Testimonials

A selection of faculty, staff, parent and student thoughts about Sacred Heart School

Parents: “Why I Send My Child/Children to Sacred Heart School”

• "Olivia has been thorugh a lot in her short life. Her father died at 6 months old and her mother when she was 6 years old. No child should be without a mother and father. Her paternal grandparents did not want her in their lives. We are caring for her and want her to have the life that she deserves. We send her to SHS because we want her to be safe and loved. She gets that at SHS along with a great education and I can think of no better setting for her. I have never heard her say "I don't want to go to school today", something that I probably said countless of times while I was growing up. She always has a smile on her face at the end of the school day and I've never heard her complain about anything. There is no where else that we want her to be."*Sal Ragone, Grandparent/Guardian
• Before my daughters started school, I never thought I would be sending them to private school. I grew up in the public school system and loved all the experiences I had. For a variety of reasons, location being on of them, when it was time for my oldest to enter Kindergarten I chose Sacred Heart School. It only took a day to know that I made the right decision. Everyone from the teachers to the administration have been amazing. The classes are the perfect size. Small enough to encourage participation and foster confidence while large enough to provide my daughters with an appreciation and love for differences. As with all kids, my daughters have different personalities and different learning styles. At Sacred Heart the teachers find a way to teach to each individual and customize their educational journey, all while creating a sense of togetherness and community. The teachers are always available to meet with the parents and discuss ways to help their students reach their fullest potential. The administration goes above and beyond to make the students' experience not only educational, but enjoyable as well. I always feel welcomed when I am the school whether I am there for a special event, to see my daughters participate in morning assembly, or just to pop in the office and talk to staff about a wide range of topics. From music lessons, the Christmas Pageant and the school play, to STREAM, the Science Fair, and Catholic Schools Week,  my daughters grow every single day they walk through the doors of Sacred Heart. While the girls love participating in all of the unique programs such as festivals and field days, I love knowing that they are in a safe and positive environment where teachers don't just teach, but they empower the students. 
  By choosing Sacred Heart you don't just choose a school, you choose a family. *Jill Grebert, parent
• We cannot pick one thing about Sacred Heart we love the most.  It is a hundred small things that make Sacred Heart so special. The faculty and staff are wonderful and so very welcoming, greeting our children, including our youngest who doesn't yet attend Sacred Heart by name each morning. Though a tiny gesture, it sets the tone for their day, reassuring them immediately that here they are loved and cared about. At Sacred Heart, all students, their families, the faculty and staff don't just seem like family, they truly become a family.  Everyone looks out for and helps everyone else. When someone is struggling, other students, families, teachers and staff come together to help however needed in a sensitive way that maintains that student's or family's dignity. 
  It isn't just the family and caring nature that makes us appreciate Sacred Heart, we could not be more confident in the excellent education our children are receiving. The teachers are fabulous. There is no other way to describe them. They are exceptionally creative, making learning fun and intuitive. The STREAM program is one that is near and dear to our children's hearts.  They come home each week talking over one another to tell us about their STREAM project and the work they have done on it that day. 
  As the parents of a child with a learning disability, we take a very active role in our children's education. We are continually more and more impressed with how each teacher works with us and our child to use cutting edge technology coupled with tried and true strategies. It is this combination that challenges our child just enough to manage his disability and keep him learning with his classmates. *Cara Macri, parent
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Students: “What Sacred Heart Means to Me”

• "Sacred Heart School is like a second family to me. There is kindness everwhere. sacred Heart School makes me feel special."*Owen S.
• "Sacred Heart Schools means a lot to me because I make a lot of friends. I learn a lot of new things and it prepares me for the future."*Eamon H.
• "Sacred Heart Means a lot to me. It is a Catholic paradise, a house of education and I love it."*Connor K.
• "Sacred Heart to me feels like friends and family having fun. It also means love, peace, religion and joyful hearts."*Eric M.
• "Sacred Heart means: friends, love, kindness but most of all my teacher and principal."*Juliana R.
• "Sacred Heart lets me learn about religion, math and history. Also how to make friends and be a good citizen."*Dexter B.
• "Sacred Heart cares for me so I can focus on people if they need healp. I do what I need to do and I can help my friends. I learn more every day and I now have good grades."*Kylie P.
• "Sacred Heart is a place of joy and it's a place of Christ. It helps kids learn many things. Everyday kids learn something new. It is a great school. It is a great way to learn about Christ."*Julian B.
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Faculty and Staff: “Why I Teach/Work at Sacred Heart School”

• "I have worked at sacred Heart for almost twenty years! I started right out of college and was very nervous. There were so many veteran teachers who showed me what being a quality teacher looks like. They taught me things that I could have never learned sitting in a college classroom. Now that I am a "veteran teacher", I strive each day to pay it forward to those who have come after me. Here at Sacred Heart we build each other up. We all have unique gifts and talents to offer each other and our students! I couldn't have chosen a better school to build my career!*Liz Ciccone
• “Sacred Heart School is rich with both Tradition and Spirit. Constantly upholding Traditional Christian Values in the Spirit and Love of Community, Faith and Family. My experiences as a member of the SHS staff are many, both professionally and personally. We work as a team to bring the highest level of Catholic Education to our students.” *Janet MacLasco.
• "I am grateful to be a part of the outstanding Sacred Heart faculty. As a newer faculty member, I am lucky to be surrounded by such knowledgeable and supportive veteran teachers who are always willing to help and support me in all that I do. In the two years that I have been here, I have gone through first years jitters, been finishing graduate school, and have navigated other hurdles that I would have struggled to overcome if it wasn't for the support of my peers. Sacred Heart School has taught me how to teach with confidence and creativity; but most of all...with HEART! The faculty/staff, students and families in this school community have helped to shape the teacher I am today and I couldn't have asked for a better school to begin my career!*Maria Savallo
• "My love for Sacred Heart School and the community has been near and dear to my heart for twenty years now. I started teaching here right after graduating from college. I felt a family friendly enviornment the moment that I walked into the building. My daughters have both received their elementary foundations here. The faculty have always taught them well; addressing their needs as a whole child. They have been exposed to the best education, faith formation programs and extracurricular clubs that the school can offer. Being a member of the Sacred Heart community has opened up a world of faith, friends and a continued love of teaching for the years to come.This establishment has become more than just my place of employment; it has become the second home for my family and I."*Tracy Brady
• "Sacred Heart School challenges me to be a better person. Being surrounded by faith every day inspires me. You won't know what you are missing until you get here; then you'll never want to leave."*Kathy LaRosa