• ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST •
Announcements
Spring Enrichment Classes – new sewing class
Sign up for the Spring Enrichment classes with Extended Care. There is still room in the classes and a new sewing class added. Click here for a list of class and enrollment paperwork.
Yearbook Photos
If you have any photos that would like to be considered for the yearbook, that were taken at a school event, please forward to Ms. Kurulak at dkurulak@svdpk8.com. Deadline is 3/27.
7th Grade Service Project – Diaper Drive – March 6th – April 18th at Noon
The 7th Grade students have begun their annual Service Project – a Diaper Drive benefitting the Gabriel Houses! This year, the 7th Grade has set a very lofty goal of collecting 61,000 diapers for mothers and families (and most especially babies!) in need throughout the Archdiocese of Denver. We have collected 4,739 diapers and 900 wipes so far towards this goal. Click here for all the dates and details!
Jamba Juice Fundraiser Update
Jamba Juice ordering is now open for Third Trimester. Please keep in mind ordering can be made for any Jamba Juice Tuesday up to two 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) has begun 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.
Used Uniform Sale – April 6th (donations due April 5th)
It’s that time of year where the kids have sprouted and you need new uniforms to get through the remainder of the school year. We will be hosting the Spring Used Uniform Sale on Saturday, April 6th, from 10-12 in the SVDP Front Hall and Auditorium. Please bring small bills for payment. If you have any clothes that you want to donate to the sale or sell, please drop them off to the school by Friday, April 5th. Reminder, if you are selling your used uniforms, please be sure to attach an envelope securely on each piece (with a safety pin preferred). For more information about donating items, click here. For the flyer about the sale, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Desautels @jmdesautels@gmail.com or Julie Smith @ jkzdenver@comcast.net
All School Spring Service Day – April 11
On Thursday, April 11, 9:00 to 10:30, all grades will participate in service projects one-on-one with their buddies. Please sign up on the Sign-up Genius if you are interested in volunteering with one of the grade levels (including 8th grade which will have its own project). The offering of this special time of service to others is a powerful Lenten penance for our children. Please take time to ask them who and how they helped on this day. SVdP Serves!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4da9a92fa13-allschool
Grandparents’ Day – April 12th – Volunteers Needed
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. This is a FULL DAY of school and not a noon dismissal. Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day volunteers are needed! Please sign up to help us with Grandparents‘ and Special Friends’ Day on Friday, April 12th. There are different volunteer opportunities including helping set-up, working during the event, and bringing breakfast items. This is a much loved event for SVdP, so help us make it a success! Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/grandparentsday
2nd Trimester Accelerated Reader Program a Success!!
Thank you to all those that helped with the AR prize wheel exchange and ice cream handouts. The goal of the program was to increase interest levels for the children to read and participate in AR quizzes, which helps develop their comprehension. Here are some fun stats of what SVDP AR accomplished this 2nd Trimester!
For students that won passes from the prize wheel, here are dates to make note of (they are also indicated on the pass):
Monday April 1st- Recess in the Computer Lab
Tuesday April 2nd- Recess in the Library
Wednesday May 1st- Homework Pass Expiration
This program will continue for the 3rd trimester ending a week or 2 early so that we can award the kids for their success!
Home and School
2019-2020 Home and School Chairs
Are you looking for a way to become more involved at SVdP? Then being a Chair on H&S may be the perfect fit for you! We are looking for 4 parents, who are interested in taking on the Chair positions of Fundraising Co-Chair, Faith and Family Co-Chairs, and Vice President. We will collect names of interested individuals through March 22nd and new Chairs will be announced in May. Please email Stef Liley (sdliley@yahoo.com) with any questions or to submit your interest in one of the Chair positions. Click here to learn about the the responsibilities of each Chair.
Click here for the March Home and School Newsletter
Gala Information
Please come check out our website: https://svdpch.
“Can’t Stop the Feeling”…neither can we!
Call for Submissions! Call for Auditions! PLEASE SHARE AND DISCUSS WITH YOUR KIDS!
So you think you can dance? This is your chance! #15secondsoffame
We are seeking fun videos from our student body to be edited into our video presentation for our largest fundraiser of the year, the SVDP Gala!
Who: You & your SVDP friends
What: Be Fun, Be Creative Be Collaborative & SMILE!
Do a dance routine, a cheer, step it out, whatever you do… HAVE FUN!
Your submission will be edited into a video of Justin Timberlake’s “Cant stop the feeling”
Gather 1st graders with 6th graders and 2nd graders with 8th graders or however you think it would be fun
Where: Anywhere on school grounds – in your uniform, in your athletic clothes, in your alter server clothes.. you choose… just be anywhere on the school grounds
When: Submit by April 12th to be considered for our Amazing Gala Video!
Video submission info: Submit to Walker Fenton walker.fenton@gmail.com
303-898-7849
Or if the file is too big, click this link and submit to his dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/request/LsRQJOD88mxZVcIxWXFX
Or find him at dropoff & airdrop it!
Why: BECAUSE YOU COULD BE PART OF THE GALA VIDEO!!!
Tips & Tricks:
You do not need to film the entire song.. 15 sec, 30 sec, 2 min, 4 min.. it’s all ok! Film with your Iphone vertical(landscape) and in close contact if possible.
Invitations were sent home this week in only’s and or youngest’s Tuesday folders. You may now RSVP either with your reply cards or through the gala website listed on the invitations. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are in need of clean up volunteers for the gala and would greatly appreciate your help! We will be creating a Sign Up Genius link for this so be on the look out for it after Spring Break.
Upcoming Events
Mondays through the Lent and Easter Seasons//In Ipso Class
The In Ipso Class is a spirituality class on developing the interior life. The ascetical and mystical spiritual life is the NORMAL unfolding of the Christian life in the soul of the baptized. Experienced teacher and speaker, Peter Stur, presents on the natural growth of the interior life available to each of us. Join us Mondays in the School auditorium from 7:00-8:30pm. Registration information on the In Ipso Website.
Fridays in Lent//Stations of the Cross and Fish Fry (Fish Fry will be March 15, 29, and April 12; Stations are EVERY Friday)
The Knights of Columbus would like to invite you to their annual Fish Fry at St. Vincent de Paul Parish. They will be held on March 29 and April 12 following Stations of the Cross at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Adults $15 and Seniors/Children $8.
May 6//Vocations Talk for Parents
Parents are invited to join Fr. Ryan O’Neill for a discussion of the basics of discernment and how to talk to children about their vocations. All parents are welcome, but please note that this event is for parents only (no childcare will be available). The event is free admission. Click here for more information.
Noteworthy Items of Interest
- This is an outstanding article from Dr. Gurian on the importance of respecting the science of gender difference. In the media onslaught we don’t always discriminate the “loud voice” from the “science based” message. We want to be in accord with good science for the good of our children. As indicated in a previous post, Dr. Gurian’s opinion on advocacy for gender fluidity differs from the teaching of the Catholic Church, but his scientific research recognizes the importance of gender difference.
- Read the new blogpost by Chris Boyle, PE Teacher and 7th Grade PreAlgebra Teacher
- Sandwich Program Volunteers Needed – If you are interested in helping out at the St. Vincent de Paul sandwich program once a month after the 9:30 am Mass, please contact Sherri Doyle at sherri@saintvincents.org
- Mark your calendars for Boy Scout Troop 140 – Earth Day Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th, click here for more information.
- Catholic School Night at the Rockies is Friday, May 10th at 6:40 pm – the Rockies vs. SanDiego Padres. For ticket information go to: http://www.rockies.com/catholic
