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Announcements
Noon Dismissal – Monday, December 9th – Extended Care
December 9th is a noon dismissal. Please sign up with Mrs. Wooley if you are in need of care that day. You can email or leave a message with Extended Care.
7th Grade Musical Cardboard and Large Boxes Needed
Mrs. Thomason and Mrs. Smeltz are in need of large pieces of cardboard to create props and scenery for the 7th grade musical. If you have a very large box — such as for a large appliance or furniture box — please save it and contact Mrs. Thomason or Mrs. Smeltz to see if it could be used! Cardboard would be needed by early January. Thank you so much!
Jamba Juice – 11/26 Snow Day
The make up day for the Jamba Juice order on 11/26 will be in January or February for those who ordered for that day.
3v3 Basketball Tournament January 4th
CSAL is excited to announce the inaugural 3v3 Basketball Tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 4th, 2020 hosted at St. Thomas More Catholic School. The tournament is open to boys and girls in 5th through 8th Grades. Advanced registration is required through the CSAL website. Go to www.csalden.org, select “Register Now”, then click “CSAL 3v3 Basketball Tournament”. Students in grades 5 and 6 will compete against each other and students in grades 7 and 8 will compete against each other in a coed tournament. The cost to participate is $15 per person and is payable at the time of registration (refunds will not be provided). Registration is now open and will close on December 20th.
Students registering will be able to request their teammates, and those names will need to be inputted at the time of registration. Teams will be made up of between 3 to 5 players. Participants who do not have a full team, or who will be registering as a solo player, will be placed with other individual players, or on teams that don’t have 5 players. Teams do not need coaches.
Many details of the tournament will be based on the number of participants, please note the following information:
- Saturday Jan 4th 2020. 8am start – end TBD (maybe as late as 8pm)
- Two levels. Coed. 5th/6th grade & 7th/8th grade: Ideally, if we get enough, we will run one level in morning & one level afternoon/evening.
- Cost $15 per person includes 4 games min.
- Teams wear their school team jersey
- 3 players min & 5 max. 3 on the court at once
- Deadline to register Friday December 20th.
2020 Futsal Registration and Tournament
Registration for the 2020 Futsal Tournament opened Sunday, December 1, 2019 and will continue through January 15, 2020. Please register on the CSAL website when registering, click the orange “Register Now” button, then click “2020 Futsal Tournament”. Futsal is open to students who are currently in 3rd through 8th grades. Similar to the Flag Football season, teams and coaches should be known before registering.
The CSAL Futsal Games & Tournament will be held February 10th thru February 28th. This tournament will guarantee at least 3 round robin games during the week, culminating in an exciting championship tournament to be held on Friday, February 28th.
The cost to participate is determined by the individual school. Contact Dave Strawbridge for any participation and payment information.
Gala 2020
This week you should have seen the message in the Home & School Newsletter regarding gala donations. If your family has donated items from your business or family before, we’d love your donation for the 2020 gala! If you have gift cards to spare – or want to buy an extra Crusader Card and donate it! – that is MOST welcome.
Finally, with 2019 coming to a close, please consider a sponsorship or a match from your company. Questions? Find Kate Crisham (mcgreevy@gmail.com) or Jackie Wilson (jrkwilson@gmail.com). We are grateful for your support!
Donation forms are in the main office and everything is available online, as well:
https://svdpch.ejoinme.org/2020gala
Home and School
Home and School December Newsletter – click here
Dine-Out:
We hope to see you on Wednesday, December 11 at our next Dine-Out at Modern Market. Located at 100 South Colorado Blvd from 5-8pm, Modern Market will donate 50% of the proceeds back to or school for all dine-in or to-go orders!
Christmas Shoppe:
We are in need of volunteers to help run this year’s Christmas Shoppe! Set up is on 12/10 and the Shoppe is open 12/11 and 12/12. Sign up today and spread some Christmas magic by helping our little shoppers! Sign up is below and also on the Volunteer Calendar.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4A62EA0FF2-christmas3
Crusader Cards: It’s your last chance to order gift cards through our Crusader Cards program before Christmas. You receive the full face value of the gift card and SVdP receives an instant rebate. These gifts cards make the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. Order forms are due Wednesday, Dec 11th and your gift cards will be delivered on the 18th. Happy shopping!
Christmas Fund: H&S will be arranging the teachers Christmas Fund again this year! This is an easy way to get all of your Christmas shopping done for all your kids teachers. The deadline will be Dec 6th to contribute.
SAVE THE DATE: Grandparents Day: Was just added to the school calendar for Thursday, May 7th which is the May Crowing Mass on the Thursday before Confirmation and Communion. A formal invitation will go out in the next few months.
Jesse Tree at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish
Don’t miss your opportunity to help a family in need this season. Stop by the tree in the back of the church and check the details to pick a family to support.
Upcoming Events
Use the School Calendar Tab on the Parent Portal to stay up to date on events.
December 6th – Christmas Shoppe Forms Due to the front office – order form
January 2nd – Catholic Avalanche
Denver NUGGETS – Several Options
2020-2021 Academic Year//Major Calendar Dates for Your Planning
8/24/2020 – First Day of School/Noon Dismissal
11/25-11/27/2020 Days off for Thanksgiving Break
12/21/2020 – 1/1/2021 Days off for Christmas Break
4/2-4/9/2020 – Days off for Easter and Spring Break
National Holidays – 9/7/20 (Labor Day); 1/16/2021 (MLK,Jr Day); 2/15/2021 (Presidents Day); 5/31/21( Memorial Day)
Please note: a full calendar of days off and half days will be published around January/February 2020