Academy of the Sacred Heart
Childpost
May 23, 2008
Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, or to your next door neighbor. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.
-Mother Teresa of Calcutta
There are many wonderful schools in New Orleans-schools that provide excellent programs and offer children opportunities to grow and learn in safe, nurturing environments. But as this school year comes to a close, we reflect on what we feel makes Sacred Heart such a special place. Always we return to fact that our program, our philosophy, our life lived-as Sacred Heart educator Janet Erskine Stuart wrote-centers on the Goals of Sacred Heart education-an education focusing on faith development, academic progress, social awareness, community-building, and personal growth. The Goals-intertwined as they are and must be-are what set us apart. As we say good-bye to each student-each child of the Sacred Heart-we marvel at what she has learned and how she has grown, and we realize how fortunate we have been to have shared this year with her. It's been a great year! Have a safe, restful, and happy summer!
Ending 2007-2008
Preschool Field Day:
On Monday, May 26, the Preschool girls will enjoy Field Day on the Mater Campus. Ms. Atkinson, our Preschool P.E. teacher, has organized a morning of activities and cooperative games for the girls. The teachers and Fourth Primary students will be helping. Your daughter should wear her ASH t-shirt/shorts and tennis shoes with socks. Don't forget to apply sunscreen before she arrives at school!
Fourth Primary Pixie Doll Raffle and Bake Sale:
"When is the Pixie Doll raffle?" is a frequent question among the students during these final days, but "What is a Pixie Doll?" is probably the bigger question for parents of Preschool girls. Pixie Dolls are handcrafted by the Fourth Primary students. They are made of used, found, and reclaimed pieces of fabric or clothing. Each doll has a story, and each is loved. The Fourth Primary girls raffle some of these special creations at the end of each school year. Monies raised go to support the charities they have chosen. This year's raffle and their last bake sale are scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, and we ask that you please send a few quarters in a zip lock bag so that your daughter can buy a treat or take a chance on winning a doll with whom she "truly identifies." Your daughter will submit her entry into an envelope and one winner is drawn for each doll.
Preschool Luau:
Next Wednesday, May 28, we will close out the school year with luau for the Preschool and Lower School students. Your PK and K daughter should wear a swimsuit under her ASH t-shirt/shorts and flip-flops (or water shoes). Please make sure to send a beach towel and to apply sunscreen at home.
You are invited to join in the fun and to say goodbye to your daughter's teacher beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be no carpool line on this day. Dismissal is from the luau. Please make sure to check out with your daughter's teacher and to check the classroom for any personal items before you leave.
Dining Hall News:
Please see the enclosed letter from School Food & Nutrition Services concerning this year's school lunch program. If you have a balance due to the Dining Hall, we ask that you take care of your bill immediately. Payments must be in cash. If you have questions, please contact the Dining Hall Manager, Andrea Veal (891-2926).
Kindergarten Spring Fling Video:
If you ordered a Spring Fling video, it should be in your Childpost envelope today. If there is a technical problem (e.g., no sound), please return the video to the office, but be sure your name is on it and the problem is noted.
Nap Mats:
Nap mats are available in Mrs. Villere's office until Wednesday, May 28. After that, they will be taken to the Bookstore on the Rosary Campus and will be available there when we return to school in August. The cost is $25.
Faith and Fun:
Living our faith is not something limited to religion classes and school days. We've enclosed an activity poster for your family to use this summer. We ask you to post it in a prominent place in your home and to work on some of the activities. Faith is caught-not taught!
Summer Reading:
Nothing can be more fun on a hot, lazy summer afternoon than to cool off with a good book. Our librarians have prepared a list of titles to help you find just the right one. Reading aloud to your daughter affords you an opportunity to enjoy each other's company and to share ideas, while providing books for your daughter to independently "read" allows her to experience the joy of looking at pictures, turning pages, and creating her own stories. Let the reading begin!
Preschool Closing Days:
Last day of School for Little Hearts (Toddlers/Nursery) Friday, May 23
Last day for Extended Day and ASH PLUS Friday, May 23
Noon Dismissal Days for Preschool (PK/K) M-T-W-May 26, 27, 28
Last day of School for Preschool (PK/K) Wednesday, May 28
Final Reports Mailed:
· Little Hearts students will receive a Special Communication the second week of June.
· Preschool students will receive a Progress Report the second week of June.
Manners for the Month:
We've worked hard this year to help your daughter recognize proper conduct and to use good manners with her classmates, teachers, and other adults. But in order to become a habit, these skills must be reinforced at home. Repetition is the key, and is the primary reason we re-introduce and stress the same manners each year. We want your daughter to be poised and confident in every type of social situation. Please help us. A good family "homework" assignment would be to encourage these behaviors throughout the summer. Here's a list of what we covered in 2007-2008:
September Make eye contact and say "Good Morning"
October Use "please" and "thank you"
November Practice "first-time listening"
December Practice patience
January "Let your light shine"
February Smile-a loving heart shows love by smiling
March Say "excuse me" and "I'm sorry"
April Practice good table manners
May Use kind words
Thank You.
. to the Room Mothers who have served their daughter's classes this year. Every teacher will tell you how much they rely on the room mothers to help with our many class activities. We are very grateful to our Toddler moms-Hilary Landry and Jennifer Miller; Nursery moms-JoAnn Davidson, Melissa Holmes, and Edie Pitt; PK moms- Elizabeth LeBlanc, Ellen Manning, and Suellen Maureau; and K moms-Kris Babin, Tricia Busha, and Jennifer Guillen.
. to all who helped to serve lunch in the Dining Hall this year. Those dads, moms (and grandmothers!), sporting their hairnets or baseball caps, always brightened our day!
. to all who participated with the Mothers' Club and Fathers' Club in so many ways throughout the school year. Parental involvement is a vital part of life at Sacred Heart, and we appreciate your support of our school and its many programs. We are especially grateful to the executive boards and committee chairs for coordinating so many activities that benefit the school-and your daughter!
Summer Workshops for Students:
Summer Group for Boys and Girls! led by Dr. Patricia Brockman, Ph.D. These friendship/social skills groups are for children ages 6-11 years. Contact Ms. Janice Foulks (jfoulks@ashrosary.org, 891-1230), ASH school counselor, for details.
Write from the Start, a multisensory handwriting program, sponsored by Crane Rehab Center. Pamphlets are available from Mrs. Leftwich at the front desk.
R.E.A.D. (Reading Enrichment and Development) programs, led by Marilyn Levin. Pamphlets are available from Mrs. Leftwich at the front desk
Looking Ahead to 2008-2009
Letter from Mrs. Higginbotham:
Enclosed with this Childpost is a letter from Mrs. Higginbotham with information about faculty changes for next year.
Uniforms for 2008-2009:
Enclosed with this Childpost is a sheet detailing the uniform requirements for next year. LH and PS uniforms will not change. For convenient shopping, Inka's will have one more road sale on Tuesday, July 15, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room on the Rosary Campus.
Carpool Form for 2008-2009:
Enclosed with this Childpost is the 2008-2009 Carpool Form which must be returned by July 11.
After School Activities for 2008-2009:
Attached is a list of after school offerings for next year. We will post the fliers and registration forms on the website beginning on Monday, June 16. Please be on the lookout for it!
Important Dates:
For those who are already thinking about next year:
Date Day Division Time
August 18 Monday LH/PS Parent Night (6:30 p.m.)
August 19 Tuesday LH/PS Noon dismissal (First day of school for ½ class)
August 21 Wednesday LH/PS Noon dismissal (First day of school for ½ class)
August 22 Thursday LH Noon dismissal (no ED or Plus)
PS Full day (no Plus)
August 23 Friday LH Noon dismissal (no ED or Plus)
PS Full day (no Plus)
August 25 Monday LH/PS ED begins for LH; ASH Plus begins for all
Please be on the lookout for emails and letters giving detailed information about 2008-2009!
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Little Hearts/Preschool: May 2008
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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25 |
26
PS-Noon Dismissal
PS Field Day-wear ASH red shorts/ASH t-shirt/tennis shoes
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27
PS-Noon Dismissal |
28
Noon Dismissal-
PS last day of school (no carpool line)
PS/LS Luau-
11:00 a.m. parents invited |
29
Happy Summer!
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30
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31
RC=Rosary Campus
MC=Mater Campus
DH=Dining Hall
AR=Assembly Room
NC=Nims Center
LH=T/N
PS=PK/K
LS=LS |
Enclosures:
-Letter from Mrs. Higginbotham
-Library Reading List
-Carpool Form
-Uniform Sheet
-Dining Hall Letter
-Faith and Fun Calendar
-2008-09 After School Offerings
-K Spring Fling Video (for those who ordered)
