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Rare Books for Sale

February 2, 2016

The Feb. 15 deadline is approaching to bid on two valuable books (now out of print) that were given with the suggestion that proceeds from their sale might add to the memorial established in the name of Cindy Cannon Brooks ’75. These books have particular appeal to Sacred Heart people, who will recognize the name of Louise Callan, RSCJ as the historian who wrote so beautifully about Philippine Duchesne and about the Society of the Sacred Heart. The titles of the books are:

The Society of the Sacred Heart in North America, published in 1937
Philippine Duchesne, Frontier Missionary of the Sacred Heart, published in 1957

Super Spellers

February 1, 2016

Congratulations to these students in Classes 3-8 who took part in last week’s Spelling Bee finals. It was an amazing contest that last 31 rounds. High fives for our winner, Anastasia, and runner up, Mary Kathleen. They’ll be ready to represent the Academy in the regional Scripps Spelling Bee competition.

Beyond Sunday Scholarship Program

February 1, 2016

In a desire to make Catholic education more affordable for middle income families, the Archdiocese of St. Louis is offering scholarships for the 2016–2017 school year. These scholarship funds from the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri are made possible by the Beyond Sunday Campaign. Families with students in Archdiocesan, parish and private Catholic schools are eligible to apply for both the K–8 and the 9–12 programs. The application period begins Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 29.

Tours to Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant

January 26, 2016

The Sacred Heart Alumni Association will sponsor spring tours to the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, located in Florissant on the site of Philippine Duchesne’s first convent in America. Sister Margaret Munch, who serves on the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Board and has a vast knowledge of the Philippine history that prevails in Florissant, will lead the tours on February 20, March 9, April 16 and May 11. Tours will depart from the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne at 10 a.m., or you may join the group in Florissant at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required.

Click here for further information.

Library Night at the Academy

January 21, 2016

Last Friday, almost 60 parents and children of the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes joined numerous faculty in the library for a book discussion of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Adults and students alike were captured by the story of Auggie Pullman, who was born with a facial abnormality. Having been homeschool all of his life, the plot of the story revolves around Auggie’s fifth grade experience in his new school. With the theme “Always choose kind,” hearts were touched and eyes were opened! Huge gratitude to Mrs. Metcalf, our librarian, who orchestrated the meaningful, reflective and fun-filled book discussion evening!

Admissions Open House Jan. 21

January 15, 2016

Academy students will welcome prospective parents to Winter Open House on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. Spend the morning with us for a first-hand experience with our students and faculty. Come discover what makes us distinctly different!

To reserve your spot, please contact admissions@ash1818.org.

Preparing to Fete Mrs. Cannon

January 13, 2016

JaneCsmaller Our beloved Alumni Director, Mrs. Jane Cannon, retired recently after more than four decades of dedicated service to the Academy. Please join us as we pay loving tribute to her on Saturday, January 16, at a 4 p.m. liturgy in the Shrine and a 5 p.m. cocktail reception in the Griesedieck Conference Room.

Please help us to plan: RSVP by January 8

“I think I would have to name the PEOPLE as the most enjoyable facet of this job. Of course, there is the obvious treasure of working in the house blessed by a saint, and maybe she is the reason that so many wonderful friends (and even a few challenging personalities) have made these 41 years a beautiful memory. I think they are what has kept me coming back—and what has prompted me to extract from Sister Glavin permission to hang on, after January 1, as an interloping volunteer.”

Read more of Mrs. Cannon’s Memories of 40+ Years

Should you wish to make an honorary contribution in recognition of Mrs. Cannon, please consider the Cindy Cannon Brooks Scholarship Fund. To give online, choose “Cindy Cannon Brooks Scholarship Fund” in the donation category field of this online donations page.

New Books, Thanks to Grant from Main Street Books

January 12, 2016

Thanks, Main Street Books! The Academy recently received a $1,000 grant from the St. Charles bookstore, enabling us to purchase beautiful replacement books for some of our worn-out classics, teacher wish list books, all of the Mark Twain nominees for 2015 that have a wait list to check them out, some of the Show Me nominees for 2015 that the younger children are enjoying at library time, and several brand new books that have just been released and suggested as some of the best books of the coming year.

Main Street Books, through its relationship with Scholastic, Inc., was fortunate to welcome Dav Pilkey, author of the popular Captain Underpants series, in August for a stock signing. Through the generosity of Mr. Pilkey and his wife, the store received a grant that enabled them to offer a $1,000 retail credit to schools in the St. Louis/St. Charles area that have a working relationship with the store. We’re very grateful to Main Street Books for choosing the Academy of the Sacred Heart as the grant recipient!

Emily Hall, owner of Main Street Books, is shown holding some of the books we received with the $1,000 grant.

Main Street Books (636-946-0105) is located at 307 S. Main, St. Charles.

Exercise and Fun

January 11, 2016

Our Seventh Class students welcomed participants of KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) to ASH yesterday for an afternoon of basketball, volleyball, bingo, bowling and more.

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KEEN provides free recreational opportunities to children and young adults with disabilities by pairing them with trained volunteers for fun, noncompetitive activities. Its goal is to develop each athlete’s self-esteem and confidence, as well as recreational skills and talents.

Join us for Trivia Night!

January 8, 2016

Gather your friends for a fun-filled, fast-paced evening of trivia. Our 14th annual Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, January 23 with a ’90s theme! Get ready for a totally awesome time! There will be ’90s table decorating and “dress up” contests. Tables of eight ($200) and individual tickets ($25) are both available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and questions begin at 7:00 p.m. Outside food is welcome; beer, soda, and water will be provided. Register online now—this event usually sells out!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities.

If you have questions, please contact Special Events Coordinator Molly Renken, 636-946-6127, ext. 1602.

Christmas at the Academy

December 18, 2015

Wishing our Sacred Heart family and friends a Blessed Christmas and God’s Peace in the New Year!