Villa Duchesne Nuts and Bolts | February 21, 2019
One of my favorite Sacred Heart quotes, which is attributed to Saint Madeline Sophie Barat, says that, "for the sake of one child, I would have founded the Society." Each of your daughters is that 'one child.' Each girl is a true gift to the school. She is unique in her strengths and talents and is recognized for her successes and contributions. It is because of the uniqueness of each girl that we as a school have a strong community.
I invite you to join me in celebrating your daughters. They are spiritual, academic-focused, socially aware, community-building young women who are learning to choose wisely their path and their role in the Villa community and the wider global community.
I invite you to join me in celebrating your daughters. They are spiritual, academic-focused, socially aware, community-building young women who are learning to choose wisely their path and their role in the Villa community and the wider global community.
Ms. Bridget Collins
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Villa Ink Editor-in-Chief Katie Donnelly and Faculty Advisor Elizabeth Yee present Villa Ink awards to Head of School Michael Baber.
GOOD NEWS
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School's literary magazine recently received a ranking of EXCELLENT by the National Council of Teachers of English and ALL-AMERICAN with Four Marks of Distinction by the National Scholastic Press Association. Earlier in the year, Villa Ink was also ranked First Place with Special Merit and awarded BEST Junior-Senior Literary Art Magazine by the American Scholastic Press Association. Congratulations to the staff and students, led by Mrs. Elizabeth Yee and Ms. Betty Oestreicher, for their contributions to Villa Ink 2018, Volume VIII: Learning the Language of Flowers.
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2019-2020 RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS
Enrollment and Tuition Contracts for the 2019-2020 school year are due tomorrow, February 22. Families are also required to send an enrollment deposit of $1,000 to the Business Office to complete the re-enrollment process. If you have any questions, please contact Financial Services Coordinator Alice Tuhro at atuhro@vdoh.org or 314.810.3531. We welcome the opportunity to partner with you again in the education of your children.
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FATHER-DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE
Today, February 21, is the final day to register for the Father-Daughter Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 2, at The Ritz-Carlton. All students in grades 7-12 and their fathers are invited. If a student's father is unable to attend, we encourage her to bring an adult guest to the event. Learn more and register …
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SEE YOU AT THE RACES
The registration deadline for A Night at the Races is nearing the finish line! Please register by Monday, February 25, and join us for the event at 6:30 pm Friday, March 1, in Kenefick Gym. Want more information? View Event Chair Jodie Finney's explanation of the flow for the evening below.
Gather your friends, family, neighbors...all are welcome! All proceeds benefit the Sr. Mary Gray McNally Alumnae Scholarship. This event is for guests 21 or older. Contact Rachel Drone Gehm '88, Manager of Alumni Relations, at rgehm@vdoh.org or 314.810.3420 if you have any questions. See you at the starting gate!
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MOTHERS' CLUB SPRING SOCIAL
BrickTop's | 10342 Clayton Road | Saturday, March 2 at 6:30 pm
Head of School Michael F. Baber and the Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School Mothers' Club invite you to the Mothers' Club Spring Social for a night of friends, food, and fun. Appetizers and soft drinks are courtesy of the Mothers' Club. Please let us know if you are able to attend.
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ACT PREP COURSE
In preparation for the April 13 ACT, juniors are offered an opportunity to enroll in an ACT test prep course. Sessions will be held on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday mornings in March and early April. The cost is $325 per student and deadline to register is Thursday, February 28. Learn more and register today by selecting the Enrichment panel in the Reference Center on your Parent Portal.
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BOOK DRIVE | ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
The next First Friday book drive for the St. Louis Catholic Academy in North St. Louis will be Friday, March 1. New and gently used 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 and will be awarded to students for good behavior, birthdays, and academic successes. Bins for donations are at the West Door and at the Duchesne Building. Contact Maria Adamitis '20 at madamitis2020@vdoh.org if you have any questions.
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GLOBAL STUDIES SUMMER SEMINAR | SANTA FE
The Global Studies: Santa Fe seminar is an interdisciplinary study of the history and art of the American West. The seminar is designed to introduce students entering their junior year to themes in their upcoming United States History course and will be led by Fine Arts Chair Christine Sarra and Social Studies teacher Costan Spina.
The course will explore U.S. history and art through the lens of the American West. Students will experience the often-untold stories of cultures of the American West. From stories of Native Americans, to the Spanish and Mexican period, to the annexation by the United States, New Mexico offers a fascinating exploration of the complexity of U.S. history and art. The highlight of the course includes a four-day trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Class dates are May 30-31 and June 5, 2019; travel dates are June 1-4, 2019.
The seminar is limited to 12 students and registrations are due by Friday, March 15, with payment due by Sunday, April 28. A student's tuition must be current to register for school trips.
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PASSPORT TO SUMMER 2019
Registration for Passport to Summer 2019 is now open! We are proud to offer day and athletic camps, service opportunities, and academic programs for students in JK3 through Grade 12. For more information, visit our website or contact Dominic A. Key, Manager of Community Engagement, at dkey@vdoh.org.
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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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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Even with enrollment in full swing, we still recognize the power behind your voice when promoting Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School to the outside world. Please be sure that you "share" our posts on Facebook and Twitter! We want everyone to hear about all the great things we are doing. This will go far to spread our Sacred Heart Strong message. Bar none, the very best way to market a school is through parent and family networks. You are the authentic voice promoting our school to the outside world. You have family and friends (and they have family and friends, etc.) that may not have heard about all the great things we are doing here!
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WEDNESDAY MORNING MASS
On Wednesday, February 27, we will pray for Black American artists. 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.
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FIRST FRIDAY MASS & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
On Friday, March 1, 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.
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SPIRITUALITY SERIES
The final lecture in our 2018-19 Philippine Bicentennial Sacred Heart Spirituality Speaker Series is entitled "Philippine Duchesne: Her Legacy and Call to Us Today" and will be presented by Maureen Glavin, RSCJ from 9:30 to 11:15 am Friday, March 1. Sr. Glavin will use Philippine's life and example as a springboard into an exploration of our own lives and calls. She will examine what we have learned from Philippine and how we are invited to be Christ's Heart in our world today. Coffee and goûter will be available in the Parlor Dining Room at 9:30 am. The presentation will be held in the Global Education Center. Please join us!
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ROSARY
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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