ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP:
Thank you for your patience and care this week as we navigated the snow day, late start and residual snow/ice. A big thank you to Mr. Feltes, Mr. DeHaven and Mr. Zarlengo for coming in early and working really hard to make our walkways and playgrounds safe for our students and staff.
Car Line Safety Reminders
Thank you for keeping us all safe!!! All cars are expected to drive STRAIGHT THROUGH WITH NO TURNS. Please be attentive to the following:
- the carlines are constantly moving; no sitting or waiting by the curb, even on cold days
- pull as far forward as the line allows you, not stopping just at the entrance gate
- do not cut around another car
- drivers should remain in their cars
We’re counting down to Catholic Schools Week 2023 beginning with our Family Mass on Sunday, January 29 at 9:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul. I recently read a thought provoking quote that makes the following claim:
“Christianity is the most shockingly momentous view of what it means to be human that has ever been seriously believed and pursued…to be a human is to be involved in an extraordinary adventure.” (From Christendom to Apostolic Mission)
Our Catholic schools are privileged place where we can offer an encounter with Jesus Christ and instruction to provoke the wonder of our students of God’s truth, goodness and beauty in the His creation. Thank you for helping to strengthen and support our school.
Planning for our 2023 Gala is in full motion ~ Thank you to Kathleen Davia and Dee Kenny who are leading the charge! Make sure to check out the News from the Dugout listed below.
Have a wonderful weekend! I’m praying for you and your families.
Job Openings
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SVdP – Important Dates
- January 28th – February 3rd – Catholic Schools Week
- January 31st – SVdP School Open House – 9 AM -1 PM – please share the link with interested families.
Tuition Assistance
Hopefully, all returning families have completed their online re-enrollment. ACE, Schmitz and Seeds of Hope funders are requesting families to apply as soon as the
application processes open. If your 2022 tax return is required, you may provide it a later date. Click here to view information regarding application openings, deadline dates and links. Income guidelines for 23/24 ACE and Schmitz awards are not yet available. They will be posted when we receive them, and you’ll be advised in the Friday Forecast when they are available.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish – Town Hall Meeting
Join us on January 25th at 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the gym to learn from the Architect Adam Hermanson, the different options the Planning Committee has developed over the last 4 months based on the meeting in the Fall and your survey responses. We want your input and ideas at the town hall meeting to continue to develop the master plan.
Spring Chicken Chores – We need your help!
Please sign-up here, if you and your family are interested in doing weekend chicken chores during the springtime! Your time is a great gift to our chickens and we are so grateful! Please note that this sign-up also includes Spring Break and Easter Break, during which we ask for volunteers as well.
Contact Miss Blakley with any questions at hblakley@svdpk8.com. God bless you!
2023 Gala Update – Let’s Play Ball! – News from the Dugout
Athletics News
Catholic Schools Week
We’ll be observing Catholic Schools Week this year beginning January 27th. It’s a great time to celebrate how God is working in our community and appreciate the many hands that make it possible for St. Vincent de Paul School to operate. Here is some initial information to get you ready!
Sunday, January 29th: Family Mass
Please help us have a successful KICK off to Catholic Schools Week by attending Mass with your family. Students have already signed up to serve as greeters, readers and altar servers at the 9:30 am Mass. Volunteers should arrive 15-20 minutes early of mass start time. In advance, we thank you for the gift of your children’s time and their welcoming hearts and voices. Students may earn a dress down pass if they attend Mass in their school uniform. If they attend Mass at another Parish that weekend or a Mass outside of the 9:30 AM Mass, they can earn a dress pass by sending a picture of themselves with the celebrating priest to info@svdpk8.com
Monday, January 30th: Parent Appreciation Day
Represent Parents School/Occupation – Students may dress like a parent to honor them – choose their parent’s favorite college/high school colors or dress up as their occupation
Tuesday, January 31: Clergy and Religious Life Appreciation Day/Open House
School Uniform Day – School Open House Day
Students will experience a presentation from the Mullen Drum Line in the Gym at 1 PM and pray a school wide rosary in thanksgiving for Father Hilton, the clergy who serve at our parish and our Dominican Sisters.
St. Vincent’s Winter Open House is set for January 31. Spread the word and help us welcome our guests with homemade breakfast foods and other goodies! Click here to sign up.
Wednesday, February 1st: Teacher Appreciation Day
School Uniform Day
Home and School will be stocking the Teacher Lounge. Look out for a separate email from Sister on how you and your child can to show your appreciation in a special way this week.
Thursday, February 2nd: Parish Appreciation Day
School Uniform Day – Mass day
Classes will be making thank you cards for our delightful Parish Staff members who support our school every day. Join us for All School Mass!
Home and School will provide Lunch for teachers.
In preparation for Student Appreciation day, this will be a No Homework day!
Friday, February 3rd: Student Appreciation Day – Noon Dismissal
Dress Down Theme: We’ll end our week with a BANG! by holding an All Red & All White & Wacky Spirit Day Dress Down Competition. There will be judging for class participation, most red, most white, most school spirit and wackiest.
Activity: Teachers + Coaches vs. 8th graders Volleyball Games – Gym – time TBD
Don’t forget – Dismissal at NOON!
Home and School
H&S Newsletter
Each month Home & School publishes a school newsletter informing you of school, community and fundraising events. Please click here for the January newsletter.
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.
Grandparents Day – April 28th
We are looking for parent volunteer to help with this event. Use this link to sign up.
Athletics Update:
Widgets and JV/Varsity Basketball Tournaments begin this weekend. Check out the schedule HERE.
From Athletic Director Dave Strawbridge: Thank you to all our parents and volunteers that have helped make this season go so smoothly.
Spring Sports:
Parents Spring registration begins this Saturday 1/14. Spring sports include Baseball for the boys and Volleyball for the girls.
Volleyball
Tryouts will be held on Monday February 13th
7th and 8th grade girls 3:15-4:45
5th and 6th grade girls 4:45-6:15
Practice will begin the week of 2/20 and games will begin on March 20th. The post season tournament will be held May 8 and championship games will be held on May 13.
Baseball:
There are no tryouts, Coaches will help form teams and the goal is to have each class play with each other and no mixed grade teams. There needs to be a minimum 12 kids and a coach to form a team.
Baseball practice will begin mid march (weather provided) and games will begin the week of 3/20. The post season will begin on May 1 and championship games will be played 5/20.
