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 (sdaniels@sacredheartacademy.org, 834-2101, ext. 352) or
Lori Hurley (lhurley@sacredheartacademy.org, - 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 kguzdek@sacredheartacademy.org) 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 cmarlowe@sacredheartacademy.org) 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
info@geniusolympiad.org. 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
bmcguinness@sacredheartacademy.org. - 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