraising efforts as well as the community members who boosted morale along the route!

We are pleased to announce that our School Cash Catalogue for ordering milk is up a running. https://tncdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

Our new playground equipment, which has been a huge hit with our students and the whole community, would not have been possible without the hard work of our parent council. Thank you from the SHS school community! Pictured here at the ribbon-cutting ceremony (from L to R): Joanne Peacock of the NWHU; Maria Kirton, parent council member; Melissa Slade, parent council co-chair; Brody Marsonet, principal; Lianne Gerber-Finn, parent council co-chair; Maria George, parent council member; Father Mike Mahoney, Sacred Heart Parish.

Staff and students of Sacred Heart School will be recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Monday, October 1. All are encouraged to wear an orange shirt. It is an opportunity for us to come together as a school community in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. We wish everyone a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing all the orange on Monday.