Sentimental Saturday
If you have been around the SHOJ school and church community a while, you will love this. We spied a familiar face at 8:15AM Mass today. Harper Schmelzle, former (and always) Cardinal, attended Mass this morning at Sacred Heart. Some of the youth (including Harper) from Father’s prior assignment in Sabetha, KS are in town today to serve the hungry alongside the Franciscan Poor.
The Schmelzle family is excited for SHOJ-Shawnee to receive the gifts the Holy Spirit has planned as their community, SHOJ-Sabetha, did the past few years when Father Zarse was their shepherd. God bless our Sacred Heart community: past, present and future.
If you have ever walked by Mrs. Cooney’s class (1st grade) when she is teaching religion, you might find yourself pausing to breathe in the goodness she is sharing with her students. She is deeply connected to the wonder found in the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith. Because of this, we are not surprised to see she has spent time this summer immersed in the natural world enjoying time outdoors in Idaho, Tetons, Wyoming, Yellowstone, and South Dakota.
Can’t wait to have her back at Sacred Heart this fall!
The SHOJ Circle of Life:
Mrs. Bonnel (née O’Malley) is a lifelong Cardinal who now works in the Resource Room. She is an SHOJ grad who not only sent her sweet girls to us, but is on staff as well. How blessed are we to work with someone who shares the perspective of a student, parent, and staff member?
Her summer update: She, husband Cody, and her fellow Cardinal daughters have been camping, road-tripping, Swiftie-ing, playing volleyball, hanging at the pool, running lemonade stands and so much more. Sounds like a lotta Hakuna Matata!
(Not responsible for Lion King soundtrack songs you can’t get out of your head after reading this.)
Roadtrip!!!
Check out this pic of some lovely teacher faces captured mid-roadtrip this summer. Where did the adventure take them? Wichita, KS! The Sedgwick County Zoo was NOT their destination. It was a writing strategies workshop. Love their dedication to their vocation.
Ready for another SHOJ staff summer update? Mrs. Lyons (3rd grade) started her summer relaxing at the lake. As she immersed herself in full summer mode, she officiated an endless number of board game sessions with her three beautiful children. Who knew Candyland could be so competitive? Her activities have included going fishing, riding bikes, eating ice cream, celebrating the 4th of July, going to Royals games (a true blue fan), and spending many, many, MANY hours at the pool. It might sound exhausting to some, but this is how Mrs. Lyons fuels up for an awesome school year.
Sacred Heart Family-
If you know our music teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, you know how passionate she is about life. From her deep love of family to her childlike appreciation of Garfield, she fans the flames of faith and living life to the fullest in all she does. Her summer has been full of Garfield playdates, music camp, grandbaby lovin, enjoying nature, and it is definitely not summer for her without garden tomatoes. See the photo of “Team Bruce Surgery Support Squad.” Please hold her family in prayer as her husband Bruce recovers from heart surgery. Thanks be to God for surrounding our staff and our students with a beautifully gifted soul like Mrs. Reynolds!
As we anticipate the return to a new school year, our principal, Mrs. Rhodes, shares some of the blessings she has received in her role as a daughter, mother, and grandmother.
Her family celebrated the Ordination of her son, Father George Rhodes. See the joy on the faces of the Rhodes family on his Ordination day.
She and her family joined her siblings and their families as they celebrated the 80th birthdays of both her mother and father. She also revels in the joy of spending time with her first grandchild, baby Theo.
This appreciation of family inspired her to read a great book on developing virtue in the family. Looking forward to helping everyone - herself included -grow in virtue.
SHOJ Golf Tournament is Friday August 11th. Checkin/lunch at 11:30 and shotgun start at 1:00pm!Registration Link:
http://bit.ly/shoj-golf23 (http://bit.ly/shoj-golf23)
We hope that you have read many good books over the summer. There are great things happening in the library thanks to the fund the need auction donations. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but here are just some of the new books that will be on the shelves when you return!
I am so excited about the theme for this year, in addition to the focus on the real presence in the Eucharist, there will be a focus on growing in virtue. Virtues and the Eucharist help us grow closer to Christ. The school will be implementing Education in Virtue (to replace our social emotional learning/antibullying programs required by the state). This is going to help teachers, students and families as the language, practice and healthy habits will help us all recognize the innate goodness in everyone and establish a culture for all to flourish with Christ. In Gal 2:20 “In His Eucharistic presence he remains mysteriously in our minds as the one who loved us and gave himself up for us.” What better to prepare minds for the future and souls for eternity?
It's July! School will be starting again before we know it! Get a head start and save a trip to the store all at the same time! Get all your school supplies in one easy step! https://5il.co/1yxl2
We can all think of a Bible verse that speaks to us more than others. For 8th grader Ellie Nichols, Philippians 4:13 gives her strength. Listen as she shares how this verse gives her strength in every area of her life! https://school.shoj.org/page/rosary-reflections
Have you ever heard of Sister Clare Crockett? Get to know her in this beautiful Rosary reflection by 8th grader Viviane Kuttenkuler. https://school.shoj.org/page/rosary-reflections
"O Jesus, make our hearts like Yours."
Happy Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! May our patron increase our love for His heart and help us understand and accept God's unconditional love for each of us. Join us for Mass at 11 or Adoration, Benediction and social at 4 today.
Is that Mr. Whalen flying an airplane? A couple staff members attended Garmin's Educator Summit to keep learning over the summer. We hope you are reading and learning too!
Happy Summer. Just a reminder that preorders for supplies are due June 1. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/sacred-heart-school-supplies-2023?cart=f6fb1f08-fb0f-41ad-8f44-2be665e1175a%21%2155411687
EMBRACE Fundraiser: The mission of EMBRACE is to provide the opportunity for an inclusive education by supporting children with disabilities and learning differences in their Catholic schools. SHOJ has benefited from EMBRACE grants in training our staff to serve ALL students.
The confetti is still falling for the Class of 2023! We miss these faces in our halls. Grateful for our yesterdays together and excited for what God has planned for their tomorrows. Cheers to these students and their amazing families!
This year’s 8th graders wrote Rosary reflections in the style of the Holy Family School of Faith Rosary podcast. Grab your Rosary and pray along with Elaina Vomdemkamp as she reflects on Easter! https://school.shoj.org/page/rosary-reflections
It was a full house in board game elective today. Students could ask a buddy to come along. Chess matches, Connect 4 tourneys, and “What do you meme?” family edition. Felt like SHOJ family game night with 29 students practicing our class mantra: Play Nice. Win Nice. Lose Nice.
