2008-2009 Parent Updates - Sacred Heart Cathedral School

PASSPORT TO THE WORLDDuring the week of December 8th, our students will have a unique opportunityto be world-wide travelers! All grade levels will research the geography, language,government, economy, religion, etc. of a country or cultural region. The goalfor the children is to expand their world and grow in love and acceptance for thediversity of God’s people. The following is the schedule for the week:SHCS DEVELOPMENTMonday 12/88:05am All School Mass9:30am Christmas Concert RehearsalTuesday 12/9Interfaith AssemblyK-5th 9:15-10:00am6-8th 10:15-11:00amWednesday 12/10Table and hallway decorationThursday, 12/119:30am Parade of Nations Fashion ShowFriday, 12/12Passport Tour of the school1:00pm Juan Diego Prayer ServiceThe 2008-09 Annual Fund Campaign is underway to support the efforts ofadding more SMART Boards to the classrooms at SHCS, renovating the 100wing rest rooms, and providing professional development programs for teachers.The goal this year is $100,000, and as of December 2nd, $13,000 has beencollected. Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact David and SienMoon, Annual Fund Chair Couple, or SHCS DevelopmentDirector, Anita Poore.Catholic Schools Week is fast approaching! CSW is celebratednationally the last week in January, this year the weekof January 25-31. The theme for Catholic Schools Week2009 celebrates Catholic schools and community service.This year’s logo for CSW shows the words “Celebrate Service”and hands reaching out and surrounding a globe. The“t” in the word celebrate is formed as a cross. This themeties in with Sacred Heart’s yearlong theme, “Go Make Disciplesof All Nations.” There are many fun activities beingplanned for CSW. Stay tuned for more details!COUNSELOR’SCORNERGreetings! We havebeen doing many guidanceactivities in eachclassroom. K, 1st and2nd grades have beenworking on study skillssuch as listening andpaying attention. 3rdgrade has been doing amanners unit. 4th gradeis working on showingrespect and buildingfriendships. 5th grade islearning about respectfor differences. And,middle school studentsare learning about howharmful rumors andgossip can be to themselvesand other people.As you can see, eachgrade has importanttopics to cover, and thestudents are enjoyingtheir guidance class. Wewill continue to workon the various skillsnecessary for successfuleveryday living.~ Gina Johnson