The beginning of a new school year always brings a set of new changes – new teachers, new classrooms, new school supplies, new routines, and for Sacred Heart School this Fall, a new principal, Tracey Arnone. Here are some lines she wrote to introduce herself:

I would like to introduce myself as the new principal of Sacred Heart School. My name is Tracey Arnone. I am married to Ray and we have two children who attend Sacred Heart School. I come from the Wadsworth City School system where I have been a teacher and administrator for the past 16 years. I’ve lived in Wadsworth and been a member of Sacred Heart Parish almost my entire life. Most importantly, much of what I am today can be attributed to Sacred Heart School, as this is the elementary school from which I graduated. My wish is to be able to give back to the school and the parish that has given so much to me.

One of the main goals our school hopes to accomplish this year is the building of a community within our school. Actively involving parents, grandparents, and interested parishioners in our school will help our students and our school to be a vibrant part of our parish life. Pope John Paul II has  continually stressed the importance of giving our children the faith, hope, and love of Jesus so that they can build a bright future for our world. We hope to allow all of the children at our school to receive a strong preparation both academically and spiritually so that they will be ready to face the future with confidence. We believe that all of us – teachers, staff, parents, and parishioners must help in sharing our faith with our children.

Some of the events that our students will be participating in during the first part of the school year are: 1) Nine days to 9/11 – a nine day novena ending on Sept. 11; 2) Meet the Teacher Night, which will feature parents and Sacred Heart school alumni as speakers; 3) Fifth and sixth grade overnight trip to Camp Christopher; and 4) Eighth grade trip to Williamsburg. We would like to invite parents and parishioners to say the Chaplet with us every Friday afternoon at 3 p.m., and to feel free to join us for Mass at 9:30 every Thursday morning. We know that many parishioners have gifts to share with our children. If you are interested in being a part of our school, please call 334-6272 and tell us how you would like to help. We ask for your continued prayers for our students and our school.