Thomas A. Kardish, President Lauren Carr '00, Principal April 17, 2020 Villa Families, Thank you for joining us for our second live conference on Thursday. Even if just for a short time, we're so happy to be able to gather as a community with you. We will continue to update you as new information becomes available to us. Please know that recognizing the amazing efforts of our graduates, as well as our entire student body, is a top priority for us at this time. We know that this situation is not ideal, but be assured that we do have some ideas in motion to honor our girls. Thank you for all that you're doing to support your daughters and Villa Joseph Marie. Stay safe and stay healthy, Erica Franzzo Communications and Public Relations Manager - A recording of Thursday's live conference with Mr. Kardish and Mrs. Carr is available on Canvas in the 2019-2020 student body module under conferences and then choose "Administrative Update April 16, 2020" and click "presentation" underneath. (Note: You must be logged in as a current student.)
- Monday, April 20: Day 2
- Tuesday, April 21: Day 3
- Wednesday, April 22: OFFICE HOUR DAY
- Thursday, April 23: Day 5
- Friday, April 24: Day 6-4
- As per the email sent out on Tuesday, April 7, we will implement a universal OFFICE HOURS DAY every Wednesday beginning the week of April 20 (and continuing every week we have five days).
- The Annual Spring Auction main event will now take place strictly online from May 5-9. If you enjoyed the 25 exclusive Pre-Auction items, then we're sure that you'll love the 200+ items that will be available for bid in May. More details coming soon!
- Raffle tickets are available at www.vjmhs.org/auction for the winner's choice of a Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM tote, valued at $1,490, or $1,000 cash. Second and third prizes of $500 and $250, respectively, also will be awarded. Winners need not be present at the May 9 drawing.
FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER and where to find more info about them! - Next live conference: Tuesday, May 5, 3:00 p.m.
- Annual Spring Auction: Tuesday, May 5, to Saturday, May 9 www.vjmhs.org/auction
- Vespers Retreat: Friday, May 15 (Virtual only. More info coming soon.)
- Baccalaureate Dinner: Wednesday, May 20
- Graduation: Saturday, May 30
- Prom: Friday, June 12
- Summer@Villa registration is open for 2020! www.vjmhs.org/summer
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to the to current health situation that our community is facing, Villa's summer camps are now available to register without payment! Simply register now to reserve your spot, leaving the form payment line with $0. Villa will bill you for your attendance at camp at a later date. - Hope-A-Thon: Friday, September 25 www.vjmhs.org/hope
Villa's new school-wide fundraiser is a student-run dance marathon committed to raising awareness and funds for both Bringing Hope Home and Drew's Hope, two amazing foundations that provide aid to families fighting the unimaginable. More information on how you can get involved and/or donate to Hope-A-Thon will be coming soon! Visit the website for additional information. ANNUAL FUND Raised $138,011 (50%) 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 $3,550,399 (59%) of Our Goal of $6 Million - Phase One: Performing Arts Center - Complete
- Phase Two: STEAM Hallway and Media Center - Up next!
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. Contact Erica Franzzo '03 at efranzzo@vjmhs.org with questions, feedback, or additions for this weekly email. Thanks for reading! Past editions of Calendar/This Week at Villa can be viewed here. Past editions of the Alumnae Newsletter can be viewed here. |