The Rhodes Ahead - November 3, 2023 - https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-nov-3-2023
On Wednesday, November 8th at our All School Mass (8:15), we honor the Veterans within our Sacred Heart community. If you or your family has a Veteran special to your heart that you would like to invite, Father will recognize them with a special blessing at the end of Mass. Please RSVP if your child(ren) will attend a brief reception after Mass with a Veteran.
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“If you learn everything except Christ, you learn nothing. If you learn nothing except Christ, you learn everything.”- Saint Bonaventure
SHOJ Scholars Bowl Coach and School Parent Janae Melvin is smiling from ear to ear as she poses with the 2023-2024 SHOJ Scholar's Bowl Team. The Cardinal team competed well at the Saint James Academy Scholar's Bowl on Monday, 10/30. Thank you, Cardinal students, parents, and Coach Melvin for representing SHOJ. We are so proud of you!
Part 2 of our Sweet Sixth Graders sharing their creative writing with their adorable Kindergarten buddies!
"I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things for the greater glory of God." St. Dominic Savio
Check out these cuties! 6th graders learned how to mimic craft by modeling their own creative writing after a famous children’s book. Not only did they revel in sharing their books with their kindergarten buddies, but they generously allowed their buddies to draw all the pictures!
“A community needs a soul if it is to become a true home for human beings. You.. the people must give it this soul.” - Saint John Paul II
On Friday, October 27, two images were captured that reflect the Sacred Heart School story so beautifully.
At night, a pic was snapped of Megan Abbott and Jamie Shada, Trunk or Treat Coordinators. Megan also spearheaded the Book Fair this past week. They, along with 44 other volunteers who contributed their time to Trunk or Treat and the Book Fair, reflect what Saint John Paul II suggests here about community.
Earlier that day, we spied some of our cherished SH school parents who began a holy friendship within the walls of Sacred Heart years ago. Their children, now grown and ranging from college age to married and starting families, grew up as Cardinals. These parents came to know each other through having children in the same classes and volunteering as PTO (now CPS) leaders, lunchroom volunteers, event coordinators, etc. They were some of the many witnesses to a generation of parents on how to establish community and foster holy friendships. When I slid in next to them for Mass, I asked, “What’s the occasion ?” The answer: “To pray for our world.” That is the end game for all of us: holy friends praying for the world.
We look to one another as witnesses, knowing that we are connected through faith to the forever family of Cardinals. From the families of (pictured in prayer together) Mayfield, Vlach, Warlop, Rieke, Kubicki and Dwyer to those who came before them, to those of us now, to the generations to follow. One Family In Christ.
"We are all one family in the world.”- Saint John Paul II
Friday night, 99 Sacred Heart families assembled in the parking lot for Trunk or Treat. It is hard to tell who was more excited- the young children in their costumes or the young at heart in their costumes. So grateful for the time we spend together as one family.
The Two Trunk Winners:
The Prime Girls-
Katie Waldo, Crystal Kennedy, Rachel Harbaugh
The Science Lab-
Jason and Kelli Lilly
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Come learn all there is to know about kindergarten at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School! Join us in the school library to get all of your questions answered. We will cover curriculum, how to know if your child is ready, the requirements, and more. Please RSVP to Kathy.rhodes@shoj.org - Childcare is available.
"And over all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." Colossians 3:14
Thankful Thursday is two weeks from today, so make your reservations now by completing the Google Form sent to you via email. Questions? Kathleen.Hess@SHOJ.ORG
There will be no CYO practices this evening to provide time for us to share time together. God Bless You!
“Women comprehend not merely with the intellect but also with the heart.”- St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
One of our 8th grade students received national attention for her team's accomplishments in women's baseball- think "A League of Their Own." One of the original Belles, the team that inspired the movie, was there to witness the action as our 8th grader played a tourney in Kentucky. The team and its founder were featured this week on The Kelly Clarkson Show where our student's coach was given tickets to the World Series.
Not to brag BUT our 8th grader pitched, played Right Field, and hit .500 over both tournaments. Just sayin!
Thank you, God, for allowing our students to glorify you in sports.
When we learn to see life through the eyes of a child, that is when we become truly wise.-St. Teresa of Calcutta
Our Faith Families, groups of students grades K-4, are led by our 5th graders. It is an opportunity for our youngest souls to build community through group activity and prayer. Here, they are celebrating the Church's dedication to the Holy Rosary as they each build a link in the chain of a classroom Rosary.
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"Man should tremble, the world should quake, all Heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest."-
St. Francis of Assisi
Well, St. Francis, what more can be said ? I think that pretty much sums it up.
On Wednesday, we were so blessed to share Mass and a reception afterwards with these beautiful 1st grade families.
Love our SHOJ community!
To sing is to pray twice. - Saint Augustine
Our music teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, brings an energy to her vocation that our students connect with. Four of our middle schoolers (pictured here) performed as a part of The Swingin' Saints Honor Show Choir. They will have another performance on Thursday, January 11.
42 SHOJ students in grades 3-8 auditioned for State honor choirs. Choir rosters are announced in mid-November. Selected champions will travel to Wichita for the Kansas Music Educators Association’s annual conference in February. They will perform after attending workshops with highly esteemed clinicians.
Mrs. Reynolds also invited the St. James Choir to sing for us at a November assembly.
So many sweet sounds!
The Rhodes Ahead - October 20, 2023
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“Motherhood is the gift of God to women. How grateful we must be to God for this wonderful gift that brings such joy to the whole world, women and men alike!”- St. Teresa of Calcutta
Donuts+Moms+Kids. That’s quite the collaboration.
Thank you for a beautiful morning celebrating the vocation of Motherhood!
Ms. Turner, 4th-grade teacher, took a tiny break from teaching so we could check in with her students to see how she exemplifies this week’s virtue- Kindness.
Sophie- She makes you feel comfy in the classroom.
Cara- She’s loving.
Piper- Her kindness makes you want to go to school.
Ruby- If you forget something, she doesn’t get mad.
Oliver- She so nice she makes people want to be at Sacred Heart.
Alivia- When you don’t get something right, she is patient.
Mya- Everyone is welcome.
Ahhhh…out of the mouths of babes comes the recognition of what it means to be kind. We are so grateful for Ms. Turner and the way she makes both her students AND her coworkers feel, in the words of Sophie, “comfy."
Kindness is the virtue of the week. Look how the second graders are putting leaves on the tree on the door noting kindness they have seen I. Others.
There is nothing small in the service of God.
St. Francis de Sales
In our Board Game elective, two school parents (Mr. Henderson and Mr. Pfeiffer) shared the rules and how-tos of playing Texas Hold 'Em. They taught it not as a game of luck but as a game of statistics. See, kids, math matters!
As teachers, we know the sound of engaged learners is essential. Education can feel like an adventure. Thank you to these fabulous dads for providing a lesson in math and community.
We have scheduled one more Altar Server training for those who couldn't attend the October sessions. It's scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19th at 1:00 p.m. Here is the link below to sign-up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAAE2DA6F94-45284674-altar#/
