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 – stay tuned on when the first raffle pitch is going out! Tickets are payable by check or credit card.

Shop for a good cause! Join fellow SVdP moms for a private shopping event at Wish Clothing Boutique on Thursday, March 30th from 6-8pm. Sweet treats, lite bites and bubbly for all who attend! The best is that 10% of the proceeds from all sales that evening will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul School Gala. Questions? Contact Shannon Danitz at shannondanitz@gmail.com.

Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some of the fabulous items on this year’s auction.  This week take a look at a fantastic trip to explore Sea Island in October! Thank you, 4th Grade Parents! 

Fall break siestas in Sea-Esta
St. Simons Beach House (available October 11-15)

Sea-Esta in St. Simons Island, Georgia offers a luxurious beach house retreat with amazing sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. The relaxing beachfront and grill-side verandas show vast ocean and beach views. This luxury-appointed 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath condo is one level and has an elevator from the garage level as well. This beach house comfortably sleeps 9 guests. Each of the 3 large bedrooms has a king-size bed, walk-in closet, a TV, and a separate bathroom. The 4th room has bunk beds and a pull-out trundle with a 1⁄2 bath. Mornings can be spent enjoying coffee on the large veranda or walking on the beautiful beach which is located only a few feet from this beautiful property is located halfway between St Simons Pier Village and East Beach.
You can stay in and cook in the large, well- appointed kitchen—or enjoy the many restaurants and shops in St. Simons Village within walking distance of the house.
You can view the property at https://lighthousevacations.com/vrp/unit/sea-esta
This package includes 4 nights with a welcome basket, a $250 gift card to Georgia’s Sea Grill, and $1,000 in Visa gift cards for travel.

Donated by Caroline and Robert Christensen and Parents of the 4th grade

Lenten Diaper Drive – Last Day April 5th

The 7th graders are preparing for the annual Lenten Diaper Drive which continues throughout the season of Lent.   The students will be promoting the diaper drive during car-line at drop-off and pick-up during Lent.  There will be collection bins near the classrooms and in the front lobby where your children can drop-off their diaper donations.  Our goal this year is to collect and donate over 22,000 diapers, which will help support all ministries within Catholic Charities with their diaper needs, including Marisol Family, Samaritan House Shelter, and Early Childhood Education.  They are most in need of sizes 3, 4, and 5, but all sizes, including pull-ups, adults, and diaper wipes, will be accepted.  Thank you for your continued generosity for those most in need in our community.

Our school has been selected to host the 2023 Catholic Art Show on the weekend of April 14, 15, 16th.  We need your help to host the event.  Click here to sign up to help us!

Home and School

Mark your calendar for upcoming Dine Outs!

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! Grab dinner or lunch after a hectic day out and about!

Birdcall on Evans – 3/28 – Important Information – You can go to any Birdcall location – use code svdp0328 – 11 am – 10 pm 

Supperbell – upcoming in April!; Chipotle on Evans – SATURDAY 4/15!  Campus Lounge – back by popular demand – May 2nd

Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch

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.

Grandparents/Special Friend Day – April 28^th!

Grandparents/Special Friend Day will be April 28^th and the invite link is coming out shortly.  We are asking for parents to help with the RSVP so we know how many guests to expect. RSVP link here.  Thank you!

Mark your calendars for the SVdP Spring BBQ!

How does a night of food trucks and friends sound?  Mark your calendar for May 19^th 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

Required Play Like a Champion Classes –

All parents of students participating in CSAL programs will attend a “Parents Workshop” and receive a PLACT workshop certificate indicating our solidarity and commitment to the CSAL and PLACT. Registration for this Spring’s PLCT Parent Classes are scheduled and open.  Classes are scheduled for March 21st, 23rd, 28th, and 30th at 6pm located at the Archdiocese of Denver in room 125 (1300 S. Steele Street).  Coach classes have not been finalized at this time.To register, have families go to www.csalden.org, click “Register Now”, select “2023 Spring PLCT Parent Classes.  Advanced registration is highly encouraged to ensure there are enough materials for the attendees.

Don’t forget during your Lenten practices, you have the opportunity to come to confessions in the Church on Friday, March 31 – 2:00-3:00 pm.

Save the Date for June 19-23, 2023! Join us for VBS BABYLON: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity. Families step back in time to Babylon, where we’ll explore what life was like for Daniel and his friends, as captives in a strange land. You’ll craft cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play Bible-times games, visit with Daniel in Bible Adventures, and sing lots of catchy-songs along the way with your new friends! Keep an eye out for registration details in April for your children entering K-5th grade in 2023. Middle school students can join the fun too as junior leaders.

Want to help make this amazing week happen? We need team leaders, environment creators, Bible-scene actors, snack masters, and prayer warriors! Whatever your age, talents, or experience, we want you to be a part of this amazing adventure for our children! Join us for a volunteer meeting on Wednesday March 29th at 8am in the Parish Office to learn more.  Email emily@saintvincents.org with questions.