ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
Good afternoon! We started the month of May with a beautiful celebration of May Crowning during Mass this week. Our 8th graders and 3rd graders had the honor in participating in the crowning of the statue of the Blessed Mother. In is tradition during the month of May to pray the Rosary each day or do something else to honor Mary as the Mother of Jesus. I especially like to ask her and St. Joseph to guide and protect our families. Know of my prayers for you and your family.
As we near the end of the school year, I have a staffing update for you: We continue to interview for the open positions listed below. Thank you for continuing to circulate this information to interested parties.
The following staff are not returning next year. It has been a blessing having them with us this year and I wish them the best in their future endeavors.
- Mr. Wahabby – MS Math
- Miss McDonald – 5th grade
- Senora McCracken – Spanish
- Miss Alcala – Extended Care
- Mr. Strawbridge – Athletic Director
- Mrs. Green – Montessori Aide
Other staff changes include:
- Mrs. Guardione currently supports our reading intervention program. Next year, she will be teaching full time 1st grade. She brings with her many years of primary grade teaching with reading and special education experience. Mrs. Gerken, will be stepping back to part-time and filling the reading intervention position. Mrs. Gerken, thank you for your 21 years of service and love to our students and families!
- Mrs. Asa Strong will be joining Mrs. Salazar as co-teacher in Montessori Preschool. She brings with her over 10 years of Montessori experience and a great love for children and music.
- I also want to welcome Mr. Patrick Hernandez who will serve as next year’s Lunch Room Coordinator.
Thank you for your continued prayers for qualified and willing candidates.
A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP
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Staff positions open
Instructional assistants second grade: 7:30-1:00 school days
Extended care assistant: 1:30/2:30-5:00pm school days
Full Time Middle School Math Teacher
Full Time 5th Grade Teacher
Part Time Spanish
Part Time Athletic Director
SVdP – Important Dates
- May 11th and 12th – NO HOT LUNCH – Please bring sack lunch
- May 11th – 3rd – 5th grade Spring Concert 6 pm
- May 19th – Spring BBQ – 4 pm
Safety Notes:
Just some Spring Safety reminders: Please stay off the grass areas around the school. This is the time of year when we are encouraging the grass to grow this Spring. Also, at dismissal time, please make sure that you receive your child/ren and then move towards the crosswalks and limit the gathering to let bicycles and those walking move safety from the campus. Thank you for your attention to this.
Home and School
It’s EDUKIT Time!
Can you believe that the school year is almost over and we’re already thinking of next year?!?! Well, we are and that means that it’s Edukit time!! The items in the Edukits have been hand picked by your child’s teacher so, once you place order you won’t have to worry about school supplies come August. That means more time by the pool!! The cherry on top is that if you order between now and 6/28 the Edukit will be delivered right to SVdP and you can check off a trip to Target on your “ Back to School” to do list!! If your child still wants to purchase their own fun, flashy folders or another special item that they have to have they are welcome to do so. However, items in the Edukit cannot be replaced and they come as the teachers have requested. So, avoid the back to school madness and running from store to store looking for a Mead 3 ring binder with built in shoulder straps that convert into a one man tent with laser beams and order your Edukit today!
Here is the link for ordering and this is also a school fundraiser and SVdP earns money back for every kit purchased! If you place your order AFTER 6/28 the Edukit will be sent to your home.
https://www.edukitinc.com/
Fundraising with Oliver Labels
Don’t lose your belongings this summer at the pool or camps. By shopping at Oliver Labels you can have pre-printed, washable labels to ensure all your items come home and don’t end up in lost and found. Obsessed with the Home Edit Organization method? You can also purchase bin labels and even labels for your trash cans! Get organized this summer while supporting SVdP! Use our unique link: www.oliverslabels.com/SVDP
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 through the end of the year so don’t wait, sign up today! Use this link to sign up.
Coffee & Donuts is Back!
Join the SVdP Parish in the circle drive every Sunday after the 9:30 mass for community, conversation and, of course, donuts! This event is not possible without volunteers. Will your family consider helping with setup and breakdown? Find all the information you need by clicking this signup link.
SVdP Spring BBQ – May 19th!
Mark your calendar for May 19th to celebrate spring and community with the SVdP Spring BBQ. This event is not possible without the help of volunteers. Will you consider volunteering for setup and cleanup? Click here
Refresh: A Half-Day Retreat for Moms
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert// Isaiah 43:19
Are you in need of refreshment in your spiritual life as we come to the end of the school year? Are you searching for the rivers of God’s love in the midst of the desert of your daily life? Join us for a morning of prayer, reflection, and community with other moms at St. Vincent de Paul school. Invite a friend to join you! Please reach out to Emily Wilson (emily@saintvincents.org)or Kim DuPlessis (kimberly.duplessis@gmail.com) with any questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiWfO1GrvmSCCvUgfQqPMq0N9srj_CkXNoTpDny_Wot4DdYg/viewform
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Church
Cost: $20, we will share details of how to pay once you register
Childcare is available!
H&S Newsletter
Each month Home & School publishes a school newsletter informing you of school, community and fundraising events. Check out April’s addition here!
Athletics Update
St Vincent de Paul Parish Opportunties
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