Friday Forecast : Week Ending April 26th

• ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST •

Announcements

Gala Information

Online bidding opens on Thursday, April 25th at 5pm! You will receive instructions on how to get set up via text message and email. Happy Bidding!!!

By now, you should have your gala catalog in hand. If you didn’t receive a catalog, please stop by the front desk at school and pick one up from the school front office.

If you can’t attend the gala, but would like to bid on any items, you can sign up as a non-attending bidder via the website: https://svdpch.ejoinme.org/svdpgala2019

* under Buy your Tickets * Non-Attending Online Bidder. The cost is $25

It’s also not too late to attend the gala, you can still buy your tickets on the website!

We are still selling live auction raffle tickets! Don’t miss your opportunity at a gorgeous tennis bracelet valued at $6,000. There are a few ways to buy your ticket: See Mrs. Cave at the front desk, find Mrs. Julie Wright or Mrs. Courtney Ranson at pick up most days or visit the gala table at the Spring BBQ on May 3rd. Please help us sell all the tickets before the gala. Winner will be announced the night of the gala!

Please stop by the school lobby for a sneak peek at some of the fabulous art that will be for sale in both the silent auction and live auctions. We will have it on display next week!

Please note that parking for the gala at the Cable Center is extremely limited. There is a charge of $8 to park. We are encouraging people to get a ride!

Spring BBQ//May 3//Volunteers Needed

It’s time for the Spring BBQ. Join us on May 3rd from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Meals for $5.00 per person. Click here for more information. This is a much loved event for SVdP, so help us make it a success! Click here to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044CA8A72EA0F49-spring2

School Families contact information provided to Archdiocese//You can opt out

The Archdiocese will be adding parish and school families to their communication database. We are asked to send SVDP Family contact information to them for their database (called Flocknote – same communication venue that Kelly and Laurel use at SVDP Parish). If you do not want your contact information sent to the Archdiocese at this time, please email info@svdpk8.com with the subject line opt out and be sure that your family name is included so that we can easily remove your information from the spreadsheet before sending it. You can control your personal profile on Flocknote, and opt out at a later time as well. The Archdiocese does not intend to use this communication venue frequently, but want to be able to share important information with as many families as possible, when the need indicates.

Extended Care Reservation

May 1 is a Noon dismissal and Extended Care is available. Children must be registered for Extended Care to attend. Please sign up through Option C to Mrs. Wooley.

Important Information about King Soopers Community Rewards

Kings Soopers Community Rewards program has changed. Gift cards that you currently have can be used up, but once you link your Loyalty card to SVDP, all you need to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Loyalty Card. You never have to reload a gift card again. It will be linked until you personally change it. Click here for the instructions on how to set up SVDP on your Loyalty card. Click here for frequently asked questions about the program. Please enroll as soon as possible for money back for SVDP.

Diaper Drive Thank YOU!!

Thank you to everyone for participating in the 7th grade service project diaper drive for the Gabriel House. The students collected 15,237 diapers! It was a great effort by all.

Summer Academy

Mrs. Edmonds and Mrs. Yoder will be running a summer academy program to keep students sharp over the break and prepared for the upcoming school year. This program focuses on reading and writing skills and is designed for students of all grade levels and abilities. To register, please click here on this form, fill out and return it to Mrs. Edmonds, Mrs. Yoder, or the front office. After you have registered, you will receive an email detailing the schedule and supplies your child will need. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Edmonds at bedmonds@svdpk8.com.

Class of 2015 Alumni Reunion

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2015! It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since you graduated from SVdP School. We hope that you have enjoyed and embraced your high school years. Before you head off for the summer and college in the fall, we invite you to come and catch up with some of your SVdP classmates and teachers. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. Pass the word on to your friends.
*DATE: May 14, 209
*TIME: 3:30pm-5:00pm
*WHERE: Garden Room – SVdP

*RSVP to Ms. Meyer at smeyer@svdpk8.com or by calling (303) 777-3812 x102.

Home and School

Click here for the Home and School April Newsletter

Teacher Appreciation Week- May 6th-10th!
Help us give our teachers and staff a break during Teacher Appreciation week by covering some lunch and recess duties on Tuesday May 7th and Friday May 10th! Please use the sign up genius for more information. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4AAAA72CA31-teacher

End of Year Recycling Event
Don’t let the left over school supplies don’t go into the waste! Home and School and SVDP serves have identified some easy recycling opportunities for our school. We are still looking for some parent volunteers to lead this event. Please contact stephaniecarreira@yahoo.com if you are interested or would like more information.

Fall Sports Season

Registration for the Fall 2019 Athletic season is open. Sports available to students are:

Cross Country-grades 5th through 8th grades, boys and girls. A total of 4 meets will be hosted by CSAL.
Flag Football-grades 3rd through 8th grades, boys and girls (coed competition). Teams will play 8 regular season games over 4 weeks (September 21st, September 28th, October 5th-all games at Mullen High School-, October 12th, and October 19 (Championship/3rd Place Games).
Speak with our Athletic Director Dave Strawbridge at sports@svdpk8.com with any questions.

To register for athletic teams, go to www.csalden.org, select Register Now, then click St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.

Upcoming Events

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.

Cub Scouts Come and See// May 20

Inviting boys and girls current grade 1st to 3rd to learn more about the Cub Scout Pack 330 ( a joint effort between Most Precious Blood and St. Vincent De Paul). Join us for a preview night and ice cream social on Monday May 20th from 6-7 pm in the Most Precious Blood School Cafeteria (3959 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210). Parents asked to come as well. For questions or more information email mpbpack330@gmail.com.

2019-2020 Calendar Dates & Vacation Days now available

These are housed on the Parent Portal under the Friday Forecast and will remain as their own post.

Noteworthy Items of Interest

School Safety from the National Association of School Psychologist about talking with your children about violence. Click here to read the article. School safety is always a priority in our school.
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. San Diego Padres. For ticket information go to: http://www.rockies.com/catholic
Catholic Schools Private Night at Elitch Gardens is May 17th. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Want more information on Summer Camps? Click here for Regis Jesuit Summer Camp, Click here for Movement Madness, Click here for Golf Camp

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