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Camp Lakewood Experience

October 7, 2015

ASH eighth graders have been going to Camp Lakewood for 18 years! It is one of those opportunities that offers a memorable experience for every student. To some, it’ s conquering the high ropes course or mastering the Alpine rescue’s challenges. To others, it’s climbing the infamous tower or hitting a bull’s eye with a flying arrow or a spear! Through the  “Lakewood  experience,” some eighth graders  have discovered  a classmate’s strengths or found the opportunity to display their hidden talents.  Most students value the chance to spend  time  with their friends … sharing meals, cabin antics and campfire stories.

Fun and Games

September 28, 2015

Last Thursday evening, boys in grades 1-4 teamed up with their moms for some old-fashioned races and games, and a picnic supper. This Mother-Son event is an annual opportunity for some special “mom-and-me” time.

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STEM Leadership Day

September 24, 2015

Six ASH students recently participated in a STEM Leadership Conference at Assumption School. They learned about the engineering design process, were challenged with engineering tasks, and sharpened their leadership skills. The day was fun, interactive, educational, and competitive; students worked with one another to build the tallest building out of cards, the fastest cars made out of random Lego pieces, and an egg drop. Representing the Academy were Sean and Emily (8th Class); Claire and Alex (7th); and Abby and Charlie (6th). Great job, ASH team and Coach Mr. Putnam! Our gratitude to Assumption School and event organizers for providing this opportunity.

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Country Fair Craft Night

September 21, 2015

Thanks to the many enthusiastic participants at last week’s Moms’ Wine and Craft Night. Their creations will fill the shelves and straw bales in the Marketplace at Country Fair. Be sure to stop by the Marketplace for one-of-a-kind finds, delicious treats, and more!

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Merit Assemblies

September 17, 2015

Third and Fourth Class students had their first merit assembly of the year today. Merit assemblies are held frequently throughout the school year. Merits are given to students for both academic learning, effort and accomplishments, as well as for commendable habits and character traits. Students gather in the Shrine for this more formal assembly to receive his/her merit followed by applause from classmates.

Last Call for Innisbrook Wraps

September 9, 2015

Have you placed an order for Innisbrook products? Contact your favorite ASH student by this weekend; all orders must be turned in Monday, Sept. 14. Or, CLICK HERE to order online. (Your order will ship directly to you! Enter seller name during check-out.)

Book Talk Breakfast

September 4, 2015

Book talks dotted campus this morning as students stepped away from their classrooms to discuss favorite books of the summer.

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Care of Creation

September 1, 2015

Prayer for Integrity of Creation September 1 2015Pope Francis has designated September 1 as a Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. In a letter announcing the Day of Prayer, the Pope said,

“The annual World Day of prayer for the Care of Creation offers to individual believers and to the community a precious opportunity to renew our personal participation in this vocation as custodians of creation, raising to God our thanks for the marvellous works that He has entrusted to our care, invoking his help for the protection of creation and his mercy for the sins committed against the world in which we live.  The celebration of the Day on the same date as the Orthodox Church will be a valuable opportunity to bear witness to our growing communion with our orthodox brothers.”

Alumni Gifts Provide Enhancements to Shrine

August 28, 2015

While so much was happening outdoors this summer to transform our campus and the entrance approaches, parking spaces and play areas, some wonderful things were happening close by in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne. As part of the five-year plan undertaken by the Alumni Association in anticipation of the Bicentennial in 2018, one of the needs identified by the administration (and certainly by the Shrine Director) was a way to accommodate pilgrims who arrive at a time when no volunteer docent is on duty.

Innisbrook Sales Underway Soon

August 26, 2015

Innisbrook Wraps are back! Our super sales force of Academy students will sell beautiful Innisbrook gift wrap and more from Aug. 27 through Sept. 14. Thanks to Academy moms Mary Beth Bulte and Jill Matthews for chairing this important fundraising event! For further information, please contact Development Director Mary Maher, 636-946-5632.

To place an Innisbrook order online, CLICK HERE. Your order will ship directly to you! Enter seller name during check-out. Shipping is just $7.50—or FREE with $125 order.

Getting Started

August 19, 2015

Our 2015-2016 school year has gotten off to a joyful start!

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