SHDHS Parent Newsletter

Information from the front office

FEC NEW YEARS DAY SPECIAL BINGO - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The FEC is holding a special BINGO on New Year's Day at 11 am and needs your help to make it happen. With all the FEC is doing to support our school, staff, and students, we need to have a big turnout to raise funds to keep it going! We still need a lot of pull tab volunteers so please consider signing up using the attached link. Thank you so much! https://signup.com/go/ZopRaTC

Financial Aid for 2022-23 School Year

The FACTS Financial Aid application will open on January 3, 2022. Applicants can use 2020 Tax returns and 2021 W-2's. Applications are accepted throughout the school year, but the first awards deadline is March 1, 2022, and award notifications will be made on March 15, 2022. Please click here to apply.

Class of 2020
ReCRUnection Celebration

The SHDHS Class of 2020, a class that “came as many” in the fall of 2016, was never given an opportunity to “leave as one.” This holiday season, your Crusader family would like to give them that gift.

Please save the date for Wednesday, January 5, 1:00 pm

Graduates from the Class of 2020 are invited to celebrate their successes, reconnect with classmates, and revisit the halls of SHDHS. Please look for invites, with RSVP information, in mailboxes later this month. We look forward to seeing the SHDHS Class of 2020 back on campus!

Mask Update
As required, we are monitoring COVID cases weekly in Boone County with the information provided by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Data indicates Boone County is a high incident area for COVID. St. Henry District High School will require masks indoors on Jan. 3-7. Data is provided weekly and will determine any changes to mask requirements for the following week. Please check the newsletter on Fridays to determine the following week's mask guidelines.

VIRTUS

December is an open month in VIRTUS. The December bulletin will post on Sunday, December 5, and will need to be read and updated by Tuesday, January 4, 2022, www.virtus.org, enter user id and password. If your VIRTUS account was suspended due to needing your selection background check processed or re-processed and you were not able to do so as of December 1, your account is suspended. If your VIRTUS account is inactivated, please reach out to your primary location where you volunteer or are employed for assistance.

You can find missing bulletins under your Training Bulletin Tab. Click on the underlined "Read this Bulletin". Your training bulletin history will open for you to see what bulletins need to be read and updated.

Academic Showcase

The Crusader and Cadet bands performed their annual Christmas concert this past Sunday. Mr. Payne and his students were thankful for the opportunity to perform for an audience once again; they even performed select pieces from their repertoire of patriotic music since they were not able to hold an evening concert for community members on Veterans' Day. The concert featured student conductors, soloists, and brief explanations regarding the significance of each piece. Many thanks to all family members and other guests who came to support the SHDHS Band Program.

Athletic News

Boosters club will now be called CruNation...
On December 14, the booster club voted to name the new booster club organization CruNation moving forward, a big thank you to all those who attended. A congratulation goes out to our newest board members that will serve 2-year terms:

PRESIDENT - Tony Logan
VICE PRESIDENT - Jerry Crowder
TREASURER - Kevin Shea

We are still seeking a SECRETARY for the CruNation, if interested please reach out to AD Matt Schneider or his Admin Assistant Mrs. Kolkmeier. The next boosters meeting will be held in January at a date TBD, and we hope to meet monthly moving forward. If interested in helping our student-athletes here at SHDHS and CruNation, please look to attend these meetings. Your support is vital to our success.

Cru Volleyball Athletes Named Top 150
Congratulations to Sophomores Alivia Skidmore (#14) and Elizabeth Tabeling (#150) on being named Top 150 Class of 2024 Nationally by Prep Volleyball. Way to go ladies!

SHDHS PARENT NIGHT! Athletics and the FEC are partnering up to sponsor our first ever Parent Night at a Varsity Home Game on Friday 1/7/22 vs. Lexington Catholic! All parents are invited and encouraged to participate in this fun evening which includes:

A parent Hospitality Suite (a.k.a the cafeteria) is open from 6:30-7:30 with food, beverages, mingling (adults only please)
A designated parent seating section located next to the student section
Interaction with our amazing Pep Club throughout the game; parents are encouraged to dress in the theme set by the Pep Club for the game, TBD
Opportunity to participate in a half-time shoot-out to raise funds for Mayfield High School and to win Donatas Pizza for a year ($5/chance)*
Opportunity to participate in a parent-only knock-out game after the shoot-out to win free SHDHS spirit wear of your choice

The cost of the event is just the price of admission to the game - $7/adult, $3/Seniors, and non SHDHS students. If you already have a season pass, your admission is covered.

* The Half-Time Shoot-Out contest is open to all SHDHS students and parents. Chances will be sold the first week back in January for $5/chance as well as at the game. All money raised will be donated to Mayfield High School to assist in their recovery from the tornado destruction. Cash donations will also be gladly accepted the night of the games. Thank you for your generosity and support - GO CRU!

Campus Ministry

Junior Retreats
Juniors will register for the Junior Overnight Retreat upon their return to school in January. Three dates are offered (January 10-11, February 22-23, March 28-29) Students will be asked to sign up for the date(s) that best fits family and extracurricular schedules. The retreat is hosted and facilitated by the Jesuit Spiritual Center Youth Ministry Team in Milford OH. Students will depart from school the morning of the retreat and return to school by the end of the next school day. Please consult your family schedule and advise your son/daughter of potential conflicts.

Grandparent Masses
Save the date and invite grandparents (or grandparent figures) to the annual grandparent Mass(es)! Each grade level will celebrate Mass in the auditorium. Grandparents will be seated at 10:00, Mass starts at 10:15 followed by a light refreshment/reception. Freshman - February 10, Sophomore - February 25,
Junior - March 10, Senior - March 31

Liturgical Ministry
Students (and parents) who would like to be trained as a Lector or distribute Holy Communion at Mass, contact your parish priest by Jan 7 to be recommended for a Diocesan Training Session (held Jan 12 - St. Joseph Cold Spring OR Jan 17 St. Joseph Crescent Springs - 7:00 PM).

Service Reminders
All students are required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of direct service in the community at non-profit organizations. These hours are considered “red” hours. Students will utilize these hours to write a theological reflection paper in religion class at the end of the year. Other service hours with parishes and schools are considered “white” hours. All hours are to be logged the month they are completed on the service tracking platform, MobileServe, which is provided by the school.

The following opportunities are available over the Christmas Break.

Rose Garden Home Mission (Covington) - Franciscan Daughters of Mary - Christmas Give Away
Join Mrs. Poat, December 20, Noon - 2:00 pm at the Mission. Ten spaces are reserved for SHDHS students. Email Mrs. Poat in advance at [email protected]. If you have volunteered at the Mission in the past and want to help at another time, sign up on their web page https://www.fdofmary.org/rose-garden-home-mission.php.

The Emergency Shelter of Northern KY (Covington) is moving to its new location and is in need of many volunteers to assist with the move. To schedule a time to help, contact the volunteer coordinator, Alan Kindred: [email protected]. Volunteers over 16 can go without a parent; under 16 must need a parent or chaperone.

Mary Rose Mission - (Florence) - Provides a hot meal and prayer for those in need. Serve shifts are available 3:30 - 6:00 pm www.maryrosemission.org.

“During my service at Mary Rose Mission, I got to sit by the exit door and as people left I got to take their prayer intentions. At the end of the night, we prayed for all the things people wanted us to pray for. It was really inspiring hearing some people's stories and being able to chat with them. These people are going through so much but they keep persevering. I saw the face of Christ in every single person I talked to, they truly are some of the kindest people you'll meet. I learned that I am very fortunate for everything I have. Being able to live the way I do is a gift and I should always be thankful. I will definitely consider serving at Mary Rose Mission again after the great experience I had.” Junior, Savannah Koch.

Crusaders of the Week

Deacon Larry Kleisinger nominates Isaac Portwood Religion III Crusader of the Week. Isaac was nominated because he is a very well-rounded individual that takes his studies seriously, is a friend to all, and from his writings and participation in class, I can tell he loves his faith. To me, this is the winning formula for success not only here at SHDHS but as Isaac moves on to whatever college he attends and lives out his call to holiness. Congratulations Isaac!

Mr. VB is pleased to nominate Anay Sehgal as Crusader of the Week for Chemistry. Anay arrives to class early, stays late, and is highly engaged in the process of learning Chemistry. He pays attention 100 percent of the time, fearlessly volunteers to answer questions, and cheers for his classmates' successes. Mr. VB is convinced that if you look up the word "morale" in the dictionary, you would see Anay's picture there! Congratulations Anay!

Students Corner

On December 10, Tech CRU hosted another game night at SHDHS's Media Center. During this evening, guest speaker Chris Schmidt talked to students about the Field of Technology. Chris introduced students to several opportunities and also hosted a Q&A session with a thorough presentation of all the opportunities offered by non-profit INTERalliance, which is he a board member. Chris emphasized the need for technology and most importantly the need for talent in the field. Thank you, Mr. Schmidt!

Counselors Corner

Junior Parents: We are pleased to announce that the SHDHS Counseling Department will be hosting a College Planning Conference with each student and family. In this conference, you will meet with your junior and his or her counselor to discuss transcripts, standardized testing, developing a college list, campus visits, teacher recommendations, senior course requests, and anything else you want to discuss.

Our goal is to make the college application and admission process less stressful, more collaborative, and possibly even enjoyable for all involved.

Who: ALL juniors and their parent(s)
What: A one-hour conference
Where: Counseling Offices
When: Any time spring semester
How: Simply use our online booking tool and complete this quick survey: https://forms.gle/B6yBBHfuXB833fof6

Mr. Sarge (Last names A-L): billysarge.youcanbook.me
Mr. Reeves (Last names M-Z): chrisreeves.youcanbook.me

Have a great break and we’ll see you next semester!

College Admissions Book Recommendation from the Counselors

*For families, we would recommend beginning with the Clark and Brennan book, which now has a companion workbook.

The College Conversation - Jacques Steinberg and Eric Furda
College Essay Essentials - Ethan Sawyer
College Admission Essentials - Ethan Sawyer
The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide for Getting In and Staying Together - Rick Clark and Brennan Bernard
The Truth About College Admissions Workbook - Rick Clark and Brennan Bernard
College Match: A Blueprint for Choosing the Best College for You - Dr. Steven Antonoff
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be - Frank Bruni
Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions - Jeffrey Selingo