Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart on LinkedIn: The fourth grade has had an exciting few weeks as they near the end of… (2024)

New Lecture Series: Nurturing Early Cognitive Skills in ChildrenHead of Lower School and Early Childhood Christine D'Alessandro is hosting a lecture series at the West Windsor Library this Wednesday, May 22, and Wednesday, June 5, from 6 to 7:30 PM, focused on nurturing earlycognitiveskillsin children.This workshop series aims to equip families with practical strategies and insights to foster cognitive development in young children. During these sessions, Christine will delve into key aspects ofcognitivedevelopmentin children and provide practical tips for parents and caregivers to support their child's learning journey. Topics will include the importance of play, languagedevelopment, problem-solvingskills, and more. This is ideal for families of early childhood/preschool children through second grade. More details: https://lnkd.in/ebtNYR-r

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Mr. Missonis is repping Stuart at Pennington Day! Stuart is a primary sponsor of the event, which is happening until 4:00 PM, rain or shine! Come learn more about Stuart and our summer programs, while enjoying great food, music, and games for the entire family!

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🇺🇸 Being American means following our dreams, and working hard to achieve them.🇺🇸 Being American means honoring those who protect and serve us.🇺🇸 Being American means welcoming people from other countries and appreciating that our differences make us kinder, smarter, and stronger. 🇺🇸 Being American means using our imagination and creativity to invent new things,and our curiosity and courage to explore new frontiers.🇺🇸 Most importantly, being American means believing that all people are equaland should have the opportunity to be happy.The second grade recently presented their annual interdisciplinary study on the fifty states. The audience of families, Lower School friends, and older students enjoyed learning more about each state through trivia, performances and their artfully designed boards. This is a signature unit in the Lower School that many young alums remember fondly.Thank you to Mrs. O’Shea and Mrs. Kim for a comprehensive culmination of your social studies unit and all of your efforts for such a successful production.Photos: https://lnkd.in/eFfrCXzU

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On Tuesday afternoon, the track & field team gathered to celebrate Senior Day and honor the achievements of (pictured, left to right) Sarah Yue, Sarah Nagarkatti, Max Zhou, Lavanya Seshasayee, Sarah Glickson, Elise Price, and Giselle Jean-Marie. Thank you for your years of dedication to the team. We will miss you as you embark on your college journeys next year! Photos: https://lnkd.in/eFYZEbg2

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Studies show that girls’ school graduates have higher levels of self-confidence in their science-related skills compared to female graduates of coed schools. Every spring in the Middle School, students prepare and present a science independent research project (SISP) focusing on a question of interest. In the past, this was an opportunity for grades 7 and 8 and it has now expanded to include all grades. Students have a chance to answer a question of their own design by using the scientific method, culminating with an SISP Expo that includes feedback from judges in a variety of STEM fields as well as visits from faculty & staff, parents, guardians and students. The SISP experience is crucial for our students to grasp the full scope of science while also building essential life skills such as research, time management, and self-discovery. This experience highlights the unique advantage of a girls' school setting, where students are encouraged to assert their voices, think creatively, and envision future opportunities in science and beyond.Click through to hear what Angela, Alexandra, Azara, Eva, Julia and Lucia learned from the experience: https://lnkd.in/eVnhb6eC

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The golf team recently came together for Senior Day to honor Layna Tarbotton. Thank you Layna for your dedication to the golf program. You will be missed!

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Stuart Middle School had an exciting weekend with the Stuart Voices annual trip to the Music in the Parks choir competition in Jackson NJ! This year, Stuart Voices was joined by two upper school music apprentices - Sophia Feng '25 on piano and Annika Alden-Sigel '26 conducting, who have been working hard to grow their performance and leadership skills. Stuart Voices received first place in the Middle School Treble category and Sophia's piano playing earned the group first place overall in the student accompanist category. Bravo to Stuart Voices and upper school apprentices!

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Alumnae Spotlight: Bindu Bansinath '14, Young Alumna Award Every year, during Alumnae Weekend, Stuart honors alums whose life's work exemplifies the Sacred Heart Goals with the Alumnae Gallery and Young Alumna Awards. The Young Alumna Award recognizes one young alum from among the 5th, 10th, or 15th reunion classes whose efforts, though not over an extensive period of time, have been similarly exemplary. This year's recipient is Bindu Bansinath '14. Bindu has pursued a path of intellectual curiosity and professional excellence that has led her to remarkable heights. Her academic journey at Stuart and then Columbia University, where she majored in English literature and minored in pre-law, laid the groundwork for her distinguished career in writing and publishing.Through internships at PEN America, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster, Bindu honed her skills as an editor and writer, demonstrating a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for literature. Her pursuit of knowledge continued with an MFA in writing at Columbia School of the Arts, where she further distinguished herself as a talented and insightful writer.In her professional endeavors, Bindu has made invaluable contributions to publications such as Harper's Magazine and currently, New York Magazine's The Cut, where she works as a staff writer. Her work, spanning topics from news to culture to literature, has been featured in prestigious publications, including The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, and The Paris Review. Her debut novel, MEN LIKE OURS, will be published by Bloomsbury in 2026!Beyond her professional achievements, Bindu remains deeply committed to giving back to her community. Through her volunteer work with organizations like Sakhi and her dedication to teaching writing workshops centered on grief, she has demonstrated a profound commitment to social justice and community engagement.Bindu's commitment to personal growth and intellectual curiosity is inspiring, reminding us of the transformative power of education and the importance of continuous learning.

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We’re so excited that the Stuart Summer Experience is almost here! ☀️Starting June 11, we will be offering co-ed and all-girls camps for students in preschool through grade 12. We have a number of July and August camps that are nearly full!Due to popular demand, some VineyardApp camps in August have added sections -- only 1-2 spots remain. Please note that due to student requests, the Audition Camp is now open to grades 7 and 8, and the Sacred Heart Sisters in Service opportunity will now be open to rising ninth graders. Visit stuartschool.org/summer to browse camps and register.

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