Our Pre-Primary and Primary students loved having their moms visit their classroom, and spending time creating and learning together!
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Muffins with Mom
October 24, 2014
Online Registration for Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 24, 2014
Beginning Monday, October 27, at 9 a.m., parents will be able to sign up for next month’s Parent-Teacher Conferences via PT Conference Maker. The link will NOT be active until registration begins; registration will continue through Friday, November 7, at 9 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place November 12–14.
Part of Something Bigger
October 23, 2014
Dear Academy Families,
One beautiful aspect of Sacred Heart education is that we are a member of a national and international network of schools. Being part of something bigger forms our thinking, provides opportunities for professional development, affords us easy curricular, instructional and mission-focused collaboration, allows for significant sharing of operational best practices, and engenders inspiration. A very recent example of our participation in this larger community occurred this past Tuesday at our Network-wide webcast prayer service to conclude the centenary celebration of Mother Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ.
How else do we use or connect with this larger whole which we call our Network? I thought a list of recent and proximate connections might be instructive:
- Mrs. Renken and a handful of faculty have been (and will be) visiting other Sacred Heart schools for professional development/sharing/learning/observation.
- Some faculty members from our school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, spent a day at our school a few weeks ago.
- Middle School students who attended Network Summer Service projects have shared their experiences at morning assemblies.
- Middle School teachers have attended Network-wide summer service projects and have shared their experiences at faculty gatherings.
- Academy teachers and staff have been recently invited to apply for participation at next summer’s Network Summer Service Projects (some of our faculty and staff are submitting applications).
- Mrs. Renken, Mrs. Budny and Mr. Storjohann have been in conversation with other Sacred Heart middle school administrators to organize and orchestrate one week student exchanges as an opportunity for some of our older students.
- A Goal V (“Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom”) Conference occurred here in St. Charles at the beginning of October, with participants from all over the United States and Canada. Mr. Storjohann was on the planning committee and I was the keynote speaker. Our school hosted a portion of the conference.
- Beginning this evening, more than 100 members of our larger Sacred Heart family (Heads of School, Board Chairs, Business Managers and New Trustees from all 24 schools in the United States and Canada) will be attending a conference. New Trustees will have a tour of Philippine’s Shrine and all with have dinner here on Friday night.
- A student from another Sacred Heart school will be spending the day with us tomorrow.
- In November, a meeting for those in each of our schools who are involved in Formation to Mission activities will be meeting for a conference. (You may see them when you come for your parent-teacher conference.)
- The week of Philippine’s Feast (November 18) we will be hosting five visitors who will be here to help us continue to reflect on our living of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. This official SHCOG Visiting Team will meet with representative members of all constituency groups and move us one step further on the journey of deepening the living of our mission.
The Network is not just a name of an association of schools. Rather, it is a vibrant web of connections that enriches each of us in our educational endeavors!
United in God’s Good and Loving Heart,
Maureen Glavin, rscj
Janet Erskine Stuart: Aspects of her Anniversary Celebration
October 22, 2014
Sacred Heart schools are concluding a yearlong focus on Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ. Society Archivist Fran Gimber, RSCJ, will present “Aspects of her Anniversary Celebration” on Friday, November 7, at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. All are invited to attend.
Concluding Celebration
October 21, 2014
October 21 marked the conclusion of a yearlong focus on renowned Sacred Heart educator Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ. A prayer service broadcast from Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, N.J., was viewed by approximately 10,000 students, faculty and staff in the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
Earlier this year, each school was invited to decorate, and send to Stuart Country Day, a stepping stone signifying its connection with Mother Stuart. The broadcast featured brief videos describing these stones.
Watch the video about the Academy’s stepping stone, which depicted the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne:
The webinar ended with the singing of a hymn by Janet Erskine Stuart: “Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty, Heart that longest for thy rest, Soul that asketh understanding, Only thus can ye be blest.”
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Country Fair Fun
October 17, 2014
Relive the fun of Country Fair! Kids of all ages love the fair at Sacred Heart.
Welcome to the Academy of the Sacred Heart
October 16, 2014
Learn more about our school, which has been educating minds and hearts for nearly 200 years.
Our fall Admissions Open House will take place on Wednesday, November 12. Presentations at 9 a.m. will be followed by student-led tours of the school. For more information or to reserve a place, contact Admissions Director Lisa Tebbe or call 636-946-6127, ext. 1620.
Country Fair Gratitude
October 15, 2014
Another successful Country Fair weekend has come and gone, but we couldn’t have done it without Rollin and Akesha Jackson and Terri and Larry McClain, co-chairs and chairs of our fantastic annual fall festival! Thanks, too, to committee chairs and their hard-working crews, to parent, alum, faculty and staff volunteers, and to all who attended Country Fair or festivities the evening before. It was a great weekend!
Sister Glavin said, “Despite the drops of life-giving water, the energy was good, the generosity of all was great, the camaraderie of families (past and present) was palpable and the goodness of God shone through many, many good hearts!”
ASH Alum Showcases St. Louis Cardinals
October 14, 2014
Fredbird’s not tweeting, Doc Crotzer ’98 isn’t either—but he is using Instragram to help publicize the newly-opened Cardinals Hall of Fame in Ballpark Village. Read more at http://student.sluh.org/prepnews/index.php/news/news/2699-birdtothefuture
Soccer Practices Canceled
October 14, 2014
Due to the condition of the fields, all soccer practices on Tuesday, October 14, have been canceled.
Feast Day Collection
October 13, 2014
In honor of the Feast of Mater Admirabilis on October 20, we’ll be collecting items for children ages 6 and under for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Center. Especially needed are sleepers, onesies, baby sweaters, diapers and baby wipes. Also appreciated are items for toddlers and early school-age children such as books, small toys, balls, etc. Donated items will be picked up at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20.
