SHDHS Parent Newsletter

Information from the front office

HSPT
St. Henry High School Placement Test assists with admissions, scholarship selection, and curriculum placement. The HSPT is a comprehensive placement test for eighth graders for placement in the ninth grade. The test for 8th-grade students will be offered at St. Henry District High School on Saturday, December 11, 9:00 am -12:00 pm. The test starts promptly at 9:00 am. Please click here to create an account to register.

Reminder - Senior Portrait Information for Class of 2022
Senior portraits for the Class of 2022 can now be scheduled with Prestige Photography. The photo deadline is December 9, 2021. Please click here for more information.

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.

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!

CRU Bid & Bash

This raffle is a prelude to the 2022 CRU Bid & Bash

Win an Xbox Series X just in time for Christmas!
If you've tried to buy one recently, you know that they're "Sold Out," "Out of Stock," or "Unavailable" in most stores and online. This hard-to-find gaming console could be yours for only $25...but you must act fast! This raffle is limited to just 200 tickets. Be sure and get yours before they're gone @ http://e.givesmart.com/events/osb/page/xboxraffle

The winning ticket will be drawn at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 13, 2021, and a video of the drawing will be posted to our school's Facebook page. The winner will be notified by phone and/or email on Monday, December 13, and must make arrangements for pickup from the high school between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on either Tuesday, December 14, or Wednesday, December 15. Shipping is not included.

Athletic News

Do you want to finish last-minute shopping or enjoy a dinner out? Let Santa’s helpers (SHDHS volleyball team and staff) provide your little ones with an evening of fun, volleyball drills, and Christmas activities.

Who: Kindergarten-5th grade.
When: Sunday, December, 19th 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: SHDHS
Cost: $20

Snacks and drinks will be provided and space is limited. Email Maureen Kaiser for additional information ([email protected])

Please click here to register.

The Spirit Store has had several requests for car decals. We have been able to obtain window decals for cars. The cost of the decal will be $1.00 and are available for purchase in the school office. Please send a check or cash to the front office for the purchase of decals. If you have any questions please contact Sue Kolkmeier, [email protected].

Campus Ministry

Advent
Good and Gracious God, as we enter into the second week of Advent, keep us in perfect peace as our mind stays on the truth of your powerful love. Thank you for your mighty, sovereign hand. Help us to trust fully in you and rest in the peace that you offer. Bless our families and school that we may love and serve you above all other things. Amen.

Advent is a beautiful, prayerful time at SHDHS. Pink and purple lights line the hallways and are a visual reminder of the liturgical season. The week started with an all-school Advent prayer service and ended with Confession on Thursday and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday. Here is a ten-minute Advent Virtual Retreat for your use this season click here. Enjoy this sacred season of waiting!

NCYC 2021
SHDHS was blessed to bring 16 of our students to the National Catholic Youth Conference that took place in Indianapolis last month. NCYC is a high-energy youth conference for Catholic high school students from all over the US. There were over 12,000 people in attendance.

Some responses from our students include:
"NCYC was a great experience. It helped me grow deeper in my faith. It was also a lot of fun getting lost with Deacon Larry" -Nick-Grade 12

"The environment at NCYC reminds me that I am not the only teen who wants to deepen their faith. The environment of pure acceptance, love, and excitement is the real way I experienced God at NCYC. If I had the option to never leave NCYC, I would definitely stay forever. I have never felt more real, confident, or important than at NCYC. The community and environment at NCYC showed me the kind of environment I want to surround myself in for the rest of my life." -Sasha Grade 12

"It's so inspiring and comforting to be surrounded by so many people that are your own age and believe in the same things you do, it helps you realize you're not so alone" -Ellie Grade 12

"NCYC was a great experience, my favorite part was Adoration and singing and praying with over 10,000 other youths. It will always stick with me and has forever changed my view of the Faith." -Cheyenne-Grade 12

"NCYC is not your typical religious retreat, which is why I actually loved it and would do it again." - Mackenzie- Grade 12

"It was incredible to be around thousands of other teens. I enjoyed all the games and the witness talks were inspiring. Also, it was fun meeting people from around the U.S."
-Leah Grade 12

Crusaders of the Week

Mr. Denning nominates Austin Cutcher Accounting I Crusader of the Week. Austin's attention to detail and solid grasp of business and accounting concepts has been evident throughout the semester. He is quick to help those around him while also pushing ahead with his own work. His ability to find and correct his own missteps makes him a valuable resource for everyone in the classroom. Austin's contribution to class is best summed up by paraphrasing his tablemate: I look to Austin for guidance all the time. Congratulations Austin!

Mrs. VonHandorf nominates Anna Fischer Crusader of the Week for Art 2. Anna is nominated because of her consistently high quality of work, her extremely creative and thought-out ideas, and her willingness to try new things. She is super respectful in class, does a nice job staying on task, and comes prepared to work. She sets a great example for her peers. WAY TO ROCK, ANNA!

Mrs. Reding would like to nominate senior Jay Giffin for Crusader of the Week in AP Statistics.
From filibuster Fridays to his always-insightful observations, Jay provides our 6th period Stats class with countless learning opportunities.
There are many reasons that Jay has been chosen for this award, but most of all, it's because no student has ever self-campaigned for Crusader of the Week as much as Jay has for himself. After daily reminders on who to vote for, the rest of the class (and Dallas) have come to this unanimous decision.
Thank you, Jay, for making this first semester of AP Stats interactive and fun. Keep up the great work! Congratulations!

Students Corner

2021 John O’Bryan Math Tournament Results

Congratulations to the 14 students who participated in the 29th Annual John O’Bryan Math Tournament on Saturday, November 20, at NKU.

The Varsity team, Charlie Barsan, Peter Constant, Jack Goodwin, Harry Barsan, and James Constant placed 2nd overall, losing to longtime-winner Campbell County by only one point. This team also placed 2nd in the 5-person team portion of the competition and 3rd in the individual written competition. Charlie Barsan and Peter Constant also received an honorable mention for their tests.

The JV team of Gabe Thelen, Stefany Nix, Jason Bish, and Nathan Francis placed 2nd overall in the JV category in their first time at the competition. They also placed 3rd in the 5-person team competition and 2nd in the individual written competition. Stefany Nix, Jason Bish, and Nathan Francis received honorable mentions for their individual tests.

Additional congratulations to the team of Libby Deis, Mitchell Wolking, Anay Sehgal, Morgan Bonno, and John Lubert, who also did an exceptional job this weekend!

Looking forward to more success in 2022! These teams are coached by Ms. Grosser. Congratulations to all!

The National Honor Society has adopted eleven elderly friends at Emerald Spring Nursing Home in Erlanger. Each month, NHS members have been writing notes and sending small gifts to their friends. This month, with Christmas right around the corner, the NHS students packed up stockings of essentials for the wintertime for their friends. Thanks to Mrs. Kolkmeier for providing the essentials and if anyone has things they would like to donate, we'd be more than happy to take them. NHS members also wrote 200 Christmas cards out to the rest of the residents to spread more Christmas cheer. NHS is excited to get into a more active role in the community in the 2nd semester but for now, this project has been fun!

Fall Play - "Fools" by Neil Simon
Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Fools"! What an absolutely phenomenal weekend of performances prior to Thanksgiving! These students demonstrated talent, diligence, resourcefulness, and maturity throughout the entire process of bringing this show to life. The production was directed primarily by SHDHS Senior Jay Giffin, with the support of our Drama Department (Mr. Ethan Avina and Ms. Sofie Vietas). It was a wonderful escape into the fictional town of Kulyenchikov to watch love blossom, knowledge spread, and curses break. Thank you to the cast, crew, directors, producers, and parents for such an amazing experience.

Mark your calendars and join us for “ A Choral Christmas” in the Drees Homes Auditorium, Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 pm. Presented by the SHDHS Chorus and Chamber Choir. Admission is free. This is a good opportunity to enter more deeply into the Advent Season!

Counselors Corner

PSAT scores will be accessible on December 6

Information for all juniors and sophomores who "opted-in:"

Students will have access to their score reports in their online College Board account on December 6. Please see the following document and video links for how to log in. If a student has an account (from AP registration or previous PSAT testing), the PSAT scores will be available in that account. If this is the first College Board assessment, the student will need to create an account. Students who provided an email address on their answer sheet will be sent an email to that address with a reminder about score access.

Juniors will receive more information during classroom visits with Mr. Reeves and Mr. Sarge on December 10. Since the October 2021 PSAT was a practice test and not time-sensitive for sophomores, Mrs. Roebker will be meeting with the sophomores who “opted-in” when school resumes in early January.

To access go to:
psat.org/scorereport

Please see this document regarding score reports:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/understanding-psat-nmsqt-results-parent-tutorial.pdf

Video demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6WBDzjtGA

New Podcast Episode
Mr. Reeves's podcast, Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, has a new episode! The topic: Test-Optional Admissions - To Submit or Not to Submit.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-schooled-episode-23-test-optional-to-submit-or/id1457833156?i=1000543163129

FEC NEWS

FEC HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR TEACHERS/STAFF
The FEC is collecting monetary donations for teacher/staff holiday gifts to show them our appreciation for all they do. Donations can be made via Venmo (@elaine-stich) or by cash/check (made payable to the Family Engagement Council) dropped off at the school office marked "FEC Holiday Gifts". We would like to have all donations by Friday 12/10 and plan to hand out the gifts at the Staff Luncheon on 12/16. Our teachers and staff work tirelessly all year long for our kids - let's show them some love this holiday season! Thank you for your support!

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 going! Please consider signing up using the attached link. Thank you so much! https://signup.com/go/ZopRaT

Important Upcoming Dates: