SHDHS Parent Newsletter

Information from the Front Office

1st Semester Exam Schedule

December 15, 16 and 19

December 15 - 1st and 2nd period exam
December 16 - 3rd and 4th period exam
December 19 - 5th and 6th period exam

December 20

December 20 - 7th-period exam

Part-Time Cafeteria Position
4 hours a day, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Job includes running a cash register, prepping food and serving, and assisting in daily clean up. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for the shift. If you are interested in working in a fun, relaxed environment, please contact Deb Miller at Dmiller@shdhs.org for application and more information.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST (HSPT) - Saturday, December 10

The HSPT will be administered on Saturday, December 10. Click here to register.
If your student has a current formalized education plan (i.e., ALP, IEP, 504, etc.) and plans to request accommodations for the HSPT, they must be pre-registered by December 1, and the Accommodations option must be selected (this allows time for a thorough review of records for accommodation planning purposes). A PDF copy of the current plan must be uploaded at the time of registration.
The registration deadline for those requesting an audio reader is November 21 (to allow time for those materials to be ordered). If you have specific questions regarding accommodations, please get in touch with Laci Shea (lshea@shdhs.org).
Scholarships, beginning at 25% of Tuition & Fees, will be awarded to students whose test results fall within the top 10% of tests administered at SHDHS (the total number of scholarships offered will vary based upon the number of students who test at SHDHS). Per diocesan guidelines, SHDHS can only offer merit-based HSPT Scholarships to students who take the HSPT at St. Henry District High School.

Also, if you've not yet had a chance to register for the optional 2-Day HSPT Prep Workshop, you can still do so.

The optional 2-Day HSPT Prep Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 29 & Thursday, December 6. Click here to register.
The workshop costs $51.50 per student for both classes.

Don't Forget to Shop and Support SHDHS
SHDHS participates in The Kroger Plus Community Rewards Program, where you can earn funds for SHDHS without spending additional money! Link your shopper's cards to St. Henry District High School and start shopping.
Kroger Community Rewards
Visit https:www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards for detailed instructions.
Search for St. Henry District High School from the list, select, and click "Save."

Crusaders of the Week

Ms. Brady is happy to nominate Molly Krallman for Crusader of the Week in AP United States History. Molly has been a delight to teach thus far this school year. She has an insatiable appetite for history knowledge, always asking questions to further her depth of a given topic. Additionally, she has excellent tastes in musicals, knowing both Hamilton and Hadestown by heart. Her varied interests and dedication to learning more make her a rare gem in any classroom environment. Keep being you, Molly! Congratulations!

Mrs. Rudy's Crusader of the Week for English IV is Abbi Rigacci. Abbi is a conscientious and hardworking student. She is always prepared for class and approaches her work with rigor and attention to detail. Additionally, Abbi is always willing to help those around her. She is a great demonstration of the power of quiet leadership. Abbi's kind disposition and respectful demeanor demonstrate true Christian character. Congratulations, Abbi!

Academic Showcase/Clubs

Culinary Club celebrates the season with Fall-Themed Pies
The Culinary Club celebrated the fall season by making hand pies (individual serving pies) with the autumn fillings of apple, pumpkin cheesecake, and smores. The results were delicious! For our next session, we'll make ooey gooey mac-n-cheese in several varieties.

Computer Science Lemonade Stand
Computer Science Honors students start preparations for the 1st-semester exam by learning the Lemonade Stand Game. Every student will be responsible for programming a lemonade stand game. The game teaches components such as forecasting, investing, inventory, and financial management.

SHDHS visits NKU School of Informatics
Computer Science students visited NKU's School of Informatics on November 14. Students spent the day learning about careers in Informatics. Students participated in a cyber security activity and learned the theoretical differences between data and information from Assistant Professor Rasib Khan, Ph.D. Students participated in a panel with current NKU students, learning the ins and outs of college life. The best part of our tour was having SHDHS alumni Robert Blasingame give all the students a tour of the eSports room and introduce students to the varsity team.

Advanced Topics in Mathematics learns to survey
Tim Ryan, a local surveyor, visited my Advanced Topics in Mathematics class to show them what a day in the life of a surveyor looks like, putting their trigonometry skills into action! We love real-world math!

Athletic News

WINTER MEET THE COACH MEETING
The Winter Meet the Coaches will occur on Monday, November 21, at 7:00 pm. All winter coaches will be here to answer any questions you may have. The meeting will start in the auditorium, and teams will break off and hold individual team meetings from there.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Schneider at mschneider@shdhs.org.

Campus Ministry

The sophomore retreat was successful last week! We had quality small group time, praise and worship music, witness talks, games, and the Sacraments! Thank you to everyone who prayed for the Sophomore students.

Pumpkin Prayer for Thanksgiving

Dear Jesus,

As I carve my pumpkin, help me pray this prayer:
Open my mind so that I can learn about You;
(cut the top off the pumpkin)
Take all my sin and forgive the wrong that I do.
(clean out the inside)
Open my eyes so Your love I will see;
(cut eyes shaped like hearts)
I'm sorry for times I've turned up my nose at what You've given to me.
(cut a nose in the shape of a cross)
Open my ears so Your word I will hear;
(cut ears shaped like a Bible)
Open my mouth to tell others You're near.
(cut the mouth in the shape of a fish)
Let Your light shine in all I say and do!
(place candle inside and light it)

Service Hours

This a reminder that service hours are due by November 30. Each student must have ten service hours completed, five of those being "red service" - working with the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. All red services must be with a non-profit agency.

This semester Campus Ministry has offered service opportunities with Rose Garden Mission, Go Pantry, Be Concerned, SHDHS, Saint Barbara, and many other agencies, schools, and civic centers. Always check the Community Page in Schoology for new opportunities.

Safe Environment (Parental Opt-Out)

After Thanksgiving Break, St. Henry students will participate in a Diocesan Safe Environment lesson in their Religion classes. This lesson aims to give children the tools they need to help us keep them safe by educating them regarding boundaries, safe and unsafe behaviors, and healthy relationships. Each year, this program will provide a theme that introduces and builds on the basic concepts of the "Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide."

We ask that you complete the attached form by Tuesday, November 22. Every parent/guardian has the option to have their student "opt-out," in which case the school will provide the parent/guardian(s) with a lesson plan so that they may address the content with their child at home; additionally, during the day of the lesson, your child will attend a study hall in the Media Center.

If you select "opt-in," your child will be present for the in-class lesson. If we do not receive a response by November 22, your student will automatically be opted in.

Link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwDCvyon1jz7gAviJ9m9zmazVBsUIafKzB6pqlvxtLzslomQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Counselors Corner

Scholarship Update
Senior Parents,
The following document includes a list of current scholarships offered to SHDHS students. This LIVE document will be updated yearly as scholarships come through the counseling office. Links to download applications and links to apply directly are provided. The last page will always be a list of helpful websites. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cPIVNE4EyhfiUrxY81K4JqioK4N7RtRyzUMDugkuUJk/edit?usp=sharing

FEC News

SPECIAL NYE AFTERNOON BINGO - The FEC will be holding a special afternoon Bingo on 12/31/22 at 11:00 am to raise funds to help pay for all the events, activities, grants, and support requests we continue to get and do for the students, faculty, and larger community. A record turnout is expected, so please consider signing up to work a shift before heading out to your NYE plans! Please contact Kristen Bowen at k10j10@yahoo.com with any questions. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AE2DAAFC1-1231

Drees Home Auditorium

The SHDHS Drama Department proudly presents: "The Wizard of Oz." Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film.

Showtimes:
Friday, 11/18, 7:30 pm
Saturday, 11/19, 7:30 pm
Sunday, 11/20, 2:00 pm
Tickets are available on the SHDHS Theater website.

(Image credit: Ainsley Potter, SHDHS student & cast member)

Important Upcoming Dates:

AT A Glance events

November 18, 19 & 20 - Fall Musical
November 18, 19 & 20 - Alumni Art Show
November 23-25 -Thanksgiving Break
November 29 - HSPT Prep class 1, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
December 6 - HSPT Prep class 2, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
December 7 - Students Late arrival, 9:15 am
December 8 - No classes, Holy Day of obligation, Immaculate Conception
December 9 - Out of Uniform Day
December 10- HSPT - 9:00 am-Noon
December 13 - Christmas Concert - Drees Home Auditorium, 7:00 pm
December 14 - Pampered Chef Out of Uniform Day (the list of students OOU will be posted)
December 15, 16, and 19, 20 - Exam Schedule
December 21 - January 3 - Christmas Break

2022-2023 School Calendar

Click here for a quick look at the 22-23 pdf school calendar. Subscribe to our school calendar by clicking here for all up-to-date information.

SAVE THE DATE!

Grandparent masses offer a time to recognize the wonderful grandparents in our Life. The group is followed by a lovely reception for students and grandparents.