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Announcements
Time to purchase your yearbook (online sales only). Click on this link and enter our school code 4357124. Order deadline is April 5th!
SAVE THE DATE – Parent Talk – Executive Function Part II on March 12th at 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Executive Function is one of the hottest topics in research and education. In January, two SVdP Parents: Cristina Porter and Carrie Schmitt taught our community what parents need to know about executive function. The presentation was so well-received that they collaborated to create a Part 2. Don’t worry if you missed Part 1! This will also be a great jumping-off point to knowing more about executive function. This presentation will be personalized to you (and your spouse). That’s right, we want to teach you about executive function in a way that highlights your executive strengths and challenges. Please scan the QR code here on this flyer to RSVP and get more details/links.
Join St. Vincent de Paul Parish for a Fish Fry on 03/15 & 03/22
2024/2025 Tuition Assistance – Application deadline April 15, 2024
- ACE and Schmitz Assistance Scholarships
Submit your application online . Only one application is needed to be considered for both the ACE and Schmitz scholarships. Applicants who received an award in 2023/2024 are not required to submit a 2024/2025 tax return. Simply complete the application. New applicants are required to submit a 2023 tax return prior to April 15. You are encouraged to complete the application early, and follow-up with your tax return prior to April 15, 2024. - Seeds of Hope Scholarships
Submit your application online. You are required to submit a 2023 tax return for consideration with Seeds of Hope. You are encouraged to complete your application early, then follow-up with your tax return prior to April 15, 2024. - SVdP TAP Awards
SVdP requests any family applying for tuition assistance from ACE, Schmitz or Seeds of Hope to also complete a request for TAP assistance.
If your family does not fall within the income guidelines for ACE, Schmitz or Seeds of Hope awards, but you feel you need financial help, please complete the TAP application and make note on the application that your family did not qualify for other awards.
Please click here for a table containing links to the various assistance websites and additional information. Questions? Please email Joyce Haberkorn at jhaberkorn@svdpk8.com.
Weekend & Holidays Chicken Chores
Sign up here to help with the chickens on the weekend and holidays!
Save-the-Dates
March 12 – Parent Talk – Executive Function Part II – 6:30 pm
March 21 – Stations of the Cross presented by 8th grade in the gym – 6 pm
March 22 – Faith Rally Day – BRING YOUR LUNCH
March 27- SVDP Serves Day
March 28 – April 8th – Easter and Spring Break
Gala News – 2024 Gala – Mission Brief
Mission Sponsorship
Are you interested in sponsoring this year’s Mission Possible Gala? This year’s sponsorship materials are out and we are excited to offer a wide range of sponsorship levels and opportunities to be involved. Sponsors are critical to the gala’s success, and we are so grateful for our community’s generosity and involvement.
For more information on our Sponsorship Levels and to accept the mission, click here. Submissions after February 25th will not be included in any printed gala materials but we can continue to accept Sponsorships into April.
Gala Volunteers
Thank you to all who have offered to assist with planning for this year’s Gala – Mission Possible! We are still looking for more helping hands AND ideas so please join us for our next meeting on Friday, March 15th at 8 am in the school conference room (main building).
Gala Committee Meeting Schedule: March 15th 8-9am, April 19th 8-9am
Save the Date – May 4, 2024 for the Mission Possible Gala!
Home and School
How many times have you asked SVdP or your student’s teacher, “How can I help you?” Well…. Here is a way! Please join your SVdP Family in Praying a NOVENA for our current teacher staff as well as for the recruitment of the right applicants to fill our 2024-25 vacancies!
What is a NOVENA you may ask? A Catholic novena is a form of devotional prayer that involves praying a specific set of prayers, often focused on a particular intention or petition, for nine consecutive days. The word “novena” comes from the Latin word “novem,” meaning nine. Catholics believe that novenas are a powerful means of deepening their faith, fostering spiritual growth, and entrusting their needs and concerns to God through the intercession of saints and holy figures. Novenas can be prayed individually or as part of a community, and they are a cherished tradition in Catholic spirituality. During a novena, participants typically recite specific prayers or devotions each day for nine days, reflecting on the intention and invoking the help of the saint or figure being honored. Novenas often culminate on the ninth day with a special prayer or act of devotion.
Praying for our current teacher staff can be a meaningful practice for several reasons. It can provide support and encouragement, wisdom and guidance, strength and resilience, health and well-being, a positive classroom environment, and acknowledgment of service. Praying for the recruitment of the right person for our upcoming vacancies allows for the alignment of values and goals, professional competence and skills, positive team dynamics, leadership qualities, and long-term success and retention. Ultimately, this will impact not only our children but the entire family unit and our entire SVdP Community.
So please…. Set your phone alarm for the next 9 days and let’s as a family join our SVdP community in prayer. Our prayers can make a difference. Matthew 18:20 (New International Version) states, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-for-teachers
SVdP Annual Mom’s Retreat – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the annual SVdP mom’s retreat! Click here for more information!
Date: May 8th
Time: 9AM-1PM (8:00AM mass is encouraged!)
Location: St Vincent de Paul Church
Cost: $30 (includes lunch)
Childcare will be available!
SVDP SERVES UPDATE
Diaper Drive — URGENT MISSION – WE NEED YOU – We are only 1/3 of our goal
Attention Agents of Compassion! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to embark on a covert operation to ensure the well-being and comfort of our littlest recruits. Our mission, codenamed “Diaper Possible,” involves executing a top-secret Diaper Drive at St Vincent de Paul.
🚀 Objective: We are asking the community of St. Vincent de Paul to donate as many diapers (size 4-6) from now until March 19th. We will have agents in the carpool lane every Tuesday morning/afternoon to collect your donations. You can also drop them off at the front office.
📢 Rallying Cry:
“Agents, assemble! Our smallest comrades are in need, and it’s time for us to make a difference. The success of ‘Diaper Possible’ relies on your generosity and commitment. Remember, no contribution is too small when it comes to ensuring the comfort and well-being of our tiniest teammates. Let’s make this mission an overwhelming success!”
Godspeed, Agents! The future of diaper security rests in your hands. 🍼💼
Volleyball season has begun! See the CSAL calendar here.
Summer Camp
Summer Afternoon Art Camp with Mrs. Thomason. M-F, June 3-7, 2024 from 12:00-3:00 pm. Open to ages 8-13. Space is limited to 18 students per session. Students will learn a variety of art techniques during art camp and have completed artworks to bring home at the end of camp. Click here for more information and registration.
St Vincent de Paul Parish
Friday Fish Fry – March 15th and 22nd – Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm and Fish Fry at 6pm in the cafeteria
The Knights would like help – Calling all Middle School 6th -8th to assist with: Carry the Cross during Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent and Food Service and Help with cleanup after Fish Fry.
Families needed to donate baked goods for our dessert table.
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