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W E D N E S D A Y | December 3, 2014 
 | Students from the 1970s prepare to move
their lambs. | When students arrived on campus this Monday they found a crèche constructed in the back of our chapel. Surrounding the crèche are lambs making their way to visit the side of the manger. Each member of our community has his or her own lamb which is identified with a small label on the bottom of the figurine. Each day during Advent lambs make progress toward the manger. During some of the history of Sacred Heart education, a lamb’s progress could be hastened by good behavior, and of course less than wise choices prevented expected advancement. Nevertheless, as grace would have it, before Christmas morning every lamb would make its way into the presence of the Christ child. This Sacred Heart tradition is a wonderful reminder that Advent is a journey—resembling the journey of life itself—into the Presence of God. It is also a wonderful reminder that each of us is part of the flock gathered by St. Madeleine Sophie and shepherded by the Good Shepherd Himself. At graduation, each graduate receives his/her lamb as a gift from the community. Please feel free to stop by the chapel and visit our crèche. May your Advent bring you closer to the vision of God made Flesh. - Nat Wilburn, Head of Schools 
 Annual Fund
2014 is almost a wrap! It is still possible to fulfill your Annual Fund pledge or make a tax-deductible gift in anticipation of the calendar year-end by donating online through December 31. Approximately 56% of current families have already pledged and contributed this school year!
Your contribution may also qualify for a matching gift through your employer. Corporate matching gift programs are a great way to double or triple the size of your gift. Find out more about matching gifts and whether your employer can multiply the impact of your gift to Sacred Heart.
Artsonia partners with Sacred Heart Schools
Use your child's artwork to create custom gifts (cards, aprons, mugs, etc.) with Artsonia. Find your 3-8 graders artwork by clicking here and entering “Sacred Heart Schools” in the schools section of the site. A percentage spent in the gift shop goes to the Art Department each year! Fine Arts Council meeting - Thursday December 11, 7:30 am
Please join us in the MPR. All are welcome! Cyberbullying & Social Media: How to Create Good Digital Citizens webinar - Available until December 12
Click here to view the webinar. Please contact either Sue Heybach or Elizabeth Wilton for the password to view. ADMISSIONS Financial aid applications for 2015-2016 are now available
If you have not received instructions for the financial aid application process contact Maggie Nass, SHS Controller. All applications for financial aid must be submitted to School & Student Services (SSS by NAIS) by Friday, January 9, 2015. Love your school out loud!
Tell your friends and neighbors about the Admissions Coffee on Wednesday, December 10th at 9:30 am.
Be a Parent Ambassador! Contact Jan Farnsworth for more information.
Shedd Aquarium Holiday Wreath Competition
Maggie Martin (A3), Lynn Patterson (A5) and Liz Galligan's (A8) classes and advisory participated in the competition. Click on their respective links to "like" and vote for your favorite. The wreath with the most "likes" on December 7th will win the "Online Fan Favorite" category and a free field trip to the Shedd!  Lickity Split Holiday Art Gallery
Stop by Lickity Split (6056 N. Broadway) from now until January 2nd to view the 20 selections of SHS student artwork displayed in the annual holiday art gallery.
Make-A-Wish Christmas cards - Monday, December 1 - Thursday, December 18
Grade 5 will be selling Christmas cards for $1 during lunch to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Your name will go on the card which will be hung on the walls of the cafeteria. Glee Club performance - Thursday December 4, 4 – 5 pm
Alderman Harry Osterman is hosting a holiday celebration featuring performances from a variety of schools and organizations at Senn High School (5900 N. Glenwood Avenue). The Glee Club, led by Justin Nixon, will perform at 4:20 pm, and our friends the Misericordia Heartbreakers and Giordano Dance will also be performing!  Schools Rock audition applications due - Friday, December 5th
Applications to be talent, emcee or crew will be available in Mr. Manley’s office and online. Auditions will be held Saturday, January 10th, 2015.
Mater Tea for Academy 8 & Parents - Wednesday, December 10, 2:05 pm
Don't forget to RSVP today! Hardey Party for Hardey 8 & parents - Thursday, December 11, 2:05 pm
Don't forget to RSVP today!
Chicago Middle School Debate Tournament - Saturday December 13
Tournament will be held at Morgan Park H.S., 1744 W. Pryor Avenue. Registration begins at 7:30 am. Theater Workshop performance – Thursday, December 18, 7 pm
A talented group of Middle School students welcome the holidays with a range of musical, dance, and dramatic performances at DePaul University Theatre School Fullerton Lobby (2350 N. Racine). Safesitter Workshop for students - December 22, 1-5pm
Email Dr. Amer for more information and to register.  French summer experience - Carcassonne French Language camp
Primary school French teacher, Kathleen Sobczyk, is offering a French language camp, July 2015 in Carcassonne, France, to Sacred Heart families. If your family is interested in experiencing French culture this summer please contact her via email.
ATHLETICS Spring sports registration closes - Thursday, January 8
Click here to register for co-ed track, girls' softball and soccer, and boys' baseball and volleyball. SPECIALIZED AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES Fall Session II After School Classes end - December 8-12
Some of the classes celebrate the end of their session with special activities. The SHS community is welcome to attend these events as it is also a way to see classes that your children might be interested in for future sessions.
Broadway Bound – Performance will be held Monday, December 8 from 4:25-4:45 pm* in the Multi-Purpose Room. (*correction from 11/19 Newsnotes)
Taekwondo – Final demonstration and belt testing will be held Friday, December 12 from 3-4 pm in the Multi Purpose Room.
Voice Recital will be held on Friday, December 12 at 5:30 pm in the chapel. Holiday After School Classes-- Monday, December 15 – Thursday, December 18
These will be held as one-day offerings and are a great opportunity for students to catch the holiday spirit and make cards and presents for family and friends. Visit the Ultra Camp website to register. The class booklet and registration links can also be found on our After School Classes page. Test Prep
Eighth grade test prep classes will run through Thursday, December 18, with two final sessions on Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 8. Winter Session I After School Classes - January 12 – February 20
Registration begins Monday, December 15 and ends Thursday, January 8. The deadline for financial aid requests is Friday, January 2. 
Thank you for supporting the Ignatian Services Food Drive! Howard Area collection - Monday, December 1 - Thursday, December 11
Unwrapped gifts should be brought to your child's classroom. 
 Tuition/Cash Raffle
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold at $50 each and one lucky family will win tuition for one child for the 2015-16 school year or $12,000 cash. If you have any questions or need more tickets, contact Sophie Streeter, or the committee co-chairs, Courtney Blaskovich or Julie Vennetti.
Congratulations to the Kiergan/Pauley family for winning the $1,000 Early Bird Drawing held at the Fall Gathering! Parents of the Heart Christmas Luncheon - Thursday, December 4, 11:30 (Social) & Noon (Meeting)
Kim DeLong, Executive Director of Family Matters, will be our special guest speaker. Bring a friend, make a friend! RSVP today!  Faculty & Staff Holiday Appreciation Breakfast - Tuesday, December 9
Parents of the Heart is delighted to host this annual breakfast celebrating our Schools' faculty and staff. This is a great opportunity to express our gratitude to Sacred Heart's extraordinary teachers, administrators and staff. Click here for more information.
Boutique Sale – Thursday, December 11
Boutique items will be available for sale in the Foyer immediately following the Kindergarten Nativity Play. This is a perfect time to shop for last minute Christmas gifts! L’Esprit Auction donation forms due - Friday, January 30
Official L’Esprit packets with answers to many frequently asked questions have been sent out. Turn in all auction donation forms by January 30. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact L’Esprit Co-Chairs, Colleen Farrell, Letty Marsico or Eileen Murphy. Volunteering Matters!
Please click here to review all the possible opportunities. 
Shop at Building Blocks Toy Store, earn money for SHS - December 1-5
15% of your purchase during the “Play It Forward” event at Building Blocks stores (Lakeview and Wicker Park) will go to support SHS. Click here for more information. Polar Palooza - December 6 (12-10 pm) and 7 (12-9pm)
This outdoor winter festival (at the Loyola CTA Plaza) features local food vendors, artisan vendors, beer & wine tent, skating rink, all-ages craft & activity tent, free movie-screenings at The New 400 Theater and live entertainment from major headliner cover band (Stache!) and Loyola student bands. Parent Ed: Jennifer Senior author of "All Joy and No Fun" speaking engagement - Tuesday, December 9, 7 pm
This is a free event at the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (3751 N. Broadway). Click here for more information Evanston Children's Choir multicultural Holiday Concert - Sunday, December 14 at 3 pm
Click here for more information on this free event. Harlem Globetrotter Holiday event discount tickets - December 28 & 29
Click here for more information. 
Kindergarten and 7th grade buddies have fun making turkey headdresses before enjoying Stone Soup. Check out more photos on flickr.
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