March 20, 2008
Summer Camps Promote Physical Fun For Kids
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center will offer special summer camps for children with asthma and cardiac-related diagnoses.
Cardiac Kids Camp is for children from the Mid-South age 8 _ 16 affected by variety of cardiac related diagnoses are invited to register for the free Cardiac Kids Camp at Camp Lakeshore in Eva, Tenn. The camp runs from June 22 through June 27.
The camp, sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, is designed to provide education about heart function, heart-healthy lifestyles, heart-smart nutrition, and exercise. Outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing, volleyball, ropes courses and craft activities are all part of the approach to teaching children the importance of heart health through physical and mental activities.
The camp provides a safe and fun environment staffed by qualified medical personnel from Le Bonheur who are able to deal with any special needs a child may have or encounter during their stay at Cardiac Kids Camp. As a service of Le Bonheur, the camp is offered at no charge to campers.
For more information or to receive a registration packet, please call 901-287-6270. Register online at www.lebonheur.org. Applications must be received by June 1. A medical committee will then review the applications and select campers.
Camp Wezbegon is for children ages 9 _ 12 with asthma and will be held at Pinecrest in LaGrange, Tennessee. The camp runs from July 20 through July 24.
The camp, sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, is specifically designed for children with asthma. Campers will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, nature study and hiking. The children will also attend a daily class on the management of asthma.
Volunteer physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists provide 24-hour supervision, including dispensing asthma medications and breathing treatments. As a service of Le Bonheur, the camp is offered at no charge to campers.
For more information or to receive a application packet, please call 901-287-5010. Obtain an application online at www.lebonheur.org. Applications must be received by May 27. A medical committee will then review the applications and select campers by the third week of June.
St. Anne School Plans Scholarships
Father David Graham, pastor of St. Anne Church, has announced scholarship efforts for St. Anne School and a partnership with the University of Memphis Campus School at a reception at the home of Dave and Bobbie Ferraro.
Father Graham is seeking funding for two new scholarships, one for low-income families living in the University district based on a sliding scale according to family income, and a second scholarship for sixth grade graduates of the U of M Campus School to attend St. Anne School for seventh and eighth grades. This scholarship is open to any Campus School graduate.
The Joachim and Anne Scholarship, already in operation, is available to Catholic students according to need.
Guests at the Ferraro reception from the Diocesan Office included Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., Dr. Mary McDonald and Chris Koch, Diocesan Director of the Office of Development. University District leaders who attended included Dr. David Cox, U of M Executive Assistant for Dr. Shirley Raines, University president; Dan Poag, developer of Highland Row, a multi-use project along the west side of Highland south of Central; and Steve Barlow, Executive Director of the non-profit University Neighborhood Development Corporation.
Call St. Anne School at 901-323-1344 for more information.
Students Become Presidents for a Day
The third grade students at Holy Rosary School held their annual Presidents' Day celebration in February. Each student was assigned a President to research. The students completed a biography report and a poster depicting the President's life. Students then came to school dressed as their chosen President and paraded around the school before returning to their classroom for the oral presentation about their President.
The "Presidents" then enjoyed the first annual Presidential luncheon. The tables were decorated in red, white and blue and the menu consisted of American favorites including hot dogs and macaroni and cheese with apple pie and ice cream for dessert.
The Presidential Luncheon gave the students the opportunity to celebrate the culmination of their Presidential Project. Special guests at the Presidential Luncheon included Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Janet Donato, Holy Rosary School Principal, Darren Mullis, and Holy Rosary School Assistant Principal, Anne Gardino. - - Submitted Judy Rossetti.
CBU Director Nominated for Jefferson Award
Christian Brothers University (CBU) graduate and Director of Corporate and Community Relations, Henry Brenner, has been nominated for the Commercial Appeal's 2008 Jefferson Award which is presented in recognition for community service.
When Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service in 1972, the goal was to create a "Nobel Prize" for outstanding community and public service _ The Jefferson Awards. Awards are presented on two levels _ local and national. On the local level, Jefferson Awards recipients are ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition or reward. By last count, the Jefferson Awards had 147 Media Partners in 93 communities, setting an all-time record. The Jefferson Awards is the nation's largest media partnership highlighting service to America.
Brenner graduated from Christian Brothers University in 1968 and came to CBU as Director of Corporate and Community Relations from Heritage Capital Advisors, an investment firm that he founded in 2001. Prior to that, he founded Brenner Steed, one of the nation's first discount brokerage firms, and the National Committee of Discount Securities Brokers, a Washington-based trade organization.
His community involvement also includes service on the boards of Ave Maria Home, The Mid-South Fair, 100 Club of Memphis, the Fire Museum of Memphis and the Memphis Development Foundation.
The local winners of the 2008 Jefferson Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 1 at the Peabody Hotel, Continental Ballroom.
Alumni Dance to Be Held at St. Anne School
St. Anne School is hosting an Alumni Reunion for all who attended the 6th, 7th, or 8th grades between 1980_1999. The event will be an 80's Dance Party on Saturday, April 12th from 7-11 p.m. in St. Sebastian Hall located behind St. Anne School at 670 S. Highland Ave.
The dance is open to all adults over the age of 21, but is being held in honor of the alumni.
Any alumni who are not on the mailing list are invited to contact St. Anne School at alumni@stannehighland.net or call 901-323-1344 .
Eternal Flame Courses Offered in April
Eternal Flame _ Keeping the Learning Lamp Lit is a continuing education series offered to parents, grandparents, friends and adults in the community. Classes are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required for all classes.
Understanding My Learning Disabled Teenager - Many parents struggle with understanding their teenage children but when a teenager is learning disabled, the struggles sometimes seem to multiply. This class will include information, sharing and ideas on how to deal with teenagers. Class will meet on Wednesday nights during the month of April _then decide how many nights a month to meet. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30_7:30 p.m. in the St. Benedict Distance Learning Center.
Attention Scrapbookers - This class is for teachers and parents who help students make posters or any one interested in having a good time. The class will introduce a new type of "cutting machine" called the Cricut. This can do just about anything from making pictures look really special to making individual greeting cards. It is also great for making bulletin boards and posters. It can also make letters and accent pictures. Grab your special pictures and come to St. Benedict School every Wednesday in April, beginning April 2, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 106.
Helping to Keep Your Family Safe While Utilizing the Internet - The internet is a very powerful tool used by most everyone today. There are specific stepsthat can be used by parents to help keep children safe on the internet. Participants will learn about Myspace, Facebook and all of the places the children like to "hang out." The class will cover how to set up an account and see for yourself what is out there. The class will also teach the steps the FBI Children's Safety Task Force suggests for safety. Classes will meet on Wednesdays during April, beginning April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 104.
To preregister for any of the classes, call the school at 901-260-2840 or email Sondra Morris at morriss@sbaeagles.org.