Oak Hill Nuts and Bolts | February 21, 2019
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Lately, I have had the opportunity to talk with many parents for variety of reasons. Through these conversations, I have been constantly reminded how much I value our community here at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill. It is wonderful to see moms and dads on campus and engaged in the life of our school. Please be sure to stop by the Oak Hill Office to say hello when you are on campus. Purposefully, we can continue to build a strong community at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill (Goal 4).
Blessings,
Dr. Peter M. Schroeder
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GOOD NEWS
Our sixth grade students recently performed "Journey to the Afterlife," an original production by music teacher Caroline Zarinelli. The performance, complete with sarcophagus, mourners, dancers, and goddesses carrying canopic jars, was tied to their unit on Egypt in social studies. Because some of the characters were based on historical figures, students were able to research the characters whom they would play. In social studies, students did a separate research project to culminate their study of Egypt.
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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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OAK HILL YEARBOOK SPONSORSHIPS
Tomorrow, February 22, is the deadline to purchase an Oak Hill yearbook sponsorship. Create a sponsorship to congratulate a special award, like speech, science fair, the arts, or sports; commemorate First Communion; or just to say you are proud of your Sacred Heart student. View the information flier below for details on purchasing and creating your sponsorship. Contact Lisa Carswell, Yearbook Advisor, at lcarswell@vdoh.org if you have questions.
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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 all moms 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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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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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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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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PRAYER INTENTIONS
Do you have a special intention or a loved one that you would like to be included in our Oak Hill Mass petitions? Please send an email to Katie Maxwell, Campus Minister, at kmaxwell@vdoh.org. We would very much like to remember the intentions of those in our community as we celebrate Mass together.
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