ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
Veteran’s Day
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School would like to honor the men and women who have faithfully served our nation. We cordially invite Veterans and families in the community to attend an assembly and short music presentation by our 6th graders in the School Gym. This special event will be held on Monday, November 11. Refreshments for Veterans will be provided by Home and School at 1:00pm, and the program will start at 1:30pm. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Mary Martin, Administrative Assistant, by email at mmartin@svdpk8.com or by phone at 303-777-3812.
Safety: Drop-off/Dismissal
When at all possible, our neighbors request that the alley between Josephine and Columbine is NOT used as a through street after dropping or picking up students off in the carpool line on Arizona.
Please do not park on the right side of the street on Arizona and Columbine when the car line is in progress.
End of Trimester 1 – November 15
Report Cards posted on FACTS (Kindergarten sent home hard copy) – November 19
Trimester 1 Faith Award – Announced November 21 at school Mass
This is our 2nd year awarding Trimester awards based on the virtue that we’re studying for the year. This year our virtue is Faith – the virtue by which we believe in God and all that He has revealed.
Each homeroom teacher nominates a student that:
- demonstrates the virtue of faith both in and out of the classroom
- show faith through the regular practice of related virtues – respect, reverence, stewardship, generosity, gratitude, honesty, mercy, justice and zeal
- go above and beyond to demonstrate a desire to know God and follow him. “Lord, I want to see!”
- live out the believe that Jesus is present in every soul. Their actions regularly show that they have faith.
School Initiatives in Progress
Capital Campaign – pledges/donations still be accepted HERE
Building School Enrollment & Marketing Plan
Renewal of Strategic Planning – Parent Survey coming soon!
Renewal of School Website and Branding
Camp Wojtyla
NOW OPEN Camp Wojtyla is an amazing summer camp that helps young people fall more in love with Jesus while teaching them the beauty of the Catholic faith. Through epic adventures in the Colorado mountains, awesome community, and huge fun. In a culture that inundates us with noise, time away on the mountain helps us understand who God is and who He has made us to be. Our incredible staff and counselors are joyful role models and are highly trained in areas of wilderness first aid, faith formation, and adolescent development. CAMP WOJTYLA WEBSITE
Save-the-Dates
- November 1 – 22 – SVDP Food Drive
- November 18-22 – Book Fair
- November 26 – All School Service Day
- November 27 – December 2 – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
- December 10 – 11 – H&S Christmas Shoppe
Gala Planning
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The Winter Warmth drive was a huge success! We collected 192 coats and 57 pairs of boots which were delivered last Friday to both Denver Rescue Mission and Samaritan House. We also collected 199 pairs of socks and 242 hand warmers for Christ in the City. Thank you again for your generosity!
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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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Thanksgiving Food Drive Kickoff! November 1st – 22nd The season of gratitude is upon us, and as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We are excited to announce the kickoff of the 8th grade service project, the Thanksgiving Food Drive!
From November 1st to November 22nd, we are asking families to donate non-perishable food items to support local families who might otherwise go without this holiday season. Together, we can help ensure that families in our community have the chance to enjoy a warm, nourishing meal on Thanksgiving.
What We Need:
2-6 donations per family
Regular-sized items (bulk size will be too big for our donation boxes)-
Preschool – box of instant potatoes
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KA – canned soup
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KB – cookie/brownie mix
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1A/B – cereal
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2 A/B – canned corn, peas, or green beans
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3 A/B – canned fruit
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4A (Barnes) – stuffing mix
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4B (Siegel) – canned condensed milk
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5A (McGillicuddy) – canned pumpkin
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5B (Hagen) – box pie crust or non-refrigerated crust
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6A (Edghill) – peanut butter
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6B (Papich) – jam or jelly
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7A (McConaty)- pasta
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7B (Sr. Mara Rose) – pasta sauce
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8A (Brown) – large can of stew or chili
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8B (Espinola) – boxed macaroni and cheese
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Where to Donate: Students should bring the donations to school and drop off in bins outside their classrooms. We will also take left-over Halloween candy too. Your food donations will support 4 area agencies, ~80 families and provide over 300 volunteer hours for the 8th grade class!
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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.
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: December 6th. All are welcome!
Faith & Family:
- Mark your calendars! Please join us for our school’s first Family Sunday Mass. This will take place the 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 8th, at 9:30am. Following Mass, we will have donuts and Advent crafts in the gym. We look forward to celebrating the season with you.
Fundraising Opportunities:
Support Home & School, our teachers, students & community!
Upcoming SVDP Dine Outs:
- Thursday, November 7th at Dough Counter Pizza. Dough Counter will contribute 20% of sales for dine in and take out.
- Wednesday, November 13th at DOS AMIGAS. Ordering window opens Wednesday, November 6th and closes at 8pm on Tuesday, November 12th. Use code, “SVDP.” Dos Amigos can be delivered to your house to be warmed & enjoyed that night OR can be frozen for a future date.
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Order Your Holiday Wreaths Today! Decorate for the Christmas season with beautiful Fraser Fir wreaths and Douglas Fir garland. All proceeds support the 8th grade class gift to the school! There are 14′ and 20′ wreaths available for $40 and $60 respectively, as well as 25′ garland for $50 each. Wreath pick-up will be on Tuesday, December 3rd from 2:15p-4pm at the lower playground. To place your order, CLICK HERE.
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Family Photo Shoot With Lily Red Studio: Capture your family in a beautiful Holiday Photo Shoot with Lily Red Studio Minis. This is a quick 10 minute photo session that provides you with 5 digital photos. Shoots take place at the Lily Red Studios in East Wash Park and can have up to 5 family members, 2 pets and 3 holiday backdrops! Please use code ‘SVDP’ during the booking process for a $15 discount off the $175 session fee. For larger families, book two back to back sessions for more time and 10 digital photos. More details HERE.
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Shop for SVdP at WISH Gifts: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at WISH Gifts! WISH will be donating 10% of sales from a private shopping party on Monday, November 11th from 6-8pm to SVdP. This opportunity is at the S. Gaylord location only. A maximum of 25 people can attend this event so please sign up here if you’d like to join. This opportunity will fill up quickly and we are working to secure a second date or additional hours.
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Order your holiday cards through Minted and save! Join for FREE to get 20% off Minted cards & gift orders throughout the year, and Minted will donate 15% back to SVdP. Just type in code fundraisevincentdepaul at checkout.
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SquareOne Art order forms will be coming home very soon! Be on the lookout to order your artist’s products for holiday gifts!
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The SVDP Spirit Wear Shop goes live November 11. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts for the whole family!
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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 FH596 to enroll.
2024-2025 – Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Athletic Program Handbook 24-25 School Year
St Vincent de Paul Parish & Community
- The first rehearsal for the SVdP Church Children’s Choir will be Monday, October 28 at 3:00 and will end at 4:15. The choir is for children grades 3-8. Contact Raymond@saintvincents.org to sign up or for more information. This is the choir that sings at Sunday Mass once a month and Christmas Eve Mass.
- Calling all school dads: Do you want to grow in the essentials of the Christian life, to be a better Husband and Father, and to do so alongside your fellow men in the SVDP school community?
Join our Dad’s discipleship group, starting 11/8, at 7:50am-8:45am, at the “Lourdes House” 1155 S Josephine Street (right across from the school office.) Coffee provided. Email FOCUS missionary Seth for more info. seth.monholand@focus.org
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.
