February 21, 2020

Reminder that today is the final day to register for the Father Daughter Dance! Visit www.vjmhs.org/FDdance for more info. Scroll down to view a list of current student scholarship and summer opportunities from our Guidance Department.

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- Erica Franzzo '03, Communications and Public Relations Manager

21 FRI

Chicks with Sticks: 5:30 p.m.
Father Daughter Dance: Today is the last day to register! Sat., March 7, 5:30–9:30 p.m., The Warrington, Cost: $95/couple ($40 for additional daughter) Ticketing and seating arrangement registration is available online here: www.vjmhs.org/FDdance

22 SAT

Women Today Leading Tomorrow: A Symposium on Empowerment for Women: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., PAC www.vjmhs.org/WTLT
VARSITY BASKETBALL vs. TBA at 4:00 p.m. at Bensalem HS - Away *District One AAAA Basketball Championship

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER and where to find more info about them!

Father Daughter Dance: Sat., March 7, 5:30–9:30 p.m., The Warrington, Cost: $95/couple ($40 for additional daughter) Ticketing and seating arrangement registration is available online here by February 21: www.vjmhs.org/FDdance
5th Annual Day of Service: Sun., March 8 www.vjmhs.org/missionandministry/dayofservice
Incentive Day Off: Fri., March 13 - No School - Students earned this added day off for their strong participation at Villa's fall open house.
Annual Spring Auction: Sat., March 28 at 6:00 p.m. www.vjmhs.org/auction
Villa Summer Camps: Registration is now open. Visit www.vjmhs.org/summer to see our camp offerings for Summer 2020.

ANNUAL FUND

Raised $116,249 (42%) 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!

Give online here.

FOUNDED IN FAITH. FULFILLING THE MISSION

Raised $3,520,399 (59%) of Our Goal of $6 Million

Phase One: Performing Arts Center - Complete
Phase Two: STEAM Hallway and Media Center - Construction begins June 2020

Please consider how you can partner with Villa to assure an exemplary Catholic secondary education for future generations of Jems. Interested in learning more? Contact Jennifer McDonald at 215.357.8810 x124 or jmcdonald@vjmhs.org.

IMPORTANT

Please note that the above calendar is subject to change after this email has been sent. Please confirm with Villa's online calendars for the most up-to-date information.

Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury
A new online course from Parsons Paris designed for high school students. The $50 application fee will be waived for students who apply by Sunday, March 8, 2020 by using the code PARIS when submitting their application.

Boston University will be hosting a reception for high school sophomores and juniors and their families on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to learn more about BU and what makes an application competitive for admission. View the event flyer here.

GRAMMY CAMP MIAMI: July 28–August 1, 2020

GRAMMY Camp® is a 5-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Hosted at Royal Caribbean's Entertainment Studio in Miami, students from across the country apply for one of the career tracks offered. The application deadline is March 31, 2020. Visit grammycamp.com for more information.

Environmental Design Institute: June 22–July 2, 2020

The Environmental Design Institute is a new and exciting pre-college program for rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students that utilizes both the urban environment of Temple Main Campus and the living laboratory of Temple's Ambler Arboretum. Explore landscape architecture and horticulture in this hands-on program that incorporates science, design and sustainability. For more information, click here.

Experience Student Life as an Art & Design Major at Harcum College at the ART & DESIGN EXPERIENCE on Saturday, April 4, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., $10 registration fee. Find out more here.

The Bryant University Global Leadership Summer Academy (or Program) provides you with five exciting days and nights on Bryant's beautiful campus. You will participate in interactive sessions with Bryant International Business faculty, get to know Bryant students and alumni, and interact with business leaders at company visits. Bryant faculty, students, and alumni represent many countries. This immersion summer program will provide you with a transformational experience that you will be able to apply to your academic, professional, and personal future. Applications are due by March 2, 2020. Program Fee: $1,100 – includes all program sessions and activities, overnight stays in dorms, meals provided by the program, local transportation to company visits, and assigned university student counselors. Limited scholarships are available. Click here to register.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2, Newtown PA has announced that Scholarship Applications are now available. The students may acquire the Application Form by accessing the AOH Div 2 website and downloading the form with instructions. Visit the website by clicking here.

Kenny "Sid" Hopkins Scholarship awards students, volunteers, or those who are currently employed or volunteer in Emergency Services further their education in their field. Requirements: *Bucks County resident *commitment to pursue a career in allied health care (nursing, medical technology, radiology/imaging, respiratory therapy, paramedic, firefighting, EMS, or law enforcement) *evidence of community involvement *Essay requirement *2 letters of recommendation. View a PDF with more information here.

W. Gordon and Natalie E. Dunning Scholarship: Students who are academically qualified - in the top 25% of their class - who require financial assistance and lives in Montgomery or Bucks County. You must be in pursuit of a career in medicine or education. Click here to view the PDF.

Applied Math in Action!, an action-packed week with math sessions each day in subjects outside the normal high school curriculum, so they are accessible to all levels: cryptography, game theory, math modelling, & more, as well as invited speakers and other educational activities. It will also feature several fun excursions around Washington, D.C. and allow students to experience a week of college life on our beautiful campus. Because our math topics are outside the normal series of mathematics topics taught in high school, students do not need advanced coursework to participate, but only an interest in mathematics and STEM. Find out more here.

Penn Summer: Penn delivers the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Explore Penn's historic campus, engage with leading faculty, and build intellectual connections within accelerated two-, three-, or six-week Penn Summer High School Programs. Find out more on the Penn website.

University of Virginia Summer Opportunity: The Cornerstone Summer Institute is a week-long summer camp at the University of Virginia where high school students learn about slavery and its legacies by exploring the University, Charlottesville, and area landmarks. The camp provides rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with the opportunity to engage in historical investigation, archaeological excavation, and community engagement in order to learn and develop thinking skills that will prepare them for success in college and beyond. For 2020, CSI will run from June 20 to 26.

Premiering Summer 2020, we're pleased to offer Lehigh University Summer Academy, a three-week pre-college residential program for rising 6th -11th grade students. To learn more about the program, visit summeracademy.lehigh.edu.

Boston University Academy of Media Production Summer Program: This four-week workshop presents the opportunity to explore the many aspects of media production while developing the skills needed to be a successful storyteller.

Duquesne offers a Summer Leadership Academy from June 8-13, 2020. It does require a nomination. Let guidance know if you are interested.

The Sociedad Hispana Doylestown (SHD) will be awarding a minimum of 4 scholarships in 2020. All of the scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who have completed or are currently enrolled in the highest level of your schools Spanish sequence and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) would like to invite you and your students to participate in AFSA's annual High School Essay Contest. For more information, visit www.afsa.org/essay-contest. All applications due on April 6, 2020

Contact Erica Franzzo '03 at efranzzo@vjmhs.org with questions, feedback, or additions for this weekly email. Thanks for reading! Past editions of This Week at Villa can be viewed here. Past editions of the Alumnae Newsletter can be viewed here.