THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
Thomas A. Kardish, President Ι Lauren Carr '00, Principal
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Student Spotlight
Villa's Newest Student Council Representatives
Freshman Elections for Student Council took place on Friday, September 27. Congratulations to our newest Student Council Homeroom Representatives:
Homeroom 208: Lauren Abbamont
Homeroom 209: Meredith Glunz
Homeroom 129: Cecilia Kern
Homeroom 130: Helen Raics
Homeroom 131: Mackenzie Van Arsdale
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Villa on Video
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Annual Fund 2019-2020
Raised $13,928 (5%) of
Our Goal of $275,000
Please remember that every gift, regardless of size, assists Villa in covering the 15% gap in expenses left by tuition and is often unrestricted so it can be used wherever there is greatest need. Care to select where your donation is used? Make a donation today and choose where you feel most called to give!
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Athletics News & Notes
Becky Flynn Hensel '99, Athletic Director | VJMAthletics@vjmhs.org
Winter sport athletes, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
For those interested in playing a WINTER sport, please check the Athletics webpage for information related to tryouts and what is needed from each athlete to be deemed eligible to participate. One of the requirements is attendance at the Concussion Education and Orientation presentation scheduled for Thursday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC — please mark your calendars! If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Becky Flynn Hensel at VJMAthletics@vjmhs.org.
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Golf
The Villa golf team competed in the AACA league championships at Honeybrook Golf Club. Congratulations to senior Elizabeth Rafferty for being selected league All-Star!
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Admissions News & Notes
Stephanie Gahagan, Director of Admissions | sgahagan@vjmhs.org
Please share!
Do you know anyone interested in attending Villa? Encourage them to join us at our Open House on October 6! (And home in time for the Eagles game at 1!)
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Parent Ambassadors: We Need Your Help!
In anticipation of a busy recruiting season, all parents are invited to become a Villa Parent Ambassador. Parent Ambassadors will share in recruitment by assisting with the Villa Open House on October 6; volunteering to speak with prospective students and parents at local High School Nights; volunteering to assist at the Villa Entrance/Scholarship Exam on October 26; and/or volunteering to host informal information sessions at your home or local coffee house for friends and neighbors. Not only will you be advocating for our Jems and school, but you will meet other Villa parents! This is a great way to give back to our school.
If you missed the Parent Ambassador meeting on September 19, you can still sign up to help! Please fill out the interest form at www.vjmhs.org/admissions/parentambassadors.
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Alumnae News & Notes
Mary Beth Walinskas '96, Alumnae Relations Coordinator | mwalinskas@vjmhs.org
Save the Date
Villa's next Alumnae Social is on Thursday, October 17 in Philadelphia, location TBD. Visit www.vjmhs.org/centercity for more information.
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Development News & Notes
Jennifer Drayer-McDonald, Director of Development | jmcdonald@vjmhs.org
Villa Scrip Program
Check out Villa's Scrip Program! Through ShopWithScrip.com, Villa offers gift cards to hundreds of retailers that provide a direct benefit to you and our school — a percentage of your purchases will be donated to Villa and an equal percentage will be applied to tuition for the following school year for your daughter or another student of your choosing. Click here to learn more!
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Founded in Faith. Fulfilling the Mission Update:
Phase One: Performing Arts Center - COMPLETE
Interested in learning more or care to schedule a tour of our new Performing Arts Center? Contact Jennifer McDonald at 215.357.8810 x124 or jmcdonald@vjmhs.org.
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Phase Two: STEAM Hallway and Media Center
Sneak peak above! Blueprints are almost complete, and construction is set to begin in the summer of 2020 on a 21st-century STEAM hallway, complete with robotics, computer, and innovation labs, a sound booth, recording studio, and media center, in addition to renovated classrooms.
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While Villa's Annual Fund and Auction support the yearly operations of the school, Founded in Faith. Fulfilling the Mission, the Campaign to support the Villa's facilities expansion, is an investment in Villa's future. We are looking for partners to join us in our vision to create an environment where young women can explore who God is calling them to be. Already, $3.4 million has been raised from 88 donors. Please consider how YOU can partner with Villa to assure an exemplary Catholic secondary education for future generations of Jems.
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Guidance News & Notes
Anne Perez, Director of Guidance | aperez@vjmhs.org
Next Week: College Visits at Villa
Please check Naviance for specific times.
Mon., Oct. 7: The Catholic University of America, Albright College
Tues., Oct. 8: Colgate University, University of Chicago, Immaculata University
Wed., Oct. 9: University of Richmond, St. John's College, Lycoming College, Temple University
Thurs., Oct. 10: Drexel University, Hofstra University, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, Widener University
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Use this link to the PACAC Fall College Fair Schedule:
https://pacac.memberclicks.net/college-fairs
Mark your calendars! Remember that these representatives of the colleges come to Villa, so students should start checking the list in Naviance under "College Visits."
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STEM College and Career Fair
Rider University, Student Recreation Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 1-4 p.m., Free!
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Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City
Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 1-4 p.m., Free!
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Tufts Admissions Presentation at Friends Central School
October 15, 2019 at 7 p.m.
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DeSales University Poetry Festival Flyer
Submssions due October 18, 2019
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Philadelphia Architecture and Design College Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Interested in Science? Scholarship Opportunity!
Here is a link for a scholarship for those students interested in science. Click the link for more details on the scholarship applications & requirements.
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Mission & Ministry News & Notes
Stephanie McCarthy, Director of Mission & Ministry | smccarthy@vjmhs.org
Twining
On Monday, students visited Twining Village, a retirement community located less than a mile from Villa. Upcoming dates to visit Twining this year are: Oct. 21, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9.
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Parents' Guild News & Notes
Connie Whalen, President | vjmparentsguild@vjmhs.org
Fore! the Girls Golf Outing
Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and supported our 20th Annual "Fore the Girls" Golf outing yesterday. With over 100 participants, it was one of our most successful outings. During dinner, we recognized Villa Alumnae parents – Lisa Pfeister, Ron and Carol Zemnick, and Sal and Pat Caimano – for their continued dedication and commitment to Villa Joseph Marie.
Photos are posted on vjmhs.smugmug.com.
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2019 Mother-Daughter Tea
Sunday, October 20, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Philadelphia
Attention Senior Parents and Guardians:
Three photos needed for the Senior Tribute: pictures of senior with mom or special woman in her life, a family picture and/or senior baby picture. Photos are due by Friday, October 11.
Ms. Weaver has already sent out a notice to all the seniors on Canvas. Please help us to collect these 3 pictures with your senior (if she has not already sent them in) by sending them to Kim Chiminski at kchiminski@gmail.com by October 11. Mrs. Chiminski needs them by this date in order for her to have enough time to put them all together in a video in time for the tea. Please make a note in your email subject "Senior photos" to Mrs. Chiminski.
Thank you for your help!
- Mother-Daughter Tea Co-Chairs
Maureen Montemuro and Teresa Propato-Tulio
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Campus Store
The Campus Store is now open in our original location! Come visit us during any lunch period on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We will also be open during Fall Open House on Sunday, October 6 from 10 a.m.-12p.m.
Would you like to volunteer at Villa's Campus Store? New volunteers are always welcome! Any parent who would like to volunteer, please email Andrea Schultz at andreaschultz@verizon.net.
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School News & Notes
Marissa Brown, Dean of Students | mbrown@vjmhs.org
Canvas
Parent Access to Canvas is now activated. Please thoroughly review the instructions on how to create a parent account here.
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JET—European Travel
For those students still seriously interested in traveling after receiving the general details of the summer Europe trip, a mandatory PARENT meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC.
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Poetry Festival Field Trip
Any student interested in attending the DeSales University Poetry Festival Field Trip on October 25, 2019, please sign up with Mrs. Wisniewski by October 11. Any questions, please ask Mrs. Wisniewski or your English Teacher. *Important Note: Any Senior who is attending the October Senior Retreat is NOT eligible to attend the field trip. Additionally, any Senior who is off for a college visitation day IS eligible to attend, but should make their college visitation a priority before considering signing up.
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Shadybrook Farm Fun!
Saturday, October 12, from 7-10 p.m., is Villa/HGP Night at Shadybrook Farm, but this deal lasts all month. Please remember to purchase your tickets online in advance, using the discount code below!
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Important Links
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST
Parents, share your photos with us! If you post photos from Villa events, sports, and activities — or share about upcoming events like our Open House — on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn, please use our new hashtag #AlwaysVilla. Anyone (parent, student, alumna, friend, etc.) that uses our #AlwaysVilla will automatically be entered into a monthly drawing to win a $20 gift certificate to the school store. One entry per post per platform. No limit on entries — share, share, share, and help us spread the word about our great school! Winners will be messaged privately on social media and announced publicly each month in This Week at Villa. To kick off our contest, we're offering 2 drawing entries for every post you make or share about our upcoming Open House on Sunday, October 6, 2019: Mass 9 a.m., Tours 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Note: The Facebook account entitled "Villa Joseph Marie High School" is not an official account and is not managed by Villa).
School Calendar
Fri, Oct 4
Early Dismissal, 11 a.m.
Ring Day:
8-11 a.m., PAC
Sat, Oct 5
Sun, Oct 6
Open House
Mass: 9 a.m., PAC
Tours: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mon, Oct 7
Day 6-5
Tues, Oct 8
Day 1, Schedule B
Wed, Oct 9
Day 2
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Thurs, Oct 10
Day 3
Junior Immersion
Fri, Oct 11
Day 4
Junior Immersion
Sophomore Retreat
Sat, Oct 12
Villa/HGP Night at Shadybrook Farm
7-10 p.m.
Sun, Oct 13
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