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All-School eNews | March 23, 2018
FEATURED STORY:
Sr. Eppig's Next Assignment
After spending the past 13 years here in Bloomfield Hills, Sr. Anne Eppig has been called to a new assignment within the Society of the Sacred Heart at the end of this school year. She will move to the RSCJ community in Atherton, CA, where she will be a part of their early childhood program and minister to retired RSCJs.
Sr. Eppig, who initially trained as a nurse, entered the Society in 1971. She has served in various capacities in Network schools in Greenwich, Chicago and Lake Forest, as well as two prior assignments in Bloomfield Hills.
Sr. Eppig has served this school community in myriad ways. She embodies the hospitality that is characteristic of Sacred Heart schools. She can be seen greeting our youngest students at the Lower School door every morning and is a regular presence in Suzanne's Nest, our infant room. Sr. Eppig has kept Sacred Heart traditions at the forefront of our consciousness and been a blessing to the entire Bloomfield Hills community.
Please join wishing her well, and watch for details on how we will celebrate her many contributions to the school.
Project Term 2018: Crossing Frontiers
Project Term 2018: Crossing Frontiers is well underway. After months of preparation, including building itineraries, defining learning objectives and completing research, the Project Term experiences were "commissioned" to begin on Thursday, March 15 during a prayer service. Experiences include myth-busting in Transylvania, studying in England, connecting with nature in Northern California (above), living the simple life at Sprout Creek Farm in Poughkeepsie, and outdoor adventures in North Carolina, as well as projects exploring and serving from the Detroit area.
Project Term is one of the hallmark experiences of the Upper School curriculum. To get a sense of the learning which occurs during Project Term and also to see the #ASHDifference in action, please browse, follow and comment on the various blogs, tweets and instagram stories which the students are posting! Your comments are highly encouraged and greatly appreciated!
Athletic Director Sal Malek Receives State Award of Merit
Congratulations to ASH Athletic Director Sal Malek (above right), who was honored with the MIAAA's George Lovich State Award of Merit for his long-term contributions, leadership and meritorious service to the profession of interscholastic athletics. Click here to watch his acceptance speech, given at the MIAAA awards banquet at Grand Traverse Resort last Sunday. You may also read more about Malek's distinguished career and service to the larger community in this profile from the program.
ASH Hosts Local Professional Development Event
On Wednesday, March 21, the Academy of the Sacred Heart was pleased to host a professional development event for local educational leaders. Sponsored by Fujitsu America, the sessions discussed classroom technology trends. ASH Middle School for Girls Director Angie Saylor and Director of Technology Dino Vandenheede (above right) were among the presenters, and discussed our one-to-one mobile technology program.
Mark Your Calendars!
With Easter break approaching quickly, please make sure you have these ASH events on your calendar - they'll be here before you know it!
Show your school spirit at Comerica Park on Monday, April 30! Purchase a $20 ticket and watch the Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10 p.m. This special promotion through the Catholic High School League also includes a Detroit Tigers/CHSL/ASH ball cap in your ticket price. Purchases and questions should be directed to Mr. Malek; checks should be payable to "ASH." Tickets must be purchased by April 16 to secure the ball cap and special section seating.
Ready, Set, Go! The Road Rally is Friday, May 11. Click here for details and plan to join in the fun. You'll support a great cause - the Upper School Performing Arts Department - and have lots of fun in this community event.
Stop by the Spring Volunteer Recruitment Coffee on Wednesday, May 16. You'll learn about upcoming events and opportunities to share your time and talent. Drop in for coffee and conversation from 7:30-9 a.m. in the Cyber Cafe.
NURSE'S NOTES
Save the Date for the Eighth Annual "Ryan Rocks" Blood Drive
Ryan Miller was an amazing child of the Sacred Heart who lost his battle to Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was loved by all and is greatly missed. Ryan is the son of Miss Kristen, who teaches in the Preschool class. She and her husband Bob lost Ryan when he was 7 years old in August of 2011. He would be in the eighth grade now. He loved soccer, baseball, hockey and fishing. He was a very energetic boy!
Ryan required many blood transfusions during his battle. Please help us honor his memory by giving blood to help others.
Wednesday, May 2, 1-7 p.m.
Northbrook Presbyterian Church
22055 West 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please go to www.redcrossblood.org. The sponsor code is: northpres.
ENRICHMENT UPDATE
Announcing Spring Enrichment Classes!
On Mondays after the Easter break we'll be starting:
- Lower School Girls Lacrosse Clinic
- Lower School Boys Floor Hockey Club
- Youth Yoga (Primary/LS)
Don't miss your chance – Register now!
Hansel & Gretel Recital! This year's HEART Enrichment Performing Arts Academy Dance Recital has been transformed thanks to the enthusiasm behind our new Lower School Drama Club! This year, the production will revolve around the story of Hansel & Gretel, with drama students and dancers working to tell the tale (from Preschool on up!) IMPORTANT INFORMATION WENT OUT THIS WEEK! Parents of dance students received an e-mail. Click to review:
Easter Extravaganza is this Monday! This Monday there will be an all-ages Easter Extravaganza in celebration of new life! Crafting, cooking, and more – and ALL AGES are welcome!
April 9 Easter Break Play Day: There is ONE Play Day available over the Easter Break on Monday, April 9. Join us to get back into the swing of things before returning to school the next day!
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ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART