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Christmas break begins after the 7th-period exam No School Wednesday, December 20 - Tuesday, January 2
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Information from the Front Office
At A Glance - Important upcoming important dates 1/3 - First Day of Second Semester SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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Crusaders of the Week
Ms. Pleiman nominates Freshman Autumn Davison for Crusader of the Week for Biology. "Autumn's engagement and participation are exceptional, especially first thing in the morning. She also continues to push herself out of her comfort zone, academically and personally, and she never hesitates to ask questions or make connections among content. Undoubtedly, she is fully embracing her experience as a Crusader. Congratulations, Autumn!" Mrs. Duff nominates Senior Karla Schmidt for Crusader of the Week for Honors Precalculus. “Karla exudes positivity and puts forth her best effort every day. She stays on top of her work and makes time to visit room 324 during Flex if she has questions. Karla is a collaborative partner when we do group activities, and she also works studiously whenever there is time for independent work. It is a joy to have you in class, Karla! Keep up the great work!” |
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Advancement DepartmentDRIVEN BY LOVE - SHDHS 2023-2024 ANNUAL APPEAL
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. SHADOW VISITS / FAMILY TOURS |
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FEC NewsFEC - ANNUAL TEACHER/STAFF HOLIDAY GIFT COLLECTION It's that time of year again when we can express our gratitude and appreciation for the incredible SHDHS teachers and staff who go above and beyond daily! This is our chance to show our outstanding educators how much we value their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they make in our lives. How can you participate? It's simple! Click on this link or use the QR code to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with (via credit card or bank account). Thank you so much for your support and generosity!
SHDHS NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL BINGO Volunteers are still needed! We struggle to get volunteers for our upcoming SHDHS Bingo on December 30. This Bingo funds the following (that are at no cost to our teachers, staff, students, families, and community))
Please consider signing up so we can continue these activities and events. Thank you! CRU BID & BASH PLANNING MEETING Mark your calendars for the next Cru Bid & Bash committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. We need many more volunteers to join the committee, especially the Silent Auction/Raffle committee, so please consider joining us. Thank you!
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Campus Ministry NewsTOY DRIVE = SUCCESS!
ADVENT NOVENA Many Catholic families worldwide choose to pray a nine-day Advent Novena leading up to Christmas. This is a great tradition to start with your family during dinnertime or gathering for night prayers. You can set an intention for your designated prayer time together each day. The prayer includes a small scripture verse and reflective prayer to help prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of our Savior. Each prayer takes 5 minutes or less and can transform your family's spiritual life. The Advent novena begins this Saturday, December 16, and concludes on December 24. Many blessings! GRANDPARENT MASSES Please 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 9:45 am, and Mass starts at 10:00 am, followed by light refreshments. For questions, please email Annie Poat (Campus Minister) at [email protected].
SERVICE HOURS Mary Rose Mission The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati |
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Counselors Corner
Ways Parents Can Best Support Their Teen Before & During Exams Sometimes, the best aid for a teen when studying is a relaxed environment with people who support and care for them. Your teen may be stressed, but how you respond can significantly affect the stress gauge going up or down. You can be there for them, whether to help your teen study or be emotionally supportive; it's essential to let your child know you are there for them. Checking in with them occasionally, asking how it's going and if they need anything, is a great way to show your support. Also, taking time together as a family to sit down and eat can be highly beneficial. Although the craziness of the day may try to suggest otherwise, those precious minutes together are the perfect opportunity to check in with your loved ones, connect, and be together. Showing your support will mean more to your teen than they may offer, but it will not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Advice For Teens - Work Smarter, Not Harder
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Messages for Seniors and Parents: 1.) Your first and best source of merit-based scholarships comes directly from the college. Generally, most colleges automatically consider students for a merit-based scholarship when they apply for admission. 2.) Some colleges have additional scholarships available. It is up to students to thoroughly check each college's website to see if they can find additional scholarship opportunities. Sometimes, a general scholarship application link is on the college's website (NKU, for example). Other times, you must check out the college websites for different college majors. (For example, the College of Engineering, or scholarships for Nursing majors, or Education majors, etc.) 3.) Finally, students can also check out national scholarship databases such as fastweb.com or myscholly.com (refer to the link below for additional scholarship websites) If students need anything from their assigned Junior/Senior counselor (Mr. Sarge, A-L or Mrs. Roebker, M-Z) to complete a scholarship application (transcript, recommendation letter, nomination, etc.), you must give us at least one-week advance notice. Scholarship Updates SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) Commonwealth Honors Academy FREE APPLICATION FEES - LIMITED TIME AT NKU and University of Louisville
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Classroom Showcase/Club NewsHOLOCAUST AND HUMANITY CENTER Mrs. Brady's Holocaust Studies visited the Holocaust and Humanity Center at the Cincinnati Museum Center. It was an awesome way to end our semester course! Students were taken on a docent-led tour of the Holocaust exhibit and then were able to explore further to discover the stories of local Holocaust survivors. Exhibits included lessons on pre-war Jewish life in Europe, the Nazi's rise to power, attempts to escape persecution, deportation to the ghettos and camps, annihilation at the death camps, efforts of resistance, and finally, survival and hope for the future. By far, the most impactful experience from the day was meeting and listening to Holocaust survivor Henry Fenichel. Henry Fenichel was born in the Netherlands in 1938. Shortly after the Nazi rise to power, sensing the danger, Henry's parents sent a request for their relocation to Palestine, where his father’s family resided. After Henry's father was deported and murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz, Henry and his mother still had no response to their request to immigrate. They then went into hiding. When Henry was four years old, he and his mother’s hiding place were discovered and transported to the Westerbork transit camp. From Westerbork, they were transported to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, and by the war's end, they arrived in British-mandate Palestine. Henry's family came to the U.S. in 1953 when he was a teenager. Eventually, Henry and his wife moved to Cincinnati, where he took a job teaching Physics at the University of Cincinnati until he retired after 38 years. Below is a photo of Henry with the SHDHS students. LAS POSADAS On December 7, Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society students celebrated the Christmas season by recreating the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas. Las Posadas commemorates Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem in search of a place to give birth to baby Jesus. Participants go house to house asking for shelter and singing carols. We sang these traditional songs, villancicos, in Spanish, recreating the Holy Family and asking for a room at the inn. The Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo! GEOMETREE!! Geometry students used patterns and similar figures to create a Sierpinski Triangle Christmas Tree! This tree has over 200 small triangles put together in patterns to create the design. It was definitely a group effort!!! 2024-2025 CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS
DIOCESE OF COVINGTON BAMBINELLI AND CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING Bishop John Iffert invites diocesan families and friends to attend the second annual Bambinelli and Christmas Tree Blessing on Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Mary's Park and the Diocesan Curia (Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium). Come see the blessing and lighting of the diocesan Christmas tree, listen to live parish and school choirs (including the SHDHS Chamber Choir), enjoy homemade cookies and hot cocoa, and hear the story of Bambinelli Sunday. Bring the Baby Jesus figure from your home Nativity to receive a special blessing from Bishop Iffert and be part of a Catholic Advent tradition! No RSVP is required. All are welcome! |
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