ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP
We’ve made it to Spring break! It’s hard to believe that we are now in the last third of the school year. I hope you have a peaceful break. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, March 20.
Today our teachers took part in a professional development session on Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation. Our classroom and specials teachers joined together to hear presentations and discuss the variability of our students’ abilities and learning styles. They also viewed examples of how teachers planned lessons to address the learning needs of their students and discussed how they can apply these strategies in their classrooms. The better we know our students, the better we can guide their learning.
Know of my prayers for you and your families.
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SVdP – Important Dates
- March 24th – Gala Shirt Denim Day
- March 30th – Passion Play – 6:30 pm in the Gym
- March 31st – Spirit wear day
- April 5th – All School Service Day, Yearbook Purchase Deadline, Gala Ticket Sale Deadline
Looking ahead: 2023-2024 Calendar Dates
View HERE.
**It is important for the partnership of parent and school, and ultimately for the good of the children, that you be available to attend the October conferences.
Tuition Assistance
Are you interested in applying for 2023-2024 tuition assistance? Now is the time. Click here for income guidelines. SVdP has four sources for families in need of tuition assistance. Click here for a table containing details and links to the various opportunities.
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
Lenten Diaper Drive
The school – wide Diaper Drive to benefit Catholic Charities is in full swing! As of this week, the 7th graders have counted approximately 4,000 diapers, with a goal of at least 20,000 by Easter. With Spring Break, the timeline is compressed for meeting this goal. The greatest need is for sizes 3,4,5, and 6. Please add a box of diapers to your grocery or Costco list. 7th graders are collecting them during car lines and there are collection boxes in the church and school lobby. Thank you for your support!
All School Service Day – April 5th – Volunteer Help Needed
Volunteer Opportunity! April 5th following mass (9-10:30 a.m.) is the All School Service Day. The students will be working with their buddies to serve local charities.It’s a great almsgiving opportunity before the final days of Lent! We would love to have your help. Please email Katie Handley at khandley97@yahoo.com and note the grades of your students.
Art Show Volunteers Help Needed
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
TICKETS ARE ON SALE!
Gala invitations were sent home to all school families with your youngest child and tickets are available!
Ticket Tips:
– Tickets are $125/person
– Buy early – the event will sell out!
– Table size is ten (10) guests – be ready to submit your table partners
– You will have two choices to purchase your tickets:
– Deduct from FACTS (note: FACTS payments always help save the school processing fees!)
– Pay by credit card
– Ticket sale website: click here
Play Ball! Gala Raffle
Win $3,500 towards 2023/24 Tuition!
You read it right: $3,500 off your tuition bill for the 23/24 school year! One lucky winner will have $3,500 deducted from their family’s tuition bill for the upcoming school year.
Raffle tickets are $100 each and will go on sale Monday, March 20th, payable by check or credit card.
LAST CALL for Sponsorships!
We are so grateful for the businesses and families who have submitted their Sponsorship commitment for this year’s Play Ball Gala!
We will accept sponsors through March 15th, but these submissions will not be included in any printed gala materials.
To step up to the plate and sponsor, click here.
SVdP Night at Wish Boutique
Wish Boutique is opening their doors to SVdP families on March 30th from 6p-8p. Watch the Friday Forecast and your GroupMe distribution list for more information!
Dates to mark on your calendar
Tickets go on Sale: March 1st
Upcoming Gala Meetings: March 17th, 8-9am
Raffle tickets go on sale: March 20th
Baseball Shirt Dugout Day: March 24th
SVdP Night at Wish Boutique: March 30th from 6-8p
Play Ball Gala: April 22nd
PLAY BALL!
~Your Umpires
Dee Kenny and Kathleen Davia
2023svdpgala@gmail.com
Home and School
Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch Room Duty
We are looking for parent volunteers to help in the lunch room. As a reminder, a parent can sign up for ANY grade regardless of the grade of your child. The dates are updated regularly so continue to check back and sign up! Use this link to sign up.
Mark your calendars for Grandparents Day!
Grandparents Day is scheduled for April 28th! The committee members are hard at work organizing this beloved tradition. More information will be forthcoming but if you have questions in the meantime, please reach out to Laura Camarella at lcamarella@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars for the SVdP Spring BBQ!
How does a night of food trucks and friends sound? Mark your calendar for May 19th to celebrate spring and community with the SVdP Spring BBQ.
Seeking a Home & School Vice Chair for 2023-2024!
Are you interested in a leadership position within Home & School? H&S is looking to fill the Vice Chair spot for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have any interest or questions about the position, please reach out to Elizabeth Whittaker at elizabethwhittaker@gmail.com or Laura Camarella at lcamarella@gmail.com to discuss.
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.
Athletics Update:
Spring Sports:
Volleyball
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.
