Happy Sunday,

It is hard for me to believe that this is the last Sunday email that I will be sending as principal here at Sacred Heart School. It has been an honor to serve you all the last 4 years and an experience that will last with me forever. I really didn't know what to expect when I arrived here in a U-Haul with my then fiancé from Los Angeles in the summer of 2018. I had hopes and a lot of zeal and what I found was a community willing to step up to do what it took to make this school great. I also found a community of faith that I had never experienced before, and people excited to welcome me and Megan as if they'd known us their whole life. I guess I am saying we found a home. At that is exactly what we needed. 

Now, I certainly didn't expect to be leading the school through a pandemic. In fact, I am not sure that I really knew what a pandemic even was. However, I am glad that I was here with the support of all of you as we navigated our way through that time (it has to be passed, right?). It helped remind me of the simple joys that I took for granted. Seeing the kids smile every morning, watching them interact at recess and lunch, and seeing them learn together in the classroom without 6 feet in between. It also taught me a lot about parenthood. As I spoke with so many of you about your desires to keep the kids healthy while simultaneously needing to see them grow academically and socially, I recognized the love behind every suggestion. It truly was an unforgettable time.

As I prepare to move on, I feel good about the future of this school. I have said it before, but it bears repeating; this school is built on the shoulders of all of you and this amazing community. It will continue to thrive no matter who is in charge as long as you continue to support it. I know that Mrs. Geitz will do an amazing job and will benefit so much from all of your support, just as I have. I am excited to see what path God has designed for the school but know that it will be great.

Thank you for welcoming us. Thank you for making us part of your family. Thank you for letting me be a part of your childrens lives. Most of all, though, thank you for being such amazing examples of God's love. Please know that everything that I did, I did with the goal of helping the students of Sacred Heart grow in their relationship with God. If I accomplished nothing else, I hope I accomplished that. I will keep each and every one of you in my prayers and ask that you do the same for my family. 

God Bless,

Mr. O'Neill

Tuesday, May 24 - Ice Cream Social at school

Wednesday, May 25 - Last Day of School - 11:30 Dismissal (No Extended Care)

Wednesday, May 25 - Bowling Fundraiser

    This letter is to the parents of Sacred Heart as well as the parish community. I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to each of you for welcoming me into this community. I have loved my time here and it is hard to believe that it is already coming to an end. I am so blessed to have spent the last two years surrounded by joyful smiles and a community who loves the Lord. Again thank you for letting me be a part of it. 

    Saying goodbye to my students, the ones I taught, as well as the ones I never got a chance to, is hard but I know that God is working in this moment and His plan is a wonderful one. We have had so much fun within the classroom walls and I love to witness the “ah-ha” moments with my kiddos. During my time at Sacred Heart we have had a lot of success, learning, growth and wonderful memories shared amongst a crazy few years. I am so thankful that we were able to experience them together. 

    I love our Sacred Heart community and I, again, thank you for your love and support. I will continue to pray for this community, our school, our kids and of course all of you. I ask that you pray for Brandon and I as we take on this new journey together and that we may have ears to hear God's voice and follow where he is leading us in our marriage. In this time of transition, I find comfort in our Lord as we are reminded that not only with the new steps in life but in everyday decisions we are to be patient, gentle, humble and loving. That is the verse I hold dear and one that has always helped me in my outlook on life. I pray these words from Ephesians can be a good reminder for you as well. Goodbye and God bless.

    

    Yours in Christ,

        Jolene Hosack