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This week, Mr. Horner shares a publication with our Academy community.

Sophie’s Gift … Our Call to the Future was developed by an international committee of Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). It illustrates a contemporary philosophy of Sacred Heart education, established by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800 in Paris. When Philippine Duchesne brought this education to America in 1818 and founded the Academy, it flourished and became the root of what is now the Network of Sacred Heart schools.

The Academy has been part of Zach and Allison (Haroian) Stauder’s life since they were Pre-Primary students in 1995. They graduated in 2005 and later married. Over the years, they remained loyal alums and chose to enroll their children — Julia ’31, Dominic ’33 and soon-to-be Little Acorn, Sophia — at the Academy. Below they share their “why” of sending their children to ASH, why they became Annual Fund chairs and invite you to consider your “why” in supporting our school.

When we were approached about becoming the chairs of this year’s Annual Fund, we hesitated. We weren’t sure how we felt about a role in which we would be asking for donations from parents and community members who already generously give money and time to help our school thrive. We also realized that we knew very little about the Annual Fund. What is it? Where does the money go? Why is it needed when we already pay tuition?

We loved seeing many alums at Country Fair last weekend, including Samantha Lynch ’21, a senior at St. Joseph Academy. Inspired by her Academy computer teacher, John Storjohann, Sam plans to study cyber security at the University of Alabama. Below, is a note she recently sent to Mr. Storjohann, who shares, “This is why we teach… this is why we educate.”

As I reflect on my last year in high school, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible impact you’ve had on my journey in Computer Science.

Your passion for teaching truly shines through in every lesson, especially in projects like the stock market and our adventures with block coding through Scratch. These experiences weren’t just fun—they inspired me in a way I didn’t know existed yet. You made coding feel like an exciting puzzle to solve, and your enthusiasm and passion for this subject were contagious!

This week, Mrs. Mary Reepmeyer, principal, shares some exciting learning going on in Lower School classrooms, thanks to creative, innovative learning lessons that inspire a lifelong love of learning.

What happens when your child is engaged and excited about learning throughout each day?

Keeping students engaged is crucial for several reasons, as it directly impacts their learning, motivation, and overall success. They are more likely to understand and retain information as well as apply it.

Engagement fuels motivation. When students feel connected to the content and see its relevance, they are more likely to stay motivated to complete tasks, meet challenges, and push through difficulties. It encourages students to ask questions, explore ideas, and think critically.

Camp Lakewood has long been a favorite annual tradition for the oldest Academy students and provides an opportunity to grow in confidence and leadership skills. Last week, Seventh and Eighth Class students spent a few days away building a special sense of community through team-building activities, archery, challenge courses, ziplining and, of course, time around a campfire. Special thanks to Academy faculty for creating a truly memorable experience. Below students reflect about this time together.