Due to the forecast for ice and snow on March 2, the SHCOG gathering for alumni has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. All high school or college age alums are invited to attend to discuss how the Academy lives the five Goals of Sacred Heart education. For further information, please contact Steering Committee Co-Chairs Sandy Ahlheim or Joan Runge, or call 636-946-6127.

Online registration for conferences will be available Feb. 10 at 8:30 a.m. through Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.

Based on afternoon weather predictions and recommendations of MODOT, we will have early dismissal at 1 p.m.

1. We will use normal dismissal procedures during the 1:00–1:30 time frame.
2. If your child is normally in late dismissal and you come through the line between 1:00–1:30, we will send a runner to retrieve your child from the late dismissal location.
3. If you are not able to make it to the Academy to pick up your child by 1:30, be assured that your child will be well cared for until you arrive.
4. All after-school activities are cancelled.

The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2014. This means that, by Feb. 15, FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment must receive:

1. your application,
2. a copy of your tax return, as submitted to the IRS, and
3. a copy of your W-2 forms.

To begin the application process, click here.

While we are aware that the IRS has delayed the opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns, this does not affect our Tuition Assistance application deadline. Your tax return does not need to be processed by the IRS before you can apply for assistance; it just needs to be submitted to the IRS. You can submit your 2013 tax returns as in any normal year. It is simply that the IRS does not plan to begin reviewing returns before Jan. 31 (according to the Dec. 18, 2013 IRS news release IR-2013-100).

Most of us were not even aware that a similar situation existed last year. The IRS did not begin reviewing returns until Jan. 30, following January tax law changes made by Congress on Jan. 1 under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA). The extensive set of ATRA tax changes affected many 2012 tax returns, which led to the late January opening.

In a contest celebrating St. Louis’ 250th birthday, the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne was among the top 50 in STL250’s “Cakeway to the West” voting. In mid-February, a 4-ft. tall fiberglass cake will arrive for display on or near the Shrine. Its interactive design will enable visitors to learn more about the Shrine. Learn more at stl250.org.

Parents, new sessions of after-school activities will be starting soon. Information and registration forms can be found on the Clubs/Activities page of the Parent Portal.

We were saddened to learn of the death of longtime Academy teacher Mrs. Sue Hurst. Her funeral will be Monday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. at Ascension Church in Chesterfield.  Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Schrader Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin. Her obituary is found here.

Because of hazardous road conditions, the Academy will be closed on Tuesday, January 7.

Due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather, the Academy will be closed on Monday, January 6.