2011-2012 Parents of the Heart Sponsored Events Gift Wrap Sale, September 16-October 3 A family fundraising program providing pre-holiday gift opportunities for relatives and friends. 50% of all sales support school programming. Look for the link on the Schools’ website for re-orders throughout the year! L’Esprit du Vin, November 18 A casual party and wine auction held in the Campbell Gymnasium, L’Esprit du Vin is the kick-off event that begins the countdown to the Schools’ fundraising gala L’Esprit de Sacre’ Coeur on Feb. 11. With tickets just $10 per person, L’Esprit du Vin reaches out to the entire Sacred Heart family, drawing a wide audience of parents, faculty and staff, past parents and alumni. Faculty/Staff Christmas Appreciation Breakfast, December 13 A holiday gathering honoring the Schools’ faculty and staff. As part of the celebration, parents organize gifts and prizes that are distributed through drawings and games. In keeping with the Schools’ gift-giving policy (see page 23), parents are encouraged to view this event as the appropriate venue for showing their appreciation to faculty and staff during the holidays, eliminating the need for personal gifts from individual families to their children’s teachers. L’Esprit de Sacre’ Coeur, February 11 An evening of dinner and dancing, the presentation of the Annual Sacred Heart Goal Award, and live and silent auctions. Our annual benefit builds community, while raising much-needed funds. There are many ways to support L’Esprit: by providing or purchasing auction items; through event sponsorship; and with the purchase of raffle tickets. This memorable party is the Schools’ most volunteer-intensive event, and therefore a wonderful way for parents to become more involved in the life of the Schools. Parents of the Heart Retreat, March 9 An opportunity for parents to reflect and renew their spirits. 9am to 2pm at Loyola University. Angel Brunch, June 10 The 54th Angel Brunch honors the graduating classes of the Academy and Hardey. All parents, students and friends are invited to attend this long-standing Sacred Heart tradition which also serves as the final event of the school year.
Diversity Council The Diversity Council is comprised of parents, faculty and staff who organize programs that promote equity, understanding and a sense of inclusion within the Sacred Heart community. Sponsored events include International Night in the fall and the Diversity Lunch in the spring. Community Service Volunteers Community Service volunteers provide assistance to the Schools’ Service Learning Program, especially in the area of transporting Middle School students to their regular community service sites. The Community Service Volunteer Coordinator is a member of the Parents of the Heart Advisory Council. Fine Arts Council The Fine Arts Council is comprised of current parents, faculty, and staff dedicated to promoting the visual and performing arts at Sacred Heart Schools. The Council assists in the planning of two annual events: Justice Day and Celebrate the Arts Week. Parent Athletic Advisory Council The PAAC is comprised of parents who advise the Athletic Director on policy development, program improvement, and management of the Sacred Heart Schools’ athletic program. The chairperson of the PAAC is a member of the Parents of the Heart Advisory Council and the Academic Mission Committee of the Board of Trustees.
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