Wow! Teaching Kindergarten must be ROUGH! A little over five months ago, SHOJ had two fresh-faced Kindergarten teachers. Now look at them.
Oh...wait. It is the 100th day of school, and teachers and students are older and wiser. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Rule, we could not be more grateful for the joy and enthusiasm you bring to your vocation.
Another fabulous Cardinal Carnival is in the books!
Kids (and Pastors) of all ages leaned into the joy of the moment as they celebrated the final event of Catholic Schools Week. Thanks to the Class of 2024 parents and students for making memories happen.
The Rhodes Ahead - Feb. 2, 2024 - https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-feb-2-2024
Insecurity.
During Catholic Schools Week, we continue the mission to share hope with those experiencing food insecurity. This picture sent to us by Catholic Charities features some of the over 1,100 jars of peanut butter SHOJ donated last month, which now appear on their pantry shelves. The other pic displays one of the eight Catholic Charities food barrels in the school this week as we collect pancake mix, pasta, rice, canned meat, oatmeal, canned fruit, and pasta sauce to continue to share hope with those in need.
God of mercy, make our hearts like yours.
Uniform. ✅ Smiles. ✅ Ready to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.✅ Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School is on a mission to win souls for Jesus!
The Rhodes Ahead - Jan. 26, 2024 - https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-jan-26-2024
True story.
Walking down the middle school hallway today, I spotted an elementary school student at the drinking fountain. I saw her middle school sibling walking back toward her classroom. Little sister called out to big sister. Big sister turned around and then this happened. I asked them to turn and smile.
As we approach Catholic Schools Week, please reflect on the many graces our Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church community allows by supporting our school. The elementary-middle school environment of our school allows these moments to happen.
He just shows up everywhere around this place. Thank you, God!
This week's virtue: Humility- thinking of others before yourself.
Meghan O'Dowd, Middle School Social Studies teacher, doesn't know why we asked her to take this picture. She is too humble to acknowledge her humility.
As we approach Catholic Schools Week (CSW), Mrs. O'Dowd is spending a great deal of her free time - as she has year after year- making sure that CSW Cardinal Carnival offers students K-8 a memorable day of community. She is a person who thinks first of others- their happiness, their peace, their joy-before thinking of herself.
We are grateful to have Mrs. O'Dowd to look out for our students amid the challenging middle school years. What a blessing!
Just people hangin' out talkin' about life and stuff.
No phones except the one that took the picture of the moms and the dads and the Principal and the Pastor all enjoying coffee and cinnamon rolls after All School Mass.
In the simplicity of moments like these, He reveals Himself. 💓 SHOJ School!
Due to icy road conditions, there will be no school Monday, Jan. 22nd. Please stay safe!
The right to life is the first human right. - Pope Francis.
Consider a road-trip to Topeka on Wednesday 1/24 to rally for life.
The true way to advance in holy virtues is to persevere in a holy cheerfulness.- Saint Phillip Neri
Attitude check: When was the last time you were caught exuding this much joy while working? Mrs. Boone, pictured here with the Happy Hearts Working Associates, is grateful for the multiplication of joy that is created when these gentleman suit up for work in the lunchroom. On the frigid days of winter, they radiate God's love, joy
and warmth to all SHOJ staff and students.
The Rhodes Ahead - Jan. 19, 2024 - https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-jan-19-2024
The SHOJ Respect Life Rose Procession is on Sunday, January 21 and we are in urgent need of volunteers. If you or your child were born between the years of 1973 and 2024, please click the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAAE2DA6F94-procession#/
Don't forget to order tickets for the 2024 Cardinal Carnival! The deadline is January 26th! https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2029905
The Rhodes Ahead - January 12, 2024 - https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-jan-12-2024
No school Jan 12 due to weather.
The Cardinal Carnival will be Friday, Feb. 2nd - Please check out the flyer for more information. The deadline to buy tickets and additional raffle tickets is Friday Jan. 26th! Please place your orders before this date. Here's the link! https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2029905
Love your children. In them, you can see baby Jesus. Pray for them a lot, and every day put them under Holy Mary’s protection.
St. Gianna Molla
Check out these sweet current and future Cardinals. They are SHOJ Staff kiddos who are sharing a snow day with mom.
Join us in praying for those without shelter:
God of all seasons,
the winter months are hard for those who cannot escape the cold.
I cannot clothe the world,
but I can offer this prayer to those who are without four walls
to protect them from the season.
May this prayer find those who struggle to fight the cold,
that they may feel the warmth of your love.
Jesus wrapped his arms around those who struggled.
Let me do my best to follow that example.
Amen
The Rhodes Ahead - Jan. 5, 2024 - https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-jan-5-2024
