March 20, 2020
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Great hearts, generous hearts, are required in the family of God’s Heart, because the difficulties in the way of doing good increase day by day.
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~St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
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Electronic Permission Slips
On Tuesday all parents were sent
an electronic permission slip
to allow their daughters to continue to receive real time, on-line instruction. All permission slips are due back today. Friday, March 20.
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Second Progress
Second Progress report cards were posted on Wednesday this week. Please log in to the
Parent Portal
and check on your daughter’s progress.
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Counselor’s Corner
We are in unprecedented times, and with that comes uncertainty and many times stress and anxiety. Many of the things we turn to during stressful times might not be an option in the way we are used to doing them. We have to be flexible. We have to adjust. This applies to teachers, students, administrators and parents.
When facing stress, we need to take the time to think about what we need and how we can satisfy that need, but differently than before. We also need to try and see the silver lining. What things have you noticed over the last week that are happening for the better? I know my family is spending more quality time together. I am exercising more. I encourage everyone to:
- Be flexible
- Take advantage of quality family time (eating together, movie night, games)
- Check in with one another (ask your child their thoughts about current situation)
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Reporting Absences for your Daughter during ASH Beyond the Gates
It will be very helpful if you know in advance of any upcoming absences to notify Ms. LeBlanc by email as soon as possible; please do not wait until the day of the absence. If something comes up the day of (for example, illness) then please email Ms. LeBlanc by 8:30 a.m. These email notifications will replace attendance forms (ivory slips) during this period of ASH Beyond the Gates.
Faculty will still take attendance on the Myschoolapp. So if your daughter does not log into the beginning of each class, their teacher will mark them absent and Ms. LeBlanc will contact you during the day to see what the issues might be.
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Connectivity
If your daughter is having connectivity problems, she should email her teacher. We understand that internet and wifi delays are happening and may increase.
Please remind your daughters to log off of their computers during both the morning break and at lunch time, especially on an A Day.
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A Message from the Dean
On Wednesday, students received information from our Dean of Students about expectations during our period of online learning. While we understand this is a significant transition in everyone’s lives, it’s important that students are aware of their expectations and responsibilities while they are learning from home. Students are expected to be engaged in class, attend class on time and for the entirety of the class, actively participate, and follow attendance procedures. Online learning can be tough sometimes! It’s important that they commit themselves to learning, engage in the assigned activities, and complete all assignments and assessments that their teachers assign.
Students were also asked to renew their commitment to our school’s Honor Code while we are learning from home. Online signatures are due on Friday, March 20th (today) at 3:15 p.m. In these first weeks of transition, the dean will not approve any marks, including marks for being tardy. As students settle in and learn their new routines, the dean will approve any marks given by teachers after reviewing them. Any academic integrity issues will also be handled as if we are still at school. While we do not expect any issues with this, it’s important that the expectations for student behavior are clear. Any discipline matters or detentions will be served upon returning to school.
We understand that this is a period of transition and uncertainty; however, it is also an opportunity to learn in a new way, build resilience, and gain skills and familiarity with technology that will be useful in the future. Although we prefer to see each other in person, we are committed to making the most of this online learning experience and creating community outside of the gates. We will be celebrating birthdays within our community, sharing our joys and struggles with one another, and we look forward to being back together again soon! If you have any questions, please contact Carol Ann Dufrene, Upper School Dean of Students, at
cdufrene@ashrosary.org.
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Camp Justice
Justice Camp, June 23-25, 2020 (tentatively)
The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (NOFBA) is taking the concept of summer camp into the federal courthouse, imparting civics education and advocacy skills that prepare students for college, career, and civic engagement. This three-day
Justice Camp
will offer incoming 9th and 10th grade high school students living in the Eastern District of Louisiana a free opportunity to learn from judges, lawyers, and federal law enforcement agents. The curriculum includes guest speakers, classroom lectures, videos, observations of criminal and civil proceedings, and other hands-on activities. The program culminates with students participating in a mock trial.
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Your ASH Community, Beyond the Gates
While geographically separate and at safe social distances, our community is still together, beyond the gates. We've been updating
our websit
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and social media feeds with support resources developed for our school community, and we'd love to receive (via email or social media) more pieces of your day and reflections of this time. Our community is strong, and every day we are discovering new ways in which our light, our espirit de corps shines through.
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