Iana Kozelsky February 8, 2012
On Social Action Wednesdays, Katie Tehan ’12, an aspiring marine biologist, can be found volunteering at the National Aquarium in NW Washington, DC as her Fourth Academic independent site. There, she talks to the visitors and educates them about the fish and the environments from which they come. She says that it is important to [...]
Read more...Iana Kozelsky January 10, 2012
Written by Shannon L. ’14 One of the most important things about Social Action during sophomore year is the amount of places and fields of service we get to see. Every other Wednesday I look forward to helping new people with different needs. On November 30, I went to Food and Friends, which is an [...]
Read more...Iana Kozelsky December 5, 2011
Helen Felker ’12 recently took initiative to aid students at the James E. Duckworth School in Beltsville, MD by fundraising money to help with buying new technology for the school to assist and advance the students’ learning. Apple’s iPads enable students with visual and hearing impairments engage with their lessons in ways they could not [...]
Read more...Victoria Miller November 9, 2011
Ashleigh C. (’12) with Amelia at the Early Childhood Daycare Center at Stone Ridge. As I make my way towards the Early Childhood Daycare Center, pairs of large, blue eyes catch my attention. The early sun shines on the round faces of babies who quietly observe the Stone Ridge campus while being pushed in their [...]
Read more...Iana Kozelsky October 11, 2011
Mr. Hulseman speaks briefly about Karen Godt, her organization, and how Stone Ridge girls may have the opportunity to help these children directly. This Wednesday, October 12, Karen Godt ’62 will be coming to Stone Ridge to speak to the Upper School community for the Social Action presentation. She and her husband started a non-profit [...]
Read more...Colleen Zorc April 22, 2011
Every year, Bethesda’s Interfaith Clothing Center assists over 6,000 families in the Montgomery County area by supplying them with clothing and furniture. Through generous donations and volunteers, the Interfaith Clothing Center is able to provide basic necessities to families in need. Stone Ridge students set out this Wednesday for the Interfaith Clothing Center and helped [...]
Read more...Colleen Zorc April 20, 2011
On April 20th, 2011, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart had the pleasure of welcoming two activists who work closely with the United Nations in New York City.
Read more...Colleen Zorc April 6, 2011
Every year Campus Ministry Board holds a penny drive during Lent to fulfill the Catholic commitment to alms-giving.
Read more...Laura Kraisinger April 6, 2011
Alana Pitcher, school nurse at Stone Ridge, plays a vital role in the freshman Social Action program. Each of the groups of freshman learn about five topics throughout their year of Social Action, the elderly, environment, disabilities, childcare, and CPR certification.
Read more...Colleen Zorc February 28, 2011
As the month of February drew to a close, the Stone Ridge Parents’ Association organized an all-school service opportunity for the students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School alike.
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