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Yesterday selected students got to perform with other amazing musicians in our area at the District 5/6 Honor Band Festival held at Mill Valley High School. The students got to rehearse and perform with other outstanding musicians from all around the area in a 100 piece ensemble that showcased their hard work and talent. 6th Grade Anna B - Flute Aydin K - Clarinet Isaac A - Clarinet Nate W - Trumpet Lorelei G - Baritone Cohen F - Trombone 5th Grade Conner K - Trombone Henry P - Trombone Mason H - Trombone Josie T - Flute Sofie S - Clarinet Hardin G- Trumpet Psalm 150 Praise God in his holy sanctuary; a give praise in the mighty dome of heaven. Give praise for his mighty deeds, praise him for his great majesty. Give praise with blasts upon the horn, praise him with harp and lyre. Give praise with tambourines and dance praise him with strings and pipes, Give praise with crashing cymbals, praise him with sounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath give praise to the LORD!e Hallelujah!

Beth Menghini's Bucket List contained the following item that she was able to check off last Friday. ✔️Working in the lunchroom one more time before your 8th grader graduates. After 21 years, Beth Menghini (pictured here with Mrs. Boone) is one month away from graduating her 5th and final Cardinal. Her beautiful smile portrays a joy that can only be found when you invest your heart and soul into the service of others. The world has changed, but her servant's heart has only drawn deeper into Christ's mission to serve God through serving others. We look forward to celebrating Beth and all of our volunteers at All School Mass on April 23rd. No RSVP necessary.

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The backdrop of my heart's favorite memories. Outside of the home my husband and I have lived in for 26 years, the corner of Monticello and Johnson Drive has been the backdrop of my heart and soul's best memories. When I was 48 years old, I went back to school to become a teacher. I did not want to be a teacher as much as I wanted to teach at Sacred Heart. It was the place of my children's sacraments and the school of my soul. This morning as we held our traditional 6 minute Friday morning dance party, I got to do ALL the things. As I danced with a Cardinal and your children, the Holy Spirit whispered, "You're welcome." I think he wanted me to say "Thank you." I have 2 adult Cardinals and a high school sophomore Cardinal. Now I work with the people who helped form my Cardinals in their faith, who will pray for my current concerns, and help me on my journey to heaven. Along with my coworkers, I get to love on these children as if they were mine and relive some of the greatest memories I have ever known. God is SO good. Through the Sacred Heart of Jesus I have been so blessed. THANK YOU! Love, Mrs. Hess

This beautiful face returned to SHOJ today after maternity leave. Welcome back, Mrs. Lyons! We are grateful to Mrs. Zillner and Mrs. Kennedy for loving on 3L in her absence.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Tuesday, April 8th, Saint James Academy invited these Scholarship Recipients to a reception to celebrate their achievements. Among the faith, perseverance, and academic based scholarships, our students received the greatest number of scholarships based on their performance on the High School Placement Test in the entire Archdiocese. Our hearts are not ready to let them go, but we know that, thanks be to God, they are ready for the next step.

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Several 8th Graders participated in the Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial contest sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution. Three of our 8th graders placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place in the local Shawnee Chapter! Allie N.'s brochure then competed against all other SAR Chapters in Kansas, and WON! Allie’s brochure will compete at the SAR National Convention this summer!! Good Luck Allie!

Mrs. Pendergast, 5th grade teacher, shares her appreciation for EMBRACE and the ongoing harvest of blessings that has come through the EMBRACE program. _________________________________ I was a member of the first cohort awarded the Embrace Scholarship. Our cohort is special in that we were able to help direct and guide the Embrace Foundation to see the needs of teachers in our schools and further develop the program for future scholarship recipients. Our cohort paved the path for recipients to not only receive a Certification, but a Masters in Special Education. Embrace has given me relationships with other amazing teachers and administrators within our Archdiocese to collaborate with, expanding my reach of resources to further support students in my classroom. I feel more confident advocating for students and differentiating instruction in my classroom to fit the needs of all my students. We are beyond blessed to have the Embrace Foundation to support educators in our Archdiocese.

As we anticipate celebrating an EMBRACE FREE DRESS DAY on Friday, we are humbled by the good EMBRACE is doing for Sacred Heart. Mrs. Caton, 4th grade teacher, anticipates the blessings of her EMBRACE scholarship: Mrs. Caton's message of gratitude for EMBRACE: I’m deeply grateful to receive a scholarship through EMBRACE. Their unwavering support for educators allows us to grow professionally and continue providing an outstanding Catholic education. EMBRACE’s dedication to both teachers and students creates a nurturing environment where faith and learning thrive. Their commitment to helping educators excel ensures that we can inspire and empower the next generation while staying true to our values. I’m honored to be part of an organization that truly invests in the future of Catholic education.   -Alisha Caton

Check out a couple of our 5-star recruits! Our building was full of sweet souls signing their "Letter of Intent" to grow in knowledge and virtue. Class of 2034, we already love you!

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A weeklong celebration of "Read Across America" looked something like this at SHOJ. Thank you students, teachers and guest readers for a fabulous week. "It's fun to have fun but you've got to know how."-The Cat In The Hat

KSHB41 Sports Director and nine time Emmy award winning journalist Mick Shaffer dropped by Sacred Heart Tuesday. He has graciously returned once again to THRILL the students with his authentic reading style that has kids reconnecting with classics like "One Fish. Two Fish. Red Fish. Blue Fish." Joy and Reading. What a great combo! Thank you to Sacred Heart's Resource team for supporting Read Across America Week in such an awesome way.

"The talents God has given you are not yours – they have been given to you for your use, for the glory of God."- St. Teresa of Calcutta 5th grade students from SHoJ took solos to band festival Tuesday, March 4th. All received "1" ratings!

"Sport is an activity that involves more than the movement of the body; it demands the use of intelligence and the disciplining of the will". - St. John Paul II Congratulations to all of our CYO athletes, coaches, officials and parents for another outstanding season of CYO Basketball. Special congrats to these 7th grade young ladies for their 1st place finish! Looks like they had a special fan in attendance to cheer them on to victory. Go Cardinals!

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"To touch the hearts of your students is the greatest miracle you can perform." St. John Baptist de La Salle SHOJ Preschool teaching legend Ms. Megan Dusselier's 50th birthday was celebrated in a special way. Her preschool families poured love on her in a way worthy of Ms. Megan - a woman who has wrapped up hundreds of children in a loving environment that made them feel safe, loved, and celebrated for the gifts God bestowed on each one. She has loved each one as if they were the only one. Messages from students and families past and present poured in from all over. One of her first preschool students even dropped in for a visit. It's mutual-Ms. Megan holds students in her heart forever and students hold Ms Megan in their heart in return. Lots of tears and laughter from a woman who is equal parts inspiration and gift. God bless you, Ms. Megan.

SHOJ will have a late start on Wednesday March 5. 8:15 Mass will be held and students can attend with parents. Teachers will be present to supervise at 9 when students can be dropped off. Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation but an important way to start Lent. If those students reading can make it, they can participate as practiced.