Villa Duchesne Nuts and Bolts | August 23, 2018
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Meaghan Findley and children in the Woe community. Photo courtesy of Heather Findley.
Senior Meaghan Findley chose to spend a month this summer in a rural fishing village in Woe, Ghana, teaching English and helping to build a new school to fulfill her service learning commitment. Each year, our seniors live out Goal 3 by cumulatively serving more than 2,500 hours in communities both far and near.
Students in grades 7-12 are required to complete a designated number of service hours per year as a graduation requirement. Middle school students serve 10 hours and students in grades 9-11 must serve a minimum of 20 hours at social service agencies approved by the school. Before entering their senior year, students work with the Director of Service Learning Krista Richardson to plan and implement their Senior Service Project which entails a minimum of 40 hours.
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FATHERS' CLUB BARBEQUE | TONIGHT
We welcome all fathers and grandfathers to join us for the annual Fathers' Club Barbeque tonight, August 23, in front of Kenefick Gym. Enjoy wine and beer beginning at 6:30 pm followed by a dinner of pulled pork and chicken, ribs, cole slaw, and potato salad at 7 pm.
Didn't get a chance to make your reservation? Don't worry; please come. This is your opportunity to meet fellow dads, check out the newly renovated gym lobby, team room, and club room, and hear from Head of School Michael F. Baber. This relaxing evening is courtesy of the Fathers' Club.
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HEAD OF SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Head of School (HOS) Advisory Council consists of parents, faculty, students, administration, and other members of the school community, and its primary purpose is to offer advice and assistance to the Head of School in accordance with the mission of our School. Advisory council members share their experience and expertise to strengthen the decision-making process of the Head of School. The HOS Advisory Council meets from 9:15-10:00 am on the first Friday of each month in room 219, beginning Friday, September 7.
If you are interested in being considered for the HOS Advisory Council, please email Amy Pridgeon, Assistant to the Head of School, at apridgeon@vdoh.org by tomorrow, August 24
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MOTHERS' CLUB WELCOME MEETING | AUGUST 30
All moms are invited to attend the Mothers' Club Meeting at 8 am Thursday, August 30, in the Global Education Center located in the 1929 Main Building and are encouraged to get involved. Regardless of the amount of time you have available, there is a place for you! Please enter through the Portry to sign in.
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COLLEGE CORNER
College Corner, a valuable resource for parents and students, offers the latest information on college rep visits, opportunities to connect with colleges, scholarships, and much more. This webpage is updated weekly by our College Counseling Office, so bookmark it and visit often.
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MBS BOOK BUYBACK
If you have not yet received your book credit from MBS Direct for books returned during the Book Buyback in May, you may contact their customer service center at 1.800.325.3252.
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GO SAINTS! NEWSLETTER
The first issue of our Go Saints! High School Athletics newsletter for the school year will email on Tuesday, September 4. Watch your inbox for this coverage of contest results and upcoming games.
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BLOOD DRIVE | SEPTEMBER 15
As part of the Sacred Heart Global Day of Service, we will host a blood drive from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, September 15, in the Auditorium. Parents, faculty/staff, and students age 16 and older can schedule an appointment online for this drive using the link below. Sixteen year olds planning to donate are required to provide a signed parental permission form. Donors at this drive will not only help save lives but will also receive a free t-shirt.
If you have any questions about the upcoming drive, contact Director of Counseling Celeste Chappuis at cchappuis@vdoh.org or 314.810.3428. And watch future issues of Nuts and Bolts for additional events celebrating this upcoming worldwide day of service.
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SCHOOL ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents, if your daughter will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early from school, please notify the School at attendance-villa@vdoh.org. Girls arriving at school late or leaving early must sign in or out in Mrs. Richardson's Office near the West Door on the ground floor.
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NO SCHOOL | SEPTEMBER 3
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School will be closed Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day.
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MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Please join us for our next all-school Mass, where we call on the Holy Spirit to bless students, educators, and our school year. Tomorrow, August 24, our entire Sacred Heart community will come together to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit at 9 am in Kenefick Gym. Guests are invited to wear reds, oranges, or golds to honor the "consuming fire" of the Holy Spirit.
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BIBLE STUDY
Seeking to live out Goals I & II, all parents are welcome to meet from 9-10 am on Tuesdays in the Parlor Dining Room to study Scripture. In the fall, we will study the Gospel of John. Join us for this in-depth, verse-by-verse study of what many consider to be the most mystical and sacramental Gospel. This 15-week study begins August 28 and ends December 11. Our six-week winter study, Genesis to Jesus, will provide an overview of the Old Testament that will show how salvation history reaches its climax and fulfillment in Christ. The winter study begins January 8, 2019, and ends February 12. If you have any questions, please contact Polly Capps at vdohspirituality@vdoh.org.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING MASS
Our first Wednesday 7:15 am Mass will be held following Labor Day on September 5. Mass is celebrated most Wednesdays at 7:15 am in our Chapel when school is in session. Everyone in our school community is invited and encouraged to attend. View our 2018-2019 Mass Intentions list to see the specific intentions planned for each week.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our community will offer opportunities to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament in our beautiful Chapel following Oak Hill's First Friday Masses September 7, October 5, December 7, February 1, March 1, and April 5. While students, faculty, and staff will make visits throughout the day, parent volunteers are needed from 9 am to 3 pm to ensure that the exposed Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended. For more information about serving, please contact Kelly Adamitis at kellyjadamitis@icloud.com.
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ROSARY | EACH WEDNESDAY
All are welcome at 8 am each Wednesday when school is in session in our Chapel to offer the Rosary to Mater for her motherly protection of our children and for all the faculty, staff, and religious of this community who play such a critical role in nurturing and teaching our children.
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Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School
801 S.Spoede Road | St. Louis, MO 63131
314.432.2021 | www.vdoh.org | news@vdoh.org