In The Middle
December
Middle School News
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas
and a
Joyous holiday season!
Christmas Activities..
Avenue Singers:
December 7 - Canal Place at 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 New Orleans Country Club
December 10 - Place St. Charles at 11:30 a.m.
December 13 - Celebration in the Oaks at 7:00 p.m.
Kris Kringle exchange
On Tuesday, December 11 each MS student will randomly select a name of another MS student. The girls will write notes with clues to their Kris Kringle on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, December 14 at 2:30 we will have a Christmas party and gift exchange in Rosary Hall. The gift can cost no more than $5.00. Creativity is encouraged! This activity, which crosses the four grade levels and the faculty, is a wonderful community building experience!
5th Grade Scrooge performance: December 14, 8:00 a.m. in Rosary Hall
MS Christmas Celebration: December 18, 9:00 arrival; performance at 11:30 a.m. in the Nims Center
Nice clothes, no school uniform; Dismissal following performance, no MASH available
Christmas Basket Liturgy: December 19, 9:00 a.m. Nims Center; Dress uniform required
Advent.
As we begin the new liturgical season of Advent, a time of waiting and preparation for our King, Jesus, the Middle School will be celebrating in a variety of ways. Every morning, there will be an assembly for an Advent wreath lighting, prayer, and presentation by the 6th grade of their Jesse Tree decorations. The Jesse Tree is a traditional Catholic method of recalling the genealogy and ancestor of Jesus. In Religion classes, the students will continue to study the liturgical calendar. A special daily Advent calendar will be shared and given for use at school and home. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the coming of Christ as history, purpose and cultural celebrations of Advent will also be discussed. Finally, St. Nicholas Day, on December 6th will be remembered with a treat. We look forward to joyfully preparing ourselves for the coming of Jesus as a child at Christmas.
Thanks to..
.all of the students who participated in the Halloween costume/ casual dress day. We raised $314.00 to donate to the California Fire victims.
.the room mothers who provided delicious treats after the Halloween costume contest.
.Camille LeGardeur and her mom, Tara Doskey, for Halloween cookie treats for the faculty. They were yummy!
.the Auction Committee Chairs for the ASH Auction - "Lights, Cameras, Auction!" Regina Guerra, Anne Guillot, Sarah Hoffman, Colleen McLeod, Nancy Walshe, and Angela Zimmer created a beautiful Hollywood South environment in the Nims Center. The evening was lovely with fabulous auction items and delicious food and drink. Thanks moms!
.Julie Cressy and Darby for the delicious blueberry pie for the faculty
.the families who provided a delicious Faculty Appreciation Lunch before the Thanksgiving break. We appreciate your kindness! Michelle Miller, Marie Cahn, Libby Tittle, Tara Doskey, Tracy Lightfoot, Suzanne Kling, Jeanne Burvant, Julie Cressy, Jan Leonard, Elizabeth Brinson, Terri McCormack, Deb Neve, Cindy Soler, Monique Toso and Heather Zimmer
.the many families who donated canned food items which were donated to Second Harvest and then distributed to families in need.
.the families who participated in the Hearty Lunches program. The meals donated to Ozanam Inn were greatly appreciated!
.our Mother Elves, Deb Neve and Mitzi Taylor, and their helpers for creating such a beautiful and festive dining hall and campus for our girls. In the dining hall we have a Christmas tree beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments created by the MS students, gifts under the tree containing special presents, such as Free Style (free dress), Zoom Room (elevator pass), Mad Hatter (crazy hat), Bling Babe (jewelry that's tasteful yet typically not worn during school). The murals above the doors were created by each of our four grades, and large stockings and lighted wreaths adorn our dining hall entry doors. The entry gate on Carondelet is beautifully decorated with wreaths, garlands and red ribbons and is guarded by two tall, handsome and well dressed gents! The decorated guard gate is watched over by Santa himself! The front of the campus is beautifully decorated with wreaths, garlands, red bows and red poinsettias!
A beautiful sight for all to enjoy!
.the families who supported the book collection drive to aid St. Elizabeth’s Guild and the Head Start program.
Thanks to..
. the families who have already pledged to the Annual Giving Campaign. 100% MS participation would be outstanding!
Newspaper Recycling.
The next collection day is scheduled for Friday, December 7. Drop off is at the Rosary Campus under the bridge on Carondelet Street. Please bag or tie the papers. Keep saving those newspapers!
Sports News...
The Cross Country Team won the 2007 State Championship! That makes Back to Back State Titles!!!! Congratulations! We are proud of you!!
The Swim Team finished 6th overall at the State Championships. Courtney LaChute finished 14th in the 200 IM and 13th in the 100 Back. Congratulations! We are proud of you!
7th/8th Soccer and Basketball started Tuesday, Nov 27
6th Soccer started Wednesday, Nov 28
MS Soccer Game Schedule reminder.
Monday, Dec 3 7/8 Varsity Soccer vs Dominican 6:00 City Park
Wednesday, Dec 5 7/8 Varsity Soccer vs Mt. Carmel 5:30 City Park
Monday, Dec 10 7/8 Varsity Soccer vs Country Day 4:15 Pontiff Playground
Wednesday, Dec 12 7/8 Varsity Soccer vs McGehee V/JV 3:30/4:45 City Park
Wednesday, Dec 12 6th Soccer vs Trinity 3:30 CSA
Congratulations..
On Tuesday, November 13, our 5th and 6th grade Oratory semi-finals were held in the Assembly Room. The 5th grade orators were: Carrie Christmann, Maya Gore, Lauren McDougal and Sarah Normand. The 6th grade orators were: Jamie Gundlach, Allison MacPhaille, Katie Nelson, and Caroline Zimmer. The semi-final winners were: Lauren McDougal (5th) and Katie Nelson (6th). The MS Oratory finals will be held on January 17th.
The Middle School has again had a 100% acceptance rate for the Louisiana Music Educators Association District Honor Chorus. The following students were chosen:
Caroline Zimmer, Caitie Connick, Kristen Vicknair, Emily Chatelain, Nicole Rueb, Mary Elizabeth Garaudy, Bailey Hutchison, and Aimée Schott. They will perform in a city-wide honor choir of auditioned students under the direction of a nationally recognized guest clinician in February 2008 at Loyola University.
Congratulations..
Nicole Rueb, Ava McClain, and Mary Elizabeth Garaudy were accepted by a highly competitive audition process to the 2008 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Southern Division Children's Honor Choir to be held in Louisville, Kentucky March 5-8. They will perform with a distinguished guest conductor at the 2008 ACDA Southern Division Convention, which is the premier event for choral directors in eleven Southern states.
Mackenzie Dessens will dance the role of Clara in The Nutcracker presented by the Delta Festival Ballet with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Kaley Bent, Anne Elise Nicoladis, Amanda Bienvenue, and Brooke Bourgeois will perform several dances in the production.
Noelle Raymond will dance the role of Clara in The Nutcracker presented by the River Region Ballet. Madeleine Raymond will perform several dances in the production.
Caroline Korndorffer danced in The Nutcracker presented by New Orleans Ballet Theatre during the Thanksgiving break.
After School Activities.
The Spring semester registration forms will be sent out before we break for the holiday. Please print the form/forms which pertain to your daughter and return to Mrs. O’Keefe. We are continuing with the activities of the Fall semester and hope to add a new class on Mondays. stay tuned!
Uniforms..
During the holidays please take some time to verify uniform requirements and to put your daughter’s name in her clothes items. The uniform requirements are stated in the MS Handbook on page 30. Please pay special attention to the uniform shoe requirement.New Balance (grey) style WR790GB or those with Sperry Topsiders from last year that are in good condition may continue to wear them.
Feedback.
Thanks to the many families who responded to the conference survey. I appreciate your input. A large percentage responded that they would attend the Spring conference. That is wonderful news! Conference time is challenging for all, but an important part of the school year. The faculty work diligently preparing for conferences to give you an accurate picture of your daughter in the classroom. In the comment section of the survey many of you expressed your appreciation for the faculty. When you have a moment, your daughter’s teachers appreciate hearing your accolades personally.
Birthday wishes to..
Estelle Paulk 3rd
Mallory Rodriguez 5th
Alison Mikes 7th
Freddy-May AbiSamra 8th
Gabri Amenta 9th
Elana Neve 9th
Angelique Benitez 10th
Madeline Landry 11th
Shealynn Neve 12th
Bella Barre 13th
Hailey Housey 13th
Catherine Mills 15th
Bailey Batt 19th
Bond Bordelon 19th
Holly Kitziger 19th
Alexa Taylor 19th
Kasia Washington 19th
Coco Ellis 23rd
Noelle Raymond 25th
Lauren Holmes 28th
Olivia Larkins 29th
Happy New Year..See you on January 3rd!
December calendar follows.
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Middle School Parent Calendar
December
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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3 Day 4 |
4 Day 5 |
5 Day 1
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6 Day 2 |
7 Day 3
7:30 Newspaper recycling (drop off under bridge on RC)
11:30 - Ave Singers at Canal Place
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10 Day 4
11:30 - Ave Singers at Place St. Charles |
11 Day 5 |
12 Day 1
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13 Day 2
Bring snack
7:00 p.m.-Ave Singers at Celebration in the Oaks
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14 Day 3
Bring snack
8:00 5th Grade Scrooge for parents- RH |
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17 Day 4
Bring lunch - no Toulouse service |
18
11:30 - MS Christmas Celebration - Nims Center followed by dismissal
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19
9:00 Christmas Basket liturgy followed by dismissal
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Christmas Break
Dec 20 - January 2
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Classes resume on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008--------- |
