ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Thank you!!
Our teachers loved the opportunity to spend a few minutes with you discussing how things are going so far this year!
Lost and Found
Please mark your student’s sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. with his/her name. Our Jr. Beta Club has taken on the task of organizing our Lost & Found items and we will be communicating our new procedure soon. For now, the Lost & Found has been relocated to a space outside the Computer Lab where the students pass by every day. Please partner with us to help your child develop responsibility in taking care of his/her belongings and regularly checking Lost & Found for items.
Fall Open House – Spread the word! – Our Sign up is filling up!
October 22, 2024 from 9 AM to 1 PM. To sign up for a tour, click HERE. Enthusiastic tour guides are ready to introduce you to our St. Vincent de Paul Family and answer your questions.
Save-the-Dates
- Oct 16 – Fall Picture Day Retakes – Please bring original pictures with you
- Oct 18 – Spirit Wear Day
- Oct 22 – Fall Open House
- November 1 – Solemnity of All Saints – School Mass
Gala Planning
Join us for our first St. Vincent de Paul Gala planning meeting on Monday, October 28th at 9 AM in the school conference room. Whether you’re curious about how you can contribute or have fun ideas for the gala and fundraising opportunities, we’d love to have you! It’s a great way to connect and help support our school. Coffee will be provided to fuel our creativity and start the week off right. See you there!
Feel free to reach out to Melissa Regan with any questions.
Upcoming Parties
SVdP Old School Party – 10/12 from 6-10:00pm
You’re invited to join the 2nd Annual SVdP Old School Party on Saturday October 12th, from 6-10pm at Glenmoor Country Club. Enjoy your favorite college food and adult beverages while partaking in all the campus classics – ping pong, corn hole, a live DJ, flip cup and more. If you did not purchase this at the Mission Possible Gala and would still like to come, please bring a check to the front desk at SVDP. The cost of the party is $125/person. For more information or to RSVP, Click Here.
SVdP Mother Son Glow Party – 10/19 from 6-8:30pm
You’re invited to join the 2nd Annual SVdP Mother Son Glow Party on Saturday October 19th, from 6:00-8:30 in the gym. This is a School Gala Fundraising Event and all grades Pre-K through 8 are welcome to join. If you did not purchase a ticket at last year’s Mission Possible Gala then $50 will be charged to your FACTS account at the door the night of the event. Bring your dancing shoes and the party hosts will have the DJ, snacks and drinks. We hope to see you there! To RSVP, Click Here.
SVdP Father Daughter Halloween Dance – 10/25 from 6:30-9pm
You’re invited to join the 7th Annual SVdP Father Daughter Dance on Friday October 25th, from 6-9pm in the gym! This is a School Gala Fundraising Event and all grades Pre-K through 8 are welcome to join. If you did not purchase a ticket at last year’s Mission Possible Gala then $50 will be charged to your FACTS account at the door the night of the event. Come dressed in your BOOtiful Halloween costumes for a dance off and costume competition! Hope to see you there!
SVDP SERVES UPDATE
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There is an opening for vice president of SVdP Serves during the 2024-2025 year. The VP will step into the role of president for the 2025-2026 year. Please reach out to Carrie Schmitt at svdpserves@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer or nominate someone.
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The SVdP Serves committee meets in the Dining Room of the Parish Office on the first Friday of the month from 8-9 am. The upcoming meeting dates are; November 1; December 6th.
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Save the date for ALL school service on November 26th. We need lots of volunteers to make this day a success. If you have high school students needing service hours, they are welcome as well! Please reach out to Anne Kinney (merranne@gmail.com) with questions.
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Winter Warmth Drive – Starting October 10th and running through October 23rd, our 6th grade students will collect coats, boots, and hand warmers for those in need. They will be along the car line before and after school collecting for Denver Rescue Mission, Samaritan House and Christ in the City as part of their work for SVdP Serves. So, use those days off during conferences to clean out your closets! We are taking items for men, women and children. Thank you so much!!!!
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Halloween Costume Collection – Marisol and Samaritan house are in need of gently used Halloween costumes. There will be a collection bin in the lobby of SVDP between now and October 18th. Please donate your outgrown Halloween costumes!
- Wondering what the Home & School does? Read a summary HERE.
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Fundraising Opportunities: Support Home & School, our teachers and our school community by participating in these fun fundraising opportunities!
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SVdP Private Skate Party at Skate City–Tuesday, Oct. 15th: Mark your calendar for the first SVDP Private Skate Night at Skate City in Littleton from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $7 per child and skate rentals are $5. Be sure to wear your SPIRIT WEAR to this event! Skate City Littleton: 5801 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO 80123
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October Dine Out at Chook Chicken–Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 21 & 22: Skip the cooking and dine out or take out for a good cause. Our next SVdP Dine Out will be at Chook Chicken on S. Pearl St. Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 21 & 22. Use code “SCHOOLS20” when ordering online or mention SVDP in person. Twenty percent of sales will go back to SVdP!
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Shop at King Soopers? Enroll your card to earn rewards for our school. First, log-in to your account, then visit your profile, choose Community Rewards at the bottom left, and use the SVDP code FH5964 to enroll.
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Ordering from Minted.com? Use code FUNDRAISEVINCENTDEPAUL at check out for 20% off. 15% of your order will be donated back to SVdP
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Follow Us On The ‘Gram: Stay up to date on the latest happenings, news, announcements and fun at SVDP School & Parish by following along on our Instagram page, @svdpdenver. Look for some exciting new content and themed days in the coming weeks!
2024-2025 – Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Athletic Program Handbook 24-25 School Year
St Vincent de Paul Parish & Community
October is Respect Life Month!
The Respect Life Ministry is hosting a Diaper Drive for Marisol Family. Marisol Family serves Colorado families by providing material assistance, support services and family education. They assist expectant moms and families by providing diapers, wipes, formula, baby supplies, young children’s clothing and family education programs! Please drop off diapers/wipes at the back of the church during the month of October to support this organization!
Foundations for the Future Campaign
Access the latest bulletin HERE
SECOND ANNUAL ADVENT MARKET at CAMP ST. MALO (south of Estes Park, CO on Highway 7)
DEC. 7-8, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Experience the Truth of the Advent season, soak in the beauty of winter in the mountains, enjoy good food (including spiced wine, warm drinks, and festive snacks), and encounter Christ! More information HERE.
