Heartbeat - Spring Edition

Carnival! Brazilian theme sparks 10th annual L’Esprit Samba time! The Brazilian theme of this year’s L’Esprit de

Chairs (from l) Claire O’Grady, Michelle Krage and Maria Cieciura created a Brazilian extravaganza.

Sacré Coeur added a lively Latin rhythm to the annual “Spirit of Sacred Heart” dinner dance. From costumed, boa-clad samba dancers, to the “Taste of Brazil” coffee favor, to the feathered mask centerpieces (made by the students), the festival flavor was in full force.

This year’s auction featured dinners, trips (one to Rio, of course), concerts and an instant wine cellar. But the biggest bid of the night went to “Dinner with Nana and YaYa” a Greek/Italian feast prepared by the moms of two of the event chairs! “Cheek

pinching included with the package.” The auction, chaired by Kerry O’Brien Judy, raised $200,000 for the Schools.

The 10th Annual Sacred Heart Schools Goal Award was presented to Nancy Meyerson, accepting as Board Chair for this year’s recipient, Care for Real. This neighborhood food pantry exemplifies Goal 3, a social awareness which impels to action. (see pg.4)

More than 500 guests enjoyed the grand gala, organized by the Parents of the Heart and chaired by the dedicated trio of Claire O’Grady, Michelle Krage and Maria Cieciura. The event netted nearly $350,000 for SHS.

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Volume 30 No. 2

External Math Team lauds SHS program How would the Schools’ math program look to a panel of outside specialists? This question was answered in February when the External Review Team (ERT) spent three days visiting and assessing every math level. Their findings are being used to further align the curriculum to provide the best education possible for Sacred Heart students.

Stephen Puricelli, Head of Middle School, spearheaded the visit after learning that fellow Sacred Heart school Villa Duchesne in St. Louis uses ERTs to review their curriculum on a cyclical basis.

“We put together a great team of professionals in the field,” Puricelli said.

They are Dr. Laurie Jordan, a professor at the Center for Science and Math Education from Loyola University, Mr. John Balaban, a long-time math teacher at St. Ignatius College Prep, and Ms. Ellen Davidson, who has taught math at every level from primary school through advanced math during her nine years in the Sacred Heart high school in the 1980s and 90s.

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They found much to like on Sheridan Road. “The dedication of the teachers to deliver a quality program is very impressive,” said Jordan. “SHS is a fabulous place to learn and grow. I loved being a part of it.”

This thought was echoed by Balaban, who said, “The loving, caring adults in the

building, listenJordan’s suggestion of “time ing, encouraging for vertical integration meetings and supporting for the math teachers” is already the students, was in the works. most impresA framework for growth sive.”

The Division Heads look for Davidson, ward to using the ERT’s written who knows narratives as the framework for Sacred Heart future growth. As they moniwell from havtored their classroom visits, the ing spent eight The Math Team: (front) John Balaban, (front from r) Ellen Davidson and Laurie Division Heads found that the Jordan, join the Academic Team: (from l) Sally Sharp, Meg Steele, Nat Wilburn, years teaching visitors seemed especially pleased Mary Ann Ligon and Stephen Puricelli, before a day of class visits. in the Acadwith the openness and respect of emy, albeit 20 the teachers toward the students. “They They liked that the divisions continued to years ago, agreed. “Sacred Heart does explore various math programs and found were impressed that teachers allowed stunot just pay lip service to the notion of dents to present alternative solutions to many of them “exciting.” educating the whole child. In addition to

Balaban suggested a look at the text- problems. These were honored and readdressing the students’ academic needs, books based on review of the Common Core warded!” In the end, Puricelli noted that the school includes social, spiritual and standards and thought an analysis of the the team “liked that we taught good, solid community opportunities.” She added, mathematics.” use of tablets would be in order.

“In this setting, no student is overlooked; From their look at the full scope of

Another suggestion by Davidson each one is trusted to make a contributhe math programming, the division heads would be to give the teachers a chance to tion to the community and eventually to learn from each other. “Allow time so that plan to use their “clear, honest feedback” the world beyond.” teachers can visit other math classes and to facilitate review of this discipline.

One of the visitors even described a see what is already being done so well.” teacher as a “rock star” who should be on

She was especially impressed with Final reflections...

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Sacred Heart left its own impression the strength of the primary program in

Each of the three team members visusing the Everyday Math series. “I sensed on the visiting team. Balaban quipped, ited approximately 20 math classes at all from every classroom teacher a willingness “I thought I was at St. Ignatius, but the levels. They made specific recommendato challenge themselves and their teaching students were younger!” Davidson said tions and noted exceptional strengths. One techniques,” all with the students in mind. that despite the fact that the school has common thought was that allotting more “Just as impressive was the commitment to so many more students and more space, meeting time for teachers to learn what provide for the learning styles and abilities there is “still a willingness to evolve.” Jorpreceding grade levels had accomplished dan noted, “I can’t wait for your students of each student.” would facilitate coordination of materials. to come to Loyola University!”

Poetry Pals... familiarity breeds FRIENDSHIP We are lily pads in blue water, soaring birds, and new morning dew.

We are Algeria, Ireland, Russia and Brazil We are Muslim, Catholic and Jewish We are friends!

So reads the end of the poem “We are…” written by the 4th grade Poetry Pal students.

Poetry Pals is back! For the second year in a row, the students from SHS, the Muslim Community Center Fulltime School (MCC in Morton Grove) and Solomon Schechter Day School (Northbrook), have worked together to promote diversity while expressing themselves through writing poetry, dialogue, rhythm and song.

On March 6, the program celebrated its culminating event, which brought together 130 students, families and three distinct communities at MCC in Morton Grove.

Poetry Pals is a Chicago-area nonprofit creativity program that brings together kids (8-12 years old) from diverse cultural and faith communities. It includes their groundbreaking signature tri-faith program connecting Muslim, Jewish and Catholic schools. Sacred Heart is part of its largest grouping.

The mission of Poetry Pals “is to build bridges among young people and their communities in order to foster understanding and peace in a multicultural, multifaith society.”

It seems they are succeeding. In the words of Sacred Heart 4th grader Baha Kharoofa, “I liked Poetry Pals because I learned about the culture of other religions and their holidays.”

His classmate, Charlie Kost H4, simply said, “I enjoyed Poetry Pals because I

met a new friend.”

Elizabeth Gargano A4 echoed these sentiments, “It was awesome to meet new people!”

In November, students from participating schools first came together at the Muslim Day school touring the mosque, getting to know more about each other’s faith and Isabelle Ryan A4 (l) works on a poem with girls from the Mustraditions, and writing and lim and Jewish schools during a Poetry Pals encounter at SHS. performing poetry together.

In January, the students Solomon Schechter Jewish Day School to gathered again, this time at Sacred Heart. visit their temple and learn about Jewish Students took a tour of the school, learned traditions. more about Catholic traditions and dis- “I am very grateful to the parents cussed, wrote, and performed poetry about and faculty for their overwhelming suptheir favorite holidays. port of this wonderful program,” said

In February, students again met at Mary Ann Ligon, Lower School Head.

School News

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A super show on super Sunday...Schools Rock on a day for superlatives Schools Rock, the Annual SHS Variety Show, falls on Super Bowl Sunday. And a super show it is! Magic, gymnastics, a tribute to Abbott and Costello and a plethora of dance and song performances were some of the 26 acts of Schools Rock on February 3. For the first time in its 11 years, the show moved to the SHS stage in the Campbell Building.

A packed house saw parents and family members at times join in to play instruments, recite poetry, juggle, or

perform comedy acts with their children.

Repeat acts have grown with the show. Through the years, the “Derek and Will Magic Show” has gained more sleight of hand. An Academy girl has been delivering her evolving stand-up comedy act to the increasing guffaws of the audience since her Lower School days. Even Mr. Wilburn made a guest appearance dancing Gangnam Style!

The reviews are in. It’s a smash hit!

Cardinal George at SHS Francis Cardinal George celebrated the Epiphany Mass at SHS on Jan. 9. The community attending enjoyed his spirited retelling of the story of the Three Kings. The Cardinal then spent several hours greeting teachers and parents at a reception in the Driehaus Center, displaying his charm, wit and genuine love for people.

Presto! Derek Dingens and Will Cieciura 5th grade present their “Magic Show”

Lily Harmon & Kate Ginn (A2) Second graders dance to “Baby I’m a Star.” performing their comedy act.

Class celebrates World Read Aloud Day

Door Decor contest winner “Our School Spirit is Out of the Ballpark!” The Business Office ran away with the prize for this depiction of “Team Sacred Heart.”

Girls display the latest book Michael Vey as they Skype with author Richard Evans.

World Read Aloud Day, March 6, promotes the importance of oral reading. To celebrate, A4 invited “secret readers” to come into the classroom and share their favorite book or poem. Twelve parents surprised their children and came to school and read to the class, and the students also spoke to a #1 New York Times bestselling author via Skype!

The girls Skyped with Richard Paul Evans, bestselling author of the Michael Vey series, which teacher Julie Reinhardt has read to them.

“The girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience,” said Mrs. Reinhardt, especially their Skype session with Richard Paul Evans. “He was so eager to answer all the questions that were tossed at him.” He shared with the girls what he loves about writing, explained how each of the main characters got their names, and he even gave the girls a preview of the 3rd Michael Vey book!

Julie Reinhardt said her class “loved how such a famous person was so very nice to them, was interested in what they had to say, and enjoyed hearing their suggestions for his future books in the Michael Vey series.”

The also were thrilled to have their moms and dads surprise them with snippets from their favorite books. One dad read from Charlotte’s Web. LEFT: Mrs. Maura Starshak kept the girls enthralled with “Island of the Blue Dolphins.”

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Punxsutawney Phil’s helpers Parker Chambliss H1 and Christopher Chambliss H3 assisted Dr. Sally Sharp in the annual appearance of the Ground Hog on Feb. 2.

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Students concentrate on their answers during the annual Middle School Spelling Bee, organized by teacher Mark Anderson.

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Matt “Coach” Manley surprised the 4th grade Chapter Chat students as the Mystery Reader in February. During the session, Mr. Manley and the students discussed the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder by R.J. Palacio. The students concurred that Mr. Manley was “awesome!”

Chapter Chat is an After School program for 4th and 5th graders. Participants read books selected by a committee. They attend periodic After School “Chapter Chats,” which feature “mystery readers” who read a favorite chapter or passage from one of the challenge books.

2 T he annual “Love Match” In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, students were decked out in costume for the annual “Love Match,” pitting Hardey 8 against the Academy 8. The Academy won a hard-fought game of volleyball while the boys narrowly beat the girls in a frenetic, fast-paced basketball match.

3 C hicago Pride Day Parade Grade 1 annually observes Chicago Pride Day with a parade featuring all the things that make Chicagoans proud. As part of the unit on Chicago, each class learned and recited interesting facts about Chicago during the parade and also ate a special lunch of Chicago style hot dogs.

4A ustrian teacher visits These boys welcomed visiting Austrian music teacher, Mrs. Chih Prinz-Lien (below center) and Woodlands Teacher, Elizabeth Kurowski. Both were looking to observe innovative music approaches to take back to their schools.

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FACULTY PROFILES Heartbeat profiles two of the 5th grade teachers.

Andrea Jones

Lynn Patterson

Years at Sacred Heart – 10 years Area of responsibility – 5th grade Hardey teacher

Years at Sacred Heart – 25 years

What are the unique challenges of teaching 5th grade boys?

There are many challenges in teaching fifth grade but the biggest challenge is finding enough time to get through all the information the boys need to move on to the sixth grade.

What are the greatest rewards? There are many rewards to teaching the boys. I really enjoy watching how much they grow from September to June.

I grew up in – up in Oak Brook, IL. Personal hero or heroine – My parents.

Currently I’m – getting ready to go to Florida for spring break.

If I could do it all over – I would not change a thing.

My family says I – am patient and understanding.

Now I’m reading – I wish I had time to read.

I’d like to have dinner with – I would love to have dinner with Grant Achatz. I think he would have fabulous stories to tell about his life and restaurant.

Schooling – M.Ed. National-Louis University; B.A. National-Louis University In school I was known – for being very talkative.

Favorite “junk” food is – I love all kinds of dessert.

I spend my “free” time – I don’t have a lot of free time.

My two kids keep me very busy.

Your proudest moment – each time one of my kids does something that makes me laugh, I realize how proud I am to be their mom.

Favorite school memory – my favorite memory of school would have to be my second grade teacher. She was such a great person. I loved the whole year. We would have lunch together once a month with my mother, and would always stop and get ice cream on the way back to school.

Area of responsibility – 5th grade Academy teacher After 25 years of teaching, what keeps things fresh? – The students. I am constantly amazed by their enthusiasm, intelligence, and talents. I honestly learn a new insight from my students every single day.

Coach Watts with some of the SHS debaters.

2nd year Debate Team excels

Any previous Sacred Heart connection? No previous SH connection before I started here, but both of my daughters graduated from Sheridan Road.

What are your girls doing now? Currently both of my daughters are studying at Columbia University in New York City. My oldest daughter, Marla A’05, will graduate this May and my younger daughter, Elisa A’08, is in her freshman year.

I grew up in – Minnesota.

The second debate season ever for SHS concluded with a bang. At the Chicago Middle School Debate League Championship on March 9, the Hardey teams of David Dingens/Mick Magee and Kyle Aitcheson/ Patrick Beale-DelVecchio finished undefeated. They finished in 9th and 12th place out of 93 teams. In addition, out of 186 individuals, George Andrews received a 16th place speaker award.

This season, 65 Middle School students competed in five tournaments, against 24 other Middle Schools. The Academy team was able to amass enough points to finish third overall in the City of Chicago while Hardey finished fourth. This is all the more remarkable as most of the SHS team consisted of first-year debaters, competing in a Junior Varsity Division meant for second year contestants.

In the Varsity division, Hardey and Academy teams had particularly strong performances. Overall, five of the top eight teams were from Hardey or Academy!

“Over the course of the season, the consistently outstanding performance of the entire group of young women of Academy 8 and the seven veteran debaters set the example for the entire team,” noted faculty advisor Charlie Watts.

Most Valuable Debater Awards, reflective of a whole season of excellence, were earned by Liza Kaniewski and Adam Clark.

Assistant coaches Max Lisy and Jackie BealeDelVecchio, along with Sally Sharp, Brenda Asare, and Christy Crandall, all contributed to the extraordinary success of the Debate Team.

Personal hero or heroine – My grandmother. She taught me to appreciate and respect the beautiful diversity in life all around us.

Currently I’m – Taking tap dance classes. I’m very devoted to it.

Now I’m reading – Into The Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea.

I’d like to have dinner with – My WHOLE family. We are spread far and wide.

Schooling – M.A. Northeastern Illinois University; B.A. Lawrence University, Wisconsin Your proudest moment – Every day when I speak to one of my daughters, I have a proudest moment. They are strong, intelligent young women committed to doing good for the world. I am so incredibly proud to be their mother.

Student Profile: Savita Gupta wins national contest The title “a girl for all seasons” would not be a stretch when applied to Academy 8th grader Savita Gupta.

She distinguished herself this month by winning a Gold Key from The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her fantasy/essay “Fire Dancer.” She was also chosen as one of only 30 entries out of thousands nationwide as a finalist for the American Voices award. This national award honors the best in show in each category.

Savita will miss receiving her Gold pin at the Chicago Regional Award Ceremony March 28 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She will be in India, where both her parents were born, visiting relatives.

But for Savita, it’s not about the prizes, but the joy of writing. “My dad told me that my thoughts were important and should be kept sacred. Writing is a way to do that,” she explained.

Her winning essay is a whimsical 3000-word story inspired by, of all things, the Sacred Heart Congé.

“When I saw the Fire Dancers perform in the gym at Congé, I was awed and couldn’t stop thinking about them. I even daydreamed about them,” she said. It was natural then, that when given a creative writing assignment in Mrs. Christine Meo’s class, she applied that topic to her penchant for fantasy.

A big fan of Harry Potter, Rick Riordon (The Lightning Thief) and all things science fiction, she let her imagination loose in this piece. Fire resonates throughout as she conveys her themes of peace and courage.

These days, one will find Savita in the SHS gym, either practicing with the 8th grade playoff-bound basketball team (for which she is a starter), or for her major role as Lina Lamont in the Middle School musical, Singin’ in the Rain.

“I love to sing and play the piano,” she says.

She also enjoys interacting with her brother Tivas, a Hardey 6th grader. He is a member of the SHS Debate Team and they bandy issues about as he practices for meets. He, in turn, helps her by discussing subjects for her upcoming mock trial in Mr. Charlie Watt’s class.

While busy with these endeavors, service and giving back is an especially important part of Savita’s life.

She spent time Teacher Christine Meo with Savita Gupta last summer working alongside migrants in fields in Bellingham, WA as part of the Agape program. This project allowed Savita to learn and serve the migrant farm worker community. She conducted a food drive and set up and ran a Food and Clothing Bank for the workers and their families.

Currently, she assists at the Howard Area Head Start as part of Middle School Service. On Tuesdays, she and 7 classmates spend the morning with underprivileged preschoolers. “They are so ready to give us a hug and play,” she says. “I think they miss more of an adult presence in their lives.” She points out that many of them are raised by single parents and that they appreciate the stimulus of another older person who cares for them.

“It’s like we are giving them the loving care that an older sibling would,” she notes. “I just love going.”

She plans, this summer, to join Woodlands and Josephinum in the Network project that examines the juvenile justice system, while also volunteering at Care for Real, a neighborhood social service agency.

Savita attributes much of her success and life vision to Sacred Heart Schools. “The teachers are fantastic…how they care about the students and want us all to succeed. They give special help and attention to each and every one of us.” She sums it up. “Sacred Heart brings out the best in us.”

Next year, Savita will enter St. Ignatius College Prep. “I value the Catholic atmosphere there and am very excited about starting this next stage of my life.”

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by Savita Gupta A8

Life at Stuart Country Day Savita spent a week in Princeton, NJ, as part of the SHS exchange program.

When I walked into Stuart for the first time, I was excited, anticipating, and more than a little nervous. I was immediately greeted by the school principal. After introducing myself, I received a warm handshake and smile that made me feel at ease.

Soon, I was greeted by all of the students and teachers that were so happy to meet me. I found myself enjoying classes and laughing at my new friends’ jokes.

Also, I enjoyed watching students interact with each other and participate in class using their iPads.

At meals, all the girls befriended me and we shared stories of our schools. At the end of the day, I would watch the upper school practice for their musical, Crazy for You. They, just like us, are incorporating tap dancing for the first time, and the result was so much fun to watch.

I developed strong friendships and was able to celebrate them at the end of the week at the 8th grade sleepover. At the sleepover, we watched the Upper School musical on opening night. It had really come together and was an impressive example of their hard work. Afterwards, we played board games and watched movies. It was a wonderful way to end the week.

In the morning after tearful goodbyes, I was taken to the airport and flew home to Chicago. On the way back, I enjoyed all of the memories of the wonderful times we had and of all of the friendships I made. shschicago.org

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GOAL Social Awareness

Each year, the Schools focus on one of the five Goals of Sacred Heart education. This year, the focus is Goal 3, “a social awareness which impels to action.” Numerous activities occu­r on and off campus to that end. Highlighted here are a few.

Speakers cover digital safety for students & parents

Care for Real ho Award; ties with

Devorah Heitner (top) shared insights on modern technology with parents, while Sarah Migas (below) impressed students with the seriousness of digital dangers Dr. Devorah Heitner brought her very wellreceived Digital Native workshop to SHS on January 11. She explored productive ways parents and teachers can “chat” with their children and students about privacy, texting, cell phone usage and other technology issues.

“Devorah’s presentation was exactly what SHS parents needed and wanted. She is a great presenter and offered interesting, relevant and up-to-date info on today’s fast-paced technology,” said Elizabeth Wilton, Sacred Heart’s K-5 Counselor.

Sacred Heart parents Beth Kost and Maria Cieciura both agree that the presentation was worthwhile. “Her examples were so relevant,” said Maria. “things we’ve all been experiencing. I would definitely recommend it.”

Beth found the handouts to be good resources in adjusting her own behavior and in setting an example for her children. For instance, she noted that asking permission of her children to post their photos online is a “simple lesson in modeling.”

Since the digital tools children use every day are the only reality they’ve ever known, the presentation is In our multicultural world, meant to help parents facilitate their children’s positive the school prepares and in- engagement with media and technology. spires students to be active, “We’re in the gray area because we didn’t grow up informed, and responsible with social media,” continued Maria. “Her workshop citizens locally, was very helpful and I would love to see her come back.” nationally, and globally.

In March, Sarah Migas, Internet Safety Specialist at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, spoke to students in grades 3-8. “She did a fantastic job of explaining the benefits and dangers of social media,” said Sue Heybach, Counselor. “She emphasized the importance of strong character traits, as any communication on social media reflects the kind of person one is.” She also reminded students that they should consider everything that they put on the internet to be public information.

TECH TALK

Recycling Superheros Save Earth!

Grade 2 kicks off their role as recycling ambassadors with a Superhero skit for the entire Primary School.

With George Washington (2nd grade teacher Nick Murawski) wondering if earth will be around for him to celebrate his 282nd birthday, the Superheros bound in to save the day! Plastic Patroller, Garbage Goddess, Metal Master and Plastic Princess, the Recycling Superheros, offer to teach ALL students about recycling and saving the earth.

They educate their audience on the finer points of plastic classification: what the numbers 1, 2, or 5 on a container mean. They explain which papers can be recycled and where the aluminum cans and staples go - right into the blue bin.

Garbage Goddess presented a poster illustrating which items are NOT recycled, and go to the garbage can.

She noted, “Food, baggies, wipes, paper towel, Kleenex, crayons or markers. It’s right on this poster!”

George Washington was impressed.

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Martha Mobarak, Morgan Benson and Alexandra Kerr proudly display their Prayer Dolls.

Prayer Dolls send message of love While providing Care for Real with foodstuffs and concrete help by way of books, bags and toys, Sacred Heart also wanted to provide food for the soul. Enter, Prayer Dolls. The 2nd graders made Prayer Dolls and then said a prayer for each person who might receive the doll.

These were placed in each of the bags made for the Care for Real clients so that “someone having a hard time at a hard time of day would know that someone at Sacred Heart was thinking of them,” noted Meghan Donahue, PS Religion teacher. She provided old fashioned clothespins, quilt squares from her grandmother’s collection and ribbon. The students then each made one doll, including drawing on a face and hair. The students loved this project so much they asked if they could make a prayer doll for themselves.

Justice Day expands students’ world throug On January 25, students took a break from their regular day to embrace art that educates about social justice, promotes respect for all people, and inspires action to make the world a better place.

Students from each grade participated in activities that shed light on issues of art, justice, and freedom.

While Care for Real, the SHS 2013 Goal Award Winner, was the focal point of many of the day’s activities, other groups were also featured.

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Superhero stars (from l) Emersyn Huxhold, Henry Jones, Alexa Shagory and Shouri Dharanipragada help save the earth.

birthdays to come!”

With that, the Superheros left one final message: “Help each other out and commit to saving the world…ONE PIECE OF GARBAGE AT A TIME!”

Students wrote the script, designed costumes and organize the production, under the direction of Jill Renn, 2nd grade teacher.

Care for Real Chairman Nancy Meyerson graciously accepted the 10th Annual Sacred Heart Schools Goal Award at L’Esprit de Sacred Coeur on Feb 9 at the Fairmont Hotel. The neighborhood social service agency, now in its 40th year in Edgewater, provides food, clothing and counseling services to those in need.

Meyerson told the 500+ audience how much the agency valued their growing relationship with the Schools. As one of the Schools’ service partners, Academy girls volunteer there once a month. The spring Food Drive collected more than a ton of needed food for them. But nowhere was that burgeoning connection more evident than at Justice Day (see below).

Care for Real touched many aspects of that day. Classes made lunches for their homeless clients; parent and student groups sewed sturdy patchwork bags for transporting foodstuffs home; groups made bookmarks for their lending library. The first grade read a book about a child without toys and then they donated a favorite toy to the Care For Real pantry.

This last project was turned

Bud, Not Buddy, a play showing at the Chicago Children’s Theater, was shown to the Lower School. It follows the journey of a young orphaned African-American searching for his father. The clues in a suitcase he carries with him lead him to adventures in Depression-era Michigan.

On his journey, he finds a community and home in a group of jazz musicians.

Kevin Coval is the author of many poetry collections, including American Library Association Book-of-the-Year

POTPOURRI Lunches for the homeless Hayden Radomski H2 and Nate Raub H2 work together to bag sack lunches for the homeless at Care for Real.

Efficient assembly lines of students distributed the fruit and snacks while others assembled the sandwiches. “Students were energetic helpers and felt good knowing they were doing good!” said Paz Salas, Service Coordinator.

GOAL 3 CRITERIA (From the revised Goals and Criteria, 2005)

1. The school educates to a critical consciousness that leads its total community to analyze and reflect on the values of society and

to act for justice.

2. The school offers all its members opportunities for direct service and advocacy and instills a life-long commitment to service.

3. The school is linked in a reciprocal manner with ministries among people who are poor, marginalized and suffering from injustice.

4. In our multicultural world, the school prepares and inspires students to be active, informed, and responsible citizens locally, nationally, and globally.

5. The school teaches respect for creation and prepares students to be stewards of the earth’s resources.

onored with Goal h SHS heightened into a ceremony of sorts. Students were encouraged to bring a toy of theirs that they felt another child might enjoy playing with or a book they might like to read.

“We tried to stress to families that although it was nice to go and buy something new, we really wanted the students to fully grasp the concept of giving,” said teacher Karen Weckman. Each class took time for students to share their items and fill a basket with gifts. Nearly 70 toys/books were collected.

“A few students did struggle to give things away they still liked, but even this spurred great discussions about sharing,” noted Weckman. “They shared memories about their toys that were quite cute!”

ADAM CLARK:

Geography Bee Champ – two years running

Two-time school champion on his way to state finals.

Nancy Meyerson, Chair of the Care for Real Board, accepts the Goal Award from Nat Wilburn, Head of Schools.

Below left: Zzaje Jean A1 displays a favorite book she is donating to Care for Real to her class, while telling a story about it.

Below: Paul Dykstra H1 and Teddy Korte H1 present their toys to Care for Real on Justice Day.

gh the arts finalist Slingshots: A Hip-Hop Poetica. He worked with the Middle School.

With Too Many Toys, Award-winner David Shannon shows that an entertaining story and your own imagination are the very best toys of all when Spencer, a kid with too many toys, struggles to persuade his mother that all of his toys are his favorite.

Adam Shames and Poetry Pals create a space for students of different backgrounds to come together and share

their cultural experiences with each other while writing and performing their own original poetry. (see article p. 1)

ART WORKS used design and the arts to educate the public about significant human rights and environmental issues in the world.

Through all these presenters, students expanded their minds, opened their eyes and ultimately reflected on what they can do to make the world a better place.

“Royal Chitwan National Park, the site of a tiger-habitat restoration project, is in the foothills of the most populous Himalayan Kingdom. Name that country.” a) Nepal b) Iran c) Bhutan Don’t know the answer? Well, Adam Clark does! The answer is A.

Adam Clark H8 fell in love with geography when he was six years old.

“One time when I was six years old, I was bored and I took out a talking globe I got for Christmas. It had some games on it that you could play like finding a certain number of countries, cities, or oceans in a minute. That got me interested in geography and from then on I enjoyed studying different maps.”

Last year, Adam Clark competed in Sacred Heart Schools Geography Bee (Geo Bee) and qualified (based on taking a test) to move to the state level. This year, Adam Clark has repeated his victory. His regional test score put him in the top 100 finishers in the entire state. He will compete in the National Geography Bee in April vying for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC for the National Finals in May.

When asked to what he attributed this unprecedented SHS two-peat, he cited preparation.“I studied the National Geographic Fact Book and a variety of maps. Also, I look at Google maps.”

Clark’s favorite part about studying geography is all the places he gets to learn about. “While learning about interesting areas all over the world,

I have Adam Clark H8 displays his many Geography Bee medal. places in mind I hope to travel to someday.”

Clark said.

Studying and competing in geography bees does not come without preparation and hours of studying.

Both of Clark’s parents help him memorize capitals, mountain ranges, lakes, and much more, but Clark also spends a lot of time studying on his own.

The easiest questions for Clark are the ones about the U.S. because the Clark family has taken many road trips across the country. “We stop at many historical sites and that helps me because sometimes the Geo Bee questions are related to history.”

The hardest questions, Clark explained, are the ones about Oceania and the Eastern Caribbean. “There are so many small islands and it is hard to memorize all of them and their capitals.”

Going into this year’s competition, Clark feels more confident because he knows what to expect.

“Last year I almost made it to a qualifying round except I got one question wrong. I realized I answered too quickly and should have taken a few seconds to decide because I would have gotten it right. My goal is to make it into the qualifying rounds this year.

The questions at the state level are harder than the school Geo Bee or the state qualifying test.”

Shoes galore!

Brynn Fullerton, Grace Garber and Dylan Krage 3rd grade display a few of the 300 shoes collected in the Spring Shoe Drive! The gently used shoes were donated to Care For real and Howard Area Community Center.

Students collected, sorted and boxed the shoes for transport.

Food Drive tops a ton!

Martha Mobarak, Kate Ginn and Delia Mobarak (all A2) did a good selling job with their sign. Almost

two vans full of food were collected in the recent spring Food Drive. The volunteer parents who were delivering had to come back for more loads! More than one ton of food was donated. This included a lot of proteins; dried beans, canned tuna, salmon, chicken and corned beef as well as peanut butter, soups, canned pasta meals and cereals.

Pennies for Sandy relief Ana Sanchez A3 (l), Shouri Dharanipragada H2 and Adrienne Leone A3 proudly display some of the funds collected in the Penny Drive during Spring Spirit Week, as part of the Red/White Team competition. The Schools raised a total of $458 through Spirit Week’s Penny Power Competition. “The monies are being raised for American Red Cross to assist with continued needs from superstorm Sandy.” said Spirit Week coordinator Dr. Sally Sharp.

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GIVING

UPDATES Society of 1876 Giving toward Goal honors Jim Guerin

Olivia Klevorn A’09

On what would have been his 75th Reunion, the Schools pay tribute to one of Hardey’s first graduates

Annual Fund update The SHS Annual Fund allows Sacred Heart to say yes to opportunities that enhance the Schools’ academic programs. To date, the Fund is at 79% of its $850,000 goal in cash and fullfilled pledges.

The tremendous success of the campaign is due in great part to the hard work of the Fund Chairs. Julie and Jeff Hesse, along with Lynn and Dustan Beier, 2012-13 Chairs, are working to make this campaign the best ever. They are assisted by Alumni Reps Mary McCauley Clark A’84 and Kelly Ryan H’87. and Parents of Alumni Representatives Janice and Kevin Lee.

Annual giving is the most efficient and financially significant source of charitable support to the Schools, as $.97 of every $1 goes to the bottom line. Gifts to the Fund help maintain a 9:1 student/teacher ratio, a safe campus and enriching school programs.

The Fund closes June 1, 2013.

It is fitting that James Warren Guerin, H ‘37, a member of Hardey Preparatory School for Boys’ first graduating class, was also one of the first alumni Jim Guerin H’37 with his Hardey to support Sacred Heart Schools in Tour Guide Ryan Kaplan at his 60th his estate plans. reunion.

Jim attended Hardey for only one year as an eighth grade student, gratitude for the significant part all but, having continued his education things Hardey Prep played in his own at other area Catholic institutions, he formation.

After his death in 2007, Sacred once shared, “I say with ever endur- Heart Schools learned that Jim’s ing gratitude to the superb RSCJ commitment to Hardey Prep was faculty that my year as a member of truly lifelong.

It was fitting that he Hardey’s first graduating class was made a significant donaamong my haption to the initiative to repiest on any cam- The Society of 1876 store the chapel, effecting pus.” honors those who the immediate completion

By correspondence, especially provide for the Schools of this important work returning the holy space with the students, through a planned gift to its original purpose of Guerin remained or bequest. prayer and reflection. a faithful alumnus

Sacred Heart from his homes in Schools forever remains exCalifornia and Idaho. But when the 60th anniversary tremely grateful to Jim Guerin for of his graduation loomed, he helped his faithful support of Sacred Heart to find two other classmates and the education. three reunited at Sheridan Road For more information about the Society of to celebrate the great occasion.

Happy memories were rekindled 1876, visit www.shschicago.plannedgiving. there of Mother Crilly, Mother org or contact Lindsey Lopez, Development Fulton, French classes, ball games, Director, at 773-681-8410 or at lindsey. and, especially, the quiet peace of lopez@shschicago.org. the chapel, and, along with that,

The Society Page RSCJ CONNECTIONS Sr. Mary McMahon, RSCJ, met Head of Schools Nat Wilburn at the Network conference “How We Are Catholic II” in San Francisco in mid-March.

Sr. Clare Pratt, RSCJ, spoke by phone with ABC news anchor Diane Sawyer immediately after white smoke appeared at the Vatican, indicating a new pope had been elected. When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was announced as Pope Francis, Sr. Pratt was tapped as an expert commentator. When

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asked if she had any hopes for the new pontiff and the Church, Sister Pratt replied that she hoped the new pope would re-emphasize the documents of the Second Vatican Council, citing Gaudium et Spes, which begins, “The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the (people) of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ.”

Sister Pratt, speaking from her office in Oakwood, CA, noted that the Religious were across the hall glued to the TV coverage. Also on air with Diane Sawyer was ABC News contributor Cokie Roberts, a Sacred Heart alumna, who connected the network with Sister Pratt.

Two 4th grade teachers from Convent of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, LA, visited Sheridan Road. Cindy Soler and Brynn Johnson observed math classes with Mrs. Ligon (l), Lower School Head.

Arona Puttrich, SHS Business Manager for 25 years and mom of Alysse Piggott A’07 and Brad Piggott H’09, receives her Tres Bien medal from Nat Wilbun upon her leaving the Schools. Godspeed!

Why did you choose Northside College Prep H.S? I thought it would provide me with the greatest opportunity and academic rigor. I also felt that I fit in well with the independently driven student body the school attracts.

How did you become involved in acting?

When I was five years old my mother took me to see a production of A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater. I was intrigued by the child actors in the production. The next year I auditioned for the show and was cast in a minor role. My experience with that production was the beginning of my love affair with acting.

What productions have you been in?

I had the leading role in Northside’s Twelfth Night (2012) and Moon Over Buffalo (2013).

I currently perform with Northsides’s advance chorus and received a four-year scholarship for Jazz vocalist at the Merit School of Music.

What was the biggest transitional change for you going from the Academy to Northside College Prep High School?

While at Sacred Heart, I was in school with a family of girls I had known since Kindergarten. When I got to Northside, I knew nothing and no one. I was in Kindergarten all over again! In elementary school, teachers and parents are always looking for ways to guide you through any difficulties you may encounter. At Northside, teachers expect you to manage your own affairs. I did a lot of maturing in four short years.

Did Sacred Heart prepare you for high school? If so, how so?

The most important thing Sacred Heart taught me was how to be a person of integrity. If a person can learn this lesson, he or she will always strive to make the right choices, fulfill academic requirements, respect the teachers and the learning process, and help to enrich the culture of the school.

Sacred Heart challenges children to be good citizens, and in high school, when facing peer pressure, that challenge can be even greater.

Have you kept in touch with your SHS classmates?

I am still close with many of my Sacred Heart classmates; you always manage to stay connected to the people who are most important.

How do you feel about your early acceptance to Yale?

I am both anxious and excited! I am going to visit the campus in about a month, and I am a constant presence on the Facebook page and the Admitted Students Website. I cannot wait to begin my time as a Yale Bulldog!

Summer at Sacred Heart offers top-notch recreational and academic programs in a fun, safe environment. Our camp is proud of our low student-to-adult ratio, our lifeguard on staff, flexibility in scheduling and much, much more!

JUNE 17- JULY 26 – Summer at Sacred Heart camp offers: • Activities for children ages 3-15 • Full and Half-Day Options • Recreational Programs; arts, crafts, games, songs • Afternoon Beach Fun • Weekly Field Trips • Academic Programs for reinforcement/enrichment • Service Projects • Camp Overnight

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1940s Rosemary O’Neil ASH’42 was chosen to receive the Cor Unum Award representing the AASH Central Region. She will accept the award at the National Conference in Omaha in April 2013.

1970s Betty Olivera ASH’73 is Assistant General Counsel of Huron Consulting Group in Chicago, married to Timothy Powell, who took her to her prom at Sheridan Road in December 1972 .

1980s Suzanne Leopoldi-Nichols ASH’85 is currently the Head of Shared Services for American Greetings. She is married with three children. Nathan 11, Albert 7 and Rachel 4.

1990s Jennifer A. Garrett A’92 is an author and motivational speaker. She will have a book released in March 2013, Move the Ball. How the Game of American Football can Help You Achieve Your Life Goals. Jennifer won GE Women’s Network Hall of Fame Real Life Hero Award in Dec. 2012.

Christopher Manshio H’94 welcomed son Lukas Sebastian Manshio September 7, 2012 Michael Salvatore H’95 opened Heritage Bicycles General Store in 2012. Customers can view the beautifully made bicycles while enjoying a pastry and delicious cup of coffee.

After spending three years helping establish Bowery Lane Bicycles (BLB) in New York City, Michael brought these beautiful bikes to his home town, Chicago. His venture is covered with an article in the April Chicago Magazine.

Clementine Muhrer Hoeing ‘98 and husband, Matt, welcomed another baby girl to their family this year. Savannah Lily joined her sisters, Autumn and Allison, on November 9, 2012. Granny and Grandpa (Roberta and Henry Muhrer-faculty/staff) were overjoyed to add a 10th grandchild to the mix.

Kristen Ban A’99 will be graduating in June from the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and beginning residency in general surgery.

Jennie Przybylo A‘99 co-authored a book titled Do Good Well: Your Guide to Leadership, Action, and Social Innovation. This book captures the entrepreneurial and creative spirit of today’s most talented young leaders. It is the comprehensive must-read for anyone motivated to effect meaningful, sustainable change. (See article below) 2000s Alexandra O. Sparr A’01 is taking a 4 month trip around the world beginning in July.

Lauren Drake A’01 is finishing up medical school at University of Maryland. She hopes to become a family physician.

Sara Shaaban A’05 was awarded the 2013 Unsung Heroine Award by the Cook County Board, State of Illinois, for outstanding community service. She is pictured with emcee

for the ceremony Merri Dee, President of AARP. Since the age of 12, Sara has raised funds, then implemented a project each summer to improve the quality of life for the La Promesa village of women and children in Costa Rica. This award was given to Sara in a ceremony in her honor at the Cultural Center in Chicago on March 12.

Ali Drake A’07 is attending University of Miami (FL) and is hoping to become a teacher.

Lauren Bettuzzi A’08 (pictured at right in Singapore) is studying abroad in Singapore through the Global Citizen’s program at Villanova University. The program consists of eight weeks of classes and an eight-week internship at a business firm running from January 9 to May 4. She will do her internship at KPMG, one of the Big Four Accounting firms. Lauren is a 2011 grad of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart.

Olivia Klevorn A’09 was accepted into Yale, early decision, and will attend in the fall.

Michael Shanahan H’10 a junior at St. Ignatius, received a runner up medal at the Catholic League Wrestling Championship.

He is ranked No. 4 in Class 2A by Illinois Best Weekly. His story of being adopted by the Shanahans from an orphanage in Kazakhstan at age 10 was covered in The Chicago Sun Times.

Grace Parker A’10 appeared as TiMoune in Once on this Island at Loyola Academy. And as fate would have it, her sister Constance, a 5th grader at SHS, will be playing Little TiMoune!

Alumni Spotlight: Jennie Przybylo A’99 publishes book on service While busy with her s tudies at Stanford Medical School, Jennifer Przybylo, A’99, has her eyes on Amazon.com these days. Amazon rolled out her book, Do Good Well: Your Guide to Leadership, Action, and Social Innovation on March 25.

The book, which she coauthored with Nina Vasan, grew out of her years of service begun at Sacred Heart Schools. She wanted to create a “howto” manual for social change, geared especially to students and young adults.

“And because we wanted the book to be a fun read, we made sure to add a dash of humor and good spirit wherever possible!” Przybylo said.

“As the name suggests, the topics covered in the book are very much in keeping with the SHS Goals and Criteria and are ultimately very much a result of the values I embraced as a child of the Sacred Heart!” Przybylo noted.

SHS teachers thanked

Przybylo also notes in the book’s acknowledgments how thankful she is to Wenche Haverkamp, Mark Anderson, Lynn Patterson, Dale Ziegler, and Jody Stawicki, teachers she had at Sacred Heart who made a difference in her life and instilled in her a life-long love of learning.

After the book’s debut, it reached Amazon Best-Seller status in two categories: Volunteer Work and Non-Profit Organizations and Charities. “It’s hard to predict the sales overall at this point,”

she admitted.

When asked how Sacred Heart influenced the writing of this book, Przybylo said that Sacred Heart is when it clicked and came all together. “I learned all the fundamentals of writing from Ms. Wade, Mrs. Coyne, Mrs. Stawicki, and in particular, Mrs. Haverkamp. She drilled the five paragraph essay into us, always providing both detailed constructive feedback and equally valuable words of encouragement on all our reports.

“I can still remember the book report on Rosemary Sutcliff ’s The Lantern Bearers, when all the teaching finally ‘clicked’ and I genuinely enjoyed the writing experience.” She added, “All of my Sacred Heart teachers were really big influences on me, and I made sure to thank them in the acknowledgements!”

At a young age, Przybylo sought out volunteering activities that allowed her to channel what she called her teenage angst into productive, positive causes.

“My first volunteer experiences included an SHS-sponsored service trip to Misericordia and the volunteer activities in preparation for Confirmation.” She noted that her joy in these experiences ignited a passion to help others that has in no small part influenced her decision to become a doctor.

“Sacred Heart’s emphasis on its own guiding principles, the Goals and Criteria, was also something that really made an impression on me at an early age. The notion of holding yourself and your own personal development to a well-defined set of goals, constantly evaluating your progress and making adjustments to stay on course, is a powerful

concept. Sacred Heart expected a lot of its students, and as a result, we came to expect a great deal of ourselves.”

These experiences sparked a fire in Przybylo and led her down a path to many more volunteer opportunities.

With all the work Przybylo had done during her adolescence, she was named Illinois’s top high school volunteer by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. For her community leadership, she was honored as a United States Senate Youth Program Delegate and a Toyota Community Scholar.

Three steps to make it stick

Przybylo and Vasan believe that everyone can make a positive impact.

The Do Good Well Method is a simple three-step method, 1: Do What Works, 2: Work Together and 3: Make It Last.

The book “…shows that by taking action and harnessing creativity, you can chip away at daunting social problems, lifting people out of poverty, improving their health, protecting the environment, advancing human rights – you can lead lasting social progress.

“It’s a practical, personalized guide to leadership that bridges the gap between good intentions and lasting results, doing good and doing good well.”

The book is also for young adult and student readers. Do Good Well offers an interactive website foryoung readers.

For more about the book, visit Facebook: facebook.com/DoGoodWell or Twitter: @DoGoodWellTeam (twitter/DoGoodWellTeam).

Reunion Weekend APRIL 19-21

FRIDAY, April 19, Driehaus Center 5-6:30pm ~ Wenche Haverkamp Reception, retiring after 23 years of teaching 7-9pm ~ Alumni Cocktail Reception

SATURDAY, April 20 11am ~ Alumni Reunion Mass Chapel | 6250 N. Sheridan Rd. Noon ~ Campus Tours 12:30pm ~ Alumni Reunion Luncheon; Joanne Barranco Steenveld ASH ’56 receives the Sr. Catherine I. Seiker Award

SUNDAY, April 21 10am ~ Hardey Breakfast Driehaus Center 11am ~ Mass - Chapel Noon ~ Academy Mater Tea Driehaus Center

C ondolences Please pray for...

= Jimmie Alford, husband of past Trustee Maree Bullock, and step-father to Ann-Adair Bullock Reardon A’90 and Alan Bullock H’97 = Adnan Barazi, grandfather to Nina A3 and Dean Ralsky H1 = Patricia Billadeau, aunt of Meghan Billadeau, SHS staff member = Patricia Brooks, great aunt of William H6 and Cameron Booker H2 = Frank Bruckner, cousin of Debbie Wells, SHS staff member = Fred Bumpus, grandfather of Chelsea Bumpus A’07 = Lissa Cinat, aunt of Susan Reese A3 = William Cora, brother-in-law of Sr. Susan Maxwell, RSCJ = James F. Haggerty, grandfather of Patty A6 and Kathryn Haggerty A4 = Betty Healy, grandmother of Griffin H’10, Cailen A8 and Fiona Butler A5 = James Hoey, grandfather of Margaret Hoey A1 = Joan Holland A’42 = James C. Judge, father of James E. Judge H’77, father-in-law of Laura Becker, SHS staff member, grandfather of Colin, Finley A’09, James Colin H’12 and Kerry Judge A5 = John Kehl H’38 = Dr. John K. Komai, father of Kwaben Komai A’83 = George E. Miller, great-grandfather of Gabriel Garino H2 = Barbara Foster Miracky ASH’43 = Mary Davis O’Brien, wife of late Daniel P. O’Brien Sr.; mother of Maureen O’Brien, Margaret O’Brien Schulze, Peter O’Brien Sr., H’71 and the late Daniel P. O’Brien, Jr, the late Kathleen Stumpf, and the late Patricia O’Brien, A “68; grandmother of Daniel P. O’Brien, III H’82, Kathleen Willis Morton, A ‘84, James E. West H’85, Bridget Stumpf A ‘85, Charles Stumpf H’86, Courtney West Blaskovich A ‘88, G. Bradley West, H’93, the late Peter J. O’Brien, Jr. H’94, Maureen V. O’Brien, A’96, Meghan O’Brien, A’02, and Caitlin O’Brien, A’03. Great-grandmother to David Blaskovich, Jr. H2 and Talleri Blaskovich K-Apple. = Marjorie Overleese, grandmother of Grant Anderson K-Apple = James R. Platt, grandfather of Monica A’09, Lucy A’10, Peter H’12, Angela Platt A5 = James Ruder, father of Shaw Ruder, former SHS staff member = Peter Scully, father-in-law of Lisa Scully ASH’83, grandfather of Gordon H8 and Alastair Scully H7 shschicago.org

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The Larger Whole...exchange program augments Network ties The original version of the Goals and Criteria (1975) reads:

FROM THE

HEAD OF SCHOOLS

Inde pendent but never isolated, every Sacred Heart school needs to feel the strength of belonging to a larger whole, of sharing principles and values, broad purposes, hopes and ambitions.

Loyal to the convictions of St. Madeleine Sophie in founding the Society of the Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart education is anchored in relationship. The national and international Networks of Sacred Heart Schools provide our faculty, staff and students the perfect opportunity to build relationships that will transform them as they learn to transform the world.

Exchange opportunities abound

One of the most effective opportunities for faculty and staff professional development is visiting other Sacred Heart Schools. Visiting other Sacred Heart educators and learning “best practices” from colleagues, is ideal for life-long learning.

This year we will be participating in a faculty exchange program as Wenche Haverkamp, our Middle School language arts teacher, shares her expertise “...strength of with students at Stubelonging to a art Hall for Boys in San Francisco. In larger whole....” turn, we will welcome Ann Gigiounas from Stuart Hall here to teach 6th grade.

For the first time, we will have one of our faculty members teaching in the international Network of schools as Katie Roeck travels this summer to teach art at Sacred Heart in Taiwan.

And, we continue to welcome

exchange students from around the Network in our Middle School and provide our students with the experience of living and learning in another Sacred Heart school as they exchange with other Sacred Heart students around the country. (See some of our globetrotters at right)

Global learning a mission ‘must’

As the desire and need for a more “global community” becomes evident in our world, learning to build nourishing, reciprocal relationships are an essential aspect of education. Sacred Heart education has been rooted in that value since our founding.

Here on Sheridan Road, we are working to implement new ways for faculty, staff and students to participate in the wonderful gift the Network of Sacred Heart Schools provides to feel the “...strength of belonging to a larger whole....”

Nat Wilburn welcomes Henry Desai (l) from Stuart Hall for Boys in San Francisco (who exchanged with Connor Kaniewski H8) and Claire Landers (r) from Stuart Country Day School in Princeton, NJ (who exchanged with Savita Gupta A8).

Wenche Haverkamp greets Ann Gigiounas from Stuart Hall who will teach her class.

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Behemoth basketball program shines; it’s a village effort It was a banner winter basketball season for Sacred Heart Schools. The season commenced in midNovember, with 22 teams and 221 athletes participating. After four months and 355 games, the results were outstanding.

The Hardey 8th grade team took 1st place Go Wildcats! Go Falcons! Academy 4 basketball players The Hardey 4th grade team took 3rd place in the Big 10 Catholic in their division of the Northside Catholic Parish run the “gauntlet of spirit” during the all-school March Pep Basketball League out of 32 teams. They hoist their trophy, with Assistant Coach Johnathan Valenti (r) and Head Coach Croix Urcina.

League, while the Academy 8 girls took 2nd place in Rally, urged on by Ron Schwartz, Athletic Director. their division of 13 teams. juggle schedules; they drive to practices and games ety of positions, to team parents, they all make the

With organized basketball now filtering down and they wash and keep track of uniforms, shoes operation run as well as it does.” to 4th grade, the Schools’ tiniest players came on and all the equipment.

Schwartz especially credits the parents with the strong. The Hardey 4th grade team took 3rd place

“I just organize,” he says. “All these great smooth sailing.

Every team at SHS has a volunteer in the Big 10 Catholic Basketball League out of 32 people do the heavy lifting.” teams, while the Hardey 5th graders did the same in “team parent.” The team parent acts as a liaison;

The trophy case is filling up outside of Ron they coordinate carpools, disseminate information their 28-team league.

Schwartz’ office, with more than just shiny metal. on games and schedule changes. Some monitor

How does the school coordinate 22 teams, 36 He says his most rewarding memory of the entire team websites. They arrange team get-togethers. coaches and a total of 355 basketball games durseason did not involve a victory. “The high point of

“Team parents are the glue that holds a sucing the season? Ron Schwartz, Athletic Director, is the season was watching an athlete who struggled cessful team together!” asserted Schwartz. quick to say, “it takes a village. From Matt Manley, all year make two baskets in an important playoff

He can’t say enough about the parental assisassistant AD, Dr. Sally Sharp, Head of Student Life, game. That makes it all worth it.” tance.

They are patient waiting for information; they the coaches, the Loyola U. students working a vari-