The ASH Sustainability Club, SOTEC (Stewards of the Earth) is partnering with Spectrum ECycle to keep unwanted electronics out of our landfills (and basements!). So gather up those old computers and anything attached to them, telephone equipment, media storage, etc., and bring them to the school parking lot on Saturday morning, January 24.

[Electronics Recycling Event Flyer]

For a compete list of recyclable electronics, see http://spectrumecycle.com/what-we-take-3/.  There is no charge for recycling anything listed except “tube” TVs.  (The first TV per car is free, but $15 will be charged for each additional TV.) Please do not bring batteries, light bulbs, or smoke detectors. If you have questions, please contact Pam Walsh.

Looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer? The 2014 Academy ornament could be just the thing. It features the riverboat Franklin, with the following inscription: “This year we celebrate the 250th birthday of our neighbor city. St. Louis was more than 50 years old when five Religious of the Sacred Heart arrived there in 1818 on the Franklin. They brought Catholic education to an area where it would flourish for the next 196 years.” To purchase the 2014 ornament ($12 each), stop by the Advancement Office or call 636-946-5632.

Due to icy road conditions, school will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1.  Doors open at 8 a.m.

The 2014 Academy ornament will be available in mid-December. This 2.5″ wide, pewter ornament will cost $12. To pre-order, call the Advancement Office at 636-946-5632.

The Social Justice Leadership Council will be having a food drive to benefit New Hope Food Pantry on Philippine’s Feast Day, Tuesday, November 18. New Hope serves seven counties in Missouri and Illinois. They receive no local, state, or federal funding, so all of the funding comes from private contributions.

The Social Justice Council will be collecting boxed goods such as macaroni, noodles, crackers, cereal, cake mix, cereal bars, Pop-Tarts, rice, potatoes, cookies, juice boxes, stuffing, oatmeal, brownies, etc. Items should be placed in green bins outside of homerooms on or before Tuesday morning. Thank you for your support.

Are you looking for a way to re-connect with St. Philippine Duchesne? The Shrine is looking for people who have a love of Philippine and would like to share their love with others. Would you be willing to be a docent for two hours a month? Docents are scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings and afternoons. Also, docents are available on the first and third Saturday mornings and afternoons. No previous knowledge is necessary; training provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the Shrine office at 636-946-6127 or e-mail mglenn@ash1818.org.

Following months of conversations with various groups within the Academy community about our living of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education, we look forward to the next step in the Sacred Heart Commission on Goals process—reflections with a Visiting Team of Sacred Heart educators from schools in New Orleans, Houston, Chicago, Princeton, N.J. and Halifax. At the conclusion of their November 16–19 visit, the Visiting Team will read their summary reflections at an all-school assembly at 10:30 a.m. in Rauch Memorial.

• PARENTS are invited to participate in a group discussion with the Visiting Team on Tuesday, November 18, at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room.
• High school- and college-age ALUMNI are invited to join in a group conversation with the Team on Sunday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m., also in the Conference Room.

For further information, please contact Sandy Ahlheim or Joan Runge, Steering Committee Co-Chairs, 636-946-6127.

Did you know that you can make a donation online to the Academy of the Sacred Heart in honor of someone who’s special to you, or in memory of a departed family member or friend? Click here.

Since 2006, the Schnucks eScrip program has generated $17,217 in contributions to the Academy! We’re very grateful to Schnucks—and to the 320+ supporters who’ve signed up and made the Academy their designated school.

It’s easy to do. Pick up a Schnucks eScrip Community Card in the school office or at any Schnucks store, register it at www.escrip.com/schnucks.jsp or 1-800-931-6258, and Schnucks will contribute up to 3% of your purchases every time you shop and swipe your card.

It’s free… it’s easy… and it helps!

Shown at a recent recognition luncheon for top schools: Wendy Baka (center), manager of the Schnucks eScrip Program, with Academy Database Coordinator Josh McIntire and Events Coordinator Jennifer Steck.

Beginning Monday, October 27, at 9 a.m., parents will be able to sign up for next month’s Parent-Teacher Conferences via PT Conference Maker. The link will NOT be active until registration begins; registration will continue through Friday, November 7, at 9 a.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place November 12–14.