Parents

Welcome to Shrine Catholic Grade School Mothers’ Club

The purpose of the Mothers’ Club is to enhance the Shrine community through our service, concern, and commitment.

The Mothers’ Club is comprised of a board of four elected officers, approximately 50 chairpersons, and 25 committees that provide fundraising, service and social connections for our community. Together, we assist the school administration and staff, enrich student educational opportunities, promote social events, and hold fundraisers.

The Mothers’ Club newsletter is distributed via email and meetings occur every other month in the Shrine Parish Conference Center.

There are a wide range of flexible time commitments available during the day, evening, and weekends. Because many hands aid in the success of our committees, all are encouraged to play an active role in the Shrine Catholic Grade School Mothers’ Club, and help advance the welfare of the children in our school.

2020-2021 Mothers’ Club Board members:

Co-Presidents:
Jacqueline Stagener – jacquelinestagner@gmail.com
Sonia Valdez – soniamcleod19@hotmail.com

Vice President:
Erin Bankowski – eebankowski@gmail.com

Secretary:
Jennifer Southwood – jsouthwood33@gmail.com

Treasurer:
Gina Sheahan – gsheahan@live.com

Documents for committee chairs are linked below:
Mothers’ Club Treasury Reimbursement Form
Mothers’ Club Treasury Notes

To see what we’re up to, check out our weekly email below or find us on Facebook

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: Shrine Catholic Grade School Mothers’ Club

The Shrine Dads’ Club provides support and services to Shrine Catholic Grade School, Shrine Catholic Academy, and the National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish. The Club’s primary responsibility is the administration of the entire athletic program including the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) for the students and parish members.

The Shrine Catholic Grade School Dads’ Club sponsors more than thirty athletic teams, including: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Volleyball. The Dads’ Club also runs Intramural Programs from first through third grade and Instructional Programs for fourth grade.

The Dads’ Club organizes the annual Parish Dream Cruise Party, takes an active part in the High School Dads’ Club Christmas Tree Sale, and has several pancake breakfasts throughout the year.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Shrine Parish Conference Center.

Shrine Athletics Mission Statement

To provide every child the opportunity to play in an organized sports program, which operates in a supportive and supplemental role to the primary function of Christian development.

For information about Shrine CYO Athletics, please contact:
Steve Carpenter, Athletic Director
Email: cleever84@comcast.net

FOR ALL SHRINE FAMILIES:

Supply fees are due the first week of school (parents will be advised of the amount).  The Supply Fees will be paid through FACTS.  New families will receive directions to set up a FACTS account in the back-to-school packet.

2020-2021 School Supply list Preschool- 6th Grade

Supply-List-Preschool-3-Preschool-4-and-JK-2019-2020-1.pdf

Supply-List-Grade-2-2020-2021

Supply-List-Grade-3-2020-2021.pdf​​​​​​​

Supply-List-Grade-4-2020-2021.pdf​​​​​​​

Supply-List-Grade-5-2020-2021.pdf​​​​​​​

Supply-List-Grade-6-2020-2021.pdf​​​​​​​

Grade School Uniform Policies and Ordering Information

We ask that parents ensure that the uniform policy is adhered to by carefully supervising the appearance of their children before they go to school.

Uniform Guidelines

Students start wearing uniforms in Kindergarten.

Gym Uniforms: Grades K-6

Grades K-6: The gym uniform will consist of a Shrine logoed gold shirt, Shrine logoed blue sweat pants, Shrine logoed blue shorts, and gym shoes. Gym sweat pants must be worn from October-March (shorts may be worn underneath). Gym shorts may be worn August/September and May/June. The gym uniform must be purchased from Dennis Uniform and students will wear the gym uniform all day on gym days.

Our Uniform Supplier:

Dennis Uniform
1532 N. Opdyke Road, Suite #450
Auburn Hills, MI  48326
248-340-8890

• Shrine Catholic Grade School offers a freshly made hot lunch each day.

• The cost is $4.00/lunch

• There is a snack window available where items like chips, fruit snacks and freshly made cookies may be purchased for an additional charge.

• Lunches are preordered a month in advance using the FACTS Family Portal.  Lunches are then added to the student's FACTS account.

Shrine Catholic Grade School Health Policies and Oakland County Health Department Fact Sheets

All communicable diseases should be reported to the school office immediately. The following regulations are set by the Oakland County Health Department and are followed by the administration of our school.

Students are excluded from classes for the following diseases and cannot be re-admitted without approval of the Health Department: Diphtheria, Meningitis, Tuberculosis, Whooping Cough and Small Pox.

Students are excluded from classes for the following illnesses and can be re-admitted by approval of the administration after the time indicated:

Chickenpox

Re-admitted to school: 6 days from onset. Chickenpox

Pinkeye

Re-admitted to school: when under medical care and drainage from eyes has cleared. Pinkeye

Fifth Disease

Re-admitted to school: all rashes must be identified by a physician. If a rash appears during the school day, the student must leave school. The student may return to school when the rash has disappeared, or with a physician’s written verification identifying the rash and verifying the rash is not contagious. Fifth Disease

Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease

Re-admitted to school: all rashes must be identified by a physician. If a rash appears during the school day, the student must leave school. The student may return to school when the rash has disappeared, or with a physician’s written verification identifying the rash and verifying the rash is not contagious. Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Head Lice

Re-admitted to school 24 hours after first treatment is completed and lice and viable eggs are destroyed. Head Lice 

MRSA

Re-admitted to school: with physician’s approval. MRSA

Ringworm

Re-admitted to school: 2 days after oral medication for lesions on scalp and neck, for face, trunk and extremities – until topical treatment is applied. Ringworm

Scarlet Fever/Strep Throat/Fever

Re-admitted to school: One day (24 hours) after treatment. Strep Throat

Welcome to Shrine Kids’ Club (Before and After School Program)

The goal of Shrine Kids’ Club is to provide a curriculum based, fun, and engaging experience for school age children before and after school.

Kids’ Club is available Monday-Friday for Shrine students as follows:

• Preschool AM Classes and Junior Kindergarten AM:  7:00-8:00 AM
• Preschool 4 PM Class:  3:10-6:00 PM
• Preschool Full Day Classes and Junior Kindergarten Full Day:  7:00-8:00 AM; 3:10-6:00 PM
• Kindergarten-Grade 6: 7:00-8:00 a.m.; 3:15-6:00 PM

Latchkey for Preschool and Junior Kindergarten will take place in the Early Childhood Center.  Latchkey for Kindergarten-Grade 6 will take place in the Grade School.

The registration fee is $30 per family.  The hourly rates are as follows:

• 7:00-8:00 AM – $6.00
• 3:15-4:00 PM – $6.00
• 3:15-5:00 PM – $9.00
• 3:15-6:00 PM – $12.00

View Current Latchkey Parent Handbook

View Current Parent Student Handbook

Just a reminder that all families are required to complete 15 hours of service hours. Six of the 15 hours must be for the day-to-day operations at the Grade School. The following opportunities are a great way to fulfill those hours:

Safety Committee Volunteers

Linwood Parking Lot Morning Duty
Hours: 7:45 – 8:00 a.m., check in at office, and put on a yellow vest
Two volunteers needed:
1) Stand on sidewalk near 12 Mile Road – Motion cars to move as far forward as possible before dropping off. Encourage cars to enter parking lane if drop-off lane is backing up onto 12 Mile.
2) Stand on sidewalk near Linwood – Motion cars to move as far forward as possible before dropping off. Encourage cars in drop-off lane to turn left onto Linwood.
Duty ends at 8:00am. When you are finished please return the green vest to the office.
>> Click here to signup for Linwood Lot Morning Duty

Lunchroom Volunteers

Hours: 11:10 – 12:50
Duties: Assisting and interacting with students in the lunchroom and wiping tables between lunch periods to provide a pleasant and healthy lunchroom environment. We need 3 volunteers to work the lunchroom every day.
>> Click here to signup for Lunchroom Duty

Playground Volunteers

Hours: 11:10 – 12:50
Duties: Watching and interacting with students during recess to ensure fun and safety.
We need 4 volunteers to work the playground every day. In the event of bad weather, recess will be moved indoors.
>> Click here to signup for Playground Duty

Need more hours?

Please visit the Mothers’ Club and Dads’ Club web sites.

Shrine Catholic Academy Weekly Update……. (Week of January 18^th, 2021)

Menu for the week of January 18th

Monday (1/18):  No School.  Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday (1/19):  A Day:  A-L at school, M-Z at-home learning or alternative learning center.

Wednesday (1/20):  B Day:  M-Z at school, A-L at-home learning or alternative learning center.  All school Mass Day.  Academy Students at school should be in their Mass uniforms.  Students at the alternative learning center will be in their normal school uniform.  Students zooming from home should be appropriately dressed.

Thursday (1/21):  A Day:  A-L at school, M-Z at-home learning or alternative learning center.

Friday (1/22): B Day:  M-Z at school, A-L at-home learning or alternative learning center.

Special Reminders......
Treetops Ski Weekend (1/15-1/17): We know that some of our Shrine families will be attending this ski weekend. We are working so hard to keep our in-person learning going strong and this would help us achieve this goal.  Even one positive case can have a huge impact on our ability to staff our buildings and teach in-person.  We also know that an outbreak will impact all of our extracurricular activities that are scheduled to begin including CYO and all winter sports.  The Administration from the Grade School, Academy and High School would strongly recommend that families plan to quarantine the week after this weekend.   

Academy Student Council Sock and Underwear Drive:  For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Academy Student Council has organized a sock and underwear drive. Bins will be in each classroom from Tuesday, January 19th to Friday, January 29th.  Please put the adult size donations in your H Period classroom’s bin. The H Period class (includes both A and B day) with the most donations will win donuts!  

Useful tools for hybrid learning:

• Academy Teachers’ Zoom Directory for your reference Academy Teacher Zoom Directory
• Academy Bell Schedule January Hybrid Bell Schedules
• A Day – B Day Schedule for January January Hybrid Calendar
• Weekly lesson plans can be found by Class on FACTS under announcements or in Google Classroom.

Looking Ahead……..

January 18th, Monday:  No school – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 28th, Thursday:  No school.  Teacher planning day.
February 2^nd,  Tuesday:  Catholic Schools Week Mass 9:00 am at Shrine Basilica
Febraury 3rd, Wednesday:  Mothers' Club Zoom Meeting 7:30 pm
February 8^th, Monday:  No school.  AOD Professional Development Day.
February 12^th, Friday ^and February 15^th, Monday:  No school – Mid Winter break
February 25^th, Thursday:  No school – Teacher Planning Day.  Parent Teacher Zoom Conferences (details to follow) 4:00 – 7:30 pm.

Reminders………………..

A note of health and safety from Mr. Mio:

Shrine HS and Academy Parents and Students,

Please continue to be vigilant and monitor your child’s and your family’s social interactions outside the home, particularly on weekends. We know that college communities have experienced rapid COVID-19 spreading when students have continued to socialize freely and ignore precautions including wearing masks/face coverings, hand-washing, keeping social distancing, etc.  In order to support our hybrid in-person instruction and activities at school, we must stress the need for students and their families to encourage limiting exposure to others with social gatherings. We thank all our parents for partnering with us in this critical effort.  Please remember we are a community of faith and will make every effort to safely educate and grow together as a school community as well.  God Bless,

James Mio

Principal – Shrine Catholic High School and Academy

Shrine Catholic High School Admissions Update

High School Virtual Information Nights: Shrine Catholic High School has hosted several virtual information nights for prospective high school students and their families through October and November. Thank you to our incredible students, staff, parents and alumni that presented at these events.  All videos have been linked for those that would like to watch or rewatch: shrineschools.com/admission-events/. Please feel free to share with friends and family of any prospective families.  Our current parents and students are our best advertisers!

High School Placement Test Update (for current 8th graders): Like many Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Shrine Catholic High School has suspended the administration of the High School Placement Test (HSPT) for the Class of 2025.  Students desiring to be considered for merit scholarships will need to complete the Shrine Catholic High School Application for Admission and submit their most recent standardized test scores as of December 18, 2020.  2020 Admissions HSPT Info

Shrine Catholic High School Application Process:  Students who attend Shrine Catholic Academy are not required to fill out an application for Shrine Catholic High School. However, students wishing to be considered for merit scholarships and several leadership scholarships may fill out an application and submit the appropriate documentation by December 18^th.

Shrine Catholic High School Freshman Application (for those students applying for scholarships) –  Application available October 7th on the Shrine Website (https://shrineschools.com/high-school-application-process/)  Admissions decisions for Class of 2025 will be mailed on Friday, January 22nd, 2021. In order to receive an admissions decision on this date, applications must be received by Friday, December 18th, 2020 by 3:30 p.m.

Shrine Catholic High School Scholarship Opportunities:  Please click on this link for scholarship information https://shrineschools.com/scholarship-information/

Shrine Catholic High School Shadow Days:  While we cannot accommodate shadow days under current COVID-19 guidelines, we are finalizing a virtual experience that allows students to attend (virtually) a few of our freshman classes during a regular school day and have a live (optional) tour of the building, along with a Q&A with the Admissions Office and current students. Virtual Shadow Days will begin October 26^th.

Shrine Academy’s Oakland County Health Department Assigned Nurse: Nurse’s Corner:  Welcome to the Nurse’s Corner!  I wanted to introduce myself to you as your COVID-19 school nurse from the Oakland County Health Department.  Kelli Hackel, RN comes to you with 19 years of school experience and 2 years of working on a rehabilitation unit at Beaumont.  I enjoy reading, dancing and movie night with my family.  I am excited to be a part of Shrine High School and Academy and look forward to working with all of you!  Kelli Hackel, RN, BSN

Academy Student Council:  Student council meets during lunch in Mrs. Leonardi’s room. We will start out meeting twice a month and adjust accordingly as needed. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Leonardi at leonardi@shrineschools.com.

Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Society:  During these challenging times, the need for prayer is more important than ever. Members of Shrine’s Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Society offer prayer and acts of sacrifice for the benefit of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy.  The Society is open to all parents and is named after Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux.   We invite you to become a member of the Society by signing
up at https://goo.gl/forms/sAGlgcBbWjCyA2J13 .

If you have questions, please contact Leslie Kemp at kemp48067@gmail.com

Shrine Catholic Academy Dads’ Club:  Thank you to all those that volunteered and helped make this a record setting year and the most successful tree sale year in our 34 year history, we could not have done it without you!

For future meetings, we meet the 3^rd Thursday of the month; please watch for details on location.  Any questions, please contact JD Armstrong at jda112799@yahoo.com

Shrine Academy Mothers' Club:  2021 Mothers' Club Information

Student Directories: The directories are available for donation member families.  Directories have been sent home with students during the week so please ask them about it.  If your student is a virtual learner, please stop by the school office to pick it up or email the Mothers' Club and we'll mail or deliver it to you: mothersclub@shrineschools.com

Save the Date: 
Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:30 pm - Mothers' Club Meeting via Zoom 
Thursday, March 18th, 7- 9:30 pm  - Women's Lenten Retreat at the Basilica & via livestream; details coming later this month

Spring Luncheon Planning Committee: the committee is currently having planning meetings for a safe event this spring.  Reach out if you want to be involved in planning the event, securing raffle items or just to hear more; contact the Committee Chair: N'jeri Laird or email mothersclub@shrineschools.com.  

A Look to 2021-22: Now is the time to consider taking on a more active role in the Mothers' Club for the spring or next school year.  Consider stepping up this school year for President Elect, or learn the ropes for Membership, Communications, Christmas Mass, and Senior Graduation Brunch to name just a few of the areas where we will have "graduating" moms.  Reach out to Maureen (mothersclub@shrineschools.com) 

Spirit Shop: If you would like to purchase a uniform-approved Quarter Zip or other merchandise, please contact the coordinators at spiritshop@shrineschools.com.  Winter sale dates will be announced when available.  
 

The objective of the Shrine High School and Academy Mothers’ Club is to create a greater appreciation of Catholic education, provide financial aid and/or service for High School and Academy projects, build cooperation between parents, faculty, and students and to further the interests of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy.

CONNECT WITH THE SHRINE HS&A MOTHERS’ CLUB ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

GENERAL FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/shrinemomsclub/

CLOSED GROUP FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/groups/259131161460439/
(better notices and updates as it’s a group!)

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shrinehsamothersclub/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ShrineHSAMoms 

E-MAIL BOX: MothersClub@shrineschools.com

IMPORTANT FORMS FOR MOTHERS’ CLUB BUSINESS:

2020 MC Welcome-Membership Form

Mothers’ Club Reimbursement Request Form

Mothers’ Club House Supply Request Form

Mothers’ Club 2020-21 Historian Report Form

2020-2021 SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY MOTHERS’ CLUB OFFICERS:

Contact Officers at MothersClub@shrineschools.com

President:  Maureen Shannon
President-Elect: OPEN POSITION
Past President: Chestra Peaslee
Secretary:  Christine McNish
Treasurer:  Tanya Blanchard
Spirit Wear:  Nancy Atienza and Christine Thompson: spiritshop@shrineschools.com
2020-21 Spirit Wear Member at Large: Jane Grimes

Standing Chairs:

Contact Standing Chairs at: MothersClub@shrineschools.com

Historian: Florencia Solis-Romaya
Membership: Chestra Peaslee
House: Katie Piekutowski
Prayer Team: Holly Ruhle>> Please email prayer requests to mothersclub@shrineschools.com and messages will be given to Holly.
Publicity: Mary Hickman Kruszewski
Newsletter Coordinator:  Andrea Knapp

2020-2021 SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY MEETING DATES:

All start times are at 7:30 PM in the High School & Academy Student Center (Cafeteria, lower level) unless otherwise noted:

September 16, 2020, on the field immediately after the freshman/sophomore parent meeting we’ll be doing a Meet and Greet!
September 30
November 11, 2020 – Zoom Call Meeting – watch your email for details!
February 3, 2021
March 10, 2021
April 14, 2021
All meetings are held at 7:30 pm.
We will assess whether to continue on Zoom as the semester continues

We have many events throughout the year that make this community the special place that it is!  Please watch your email for more ways to participate and support our kids!

Interested in volunteering with the Spirit Shop?  Contact us at spiritshop@shrineschools.com and look for updates from our Shrine Catholic Schools Mothers’ Club AND your weekly Shrine email.
High School & Academy Chairpersons:  Nancy Atienza and Christine Thompson

MOTHERS CLUB NEWSLETTERS: STAY INFORMED AND JOIN THE FUN!

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: March-April 2020

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: Jan 2020

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: October 2019

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: May ’19

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: February ’19

Mothers’ Club Newsletter January 2019

Mothers’ Club Newsletter September ’18

Mothers’ Club Newsletter April 2018

Mothers’ Club Newsletter 2017

Mothers’ Club Newsletter September 2017

Mothers’ Club Newsletter March 2017

Mothers’ Club Newsletter January 2017

 Mothers’ Club Newsletter November 2016

Mothers’ Club Newsletter September 2016 

The Shrine Dads’ Club provides support and services to Shrine Catholic Grade School, Shrine Catholic Academy, and the National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish. The Club’s primary responsibility is the administration of the entire athletic program including the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) for the students and parish members.

The Shrine Catholic Grade School Dads’ Club sponsors more than thirty athletic teams, including: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Volleyball. The Dads’ Club also runs Intramural Programs from first through third grade and Instructional Programs for fourth grade.

The Dads’ Club organizes the annual Parish Dream Cruise Party, takes an active part in the High School Dads’ Club Christmas Tree Sale, and has several pancake breakfasts throughout the year.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Shrine Parish Conference Center.

Shrine Athletics Mission Statement

To provide every child the opportunity to play in an organized sports program, which operates in a supportive and supplemental role to the primary function of Christian development.

For information about Shrine CYO Athletics, please contact:
Steve Carpenter, Athletic Director
Email: cleever84@comcast.net

Shrine Catholic Academy Dress Code 2020-2021

Our cafeteria group is AVI Food Management.

• Signature ” lunches are $5.25 and include a bottle of water.
• “Pizza” lunch is $1.75 for cheese, $2.00 for pepperoni, $2.00 for specials
• Salad Bar is $5.25 Small $3.25
• 6 Chicken Nuggets are $3.00
• Cheese Burgers are $3.25
• Ala carte items,milk, chips, beverages, cookies, fruit, wrap sandwiches will also be available.
• Checks for lunches should be made payable to SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL or you can still load funds onto your student’s account thru
• Manage Lunch Account
• Another link to PaySchools ==> PaySchools Login Link

Parents please click on the links below to have all the documents covered during Welcome Night.

Daily schedule for a 7th grader
7th Grade Supply List 2020-2021 (updated 06/25/2020)
Academy Dress Code
PlusPortals Tutorial
Shrine Academy Bell Schedules
REQUIRED Summer Math Packet Incoming 7th Graders
Shrine Catholic Academy FAQ

Shrine 101
Academy Schedule
Bookstore Online
Tuition and Assistance Programs


SCHOOL UNIFORMS

• Uniform Policy - Academy Dress Code
• Academy Dress Code Policy 2020-2021
• Lands End Uniforms
• Dennis Uniforms  Academy & High School code is HSR

• Academy Attendance and Tardy Policy 2020-2021
• Academy Detention Policy 2020-2021

• Head-Lice Fact Sheet
• Immunization Waiver Information Letter for Parents

Below are all school-related forms, procedures and documents for Shrine Families. Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions in regards to the items listed on this page.

• Asbestos Update
• Field Trip Permission
• Concussion Acknowledgment Agreement
  • This form will be kept on file at the school until the student turns 25 years of age
• Volunteers’ Background Check Form
• Health Appraisal Form
• Dispensing Medication Release
• Volunteer Driver Information Form
• Academy Detention Policy 2020-2021
• Academy Attendance and Tardy Policy 2020-2021
• Academy Dress Code 2020-2021
• Academy Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: all sports-related forms are now available on the www.shrinecyo.com web site under “Documents”.

Shrine Catholic High School Weekly Update……. (Week of January 18^th, 2021)
Menu for week of January 18th

Shrine Catholic High School Performing Arts  is excited to announce the spring musical is Children of Eden. Auditions will be held Sunday, Jan. 17th. The sign up for auditions will go up after the workshop outside the music office.  Any question email Mrs. Malloy at malloy@shrineschools.com.

Shrine AKP – Go Fund Me Page:  The parents of the 2021 Senior class have set up a “Go Fund Me” page for their AKP donations.  Due to the Covid restrictions, options to host in-person fundraisers are becoming more difficult.  The 2021 AKP (all-night party) is Thursday, May 27, 2021 and made possible through generous donations from parents and various organizations.  Please consider donating today!  Click on link to donate Shrine AKP Go Fund Me Click Here to Donate

February 2^nd:  Tuesday:  Catholic School Week Mass at Basilica at 9:00 am.
February 8^th, Monday:  No School – Faculty Catechetical Day
February 12^th, Friday ^and February 15^th, Monday:  No school – Mid Winter break
February 25^th, Thursday:  No School – Teacher Planning Day.  Parent Teacher Zoom Conferences.  5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Shrine HS and Academy Parents and Students,

Please continue to be vigilant and monitor your child’s and your family’s social interactions outside the home, particularly on weekends. We know that college communities have experienced rapid COVID-19 spreading when students have continued to socialize freely and ignore precautions including wearing masks/face coverings, hand-washing, keeping social distancing, etc.  In order to support our hybrid in-person instruction and activities at school, we must stress the need for students and their families to encourage limiting exposure to others with social gatherings. We thank all our parents for partnering with us in this critical effort.  Please remember we are a community of faith and will make every effort to safely educate and grow together as a school community as well.  God Bless,

James Mio, Principal – Shrine Catholic High School and Academy

High School Virtual Information Nights:  Shrine Catholic High School has hosted several virtual information nights for prospective high school students and their families through October and November. Thank you to our incredible students, staff, parents and alumni that presented at these events.  All videos have been linked for those that would like to watch or rewatch: shrineschools.com/admission-events/. Please feel free to share with friends and family of any prospective families.  Our current parents and students are our best advertisers!

SHRINE SPIRIT YEARBOOK:  Senior families-- we need yearbook portraits from 14 more seniors! Just submit a head shot in the .jpg, .jfif or .tif format, with a resolution of 300 dpi or greater, to wilson@shrineschools.com  If you had a sitting scheduled at the Prestige studios and it got postponed, please inform Mr. Wilson.

The 2021 Shrine Spirit Yearbook is on sale, on-line at yearbookforever.com -- search "Shrine" when prompted for a school. The book is $65 right now, and is guaranteed to be a lasting keepsake of your final year of high school. Payment can be made via credit card when ordering on-line, and the website is secure.

** NEW ** Do you have any good photos that you think should be in the 2021 yearbook? The yearbookforever.com site can also put your pictures in the hands of the yearbook staff!  Get to the Royal Oak Shrine page of yearbookforever.com ... click on the "Community Upload" banner ... use the access code "Shrine" (capital S) ... and upload your photos. It's that simple. The website will ask you for your name and e-mail, but that's a big help to let us know who's sending the photos. Try it during your break from in-person classes! We can also accept your Senior Portrait through Community Upload.
 
Shrine High School’s Oakland County Health Department Nurse:  Welcome to the Nurse’s Corner!  I wanted to introduce myself to you as your COVID-19 school nurse from the Oakland County Health Department. Kelli Hackel, RN comes to you with 19 years of school experience and 2 years of working on a rehabilitation unit at Beaumont.  I enjoy reading, dancing and movie night with my family.  I am excited to be a part of Shrine High School and Academy and look forward to working with all of you!  Kelli Hackel, RN, BSN

Letter from Kevin D. Kijewski, J.D. Superintendent of Catholic Schools 20 08 27 Superintendent Health Commitment Letter

Shrine Catholic Grade School is looking for High School/College Students to work in their Kids Club (Latchkey Program):  School Days from 2:45-5:00 or 6:00  Interested candidates must love to be around children, be enthusiastic, reliable and physically able to supervise the children after school.  Must also be able to brave the cold in the winter months and enjoy the change of seasons in fall and spring.  If you are interested please contact, Mrs. Jennifer Bero at bero@shrineschools.com

Saints Louis and Zelie Martin Society offer prayer and acts of sacrifice for the benefit of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy.  The Society is open to all parents and is named after Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents
of St. Therese of Lisieux.  We invite you to become a member of the Society by signing
up at https://goo.gl/forms/sAGlgcBbWjCyA2J13 . If you have questions, please contact Leslie Kemp at kemp48067@gmail.com.

High School & Academy Mothers’ Club News

Student Directories: The directories are available for donation member families.  Directories have been sent home with students during the week so please ask them about it.  If your student is a virtual learner, please stop by the school office to pick it up or email the Mothers' Club and we'll mail or deliver it to you:  mothersclub@shrineschools.com

Save the Date: 
Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:30 pm - Mothers' Club Meeting via Zoom 
Thursday, March 18th, 7- 9:30 pm  - Women's Lenten Retreat at the Basilica & via livestream; details coming later this month

Spring Luncheon Planning Committee: the committee is currently having planning meetings for a safe event this spring.  Reach out if you want to be involved in planning the event, securing raffle items or just want to hear more; contact the Committee Chair: N'jeri Laird or email mothersclub@shrineschools.com.  

A Look to 2021-22: Now is the time to consider taking on a more active role in the Mothers' Club for the spring or next school year.  Consider stepping up this school year for President Elect, or learn the ropes for Membership, Communications, Christmas Mass, and Senior Graduation Brunch to name just a few of the areas where we will have "graduating" moms.  Reach out to Maureen (mothersclub@shrineschools.com) 

Spirit Shop:  If you would like to purchase a uniform-approved Quarter Zip or other merchandise, please contact the coordinators at spiritshop@shrineschools.com.  Winter sale dates will be announced when available.  

Dad’s Club News ” it’s for the kids”:  The Shrine High School Dads’ Club has updated our contact list for active high school families.  If you are a Dad of a High School Student and are not receiving emails from the High School Dads’ Club and would like to get added to the email list please send your contact information in an email with the subject line: Please Add to High School Dads’ Club Email List – to – ShrineHighSchoolDadsClub@gmail.com  

David Bret Robinson SHS ’87
Shrine High School Dads’ Club President 2020-2021
Club Email: ShrineHighSchoolDadsClub@gmail.com Personal Email: dbrobin@gmail.com or phone 248-421-1221

The Dads Club has Introduced its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Shrine-High-School-Dads-Club-162153248061206  Another great way to keep up with the Dads Club Activities.

BOX TOPS 4 EDUCATION is GOING DIGITAL!  Please download the Box Tops 4 Education App from your APP Store, create a login and link yourself to Shrine Catholic High School and Academy, School id:  9669703.  After you do your shopping you can scan the bar code on the receipt and it will automatically find the participating products and instantly add the Box Tops to our school earnings.  No clipping required!  Keep in mind you must scan the receipt within 14 days.

The objective of the Shrine High School and Academy Mothers’ Club is to create a greater appreciation of Catholic education, provide financial aid and/or service for High School and Academy projects, build cooperation between parents, faculty, and students and to further the interests of Shrine Catholic High School and Academy.

CONNECT WITH THE SHRINE HS&A MOTHERS’ CLUB ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

GENERAL FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/shrinemomsclub/

CLOSED GROUP FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/groups/259131161460439/
(better notices and updates as it’s a group!)

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shrinehsamothersclub/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ShrineHSAMoms 

E-MAIL BOX: MothersClub@shrineschools.com

IMPORTANT FORMS FOR MOTHERS’ CLUB BUSINESS:

2020 MC Welcome-Membership Form

Mothers’ Club Reimbursement Request Form

Mothers’ Club House Supply Request Form

Mothers’ Club 2020-21 Historian Report Form

2020-2021 SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY MOTHERS’ CLUB OFFICERS:

Contact Officers at MothersClub@shrineschools.com

President:  Maureen Shannon
President-Elect: OPEN POSITION
Past President: Chestra Peaslee
Secretary:  Christine McNish
Treasurer:  Tanya Blanchard
Spirit Wear:  Nancy Atienza and Christine Thompson: spiritshop@shrineschools.com
2020-21 Spirit Wear Member at Large: Jane Grimes

Standing Chairs:

Contact Standing Chairs at: MothersClub@shrineschools.com

Historian: Florencia Solis-Romaya
Membership: Chestra Peaslee
House: Katie Piekutowski
Prayer Team: Holly Ruhle>> Please email prayer requests to mothersclub@shrineschools.com and messages will be given to Holly.
Publicity: Mary Hickman Kruszewski
Newsletter Coordinator:  Andrea Knapp

2020-2021 SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY MEETING DATES:

All start times are at 7:30 PM in the High School & Academy Student Center (Cafeteria, lower level) unless otherwise noted:

September 16, 2020, on the field immediately after the freshman/sophomore parent meeting we’ll be doing a Meet and Greet!
September 30
November 11, 2020 – Zoom Call Meeting – watch your email for details!
February 3, 2021
March 10, 2021
April 14, 2021
All meetings are held at 7:30 pm.
We will assess whether to continue on Zoom as the semester continues

We have many events throughout the year that make this community the special place that it is!  Please watch your email for more ways to participate and support our kids!

Interested in volunteering with the Spirit Shop?  Contact us at spiritshop@shrineschools.com and look for updates from our Shrine Catholic Schools Mothers’ Club AND your weekly Shrine email.
High School & Academy Chairpersons:  Nancy Atienza and Christine Thompson

MOTHERS CLUB NEWSLETTERS: STAY INFORMED AND JOIN THE FUN!

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: March-April 2020

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: Jan 2020

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: October 2019

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: May ’19

Mothers’ Club Newsletter: February ’19

Mothers’ Club Newsletter January 2019

Mothers’ Club Newsletter September ’18

Mothers’ Club Newsletter April 2018

Mothers’ Club Newsletter 2017

Mothers’ Club Newsletter September 2017

Mothers’ Club Newsletter March 2017

Mothers’ Club Newsletter January 2017

 Mothers’ Club Newsletter November 2016

Mothers’ Club Newsletter September 2016 

We are a service organization with a long history of providing labor and resources to events and programs at Shrine Catholic High School and Academy.  The Dads’ Club contributes to the Master Plan and supports the school with scholarships and funding for athletics, the yearbook, the Observer Newspaper, the Spring Musical, the Music Department, and all the various clubs and student organizations.  We supply not only financial support but manpower for a wide variety of student activities.

We help keep the interscholastic teams staffed with supplies and work to improve the facilities that help make Shrine sports teams successful every year.  Working together, Shrine Dads display an active example of Catholic charity and fraternity, contributing to the successful education of our Sons and Daughters.  We also work outside of the school at parish functions such as the annual Dream Cruise Party and the Annual Christmas Tree Sale.  These two events alone raise a large percentage of the operating capital raised by both the High School and the Grade School Dads’ clubs to help “Enhance the Student Experience” in the Shrine community.  We donate our time and skills to make Shrine a better place for our children, at the same time having a good time and forming great friendships.

Every year we are looking to increase the participation of the Dads throughout the Shrine Schools.  With greater participation comes not only a wealth of ideas, but greater opportunity to make the “Shrine Experience” better for the entire student community.  Please come join the Dads in “Enhancing the Student Experience”.  Show your kids that they are important enough for you to invest a few more hours of your time making “Their Shrine Experience” better.

In the immortal words of David Macker (Past Shrine Dads’ Club President) – “It’s For The Kids”.

Membership information:
“Dads, if you have a child attending Shrine Catholic HS, then you are a member of the Dads’ Club.  If you’ve never been to one, come by to a meeting, meet some great dads, hear about all the ways in which we support the school and have some food and beverages.”

Meetings are the first Monday of each month (unless a holiday) at the Berkley American Legion (South side of 12 Mile Road between Coolidge and Woodward).  Food and social time 7:00 pm  with the business meeting  at 7:30 pm.  Join us and enjoy yet another great part of the Shrine community.

Please contact any one of the SHS Dads’ Club Executive Board if you have questions:

President:  David Bret Robinson, dbrobin@gmail.com or phone 248-421-1221

Past-President:  Mark Gunn, magrealestate@yahoo.com 517-206-8469

President Elect & Manpower:  David Robinson dbrobin@gmail.com

Secretary: Dave Salerno, dsalerno33@gmail.com 248-330-5993

Treasurer:  Roy Ruhle royruhle@sbcglobal.net (248) 797-2177

Fundraising Czar:  David Arce, dave@davearce.com, 248-345-1155

Tree Sales Czar: JD Armstrong, jda112799@yahoo.com, 248-417-4582

Pre-packaged Lunch Items:
Breadstick ($.75)
Candy ($1.50)
Cheese Pizza ($2.00)
Cheeseburger ($3.25)
Chicken Nuggets ($3.00)
Chicken Tenders ($4.00)
Chips ($1.50)
Cookie ($1.75)
Daily Entree’ ($5.50)
French Fries ($2.00)
Fresh Fruit ($1.00)
Fruit Cup ($2.25)
Gatorade ($2.50)
Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($3.50)
Ice Cream ($2.25)
Juice ($1.75)
Milk ($2.00)
Parfait ($2.25)
Pepperoni Pizza ($2.25)
Pop ($2.25)
Pop Tarts ($1.50)
Salad ($5.50)
Side Salad ($3.50)
Side Vegetable ($2.00)
Soup ($3.00)
Specialty Pizza ($2.50)
Starbucks ($3.00)
Water ($1.25)

• Checks for lunches should be made payable to SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL or you can still load funds onto your student’s account thru your FACTS Family Portal account. (Link here: https://factsmgt.com/)
• Please see the High School Announcements Page for the Weekly Menu

FIRE, TORNADO & SHELTER-IN-PLACE REPORT FORM

Fire and Tornado Drill Form Updated February 13, 2020

BOOKSTORE

• Online Book Store

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

• High School Dress Code Policy 2020-2021
• Lands End Uniforms
• Dennis Uniforms–Shrine High School & Academy code is HSR.

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, TARDY, and DETENTION POLICIES

• HS Attendance and Tardy Policy
• High School Detention Policy 2020-2021

OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION

• Head-Lice Fact Sheet
• Immunization Waiver Information Parent Letter

• Freshmen Welcome Night Agenda
• High School Dress Code 2020-2021
• Shrine Catholic High School Extracurricular Activities
• Book list 2020-2021
• Shrine Catholic High School Bell Schedules 2020-2021
• Plus Portals Tutorial 20-21
• Wireless Network Agreement 20-21
• BYOD Program Device Requirements 20-21
• BYOD Internet Filter Information 20-21
• Honors English I and English I – 2020 Summer Reading
• High School Dress Code
• High School Schedule

Parent committee is being formed and more information is forthcoming for this special event for the Class of 2021.

Any Questions? contact Mr. Wright Wilson, Yearbook Moderator wilson@shrineschools.com