FAREWELL TO FACULTY

The ending of a school year is always bittersweet but saying goodbye to long-time teachers is especially difficult. This year is no different.

After 29 years of teaching at Saint Henry School, “Happy Retirement” is wished to one of the best, Ms. Sandi Elder. Ms. Elder has been a familiar face at Tiger Town for many years. Ms. Elder followed in her mother’s footsteps to become a well-known and well-loved teacher. Ms. Elder plans to retire near her grandchildren and enjoy many adventures with them.

Mr. Jeff Schletzer retires after 41 years of teaching band at Father Ryan High School, Saint Henry School, and many other schools throughout the diocese. Mr. Schletzer leaves a permanent mark on the lives of many students to whom he instilled a love for music. He looks forward to time with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife, Sheree, when she retires from being a nurse.

Mrs. Suzanne Armbruster is retiring after 14 years at Saint Henry School. Mrs. Armbruster was instrumental in starting the Pre-K program. She came with experience and knowledge that helped the new program be as successful as it could be. Mrs. Armbruster will still be seen around Tiger Town as a substitute teacher when needed in the Pre-K when she is not spending time with her new grand-baby.

Mrs. Kathy McDonnell has been an aide in our Pre-K classrooms for six years. Her patience and kindness shown to all will be missed, but we are thankful that she has agreed to come back often as a substitute teacher.

Mrs. Elizabeth Allred has taught 1st grade for four years. She was an integral part of her 1st grade team. She leaves to be able to take care of her baby boy, who will hopefully be a Tiger someday just like she was!

Mrs. Cindy Cioffi leaves us after four years as a Kindergarten aide. Her love of children was seen in all aspects of her job, whether in the classroom or on the playground.

Sister Mary Emily taught at Saint Henry School for three years starting out in 2nd grade and then moving to 5th-6th grade Religion for two years. Her love of her faith was apparent in all her classes and religion lessons. Her current assignment has her in Ireland.

Ms. Taylor Hoback worked as a Pre-K aide for three years in both the 3-year-old and the 4-year-old classrooms. She has a spark that the children loved to be around.

Sister Mary Margaret leaves us after two short but wonderful years teaching 2nd grade. Her joy of teaching was evident daily in her contagious smile and laughter. Her new assignment takes her across the pond to Italy. Arrivederci, Sister Mary Margaret!

Sister Maria Karol taught Spanish at Saint Henry School for two years. She brought such a fun way of learning to the classrooms. She was seen every morning greeting the children as they entered the building. Her new assignment takes her to another school within the Diocese of Nashville. St. Joseph School is lucky to have her.

KINDERGARTEN COLLECTS FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Recently the Saint Henry School Kindergarten (pictured above), taught by Ms. Michelle Armbruster, collected pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters during Lent with which they learned certain math skills. They then decided to donate all $128 of coins with their prayers to support the St. Vincent DePaul Society in their service to the poor and needy in our community. “How special and inspirational to witness these young children exhibit such Christian values. The SVDP team had a few of their Vincentians visit and personally thank the class and their teacher for this example of Matthew 25:35-40!” Mr. Ron Szejner stated.

An Act Of Humility

Pre-Kindergarten re-enacted the Last Supper during Holy Week. Mrs. Sizemore washed every Tiger Cub's feet and they learned why Jesus did this on the night of the last supper for His disciples. It was an incredibly special moment.

Supporting Special Olympics

For the first-grade service project, students collected items for the Special Olympics (pictured below). These items were sent to the athletes for when they participated in this year's Summer Games in Orlando!

Faith Rally

Weil Named National Merit Finalist

SHS Alumnus Jackson Weil (‘18) was named a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Jackson joins an elite group of 15,000 finalists, less than 1% of the nation's high school seniors. Congratulations, Jackson!

Tigers Care For Baby Chicks

Saint Henry School was blessed this year to witness God bringing new baby chicks into existence. Mr. Robinson, the 7th/8th grade science teacher, brought in eggs from his farm and the 7th and 8th graders had the opportunity to incubate the eggs in the science classroom. As the eggs developed, they were able to candle them and see the development of the new babies. Exactly 21 days (about three weeks) later they watched a miracle as the chicks broke open their shells and hatched. Not only did the Junior High get to witness this wonderful event, but every class in the building also came by to see the hatchlings. The students loved getting to learn about the process of hatching chicks, but even more they loved getting to hold and interact with the babies.