Sacred Heart Families,
I hope you are having a wonderful Friday and are able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we have coming this weekend! Thank you for helping Sacred Heart begin the school year with joy and enthusiasm. Your children are a pleasure to teach and we are so grateful to you for raising such polite and hard working kids!
See the Friday Newsletter for school announcements and upcoming events.9.24.21
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Thessalonians 5:16-18
Let Us Pray
We begin the day in morning prayer. It is the time of day when we can all be together as a community to begin the day with God. This year, we have been gathering around the flagpole at the front of the school. It is a little chilly in the morning, but we are so happy to be able to gather together, that it is worth being a bit uncomfortable. Last week, the students were able to close their eyes and experience meditative prayer. We slow down our breath and think deeply about our body and our connection to our minds as we ask for God to join us in our thoughts and our calm.
Walk of Faith is Friday, Sept. 24th- Please join us if you have the time. It is a great day to reflect on our community and our freedom by supporting active duty military with Care Packages. We will be collecting item and money for the Care Packages until September 24th at the entrance of the Church and School. A huge thank you to the Nick and Jessica Hart for their idea and guidance for this project.
See the attached Newsletter for more school information 9.10.21
Dear Lord,
As my children leave for school,
I pray that you will keep them in your care.
Send your Spirit to open their minds
to all that is true and beautiful and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents
you have given them and to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Help them to be kind to others
and lead others be kind to them.
Give their teachers patience and understanding
and help them teach what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard my children
and to keep them from all harm.
Open their young hearts to your presence
and enfold them in your peace and protection.
Hold them in the palm of your hand
and bring them home safely at day’s end.
Amen.
See the newsletter for more school information. 8.27.21
Sacred Heart Families,
What a great Back to School BBQ! Thank you to everyone for bringing a delicious side dish or dessert. We all enjoyed a wonderful meal and the kids had a lot of fun playing together. I want to send a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped clean up the playground. It really looks great and is ready for a new year. Words cannot truly express how joyful it was to see us all together. We have the nicest parents and students in our school community and I just feel so blessed to know you.
The Latest on Covid-19
The Lenawee County Health Department updated 2021-2022 Covid-19 School Guidance on August 17th. The only change is for students who ride the Hudson Bus. Those students are required to wear a mask while they are on the bus. You can read the order from the CDC here: CDC Order requiring the wearing of face masks while on school busses https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html
As ever, we remain committed to keeping our students safe and offering continuous educational instructions with the least amount of restrictions and disruptions to their learning. The SHS 2021-2022 Safety Protocols are attached here:2021-2022 Covid Policy.docx
Health & Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Lansing which is updated regularly is attached for your reference:
https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/education/health-safety-guidance-2021-2022
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, August 24th- Information Night
Begins with Mass at 5:45 followed by a kick off the year talk from Anne Atkin, principal, in the Church.
After the talk, head over to the school for classroom information from the teacher.
Hot dogs at the school provided by the Knights of Columbus
Get your back to school paperwork- including Beyond the Bell Registration, September lunch menu, etc.
Drop off school supplies
Ask questions
Sunday, August 29th- Mass and Back to School Breakfast
11:00- Mass
Breakfast following Mass in the Church Hall.
Monday, August 30th- First day of school
See the 2021-2022 school calendar here: Vertical calendar 2021-2022.pdf
*Hot Lunch/Sack Lunch options are free to all students through Hudson Area Schools again this year. Preschool students are only able to get the Sack Lunch or bring a lunch from home because Preschool students eat at the school.
If you have any questions or concerns about the school year, feel free to respond to this email. I am always happy to hear from you!
Have a blessed weekend!
Anne
Dear Sacred Heart Families,
Happy Friday! I hope you are enjoying the month of August and finding time to have fun and eat some delicious local produce that is so abundant now.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, August 19th for our Back to School BBQ. This is just a fun event to get together and share a meal. The school will be open (not quite ready for the year) if you wish to drop off school supplies or just have a look around. Father Todd will be here to bless the playground and the kids can see their friends and play. Remember to bring a side dish or dessert to pass and we will provide the BBQ and buns, lemonade and water.
See the Newsletter for more upcoming Events!8.13.21
Blessings,
Anne
Happy Friday Sacred Heart Families,
Be not afraid.
I come before you always.
Come, follow me.
And I will give you rest.
See the story of this beautiful song here: https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2018/06/14/be-not-afraid-song-eases-biggest-transitions-and-out-life
We are so blessed to have our school community during uncertain times. Do not worry! What we are certain about, is that God has a plan for us and we are prepared to take on the school year.
The Sacred Heart Staff will continue to implement all of our cleaning practices in the classrooms, at lunch and in the hallways. In addition, we require that students and staff follow the Daily Health Appraisal guideline. The form is attached to this email for your reference.
Students and staff may choose to wear a face mask while at school but Sacred Heart School is not requiring masks unless we are instructed to by MDHHS or the Lenawee Health Department to do so. You will be advised immediately of all mandates.
Again, feel free to contact me at 517-448-6405- school 517-403-2824- cell or at aatkin@sacredhearthudson.org with any question or concerns about Covid-19.
We will publish our back to school safety plan as soon as it is finalized. In the meantime the Diocese of Lansing plan is available, and updated regularly https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/education/health-safety-guidance-2021-2022-school-year-catholic-schools-diocese-lansing
Join us tomorrow for our annual Mulch the Playground and Pizza with father Todd. We will begin at 10:00 am and should be done and eating pizza by 11:30. Waters will be provided. See the attached flyer!
The Friday newsletter can be seen here:8.6.21
I hope to see you tomorrow! If not, have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
Anne
This past week the 4th through 6th grade students spent three days and two nights at Kimball Camp in Reading, MI. While we were there, Father Todd, Seamus and Josh joined us for dinner, sand volleyball, Mass in the woods and s’mores at the campfire. For many of the students, the Mass in the woods was the first time they had experienced a small Mass that did not take place at Sacred Heart Church.
See the attached newsletter for more school information.
5.28.21
Dear Sacred Heart Families,
The weather has heated up quite quickly but we are staying cool at school thanks to Mrs. LaRussa, Tammy Houser and our Pastoral intern, Seamus. They installed all of our air conditioner so we can stay cool and focus on our school work.
Ms. Jessica and I will be at camp with the 4th-6th graders on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I am still available through my cell phone and email if you need anything at all.
If you have not already applied, local scholarship applications are due by June 1st. See the newsletter for more information.
Mrs. Shaffer has planned a Field Day Carnival for June 1st. SHS will provide a hot dog lunch and the field day events will begin outside right after each class’ lunch. We are really looking forward to having some fun. See the newsletter for information about volunteering this day and all other school information.
Have a blessed weekend!
Anne Atkin, principal
5.21.21
Sacred Heart Families,
Reminder: Today is a ½ Day of School with dismissal at 11:50. There is no beyond the bell today.
Our enrollment is set for the 2021-2022 school year. We are so happy to have our families returning for next year and to welcome several new families. Thank you all for supporting Sacred Heart with your trust and loyalty.
We have openings in the 5th/6th grade classroom and 3-4 spots in preschool. If you know of any families who are interested in Catholic Education for their children in that age group, please have them contact us for a tour.
We are looking for volunteers to help direct runners and register runners at the SHS 5K on Saturday, May 29th. It is easy and lot of fun! Contact me if you can help.
See the attached newsletter for more school information.5.14.21
Have a blessed weekend!
Anne
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Sacred Heart Teachers and Staff are amazing! The Sacred Heart community is truly blessed to have teachers who bring out the absolute best in each student. We have a very high standard for behavior, service and academics at Sacred Heart school. We are only able to achieve this high quality school environment because of the commitment each teacher has to excellence. Our students are happy, motivated and caring. Each student receives the specialized attention they need to be confident students and it is the teachers who treat each child with special care to achieve this. Our teachers are nothing short of wonderful and we appreciate them beyond words.
See the attached newsletter for more information 5.7.21