“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.
5 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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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. https://youtube.com/shorts/EN1_SAAj1wE?feature=shared (You may need to cut and paste this little gem in your browser.)
5 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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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!
5 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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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!
5 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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The Rhodes Ahead - October 20, 2023 Click the link to check out this week's edition of the SHOJ School Newsletter: https://shoj.edurooms.com/engage/shoj-catholic-school/newsletters/the-rhodes-ahead-oct-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!
5 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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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."
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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.
5 months ago, Kathy Rhodes
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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.
5 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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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#/
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Mornings With Mom: Thursday 10/19 7:30 AM , MPC 10 out of 10 (future) doctors* surveyed agree that donuts are good for you. Nutritional values grow exponentially when shared with someone you love. Disclaimer: *Future doctors include a group of 5 year olds who hope to be doctors when they "get big."
6 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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I am grateful how God makes blessings out of everything! As we spend a few minutes outside making sure teachers are ready for the students, we often chat about the virtue of the week. This week we are focusing on making a habit of gratitude. We started listing things we are grateful about Mr Billquist. Quite a list and there is so much more. -he takes pictures of the sunrise -he cleans up puke -he paints the entire school every summer -he sets up the lunch tables -he knows so many names -the list goes on
6 months ago, Kathy Rhodes
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CYO Basketball Information: 3rd - 8th Grade CYO Basketball information is available on our website under the documents tab. Tryouts will be at St. James on October 30th and November 2nd. Click the link for more: https://5il.co/26qn0
6 months ago, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School
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"The secret to happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness."- Saint Gianna Molla Save the Date! Thursday 11/9/23 As we approach the Advent season, our thoughts can move toward our list of things we want. Let us gather for a simple meal and reflect on the goodness that God shares daily. The Sacred Heart Staff will serve a simple meal, and we will share time together in community. Details will be coming about the evening and how you can reserve your family's spot.
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"Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious."- Saint Thomas Aquinas One of the virtues we have focused on this year is affability- being pleasant and easy to get along with. What does that look like? II'd say this picture of these lifelong friends who first met in the halls of SHOJ locking arms with each other as high school seniors all nominated for Homecoming King nails it. I think they already won.
6 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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"The world doesn't need what women have; it needs what women are." - Saint Edith Stein Today, our Cardinal Community celebrates the achievement of a remarkable woman who has been a tireless advocate for building the level of interest in women's sports. Nancy Dorsey, Saint James Academy's head Volleyball Coach, will see a dream realized tonight as SJA's Varsity Volleyball team takes centerstage on ESPN+ and ESPN-U this evening. Anyone with internet connectivity can watch 4 of the top VB teams in the country. Does the term "watch party" seem appropriate here? It is a must-see for Cardinal Fans as SHOJ Cardinal Ella Goodwin '20 (featured in a photo here with Coach Dorsey) will be on the court. We are so proud of our Cardinals and love to see them soar!
6 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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Father Zarse visited one of our 8th-grade Religion classes today. He asked students, “What is glory?” Some great answers to a question seldom pondered. Luke said, “Glory is beauty and praise.” Lauren said the word glory meant “royalty” to her. Grant equated glory with greatness. Father Zarse spoke about the “extrinsic glory” of God, represented partially by the beauty of the universe, as he drew planets on the board. Then, he shared the “intrinsic glory” as the glory within God. He asked the students which glory was greater- God’s extrinsic or intrinsic glory. We are grateful for a Catholic education that pushes a young soul’s desire for knowledge of the Creator and Savior.
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Mrs. Novak, 3rd grade teacher, stepped out of the classroom for five minutes so we could ask her students how she models this week’s virtue-Generosity. Levi- She lets us borrow her books and asks nothing in return. Ruby- She is generous with her prayers. Luke- She gives people lots of chances. McCartney- She never gives up. Kaiden- She’s always nice to us. Olivia- She’s always kind to us. Malley- She let’s us borrow her supplies. Jonah- She tries to teach us as much as she can. Roman- If we are good and learn what we are supposed to learn, we get extra recess. God, thank you for being generous with us in gifting SHOJ with a teacher like Mrs. Novak.
6 months ago, Kathleen Hess
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"Generosity enlarges the heart."- Pope Francis As your heard in Mrs. Rhodes weekly call, our focus this week is on the virtue of generosity. In the wee hours of the school day, our music teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, was doing what she does every Monday-reviewing the virtue of the week before students walk into her class. She shares the definition of the virtue and the children respond beautifully with examples. The work here is real. The work here is inspired by God. Good stuff.
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