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I often have to step in classrooms to see what the noise is about. What a delight to find these 8th graders teaching 2nd graders how to make pipe cleaner bunnies.
Today, 7th graders worked on a photo essay of “ Sacred Heart Through Our Eyes”. They chose images that were iconic when they think of the school they’ve called home since they were 5. Their photos will be combined into a Brown Bottle auction item. Many will recognize this photo (taken by a 7th grader) as the Sacred Heart as it appears on the statue of Jesus in the kindergarten hall. So grateful to be able to see our school the way they see it.
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Thankful for the service of 8th graders helping at drop off. We realized this was the beginning of many last things! Looking forward to many celebrations with them!
Sacred Heart parent and CYO coach Don Vergara (pictured with his wife Noreen) was honored Saturday night for his coaching career in CYO. He was recognized for his leadership in representing the positive core values of CYO. So grateful for such an outstanding role model for the Sacred Heart Community!
CYO coaches help many students and wonderful memories are made during games and practices. Grateful for all who give so much.
The Sons of the American Revolution presented three 8th grade winners of the Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Brochure Contest on Thursday. First Place winner, Ella Coup, will advance to the State of Kansas contest. We are proud of all participants!
8th graders looking ahead to graduation are reliving the glory days of younger years by having a movie day in Reading class. They were able to bring a stuffed animal/pillow and a snack. The video was “Purgatory: The Forgotten Church”, (far from a Disney Classic) as they are preparing to read the novel “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”.
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Happy St. Joseph’s Day! “To those whom God calls for his work, God provides the necessary preparation and graces, so that they will be the ideal instruments for that work.” St. Thomas, Summa Theologiae. Holy Patriarch, help us in our vocations to be full of love, alert, and faithful to God’s call.
Check out the email asking for snow day pictures for the yearbook. Send them to the link. Stay safe and warm!
Updated menu for March
6th grade champions! Wat to go!
8th grade Championship team! Way to go. We will watch for more success in the future!
The first presentation of The Stations of the cross was beautifully done. Thanks 8th graders.
Class of 2026 time is flying! Some of our 8th graders were recognized by SJA last night. Dr. Rapp always reminds them to finish strong and be excellent the last few months.
Beth Grant and Ella Jett are former Sacred Heart students. They started playing basketball through the YMCA in 1st grade. Playing together through CYO, they are now seniors at Saint James Academy and captains of the Girls Basketball team. As Honors student, they are both multi-sport athletes and will be going onto college next year playing golf and running track respectively. They will play their final home basketball game together at SJA Wednesday, March 2nd at 7pm. Please join them and share some Thunder spirit to send them off.
A rep from St. Thomas Aquinas High School dropped this by for the staff recently. It really is for everyone who helps make Sacred Heart of Jesus a great school. Would love to hear what other Alumni are achieving!
It’s annual Outsiders day in 7th grade! A 7th grader who chose to be a Soc side by side with a 7th grade Greaser: Proof positive that, like Ponyboy said, the sunset looks the same no matter which side of the tracks you come from. No rumbles here - blending well in first hour!
Today Darryl Burton from Miracle of Innocence, www.miracleofinnocence.org, came to speak with 8th graders about his wrongful conviction and exoneration after 24 years in prison. As 8th graders complete the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” this real life connection to the novel was made. Mr. Burton made an impact on the students with not only his story of his imprisonment but the freedom he found in his faith.
Come see our Wax Presidents today from 2:00-2:30! It’s a great tradition for our 8th graders to study and present on during February.
