ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
Final Call for Yearbook Ordering – March 20th
We have extended the deadline for the yearbook. Click here to access the website to order and enter our school code of 4357121. Click here for more information. The deadline for ordering is March 20th. Please order online and do not send money to the school office.
Return from Spring Break Reminder – see below
Despite the change for post-travel quarantine, we will still have an online learning day for K-8 prior to returning to the building after spring break.
K-8 Online learning day April 13; return to building April 14
Preschool return on April 13
COVID Updates
Please click here the attached letter from Mrs. Cohen about COVID updates for the classes this year.
Scholarship Information for 2021-2022 School Year
The Seeds of Hope application is open for families to apply for the 2021-22 school year. Click here for details.
Tuition Assistance
Please visit the school website at www.svdpk8.com and click on the Admissions tab for detailed information on the Tuition Assistance program.
Please note the following information:
*ALL families requesting any type of financial assistance must complete the SVdP TAPS application. Please email Suzanne Meyer in the front office at smeyer@svdpk8.com for an application. When submitting your TAPS application, you will need to include a copy of your 2020 tax return. You are welcome to provide a brief note in support of your request, but this is not required. Completed applications, tax information, and supporting information, can be emailed to Suzanne or dropped off at the school office in an envelope marked Front Office – Suzanne Meyer. Applications are due to the front office at the close of the business day on April 30, 2021. No late applications will be accepted.
*If your child currently receives an ACE or Schmitz scholarship, you will receive an email from Florie Sullivan at ACE CiviCore with renewal information. Copies of your 2020 tax return will be required when you renew.
*If you will be applying for assistance from ACE or Schmitz for the first time, please review the income guidelines that are posted on the school website under the Admissions tab (www.svdpk8.com). Contact Suzanne for application information.
*Please contact Suzanne Meyer at smeyer@svdpk8.com or (303) 777-3812 x102 with any questions.
Important School Survey from ADOD
A reminder to our families to complete the 2nd of two very important surveys regarding Catholic education (not all schools were part of the first survey). Your feedback is truly valued. Deadline is March 26th. For more information, see letter here.
English: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArchDioceseofDenver_2021
Español: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Archdiocese_of_Denver2021_ES
Vietnamese: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArchdioceseofDenver_Vietnamese2021
Diaper Drive – February 17th and March 31st
Did you know more than 67,000 children in Colorado each year need diapers their family cannot afford, but with COVID the need is much greater. The average baby uses eight to ten diapers a day. Each Lent, the seventh grade runs a diaper drive to support families in need. The sizes that are most in need this year are sizes four, five, and six. Our goal this year is to collect 12,000 diapers between February 17th and March 31st. To donate, simply send your child in with your diaper donation. Collection bins will be located and collected by the 7th grade for part of their service project this year.
Stations of the Cross – by our 8th Grade
The 8th grade preformed the Stations of the Cross. Click here to listen.
Home and School
FISH-FRIDAYS DURING LENT: St. Vincent dad and chef, Patrick McCready, and the Knights of Columbus will be offering a to-go Fish Fry dinner every Friday during Lent. Online pre-order forms will be sent in the Flocknote on Wednesdays, but walk-up orders are welcome. Join us from 5:00-7:30pm Friday evenings during Lent, at the circle drive next to the Church after stations of the cross.
CLICK HERE to view the upcoming spring programs and events that are happening at the parish during the season of Lent!
STARGAZER CHOCOLATES: The Easter Bunny and his friends are hopping around looking for a home for Easter. Stop by Stargazer Chocolates to see their complete selection of Easter gifts and chocolates. From now until Holy Saturday, mention SVdP and 10% of sales will be donated back to our school. Order online for curbside, deliver, or shipping Stargazer Chocolates or shop in person- 700 N. Colorado Blvd.
SPEAKER SERIES: Issues Facing the Modern Parent. In what we hope will be the first on a wide range of topics, please join us on Wednesday, April 14th at 7pm for a talk/discussion on Gender Identity and Ideology. We are fortunate to have with us a SVdP alumna Dr. Susan Selner-Wright PhD. Dr. Selner-Wright holds the Archbishop Chaput Chair in Philosophy at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary. She is also a member of the leadership team of the Person and Identity Project. This event is for adults only and will be both live and streamed. Space in the gym is limited so if you’d like to attend in person please sign up HERE. Streaming information will be provided closer to the date. We hope you can join us for this important discussion. Any questions, please contact Caroline Iannucci carolineiannucci@gmail.com
Looking for 2021-2022 Home & School Positions!
It’s March, and time to start thinking about securing next year’s leadership positions within Home & School. If you have any interest or questions about becoming more involved in these areas, please reach out to Marissa Ogden at marissaogden08@gmail.com or Sharon Alton at sharonalton99@gmail.com to discuss!
Here are the ways to get involved:
Faith and Family- Serve as liaison between parish and school events, assist with Catholic Schools Week (January) and Prayer Day (April) planning and activities, organize Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue, provide content for the H&S newsletter and Friday Forecast, and participate in monthly H&S meeting.
Community Involvement and Fundraising- Provide marketing/communication support and any additional needs for existing fundraising events (Jamba Juice, Scholastic Book Fair, Spirit Wear, Square 1 Art, Dine outs, etc…); provide content for the H&S newsletter and Friday Forecast and participate in monthly H&S meetings. Note: This role is NOT SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for raising money.
Home and School Chair/Vice Chair- Oversee overall operation of H&S Association; run monthly meetings, act as liaison to Room Parents, attend student advisory council (SAC) meetings, provide content for H&S newsletter and Friday Forecast. Note: the Vice Chair serves 1 year to “shadow” and then becomes Chair the following year.
Spirit Wear Coordinator- promote and process spirit wear gear.
Home & School March Newsletter, click here to read!
Gala In the Garden 2.0 and Golf on the Greens
The gala is less than 2 months away! We are so excited to share the great parties and packages that have come together and celebrate the year together. Keep an eye out for an announcement coming soon on our raffle! If you remember from years past, the gala raffle is a chance to win a wonderful item with a $100 ticket. We have limited tickets for sale so watch for the announcement on this year’s raffle item!
Questions on the gala? Contact Contact Melissa Regan at melissa.a.regan@gmail.com or 410.336.7097.
Remember to Save the Dates! Tickets go on sale this Spring:
Gala: Saturday, May 15th
Golf Tournament: Sunday, September 19th
Altar Servers needed for Holy Week
Father Hilton is calling ALL altar servers to serve during the holiest week of the year. We need your help at all of the services during Holy Week – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter. There will be a short training during Holy Week. If you can take up the call and serve, please contact Beth Riviere at Beth@saintvincents.org. God bless you!
Sports
CSAL is offering Baseball and Volleyball Camps in March! Click here for all the details. There are a couple of new sport events happening.
- Golf Tournament for Friday, May 7th (details pending)
- Free throw/3 Point contest on Saturday, May 8th (Details pending). This will be hosted by the St. Sebastian Project.
- 3v3 Basketball Tournament for grades 3-8 on Saturday, May 15th with the make-up date on May 22nd. This will be held on outside courts in Littleton.
If you are new to CSAL, click here for registration information on all of these events.
Summer Solutions Workbooks – Order Now
If you are interested in summer workbooks for your student, click here for how to order.
40 Days for Life – Mark Your Calendars – March 9th and March 23rd
Click here for information about 40 Days for life prayers. Click here for information for Masses offered on March 9th and March 23rd from our Priest at Planned Parenthood.
