In This Issue: September 3, 2021 Shanley Families,

• Principal’s Message I wish you all had an opportunity I’ve had in these past days. I really do. • Shanley Athletic Club Let me explain. • COVID Update • Deacons for Life After being named principal back in April, I sought out advice from a • Opening handful of Catholic school principals I’ve known over the years. One of • Tailgating them was quite clear: Get into the classrooms, especially in the first • Virtue - Strength weeks. I took his advice. I wish you had the opportunity to see what I’ve • Chaplain’s Corner • Forensics for Success seen. Let me share a little. • From the Counselor One of the math teachers was leading the students through quadradic • SCRIP News • Block Party equations. (You remember those, don’t you? With terror?) She was mirroring her iPad to the white board so that the students could replicate

Father Metzger, Shanley Principal her, step by step, in the numerous steps to solve the equation. Facing the Reggie Jackson, Activities Director students with the board behind her, she’d make one move, look up, and Fr. William Slattery, Chaplain check to see the students were tracking her step. She recognized they Office/Attendance ……… (701) 893-3200 were keeping up, and so moved to the next. This continued until the Activities …………………… (701) 893-3255 Fax ……………………………. (701) 893-3277 equation was complete. Not only that, she was color coding the steps! She reviewed the process, noting the different steps according to their color. It PowerSchool Learning: was effortless, or at least she made it appear effortless. I wish I had her https://jp2schools.haikulearning.com back in high school math. Her teaching was…poetic, ironically. You should

JPII Catholic Schools have seen it. Twitter: @jp2schools Facebook: jp2schools You saw the same thing down the hall in government class. (Any alumni Instagram: jp2schools out there? Freedoms, guns, troops, warrants, silence? RRR lives on at

Check out the Activities Calendar Shanley.) Here early in the semester, I slipped into class as they were for all of this week’s athletic covering warrants…the fourth amendment. The teacher was not simply activities: lecturing her students, but rather was helping the students take notes on https://www.easterndakotaconf the amendment effectively, providing the structure to their notes to allow erence.org/public/genie/187/sc them to extract information quickly in subsequent days. She detailed how hool/1/ to enumerate the subpoints to the amendment. She even told them to Upcoming Dates: leave extra space in their notes, as they’d be returning to the amendment Sept. 6th - No School, Labor Day in future classes to deepen the comprehension after new information was th Sept. 16 - Picture Retakes, 7:30 acquired. She wasn’t simply giving information, but passing it on in a way am-10:30 am Sept. 20th - Homecoming Week the student could return to on their own. That’s effective teaching that Sept. 28/29th – Parent-Teacher bears fruit well beyond the 50-minute class period. It was poetic. You Conferences should have seen it. Oct 1 – No school

One more example, although I have several. Head upstairs to the science lab. I sat in the back just as the class was preparing to transition from their desks to microscopes in another part of the room. Transitions are dangerous in classrooms. They’re vulnerable to students getting off track, time getting wasted, and misbehavior to unfold. Not in his classroom. The teacher had given the clearest directions on where students were to go and what they were to do. Each microscope was numbered, and students were directed to specific numbers. Each station had detailed directions on which slides to observe and the observations to record. The transition, which could have easily dissolved into disorganized chaos, took no more than 15 seconds for an entire class of 25 students. That kind of effective classroom management translates directly into smarter students and fewer behavior problems. You should have seen it. Poetic. Now, for a few practical things. Next week I will be activating the weekly email grade notifications on Family Portal. You’ll get weekly grade reports emailed to you, as well as of missing assignments. I wrestle with whether these are fitting to send out in high school. There’s a delicate balance between parents proving helpful support to help their children to stay on top of their work, while at the same time needing to step back and have their children take greater responsibility. And of course, each child is different, some needed greater support than others. Therefore, we’ll activate the notification and let you determine how you’ll use them most effectively with your child. One caveat, however. Do realize here early in the semester that assignment grades disproportionality impact the final score. It can be deceiving. For example, if there are only two small quizzes, and one of them is a low score, it has a disproportionality negative impact on the grade. By the end of the quarter, when many assignments have accumulated, those quizzes have a minimal impact on the grade. Do take that into account when interpreting the reports. For this reason, I didn’t want these reports sent out too quickly. But now it’s time. For those of you who have children in activities, the first academic eligibility check will not be done until Wednesday, September 22nd. By then we should have a healthy number of assignments scored. Any failing grades will render your child ineligible to compete in games, in an effort to provid the incentive to double down on their academic work. They can practice with the team, but not compete in games. They cannot regain eligibility until the next grade check two weeks later. These checks are noted on the school calendar sent with this newsletter. The handbook details this policy well. Have a blessed holiday weekend. It looks to be beautiful weather. Spend some good time with your families. In Christ,

Fr. Kyle Metzger

SHANLEY ATHLETIC CLUB

Thanks to all those that came to the SAC BBQ on Aug. 29. It was a huge success and it was wonderful to see so many families and student athletes all together again! If you missed the BBQ, don’t worry - you can still join the Shanley Athletic Club! Go to https://www.shanleyathleticclub.com/ and click on the Join Now button!

The mission of SAC is “Taking Deacon Athletics to a Higher Level.” It is SAC’s privilege to support Shanley TV, purchase equipment and help our athletes attain their goals. Go Deacons!

In an effort to keep parents informed while also respecting personal dignity and the laws regarding health disclosures, we will be reporting the weekly aggregate number of new COVID positive cases in the and Shanley newsletters. This number will reflect new cases identified Friday – Thursday in students in grades 7-12 combined with staff who work in the Sacred Heart and Shanley building. Parents of 6th grade students will receive a letter if there is a positive case within that grade level. The letter will outline any further instructions or necessary steps to follow.

Parents of Students in grades 7-12 should look for this graphic in the newsletter for the weekly update: WEEKLY COVID UPDATE

SHANLEY / SACRED HEART

Week New positive cases Aug 30-Sept 3 0

Deacons For Life Kickoff Meeting

Tuesday, September 7th, 6:30 pm, Commons. There will be pizza, drinks, and cookies. It’s open to any returning members and anyone new or interested in joining.

Job Opening

Childcare workers needed to help with the After School Program at Trinity Elementary. Must be 16 years or

older. Starting pay is $10.50/hour. For more information, email Mrs. Flieth, Trinity Principal at [email protected].

The virtue of DEDICATION is the strength to be firm on one’s direction and purpose. Mothers are one of the best examples of living a life of DEDICATION. We need and love our Moms but sometimes we don’t tell them that or thank them enough for everything they do for us. O Lord, today we want to thank you especially for our Moms. Help us to appreciate the DEDICATION they show us every day. Amen

Chaplain’s Corner Friday is here, and the second week of school is wrapping up, it is shocking how the hustle and bustle returns so quickly! Yet God remains ever in the present, and his promise of does not pass quickly. At Shanley and Sacred Heart we are celebrating the Lord’s lasting mercy as we honor the instrument through which the Father revealed his love for us, the Sacred Heart of . The first Friday of each month is dedicated to Jesus’ Sacred Heart, a devotion which grasps the beautiful mystery by which the Father has made known our salvation. The human heart, which represents the core of loving and knowing, became the place where God’s infinite love met our own. This heart of Jesus, which was completely like our own, loved us and was willing to bleed and expire out of love for us. As we reflect on this most important mystery, we remember that God has called us to return our hearts back to Him. On this first Friday, we come to meet Him, and speak to Him, heart to heart. ~ O Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for Us!

Students Credit Forensics for Success

First meeting for Forensics this year is September 7th at 335 PM in room 203

Shanley has a long tradition of excellence in extracurricular activities. Forensics is the rule rather than the exception to this statement. With over 50 state championships, a national champion, and an international champion team over the past 40 years, Shanley high school is proud of the success forensics teams breed. However, the forensics team produces more than hardware for the mantle. We grow thoughtful, resourceful, and skillful students able to read and write much better throughout high school and beyond.

1. Forensics offers students an opportunity to develop research, critical thinking, organization, persuasion, and oral communication skills. 2. Forensics appeals to students with different goals and interests. It provides useful career preparation in law, education, politics, broadcasting, religion, public affairs, business, and other professions requiring critical thinking and communication skills. 3. Forensics enables students to clarify their personal and social values through confrontation with the value judgments of others. 4. Students learn respect for dissenting opinions and acquire knowledge and skills crucial to effective participation in a democratic society. 5. Forensics provides students with an opportunity to develop social skills, including teamwork. Students develop realistic attitudes toward competition through competing responsibly and effectively in an intellectual environment.

From “How does forensics benefit students” http://www.pbs.org/accidentalhero/benefits/ Events offered at Shanley Fall (Sept-Nov) Student Congress (4 competitions) Winter (Nov-Feb) Debate (9 competitions) Spring (Feb-April) Speech (12 competitions)

Flexible practice schedules We meet every day after school and students can attend practice every day if they wish; however, we also realize that Shanley and Sacred Heart students are very involved. We require meeting twice a week, once on the Monday team day for 30 minutes, and once a week for individual practice. Competitions last 4-6 hours depending on number of competitors. Congress meets occur during the school day at a hotel. The state meet is held in the capitol building in Bismarck in the very chairs the North Dakota legislators sit when in session. Competition makes our students better. In our school, both athletics and activities help to form our students to be better prepared for the world and better suited for colleges and employers. Any advantage that a student can develop will open doors beyond what they know. Forensics opens doors, we can help students find the key. The first meeting for Forensics this year is September 7th at 335 PM in room 203. We will be focused on the congress team to start, anyone interested in debate or speech are also encouraged to attend.

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE

PSAT Exam Sign-up Juniors (and interested sophomores) the PSAT exam is on Saturday, October 16th at 8am at Shanley High School. Students who plan to take the PSAT exam should sign up in the counseling office, cost is $18 payable to Shanley HS. The PSAT is an opportunity for students to take the “practice” SAT college entrance exam (please note: this is not a predictor for ACT). This exam is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) for juniors. National Merit Finalists qualify for exceptional scholarship opportunities to the college of their choice. Go to www.nationalmerit.org for scholarship details. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Sept. 15th, registration is limited. This is a National exam and the only date that we can administer this exam.

Fall College Fairs The ND virtual Fair is Monday, September 27, 28, & 29 from 9am-Noon. Interested students can register at https://www.careercompass.nd.gov/home/. The National College Fair has various dates Sept.-Nov. To register go to www.virtualcollegefairs.org. Helpful college fair tips for students go to: https://dacacnd.com/pdf/College-Fair-Tips-for-Students.pdf. Exploring College Options Exploring College Options is an opportunity to hear from admission representatives from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford. There are multiple webinar dates for September. Register at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org. Sanford MedX Virtual

Sandford’s MedX Virtual is a one-of-a-kind, virtual health career exploration program. The Sanford MedX program is offered by Sanford’s new career center, ASPIRE, and is geared for high school students who are interested in health careers. MedX Virtual is a FREE program that offers participants the opportunity to interact with health professionals working in 20+ areas of healthcare, encouraging exploration and fueling deeper-dives into students’ health career interests. Students apply to attend one (13-week) semester program either Fall (Sept.-Dec.)or Spring (Jan.-Apl.) on Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Enrollment is open and students can register at any time. Register by using this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/793dacc211e340f7a825968089479d09

Sanford Explorers Post

The Sanford Ambulance (formally FM Ambulance) Exploring Post is a program that gives area high school students hands-on involvement in the world of pre-hospital medicine. Through students’ participation alongside professional Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), they gain knowledge and understanding of emergency patient care, community service, and compassion. To complete an online registration, go to www.sanfordhealthemseducation.org. Then click on OTHER PROGRAMS. Underneath the EXPLORERS section, select the Register Here option. Cost for the program is $110. Costs include related program fees, insurance, and a polo for each student. An Orientation night has been planned for September 27th (Parents MUST attend this meeting).

SCRIP NEWS

Take advantage of SCRIP gift cards (physical or e-cards) on your mobile device with the RaiseRight app and link your bank account to pay for your gift cards. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and click, Join a Program which can be found in the upper right-hand corner and enter the following enrollment code: LC7ED7E446755 SCRIP Hours for the school year: Holy Spirit & Nativity: Monday and Friday mornings 7:30—8:30 a.m. in the school office. Sacred Heart & Shanley: Friday mornings 7:30—8:00 a.m. outside of the school office Trinity: Thursday mornings before school mass only, outside the church 7:30 —8:30 a.m. Hurley’s Religious Goods, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. and starting after Labor Day weekend Saturday 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. Questions about the SCRIP program can be directed to Janelle Pederson at 701-371-0512 or [email protected].

BURDENLESS FUNDRAISING Please save the following items and send to school with your student:

• Coke Rewards: lid from bottles, cardboard codes from 12 packs • Family Fare grocery receipts • Our Family UPC codes from Family Fare (begin with 70253) • Ink cartridges • Loaves for Learning proof of purchase UPC codes. Found on bottom of Country Hearth, Village Hearth, Artisan Hearth and Fiber Up bread products.

Box Tops for Education: If you have any of the old box tops, please send to school. Download the box top app through the App store or Google Play

• Buy box top products • Scan your store receipt • Earn money for the school

Earn box tops even with on–line grocery shopping

• Buy your groceries on-line • Forward your email receipt to [email protected]

Send this receipt from the email account you use for box tops so we can recognize the account/email and credit the correct account.

I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life September 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 PLC Early Release 2 3 4

Mass at Sts. A&J Student Council Class Elections

St. Gregory the Great 5 6 7 8 PLC Early Release 9 10 11

NO SCHOOL Mass at Sts. A&J Labor Day 23rd Sunday in The Nativity of the Ordinary Time Blessed Mary St. 12 13 14 15 PLC Early Release 16 17 18

JPII New Family Forum Mass at Sts. A&J Picture Retakes 7:30 - 10:30 am 24th Sunday in The Exaltation of Ordinary Time St. the Holy Cross Our Lady of Sorrows Sts. Cornelius & 19 20 21 22 PLC Early Release 23 24 25

Homcoming Week Eucharistic Procession Homecoming Hall of Fame & Qtr. 1 Midterm 10:00 AM JPII Block Party Deacon Award Banquet 25th Sunday in Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn & Academic Eligibility Check Ordinary Time Paul Chŏng Ha-sang & Companions St. Matthew St. Pius of Pietrelcina 26 27 28 29 PLC Early Release 30

Parent/Teacher Conferences SHS & SHMS NO SCHOOL Mass at Sts. A&J 26th Sunday in Sts. , Ordinary Time St. Vincent de Paul & St. October '21 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Calendar Information is subject to change 31 please refer to the school's homepage calendar I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life October 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2

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St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus The Holy Guardian Angels 3 4 5 6 PLC Early Release 7 8 9

SHS Reconciliation Mass at Sts. A&J Academic Eligibility Check State Boys' Soccer Begins 27th Sunday in State Girls' Golf Begins State Boys' Tennis Begins Ordinary Time St. St. Faustina Kowalska Our Lady of the 10 11 Columbus Day 12 13 PLC Early Release 14 15 16

SHS Band/Chior Showcase SHMS Reconciliation PSAT Exam Mass at Sts. A&J 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Teresa of Jesus 17 18 19 20 PLC Early Release 21 22 23

St. John Paul II Patron NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL All Schools Mass Staff Professional 29th Sunday in Sts. John deBrebeuf, End of Qtr. 1 Development Day Cross Country State Ordinary Time St. Jogues and Companions Academic Eligibility Check St. John Paul II 24 25 26 27 PLC Early Release 28 29 30

Mass at Sts. A&J 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sts. Simon & Jude 31 Halloween November '21 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 31st Sunday in Calendar Information is subject to change 28 29 30 Ordinary Time please refer to the school's homepage calendar

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