THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Thomas A. Kardish, President Ι Lauren Carr '00, Principal
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Student Spotlight
Leadership and Healthcare
This summer, Elizabeth Iwasyk '20 represented Villa at the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) and participated in their Health and Sciences Program at Harvard Medical School. This provided Liz with an opportunity to learn about Medicine and Health Care Career options and to develop leadership skills. Liz joined with students from around the country and internationally to hear guest speakers with medical backgrounds, while also participating in activities such as suturing, drawing blood and dissections. Group work included diagnosing the conditions of simulated patients, along with a presentation to program directors upon the conference conclusion. This was an amazing experience!
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Robotics
Amelia Fisher '20, alongside Mr. Petcaugh (VEX Robotics Coach), presented at a conference on Saturday, September 21, at West Catholic Preparatory High School. Amelia's presentation detailed the necessary steps to build a successful VEX Robotics team.
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In the Classroom
Ms. Preedy's AP Environmental class set up bottle ecosystems, and Mrs. Leaper's Forensics class did a food analysis mystery lab.
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Villa on Video
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Annual Fund 2019-2020
Raised $12,608 (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
Cross Country
The cross country team finished 7th out of 21 teams at the George School Invitational. Meredith Glunz '23 led the way for the Jems with a 7th place finish in a time of 19:45. Captain Lily Dineen '20 finished 26th, running her best time of the season so far. Other members of the team running their best times of the season included captain Chloe Niemczak '20, Katie Labay '23, Gianna Fiduccia '21 and Sydney Hageman '21.
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Field Hockey
New pictures are up on Smugmug!
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Sailing
Sunday had beautiful sunshine but little wind for the 2nd regatta in the 8 week series.
During the summer months Olivia Burke '23, Mackenzie Smith '20, Devin Smith '22, and Dillan Smith '23 participated in 7 South Jersey regattas traveling from Cooper River to Cape May. Mackenzie, in the laser 4.7 fleet , placed 3rd overall. In the 420 fleet, Devin placed 4th and Dillan 6th.
We are still recruiting for the sailing team. We will help you learn to sail. Please contact captains Mackenzie or Devin Smith or parent liaison Lisa Smith if you have any interest.
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Soccer
The soccer team scored a big victory over CB East on Friday afternoon. They improve to 6-1.
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Tennis
New pictures are up on Smugmug!
On Friday, the tennis team had a big win against Sacred Heart. Only one week left of tennis season -- Keep it up, Jems!
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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! We invite everyone to celebrate Mass with us in the Performing Arts Center at 9 a.m., and Tours will run from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (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
Go Jems!
Join us on Friday, September 27, for Alumnae Night at the soccer game vs. Archbishop Ryan at 7 p.m. Wear your Villa gear and come cheer on the team!
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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! *Come chat with us at the Villa Fair on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. *Physical card orders will began on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
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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., Sept. 30: Villanova University, Fordham University, Lafayette College, Lebanon Valley College
Tues., Oct. 1: Ursinus College, American University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Saint Joseph's University
Thurs., Oct. 3: The University of Tampa, Wheaton College MA, George Mason University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
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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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Neumann University Open Houses
Sunday, Sept 29 / Sat, Nov 16 / Sun, Jan 26
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Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Weekend Workshops: Adults
Learn new skills and meet others who share the same creative passions. Most workshops are available for Act 48 Credit hours for PA Educators at no additional cost.
Weekend Workshops: Pre-College
High school students come to Tyler to advance technical and creative skills, and have the meaningful pre-college experience of learning with other creatively-driven students in a college-setting.
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St. Francis Medical Center
Schools of Nursing & Radiologic Technology
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 4-6:30 p.m.
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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
Working Together for a Cause
Students gathered in the cafeteria for CSC on Friday morning to make cards for children battling pediatric cancer.
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Parents' Guild News & Notes
Connie Whalen, President | vjmparentsguild@vjmhs.org
Campus Store
The Campus Store is now open in our original location! Come visit us during any lunch period on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Stop by and pick up a Villa tie for your dad for next week's Ring Day Mass!
We will also be open during the following events:
- Alumnae Reunion: Saturday, September 28, 5 p.m.
- Villa Fair: Wednesday, October 2, 7 p.m.
- Fall Open House: Sunday, October 6, 10 a.m.
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20th Annual "Fore! the Girls" Golf Outing
Jericho National Golf Club
Monday, September 30, 2019
Just 4 days away! Register now.
for details and to register
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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
Are you still looking for ideas to donate for the Mother-Daughter Tea? Additional items have been added to our Amazon Wish List.
Other ways to donate: Make your own basket, or monetary donations are always welcome to help our committee buy items to put together other great baskets. Please consider donating to help make this Mother-Daughter Tea a success For the Girls. For more information please visit www.vjmhs.org/mdt or contact Linda Kakoyan at lkakoyan@verizon.net.
*Last call for donations! Deadline is October 4th.*
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You're invited to the Villa Fair
The Parents' Guild is hosting its first General Membership Meeting, "Villa Fair," on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Villa Fair was developed to provide parents/guardians an opportunity to meet each other, as well as to gather useful information about school and Parents' Guild activities and events held throughout the year. This year's participants include:
Athletics/JET
Development & Auction
Campus Ministry
Fine Arts
Guidance
Student Council
Parents' Guild Executive Board
Parent Guild Class Reps
Mother Daughter Tea
Fathers' Club
Ways & Means (supporting our Angel Fund)
We hope you will be able to join us for a fun night!
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School News & Notes
Marissa Brown, Dean of Students | mbrown@vjmhs.org
Universal Call
Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation during this past Tuesday's early dismissal due to an issue with our fire alarm. If any family did not receive the universal phone call alerting them to Tuesday's events, please update your contact information with this form on our school website.
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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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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). Photos also may be emailed to efranzzo@vjmhs.org
School Calendar
Fri, Sept 27
Day 1, Schedule E
2:45 dismissal
Freshman Student Council Rep Elections
Bagel Breakfast:
7-8 a.m.
Spirit Day:
12:30-2:45 p.m.
Alumnae Night - Soccer vs. Archbishop Ryan:
JV - 5:30 p.m.
V - 7 p.m.
Sat, Sept 28
Alumnae Reunion:
5-9 p.m.
Sun, Sept 29
Mon, Sept 30
Day 2
Golf Outing:
Jericho National GC
Tues, Oct 1
Day 3, Schedule B
Freshman Class Officer Elections:
8:45 a.m.
Ring Day Practice:
8:45-9:45 a.m.
Wed, Oct 2
Day 4
Villa Fair:
7 p.m., PAC/Gym
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Thurs, Oct 3
Day 5
Fri, Oct 4
Early Dismissal, 11 a.m.
Ring Day:
8-11 a.m.
Sat, Oct 5
Sun, Oct 6
Open House:
Mass, 9 a.m., PAC
Tours, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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