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All-School eNews | May 4, 2018
FEATURED STORY:
All-School Representative Election Results
After a series of events, including an interview with the Dean of Students, several days of campaigning with posters and flyers, a Fishbowl Q&A session with the whole Upper School and the eighth grade, and an election speech given before ballots were cast, the Upper School is proud to announce the election of Meaghan Emmi '19 (above, left) as the All-School Representative for the 2018-2019 school year.
Meaghan, a student at Sacred Heart since ninth grade, ran against Grace Doakes (above, right), quite a formidable opponent and classmate. Both of them ran excellent campaigns, complete with posters and slogans that adorned wall space in the corridors. They also presented themselves well during the "Fishbowl," which required them to reflect on a series of predetermined questions drawn from a fishbowl. The campaigning culminated with each candidate offering a speech, highlighting her experience at Sacred Heart and projecting how she would be a good reprentative for the school community. This election was particularly meaningful to Meaghan, who had looked up to Molly Lynch '16, who was the All-School Rep when Meaghan was a freshman.
We would again like to congratulate Meaghan Emmi on being elected as All-School Representative for the 2018-2019 academic year and to thank senior Claire Kobold-Vettraino (above, center) for her year of leadership as this year's All-School Rep.
Saturday, June 16 - Save the Date!
We are celebrating Sr. Bridget Bearss and Sr. Anne Eppig on Saturday, June 16 with a Liturgy of Thanksgiving in the Chapel followed by refreshments in the Field House. Our tribute to these two extraordinary women is being underwritten by PAASH and the Board of Trustees. We hope that all of you will join us.
Invitations are also being extended to alums, past parents and friends of the Academy. Feel free to bring grandparents and others whose lives have been touched by Sr. Bearss and Sr. Eppig. We know that their reach is much farther than just our campus. Look for information coming soon regarding RSVPs.
ENRICHMENT UPDATE
Mother's Day Extravaganza
Only two Extravaganzas left for the school year. This Monday students will be creating a one-of-a-kind gift for a special mother in their life. Then on Monday, May 21, Mr. V heads up the Spring Scavenger Hunt!
Cache-Cache Mania! THIS AFTERNOON is the last Cache-Cache Mania (walk-ins welcome) of the year for Primary students. Lower School, KH and MSG students have their turn next week! Register for Extravaganzas and Cache-Cache Mania here.
Music Recital! Our HEART Enrichment Music Recital for piano, guitar and vocal students will be on Thursday, May 24 in the Field House gym! Performers should arrive at 4:15 p.m. to the Field House classrooms wearing Sunday best. The recital begins at 4:30 p.m. sharp and all are welcome to attend!
Hansel & Gretel Recital – Deadline Extended for Star Notes! 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!) Please review this important information below – THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE A SPECIAL "STAR NOTE" MESSAGE IN THE PROGRAM! Don't forget to order a professional DVD of the night! The show is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 and all are welcome to attend!
See you soon!
ADVANCING ASH
Securing Our Mission
With commitment and faith in our future, we are pleased to announce the Securing Our Mission campaign. This critical initiative will raise funds to pay down our debt, thereby freeing dollars for our program expansion, faculty salaries and improvements to our school.
What an exciting opportunity to make history! The campaign has already secured over a million dollars in pledges and donations, but we need your help to reach the goal.
Please join Sr. Bridget Bearss to continue this conversation and learn more about this and other exciting ASH initiatives at our upcoming gatherings. We hope you stop in for an informal visit!
Bagels and Bearss, Thursday, May 10, 7:30 – 9 a.m. in the Cyber Café
Brie, Beverages and Bearss, Thursday, May 10, 5-6 p.m. in the Cyber Café
Feel free to reach Carolynn Krause in the Advancement Office with any questions: cakrause@ashmi.org. To make a gift online, click here.
Keep Those Raffle Tickets Rolling In!
Raffle tickets are rolling in - 500 tickets sold so far! We know we can make our goal and enjoy an all school "snow day" on Tuesday, May 29, but ONLY IF we sell 1,200 by May 21. So buy and sell your raffle tickets today! We hope every family will participate in this important fundraiser.
Need more tickets? Call 248-646-8900 x170, email lmillazzo@ashmi.org or ask your student to stop by the Advancement Office and we will be happy to assist!
PAASH NEWS
Scrip Sales
PAASH scrip sales continue on Monday mornings in May. Remember, the scrip program allows you to purchase gift cards for national and local retailers while helping the school. You pay the face value for the gift card, but PAASH will get a percentage of the sale. Join PAASH this Monday, May 7; Monday, May 14; and/or Monday, May 21 between 7 and 9 a.m. in the Cyber Cafe to learn more about the program and/or place an order.
Put Your Used Uniforms to Good Use!
Perhaps your child has outgrown this year's uniforms, or your soon-to-be graduate has no use for his/her blazer. If so, please consider donating these items to PAASH for a used uniform sale. Whether you have jumpers, skirts, shirts, pants, sweaters, PE clothes or other ASH gear, donating your child's gently-used uniforms will help others in our community and won't clutter your closet. PAASH requests you simply drop items off at the Field House, labeled "PAASH Used Uniform Sale" by Tuesday, May 15.
Faculty/Staff Prize Day
On Friday, June 15, PAASH will host the Faculty/Staff Prize Day to express our sincere appreciation for all that these talented professionals have done for our children throughout the school year. In order to prepare for this luncheon and purchase gifts ("prizes") for our faculty and staff, we kindly ask for your support with a donation of $25 or more from each family in order to cover the costs. We typically host approximately 120-150 faculty and staff and request this donation to show our continued thanks.
Checks may be made payable to PAASH, noting Faculty/Staff Prize Day, and it can be mailed to the school (labeled attn: PAASH), or delivered to the Field House. For planning purposes, we would appreciate receiving donations no later than June 1. We will use your donations to purchase gift cards through the Scrips program so that your donation is stretched even further to support ASH. The Advancement Office will send you an in-kind donation letter for your support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michelle Jonna at michellejonna@mac.com or at 248-755-3543. We thank you for you continued support of our dedicated faculty and staff.
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ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART