March, 2021 COVID Updates
Safety Protocol and Reminder Videos
September 2020 Updates
After so many months of anticipation and preparation, we are looking forward to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year. As you know, this school year will look different from ones we have experienced in the past, but we want to assure you that our faculty, staff and administrators are “All In.” We are 100% committed to supporting our educational mission in some new and some necessary ways.
To make sure we are successful, we need your commitment as well. You can help by following our safety protocols, by making sure you wash your hands frequently, by practicing social distancing where possible, by wearing your masks, by staying informed, and by treating each and every one with love and respect.
We are asking all students to sign and submit electronically this pledge before returning to school on September 8. By completing this Social Responsibility Pledge, you are acknowledging that with us you are “All In.”
During these challenging times, we pray to be open to the graces we need each day.
Please click here to complete and submit SHA’s Social Responsibility Pledge.
Sincerely,
Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D.
Principal
August 2020 Updates
Athletics Updates
Winter Tentative Start Date: November 30, 2020
Winter Pre-Season Zoom Meeting: November 17, 2020 6:30pm
Basketball Coaches Letter to Players
Winter Track Coaches Letter to Players
Low risk winter sports such as winter track have been approved for November 30, 2020 start date. Determinations on basketball, a high risk sport, are ongoing.
Spring 2020 Updates
UPDATE: March 27, 2020
Dear Parents and Students:
Sacred Heart Academy will not reopen on April 2 as originally scheduled. Online instruction will continue for students. As soon as we hear from Governor Cuomo and the NY State Department of Education about a reopening date, we will let you know.
In the meantime, have a healthy and safe weekend. Thank you for your faithfulness and dedication during these difficult days. Let us continue to pray for one another and our world.
Sincerely,
Kristin Lynch Graham, President
Jean Amore, Principal
Dear Parents and Students:
To create a safe and calm environment that supports good learning in these unprecedented and anxious times, Sacred Heart Academy will move to an online learning model for the week of March 16-20. Please click here for details.
On Monday, March 16th, the Academy building will be open from 8am-2pm for any student who needs to go to her locker for books and other materials.
Sacred Heart Academy has confirmed that there are no known COVID-19 cases within the community as of today. The student for whom we were concerned last night does not have COVID-19. We have and will continue to follow up on any information that may pose a risk to the SHA community.
We thank you for your cooperation and support. Let us hold one another in our hearts and pray for the wisdom to make good decisions.
Sincerely,
Kristin Lynch Graham, President
UPDATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
To the Sacred Heart Academy Community,
We want to continue to update you regarding the COVID-19 situation:
As of Wednesday, March 11, 2020, no Sacred Heart Academy student or employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
To the best of our knowledge, no Sacred Heart Academy student or employee has been tested for COVID-19.
We continue to monitor this situation regularly and will notify the community if we become aware that anyone has undergone testing and/or tested positive for COVID-19.
We have received some concerns through our Anonymous Alerts system. They have all been investigated, and we are confident that Sacred Heart Academy can maintain routine protocols.
We have enhanced routine disinfecting practices and are coaching the community on practicing social distancing.
We are encouraging students and staff who are sick to stay home and seek the appropriate medical attention. A reminder: students are not permitted to be in school with a fever at any time.
We have revised our perfect attendance policy as discussed in a previous communication.
We have developed the following protocols to assist with reporting and school closings. Please click here to review.
We hope this information is helpful to you. We thank you for your continued cooperation as we navigate this challenge together.
Kristin Lynch Graham, President
Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D, Principal