2008-2009 Parent Updates - Sacred Heart Cathedral School

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COUNSELOR’S CORNERThe SHCS counseling program has several components. First, guidanceclasses are taught to all grade levels. We cover such topics asstudy skills, peer relationships, and character issues. Second, I meetwith students individually for various problems a child might face inschool or at home. These students are referred by a teacher, parent,administrator or self. On the initial visit, I meet with the studentto discuss the problem. In order to meet with them a subsequenttime, I need parental permission. A permission form is sent homefor the parent to sign in order for the child to visit with me on aregular basis. Third, I hope to begin some small group discussionson divorce, grief, and self-esteem. If you have concerns about a difficultyyour child is having at school or home, please don’t hesitateto call me at 558-4100 or visit me at my office at school duringregular hours.- Gina Johnson, SHCS Guidance CounselorMrs. Ciancone’s 4th Graders create their ownmaps of the United States with homemadeplay dough.SHCS FALL STAGE PRODUCTIONThe Sacred HeartMiddle School,”Heart to HeartPlayers” are hardat work after school preparing the fall presentation,“It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Nerdman!”The play will bepresented on the gym stage on two evenings, November14 and 15 at 7:00. All are invited to come watch thissilly spoof of “Superman”.The cast, in order of appearance: Parker Gensheimer,Natalie Hatfield, Sienna Prater, Frances Higdon, ChristianGash, Ben Mosrie, Charlie Higdon, William Ewell,Alex Robinson, Angeline Morris, Ritchie Mrozik, MichaelErpenbach, Caroline Adam, Hayden White, AllieMcLaughlin, Bailey Poteet, Ashley Gensheimer.Mrs. Talley’s 7th Grade Drama class show offtheir handmade puppets. The students werechallenged to write their own scripts and performa skit in front of the class.A special dress rehearsal performance for the schoolwill be on Thursday, November 13 at 9:30 am.
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER (Continued from page 3)need to assist their student by bringing in projects or materials. However at 7:55, itis expected that all visitors will have exited the building or will sign in at the frontoffice. Individuals who do not sign-in as a visitor to our school are compromisingthe school’s attempt to insure the well-being of students and visitors alike.2. Student emotional growth and development - One of our schoolimprovement goals approved by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools accreditation team addresses student personal responsibility. As parentsand teachers, it is our responsibility to assist with this normal part ofour children’s developmental maturation. Allowing students to enter the school by themselvesand independently walk to their classrooms is one way for students to learn and assumepersonal responsibility and self-reliance. A student may be reluctant to do this,but with positive encouragement from both parents and staff, he/she readily takes pridein this new independence and accomplishment. (Many area schools require parents todrop their children off from their vehicles beginning with the very first day of school.SHCS prefers to allow parents the option of walking their children to the entrance.)3. Interruption of classroom activities - The beginning of the school day is one of the busiesttimes of the day for teachers and students. This is the start of our workday. Parental presencewithin the classroom (or immediately outside the classroom door) distracts the teacher and/or thestudents from their attempt to commence the scheduled activities for the day and their normal routine.Thus the learning environment for all of the students is disrupted. The beginning of the day isnot the appropriate time to discuss individual concerns/problems with your child’s teacher. SHCShas numerous avenues for communication and always encourages and supports open communicationbetween parents and the school. Concerns are best handled through one of these methods:• Note sent via e-mail, student folder, or teacher mailbox• Voice mail message• Request for a teacher or staff member conferenceThe third area of concern is the use of cell phones by our students during the school day.SHCS’s policy relating to electronic devices states that the use of electronic devices such as PalmPilots, (PDA’s), cell phones, pagers, and games is prohibited during school hours and after schoolacademic activities, such as T.A.S.K. or test make-up. The school hours are defined as 7:45-3:45.Items will be confiscated if found. (Handbook, p. 49) If necessary, students may use the school officephone upon request and with adult supervision. Many cell phones today have the ability to photograph,text message, and even access the Internet. To insure the safety of our students and to protectthe learning environment of our classrooms, I am revising this policy to specify the following:• Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off andin the student’s backpack during the school day (7:45-3:45)• Students in Young Folks, after school test make-up and T.A.S.K. may nothave their cell phones on or out of their backpack after school hours.• If the cell phone is found on the student or in anything belonging to the studentother than the backpack, it will be confiscated and a demerit will be issued.• If the cell phone discharges during the school day, the phone will be confiscated.The cell phone call history including text messaging may be reviewed.The student will be issued a demerit at the minimum.(Continued on next page)$H$NEWSThe Sacred Heart DollarSELL-A-THON is on! Thisis a new event this yearfor the sole purpose ofreducing your tuitionfor the ‘09-’10 schoolyear! Sell SH$ gift cardsto your neighbors,friends, and relativesnow through November10th. Any Sacred Heartfamily can participate!The top-selling childwill win an Ipod Shuffle,and that family will gettheir full rebate amountearned in the Sell-A-Thon! All families thatparticipate will receiveone half of the total rebateamount of their ordersto be used towardtuition credit! The SacredHeart Dollars programprovides financialsupport for Catholiceducation. Pleasecall Theresa Buckmanwith any questions,558-4113. Please turnin your orders withcollected money byNovember 10th.
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