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2022-2023 Back to School Information
Ms. Celeste J. Catalano, Principal | Fr. Eric Rapaglia, Pastor
Office Hours: 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Website: www.sacredheartschoolsi.org
Instagram: sacredheartschoolsi
Tel: 718-442-0347Early Childhood Director/Assistant Principal – Ms. Susan Neitzel
Administrative Assistant – Mrs. Rita Danischewski
PKFA Administrative Assistant – Mrs. Kristine Mullen
Opening Schedules:
First Day of School is September 7th, 2022. This first week of school will be a shortened staggered schedule for 3K, PKFA and Kindergarten. Please read below schedule carefully.
9/7/22
Staggered/partial day
3K & Pre-K for ALL Classes:- Students with last names beginning with letters A – L 8:30-10:00 AM
- Students with last names beginning with letters M – Z 10:30-12:00 PM
Kindergarten:
- Students with last names beginning with letters A – L 8:30-10:00 AM
- Students with last names beginning with letters M – Z 10:30-12:00 PM
Grades 1 through 8th:
- Full Day of School for all students attending grades first through eighth 7:50 AM-2:30 PM.
9/08/22
3K & Pre-K for ALL Classes: All students will attend class for a half-day 8 AM-11 AM.
Kindergarten: All students will attend class for a half-day 8 AM-11 AM.
Grades 1 through 8th: All students will attend a full day of school 7:50 AM-2:30 PM.
9/9/22
3K & Pre-K for ALL Classes: All students will attend class for a half-day 8 AM-11 AM.
Kindergarten: All students will attend class for a half-day 8 AM-11 AM.
Grades 1 through 8th: All students will attend class for a half-day 7:50 AM – 11:30 dismissal
MONDAY, September 12th, 2022 will be regular school schedule following your particular times for a full day of school. 3K & PKFA 8:00 AM-2:20- PM and Grades Kdg through Grade 8 7:50 AM-2:30 PM.
Parent Orientation (Mandatory)*:- Kindergarten – Wednesday, August 31st in the auditorium @ 6:00 PM. Please enter through the main entrance doors on North Burgher Avenue.
- 3K for ALL – Orientation is the first Day of School September 7th @ 8:30 AM for students whose last name begins with A-L. Parents and children will enter the glass gym doors facing the parking lot. Someone will be there to greet you. Students with last names beginning with M to Z, Orientation begins at 10:30 AM. Please enter the glass gym doors facing the parking lot. Someone will be there to greet you.
- Pre-K for ALL (4 yr.) – Orientation is the first Day of School September 7th @ 8:30 AM for students whose last name begins with A-L. Students with last names beginning with M to Z, Orientation begins at 10:30 AM. Parents and children will congregate at PKFA building (small building to the right of parking lot) in front of the patio where someone will greet you.
- Grades 1-8 – Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. in the auditorium. Please enter through the main North Burgher doors.
*Please also review separate document “STOP and DROP” procedures for arrival and dismissal procedures.
ARRIVAL: Please plan good morning routines so your child may be on time and ready to have a good day. Students must be present in their classrooms at the designated start time. It is in EVERYONE’S BEST INTEREST that you arrive to school ON TIME. Parents, please view our lateness policy in the Parent/Student Handbook.
DISMISSAL – Parents of 3K & PKFA can use the church parking lot or the school parking lot. Please note all grades K – 8 are dismissing @ 2:30. Parents should enter only through the Castleton Avenue driveway; park your car, retrieve child/children and exit using Castleton Avenue. 3K for All will be
dismissed at 2:20 through the Gym glass doors and PKFA from their classroom doors. Children will be dismissed only to parents or parent authorized persons written on the school emergency contact form.
SCHOOL BUS SERVICE for students who are eligible in grades K-8 will begin on Monday, September 12th. Please refer to the information sheet which will be sent home on the first day of school.
PARKING LOT- There is no parking in front of the school building at any time. It is a “No Parking” Zone during school hours. Our school buses use the front of the building for dropping off and picking up our children and needs to be clear of cars. Please do not remove any barriers that are present in order to try and park in that area.
- Double parking or parking on the side of the building is prohibited. No exceptions. Please respect parking lot rules for the safety of all. Please remember to enter parking lot on Castleton Avenue and always drive on the right side (think of it as a one-way street).
- To all Parents: Please note if you are sending someone else (designated on the emergency form) to pick up your child who has not picked up before, please provide them with the information regarding our dismissal procedures. Please contact the office prior regarding the designated person picking up and they must show proof of identification.
- Once your child is dismissed to a parent, please ensure to supervise your child if playing in the grassy area of the school. There is no climbing on trees, playground equipment, or standing on the outside of the chapel windows. Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance to us.
TUITION/FEES – Gr. KDG – 8th
Tuition accounts must be up-to-date before the first day of school.
UNIFORMS – Pre-K- Gym Unifoms are worn everyday (there is a summer (SHS T-shirt & shorts) and winter option (sweatshirt and sweatpants).
- Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms: Supplier of all uniform clothing items 2645 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303 Telephone: 347- 682 -2221
- PKFA 3- & 4-year-olds may wear their summer uniform (Gray gym T-shirt and black nylon shorts with all white Velcro sneakers) until October 30th weather permitting
UNIFORMS – GR. KDG-8th
Everyone needs to be in complete Sacred Heart uniform from the first day of school with correct school shoes. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook or the Sacred Heart School website for uniform guidelines including general grooming, hairstyles, jewelry, etc. Students (Gr. K-8) may wear
their summer unfirm (optional) black walking shorts with gray polo shirt and all white sneakers until October 30th, weather permitting.
Please refer to the Student/Parents Handbook on our school website for additional policies and procedures at Sacred Heart School.
LUNCH
As mentioned in my letter the kitchen has been progressing throughout the summer and praying it is functional by the first day of school. More information will be provided as we get closer to the start of school.
MORNING CARE/AFTER CARE PROGRAMS
We plan to begin these services on September 12th.
Please note that After-Care needs to be pre-paid. The rate changes for After-Care were sent out before the end of the last school year but will be sent again with the After-Care packet