Last week we began our Lenten journey with ashes on our foreheads as a way to remind us to repent, change, or grow. Though change and growth are lifelong processes, during Lent we surely put forth some highly-conscious effort in these regards.
Several of our students play cricket regularly. Susan Harris from the American Cricket Academy and Club came to school this week to demonstrate cricket with Parth Patel for the students in Classes 3-8. She brought equipment with her and guided some of our students in play. She was also kind enough to leave a set of equipment with us so that we can play with our students, which we plan to do in the spring. The game is somewhat similar to baseball and played on a field two soccer fields long. Our students really enjoyed it! We are grateful to Ms. Harris and Mrs. Patel for arranging this demonstration.
Tuesday was a fun and exciting day at the Academy with Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day parties. A big thank you to all the parents who contributed, organized and/or were present as leaders in the festivities.
We launched the liturgical season of Lent with an all-school Ash Wednesday Liturgy. During the liturgy each person received ashes on their forehead. The meaning of the ashes is often brought up as a question—especially by the younger children.
Parents, you can register for your upcoming Parent-Teacher conferences (PP & P) or Student-Led Conferences (1–8) any time between 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 and 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Click here to register. The PT Conference Maker system supports all current web browsers including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari.
Each First Friday of the month, the Society of the Sacred Heart sends an email prepared by an RSCJ, colleague or friend of the Society, with a reflection on the meaning of the Sacred Heart in our lives today. https://rscj.org/first-friday-reflection-febrary-2016
Are you curious about the Academy of the Sacred Heart? Come learn more at our Talk and Tour Tuesdays.
With so many educational options in the area, it can be challenging to find the best school for your family. But imagine your child happily growing in a place where students are energized and eager to learn … where courtesy is modeled and expected … where students become confident and capable learners … where graduates are prepared to succeed, lead and contribute … where love is taught by loving!
Join us for a Talk and Tour Tuesdays Feb. 9, 16 and 23, beginning at 9 a.m. Please contact Admissions Director Lisa Tebbe to schedule your visit.
This week, in a particular way, we proudly claim our heritage and participation as a Catholic School. It is an opportunity to be reminded of the gift and responsibility we have to enthusiastically educate to the message of Jesus Christ, whose Heart most perfectly reveals the depth of God’s very personal Love to and for each of us!
Within the Church, different gifts, or charisms, are given to both people and groups of people. As a Sacred Heart Catholic School, our charism flows from our founding congregation, the Society of the Sacred Heart, whose mission within the Church has always been this:
To discover (know) and reveal (manifest) God’s Love as we have come to know that Love in and through the Heart of Christ!
…and How to Back Up our Words with Actions” This will be the topic of a 7 p.m. presentation on Thursday, Feb. 18 by Amy Maus, MSW, LCSW, of West County Psychological Associates. All Academy parents—and anyone else who may be interested—are invited to attend. The presentation will be especially helpful for 4th-8th Class parents.
People are still commenting on the joy that was palpable at Jane Cannon’s retirement party Jan. 16. Three hundred of her nearest and dearest turned out to fete her for 41 years of beautiful service, and to wish her much-deserved happiness in the years ahead. A liturgy in the Shrine was followed by a cocktail reception in the Conference Room, parlor, hallway and Cribbin Hall library. Jane’s friends shared celebratory remarks, and a very special visitor (aka St. Philippine) made an appearance. Our thanks to the many volunteers who hosted this party, and to Bill Slaughter for taking many of these photographs.
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We are proud of our nearly 200-year heritage as a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis! Several years ago, HEC-TV created a documentary entitled Mission to Educate: A Faithful Past, a Faith-Filled Future. It is a rich historical review of how St. Louis earned the title ‘Rome of the West’ and how St. Louis Catholic schools constantly evolved to continue the tradition of excellence.
St. Philippine Duchesne and the Academy are featured throughout the film. Click here to view Mission to Educate.
Click here to watch a shortened version of the film (approx. 10 min.).
We join Catholic schools in the St. Louis area in the celebration of Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 – Feb. 5.
We look forward to having Bishop Edward Rice preside at our First Friday liturgy Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us in Rauch Memorial.
One element of our Catholic curriculum is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, in which our youngest students nurture their understanding and relationship with Jesus. Our Pre-Primary through First Class students regularly visit the Atrium, a learning space created for Catechists and students to do their “work.”
