3-11-16ParentReminde.. - Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
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3-11-16ParentReminde.. - Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
SHA Parent Reminders 2015-2016 3/11/16 THE WEEK AHEAD: Sat. 3/12 Sun. 3/13 Jr. High All Co. Music Fest. at Tonawanda HS Mon. 3/14-A Tues. 3/15-B Wed. 3/16-C Thurs. 3/17-D Fri. 3/18-E Recon. Svc. Spec. Sched. Soph. Retreat Re-Registration for 2016-2017 Stations of the Cross Sched. #6 Drama/Donate Life Mini Assembly Sched. #2 SHARK Club Bake Sale Cordecho ACT In School Testing Program for Juniors UB Science Day Staff Apprec. Lunch – Gr. 10 Catholic Charities Dress Down National College Fair in am Drama 7:30 pm DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION FOR UPCOMING DATES Despite Easter being very early this year, many school districts chose to take the week before Easter off. In large part, this is due to NY State Common Core testing at the middle and elementary school level that takes place in early-mid April. Therefore, please be aware that many of the public school districts will be closed March 21-23 and will not provide bussing. A list of those districts follow: Amherst Cheektowaga Central Cheektowaga-Maryvale Cheektowaga-Sloan Clarence Cleveland-Hill Depew Frontier (no transportation on 3/18 also) Grand Island Lackawanna Lancaster Lockport Niagara Wheatfield Orchard Park (no transportation on 3/18 also) Starpoint Sweet Home West Seneca Williamsville Buffalo Metro will be running as usual. Please make alternate travel arrangements for your daughter. SHA IS PROUD TO PRESENT… SHA presents The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, a unique visit to the major Greek myths. See the feminist version of Pandora's box, Jason and the Argonauts vs. the Zombies, the dance version of the Trojan War, and much, much more! Join us as we laugh at the stories we thought we knew. Shows are Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available for $9 adults at the door/$8 adults presale; $7 students and seniors at the door/$6 students and seniors presale. Hope to see you there! UNYTS BLOOD DRIVE The Donate Life Club is hosting the annual UNYTS Blood Drive at SHA on Monday, March 21, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm. Please consider donating. Please see Page 5 for more details. To schedule an appointment, contact Jane or Lyn at 834-2101 ext. 355. THE BIG SHA RAFFLE We hope that Raffle ticket sales are going well! The tickets are due on April 13. Remember, many of the student incentives are for girls who sell MORE THAN the original 10 tickets issued. Students who would like more tickets can stop in the Advancement Office OR contact Susan Daniels ([email protected], 834-2101, ext. 352) or Lori Hurley ([email protected], - 834-2101, ext. 316). THANK YOU! DEADLINE APPROACHING - TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS FOR 16-17 Please note that district transportation applications for the 2016-2017 school year are available in the Main Office. These forms must be filled out and returned to your local school district office listed on the application by April 1, 2016 – we do NOT accept these forms in the Main Office. A new application must be completed every year. City of Buffalo residents do not need to complete a Metro Pass application. SHARK CLUB & REFUGEE SERVICES The SHARK Club is supporting Maya Westcott '17 and other area students who are furnishing an apartment for Journey's End Refugee Services. If you would like to help, please send in any of the small items on the Home Again Household Items list on Pages 6 and 7. Thank you! RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017 Who: Parents of Freshwomen, Sophomores, and Juniors What: One-day walk in re-registration When: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Where: Student Dining Hall On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, SHA will hold its annual re-registration. Doors will open at 7:00 am and staff members will be in place until 7:00 pm to accept the paperwork necessary to secure your daughter’s place in her class for the next academic year. We promise to have lots of help on hand to get you in and out quickly. On March 9 your daughter will carry home a packet containing the forms that need to be completed for formal registration. Then at least one parent of each student must come to Sacred Heart on the 16th to deliver the package of completed forms along with the tuition deposit of $500.00. This way, if any information is incomplete or signatures are missing, we can secure them on the spot and avoid disturbing you with follow-up mailings and phone calls. We are confident that you will appreciate the ease of this method of re-registration. If you foresee that you will not be available on March 16, please contact Mrs. Guzdek in the Main Office (716-834-2101 ext. 301 or [email protected]) to arrange a time to drop off your packet of forms before the 16th. Please note that a late fee of $100.00 will be charged for registrations received after the formal registration day. Your daughter will be working with her counselor to select her courses for 2016-2017. Please note that we can process her course selections only if she is formally registered to attend SHA in 2016-2017. FINANCIAL AID FOR 2016-2017 FAST, the company that provides our financial aid application analyses, is now open to receive financial aid applications for returning students. To be considered for aid for 2016-2017, an application must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2016. If you have a daughter entering 9th grade in September 2016 and have already filed for financial aid for her, you do not need to apply again. The school will use the information from your December 2015 application. To apply… • Log onto the school’s website at www.sacredheartacademy.org. • Under the Parents tab select “Tuition and Financial Aid Information.” • Review the filing instructions under the heading “FAST Filing Instructions for Returning Families.” • Select the “Financial Aid Application” link located in the left column. This link will take you to the FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) Website where you will file your application. HOST A GERMAN STUDENT The Buffalo-Dortmund Sister City Committee, dedicated to the cultural understanding between the two cities, is seeking host families from Sacred Heart for three or four German high school students from late August, 2016 through early December, 2016. Students are well-screened, outgoing, and speak English fluently. Each student has health and liability insurance along with letters of recommendation, photos etc. In addition, they have a supportive program provided by the committee. Sacred Heart has been a part of this exchange for the past several years, and all the SHA families who have hosted girls have really enjoyed the experience. See the profiles and letters from girls who are interested in studying in the States in the February 26 Parent Reminders. If you are interested or have any questions, please call Mary Ganey Cochrane, Director of Admissions, 834-2101 ext. 311. ATTN: SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR PARENTS Attention Sophomores and Juniors: please see the flyer on Page 8 for the Buffalo National College Fair. This is a great opportunity to visit with admissions representatives and attend workshops on topics related to the college admissions process. All juniors will be attending the fair on Wednesday morning, 9 am-11am. Parents can take advantage of the fair that evening from 6 pm-8:30 pm. The list of schools attending is available online at http://bit.ly/NCFExhibitorSearch. AMHERST GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE Registrations are currently being accepted for the Amherst Girls Softball League. This league is the largest all girls softball program in Western New York. Girls will learn to promote self-esteem, goal setting, experience teamwork, learn diversity, and most importantly have fun. Please see Pages 9 -11 for all the details. Batter up! IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE NOTES Please remember that you must inform S. Connie (834-2101, ext. 305 or [email protected]) if your daughter will not be in school the last week before break. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. As a reminder, if your daughter will be out due to an appointment, we will need a note back from the provider verifying the appointment. This is noted on Page 20 of the Student Handbook. GENIUS OLYMPIAD REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR Terra Science and Education, the founder and organizer of the International GENIUS Olympiad, in partnership with The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo present the first annual Genius Regional Science and Engineering Fair to Buffalo NY on April 30, 2016. The competition is a one day event bringing together science projects developed by Middle and High school students in the greater Buffalo area to approach environmental problems in the following categories: Environmental Quality, Ecology and Biodiversity, Resources and Energy, Human Ecology and Invention. Prizes will be awarded. Application deadline is April 25, 2016. For more information and rules, please visit our website at www.geniusolympiad.org/us or send us an email at [email protected]. Also see Pages 12 and 13 of this newsletter. SUMMER WRITING WORKSOPS Please see Pages 14 and 15 for details on the Summer Writing Workshops hosted by the Western New York Writing Project at Canisius Collge taking place July 11-22, 2016. Attn: JUNIOR PARENTS ACT 3/15/16 for ALL JUNIORS Next Tuesday, March 15, all Juniors will be taking the ACT in school. We are asking that all Juniors arrive to school by 8:00 am in order to be checked into their testing room. The girls will be assigned to different classrooms alphabetically, with about 10-15 per classroom. The test is roughly 4 hours long with 2 scheduled breaks in between certain sections. Following the test, the girls will be dismissed and provided a pizza lunch in SHA Hall. The last two periods of the day we will provide fun activities for the girls. All of the girls have already registered with their counselor in school. Please remind them to get a good night’s sleep and have a healthy breakfast! The girls have also been given permission to not wear their uniform on 3/15. The dress regulations for a non-uniform day are listed below as noted in the Student Handbook: “Students must be dressed appropriately for school. No strapless tops, tops with spaghetti strap or see-through blouses may be worn. Tank tops must have straps 2” wide. No bare midriffs or excessive cleavage are to be shown. No low-slung pants, pants with writing across the backside or pajamas may be worn. Shorts are not permitted, except during June exams. No slippers or footwear deemed unsafe. Other guidelines may be announced as needed by the Coordinator of Discipline.” On the Test Day: • Bring photo identification (SHA photo id) • Sharpened soft lead No. 2 pencils and a good eraser (No mechanical pencils or ink pens) • A watch to pace yourself. Your test coordinator will announce when 5 minutes remain on each test. • A permitted calculator - examinees may bring any 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator as long as it is a permitted calculator modified if needed as described above. (DO NOT bring calculators with build-it or downloaded computer algebra system functionality. • Snacks to eat during break - all snacks and drinks must be kept outside the testing room. We are asking that all girls keep their book bags and cellphones in their lockers during the test. Attn: SOPHOMORE PARENTS Sophomore Retreat Dear Sophomores and Parents: On Tuesday, March 15, the Sophomores will have the opportunity to attend their Sophomore class retreat. The retreat team has been busy planning a great day for the girls. I hope this will be a fun, meaningful, spiritual experience for the young women and I look forward to spending the day with them. Attendance on this retreat is required. (If illness occurs, you must bring in a doctor’s note to excuse your absence.) A pizza lunch will be provided. Students should eat breakfast before the retreat. Tuesday, March 15 8:00 am – 2:50 pm Villa Maria Athletic Center 240 Pine Ridge Road Buffalo, NY 14225 Attention Parents: ALL students will be bussed to and from the retreat. Students will attend homeroom before they leave for the retreat and will arrive back to school in plenty of time to catch their bus or ride at the end of the school day. Students should wear their SHA shirts from Walkathon and may wear casual bottoms – appropriate and comfortable for their day! Please note that Villa Maria can be a bit chilly in the morning, so you may wish to dress in layers. If you have any questions, please call me at 834-2101 ext. 312 or e-mail me at [email protected]. - Bridget McGuinness, Director of Campus Staff Appreciation Lunch It has been a tradition at SHA for each class to host a luncheon for the dedicated Faculty & Staff at SHA. The Sophomore class parents will be hosting the Staff Appreciation Lunch on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17. The coordinators are Jennifer Florczak & Denise Klein. Please see the link for more details: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050F4AA9A72EA46-class “Where Home Begins Again” Household Donations Required Items Set of drawers/Dresser Kitchen Table Kitchen Chairs (one for each family member) Couch (adequate seating for each family member) Sofa chairs Lamps Paper, pens and/or pencils Tableware (forks, knives, spoons) Dishes (plates, bowls, cups/mugs) Pots and pans (sauce pan, frying pan, baking dish) Large Baking/Serving Bowls Kitchen Utensils (spatula, wooden spoon, sharp knives, serving utensils etc.) Can opener (non electric) Cutting Board Dish Drying Rack Dish Soap Sponges and/or cleaning rags Towels (bath, hand towel) – minimum 1 per person Sets of sheets (twin/double) Blankets/Quilts/Comforters Pillows & Pillowcases Alarm Clock Clothes Hangers Light bulbs Smoke detector batteries Bathroom/kitchen cleaner Paper towels Laundry detergent Two waste baskets Mop and Bucket Broom and Dustpan Trash bags Toilet paper Shampoo/Conditioner Body Soap Toothbrushes Toothpaste # Items Helpful or Suggested Items Brillo pads Plastic wrap & foil Strainer/Colander Pot holders Cloths lines and pins / clothes drying rack Toilet brush Adhesive wall hooks Hair Brush/comb Deodorant (Men’s and Women’s) Disposable Razors Kleenex Hand Soap Feminine products Laundry basket/bag Folders / Accordion filer Rice Cooker Simple games that need little instruction (i.e. cards, chess, checkers) Bicycle/Helmet Coffee Table End Table Fans/Heaters Iron Ironing Board Microwave Telephone/Cell phone Television DVD/VHS player Toaster Curtains Dish drying rack Umbrellas Wall clock Desk English Dictionary Weatherization (door draft protectors, plastic window insulation) Candles & matches / Flashlight & batteries Corkboard with tacks First Aid Kit Baby Items Diapers Crib Car Seat Stroller # Items WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG WRITERS JULY 11-22, 2016 Application Form Name of attendee Address Street City Zip Code Western New York Writing Project Phone number Age in T-Shirt Size Grade in July, (indicate 2016 youth) September, Interested in carpooling? Yes 2016 Genevieve Webster Federick Teacher, Hamburg Central Director, Workshops for Young Writers Program Joel Malley Teacher, Cheektowaga Central Coordinator, Teen Writing Workshop No School Name Parent/Guardian Name(s) & Email Parent/Guardian Signature Payment must accompany application. Once your payment is received, your child is automatically registered for the Workshop. Make checks payable to the WNY Writing Project. Mail to: WNYWP, Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 Dara Pickard Teacher, Lakeshore Central Coordinator, Young Writers’ Camp HOSTED BY CANISIUS COLLEGE 2001 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14208 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LINDA MURRAY, 716.888.3289 VISIT: WWW.CANISIUS.EDU/WNYWP † WNY WRITING PROJECT ¢ Teen Writing Workshop for grades 8-12+ Young Writers’ Camp for grades 3-7 summer writing workshops Teen writing Workshop Grades 8-12+ 9:30am-1:00pm daily In the Teen Writing Workshop, the focus is on creative writing. A workshop for motivated writers, students spend time each day with writing groups. There, they share their writing and grow from the guidance of their peers and mentor teachers. Participants benefit from a number of other activities, including visits from local authors, open mic sessions each week, a field trip, and creating an anthology to publish their work. The teen camp will conclude with a final open mic on the last day. Young Writers’ Camp Grades 3-7 $100 discount to families sending more than one student 9:00am-12:30pm July 11-21 The cost of attending includes a t-shirt, bag/backpack, a composition book, and any additional supplies. Final Reception July 22 from 9:00-10:30 All family members are welcome! “This Program Is Such a Gift” --Kelsey, longtime participant The Workshops are an opportunity for students to develop and expand their writing skills, focusing on creative writing. Our writers come from all over the Western New York area--from Buffalo to Lewiston to Dunkirk--and . as Kelsey put it, “We have fencers and actors and athletes and artists here...Even though it is our similarities that bring us together, it is our diversity that instills life in this program.” Cost: $225 per student ($250 if you register after July 1, 2016) Each year, the Young Writers’ Camp is organized around a theme. In 2016, the summer’s theme is space and exploration. Like the Teen Writing Workshop, the focus of the camp is to develop its participants’ creative writing skills. During the two weeks of camp, campers will work together both in small groups and individually to develop interesting and thoughtful pieces of writing. They will write poetry, mini-dramas, stories, songs, and more. In addition, the Young Writers will take a field trip and will make a video, which will be shown at the final reception! A limited number of partial ($100) need-based scholarships are available. To apply, include a letter explaining your need by June 10, 2016. Out of fairness, an attendee may only receive a scholarship once during his or her tenure with