Two Special Masses at ASH

August 21, 2014

The coming weekend will be book-ended with two special liturgical celebrations at the Academy.  At our annual Mass on the Grass on Saturday, August 23 at 6 p.m., school families will celebrate together the beginning of a new school year. It will be held between the Shrine and the White Center. The second mass, at 10:45 a.m. Monday in the Shrine, will be celebrated in French by Archbishop Thierry Jordan of the Diocese of Riems. A relative of St. Philippine Duchesne, Archbishop Jordan will be in St. Louis for celebrations recognizing the City’s 250th birthday, as well as the 800th birthday of St. Louis the King.

Click here for information about other liturgical celebrations August 23-25 in St. Louis.

First Day of School

August 20, 2014

We were so glad to welcome new and returning friends in grades 1-8 on their first day of school, August 20. Our Primary classes had half days August 21-22. Pre-Primary students rounded out our enrollment when they began on August 25. To each and every one, welcome! We are excited to begin another year of love and learning.

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We’re excited to see you!

August 7, 2014

We’re rolling out the red carpet for all of our school families at tonight’s Open House from 5-7 p.m. Teachers will be waiting in classrooms to meet their students! Be sure to either enter or depart through the White Center, where representatives from the Cafeteria, athletics, Scouts, Band, Chess Club, Bricks for Kidz, the Business Office, the school nurse, Mothers’ Club, apparel and more will be on hand to answer whatever questions you may have.

And don’t forget—food trucks from Slice of the Hill and Cose Dolci will be parked near the White Center steps. Slice of the Hill will offer salad and pizzas, and Cose Dolci will sell sweet treats such as cake pops, cupcakes and cookies.

 

Sign-up Parties from Chemin 2014

August 5, 2014

It’s not too late to join in the fun of one of the following Chemin de Fer sign-up parties:

  • Pool Party and Lunch, August 16, 2014   12-2:30 p.m.
  • Wreath Making Workshop, September 17, 2014   6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Dierberg’s Cooking Class, October 18, 2014
  • Out-of-Uniform Days, November 3, 4, 5, 2014 (a change from dates shown in the Chemin book)
  • Cocktails and Canvas, January 10, 2015

Read all about the parties here.

It’s easy to sign up, just print and return the form below. If you have questions, please contact Erica Land, 636-946-5632.

Download Signup Form

Remembering Phil Tiernan, RSCJ

August 1, 2014

This moving essay about Sister Phil Tiernan, who was killed in the recent Malaysian Airline Attack, was written by Peter Finney, Jr. for the New Orleans Clarion-Herald.

Special Guests

July 23, 2014

NEW—Photos added. We welcomed visiting students, their two teachers, and headmistress Sr. Mami Ohara from Fuji Seishin Joshi Gakuin, a Sacred Heart school in Japan. As part of their two-week visit to the St. Louis area, the 16 students took English classes at the Academy. Their afternoons were filled with a variety of activities and sightseeing. Some Academy students and alums extended ASH hospitality to the Japanese students, spending time and conversing with them, and joining them for meals. In addition, several Academy families hosted visitors during weekend stays. We loved getting to know these international Sacred Heart friends!
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Memory Book Party for Class of 2014

July 23, 2014

Memory books for the Class of 2014 will be distributed on Sunday, August 24, from 1-2 p.m. in the Arcade Circle/Cribbin Hall. We look forward to seeing our newest Academy alumni there!

Executive Functions Presentation

July 16, 2014

ChaseAs we look forward to the beginning of a new school year, we are pleased to announce that the Academy will be sponsoring two workshops on Executive Functions. Dr. Cheryl Chase is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice near Cleveland, Ohio. She specializes in the diagnostic and neuropsychological assessment of various conditions impacting children, adolescents, and young adults including ADHD, pervasive developmental disorders, learning disorders, and emotional concerns. Dr. Chase is also an accomplished speaker and adjunct instructor to several area colleges.

On Wednesday evening, August 13, 2014, Dr. Chase will offer a parent session from 7 – 8:30 p.m. to explain executive functions in clear, easy to understand terms, discuss how academics are impacted by executive dysfunction, and offer strategies to support a student with weak executive functioning. On Thursday, August 14, Dr. Chase will offer an in-service to Academy faculty and other educators from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presentations will be made in Rauch Memorial.

If you have any questions about the presentation, please contact Mrs. Eagan or Mrs. Renken. This invitation is being extended to members of the Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) and Archdiocese of St. Louis schools. Please RSVP to Mrs. Kirtley if you plan to attend.

Today is the Deadline to get Free Shipping of Class Packets

June 30, 2014

For anyone interested in ordering a class packet of school supplies for their student for the 2014-2015 school year, June 30 is the last day for free shipping. Orders may be placed after June 30; however, shipping charges will be added to the order.

Class packet orders are available through The Write Stuff. Phone orders are also accepted; call 1-800-871-8546.

Ordering class packets is optional. If you prefer to shop for supplies on your own, the supply list can be found on the ASH Parent Portal.

It’s Congé Reunion Time!

June 12, 2014

Alums will be gathering Saturday, June 14, in the Griesedieck Conference Room and front yard following Mass in the Shrine at 5 p.m. Click here for more information. We hope to see many of you back at your Sacred Heart home.

Academy to Sponsor Outdoor Showing of “Frozen”

June 2, 2014

The Academy is sponsoring a sing-along version of Disney’s “Frozen”—the first movie in New Town’s outdoor summer movie series—on Friday, June 6. Kick off summer fun by singing along with all your favorite tunes in this summer classic!

A new two-minute spot about the Academy will air before the movie, which starts at dusk in the Amphitheater. Park anywhere you like; there are no reserved spaces. Admission is free, all are invited to attend. Don’t forget your blanket and bug spray…

FROZEN AFFAIR at The Bridge2014Ms. Piggies Smokehouse Express will be open to sell BBQ, hotdogs, sodas, water, etc.; Bonnidell’s Ice Cream Shop will be selling ice cream, soda and water; and Triplets’ Treasure Trove, candy, juice, water and all kinds of balloons, bracelets, hula hoops, etc.

Also, check out the pre-movie event taking place at the New Town bridge from 6:00-7:30 p.m.