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All-School eNews | January 26, 2018
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Scholar-Athlete Finalists Announced
The Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete Award finalists for the 2017-2018 school year have been announced. The Academy of the Sacred Heart would like to congratulate seniors Kendall Gassman (above, left) and Kelleigh Keating as two of the 12 finalists in the Class C girls division. In total, there were 120 finalists named in Class A, B, C and D, selected from 1,422 applicants.
The program, in its 29th year, recognizes students with exceptional academic credentials who have performed at the varsity level in sports sponsored by the MHSAA. Kendall is a two-sport varsity athlete, having competed on the varsity volleyball team as a senior and on the state champion tennis team. Kelleigh is a four-year, three-varsity-sport athlete, competing on the field hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams.
The MHSAA will release the scholarship recipients in early February. We are proud of and congratulate Kendall and Kelleigh on their accomplishments in and out of the classroom.
"Faith, Not Fear"
The Michigan Catholic's January 25 issue, focused on Catholic Schools Week, features an article about Sr. Bearss titled, "Teaching faith, not fear, to generations of students." Please take a moment to read and share this story, which includes Sr. Bearss' reflections, as well as those of faculty members Maggie Martin and Korin Visocchi.
Additionally, please plan to attend the State of the School address on Tuesday, February 6 at 7 p.m. Sr. Bearss, together with members of the Board of Trustees, will look at the road ahead for the Academy of the Sacred Heart, and current students will present short reflections on what the #ASHDifference has meant in their lives. Complimentary childcare (Preschool - Grade 6) will be provided.
Upper School parents, please note, mandatory Project Term meetings are the same evening at 6 p.m. To assist all our parents on this busy and important evening, we are offering a light dinner in the Gallery prior to State of the School.
Time's Running Out - It's Almost "Midnight in Paris!"
Midnight in Paris is two weeks from tonight! February 9 will surely bring the magic of a Parisian night to Detroit at the DAC. Purchase your tickets today, and avoid the price increase that begins January 31.
While we hope to see you at the event, please remember that the Silent Auction piece of the event is online and you can bid from your desktop, laptop, tablet, and phone! If you don't already have an account at www.ashbenefit.afrogs.org, create one so you don't miss out on exciting opportunities to bid on coveted items like the graduation pew, prize day seats, and spring recital seats.
Live Auction promises luxury vacations to places like Martha's Vineyard (pictured above) and Deer Valley; sporting events from the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Pistons; private gatherings like wine tasting at Plum Market and a candlelight dinner at Saks Fifth Avenue, and more. Sound amazing but still can't attend? Contact Danielle Bell in the Advancement Office at dbell@ashmi.org to arrange for a proxy bidder.
As our largest and most critical fundraiser of the year, we appreciate your support. This year is significant in that we honor Sr. Bearss for her love of and dedication to our children and our mission. She will be receiving the Heart of Gold award, and we want to invite our entire community to join in that celebration. We will be live on Instagram for the award ceremony and hope that you will be with us wherever you may be. Stay tuned for details.
Thank You for Promoting the #ASHDifference
On behalf of the Admissions team, thank you to all our families for the many ways you helped promote last Sunday's All-School Open House. Your efforts helped to make the day a success! If your family was kind enough to display a yard sign, and you're wondering what to do with it, please know that you may return them to your learning community office to be re-used next school year. Again, thank you for spreading the word about the #ASHDifference!
Beyond Resilience: An Evening with Leonard Sax
On Thursday, February 22, the Academy of the Sacred Heart will present "Beyond Resilience: An Evening with Leonard Sax." Dr. Sax, a physician and psychologist, is the author of four books: Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge and The Collapse of Parenting. The event will focus on renewing and refreshing our relationships with our children in order to help them thrive in an increasingly complicated world. There is no charge to attend; copies of Why Gender Matters and The Collapse of Parenting are available for purchase. Register today!
ASH Bash is February 24!
Join PAASH and all your friends on Saturday, February 24 for an evening of prayer, food and fun. Celebrate Goal Four, Building of Community as a Christian Value, as we say farewell to the 2018 Olympics. Enjoy mass at 5 p.m., followed by dinner catered by Plum Market, bounce houses, Olympic-themed games and crafts, sumo wrestling, face painting and much more!
For the entire family, the cost is $25; after February 19, the price is $45. Learn more and register now!
ENRICHMENT UPDATE
Thanks for a Great Start!
The first week of Winter 2018 Enrichment classes was a huge hit! Head over to the HEART Enrichment Facebook page for a peek into the fun (photos)!
Cache-Cache Mania begins in one week! We're back after a two-month hiatus! Primary Cache-Cache kicks off Friday, February 2, followed by Lower School on February 9! Register for Cache-Cache, Extravaganzas, Kids' Night Out, and Play Days HERE!
MUCH MORE TO COME! As usual, keep an eye out for your weekly eNews!
NURSE'S NOTES
The "Stomach Bug" is Not Typically "The Flu"
Often when students are out sick with vomiting and diarrhea, we receive a call that the student has "the flu." "The flu" is influenza, a virus that typically causes respiratory illness. Vomiting and diarrhea are not typically the main symptoms of influenza. Vomiting and diarrhea without cold symptoms is called gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines), which can be caused by a bacteria or virus. We also use the terms "24-hour flu" or "24-hour stomach bug" often when talking about vomiting and diarrhea.
Gastroenteritis can be caused by a virus (norovirus, rotavirus or adenovirus) or it can be caused by food poisoning. The symptoms are similar and it is often difficult to determine the cause; it could be something you ate, or germs picked up from something or someone you came in contact with.
Recently, the news has covered an outbreak of E. Coli from contaminated romaine lettuce. The most common food-borne bacteria causing illness are Salmonella and E. Coli. Food poisoning symptoms include abdominal pain, stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Food poisoning symptoms tend to resolve quickly ("24-hour bug").
Norovirus can be found in food, but is highly contagious and typically spread by contact with others. Symptoms usually occur 24-48 hours after exposure. The symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms can last up to 10 days. The viruses that cause gastroenteritis are more prevalent from November through April.
It is generally perceived that the most recent food we ingested before getting sick is what caused the illness. However, depending on the virus or bacteria, it could be hours or even a month ago that a person was exposed.
Because it is difficult to know the cause of the gastroenteritis, it is important that all families follow the school's "24-hour rule". The "24-hour rule" decreases the spread of illness at school. A student must be fever-free, vomit-free, and diarrhea-free for 24 hours before returning to school. The student must be fever-free without the assistance of a fever reducer (Tylenol and Motrin/Advil). This is especially difficult for high-schoolers who want to come to school to take a test and then return home. Even if they are only at school for one class period, they can spread illness. Please keep your student home. They can make up the test on a later date.
Increased Incidence of Hepatitis A in Southeastern Michigan
According the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) there is an increased incidence of Hepatitis A in Southeastern Michigan. As of January 17, there have been 692 reported cases. There have been 94 cases in Oakland county reported by the MDHHS.
Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A is a virus with a fecal-oral route transmission. It can be spread person to person or through contaminated food, drinks or water. Often it is spread through restaurants and food preparation. There has been no reported common sources of food or beverage identified as a source of infection so far in Michigan.
The good news is most of our children are immunized against Hepatitis A. In 1999 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended routine Hepatitis A vaccines for children starting in 2000 based on their state and community. Before 2000, the vaccine was mostly recommended for travelers leaving the country. Many adults in our community have not received the vaccination (which is a series of two shots).
Symptoms of Hepatitis A include: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, feeling tired, yellowing of skin and eyes, pale colored stool, and joint pain. Symptoms can develop 15-50 days after exposure. For more information about Hepatitis A and the immunization, please click here.
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ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART