School Reach Announcements
February 1, 2012
All Parents of Prep and Villa underclassmen:
Here is important information regarding financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year. There have been some changes to the financial aid application process for this year, so it is important that you review this message very carefully. Financial aid applications for both the Diocese and Cathedral Prep and Villa are available on the schools’ websites for download. Please note that the applications will not be mailed to families this year. The Diocese application requires the 2011 PA Tax return and a processing fee sent directly to the Diocese to the attention of ECCA. The deadline for this application is March 1, 2012, please be sure to mark the correct school code on the application. The Villa and Prep financial aid application requires the 2011 Federal tax return and must be sent with a processing fee to PSAS. The address for PSAS is available on the financial aid application. Do not send the financial aid application to the school. This application is due March 2, 2012. If you will not have completed your 2011 tax returns by the deadlines, please send in your 2010 information along with copies of your 2011 W-2s and any other income information. If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Office at 453-7737 extension 2251 for Prep students and 2252 for Villa students, or Dawn Slokan, Director of Finance at 453-7737 ext 2226. Families with children on both campuses must only complete one application per family.
January 9, 2011
To all Prep and Villa parents, students, and families-
Please join us - the French and Latin Clubs - for an evening of fun at Junior's Last Laugh and Comedy Club and Restaurant at 1402 State Street on Thursday, January 12. at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $13, and reservations should be made by calling 461-0911. All advance ticket sales benefit the France/Italy trip, and you must mention Prep/Villa when you order tickets. Dinner will be available at 5:30; tickets may be picked up at 6:00; and the show begins at 6:30. In addition, students 16 and older may attend only when signed in by and seated with an adult over 25.
We look forward to seeing you there for an enjoyable evening.
December 5, 2011
Hello. This is Fr. Scott Jabo, President of Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School calling all Prep and Villa parents to inform you that your sons’ and daughters’ mid-term grades for the second quarter will be available for you to view online through NetClassroom beginning tomorrow, Tuesday December 6th until next Tuesday, December 13th. All you need to do is to sign in to NetClassroom as usual with your User ID and Passcode. Then click on the “Grades” tab and then click on “Report Card.” You should then be able to see your child’s mid-term grades for the second quarter. If you do not have a computer or do not have access to the internet or to NetClassroom, then please contact the Main Office of either Prep or Villa and a hard copy of your child’s mid-term grades will be mailed to you.
Thank you and God bless!
November 22, 2011
Hello.
This is Fr. Scott Jabo, President of Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School calling all Prep and Villa families, faculty and staff with information about a part-time housekeeping position at Villa Maria Academy.
The job duties largely entail cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms and hallways. The position requires approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the late afternoon and evening hours. In addition to the hourly pay, the worker in this position is eligible for a 40% tuition break for any sons or daughters attending Prep or Villa.
Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to Mr. Gary Nemenz, Facilities Manager, in care of Cathedral Preparatory School, 225 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501. You may also email him at gnemenz@cathedral-prep.com.
Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone you know who may be interested and qualified for a part-time housekeeping position at Villa Maria Academy.
Thank you and God bless!
October 30, 2011
All Prep and Villa families are invited to attend Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Prep’s production of Jekyll and Hyde. Performances of “Jekyll and Hyde” will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The cost is $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. The play will be performed in the newly renovated Villa Maria Academy auditorium.
We hope you will join us and support our student performance of “Jekyll and Hyde.”
Thanks!
October 23, 2011
Please join the Latin and French Clubs of Villa and Prep for delicious French and Italian appetizers and finger foods on Wednesday, October 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 at 1201 Kitchen. The cost is $25 per person, and includes soft drinks and gratuity. There will also be baskets available for silent auction. Tickets will be available at the door, or you may call Mr. Jon Whaley at 746-0841 to purchase them in advance. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the French and Latin clubs.
October 23, 2011
Villa Maria Academy’s Student Council is sponsoring a Clothing Drive for the Catholic Charities Refugee Program.
Students, faculty, staff and families are invited and encouraged to donate their gently-used, clean and “warm winter clothing.”
The number of refugees served by this program has increased from 75 people two years ago to 250 people this past year. With your assistance, we hope to help over 250 people this year.
Please bring your gently worn winter COATS, BOOTS, GLOVES, HATS and SWEATERS to Villa between now and October 28th.
Collection containers are located in Villa’s front hall and the cafeteria. If possible, please help us further by placing your clean, foldable items in an individual, clear plastic bag with size and gender marked on the outside of the bag.
Thank you in advance for your help and support with this very worthy cause and for helping to make this winter a little bit warmer for those who are needy. Thank you and God bless.
October 7, 2011
This reminder is to all Villa students and their parents: On this Wednesday, October 12th all Villa underclassmen will be taking standardized exams during the morning periods at Villa Maria Academy. Seniors will not have school on that day. The exams will conclude at approximately 11:15 or 11:30 A.M. All students will be dismissed at that time and no breakfast or lunch will be provided. These tests are required for all students and every effort should be made to have your daughters here and on time for that day; there will be no make-up exams nor will there be an alternate date for testing. Arrangements for after school pick up may have to be made as the bus schedules will be following their regular day drop off and pick up. All students will be required to dress in their regular school uniform for that day. Questions can be addressed to Ms. Deb Seng in Villa’s Guidance Office by calling 838-2061, ext. 3226. Thank you and God bless!
September 29, 2011
Hello. This is Fr. Scott Jabo, President of Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School, calling all Prep and Villa parents to inform you that student mid-quarter grades will be available for you to view through Net Classroom beginning tomorrow, Friday, September 30th. All you need to do is sign in to Net Classroom as usual and then click on the “Grades” tab and then click on “Report Card.” You should then see your child’s mid-quarter grades displayed. The mid-quarter grades will remain available to view online until Friday, October 6th.
If you do not have a computer or access to the internet or Net Classroom, then please contact the Main Office of either Prep or Villa and a hardcopy of your child’s mid-quarter grades will be mailed to you.
Thank you and God bless!
September 23, 2011
Hello. This is Fr. Scott Jabo, President of Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School, calling all Villa Maria Academy parents with a reminder about the Parent-Teacher Social scheduled for this Wednesday, September 28th. Information about the Parent-Teacher Social was emailed to parents this past week. The evening will begin at 5:00 PM with a picnic on the front lawn of Villa Maria Academy, that is, on 8th Street, followed by a brief presentation in the Auditorium. In case of inclement weather, the picnic will take place in the school’s cafeteria. After the presentation, parents will have the opportunity to follow their children’s class schedules to meet their children’s’ teachers. Class schedules will be available in the event that you forget to bring your child’s schedule with you. More detailed information can be found on the Villa Maria Academy website homepage by clicking on the Parent-Teacher Social link found at the upper left hand corner of the page. Please join us for a fun and informative parent-teacher social this Wednesday, September 28th beginning at 5:00 PM. Thank you and God bless!
September 19, 2011
Hello. This is Fr. Scott Jabo, President of Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School, calling all Cathedral Prep parents with a reminder about the Parent-Teacher Social scheduled for this Wednesday, September 21st. The evening will begin at 5:00 PM with a picnic on the 9th Street lawn of Cathedral Prep followed by a brief presentation in the Auditorium. In case of inclement weather, the picnic will take place in the school’s cafeteria. After the presentation, parents will have the opportunity to follow their sons’ class schedules to meet their sons’ teachers. Class schedules will be available in the event that you forget to bring your son’s schedule with you. More detailed information can be found on the Cathedral Prep website homepage by clicking on the Parent-Teacher Social link found at the upper left hand corner of the page. Please join us for a fun and informative parent-teacher social this Wednesday, September 21st beginning at 5:00 PM. Thank you and God bless!
September 15, 2011
This is a call for all Prep and Villa alumni, whether you just graduated or graduated more than a few years ago:
Please join us as the Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy Cross Country Teams host the first Prep/Villa Alumni 5K Run/Walk! The event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at Frontier Park following the Rambler Classic. The course will follow the high school cross country course with many turns and loops through Frontier Park. The race begins at 12:00 noon. Early registration is $15 if you register by Sept 17th, and includes a commemorative t-shirt. Registration after September 17th and on day of race is $20, with no guarantee of a shirt. For information and to print the race application, go to either the Prep or Villa web site and click on the Athletics tab, then click on the Cross Country tab and then into the Rambler Classic 2011 details page. These forms can be mailed or dropped off in either school's athletic office. Online registration is also available at www.bigwhitetrailer.com. Gather your Prep and VMA friends, lace up those sneakers and join on us Saturday, September 24th!