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Announcements
Count down to the 2024 GALA AND FUNDRAISER – May 4, 2023
- Wondering how our Gala proceeds have been used in the past? See HERE for a summary of the most recent ones.
- Funds raised in 2023 for school windows and teacher lounge have been earmarked for the Summer 2025 Renovations
- Please scroll down for more updates
Lost and Found is overflowing! Please come by the front office if you have lost clothing or lunch boxes and check! It will be clean out and donated to charity on April 12th!
DIAPER DRIVE EXTENDED!
CALLING ALL SECRET AGENTS- Our 7th Grade Diaper Drive is being extended to go until APRIL 24th! We are in need of about 500 MORE DIAPERS in order to reach our goal for this year. ALL SIZES ACCEPTED, but especially sizes 5-6 needed. Please send donations with your child to their homeroom or give them to a 7th grader during our TUESDAY Drop-off/pick-up…..Help make this Diaper Drive Mission POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND HELP!
Final Call for Tuition Assistance Applications – April 15 Deadline
Families who are applying for tuition assistance must complete the ACE/Schmitz and Seeds of Hope applications no later than midnight, Monday, April 15th.
This is a firm deadline. Families are also required to complete the SVdP Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application as well. Please complete the TAP application by May 1st.
If you are within 5-10% above the income guidelines for ACE/Schmitz and Seeds of Hope, we encourage you to go ahead and apply for the assistance in the event the organizations have any additional funding available.
For information about the various assistance sources, go to https://svdpk8.com/index.php/tuition-assistance/ Questions? Please email me, jhaberkorn@svdpk8.com. I will monitor email over the weekend and until 3:00 p.m. on Monday. When in doubt, apply! Thank you – Joyce Haberkorn, Tuition Manager
St. Vincent de Paul School is enrolling students for Traditional PS4 Preschool: THREE spots available – students must be 4 years old by October 1. Five day full and half day options available. Traditional preschool offers a developmentally age Traditional preschool offers a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum that is teacher-led, play-based social-emotional learning in a positive and productive classroom environment. Scholarships are available through the Denver Preschool Program.
Spots are still available in Kindergarten through 4th grade and Middle School. Call Karen at 303-777-3812 or email info@svdpk8.com with questions.
Location: Good Shepherd Catholic School Located in the Gym, 620 Elizabeth St, Denver, CO 80206
Schedule: Friday, May 3rd Opening Reception: 6:00PM-9:00PM. Food Trucks Available. Saturday, May 4th Show Open: 10:00AM-4:00PM & Sunday, May 5th Show Open: 10:00AM-4:00PM ***Parents will receive an email if your child’s artwork has been selected for the art show.***
Marie Dimelow has faithfully led the Junior Great Books Program here at St. Vincent de Paul for many years and is ready to pass it on to another dedicated volunteer. If we don’t find a willing volunteer before the end of the year, we will no longer offer this program.
WHAT IS JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS?
Junior Great Books is an extracurricular program where students in the 5th through 8th grades read and discuss classic works of literature with their peers from neighboring Catholic schools. SVDP meets with students from Good Shepherd and Christ the King. The program is specifically designed both in content and technique, to challenge intellectually gifted students.There are no grades, no credits or exams in this program. Junior Great Books is neither a literary club nor a book report clinic. It is an activity that provides a forum for the participants to learn to think for themselves, to learn to express their ideas, to truly listen to their fellow participants so that the students can challenge each other’s ideas and defend their own.The adult leaders in the group are catalysts for the discussion. They are trained in the Socratic method of questioning. They are NOT teachers. They are guides who will ask questions that will encourage the participants to think about what they have read and offer their own opinions about what happens in the story and how it relates to our world today.Being the JGB coordinator for SVDP means: planning and coordinating with Good Shepherd and Christ the King schools, organizing the books distribution, recruiting and teaching new leaders and communicating with parents and teachers. Anyone who is interested could reach Marie Dimelow (pommetts@yahoo.fr)
Weekend & Holidays Chicken Chores
Sign up here to help with the chickens on the weekend and holidays!
Save-the-Dates
April 18th – 7th Grade Spring Musical Performance – 6:00 pm
April 23rd – Mid Trimester 3
April 26th – Grandparent’s Day – Noon Dismissal
May 2nd – May Crowning Mass at 9:30 am
May 3rd – Black out Gala Shirt/Spirit Wear Day
May 3rd, 4th & 5th – Archdiocese Art Show at Good Shepard
May 4th – SVDP Gala at Art Museum
May 10th – No school – Staff Development Day
Gala News – 2024 Gala – Mission Brief
Mission: Attend 2024 Gala – 1 Week Left to Purchase
Get ready for a night of special ops and offerings! Gather with your fellow agents for an unforgettable evening of glamour, generosity, and giving back. This year’s Gala is at the Denver Art Museum on Saturday May 4, 2024 from 6pm-11pm.
Tickets are on sale now! Purchase here before April 19th.
MISSION Raffle – It’s time for the Gala Raffle!
Win a summer weekend getaway from June 21st through the 24th at Winter Park luxury home. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo accommodates a group of 6-8 with access to hot tub, outdoor fire pit, chef’s kitchen. Home sits on Pole Creek golf course and two rounds of golf (2 foursomes) are included in the prize.
Only 100 tickets will be sold for $100. Buy more than one to increase your odds to win. Tickets are now on sale through this Google Form. Tickets are payable by check or credit card to Mrs. Cave at the school front desk. Be sure to purchase your ticket prior to the gala as tickets cannot be sold at the event. Don’t miss out! Winners will be announced at the gala before the Live Auction! You need not be present to win.
Gala Catalog
The Gala Catalog will be delivered to the school next week for your youngest or only child to deliver home. Be on the lookout for your copy on or after the 15th.
Live Auction Highlight
The Rolling Stones have announced they are going back on the road with a brand-new tour performing in only 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Fans can expect to experience Mick, Keith and Ronnie play their most popular hits, as well as fan favorite deep cuts and music from their new album HACKNEY DIAMONDS.
Kick off your day with relaxation at Woodhouse Spa to get rockstar ready for your night on the town. Schedule your Uber and head to 801 Chophouse for a steak dinner and then head to Empower Field where you can paint the night black. Rock out with four (4) coveted Club Level tickets, offering unparalleled views and access to the concert’s pulse. Not only do you get to enjoy the performance from the comfort of premium seating, but also premium entrance and an elevated concession area.
Make memories that resonate with the timeless beats of the Rolling Stone.
This package includes (4) club level tickets Section 308 Row 1 Seats 3-6 to the concert on June 20, 2024, a $500 gift card to 801 Chophouse, a $400 gift card to Woodhouse Spa and $150 Uber gift card.
Donated by the DeJohn and White Family and the Kindergarten Parents
Gala Volunteers
Thank you to all who have assisted with planning this year’s Gala – Mission Possible! Please join us for our Final meeting on Friday, April 19th at 8am in the school conference room (main building).
Home and School
Grandparents/Special Friends Day – RSVPs due April 12th
The annual SVdP Grandparents’/ Special Friends’ Day is quickly approaching on Friday, April 26th. Please RSVP via this link no later than April 15th, so that we may have enough seating and refreshments for loved ones. Please contact Mary Stowell at mcstowell@gmail.com with any questions.
SVdP Annual Mom’s Retreat – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the annual SVdP mom’s retreat! Click here for information on attending! Click here to RSVP to attend.
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!
Backpacks and Duffle Bags for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Click here for the order form and information. Deadline is June 4th and samples are on display in the front lobby.
SVDP SERVES UPDATE
Volleyball season has begun! See the CSAL calendar here.
Summer Camp
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 to register.
St Vincent de Paul Parish
Open Position – Direction of Family Formation & Youth Ministry
Read a full job description HERE
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