BIG EVENT 50/50 DRAWING Michael Jaros

You could be a big winner! In fact, five lucky people will be big winners come March 23, 2001. Why shouldn't it be you? What is the drawing about? SHA is holding a 50/50 drawing beginning now and continuing throughout the evening of the Big Event on March 23, 2001. What is a 50/50 drawing? A 50/50 drawing is a type of raffle where participants purchase tickets in advance to be drawn at a later date. In the 50/50 drawing, 50% of the money collected from ticket sales goes directly to Sacred Heart Academy and the other 50% goes into a giveaway pool to be divided among five cash winners. Who may participate? Any person (18 years or older) may purchase tickets for the 50/50 drawing. Winners need not be present to win. When will the drawing be held? The drawing will be held on the evening of the Big Event, March 23, 2001. A total of five winners will be drawn. How can you participate? You may purchase as many tickets as you like between now and March 23 and tickets need not be purchased all at once. Tickets will be sold at school (for Academy families). They will also be sold before and after all Saturday vigil masses during January and February and after the 9:00 a.m. Sunday masses ending on February 25th (for parishioners who do not have children at SHA). You may purchase a few tickets now, some later on and more the night of the Big Event. The more you purchase, the greater your chances of winning. Watch for ticket order forms in your Tuesday folders. How much will it cost? Ticket costs are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Families with children currently attending SHA, that purchase at least $50 worth of 50/50 drawing tickets before March 16, 2001, will automatically be entered into a second drawing. This second drawing will enable the winner to have limousine service the night of the Big Event (the winner may take a date and up to four guests). This drawing will take place on March 16, 2001. A gift certificate of equal value will also be given to a parishioner (without children at SHA) whose name is drawn at random from a pool of parishioners who have purchased $50 or more worth of tickets. Why participate in the drawing? You could be a winner! Winners will be awarded cash in the ratio of 40%, 30%, 15%, 10% and 5% of the total giveaway amount. The more tickets sold, the larger the prize pool. Please note: Sacred Heart Academy families should purchase their tickets through the school and not at church, in order to keep the tickets separate for drawing purposes. So, buy your tickets. Aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents can also buy tickets in your name to help you qualify for the limo drawing. How can I find out more? If you have questions about the 50/50 drawing, please call Michael Jaros or Van Thaxton. Good luck!

BIG EVENT LIVE AUCTION Shelley Benoit

Do you sew, paint, craft or make things out of wood? Does your business or the company you work for provide a service that would make a great auction item? Do you have something at home that you no longer use and you think would make a good auction item? Do you know someone who might be interested in donating cash, products or services to our auction? You get the point. If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you can help the SHA Big Event Auction. If you wish to donate any item, product, service, or money, simply contact one of the Big Event chairs (Van Thaxton or Kelly Andrade) or Shelley Benoit and they will be glad to help you with your donation. If you are still not sure what you might have to offer, here is a partial list of items, from a to z that would make terrific additions to our auction list: Antiques Airplane tickets Art Automobile leases (1-2 year) Bicycles Basketball hoop Birthday party package Cabin rental Computer and computer items Ceramic items Dental services Dining experiences Dollhouse Educational toys Food services Frequent flyer miles Furniture Guitars Globe season tickets Harbor cruise Hotel services House cleaning services Ice cream party Jewelry Karate lessons Lithographs Musical instruments or music New, interesting clothing One of a kind items or packages Pet supplies Pillows (decorative) Quilts Razor scooter Season tickets Red carpet Search lights Ski package Spa services Sports items Travel packages Unusual items Vacation items Wines Extreme sports items Exercise equipment Youth-oriented items Zoo packages By no means are you limited to this list. Of course, monetary donations are also welcome. Donors, please get your donation form in to the office on or before March 1, 2001 in order to have all listings in the program. Let's make this year's auction the most interesting and successful ever! Just think what you might take home!

CALLING ALL ALUMS Van Thaxton and Kelly Andrade

If you know the name and address of any SHA alum (graduating more than 8 years ago), please leave it in the Heartbeat file in Mrs. Luz's office. This year, being our school's 50th anniversary, we have some fun things in store for the alumni. First of all, we would like to invite any interested alum to attend the Big Event on March 23. Second, alumni may participate in the 50/50 drawing by purchasing tickets. Third, alumni may have their name added to a special star in the Big Event program and at the event by donating money to the school. Fourth, all alumni are invited to attend a free Alumni Reception and tour of the new school building on Saturday morning, March 24. So please search your files and get us your list of alumni. Thank you very much.

ANY BABYSITTERS OUT THERE? Van Thaxton and Kelly Andrade

7th and 8th grade students who want to get service points may donate four hours of babysitting for the Big Event auction. One of the many fun packages we are working on is a date night package for a lucky bidder. Included in the date night package would be certificates for several nights out plus free babysitting, donated by our own 7th and 8th grade students. To qualify, you must be babysitting certified and must complete a donation form, signed by your parents by March 1, 2001. If you have any questions, please call Van Thaxton.

BIBLE BEINGS

CONGRATUALTIONS TO BRITTANY AND FELICIA Tina Kamfonik Brittany Kamfonik (4th grade) and Felicia Coito (5th grade) participated in Pop Warner's regional cheerleading competition held in Maui, Hawaii on December 10th. Felicia, who is on the Clairemont Pop Warner's Pee Wee Division cheer squad came in 4th place and Brittany who is on the Junior Pee Wee Cheer squad placed 2nd. Both squads have been working hard on their routines since September. Their hard work and determination has paid off. Great job, ladies!

NEW FACES Please welcome the following families to SHA and add this information to your school directories. Kindergarten Ryan Lancaster Mark & Jeannette Lancaster 3220 Madrid St., 92110 224-8330 Kendall Schrader Paul & Teresa Schrader 4510 West Point Loma Blvd., #3, 92107 224-7080 Email: schradertb@aol.com First Grade Clare Moran Jamie & Julia Moran 2531 E St., 92102 696-1087 Email: jzmoran@aol.com Networking: Jamie A. Moran, Kay, Rose & Partners, Law&endash;Civil Litigation, 232-6555 Seventh Grade Maria Teresa Rodriquez Jose & Maria Teresa Rodriquez 10724 Passerine Way, 92121 858-452-7253   FIFTH GRADE CLASS LEARNS ABOUT CHARITY Mrs. Brinker   In our class, we have been learning about Charity. (Charity was the virtue of the month for December). We participated in the Stand Up For Kids tree decorating contest here at school. Our goal was to donate as much money as possible so that our tree had the most decorations. We are proud to say that our donations put us in second place with the 6th grade class taking first place. More than having the pride of decorating our tree, we learned what it feels like to give of ourselves to help others. Here are some comments from 5th graders about the lesson and experience. "It was our goal that we give money that we have earned instead of asking our parents. Charity is giving of yourself through the donation of time, money, food or clothing. Doing good for other people is an all year job. I have learned that charity is between God and me. When I give money or other things to the poor, I should not expect to be rewarded in return. God knows my good deeds and I know He is proud of me. I am thankful for the people who run Stand Up For Kids. They make it easy for me to give items to people who need them. "Charity isn't just for poor people. We can show charity to our friends, family and strangers by doing good and loving things to help them. One example is when a friend is sad, you can show charity by trying to cheer him or her up. In our class, we show charity often by making cards and things for Brendon Andrade and David Sheppard. These are classmates who are sick right now and we want them to feel better. We also say prayers for them everyday. I show charity at home when I help my parents by doing things that need to be done, without being asked. Both of my parents work, so I know that my help is important to them. It is important to always do good things for other people. God is very pleased when He sees that we are showing love for other people in the way that Jesus did many years ago."

PTG PROFILES Van Thaxton Heide Macbeth First up this month is Heide Macbeth, a third generation Point Loman. Although she was born in Northridge, California, she was raised in San Diego in the very house in which her father was raised. She attended Silvergate Elementary School, Dana Junior High School and then matriculated at Point Loma High School. Today, Heide works as a mortgage banker, a career she has held for 24 years. Heide has been an active SHA parent for five years. From the very beginning, Heide got involved with school activities. For all of those five years, Heide has been the Scrip Extra Chairperson and has been on the Principal's Advisory Committee. In addition, in 1999 she co-chaired the Big Event with Mary Jane Warren. This year, she is the Scrip Coordinator for the entire school. What Heide likes most about Sacred Heart Academy is the community among families and the safe environment it provides for her son. She adds, "The curriculum at Sacred Heart surpasses that at all other schools." And what brings Heide to Sacred Heart Academy in the first place? She is the mother of Morgan Pryor, a 12-year old 6th grader. True to his heritage as a fourth-generation Point Loman, Morgan sails competitively, a sport his mother enjoys as well. True to her motherly pride, Heide adds, "And he does very well. He has a wall full of plaques to prove it!" In addition to Morgan, Heide's house is kept alive with two Jack Russell Terriers: Rugby, 14 years old and Kelsey, five years old. In addition to sailing, Heide enjoys reading and stitchery. Her favorite movie is Star Wars and her favorite books are any of those written by Dick Francis, Mary Higgins Clark and Phyllis Whitney. She loves Mexican food and says that she could eat it 365 days a year! Like many proud and devoted mamas, Heide says that her greatest achievement is her son. Pat Rice Next up, we have a compact little powerhouse that we can only describe as "high energy." When Pat Rice came on the scene, only a short year and a half ago (although it feels like we have know her much longer) she jumped right in. She has been a Big Event committee member (twice), festival committee member, parent volunteer and general "will-do-just-about-anything-person." This year, her official title is Room Parent Coordinator, but she is most affectionately known as "Mother Superior." What Pat likes most about SHA is the community feeling of the school. Other organizations that have benefited from Pat's fundraising abilities are AIDS Walk Colorado and the Children's Hospital, Abused Childrens' Prevention Program. Pat has been in sales most of her adult life. In 1998, she was a top real estate agent in San Diego and received the SAM Award (for Sales and Marketing). Pat is originally from San Diego, graduating from Clairemont High and San Diego City College. The Rice family lived for 8 years in Denver Colorado from 1992 until 2000. Pat has been married to husband Tom Rice, a computer salesman, for 13 years. They met at a party in 1978 and married just a short ten years later. Their daughter, Alex, a 3rd grader, was born in San Diego in 1991 and their son Garrett, a 1st grader, was born in Denver in 1994. Alex loves to sing and draw and Garrett loves sports, sports and more sports. When Tom's business gave them the opportunity to return to San Diego, they jumped at the chance to come to the place they always considered home! Pat says they have made many wonderful friends at SHA and they enjoy meeting new people everyday. In addition to the two wonderful children mentioned before, the Rice family has the coolest cat you have ever seen, Labadee, and a darling little dog, Mika who accompanies Pat on all her outings. "Both animals chose us!" says Pat. When she is not busy with her numerous activities, Pat likes to go to the movies and have lunch with friends. She also enjoys having a spa day (hint, hint Tom) and enjoys the mountains and the beach. Her favorite movie is Sound of Music and her favorite foods are seafood and prime rib. She adds, "I am of Mexican decent and my dates always took me out for Mexican food. They didn't think about the fact that I ate it every day of my life! Give me prime rib!" As far as travel, she hopes to go to Italy and Spain someday. When asked about her greatest achievement, she had this to say, "I am a goal setter. Years ago, I decided I would someday work for Disney Corporation. Well, in 1998 I received a job with Disney/ABC Broadcasting with their children's' radio station, Radio Disney. To be able to achieve your goal is a wonderful feeling. We were (it still is) a national childrens' radio station. I worked with accounts in all 40 markets and received top sales every month until the day I left. I would still be working there if they had not moved their operations to Long Beach." When asked about the person she most admired, here is what she said. "My husband Tom for always telling me to try what my heart desires. He is always behind me with love and support." What else do you need in life? Janice Teixeira Our next PTG Profile is a person who has just about done it all in the eight years she has been at SHA, although she is far too modest and unassuming to say so. Behind her back, some people even call her Mrs. SHA. Once Janice Teixeira takes on a task, she tends to stick with it for many years (note the pattern). Janice and Steve Teixeira chaired the SHA Festival for many years, which is not a small task. For many years, Janice served as the Big Event Decorations Chair. For many years, she has been a P.E. Uniforms Coordinator. Many years ago, she was the scrip coordinator. She has been a room parent and helped out on field trips, etc., for many years. She has been a Girl Scout leader for, yes, many years. And she has been a Eucharistic Minister at church, for many years. This year, Janice is the Ways and Means Director, overseeing the "fun-raisers" as well as such "fund-raisers" as the Horton Plaza receipts program. What Janice likes most about SHA is the family spirit and Christian environment. Janice is a registered nurse and owns her own nurses consulting business. She is a native San Diegan and is married to Steven, also a native San Diegan. The Teixeiras have been married for nearly 20 years! They met at a Sacred Heart youth group meeting when she was only 16 years old. They have one terrific young daughter, Monique, 12 years old and in the 7th grade. Janice said that Monique loves to help out and is definitely a people-person. In addition, their household consists of Pugsely Heart Teixeira, an adorable pug born on Valentine's Day. For fun, Janice likes to entertain and cook. She and Steven like to cook together and take cooking classes. She also loves to read. Her favorite movie is also Sound of Music and her favorite type of food is Chinese. She loves to travel and says that "anywhere I can be with my family" would be her favorite destination. When asked about her greatest achievement, Janice put it well, "Being a great wife and mother while juggling a career and being involved in community service." Whew! And she does it all!

February 2001 Calendar

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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	.	.	.	8am Mass -7th gr.	8am Mass -8th Noon Dismissal	Peninsula Lions Spaghetti Dinner
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Catholic Schools Week	8am Mass-5th gr. Teacher Appreciation Day	8am Mass-4th gr. Student Appreciation Day	8am Mass-6th gr. Community Appreciation Day	8am Mass-7th gr. Parent Appreciation Day	8am Mass-8th gr.   SHA Spirit Day	.
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
	8am Mass-5th gr. PTG Board-8:30am 2nd gr. to Star of India Principal's Adv. Comm.	8am Mass-4th gr.	8am Mass-6th gr. Stand Up For Kids collection day	8am Mass - 7th gr.	8am Mass-8th gr.	.
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
	PRESIDENTS DAY - NO SCHOOL	8am Mass-4th gr.	8am Mass-6th gr. Stand Up For Kids collection day	8am Mass-7th gr.	8am Mass-8th gr. End of first semester	.
25	26	27	28	.	.	.
	8am Mass-5th gr.	8am Mass-4th gr. Grades 2 and 5 to Spreckles Theatre - Immigration MARDI GRAS PARTY - 2PM	ASH WEDNESDAY - Mass-10:30am	.	.	.