Summer Newsletter
The School of Sacred Heart
St. Francis de Sales
307 School Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
www.sacredheartbennington.org T: 802-442-2446
Upcoming Events
When does school begin?
The first official day of school for Sacred Heart St. Francis students is
Wednesday, September 2. All the school supplies your child will
need for the new school year are on page three of this newsletter.
August 31
Staff In-service
September 1
Staff In-service
Detailed information regarding the start of school will be included in
next month's BACK TO SCHOOL newsletter. Parent/Student
Handbooks will be available on-line soon or at the Open House if
you would like a hard-copy. Please read them over carefully with
your child as there will be a few new changes. In each handbook
there is also a form that requires your signature. These forms must be
returned the first week of school.
Will there be an Open House?
As a part of our community's First Day Celebration we will be hosting
our annual Open House on Monday, August 31, from 5 PM—6 PM.
All of our families are invited to tour the school and meet the staff.
August 31
Back to School Picnic
September 2
First Day of School
Mission Statement
Providing excellence in
academics and a deepening faith
in God and Gospel Values in
Following the Open House, our SHSF Family Pot Luck Picnic will take
place on the school grounds. (A Picnic RSVP is attached.) The
eighth grade parents will be hosting this event for us. We are
anticipating great weather and a large number of families
attending. We hope you can join us.
an environment that is caring,
challenging, and respectful,
striving to develop in every
student the habits of thinking
critically and acting
responsibly in daily life.
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Any more important news?
What about school uniforms?
Do you have what you need?
If you haven’t received your order from Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company yet, they can be
contacted toll free at 1-800-441-4122 or on-line at www.flynnohara.com. If you know you are going
to need something for the fall term, now is the time to order. Orders may also be placed on-line if you
should so desire from any of the suppliers, Flynn and O’Hara, J.C. Penney, and Landsend. It is best to
order early in order to have your items before the start of school. School ties for the boys may be
purchased in the school office.
What about warm weather uniforms?
Warm weather uniforms may be worn for the entire month of September. These include the
embroidered green polo shirts (only available form Flynn and O’Hara) and the uniform shorts for both
boys and girls. Girls may also wear their khaki skorts.
Can we assist you with some recycled uniforms?
We still have a number of school uniforms that families have given us. You are welcome to any of
them. Our storage space is limited and we are overflowing. Please call the school if you are
interested.
Are there any new students?
Who will be joining our school community this year?
Zion Nicholas-Johnson
Sawyer Tatro
Abigail Woffenden
Henry Fischer
Roberta Costantino
Abigail Smith
Kennedy LaCasse
Chase Cornell
Sophia Jones
Lawrence Sharp
Dominic Philburt
Keller Cullinaine
Hunter Favreau
Bentley Branon
Audrey Croff
Tristen Foster
Lillian Comar
Jack Sauer
Brynn Lackey
Bryn Babson
Zachary Hutchins
Rowan Behan
Izzac Cloutier
Shawn Gassaway
Jadyn Bird
Drake Videtto
Danielle Moscarello
Jane Galipeau
Noah Godleski
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What do you need for school supplies?
Preschool
2 roll of paper towels; 1 large box of tissues; 1 pkg. 5oz. paper cups; 1 large pkg. of napkins; 1 large
pkg. plastic spoons; 1 standard size crib sheet; 1 small lightweight blanket; 1 ream of copy paper; 1
larger container of environmentally safe wipes; 1 art smock or old shirt; 1 set extra clothes; 1 pkg.
Crayola thick markers; 1 pkg. Crayola thin markers; 1 box 24ct. Crayola crayons; 1 8ct tray of
watercolors; 1 pkg. baby wipes; 1 box latex free Bandaids.
Kindergarten
6 boxes (8 count regular size) Crayola crayons; 2 large glue sticks; 1 set low odor dry erase markers;
1pkg. thin markers; 1 pkg. thick markers; 2 highlighters (2 different colors); 2 rolls of paper towels; 2
large boxes of tissues; 2 reams of white copy paper; 1 (16 count) tray of water colors, I pkg. beginner
pencils #2; 1 set of headphones for Technology.
Grade 1
Please label supplies with child’s name—4 large glue sticks; 1 large eraser; 1pkg. eraser caps; 1 boxes
(24ct) Crayola crayons (not the twist type); 1 pencil sharpener w/shaving cap cover; 2 highlighters; 4
low odor DRY erase markers; 1 sock or mitten for wiping dry erase boards; 1 pencil box; 1 –1 subject
notebook; 1 composition notebook; 1 Mead PRIMARY JOURNAL Grade K-2 found at Staples or
Walmart; 5 plastic pocket folders labeled for Reading, Math, Science/Social Studies, Writing,
Homework; 1 re-usable water bottle; These items do not need to be labeled: 1 pkg. ziploc bags(gallon or quart size); 1 box tissues; 1 roll paper towels; 2 reams copy paper; 24 yellow pencils
sharpened; 2 large containers of sanitizing wipes; 1 set of headphones for Technology.
Grade 2
5 pencils (not mechanical) sharpened; 5 pencil top erasers; 1 box 12 count Crayola crayons or twistup crayons; 1 box 12 count colored pencils; 2 highlighters; pencil/crayon combo sharpener; 7 pocket
folders labeled (for Reading, Math, Science/Social Studies, Religion, Spanish, Extra time, and
Homework); 2 large glue sticks (not liquid glue); 3 pkgs. 100 count lined 3X 5 index cards; 1 plastic
pencil box; 1 set of headphones (not ear buds) in a Ziploc bag: 1 container of sanitizing wipes; 2
reams white copy paper; 1 roll of paper towels; 1 large box of tissues.
Grade 3
1 Ziploc gallon bag w/ student’s name on it; 10/12 #2 pencils; 5 eraser caps or1 large eraser; pencil
sharpener; 1 box 24 count Crayola crayons (not twist up kind); 1 pkg. of 12 count Crayola colored
pencils; 7 pocket folders (bottom pocket style) in the following colors: red, orange, yellow, blue,
green, purple, and 1 of choice; 1 yellow highlighter- 1 highlighter another color; 4 low odor dry erase
markers (no neon or tropical); 4 large glue sticks; 1 pencil box 8X5 (larger does not fit in the desk); 1
soft cover 2 inch three ring binder; 2 Jumbo sox fabric book covers ; 1 pkg. of multiplication flash
cards; inexpensive calculator; 1 trifold presentation board 32 inches high (Yankee Dollar) next to
Home Depot-Buy it now, they run out); 2 inch letters –any color (Yankee Dollar); 2 large white poster
boards (approx. 28 X 22 inches); 1 rolls of paper towels; 2 large boxes of tissues; 2 reams copy
paper; 1 container sanitizing wipes; 1 set of headphones for Technology.
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Grade 4
2 one-subject notebooks (for Writing and Math Journals); 6 pocket folders
(red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and a choice); 1 homework folder (any
color, design of choice); I box of #2 pencils; 1 pair of scissors;
1 zippered pencil pouch; 2 or 3 glue sticks; erasers; 1 pencil sharpener; 1
or 2 red pens (for correcting); 1 box 24ct Crayola crayons; 1 pkg. thin
markers or colored pencils (your choice); 2 highlighters any color; 2 low
odor dry erase markers; 4 jumbo book sox book covers (we may need
more depending on new books ordered); 1 roll of paper towels; 2 large
boxes of tissues; 2 reams copy paper; 1 container of sanitizing wipes; 1 set
of headphones for Technology. *An assignment notebook (planner) will
be provided.
Grades 5/6/7/8
4 (1 inch) ring binders; 10 #2 pencils; 4 pkgs.(1 for each binder)
8subject index dividers; 1 pkg. of thin sharpie makers (black or colored); 1
pkg. Crayola wide or thin tip markers; 1 3-ring zippered pencil pouch; 3
highlighters (different colors); 1 hand-held pencil sharpener; 2 pkgs.
notebook filler paper; 2 pkgs. index cards 4 X 6 (1 ruled and 1 plain); 3
hard covered composition books; pencil cap erasers; 3 low odor dry
erase markers; a Texas Instrument 30-X A calculator ($10 at Wal-Mart)-If
you already have one, please be sure it still works!); 2 glue sticks; 2 rolls of
paper towels; 2 large boxes of tissues; 1 ream of white copy paper; 1
container of sanitizing wipes; 1 set of headphones for Technology.
How about consumable book fees?
What do you owe for book fees?
You can begin paying your consumable textbook fee at any time, but all
monies are due on or before the first day of school. You can pay all at once
or you can pay in installments between now and then. This is an important
investment of your child’s future and well worth the cost. This is required of
all families.
What are the summer
hours?
When will the office be
closed?
The school office will be
closed July 27 – August 4.
How can you contact
someone?
Give us a call for more
information about
anything.
We will be happy to assist
you.
If you are looking for
someone at school during
the summer months, the
best time
to find Mr. Estes is between
9 AM and Noon.
(except for the dates listed
above)
If you can’t find him in
either building,
please call the school at
442-2446, Extension 108,
and he will get back to you
as soon as he can.
You can also visit us
on the web.
www.sacredheartbennington.org
The book fee for each particular grade is a follows:
Preschool 3
$55
(includes mat)
Preschool 4
$25
(+$30 if mat is
needed)
Kindergarten
$70
Grade 1
$85
Grade 2
$90
Grade 3
$95
Grade 4
$110
Grade 5
$130
Grade 6
$130
Grade 7
$130
Grade 8
$130
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