Oak Hill Nuts and Bolts | September 20, 2018 I feel like we are settling into the rhythm of the school year, and I want to express my deepest appreciation for the welcome I have received upon my return to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. It is a tremendous blessing to have the opportunity to return to Oak Hill and work towards educational excellence with the students and faculty and in partnership with you, the parents. Thank you for "joining the journey" with us this year.
Blessings,
Dr. Peter M. Schroeder
PEACE DAY MARCH
Please note that our Peace Day March scheduled for tomorrow, September 21, will begin earlier than originally announced. Please join us in Condie Hall at 8:45 am if you wish to attend. The prayer service should conclude by 9:55 am. Parking will be available in the lots near Condie Field.
GLOBAL SERVICE DAY
Merci Beacoup to all who made our 2018 Global Service Day a success, to those who planned activities, contributed blessing bag items, donated blood, and the approximately 200 students, parents, faculty, staff, and alums who volunteered on campus and around St. Louis on Saturday. We were able to fill nearly 300 blessing bags and had an additional 20 grocery bags of extra supplies. We exceeded our goal for the blood drive collecting 36 units. And, we have clearer paths for individuals enjoying our Natural Wildlife Habitat.
UPDATES FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
We ask each family to verify their home, work, and mobile phone numbers for emergencies like snow days. Under the Bulletin Board on your Parent Portal, expand the MyBackPack window and tap the 'Update Profile' link to get started. Your user name and password will be required to access your profile.
STUDENT SAFETY As we continue the school year, please make note of these student safety reminders. Because of the amount of traffic flowing around campus, it is important to drop off your children at the sidewalk in front of the Duchesne building, not in front of the pods. This will ensure that they can safely exit your vehicle and properly come under our care and supervision. On late start Tuesdays, all students arriving before 8:45 am should be dropped off at Acorn Club on the lower campus. No student should be dropped off on the upper campus to walk down by themselves. As we share the roads with other families and many new drivers, please also be sure to drive with caution and follow the designated carpool traffic patterns. If you have questions related to the Drop-Off procedure, please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook available in the Resource Center of the Parent Portal.
FIELD HOCKEY | VILLA VS. ST. JOE
Be sure to come out and cheer on the Saints at the annual Villa vs. St. Joe games held this Saturday, September 22, on Condie Field. The JV White team plays at 11 am followed by JV Maroon at noon and Varsity at 1:30 pm. Throw on your favorite superhero shirt and join the fun! Varsity players ready to take on St. Joe! Photo courtesy of Kate Graft.
GAME DAY ETIQUETTE
Help us protect our playing fields. Animals are not allowed on any athletic field during athletic contests, including pre- and post-game activities, not only for the safety of participants but also to maintain the integrity of the field. In particular, animals should not be on Condie Field at any time. Please make sure all pets on campus are kept on a leash and remain outside the gated perimeter of the fields.
BONNE CHANCE AUCTION
ITEM DONATIONS We have received some outstanding items for the auction but still have room for more! With our catalog deadline of September 28 quickly approaching, please consider an item donation today. Need a hint on what we're looking for? Email the Auction Office at vdohauction@vdoh.org. If you already have an item in hand, please complete the online item contract and drop off donations in the Portry.
KENDRA GIVES BACK PARTY Kendra Scott is hosting a Kendra Gives Back party at their Plaza Frontenac location from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday, September 29. Stop by and shop, and Kendra Scott will donate 20% of the sales to our Bonne Chance Auction.
MOTHERS' CLUB LUNCHEON
Celebrate our Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School community by joining us for the Mothers' Club Fall Luncheon at 11:30 am Wednesday, October 10, at Old Warson Country Club. Our special guest will be Villa alum Candace Bond McKeever '83. Candace was named by the Los Angeles County Commision For Women, Woman of the Year 2014.
Reservations for the luncheon are due no later than Wednesday, October 3.
STATE OF THE SCHOOL
We invite you to attend our State of the School meeting from 6 to 7 pm Thursday, October 11. Come hear from Head of School Michael F. Baber as well as board members and staff. The meeting will be held in the Global Education Center and will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.
NO SCHOOL | OCTOBER 8
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School will be closed Monday, October 8, for Fall Break.
WEDNESDAY MORNING MASS
On Wednesday, September 26, we will pray for physicians. Mass begins promptly at 7:15 am in the Chapel and usually concludes no later than 7:35 am. 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.
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.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our community offers opportunities to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament in our beautiful Chapel following Oak Hill's First Friday Masses. Oak Hill's next First Friday Mass will be held October 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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