September 2025

Dear Sacred Heart Villa Parents,

Welcome back to school! We are especially pleased to welcome our new families as we begin the 2025–
2026 academic year. We pray this year will be filled with growth, joy, and success for all.

As a Christian institution, Sacred Heart Villa is dedicated to fostering a school community where Christ
is at the center of all we do. Our mission is to guide students in discovering God’s purpose for their lives
while supporting their holistic development—spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
Through strong moral teaching, academic excellence, and individualized attention, we strive to offer an
educational experience that is both nurturing and exceptional.

Students have the opportunity to develop their gifts and talents while actively participating in the
liturgical life of the Church, especially through the Eucharist. Our Opening Mass will be held on
Friday, September 19 at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Important Upcoming Dates & Information:

• Supply Drop-Off (Pre-K – Kindergarten):
  • Families may drop off school supplies from August 25–27 during regular school hours.
• First Day of School:
  • School begins on Wednesday, September 3 with an early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
    Students in Pre-K through 4th grade must be in full uniform, including dress shoes. Sneakers
    should remain at school for gym and recess.
• Arrival & Safety Procedures:
  • Door Access: For safety reasons, students in Sr. Maryann’s class will enter through the south
    parking lot door nearest their classroom. All other students will use the main entrance.                                                                                                                              On the first day of school, parents are welcome to accompany their children to their
    classrooms. Beginning September 4, we kindly ask parents to drop children off at the entrance
    doors. Teachers will be present at both entrances to greet the students.

• Daily Schedule:
  • Doors open at 8:15 a.m.; please ring the bell before entering the main entrance.
  • Classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must be signed in by a parent/guardian in the attendance
    binder located at the entrance corridor.
• Attendance Policy:
  • Please review the new NYSED Attendance Regulations included in the attached document.

Lunch & Snacks:

• Sacred Heart Villa does not participate in a free lunch program. Please send a packed lunch and
  snacks each day.
•  Ice cream and milk are available for $1.00 each.
•  Pizza is available on Fridays for $2.50 per slice. Please send payment in a sealed envelope
  labeled with your child’s name.

Additional School Activities & Events:

• Extracurricular Activities begin on September 22, 2025. Please complete and return the
  permission slips to enroll your child.
• School Picture Day: Wednesday, September 24.
  Picture packets will be sent home on September 10 and must be returned by September 19th.
• Candy Bar Sale starts September 8, 2025. Details are included in the accompanying letter.
• Meat Raffle: Friday, November 14, 2025, at Lewiston #2 Fire Hall. More information to
  follow.

Parent Involvement:

Please review the Parent/Student Handbook for additional details. Each family participates in
fundraising events. You may indicate your preferred event(s) on the Parent Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet.
Families who choose to opt out are required to submit a $350 donation to cover the three major
fundraisers.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. If you have any questions, please contact the
school office at shvillaschool@gmail.com , (716) 284-8273 or (716) 285-9257 before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:00
p.m. For emergencies, feel free to reach out at any time. We look forward to a productive and faith-filled
school year.

Sincerely,
Sr. Grace Dike, SCGR