Friday Forecast : Week Ending February 1st

• ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST •

Announcements

Tech Boost Challenge Update – Click on this Video

Thank you for ALL who have contributed to the Tech Boost Challenge. We’ll report out on final numbers in next week’s Friday Forecast.

Safety Reminder

Parents, please be aware of car line rules. Do not turn left off of Columbine to enter the car line, go up one more block to enter the line. Thank you for keeping student safety first!

Blessing Bags

Students are beginning to assemble the “Blessing Bags” for those experiencing homelessness in Denver. Please bring to the Front Office any travel size toiletries from your travels or hotel stays. This is a very helpful part of our service projects.

7th Grade Musical Request

Mrs. Smeltz is looking to borrow an automatic bubble blower or two for the 7th grade musical in February. We are also in need of multiple “Christmas projector lights” for the musical. If you can help, please email her at ksmeltz@svdpk8.com.

Bible Study – with Father Doug

Interested in learning more about the Bible? Father Doug is hosting a Bible Study. Click here for more information or email him at fatherdoug@saintvincents.org.

Home and School

Catholic Schools Week Trivia – we will take trivia answers through this Friday, February 1^st. You can find the questions on the Events & Volunteer Calendar from the school’s website by clicking on Parent Portal and then the Volunteer tab. You will then scroll to January 26^thfor the first trivia question. Click on the title “Trivia Question” to see the daily question and to find the email link to submit your answers. You have 7 chances to enter to win our gift basket, which includes a yeti mug and other fun treats.

Mod Market Dine-in Event- February 19, 5-8pm Join us at the Glendale Modern Market, mention the SVdP fundraiser and 50% of proceeds will be donated to the school (valid in-store only). A great reason to skip cooking for an evening and see friends from school!

SVdP Spirit Shop: Ordering open until February 22nd – SVdP Spirit Shop is open! Order by Friday, February 22nd and orders will be delivered to your student via kid mail the week of March 11th. Spirit gear is only available during the specified campaign deadlines. The next ordering period will not be until next school year.To order, click here http://shop.bornfit.com/categories/merchandising-partners/st-vincent-de-paul.html. Please note when ordering on the website, you will have to fill out the shipping section but your purchase will be delivered to school and delivered to your student.

April 12- Grandparents Day – Due to the full implementation at SVDP Church of the restored order of sacraments, no grade levels are scheduled this year to receive First Holy Communion. In the past, Grandparents’ Day has been scheduled in association with this sacrament. This year Grandparents Day is not associated with other events or activities, but we hope that many grandparents will be able to join us for this special morning.

Catholic Schools Week THANK YOU!

Masses & Receptions: Thank you to all the families who helped kick off Catholic Schools Week 2019 by volunteering at our weekend Masses. We had well prepared readers, smiling greeters, reverent gift bearers, and hospitable reception helpers thanks to so many families getting involved during a very busy weekend. Thank you to those who helped at SVDP, Risen Christ, and all the parishes that send students to St. Vincents.

Open House: We are grateful to the tour guides and food volunteers who made our annual winter open house warm on a cold day, very lively, and informative for the many families who came through to learn more about SVDP. We had a great turnout!

Coin Crusades: Special thank you to Kelly Strauss and Murray Isgrig for all their work on this project!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation: Thank you Home and School for the coffee carts for the teachers and staff. It was enjoyed by all!

Gala Information

Two families have graciously stepped forward to donate the wine and beer for the gala. We are hoping for 1-2 more families might step forward to donate the liquor. The proceeds for all of the liquor sales will go directly to the school, which is new this year! Please reach out to Courtney Ranson (303) 881-9102 if you would like to volunteer.

WISH LIST:

-Concert tickets!!!! Think Pepsi Center, Mile High, Coors Field

-Sporting tickets (Broncos, Nuggets, Avs etc)

-$500 worth of scratch lottery tix

-Luxury handbag

-Lululemon or Athleta gift cards ($500 worth, in $50 increments)

-Gift card to the Edge Restaurant at the Four Seasons

-Uber gift cards – any increment

-Maya Gift Card at the Westin Beaver Creek

-Spa at Westin Beaver Creek

** We have several really great trips coming in and we need items to add for packaging, so any gift cards you have laying around that you aren’t using we would happily take!

Upcoming Events

February 6//Book Study – Saving Our Sons

Saving Our Sons book study, facilitated by Mary Cohen has the next meeting on February 6th at 9:00 a.m. and scheduled to meet in the Extended Care room on the first floor. Please finish the book to prepare. The discussion will focus on chapters 7.

Read Sister Dominic’s blog on the boys’ initiative on the Parent Portal at Sister Direct

Noteworthy Items of Interest

Parenting for Holiness Presentation will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Gym on February 3rd, following the 9:30 am Mass. Click here for more information.

Denver Nuggets Catholic Families Night is Sunday, February 24th at 3:00 pm. Click here for more information on how to purchase tickets.

Come and ride the Ski Train at a special rate for our school – Saturday, March 9th from 6:30 am until we return at 6:40 pm! There is a lounge car and you can bring your own food also to eat on the train. We only have 56 spots left… It’s also possible to just ride the train round trip there are shuttles at the Winter Park station that take people into town and to participate in other activities! Let Cathleen Gillies know if you are up for this adventure at 415-613-8493! She needs a head count by mid-February. Click here for a flyer with more information.

Yearbooks for this 2018-2019 school year are now for sale! You can purchase your yearbook at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the school code 4357119. Deadline to order is March 8th.

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