“Two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grandparent.” It was fun to watch students attend Sunday liturgy in Rauch Memorial with their grandparents, show them their classrooms and other important places around school, and enjoy donuts and juice together. We were very happy to welcome these special members of the Academy community to campus on March 8.
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Fun and games! Today was our annual surprise play day led by our Eighth Class students. Check out some of the shenanigans…
A huge congratulations to all First through Eighth Class students for leading the parent-teacher conferences last Friday. Inviting each student to consider and articulate how he/she is developing as a person, as a member of the community, and as a learner will hopefully develop the kind of reflective habits which will serve each one in their life as a learner and as a person growing in “courage and confidence.”
ALSO…
Thanks to all parents who attended the General PCC meeting Tuesday evening. The time spent gathering input for the Action Plan document was very valuable and much appreciated.
As a reminder for those who are interested, the SHCOG Self Study, the SHCOG Visiting Team Reflection, and the Provincial Team letter are all posted in the Resources section of the Parent Portal. Upon completion, the Action Plan will be posted there, as well.
Maureen Glavin, rscj
Sixteen of our 7th and 8th Class students competed in an Academic Bowl at St. Dominic High School March 3. Congratulations to each of them for a strong showing. Special accolades to our 8th Class team for placing second among approximately 20 schools.
Metro Catholic Parent magazine is hosting a Catholic Summer Camp and Activities Fair at Saint Louis University High School on Sunday, March 1. Plan your child’s summer with both faith and family-friendly camps and activities, including sports, music, academic, residential, and day camps brought to you by the St. Louis Catholic community. There will be summer programs for all ages.
Free giveaways will include season passes to some of St. Louis’ best family spots such as the Magic House and Six Flags. All are welcome!
For more information and to pre-register for the 2015 Catholic Summer Camp and Activities Fair, visit CatholicCampFair.com.
Congratulations to our Eighth Class students, each of whom has been accepted by his or her first-choice high school. The 50 members of the Class of 2015 will be headed to 15 area high schools in the fall.
Due to the prediction for ice, snow and other wintry weather conditions, tonight’s Middle School Father-Daughter event has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 1, from 5–7 p.m.
Dear Academy Parents,
Next week in our student-led conferences, we will be experiencing our students’ living of Goal V, Criterion 3.
Goal V: Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
Criterion 3: Students grow in self-knowledge and develop self-confidence as they learn to deal realistically with their gifts and limitations.
Two aspects of this practice tap into deep roots of our educational philosophy:
1. The preparation process invites each student to be reflective about themselves as a learner and as a person. Our belief is that the very act of introspection launches our students to:
2. The presentation process invites each student to:
We hope you enjoy the work the students have done in trying to be self-reflective beings. We also hope you delight in the growth you will see as they share what they know about themselves as learners, as members of a community of learners, and as children of God, growing to become ever more reflective of the Heart of Christ.
From our perspective, it is a true privilege to see the growth and progression from the First Class students, who can share their strengths with clarity, to the Eighth Class students, who can not only own their strengths but identify their challenges and set the next set of goals for ongoing growth.
See you on the campus next week!
A reception for friends and family of Dr. David Keefe, past Academy parent and Board member who passed away earlier this month, will take place Friday, February 20, from 6–8 p.m. in the Griesedieck Conference Room. Guests should park near the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne and enter through the main school entrance (double doors beneath a burgundy awning) just off the Shrine.
The Alumni Association will host a Day of Recollection on Friday, March 13. All are welcome to attend. LEARN MORE
Ash Wednesday reflections from the Society of the Sacred Heart: https://rscj.org/lent-opportunity
