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Announcements
TechBoost Results
47 contributors have helped us to reach a sum of $58,750 for the tech boost. Thank you! The vast majority of the funds have been collected, and are in hand, allowing us to make immediate decisions to ensure that our classrooms are directly impacted as soon as possible. Following is a description of how the money has been or is being spent.
| Replace 3 failing Smartboards with the new Smart Flatscreen. These were installed in Miss Barnes’, Mrs. Yoder’s, and Mrs. McConaty’s classrooms. | Completed 2/11/2019 | $18,000 |
| Replace 4 failing pen trays for older Smartboards. These were installed in Mrs. McCracken’s, Miss Miller’s, Ms. Kurulak’s, and Sr. Maria Sophia’s classrooms. | Completed 2/11/2019 | $1,000 |
| Purchase assistive technology apps – three for each middle school classroom, and six for the resource center. | Completed 2/2019 | $120 |
| Renew 3-year license for SmartNotebook to support Smartboard lessons. This serves all classrooms. | Completed 1/2019 | $5,400 |
| Purchase 4 mobile device charging carts for grades 6, 7 | Ordered 2/2019 | $2,919 |
| Purchase 75 additional ipads to replace and/or increase access | Ordered 2/2019 | $25,000 |
| Purchase Mobile Device Management Licensing for new devices x 3 years | Completed 2/2019 | $2,480 |
| Purchase student-proof ipad cases | Ordered 2/2019 | $3,145 |
| Purchase lifetime license Finale Software for music program | Completed 1/2019 | $350 |
| Purchase electronic microscope for grades 6, 7, 8 science | Completed 1/2019 | $56 |
| Purchase headphones for first grade centers | Researching | $350 |
| $58,820 |
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.
Summer Solutions Workbooks
It’s time to start thinking about summer! If you are interested in ordering summer workbooks for your student, click here for how to order online.
Jamba Juice Fundraiser Update
Jamba Juice ordering is now open for Trimester 3. Please keep in mind ordering can be made for any Jamba Juice Tuesday up to 2 weeks in advance.
https://secure.boonli.com/
First time ordering? Learn how here:
https://svdpk8.com/images/
We are always looking for helpers to pass out the drinks. Please considering volunteering. You will have the added pleasure of spending lunch with your SVdP student(s).
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Please contact Kay Watson kmclean_max@yahoo.com with any questions
SVDP Mobile Food Pantry
The Mobile Food Pantry (brought to you by SVDP Serves) is ready to begin its travels from classroom to classroom, collecting food for the SVdP parish food pantry. Parents will receive an email the week before the bin will be parked at your child’s classroom. It will remain there for one week (Monday through Friday) before continuing its journey. Thank you for sharing from your abundance.
Home and School
February Home and School Newsletter
Gala Information
DONATIONS, DONATIONS, DONATIONS – DEADLINE FRIDAY, 2/22!!!
– Staycations – think a fun Cherry Creek hotel like the Halcyon or The Jacquard, or The Ramble Hotel downtown, paired with a gift card to a nearby restaurant or spa
-Mountain getaways- stays at a mountain home or hotel
-Movie tickets
-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
-Kid and Adult parties… these are such great community builders!
** 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! Download the donation form here.
Upcoming Events
February 19//Mod Market Dine-in Event
Join SVDP community at the Glendale Modern Market for diner on February 19th! Mention the SVDP fundraiser and 50% of proceeds will be donated to the school (valid in-store only).
February 22//Deadline to order SVDP Spirit wear
The Spirit Shop will open to order on line at shop.bornfit.com/categories/merchandising-partners/st-vincent-de-paul.html
April 12//Grandparents Day
Invitations will be sent home the week of March 5th to invite Grandparents and Special Friends to visit the morning of April 12th. Be sure to let your special guests know so they can plan their travel.
Noteworthy Items of Interest
- Read the latest blog by our SVDP Librarian Mrs. Bridget Edmonds
- 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 this week. 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.
