Villa Duchesne Nuts and Bolts | October 24, 2019
We have entered into the second quarter of the school year. This time of year brings the celebration of a successful first quarter of school, the end of our fall sports' seasons, and the excitement of activities that are on the horizon. This Saturday at 2 pm, the Villa field hockey team will play their last home game before entering into their playoff season. Next week, eight students along with teachers Theresa Wiss and John Powell will participate in the Archdiocesan-sponsored Pilgrimage to the Border in El Paso, Texas. And, we are also preparing for our campus-wide Open House from 12-4 pm on November 3.
Ms. Bridget Collins
RIVERA RECOGNIZED FOR PHOTOJOURNALISM
Congratulations to Valeria Rivera '20 whose photo of sister Camila earned her an Honorable Mention in St. Louis Public Radio's photojournalism competition. This year's theme was "window to my world," encouraging students to tell a story with a caption, image and personal reflection. Valeria captioned her photo "happiness."
The photos submitted by the 18 high school students recognized in this competition will be part of a public gallery exhibit in the lobby of St. Louis Public Radio at 3651 Olive Street in St. Louis beginning on November 8 with a celebratory reception for students, their families and educators. Learn more at stlpublicradio.org.
NHS INDUCTION
Congratulations to the 15 scholars who were inducted into the Villa Duchesne Chapter of the National Honor Society last week! These students are committed to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character and are wonderful examples of the children of the Sacred Heart. We are so proud of you!
Pictured left: Katie Harkwell, Emma Tucker, Mairin Schweppe, Grace Garton, Amelia Arns, Emily Stellern, Lizanne Donnelly, Molly McLaughlin, Caroline Johnson, CeCe Nikodem, Berkeley Rebman, Annie Fox, and Noelle Rupp. Not pictured: Emily Yn & Grace Billhartz.
ALL-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE | WAYS TO SERVE
In addition to parents, students, and staff being present in all areas of the building to guide attendees, there are other ways for you to help ensure our All-School Open House from 12-4 pm on Sunday, November 3, is a success.
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the event, please contact Assistant Director of Enrollment Management Katie Martin at kmartin@vdoh.org or 314.810.3496.
BONNE CHANCE AUCTION
VIP WINE AND WHISKEY CHILDREN'S CHALLENGE Through this year's Children's Challenge, the School will enhance and modernize the learning experience, creating even more collaborative classrooms, with the installation of 32 Clevertouch monitors throughout Oak Hill and Villa Duchesne. The touch-screen devices allow fast and simple sharing of information and hands-on learning experiences for students of all learning styles. Dave and Evonne Jones have generously pledged $50,000 in support of our goal for the Clevertouch boards. Raise your paddle the night of the auction or give now to join the Jones Family and help us meet the Children's Challenge.
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS
With Halloween approaching, please be reminded that for the safety of our students and faculty with severe allergies, food/candy containing nut products should not be brought on campus.
STATE OF THE SCHOOL
If you were unable to attend our State of the School meeting last Thursday, a video of the event is available through our Facebook page.
PNCHS PRESENTATION | LOOKING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN
Join the Parent Network of Catholic High Schools at 7 pm Tuesday, November 7, at Visitation Academy for Looking from the Outside In. In this talk, Sarah Swafford will offer parents, teachers, and coaches an understanding of Emotional Virtue, a map for navigating relationships, and a closer look at how to build up interior confidence in young women and men transitioning through stages of life. No registration is required and the event is complimentary through the Parent Association of Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School.
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. The College Corner webpage is updated weekly by our College Counseling Office, so bookmark it and visit often.
WEDNESDAY MORNING MASS
Please join us at 7:15 am Wednesday, October 30, for Mass, Father David Meconi, S.J. presiding. 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.
2019-2020 SPIRITUALITY SERIES
The first lecture in our 2019-2020 Sacred Heart Spirituality Speakers Series: The Mission Continues is entitled "Friendship and the Holy Life " and will be presented by Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ from 9:30 to 11 am Friday, November 1. The conversation will begin by reflecting on the friendship between Sophie and Philippine, especially some characteristics of their friendship that are true of all good relationships. Then we will consider the possibilities of friendship in nurturing a holy life and in transforming our relationship with God, our dearest friend. Please join us.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
On Friday, November 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.
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