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Announcements
A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP:
We took part in a beautiful program this afternoon to honor our Veterans led by Mrs. Smeltz. Let us continue to pray with gratitude for those who have served and are serving in our US Armed Forces. Congratulations to 3A – who won the Veteran’s Day poster contest. They are now in possession of the Spirit Stick and are in charge of continuing to build patriotism in our school community.
Prayer for our Veterans: Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.
Miss Berry is looking for parent volunteers to help out with Book Fair next week – CLICK HERE
Know of my. prayers for you and your family.
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Mark Your Calendar
Schedule for the Week of November :
- November 14-18 – Book Fair in the Library
- November 16- Last day of Trimester 1
- November 22 – Report Cards posted on FACTS
- November 27 – First Sunday of Advent
Basketball Games have started!! Go Crusaders!
See the full schedule HERE.
Thanksgiving Food Drive – Deadline November 16th
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will begin on Monday, October 31st through November 16th. Each classroom brings in their assigned item. Please see below the list. Extra Halloween candy will also be collected in the front lobby. The food is organized by our 8th graders as their SVDP Serves service project and delivered to those in need before Thanksgiving. Thank you in advance for your support this year! Click here for the list of items for each grade. Questions? Contact Lara O’Shaughnessy
This year we will support:
St. Vincent de Paul Society Families
Community Ministry Food Pantry
Archdiocesan Housing
Marisol Homes, Catholic Charities
Yearbook Photos
Christmas Wreaths for Sale
With Halloween over, it’s time to think about Christmas! Please support our 8th graders as they raise money to fund their class graduation gift to the school. Orders are due by 11/19 and wreaths will be available for pick up at school on Sunday, 12/4. Online order form can be found here.
Any questions please contact Caroline Iannucci
Home and School
H&S Veterans Newsletter
H&S is honoring all the brave men and women who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces through a special newsletter. Thank you for your photo submissions. Please find it here!
H&S Newsletter
Each month Home & School publishes a school newsletter informing you of school, community and fundraising events. If you missed it last week, find it here: November newsletter here!
Book Signing!
Come celebrate the official book signing of Jillian Krueger (mother of Jack, Arabelle, Owen & Ella Rose) and her father’s children’s book, “Good Night! Good Night!! Good Night!!!” They share the funny, yet true excuses children have used over bedtime in their story. Join them this Saturday, November 13th @ 3:30PM at Glendale’s Barnes & Noble. Congratulations Jillian!!
Spirit Wear Shop CLOSES Sunday!
If you missed our back-to-school sale, now’s your chance to stock up on our new SVdP spirit wear designs, just in time for Christmas! No idea what your kids want from Santa this year? No problem! Hoodies – check! Zip-ups – check! Cute Tee’s – covered! Our store offers great gifts for grandparents, too! Outfit your kids in style for Spirit Wear Friday’s while also supporting our school! All purchases will be delivered before Christmas Break.
The shop is open Nov 4-13th! https://svdpfall2022.itemorder.com/
Nationwide Fundraiser Alert – Krispy Kreme
🍩 Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩 St. Vincent de Paul School is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until November 22, 50% of your order will be donated back to St. Vincent de Paul School when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself, friends and family here: https://grouprai.se/krispykreme5446sa
Square1 Art
Order a keepsake featuring your child’s art! Go to Square1Art and search for your child’s art using Art Search. Enter the state, school name and your last name. There are so many great gifts to choose from: Mugs, bags, ornaments, magnets and many more! The order deadline is 11/19/2022.
If you have questions, or need anything at all, click here to contact customer care. Thank you for supporting our school!
Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch
We are looking for parent volunteers to help in the lunch room. The dates will be updated regularly so continue to check back and sign up! Use this link to sign up.
Faculty Christmas Fund
Home and School is arranging the Teachers/Staff Christmas Fund again this year! This is an easy way to get all of your Christmas shopping done for all of your kids’ teachers. The deadline to contribute is Friday, December 2nd. Payments can be made three ways 1) FACTS 2) Credit Card at front office or 3) Personal check with “Christmas Fund” written on the memo line.
All School SVDP Service Day Volunteer Opportunity!
November 22 following Mass (9-10:30 a.m.) is the All School Service Day. The students will be working with their buddies in service for local charities. It’s one of the best mornings of the year at SVdP! Please consider signing up to help by emailing Katie Handley at khandley97@yahoo.com. Please note the grade of your student.
2023 Gala Update – Let’s Play Ball! – News from the Dugout
Will you step up to the plate and sponsor the 2023 gala?
Are you interested in sponsoring this year’s PLAY BALL Gala? This year’s sponsorship materials are out and we are excited to offer a wide range of sponsorship levels and opportunities to be involved. Sponsors are critical to the gala’s success and we are so grateful for our community’s generosity and involvement.
For more information on Sponsorship levels and to step up to the sponsorship plate click SVdP Gala Sponsorship.
Dugout Denim Days
Our next gala shirt dugout denim day is Friday, December 2nd. Please send your child to school in their gala t-shirt and jeans to celebrate our ongoing baseball theme!
Calling All Volunteers to the Plate!
Thank you to all who have offered to PLAY BALL and assist with planning for this year’s Gala. We are still looking for more helping hands AND ideas so please join us for our next meeting on Friday, November 18 at 8am in the school conference room (behind the main office).
Gala Committee Meeting Schedule:
November 18, 8a-9a
December 16, 8a-9a
January 20, 8a-9a
February 24, 8a-9a
March 24, 8a-9a
April 14, 8a-9a
Auction Asks
Does your family have access to anything special – even if you don’t think it’s that special? This could be a family home, sporting event tickets, connections to concert venues, singers, athletes, etc.
We are always looking for additional auction items that can be packaged with the current packages building within our classes, or that can stand alone as live or silent auction items.
Please feel free to email those ideas or items to 2023svdpgala@gmail.com – no item or idea is too big, too small or too out there!
PLAY BALL!
~Your Umpires
Dee Kenny and Kathleen Davia
Catholic School Night with the Avalanche
Monday, December 19th at 7:00 pm. Click here for more information and how to purchase tickets.
Catholic Schools with the Nuggets
Come watch the Denver Nuggets with discounted tickets, special fan experiences, and celebrating Catholic Schools! Proceeds go to the St. Sebastian Project which helps support sports programs at our Catholic Schools in town.
There are three nights – come to one or all – Dec 14th, 18th and Jan 6th! Plus, a clinic is offered on the arena floor before the December 18th game for 4-8th graders that buy tickets.
Click here for details. Questions? Nick Burns – burns_irish@yahoo.com
Catholic Healing Conference
A Conference on The Supernatural Gift of Healing with Dr. Mary Healy on November 18th – 19th. Click here for more information.
Children’s Choir at SVDP Parish
Children’s Choir is starting Tuesday, November 15 for children in grades 3-8. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays from 3:30 -4:45 in the parish office. This group will sing at 9:30 Sunday Mass once a month in the church including Christmas eve at 4:00. We are also working on some pieces for the Advent Lessons and Carols Program on December 6.
For more information contact Raymond Ortiz raymond@saintvincents.org
Cookie Baking Contest-Christmas by Candlelight with St. Vincent de Paul Parish
SVdP Sandwich Program Needs Help!
We are looking for families to help make sure the Sandwich Program continues to feed the hungry in Denver. It’s really easy, low time commitment and has a big impact… all you have to do is sign-up for 2-3 days a year to setup sandwich making stations before Mass (easy), make some sandwiches with your fellow parishioners (fun), and help cleanup when it’s over (fast).
If you’re interested in helping make this important program even better, please email Marisa Baldassano at m_baldassano@yahoo.com.
