a publication from Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
Mes Amies №
10
2016
Spring ISSUE
More than 40 foreign language students from area middle schools recieve hands-on cooking instruction in French and Spanish at our Top Chef International event.
Outreach Events, Service Take the Spotlight
W
oodlands Academy has
LEAD while establishing new
been on the move this
relationships as we did this year
obligation for our students to
year with a greater
with Girls Scouts of America.”
complete service commitments, but
emphasis on community outreach events to bring prospective students to campus, as well as service projects intended to help the regional community.
Teamwork required between faculty and administration is keen. We most recently hosted Top Chef International, a language immersion cooking lesson for
“Not only do we have an
the school itself wants to provide service to the community,” Clark explained. “We’ll look at the needs of the community and see where there is a void we can fill.”
Kim Clark joined Woodlands this
middle-school students, with a
This winter, some students were
year as director of enrollment
record crowd.
joined by younger girls from
management and community outreach to lead this charge.
Global Education Director Amy Perlick said, “This was our second
“In keeping with Sacred Heart goals
Top Chef, and it’s a great event
and traditions, we are focusing
that engages students from all
on the building of community as
over the area. We showcase other
several Lake County communities
From left: BAILEY BRYANT ’19 and KATHRYN BETTUZZI ’19 donate
to create blankets for women
handmade blankets to Lake County
and children in need. These
Haven in Libertyville, IL.
were donated to Staben House in Waukegan and Lake County Haven in Libertyville. Both shelters
W“ e hope to share with the community the powerful benefits of a Woodlands education. Kim Clark, DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Middle school students or "mathletes" compete in a series of mathmatical challenges designed to test their knowledge and teamwork.
a Christian value. An important
cultures through cooking and
component of the position is
language, so prospective students
we’re able to extend our outreach
can see firsthand our commitment
to a broader base, including the
to expanding horizons through
Chicago market,” Clark said.
global education and language
“We hope, through these events,
study.”
to share with the community the
Other events include the ever-
powerful benefits of a Woodlands
popular Mathalon that took place
education. We want to build
last fall, and CSI: Woodlands – The
on current partnerships with
Case of the Lost Skull April 9,
local schools, churches, and
plus a new service event held in
organizations like CROYA and
December.
provide transitional housing and services to help homeless women with children achieve and sustain permanent, independent housing. “As a school with a global education focus, sometimes we focus on international issues. But it’s also important for students to see and affect change within the immediate region,” Clark explained.
WA students participate in a leadership
“Our students can see how they
event hosted by CROYA (Committee
directly make an impact.”
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We're Named Best Catholic, Best All-Girls High School We’re proud to say that Woodlands Academy has been named the 2016 #1 best Catholic and #1 best all-girls high school in Illinois by an independent research company. Niche, a website for researching K-12 schools, scored WA highly on a variety of factors. These include SAT/
Middle school students from Sacred Heart - Sheridan Road attend our Ash Wednesday liturgy. Following the service students had the opportunity to buy bracelets, with proceeds benefitting the Malala Fund.
Students Champion Malala’s Quest
J
oined by more than 100 middle-
schools to receive a copy of the
school girls from Sacred Heart
film in cooperation with the campus
Schools on Sheridan Road in
screenings program of The Malala
Chicago, this year’s Ash Wednesday liturgy at Woodlands Academy marked the start of a major service project led by MEAGHAN LANCTOT ’17.
Fund.
with abundant opportunities to learn
Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai,
here at Woodlands and at Sacred
who was targeted by the Taliban and
Heart – Sheridan Road,” ELIZABETH
Students were urged to champion
severely wounded by a gunshot when
the cause of girls’ education in the
returning home on her school bus
most vulnerable communities around
in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The then
the world through awareness and
15-year-old had been advocating for
financial support of the international
girls’ education.
fundamental right to an education.
can only dream and pray for an
The film is an intimate portrait of Nobel
Sarah Lavanway '17
60 million girls are being denied their
“While 60 million girls in the world education, we are gifted each day
We are giving a helping hand to our impoverished, oppressed global sisters.
Malala Fund, which says more than
safe, quality education.
BARTUSIAK ‘17 said. SARAH LAVANWAY ‘17 added, “Thankfully, young women like ourselves, who enjoy the opportunity for fine educations, are becoming aware of this situation in our world. They are giving a helping hand to our impoverished, oppressed global sisters.”
Alumnae have two new homes on social media! Our newly launched Facebook page features news with an alumnae twist. You can find reunion photos, news about alumnae – and our cover photo changes monthly with a focus on a different class year. If you’re on Facebook, search for us under Woodlands Alumnae. Be sure to also check out Woodlands Academy FB. We also have an alumnaeonly LinkedIn group page. It’s a place to network with other alumnae, post a job opening, share your career or volunteer news, tell us about your business, or let people know that you’re on the hunt for something new. Find our group page by searching Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Alumnae.
ACT scores, student-teacher ratios, the quality of colleges that students consider, and reviews from students and parents.
Guess Who Has the Homework Now?
W
Statistical data used in this ranking was
professional trainer in block scheduling.
obtained from the U.S. Department of
methods of educating as they prepare
The curriculum is being put into “mini
Education and then analyzed by Niche.
to start the new student-centered block
units,” and departments are working
scheduling this fall.
to make the curriculum more inter-
“21st Century education is becoming even more student-centered than in the past. Teachers will facilitate learning instead of delivering information,”
disciplinary. Dr. Queen will be working with faculty for five formal days of professional development as well as five days of one-on-one meetings.
Assistant Principal Rocco Gargiulo said.
“The teacher is no longer the `sage
“21st Century skills require students
on the stage’ but is partnering with
to be better communicators and
students to investigate topics they wish
researchers and to work cooperatively
to study within certain parameters,”
with others.”
Gargiulo said. “We will have more
When school resumes in August, Woodlands Academy will institute a
active learning in the classroom which allows students to take more responsibility for their learning.”
Each day, students will participate in
One main benefit with the new
four 80-minute class periods.
schedule is students will take all
by Meaghan and her team, for $5 each.
two-day schedule will allow for more
released film “He Named Me Malala,”
Malala Fund's goal is to enable girls
instructional/learning time and will help
viewed by all following the service.
all over the world to achieve their full
ease the current fast pace of our days
Woodlands is one of the first
potential by completing 12 years of
and level of stress for students and
exams before Christmas break. Other highlights include: •
More one-to-one time with teachers
•
Deeper understanding of a morefocused curriculum
faculty alike. We are all very excited
2015
School Meg Steele.
Queen, an expert and nationally known
One way of doing so is the recently
Reunion
an outstanding education,” said Head of
learning different
Principal Madonna Edmunds said,“The
about the opportunities it presents for Woodlands students and teachers
•
of learners/learning styles
learning.”
Wednesday liturgy.
Teachers have been closely analyzing skills and topics in each class and
Greater access to technology - more varied activities to reach a wide variety
to take part in even more meaningful
RSCJ with ashes during the Ash
our main focus, providing our students
teachers are busy
braided leather bracelets, handmade
CATHERINE ANDRADE '16
extended class times.
faculty and staff do each day toward
have been working with Dr. J. Allen
supported the Malala Fund by selling
anoints IRMA PATRICIA REISS,
to demonstrate the possibilities with new
“This honor reflects the hard work our
For the full list of 2016 rankings, methodologies and sources, visit https://k12.niche.com/rankings
oodlands Academy
new two-day rotating block schedule.
This year’s Lenten service project
Teachers particpate in a dynamic excerise
•
Summer SCHOOL Summer School Welcomes Middle-School Girls This year’s summer school program has been expanded to include middleschool students in some activities. While most offerings are for high school students, girls entering grades six through eight can register for two enrichment classes, All-Girls Shakespeare Boot Camp and Service with a Smile. Classes are open to Woodlands Academy students or any female student in the appropriate grade. There are both credit and enrichment options plus sports camps for basketball, field hockey and volleyball. For a complete listing of summer school classes and to register online, visit www.woodlandsacademy.org/summerschool. Registration and full payment must be received by May 6.
Balanced daily work load with three or four classes a day
Reunion 2016
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September 30 - October 1
Plans are in the works and will include an all-class, all - Woodlands walk/run on our newly expanded campus and a special dinner honoring classes ending in 1 and 6. To ensure that you recieve important Reunion 2016 updates, please confirm your email information by contacting:
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Kathleen Reidy ‘77 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNAE RELATIONS kreidy@woodlandsacademy.org 847.234.4300 x239
For a full gallery of 2015 Reunion photos please visit: www.facebook.com/WoodlandsAlumnae
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How Woodlands Academy Alumnae Are Changing the World
92% 10%
Of alumnae are living abroad in 30 countries worldwide. Through Facebook and LinkedIn alumnae keep in constant touch with our school and their classmates no matter where they live.
40%
Have returned to Woodlands for their class reunion..
11%
Of our alumnae have careers in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based field.
78% Of alumnae can be found in the courtroom as judges and lawyers, or as general counsel for a major corporation.
Of alumnae are teachers - elementary school, high school or professors at the university level.
20 %
Of alumnae donate time in service to others in their communities and beyond.
% 9
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Have careers in business, banking and finance, holding leadership positions in many major corporations.
70% Asked a Woodlands classmate to be her bridesmaid.
Schedule a Shadow Day Do you know someone who might want to do a shadow day - maybe a friend, a neighbor or relative who has a 7th- or 8th-grade daughter? If so, please encourage her to call the Admission and Financial Aid Office at (847) 234-4300.
Love, Appreciation Form Bond Between St. Malachy, Woodlands
Save the date 04-08-16 CAREER DAY
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04-30-16 CONGÉ f someone told me as a thirdgrade student at St. Malachy School in Chicago that, in
the future, I would be one of the Woodlands girls who made our school buzz with excitement, I would not have believed her. Every year, we geared up to impress the girls as much as we could and make them remember us. Now as a junior at Woodlands Academy, I exist as a former member of the St. Malachy community and the Woodlands community. The St. Malachy’s Mass is always special but even more so for me; the energy that reverberates within the chapel is bone-shaking. My classmates ANIZ ANDERSON ’17 and ASHLEY ZARINANA ’17 agree. Aniz said, “The kids are always so happy and appreciative to spend time
They'’re like family. I feel like I can be myself around them and nothing else matters.
For 20 years, Woodlands and St. relationship of love, friendship and community. Many of my fondest
MAY CROWNING
and Woodlands revolve around this
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exchange. I have come full circle as I wind down my high school career. I hope the bond and partnership continue at least two more decades!
nothing else matters.”
FINE ARTS EVENING 6:00 PM
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able to make such a positive impact in
like I can be myself around them and
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with us. I think it’s really special to be
Ashley added, “They’re like family. I feel
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memories from both St. Malachy
Ashley Zarinana '17 such a short amount of time.”
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Malachy have cultivated an effortless
Written by JERUSALEM ADAMS-SHEPARD ‘17
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