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1/10/2025 - Grade 8 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Let's all celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Krispy Kreme donuts! Please support grade 8 with their 5th annual CSW Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser. All orders are due by January 20 for a pick-up date at school on Thursday, January 30.

12/3/2024 - Building a Solid Foundation, One Rock at a Time: On this National Day of Giving, Sacred Heart School asks our followers and supporters to consider "Helping to Revitalize our School." #GivingTuesday. Donations can be made directly to the school or on GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/f/9f4y3-help-the-school

11/25/2024 - SHS SOS Newsletter November 2024: Attached is the November 2024 Newsletter for the SOS Club.

11/18/2024 - Walk-through Wednesday: During "Discover Catholic Schools" week, we will have Walk-throughs for anyone interested in the possibility of getting a Catholic education or would like more information on Wed. Nov. 20th, 9:00 -11:00 am. Come check out our school!

11/18/2024 - Discover Catholic Schools week: Yesterday began "Discover Catholic Schools," a week for us to market our school. Sunday, November 17 to Saturday, November 23

11/12/2024 - Walk-through Wednesday: Tomorrow is Walk-through Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for anyone interested in touring our school and considering registering students. Please share with your friends!

11/5/2024 - Class of 2025 Wreath Fundraiser: Time is running out! The Class of 2025 is having a wreath fundraiser. Please complete the order form and return it to the school with your payment by Friday, November 8. Please support this class as they raise money for their end-of-year activities. Plain Wreaths = $20.00 each Wreaths with bow = $25.00 (You can pick from red, gold, or burlap) Wreaths will be available for pick up here at the PLC on Sunday, December 1, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. or at dismissal on December 2.

11/4/2024 - Breakfast and Lunch Menu Week of November4 , 2024: Here is the breakfast and lunch menu for this school week.

10/28/2024 - Breakfast and Lunch Menu Week of October 28, 2024: Here is the breakfast and hot lunch menu for this school week.

10/11/2024 - GoFundMe letter from Mother Christina: A GoFundMe page has been set up for Sacred Heart School. Here is the link. Please share this with your family, friends, coworkers, and social media. https://www.gofundme.com/f/9f4y3-help-the-school?qid=c1a08894e5e2c1af201a2c8ceaea78cb

9/30/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of September 30 to October 4, 2024: Here is the breakfast and lunch menu for this school week.

9/30/2024 - Knight of Columbus Bingo - Starts on Wednesday, October 23: Bingo is coming!! Some of the proceeds will go to Sacred Heart Church. Please see the flyer attached to this email for more information.

9/9/2024 - Breakfast and Lunch Menu Week of Sept 9-13, 2024: Here is the breakfast & lunch menu for this week. If your child is purchasing milk only, there will be a charge of $.50 per milk per day. Milk is included at no charge if it's ordered with the lunch or breakfast.

8/29/2024 - Mum Fundraiser September 2024: Our first fundraiser of the school year is the mum fundraiser. Please find the mum fundraiser flyer and order form attached to this post. This fundraiser has a short window for sales. All orders are due back to the school by Thursday, September 5th, with payment. Vouchers will be given to the students to take home on the following day, The voucher will be taken to Malerba's Farm Stand on 634 New London Turnpike in Norwich to pick up your mums.

8/28/2024 - School Calendar : 2024-2025 School year

8/10/2024 - Back to School BBQ Picnic: Back to School Picnic - As posted on our attached School Calendar 2024-2025, we look forward to meeting all of our families – old and new – at our school’s Back to School Picnic scheduled for Monday, August 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

5/13/2024 - Hot Lunch Menu Week of May 13: Here is the hot lunch menu for this school week.

4/29/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 5-3-2024: Here is the breakfast and lunch menu for the week of 5-3-2024.

4/19/2024 - SHS Alumni in the News: Shout out to Natalie Bezanson, SHS Alumni Class of 2021! She took the opportunity to voice her concerns and thoughts about social media with Governor Ned Lamont and Mayor Peter Nystrom at NFA on April 17, 2024.

4/17/2024 - Community Yard Sale 2024: Come to our Community Yard Sale at Sacred Heart School, Taftville CT on Saturday, May 18th, from 9 am to 1 pm.

4/17/2024 - Annual Calendar Raffle 2024: The SHS 2024 Calendar Fundraiser Sales has started! Tickets are on sale now for $10 a piece and will continue through Wednesday, April 26th! Get them before it's too late! Check out the prizes and get your tickets.

4/16/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of April 21: Here is the breakfast and hot lunch menu for April 15 to April 21.

3/25/2024 - Hot Lunch Menu Week of March 28: Here is the breakfast and hot lunch menu for March 25 - March 28.

3/13/2024 - Grade 8 Dress Down Day - Tuesday, March 19: It's that time of year for the Grade 8 Dress Down Day. This year, we are excited to announce that our dress-down day will be in honor of two great saints: St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Let's show our school spirit on Tuesday, March 19, by wearing GREEN and RED. Please put your donation in an envelope and write grade 8 dress down day. Thank you in advance from the 8th-grade class.

3/9/2024 - Grade 8 ButterBraid Pastry Fundraiser: There is still time to purchase delicious items from the Grade 8 ButterBraid Pastry Fundraiser. Here is the order form and the online order link. Please place your order by Wednesday, March 13. Thank you! https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/UNEY

3/4/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 3-8-2024: Here is the lunch menu for this week.

2/28/2024 - Open House and EXPO 2024: Come check out our school and see what we have to offer! Our Open House and EXPO is Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We are looking forward to your visit!

2/27/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 3-1-2024: Here is this week's lunch menu.

2/22/2024 - 2024 Annual Raffle Fundraiser: Tickets for the 2024 Annual Fundraiser for Sacred Heart School can be purchased online now until March 7th. All tickets are $20.00 each. Look at the attached flyer to see the list of great prizes! Tell your family and friends! Please help us reach our goal of $10,000. Together, we can make this happen! To purchase tickets, use this website or the attached QR code. https://sacredheartschooltaftville.rallyup.com/shs2024 To view the items, go to this website! https://bit.ly/shsraffle24

2/22/2024 - 2024 Read Across America Day Celebration: Our annual Read Across America Day Celebration is 2 weeks away on Tuesday, March 5th! We are looking forward to celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday with guest readers and other activities. Attached you will find the pledge sheet for our read-a-thon fundraiser. There are some cool prizes that your student could win for raising money for our school. Please have your pledge sheet and money returned to school by Tuesday, March 5th. Thank you for your support.

1/29/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 2-2-2024: Attached is the lunch menu for this school week.

1/23/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 1-26-2024: Attached is the lunch menu for this school week.

1/18/2024 - Catholic Schools Week 2024: Attached you will find the Catholic Schools Week (CSW) Schedule so you know what's happening and when for you and your children.

1/18/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 1-19-2024: Attached is the lunch menu for this school week.

1/16/2024 - No School, Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Today, Tuesday, January 16th, there is NO SCHOOL due to the winter weather we are experiencing. Stay safe and warm. God bless you.

1/12/2024 - Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Grade 8: Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with a box of Krispy Kreme donuts. Help Grade 8 RAI$SE some DOUGH! Flyers and order forms going home today. Place your orders by Thursday, January 25. The cost is $14.00 per dozen. Orders can be picked up at dismissal in the PLC on Thursday, February 1.

1/11/2024 - Internet Safety Training for Parents, Teachers, & Child Workers: Use this link to attend a free Internet Safety Virtual Training on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom. Here is the link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89055726810?pwd=TVhyc3BxWlVUaGxHZmtpeDRoSHlTZz09

1/8/2024 - 2-Hour Delay, Monday, January 8, 2024: Today, Monday, January 8th, Sacred Heart School will have a 2-hour delay. Morning care will be available beginning at 7:45 a.m. There will be no breakfast served today due to the delayed opening.

1/3/2024 - Catholic School Week Walk Through Tuesday: In honor of Catholic Schools Week - January 28 - February 3, 2024, Sacred Heart School, Taftville CT invites prospective families to our CSW Walk Through on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Please call the Office to schedule a visit on this day between 9 am - 11 am. Come find out what makes our school so special and celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us!

1/2/2024 - Lunch Menu Week of 1-05-2024: Attached is the lunch menu for this school week.

1/2/2024 - Catholic Schools Week 2024: Attached you will find the Catholic Schools Week (CSW) Schedule so you know what's happening and when for you and your children.

12/18/2023 - No School Announcement: No School today due to inclement weather.

12/11/2023 - No School Announcement: There is no school today, due to a power outage.

12/7/2023 - Hallow for Parents: Sacred Heart School is excited to announce that the school has invested in Hallow, a prayer and meditation resource to help you and your student/s strengthen their relationship with God through prayer, reduce stress and anxiety with mental health meditations, and improve sleep by falling asleep with scripture. If you have questions or want to share feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student/s teacher, Mother Christina, or Ms. Irvin.

12/5/2023 - SHS Newsletter December 2023: Here is the December 2023 newsletter that was put in the Sacred Heart Church bulletin this past Sunday.

12/5/2023 - Grade 8 Bears and Dogs Fundraiser: Thank you from the Class of 2024! Several Bears and Dogs have found a home this Christmas Season. At this time, there are no more Bernie dogs. They have all gone to a good home!! Reminder you can adopt a Bear or rescue a Dog until December 20. While supplies last! send in your order form with payment ($10.00 includes a stuffed animal and a bag of candy). See the attached flyer for more information.

12/5/2023 - Cookies with Santa Family Fun Event: Grade 8 is hosting a family fun night with Santa on Friday, December 15 from 6-8 pm in the Parish Life Center. See the attached flyer for more information.

11/14/2023 - Day of Giving 2023: Reminder: The Day of Giving starts today at noon. It lasts for 24 hours. All proceeds will go toward technology improvements in the classroom. Please forward this link to our appeal page to all your family, friends, coworkers, etc. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT! https://factsmgtadmin.com/give/appeal/ExkBKWq4P

11/14/2023 - Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser 2023: Double Good Popcorn virtual fundraiser! The fundraising event at Sacred Heart will begin today Tuesday, Nov. 14 @ 8:00 AM and ends on Saturday, Nov. 18 @ 8:00 AM. See the attached flyer for more information about placing your order and sharing it with family/friends.

10/26/2023 - SHPA School Store: SHPA has been thinking of creative ways to raise funds for our school. Most schools have a school store of some type. Please see the attached flyer on our new SHS School Store which will open this Friday, October 27. 👇 Details are on the flyer.

10/24/2023 - Grade 8 Harvest Costume Party Fundraiser: Please join Grade 8 at their Harvest Costume Party fundraiser on Friday, November 3 from 6 - 8 pm in the PLC. Please RSVP by October 27 and pay $20 per family. Or pay $25 per family at the door. There will be pizza, chips, and water to eat along with music, games, and dancing. Show your support for the Class of 2024 and come have fun with our SHS family!

10/20/2023 - Hot Lunch Menu Week of October 24:

10/11/2023 - Walkathon 2023: This school year's Walkathon is next Tuesday, October 17 with a rain date of Friday, October 20. Please check out this flyer for more information.

10/11/2023 - Walkathon 2023 volunteers needed: We are looking for volunteers for the 2023 Walkathon. Please check out this flyer for more information so you can help that day.

9/6/2023 - School Dojo: Build our school and classroom community! Join Class Dojo so you can see Class & School announcements and receive messages from our staff.

6/9/2023 - SHS ROCKS on Vacation: Enjoy the summer and place some SHS ROCKS whenever and wherever you travel. We can't wait to see what our students our doing this summer. See you all in the fall!

6/7/2023 - Holy Family Summer Girls Camp 2023: All Girls, ages 9-15 are invited to register for HOLY FAMILY SUMMER CAMP 2023 "Catch the Fire," which is located at our Motherhouse in Baltic, CT. Girls, (grades 4-8), are invited to join us. All of our forms are online at sistersofcharity.com. If you prefer a hard copy let SMK know and we will get this for you. The cost is $275. Please let Sister Mary Kathleen or Mother Christina know if you need financial assistance to come---We do not want the cost to deter your daughter from joining us. Call or write or see Sister Mary Kathleen for any questions or concerns! srmarykathleen@gmail.com 860-887-4363

6/5/2023 - Enrollment Flyer 23-24: We are accepting enrollment applications for the fall. Please call the main office or visit our website for more information. Tell your family and friends!

5/9/2023 - Grade 8 Car Wash and Bake Sale: Spread the word and come get your car washed this Saturday, May 13 at the Taftville Volunteer Fire Department. The SHS Class of 2023 will be there from 9 am - 1 pm. Bake Sale items will also be available! All proceeds help support the grade 8 end-of-the-year graduation and class trip expenses.

5/4/2023 - Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair: Our annual Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair is fast approaching. There are a few ways you can help support this event: 1. Spread the word! We are now taking registrations for a yard sale or craft fair spot. The sale will be Saturday, May 13th from 9 am -1:30 pm. 2. Register for a spot! $25 for a 10x10 and $35 for a 20x20 spot. 3. Offer to lend a hand! Saturday, May 13th with set up, running, and takedown of the event.

5/1/2023 - Pasta Supper Fundraiser May 4, 2023: The Taftville Lions Club is having a Pasta Supper at the Knights of Columbus this Thursday, May 4 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. See the attached flyer for more information. We would like to THANK the Lions Club for being such a great supporter of our school throughout the years with this fundraiser! This year's profits will go towards the new boiler.

4/25/2023 - Spring Flower Fundraiser: The SHS Spring Flower Fundraiser is here! For $28, you can buy a 10-inch hanging basket of your choice. ORDERS ARE DUE on MAY 3. See the attached form. VOUCHERS WILL BE SENT HOME on May 5. Flowers can be picked up at Hart's Greenhouse from May 6 - May 31.

4/18/2023 - Calendar Fundraiser 2023: SHS Spring Calendar Raffle

4/6/2023 - SHS Newsletter April 2023: Sacred Heart School News

4/6/2023 - Extended Day Care Program Letter: Extended Day Care Program Information

4/6/2023 - FACTS 23-24 FGAA Flyer (Spanish version): FACTS folleto informativo

4/6/2023 - FACTS 23-24 FGAA Flyer (English version): FACTS Informational Flyer

3/29/2023 - SHS SOS CLUB newsletter march 23.pdf: SOS Club Newsletter March 2023

3/29/2023 - prek flyer.pdf: PreK Admission Flyer

12/13/2022 - Wellness policy: lunch policy