ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP:
Re-registration for next year is going great! If you need to finish up your enrollment packet on FACTS, please do that as soon as you can. The link for new families to start applying for next year will open on Tuesday, January 31 on our school website. We currently have just over 30 families signed up to visit during our Open House next week. Thank you ahead of time to our parents who are giving tours.
This weekend, we look forward to kicking off Catholic Schools Week at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s 9:30AM Mass.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. Please review the Catholic Schools Week Schedule below for details for the rest of the week.
Know of my prayers for you and your family.
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Spring BBQ Planning
We are looking for a volunteer or a team of parents to organize the Spring BBQ which will be held on a Friday in May 2023.
The event takes place in the lower playground and between 200-300 people attend every year. We took a break for COVID, but the event was revived last year. Past organizers can provide all of the necessary contacts, maps and other logistical information to help the transition to new organizers. More details. Ideally, we’d like to have two lead organizers to start planning this event in February. Interested parties click HERE.
Job Openings
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.
- February 10th – no hot lunch – please make sure that you have a lunch from home this day
Tuition Assistance
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.
Time to buy a Yearbook!
We will only be selling yearbooks online and the deadline is April 5th. The money is paid directly to Lifetouch online. Click here to go to the Yearbook website. The school code for SVDP is: 4357123
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
Sponsors! Get your sponsorship in!
Last Call for Parties!
Time to pitch in your Gala Party Submissions! Gala Parties are a wonderful tradition at St. Vincent de Paul that help build the bonds of our community and are an excellent source of fundraising. Click here for full details. Already warmed up? Use this link to submit your party information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lauren Josephson (Parties Coach) at 303.912.8858 or svdpgalaparties@gmail.com.
Dress Code!
We’ve heard a lot of questions surrounding the dress code for our unique event. We are encouraging “baseball chic with your favorite sneaks” – whether you sport your favorite team’s colors or rock some vintage pinstripes with pizazz, make sure you have comfortable shoes on to ensure you make it to the 9th inning!
Upcoming Gala Committee Meeting Schedule
All are welcome to attend! We meet in the conference room on the 1st floor
Feb 24 – 8-9am
March 24 – 8-9am
April 14 – 8-9am
Save the Date for the PLAY BALL! SVdP Gala – April 22, 2023
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. If you missed the December newsletter, click here.
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.
Upcoming Dine Out Days!
With SVdP’s Dine Out Days, you can have dinner on the table AND support the school. This is a fundraiser the whole family will enjoy!
Mark your calendars for the following dates and restaurants:
- Junction Food & Drink: Tuesday 1/31
- Cuba Cuba Sandwiches: Tuesday, February 7th 11:00 – 9:00 – lunch and dinner
- Hapa Sushi: Wednesday, February 15th 4:00 – 9:00 PM Dine in OR Take Out
Cuba Cuba Information – Tuesday, February 7th 11:00 – 9:00 – lunch and dinner
- Orders can be placed online or over the phone or in person! Need a mid-week easy lunch OR dinner option? Look no further than Cuba Cuba! Conveniently Located on Colorado Blvd in Glendale – pick up lunch or dinner – or both!
- https://cubacubasandwicheria.com/
Please read the instructions below, so that Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, and your group will get 20% of your meal’s price donated back!
- Call 3037581167and mention that you are with St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School before placing your order.
- Visit Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria’s online order website. In the section for order notes, comment or special instructions, mention your group’s name to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.
Hapa Sushi Information – Wednesday, February 15th 4:00 – 9:00 PM Dine in OR Take Out
- Get the word out: https://www.groupraise.com/events/242559-st-vincent-de-paul-catholic-school-at-hapa-sushi
- In addition to dine-in, supporters can participate in this fundraiser by Take out.
- Orders can be placed via: Phone Call or Restaurant Website
SVDP Serves – Toiletry Drive for Blessing Bags
SVDP Serves is coordinating a Toiletry Drive for Denver Christ in the City. The drive will run for the month of February. SVDP students will use the donated items to fill blessing bags on our next All School Service Day in April. Please contribute what you are able. All donations are welcome and appreciated. Suggested TRAVEL SIZE donations by grade (but if you have extra of any item, please just donate what you have!):
PreK/Kinder – chapstick or soft granola bars
1st/2nd/3rd – travel size deodorant, shampoo, conditioner
4th/5th/6th – hand-warmers or socks (socks are the biggest item requested by Christ in the City)
7th/8th – travel size toothpaste or toothbrushes
*additionally if you have drawstring bags in surplus at your home, please donate! They are great to make the bags with.
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.
