Thanks to our loyal alums who celebrated Philippine’s Feast together at our Alumni Day of Service. From painting to polishing, sweeping to weeding, many projects at “home” were accomplished, including some preparations for Silver Tea. Merci beaucoup!
We will be adding a five-day option to our new 3-year-old program, Little Acorns. For the 2018-19 school year, families will be able to choose a three-day (T, W, Th) or five-day (M-F) program. Little Acorns meets from 8 a.m. to noon with optional Stay and Play in the afternoon. This year, Little Acorns is exclusive to Academy families, but will be open to ALL families next year. If you have a Little Acorn–or know someone who does–please contact Lisa Tebbe, Admissions Director. [Applicants must be three years old by July 1, 2018, and potty-trained.]
A wooden statue of St. Philippine was recently gifted to the Academy by Rob and Susan Le Clercq of Lake Forest, Ill., “in gratitude for many blessings received from Philippine Duchesne while in their home.” Rob had acquired the carving at an antiques market some years ago; his research uncovered that it was created by liturgical artist Sebastian Buscher. Restored by The Conservation Center in Chicago, the statue has enjoyed a place of honor in the LeClercq home until recently, when Rob and Susan generously decided to share her with a wider Sacred Heart audience. Thanks to the LeClercqs, the Philippine carving now graces the entrance of Cribbin Hall library.
Read more about the Philippine statue and its restoration.
The Academy Mothers’ Club invites you and your special guests to Breakfast with Santa! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. for a personal visit with the Jolly Old Elf, crafts, home-baked cookies and more. Register here.
The Academy community extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dr. Richard Cannon, who died Nov. 26. Dr. Cannon was a mainstay at many Academy events, providing cheerful assistance and support to Jane, his wife of 58 years, in her role as Alumni Director. Our prayers are extended to Jane, Angie ’74, Carol ’77, Erin ’85 and the extended Cannon and Brooks families. May he rest in the peace of our loving God. View obituary.
The Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada has launched a new website: sacredheartusc.education. The Network invites you to
The previous Network site, www.sofie.org, will stay live through the end of the year, but is no longer being updated.
We observed the Feast of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, beloved foundress of our school, on Friday, Nov. 17 with an all-school liturgy in Rauch Memorial. Rev. Zac Povis presided at the liturgy attended by students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni and parents of alumni. Pre-Primary students took part in the opening procession, laying oak leaves at the feet of a wooden statue of St. Philippine that was recently gifted to the Academy by Rob and Susie Le Clercq of Lake Forest, Ill., “in gratitude for many blessings received from Philippine Duchesne while in their home.” Carved by liturgical artist Sebastian Buscher, the statue now graces the entrance of Cribbin Hall library.
All are welcome to join the Academy community in celebrating the Feast of St. Philippine Duchesne on Friday, Nov. 17. All-school liturgy in Rauch Memorial Gym will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Alumni Association will sponsor Eucharistic Adoration in the Shrine, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday through Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. Adoration will conclude on Saturday with a closing mass that will launch the Alumni Day of Service. For more information, call 636-946-6127.
Our three ASH robotics teams–the King of Robotics, Sharp Minded Stingers (a.k.a. Aqua Ducks) and Gadget Girls–competed in the First Lego League tournament Nov. 12. The tournament was comprised of three different challenges:
The Kings of Robotics team won a Project Award for their micro hydro-turbine design, and the Sharp Minded Stingers won the Core Values Award.
Congratulations to all 20 of our Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Class students who participated in the robotics tournament, along with coaches Mrs. Ahlheim, Peter Robben, Vicky Jordan, Liz Leight and Dan Tropp ’10. Great job!
Watch for an announcement of the upcoming winter/spring 2017 robotics session.
Bicentennial Lesson Plan No. 2 – Prepping, Packing, Panhandling, spanning the period July 15, 1817 to February 8, 1818, is now available.
