Events and Activities

Parents, below are the VMAPA events and activities for the upcoming school year. Under the descriptions, it will list where volunteers are needed. There are many positions available for all Villa Maria Parents. Your involvement is the force behind the success of our social, service, and fundraising events scheduled throughout the year.Please submit your volunteer form to ensure that our event chairs have the needed volunteer power to run a successful event. We thank you in advance for any support you can provide this coming school year.

Please contact Stephanie McCollum, VMAPA Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions at stephmccollum@yahoo.com.

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VMAPA 2023-24 calendar (pdf)

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2023-24 VMAPA Events

August to October 2023

New Parent Welcome - August 24

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 5:45 PM

This event kicks off our school year. All new parents are invited to a light reception and information session held at VMA. New parents get to meet and mingle with the parents of their daughter’s classmates. A formal invitation will be sent out with an agenda for the evening.

Registration online is required, and attendance is expected. (Free Event)

Contacts: MJ Dougherty at mdougherty@oldgloryam.com and Tricia Cellucci at triciacellucci@gmail.com.

Parent Nights Out - September 6, 13, 20, 27

The Villa Maria Parents Association will be hosting parent social gatherings at McKenzie Brew House in Malvern. Appetizers and fountain drinks will be provided by the VMAPA. Join us to meet other parents in your daughter's grade.

>>Look for an invite through email!

Senior Class Parents - Wednesday, September 6th
Junior Class Parents - Wednesday, September 13th
Sophomore Class Parents - Wednesday, September 20th
Freshman Class Parents - Wednesday, September 27th

Father/Daughter Cornhole Tournament - September 17

sunday, SEPTEMBER 17, 1:00 PM

The Father/Daughter Cornhole Tournament will be held on the turf field on campus and brings together Dads and Daughters for a double-elimination tournament. Drinks and snacks included.

Note: this event has reached capacity. For questions or to be placed on a wait list, please contact Monica Meilinger at mmeilinger@vmahs.org

Details

Back to School Night - September 21

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS AND CLASSROOM VISITS: 6:00 - 8:45 PM

Mark your calendars to attend Back to School at Villa Maria Academy. Please join the Villa community to start the school year gathering together.

Your attendance is expected at the event, which begins at 6:00 pm.

If you have any questions about the Informational Sessions please contact Linda Henderson.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day - October 11

Freshman Grandparents/Special Friends Only

WEDNESDAY, october 11TH, 12:15 PM

All freshman grandparents/special friends are invited to campus for a prayer service, light refreshments, and a tour of the campus with their granddaughters. It is a fun day to welcome our grandparents/special friends to the Villa campus and the Villa family. Our students take pride in showing their grandparents/special friends around campus!

Freshman parent volunteers needed as greeters.

Contact: Jenn Oschell at joschell@vmahs.org

Mother Daughter Fashion Show - October 29

SUNDAY, october 29, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Fashion Show is a long-standing tradition at VMA. This year’s event will be held at Overbrook Country Club and will highlight the upcoming fashions modeled by our senior parents and students. There will be an auction and many vendors available for a quick shopping spree. Lunch included. Many volunteers are needed to make this event spectacular!

more information

View photo gallery from last year!

Please contact Monica Meilinger with any questions: mmeilinger@vmahs.org.

November and December 2023

Sneaker Collection (Shoe Drive) - Week of November 6

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6, BEFORE SCHOOL

Donate your shoes for a good cause! Students are asked to drop off donated shoes in the collection bins the week of November 6^th. In exchange, they can wear their sneakers to school on Monday, November 13th! All styles of shoes, not just sneakers, that are new or gently used will be donated to In Ian’s Boots.

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Volunteers needed to collect, sort, and distribute the collected sneakers.

Contact: Liz Tarka at liztarka@verizon.net.

The Shoppes at Villa - November 10-11

november 10-11, 9:30AM – 2:30PM

Return to Green Tree for a shopping extravaganza or as a vendor. In its 13^th year, the Shoppes offer beautiful gifts for your family and friends. Maybe you’ll find a little something for yourself! The Shoppes is open to the public with FREE admission and is run by our Alumnae. Proceeds benefit the Sister Mary Kelly Scholarship Fund.

More Information

Contact: Jenn Oschell at joschell@vmahs.org

Campus Christmas Decorating - November Date TBD.

Tree Lighting - December 3

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:00 PM

Villa Maria opens the school’s celebration of the Christmas season with the annual tree lighting. Students, staff, and family meet in the cafeteria with traditional carols. After hanging ornaments on the tree to represent each class, and lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath, the group will process out to the parking lot and gather around the evergreen tree out front.

Students read several brief reflections on the meaning of the Christmas tree and its lights before flipping the switch to light the tree for the first time.

All adjourn to the cafeteria for refreshments. All are welcome and this is a free event. Kindly RSVP to help us know how many to expect!

RSVP by December 1st

Contact: Jen Bauhaus at jbretz2001@yahoo.com

Faculty & Staff Christmas Party - December 20

Sip, Sip, Hooray! February 22

Thursday, february 22, 2024, 7:00 PM

All parents are welcome to attend a wine and spirits tasting on Villa Maria’s campus. Come out and enjoy a night connecting with other parents. Charcuterie board and chocolates will be provided, too!

Registration is required @$15 per person (ticketed event).

Details and Registration (now open!)

Contact: Sheila Dugan at sheiladugan@grumpysandwiches.com

FEST (Annual Fundraiser) 2024 - March 23

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 6:00PM – 11:00PM

FEST is Villa Maria Academy’s largest event fundraiser of the year. This year’s event will be held at Loch Aerie Mansion in Malvern. Many hands are needed to make this a successful event. We hope you will join us this year at FEST! The FEST committee and Villa Maria Academy thank you for your support and participation.

Registration is required (ticketed event). Tickets and sponsorships are now available!

Contacts: Laurie Falcon at laurie.falcon@gmail.com and Kirstin Lawrence klawrence75@verizon.net.

May and June 2024

Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast - May 5

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Mark your calendars to attend the Mother-Daughter Communion Mass and Breakfast! Mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters, and grandmothers come together to share in a lovely tradition, celebrating Mass and enjoying a bountiful, catered Sunday breakfast together. The event takes place on campus with Mass beginning at 10:00 am followed by breakfast and festivities. Senior mothers and their daughters will be honored at this year’s event and wished a fond farewell as the seniors set off on their new adventure in their life’s journey.

Note: This event is now full and registration has closed. Please contact Monica Meilinger (mmeilinger@vmahs.org) to be added to the waitlist.

Contact: Maria McKinney at mariamckinney@gmail.com or Terri Cappelli at tlcap5513@icloud.com

Class of 2028 Information Night - May, 2024 Date TBD.

DATE TBD, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The VMAPA welcomes the incoming freshman to Villa Maria Academy and offers them assistance in navigating VMAHS. This is an informational night for the incoming class of freshman students and their parents. We need a few volunteers to introduce the Villa Maria Academy Parent Association and our role here at Villa.

Contact: Jennifer Gentleman Rose–Admissions Office at jrose@vmahs.org

Uniform Sale - TBD

Other Ways to Get Involved - 2023-24

The VMA School Store

The Villa Maria School Store is open for business in the Marian Center, offering Villa spirit wear, school supplies, balloons, snacks, and other fun Villa items like blankets and bags.

volunteer hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Monday to Thursday, 2:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 2:40 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The store will also be open during special events on campus.

If you would like to volunteer for the Book Store please contact Debbie Smith at dsmith@vmahs.org.

VMA Class Parent Nights Out - September 2023

Take advantage of a chance to meet and get to know other parents from your daughter’s class at McKenzie Brew House in Malvern. The VMAPA provides complimentary appetizers and soft drinks! Watch for an invite through email.

Senior Class Parents - Wednesday, September 6th
Contacts: MJ Dougherty or Heather Trebelev
Junior Class Parents - Wednesday, September 13th
Contacts: Sheila Dugan
Sophomore Class - Wednesday, September 20th
Contacts: Valerie Wang
Freshman Class Parents - Wednesday, September 27th
Volunteers needed

Villa Maria Academy Outreach Ministry

VMA has a wonderful program in place to help families that need assistance due to unforeseen circumstances anytime throughout the year. We are here to help with meals, carpools, and above all, prayer. All correspondence is private. Private submissions or requests can be made online. God’s Peace. Online requests can be found under Parents/Outreach Request on our website.