New Playground Equipment Installed
Sacred Heart Schools continues to reap the benefits of the got involved in everything from taking measurements to
Masterpiece Campaign. In May 2018, parents gathered at a speaking with vendors. Although not every recommendation
Coffee and Conversation event to learn more about the the students made could be implemented, their input was
exciting and creative uses of the Primary School Discovery invaluable. As a veteran of the process, Gabe said, “We
Center, also known as the STEAM lab, which debuted in improved our math, science and writing skills, but not only
September 2016. Parents also wanted to hear more about that, we formed a bond between our teammates.” Kate
the plans for the interior and Sheridan Road playgrounds, added, “The fact that we did a project that has such a big
which were completed during the summer of 2018. Other impact on our school is just about the best feeling in the
campus enhancements have included the new 5th grade world. …determination and hard work will always pay off.”
classrooms, renovation of the Cole Masterpiece Room, tech-
nology upgrades and the installation of the turf field.
Parents then learned about the finalized playground plans
from Christy Crandall, Coordinator of Student Life. She
To learn more about the initial plans for the playgrounds, spoke about plans for the new slide (see photo below) and
parents welcomed then-7th graders Kate Ginn and Gabe climbing structures, safety flooring and the installation of
Garino who, as 5th graders, were invited to join their class- some wall padding. The basketball hoops will remain on both
mates in brainstorming about how to create a safe and fun playgrounds, as will the beloved buddy benches.
playground for the Primary School students. The 5th graders
Masterpiece Campaign
The Masterpiece Campaign supports a long-term vision that includes The Initiative for Excellence in Teaching and Learning,
campus enhancements and the beginnings of a tuition assistance endowment. The $9.7 million campaign, the largest campaign
ever launched by the school, began in 2014 and formally concluded in June 2017. Sacred Heart thanks each and every donor,
listed below, who contributed to Masterpiece, making it the most successful fundraising effort in Sacred Heart’s history!
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP
Honorary Chairpersons
Lydia and Patrick Ryan, Jr. H’81
Chairpersons
Elizabeth and Michael Cole
Elizabeth and Matt Connelly
Eleanor and Michael Husman H’89
Lisa and Jeff Jozwiak
Shawna and Jay Owen, Jr.
Maureen and Ron Sippel
Division Representatives
Elizabeth and Daniel Bayston
Laura and George Bilicic
Michaela and Pete D’Arrigo
Katie and Nicholas Davies
Catherine and Matthew Denny
Jaala and Brian Good
Stephanie Nash Hart and Paul B. Hart
Carolyn and Yale Henderson
Sarah and Kip Kelley H’78
Colleen and Michael Kirchberg
Christy and Carson Kyhl
Colleen and Eric Mansell
Erin and Christopher O’Brien
Carrie and Matt Parr
Jona and Rod Penner
Christine and Jay Poorman
Emily and Christopher Raub
Robyn and Ward Sexton
Maura and Bill Starshak
Kristen and Stefan Szczerba
Heather Bolton and Jason Vedder
Grandparent Representatives
Cate and Jim Denny
Joan Haggarty Eggers ASH’55 and
Jim Eggers
Mary and Bill Goodrich
Hon. Neil F. Hartigan H’51
Kay Husman
Martin May
Cathie and Allan Ryan
Alumni Representatives
Christopher Doolin H’00
Lisa Evans S cully ASH’83
Peter Wall H’85
Joey Yao H’83
Board Development Committee
Lisa Tiemann, Chair