Check out “Education Can Change the World,” a story about the Academy of the Sacred Heart in the Winter issue of Streetscape Magazine. Our 200-year history and who we are today are the focus of the article.
Many thanks to Mothers’ Club officers Dana Burns (secretary), Jackie Johannesman (president), Jessica Weeks (PCC Liaison), and Ali Harris (treasurer), who presented a check for $9,000 to Dr. Dempf at the Christmas Basket Mass Dec. 21. This amount represents the proceeds from the Mothers’ Club Gently Worn Uniform Sales and Breakfast with Santa event, and will benefit the school’s Sister Anna Mae Marheineke Student Enrichment Fund. (Not shown in the photo is Jeannie Boettler, vice president.)
The Academy is happy to present noted author and speaker Dr. Tim Elmore on Thursday, January 25, at 7 p.m. in Rauch Memorial gym, when he will discuss how parents can lead their kids to succeed in life. All are invited to attend!
Through the generosity of the Dick, Betty and Rick Daykin Scholarship Fund, children and grandchildren of eligible full-time employees (2 years or more) of the Saint Louis County Department of Highways can apply for renewable grants covering up to full tuition to attend the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Information on the Daykin Scholarship is available here.
Wishing you Joy, Peace, and Love. Academy Christmas Video
Each of the Silver Tea performances last week was a heartwarming and memorable celebration of the season! We are grateful to the children for preparing such beautiful gifts for their parents, grandparents and friends. Special thanks to Little Acorn and Pre-Primary directors Mrs. Van Voorn and Ms. Weiss, Lower School and Middle School Silver Tea Director Laurie Strickland, and their many volunteer helpers for creating these special holiday memories. Merry Christmas!
As always, a Christmas liturgy will be offered for the intentions of our benefactors and friends in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne on December 24 at 10 p.m. All are welcome to join us!
The Academy was named Best Preschool and Pre-Primary teacher Rose Van Voorn Best Teacher in the 2017 Best of St. Charles County Readers Choice contest.
“Congratulations to Rose Van Voorn and to both Rose and Sam [Weiss] for their daily commitment and energy to the Little Acorns and Pre-Primary program for our youngest learners!” said Mrs. Renken. [Read more about our Pre-Primary teachers.]
Winners of the annual poll, sponsored by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Suburban Journals, were announced yesterday on stltoday. A reception will be held this evening at the Foundry Arts Centre. For further information or tickets, click here.
Incarnate Word Academy presented its “Caring Hands Award” to Academy Classroom Connections teacher Carol Eagan. Nominated by ASH Class of 2017 graduate Payton Thornton, Mrs. Eagan was cited for her years of caring for the children at the Academy of Sacred Heart. Tres bien, Mrs. Eagan!
Thank you to our youngest students for kicking off the Silver Tea season with this morning’s outstanding Silver Tea performance in Cribbin Hall. The Little Acorns, Pre-Primaries, Ms. Weiss and Mrs. Van Voorn prepared a beautiful pageant gift for parents, grandparents and friends.
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Anticipation is building for our Silver Tea performances! The children are preparing a very special holiday gift for their loved ones. Dates and times of this year’s performances are:
Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. for Middle School Classes 5–8
Saturday, December 16 at 2 p.m. for Lower School Classes P-4
