ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
COVID Update
Based on news about the Omicron variant, we anticipate that we will see some spread of the virus in the community, especially in the coming weeks. We have had a handful of cases this week, but have not seen spread within the school building to date. The majority of these cases have presented with a multi-day headache or stomach ache. PCR test results are currently averaging a longer wait time than the new five-day quarantine period. By way of update/reminder:
- We do not require testing, either PCR or rapid, at-home tests.
- The mask mandate is still in place under the order of the Denver Public Health Commissioner; cloth masks are less effective than surgical or N95 masks.
- The quarantine period for a positive case is five days from exposure or from a positive test. However, any student must be fever free for 24 hours, and symptoms resolving, prior to returning to school.
- The threshold for quarantining a classroom at SVDP School is three positive cases with assumption that the spread happened within the school, which is the default assumption, unless a more reasonable source of infection can be identified.
Gofundme for the Watson family
Some of the parents in the 8th grade have helped to establish a gofundme project for the Watson family, specifically Mr. Watson’s daughter, Aoife and her mom. Please see the link below if you would like to consider a contribution to the project.
https://gofund.me/bccb0fa9
Spring Used Uniform Sale – Mark your Calendar for February 12th
Thank you for supporting the Christmas Shoppe!
Athletics/CSAL
8th grade Night: Wednesday, January 12th 6pm-8pm
Please join us for the 8th grade night tonight in the gym from 6pm-8pm to celebrate our 8th graders as they finish their last basketball season at St. Vincent de Paul School. Eighth graders will play from 6:00-7:30 with pizza for all to follow. This is a great night for our 8th graders and lots of fun for all the kids who come and cheer them on. I hope to see you there.
Futsal:
The season is cancelled for the 2021-2022 school year.
Volleyball
Registration opens January 15th and will close February 15th.
Tryouts held in the school gym as follows:
Monday, February 14th
7th and 8th grade girls — 3:00-5:00 pm
5th and 6th grade girls — 5:00-7:00 pm
There are no tryouts for 3rd and 4th grades
Practice begins the week of February 21st and games begin March 21st.
If you are interested in coaching, please email the the Athletic Director, Dave Strawbridge at davesvdp@yahoo.com. Parent volunteers are important for the success of volleyball, as we have very few outside coaches that can help this time of year. Thanks for your consideration.
Baseball
Registration opens January 15th and will close February 15th. If you have a team please let Dave Strawbridge know (davesvdp@yahoo.com). There are no individual signups as we have not had a team at SVDP for the past five years.
Home and School
SVDP Mother Mary Statue – Currently on Tour
Our school has three Mother Mary statues, and you can have the privilege of having the statue visit you and your family for an entire week. Remember, when Mother Mary visits your home, she wants you and your family to pray the rosary, especially for peace. Click here to sign up.
Gala 2021-2022 – Saddle Up!
Don’t miss the SVdP Night at the Rodeo on Sunday, January 16th!
Join Fr. Hilton, the Dominican Sisters, and about 200 of your SVdP friends who have already purchased tickets. It’s not too late to join us. Call NWSS Group Sales at 303.295.3959 and tell them you want to sit next to your friends at St. Vincent de Paul in Section 215. You will receive the group discount and work directly with their ticket office. Be sure your kids wear their Denim Days Shirts on the 16th – let’s show these Cowboys our SVdP Western Spirit!
Submit Your Gala Class Parties
Ready to submit a Class Party? – Click Here for the 2022 Gala Party Submission Form
Sports Ticket Donations
Calling all season ticket holders! Do you or your company have season tickets (Seats, Box or Suite) to one of our spectacular “Western” (Professional, College, etc) sports teams? We are seeking ticket donations for the 2022 Saddle Up Gala Auction.
Click here to submit your sport ticket donation
Sponsorships
We are so grateful for the businesses and families who have submitted their Sponsorship commitment for this year’s SaddleUp Gala! Father Hilton is fully dressed for this year’s Gala – Boots and Hat!
Deadline for Sponsorship is March 15, 2022! To ‘SaddleUp’ and sponsor … click here.
Denim Days in January
Friday, January 14th
Friday, January 21st
(If attending the SVdP Rodeo Night on January 16th – Kids, don’t forget to wear your Denim Day Shirt!)
Upcoming Gala Committee Meeting Schedule
All are welcome to attend! We’ll meet in the Cabrini Room (down the hall from the cafeteria).
Fri, Jan 21 8-9am
Feb 25 8-9am
March 25, 8-9am
Save the Date for SaddleUp! SVdP Gala – April 30, 2022
Community Opportunities
Supporting those affected by the Marshall fires
There are many ways we can be supporting our neighbors in Boulder county after the terrible fires last week. Please see this article from Denver7 for specific ways to help out, as well this invitation from our Archbishop to donate to a special relief fund for families in need.
Respect for Life Denver
Plan now to attend the Celebrate Life Rally and March on the west side of the Colorado State Capitol in downtown Denver on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The theme is ‘Honoring Courageous Mothers’. See details on our website and download our new flyers in English at this link, and in Spanish at this link. Please share everywhere that you can! Pull together a team at your parish if you have not already done so, and make plans ahead of time for your strong participation. Consider attending an early Mass where you are. Design parish banners, swag, t-shirts, hats, flags, etc., to set yourselves apart from the crowd in an exciting way! We hope to see you there.
