May 18, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012 (1 reads)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Friday, May 18, 2012 Dear Parents, It is our privilege and our joy to share in the responsibility of helping to educate your students and to prepare them for life outside of the classroom. To be able to inspire and to be inspired, to teach and to learn, to challenge and to be challenged, to question and to answer is a daunting responsibility that we feel called and blessed to do. We are most especially blessed that we have such wonderful parents who share the sentiments of Albert Einstein who said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Thank you for your support and understanding of the power of words. Through literature we are able to delve into timeless, essential questions through characters such as Huck Finn and Victor Frankenstein that allow students the time to think and to learn vicarious moral and ethical lessons. We are grateful for your support and for reinforcing what we do in the classroom. We know how important it is to work cooperatively in order to prepare these impressive young adults for life after Villa. Without your encouragement and support as well as your commitment to a Benedictine education, we would not be effective. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to your child’s education and future. Like Everett Koop, M.D., we know there is “no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation.” It is our honor to be a part of this and thank you for entrusting your child’s education with us. God bless you and your family, Sr. Mary Carol Henggeler, CDP, Mrs. Jodie Meyn, Mr. Steve Oldfield, Mrs. Pam Fitzpatrick _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Parents, At this time of year we COUNT the many gifts we have received thanks to your generosity throughout the school year. Our school could not FUNCTION without you. ADDITIONally we are most thankful for the opportunity you give us to help SHAPE your sons and daughters young minds. We ABSOLUTEly VALUE each student as an individual and hope to make a DIFFERENCE in their lives. Our classes this year have been a pleasure to teach. Students come to class with a POSITIVE “teach me as much as you can today” attitude. Thanks you for an outstanding school year and enjoy the beauties of summer! Sincerely, The Mathematics Department, Mrs. Catherine Kennedy-Rider, Mr. Don Shields, Ms. Shelly Rodenkirchen Thanks to all for your reverence at the Torch Mass and the May Crowning. At the conclusion of our Mass, we passed the torch to next year’s leaders, and in doing so conclude our year with leadership in place for yet another successful year. Thank you to everyone, especially to Fr. Baiju, for a beautiful ceremony. We are also pleased that Fr. Baiju will be our chaplain once again next school year. Exams: Exams begin on Monday with the F period exam. Students should report directly to the F period exam, and teachers will take attendance. There will be a break after the exam, and students will then return to the exam room and wait to be called to the Awards Ceremony. Any upperclassmen who do not have an F period exam must still attend the Awards Ceremony, scheduled to begin at approximately 9:40-9:45. Exam Breakfast: You will be able to buy a Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit during the break next Wednesday. The cost is $2.50 per sandwich. Orders must be in by Friday afternoon. Drinks will be available for purchase from the cafeteria. The date and time have been changed from Tuesday until Wednesday. Guatemala: Students going to Guatemala must have your applications in by Monday or your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list. Meetings: Student Council: There is a Student Council meeting today after school in room 313. This is the first meeting with the new officers and class officers. Attendance is required for class presidents and vice-presidents. You will be electing a Student Council treasurer and secretary for next year. College/Testing Information: Guidance: ACT:If you are taking the ACT in June and wish some additional help to prepare, NKU is having an intensive course on one day right before the test. If you wish information you can come to the Guidance Office or consult the Community Connections on the NKU website.
Schedules: Schedules are complete and will be given to each student on Monday after the awards ceremony. Please review your schedule and see Mrs. Rose, Ms. Lonneman or Mr. Voight if you have any questions. To request a change, please submit a Schedule Change Request form located on the Villa Website and in the Guidance Office. Some requested changes may necessitate faculty approval. Also please be sure to see your teachers for summer assignments.
A few students will need to contact the Guidance Office regarding conflicts in their schedule. If you have a note indicating this on your schedule, please come to the guidance office before school is out for the summer. Please note: Not everyone can receive his/her first choice. Some students will have to make decisions regarding choices, and our Guidance Department is here to help. Service Opportunities: Cross the Bridge for Life: You can check the Guidance Office for a look at the T-shirts that will be given away to all those who Cross the Bridge for Life on Sunday, June 3. Festivities begin at 1:30 at the Newport Peace Bell. There will be free sandwiches at the end compliments of JTM. We would really like to have a group from Villa. Golf Outing for Down Syndrome Association: The Down Syndrome Association has a big golf outing coming up for which they need a number of volunteers. You can find the contact information in the Guidance Office. Athletic News: Messages: High School Sports Banquet: Our Annual High School Sports Banquet will take place on Sunday, May 20 at Summit Hills Country Club at 5PM. Invitations have been mailed out this week to all students athletes and their parents. Please return your RSVP and check no later than May 7. All must have a reservation and there are no seats available at the door. The dress for this event is business casual. The 3 major awards will be given for each sport. Please arrive by 4:45 and pick up your name tag at the registration table. Contact Mary Pavel for any questions. Our 21st Annual Villa Madonna Academy Denny VanHouten Memorial Boosters' Golf Outing will take place on Monday, July 30th at Summit Hills Country Club. Lunch and registration will take place at 11:30. The scramble will begin at 1PM with a shotgun start. Dinner and the silent auction will begin at 6pm. Please reserve your foursome early as this outing is expected to sell out. If you would like to help with this event or have any questions please contact Mary Pavel at 331-6333 ext 506. Registration for all Fall Sports (Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball) will begin Tuesday, May 1.
To register- go to the website and click on HS Sports and see the directions for Fall Sports Registration.
The deadline to register is May 15.
If you have any question on the registration process, contact the Athletic Office - Mary Pavel at 331-6333 ext 506.
If you have questions about practices or schedules- please contact the coach. The mission of Villa Madonna Academy is to educate students in grades K-12 for full Christian participation in 21st century life. Villa is committed to forming students who seek God in the Benedictine tradition Of reverence and peace, scholarship, service and community.
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May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012 (1 reads)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Dear Parents, We are in the business of forming minds and preparing students for college and life beyond here at Villa Madonna Academy. Take some time and think about the progress that your student has made over the course of the year. Rome was not built in a day, and neither is the education of your child. Every day is a growing adventure, and we in the social studies department have loved every minute of it. We have the privilege of teaching some of the brightest and most inquisitive young minds. We get to share our love of history and society on a daily basis. Yes, this is the best job in the world. That is thanks in no small part to you, the parents. As a parent of soon –to- be two school- aged children, I truly appreciate the financial sacrifice that you make. Among the many colloquialisms left by my grandfather, “you get what you pay for.” And nowhere else can you get an education like Villa. Where else can your students go to war, make peace, and dominate a college thesis all within the safe confines of a Benedictine convent? Thank you for your support, kindness, and partnership in the future. Sincerely, Mr. Joe Cordonnier and Mr. Bob Henson, VMA Social Studies Department Dear Parents, Thank you so much for entrusting your children to the teachers of Villa Madonna every day. It’s an honor to be able to work with your great children. Whether we are broadening our knowledge about the three elements of health, playing ultimate Frisbee, studying for exams, or playing pinball on the computer in the library, I am reminded everyday how lucky I am to be a teacher at such a great school and have the opportunity to work with such great kids. Thanks for making this year such a tremendous year and have a great and restful summer. Sincerely, Rob Starkey, VMA Health/PE Department Dear Parents, Thank you, so very much, for the privilege of working with your “most prized possession” during their formative adolescent years. What an amazing time it is from late childhood to young adulthood! It is a period of tremendous growth for the students and the parents. You have provided the foundation, the roots, and entrusted us with the responsibility of continuing the growth of those roots and assisting with the creating the “wings” they will need to continue growing. Working cooperatively in this endeavor is such a wonderful thing. We thank you, most sincerely, for your trust in us and the privilege of being your assistants. Sincerely, Mrs. Vikki Rose, Mr. Jason Voight and Ms. Carole Lonneman It has been said that the man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. That, perhaps, is our thought as we study for exams. We study some each night, and we prepare any questions we may have for our teachers. We recognize that we are able to work each day to organize our notes, to participate in study groups, and to ultimately take responsibility for being prepared for our exams, for being prepared to demonstrate what we have learned and how we use this knowledge. These are the small stones, if you will, that help us be successful with our exams. In the spirit of St. Benedict, we recognize our value of Scholarship and we strive to do our personal best. Good luck to junior Deuce Gibson who is playing today in the State tennis tournament. Good luck to our track team who is running in the State track meet today. Mass: Tomorrow is our last mass of this school year where we pass the torch to next year’s leaders. It is also the day of our May Crowning. Mass begins at 9:00 A.M., Exam Breakfast: You will be able to buy a Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit during the break next Wednesday. The cost is $2.50 per sandwich. Orders must be in by Friday afternoon. Drinks will be available for purchase from the cafeteria. The date and time have been changed from Tuesday until Wednesday. American Cancer Society Relay for Life: Villa for Life, as part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, is doing a Crescent Springs Skyline Night on May 29th. Please mark your calendars. Meetings: Student Council: There is a Student Council meeting this Friday after school in room 313. This is the first meeting with the new officers and class officers. Attendance is required for class presidents and vice-presidents. You will be electing a student council treasurer and secretary for next year. College/Testing Information: Summer Opportunities: The summer offers a great opportunity for you to explore a career or interest or to visit a college. You don’t have to wait until the junior or senior year to do this. The Guidance Office can help point you in a direction or help match you up with a career mentor. Also there are some summer programs that colleges offer to learn more about a career area. The College of Mount St. Joseph has a free month-long program computers and gaming. Service Opportunities: Cross the Bridge for Life: We’re still looking for a few students from Villa for this. Sign up in the Guidance Office. You can earn service hours for next year. Athletic News: Messages: Glenn Rice, Amanda Thomson Madeline McGraw, Amanda Werner and Nicholas Boucher please stop by the Advancement Office to see Mrs. Monica Lonnemann. Our 21st Annual Villa Madonna Academy Denny VanHouten Memorial Boosters' Golf Outing will take place on Monday, July 30th at Summit Hills Country Club. Lunch and registration will take place at 11:30. The scramble will begin at 1PM with a shotgun start. Dinner and the silent auction will begin at 6pm. Please reserve your foursome early as this outing is expected to sell out. If you would like to help with this event or have any questions please contact Mary Pavel at 331-6333 ext 506. Registration for all Fall Sports (Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball) will begin Tuesday, May 1.
To register- go to the website and click on HS Sports and see the directions for Fall Sports Registration.
The deadline to register is May 15.
If you have any question on the registration process, contact the Athletic Office - Mary Pavel at 331-6333 ext 506.
If you have questions about practices or schedules- please contact the coach.
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May 16, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (2 reads)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Dear Parents, In our science classes we are always attempting to open the students’ minds to the beauties and complexities of our natural world. Thank you for allowing us to help them see all that surrounds them, large and small. We especially thank you for your patience, generosity and support as they do projects that require materials and construction at home. Thank you, too , for checking on student progress and working with us to provide the best learning experience possible. We look forward to more and more learning as we expand our use of technology to tap into the vast knowledge still to be discovered. Sincerely yours, Sr. Mary Rabe and Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock VMA Science Department Dear Parents, The Fine Arts Department is lucky to have parents who value the arts and who instill in their children an appreciation for music, art, and theater, recognizing the profound and transformative meaning the arts can have in all our lives. Your children strive to be well-rounded individuals and we’re proud to watch them apply their knowledge and use their skills in our classrooms. We build our program around the talents of your children. Thanks again for choosing Villa Madonna Academy. It is our privilege to help prepare your children for the future. Jodie Meyn - Drama Jan Herrmann – Visual Art Amanda Rood - Music Emerson once remarked, “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say." Regardless of our words, our actions do the talking. What you value, who you value, how you live the mission of your school – all apparent in how you act. In the spirit of our Benedictine school, let all of our actions reflect our values of respect, hospitality, peace and prayer. The Senior Lunchroom is closed for today. Torch Mass/May Crowning: Our Torch Mass will take place this Friday at 9:00 A.M. followed by the May Crowning. Freshman Night: If you are free this Saturday, come join our freshman for a night of fun in the theater. They will be celebrating their year in English class with everything from their own original Zombie movie to a violin performance honoring the book “Night.” The event is free and begins at 7:00 P.M. Exam Breakfast: You will be able to buy a Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit for breakfast next Tuesday before exams. The cost is $2.50 per sandwich. Orders must be in by Friday afternoon. Drinks will be available for purchase from the cafeteria. Meetings: Mass Music Rehearsal: There will be Mass musician rehearsal tomorrow in Mrs. Rood’s room at 7:30am. All musicians interested need to attend this rehearsal. Student Council: There is a Student Council meeting this Friday after school in room 313. This is the first meeting with the new officers and class officers. Attendance is required for class presidents and vice-presidents. You will be electing a student council treasurer and secretary for next year. College/Guidance/Testing Information: Service Opportunity: Athletics: Boys Soccer: The boys soccer parent meeting is tonight at 6pm in the gym conference room. Messages: Kelsey McQueen,Gabrielle Notorgiacomo, Andrew Smith and Paulette Moser The mission of Villa Madonna Academy is to educate students in grades K-12 for full Christian participation in 21st century life. Villa is committed to forming students who seek God in the Benedictine tradition of reverence and peace, scholarship, service and community.
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May 15,2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (2 reads)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Dear Parents, On behalf of Mr. Jefferson and myself, I would like to thank you for entrusting your children to us at VMA. Chesterton said that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. We should be two of the most “wonder-struck” teachers in the tri-state. It is truly a joy to come to school every day to instruct your children. They never cease to teach us . . . about faith, service, and love of others. The year has been a wonderful one. May all enjoy a restful summer. Gratefully, Eileen O’Connell and Quinton Jefferson Emerson reminded us that this time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. As we approach the end of our school year, we pray that we know what to do with these days. Study for exams? Allow time to pray? Think about our friendships and the kind of friend we are to others? Think about Villa and what being here means to us? Say thank you to our parents and teachers? Time is fleeting – make the most of your day. Blessings to our seniors who prepare for graduation. Thank you to the Class of 2012 for the difference you have made – we shall miss you. After school testing: After school testing is in Room 107. Reminder today and this Thursday are the last opportunities to make up tests. Guatemala: Students going to Guatemala please return all raffle tickets and money by tomorrow. Torch Mass/May Crowning: Our Torch Mass will take place this Friday at 9:00 A.M. followed by the May Crowning. Freshman Night: If you are free this Saturday, come join our Freshman for a night of fun in the theater. They will be celebrating their year in English class with everything from their own original Zombie movie to a violin performance honoring the book “Night.” The event is free and begins at 7:00 P.M. this Saturday. Meetings: Student Council: There is a student council meeting this Friday after school in room 313. This is the first meeting with the new officers and class officers. Attendance is required for class presidents and vice-presidents. You will be electing a student council treasurer and secretary for next year. College/Testing Information/Guidance: ACT/SAT: Both tests are given on the first two Saturdays in June. While the deadline has passed to register without a late fee, if you need to take the test, standby is available. The Guidance Office has this information. Summer Camps: There are many opportunities to learn about engineering, writing, Shakespeare and acting, science, computer science and leadership at one of the summer camps being offered at many colleges this summer. A new one that just came in is the Shakespeare camp at Thomas More College. You’ll have the chance to work with college faculty members and also professional actors. Credit is available for an additional charge. Service Opportunities: Down Syndrome Association:The Down Syndrome Association has many fund raisers coming up including a golf outing this summer on June 25. There are many opportunities for service with this association. Check out the contact information in the Guidance Office. Cross the Bridge for Life: The sign-up sheet for the Cross the Bridge for Life event on Sunday, June 3, is posted in the Guidance Office. Join Ms. Lonneman and represent Villa in this event. It begins at 1:30 and after a short program, we cross the purple people bridge in Newport to return to the Peace Bell for sandwiches. Participants get a T-shirt. Villa Hills Birthday: Saturday, June 16, will be the 50th birthday celebration for the city of Villa Hills. Volunteers are being recruited for the event, and information is on the bulletin board in the Guidance Office. Job Opportunities: Please check in the Guidance Office: Camp Allyn in Batavia: Looking for a paying job this summer? Camp Allyn in Batavia is operated by Camp Stepping Stones and provides both a day and overnight camp for adults and children. Child Care: The mother of a kindergarten student who lives in Villa Hills is looking for someone who can be with her son for two weeks this summer. Must be able to drive and take him to day camp. You will be compensated for your gas as well as being paid for your assistance. Athletic News: Boys Basketball: There will be a brief meeting for anyone interested in playing boys basketball next year in the gym conference room today at 3:00. Cross Country: There will be a meeting for all returning cross country runners today in the gym at 3:30. It will only last for fifteen minutes. If you cannot come to the meeting, please contact Coach Rapien as soon as possible. Boys Soccer: The boys soccer parent meeting is Wednesday at 6pm in the gym conference room. Baseball – Game canceled. No practice. Messages: Melissa Cunha, Lauren Dumaine, Allie Hennard, Daniel Hillenmeyer, Andrew Smith, Amanda Thomson, Ellie Stoddart, Maddie Clabough The mission of Villa Madonna Academy is to educate students in grades K-12 for full Christian participation in 21st century life. Villa is committed to forming students who seek God in the Benedictine tradition of reverence and peace, scholarship, service and community.
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May 14, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (6 reads)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Monday, May 14, 2012 This week is Parent Appreciation Week. We salute our parents who entrust their children to our Catholic, Benedictine high school. We are aware of the many sacrifices our parents make to send their children to Villa Madonna Academy High School, and this week – and always – we thank you, our wonderful VMA parents! It has been said that leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. As our seniors continue to work hard these last few days of their senior year, we look back over what they have accomplished in their four years at Villa. We thank our seniors for their attitude and actions that helped move our school forward, that made a difference in the Benedictine value of service to others, and that provides a foundation for the success they will achieve. Parent Appreciation Week: This week we salute our parents who make many sacrifices to send you to our school. We appreciate all that our Villa parents do, and we ask you to remember to say “thank you” to your parents for choosing Villa Madonna Academy High School. AP Exams: AP exams continue this week beginning with AP Biology and Music Theory today. Thanks to all of our AP students for your dedication and hard work this year, and thank you to our AP teachers. Torch Mass: This Friday is our Torch Mass and May Crowning. VMA Video Game Night will be tonight from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tournaments will be held on a variety of games and consoles. If you have a Gamecube, Nintendo 64, Xbox, Wii, or Playstation 3, please contact Zacko Rightmire by the end of the day. All students are welcome to join us this evening for a great time. Photo:Will the following French students please come to the main foyer immediately after homeroom tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15) for a photo: Meggie Lund, Nicole Zatorski, Kirsten Giesbrecht, Rachael Tingley, Maddie Handler, Michelle Tingley , Whitney Cox, Lincoln Lutz, Jessica Voorhees, Mimi Damon, and Alayna Simpson Awards Ceremony for Grades 9-11: The awards ceremony for grades 9-11 is next Monday at approximately 10:30. We will gather after the first exam (F period exam), and then we will dismiss after the ceremony. Meetings: Mass Music Rehearsal: There will be Mass rehearsal tomorrow morning at 7:30am in Mrs. Rood’s room. Friday is our last mass of this school year. Any musicians interested in playing please attend this rehearsal. JUG will be held Tuesday and Thursday this week. Forensics: The last meeting of the school year will be this Thursday in 305. Current Events Club: The Current Events Club will meet Tuesday morning at 7:40 in 308. College/Testing Information: Guidance: Volunteer/Service Opportunities: Athletics: Girls Softball: Please come out and support the girls softball team this Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. for their Senior Night here at the Villa home fields. Monday Meeting: Boys Soccer: There will be a boys soccer pre-season meeting today in the gym conference room at 3:00 P.M. There will be a boys soccer parent meeting on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. in the gym conference room. Tuesday Meeting: Boys Basketball: There will be a brief meeting for anyone interested in playing boys basketball next year in the gym conference room tomorrow at 3:00. Cross Country: There will be a meeting for all returning cross country runners this Tuesday in the gym at 3:30. It will only last for fifteen minutes. If you cannot come to the meeting, please contact Coach Brian as soon as possible. Boys Tennis Pictures: Lifetouch will be on campus this Wednesday at 12:30 during lunch to take boys tennis pictures. Boy tennis players, please remember to bring your uniforms to school. If an athlete from any other spring sport missed pictures last week and would like to have individual shots taken on Wednesday, please see Mr. Atwood for order forms. Track and Field: Congrats to all of the track team who qualified for the state meet. We will be leaving at 3:30 from Villa on Wednesday and we run on Thursday the 17th. They did a great job and the girls finished 4th in the region. We qualified in 17 events with 21 of our athletes. Boys 1600 and 3200 Eric Baugh Boys 3200 relay Mitchell Day, Clay Jackson, Alec Bauscher, and Eric Baugh, with Grant Giesbrecht as our alternate Girls 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and high jump Kelsi Pickens Girls 300 hurdles, Katie Miller Girls high jump, Maria Blom Girls long jump and triple jump, Megan Barton Girls shot and discus, Lauren Dumaine Girls 800, Amanda Schleper Girls 1600 Melissa Cunha Girls 400 relay, Megan Barton, Abby Austin, Paulette Moser, and Sarah Penney, with Monique Patil as alternate Girls 800 relay, Megan Barton, Abby Austin, Amanda Werner, and Sarah Penney, with Libby Califf as alternate Girls 1600 relay, Abby Austin, Katie Miller, Paulette Moser, and Amanda Werner, with Rachel Bailey as alternate Girls 3200 relay, Amanda Werner, Katie Miller, Melissa Cunha, and Amanda Schleper, with Meggie Lund and Allison Laber as alternates Messages: Katie Miller Sarah Lee and David Hermeler, please see Mrs. Crisler in the cafeteria today. Kenny Kurzendoerfer, Ben Kunkler and Karl Weickgenannt please see Mrs. Monica. Lonnemann in the Advancement Office. The mission of Villa Madonna Academy is to educate students in grades K-12 for full Christian participation in 21st century life. Villa is committed to forming students who seek God in the Benedictine tradition of reverence and peace, scholarship, service and community.
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