Artwork by 40 of our students is now on display on the Community Art Wall at St. Joseph’s Health Center, and will remain there throughout the summer. The students’ work was inspired by the question, “What does God’s Healing Presence look like to you?” An opening reception was held last week.
The Emerald Isle
Go Green we did at our annual Chemin de Fer Auction on May 5, journeying to The Emerald Isle for a bit o’ magic and the luck o’ the Irish. Guests were greeted by the soulful sound of bagpipes, encountered a stately St. Patrick, and strolled past the iconic Temple Bar before settling in for dinner under the rainbow—all while bidding on trips, parties, one-of-a-kind merchandise and more. Chaired by Academy parents Michael and Michelle Todt and Robert and Karen MacDonald, our 40th annual Chemin was attended by nearly 400 people. Honorary Chairs were past parents Mark and Kathy Roden.
From the podium, Head of School Sister Maureen Glavin, emcee Todd Strother and auctioneer Fletcher Lane kept the pace moving. ASH 500 Chairs Scott Nelson and Bob Yanics oversaw another successful sellout for the big raffle with a grand prize of $10,000—with energetic assistance from Sister Glavin the night of. John Brooks took home the top prize. Lucky winner of the 2014 tuition key was Terri Wall.
Scores of volunteers made it all possible. Special thanks to Mike and Kathleen Parvis and company for working their decorating magic. In addition, the 55 soon-to-be graduates of the Class of 2014 contributed to the auction’s success by selling ads for the auction book, serving dinner, and helping with cleanup the following day.
Chemin de Fer is the Academy’s main fundraising event of the year, with net proceeds earmarked for school operating expenses. The school is especially grateful to Sponsors Laurence and Alicia Christopher; the Academy Mothers’ Club; Mercy Kids; Michael and Michelle Todt; Robert and Karen MacDonald; and the Eric and Kelli Schaefer family.
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Check out additional photos of Chemin 2014 at kabancephoto.com.
Field Day Rescheduled
Because of weather predictions, Field Day events for Classes 1–8 have been rescheduled for Monday, May 12. However, Field Day liturgy will still take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Regular daily uniform, and cafeteria will be open (on Friday).
Director of Program Planning
The Network of Sacred Heart Schools is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Program Planning.
Summer Camps at ASH
Summer is just around the corner! Academy parents, check out the camps that will be held on campus this summer, listed on the Summer Camps page of the Parent Portal.
Featured on rscj.org
The Society of the Sacred Heart has profiled several RSCJ on its website. One of them is Sister Glavin, our Head of School.
SHCOG Conversations Tonight
There’s been a change of venue for the Sacred Heart Commission on Goals conversations beginning at 7 p.m. this evening. We will meet in Cribbin Hall Library (not the White Center—Chemin setup will be underway there). We’re looking forward to continuing our Goal reflections with parents, faculty and staff, board members, alumni and students!
Thanks, ASH Community!
Heartfelt thanks to the ASH community for your generosity and participation yesterday during giveSTLday! The Academy of the Sacred Heart came in 7th place (out of 528 organizations) by raising $12,028 with 61 gifts!
The region’s first-ever online day of giving was sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation.
Learn more at giveSTLday.
D.A.R.E. Graduates
Congratulations to our Fifth Class students who graduated today from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program under the auspices of the St. Charles City Police Department. Officer Hayes has met weekly for ten weeks with the class to discuss how to act in their own best interests and how to resist peer pressure when facing high-risk, low-gain choices such as the use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Fifth Class parents were on hand to see their children graduate from the program.