Oak Hill Nuts and Bolts | September 27, 2018  

"How immense God's Love is! It will call for boundless self-giving on your part." ∼Madeleine Sophie Barat

At our assembly this week, I spoke to the students about Goal Three—our commitment to educate to a social awareness which impels us to action. The idea of "action" really struck me as I prepared for this, so I weaved in a little science, as well. The notion that an object at rest stays at rest until acted upon is also true with our desire to help others. Our concern, compassion, and prayers for those who suffer stay at rest until we act upon them. Our awareness of others' needs should drive us to vigorous action. This also tied into our school Mass this week as we celebrated the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. He was very much impelled to act on behalf of the poor and the forgotten and can be a wonderful model for us to emulate as we live out Goal Three.

Blessings,

Dr. Peter M. Schroeder

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION TEST

Today, September 27, at approximately 5 pm, we will conduct a test of our school broadcast system. A recorded message will be sent to your home, work, and mobile phone numbers as listed in your family records. We will be using this system to call you with important information throughout the school year. This includes early dismissal, late start, or school cancellation due to inclement weather.

If you DO NOT receive a phone call this afternoon, please email Jaime Bergfeld at jbergfeld@vdoh.org and explain which phone numbers need to be corrected in our database.

If you want to receive text notifications and have given us your mobile number, opt-in by simply texting "yes" to 67587. You will receive an almost immediate system response if you have successfully opted-in.

For additional information regarding notifications, please note the following from the Student-Parent Handbook: "Parents receive notification of school closings, campus closings, early dismissals or "snow schedules" (campus opens at 9 am/classes begin at 9:30 am) by our phone messaging system on provided home, work, and cell phones. Announcements are made on KSDK (Channel 5), www.vdoh.org, and 314.432.2021. In the event that bad weather occurs during school hours, the School decides whether or not to dismiss early. Students must report to the appropriate administrator before leaving."

BONNE CHANCE AUCTION

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Don't miss your opportunity to express your support for the Bonne Chance Auction—the school's largest fundraiser—and our Sacred Heart mission. Our catalog deadline is tomorrow, September 28, so visit our Sponsorships page today and pick your level of support. .

KENDRA GIVES BACK PARTY | SATURDAY

The Kendra Gives Back party is 11 am to 2 pm this Saturday, September 29, at Kendra Scott in Plaza Frontenac. Stop by and shop, and Kendra Scott will donate 20% of the sales to our Bonne Chance Auction. Remember to mention that you are with Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School.

SECOND GRADE CELEBRATES JOHNNY APPLESEED

On Wednesday morning, the Oak Hill second grade class and their families celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day. They participated in cross-curricular activities involving math, science, and reading to make applesauce, apple juice, and apple pie. The students also painted with apples as well as wrote stories about Johnny Appleseed. #Goal4

Kindergarten students enjoy goûter celebrating their families' support of Annual Giving.

MERCI!

Our hearts are full because of the generosity of our community. Thank you to everyone who contributed on #PledgeDay. We raised $40,000 for Cor Unum Annual Giving and are grateful for your support. Congratulations to our Kindergarten students who received goûter to celebrate their parents' participation in Cor Unum Annual Giving. Parents of this class have the highest participation level to date of all grades. Do you want to increase your child's class participation rate?

BOOK DRIVE | ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY

New and gently used books will be collected for the St. Louis Catholic Academy in North St. Louis beginning Friday, October 5, and continuing each First Friday throughout the school year. Bins will be placed at the West Door and at the Duchesne Building. Books are needed for all grades and reading levels, from children's books to chapter books. Donated books will fill "treasure chests" in classrooms at St. Louis Catholic Academy and will be awarded to students for good behavior, birthdays, and academic successes. Books will be inscribed with the recipients' names so they can make them their own! Contact Maria Adamitis '20 at madamitis2020@vdoh.org if you have any questions.

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, October 3, we will pray for the unborn. 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.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

On Friday, October 5, Oak Hill will celebrate First Friday Mass at 8:15 am followed by Benediction and exposition of the Eucharist until 3 pm. All are welcome to join the Oak Hill students for Mass or to visit anytime during the day to spend time in prayer and adoration with Our Lord.

While students, faculty, and staff will make visits throughout the day, parent volunteers are needed to ensure that the exposed Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended. For more information about serving, please contact Kelly Adamitis at kellyjadamitis@icloud.com.

• September 24-28
• October 1-5
• October 9-12
• October 15-19

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