The Art of Healing

May 13, 2014

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

May 12, 2014

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.


More Gratitude

May 8, 2014

Sometimes I feel as if a large part of my job is to thank those who surround me. And, this week I am particularly conscious of people I wish to thank! I am lingering with gratitude for so many and for so much!

This week, I am grateful for the hard-working employees with whom I am proud to rub elbows every day:

  • Our dedicated, talented and loving teachers, especially during this Teacher Appreciation Week
  • The Academy staff (office staff, business staff, advancement staff, maintenance men and cleaning ladies) who, behind the scenes, quietly and efficiently help with everything that happens at this place

As we continue to wrap up Chemin, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for our big event volunteers, sponsors, volunteers, benefactors and high bidders:

  • 0202A special and huge gratitude go out to our Chemin Chairs (L-R in photo) Robert and Karen MacDonald and Michael and Michelle Todt, as well as our Chemin Committee Chairs who gave so generously of their time over the course of the year.
  • ALL who worked hard to create our Chemin experience!

As we enter into this last month of school, I begin to think about ALL the volunteers who help in so many ways:

  • The PCC Reps, who volunteer for school events—with a special thanks to those PCC reps who are cycling off.
  • The Hospitality Committee, without whose help we would not BE the Academy!
  • The Mothers’ Club, who, behind the scenes, quietly and efficiently do SO MUCH for this school

I am particularly grateful for the selfless gifts that were given at Chemin for the Fund-A-Need, which this year was for our Sacred Heart School in the Congo that experienced a fire. The Academy community raised over $20,000 in 10 minutes! I could not have been more proud! Our Chemin guests were NOT donating money to something that would directly benefit them; they were donating money to be sent across the ocean to benefit children they will will never meet!

I celebrate you all, I thank you all, and I pray in gratitude for you all!

See you at Field Day,

Maureen Glavin, rscj


Field Day Rescheduled

May 8, 2014

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).


Summer Camps at ASH

May 7, 2014

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.


Gratitude

May 1, 2014

Dear Parents,

  • This time of year always fills my heart with deep gratitude.
  • I am deeply grateful for the efforts of the Academy’s faculty and staff as I walk these holy halls and see them working tirelessly and earnestly to form hearts and minds.
  • I am deeply grateful for parents who have donated sponsorships, purchased ads or gifted items to our annual auction.
  • I am deeply grateful to faculty who have gone above and beyond the call of duty by facilitating the grade level or class creation of auction items or who have donated their time as an auction item.
  • I am deeply grateful to parents who are spending/have spent countless hours of their time here working hard for the sake of the school and the students’ education.
  • I am deeply grateful to staff who are working many hours above and beyond the normal work day, to help make this auction a success.
  • I am deeply grateful to NEW parents who courageously come to chip in and help with set-up and decorations.
  • I am deeply grateful to past parents who keep coming to help set up, even though their children are in high school.
  • I am deeply grateful to students who, at the drop of a hat, assist with whatever they are asked to do.
  • I am deeply grateful to parents who have sent in paper bags and papers and caps and bottles and whatever is listed in Thursday Mail.

In sum, I am awed by the generous hearts of this community! Through your generous hearts I see the Heart of Christ!

With deep, abiding, prayerful and loving gratitude,

Sister Glavin


SHCOG Conversations Tonight

April 30, 2014

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!

April 29, 2014

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

April 29, 2014

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.