Friday Forecast – April 14th

ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST 

Announcements

A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP

As we continue through the Easter season, this week we look forward to the beautiful Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday. I hope you have a good weekend. Don’t forget to stop by the Art Show in the Gym this weekend. There are so many beautiful pieces done by our students across the Diocese. Thank you to Nicole Thomason and all her volunteers for organizing and Mr. Feltes and his crew for setting up.

I just have two notes for you. 1. Next Wednesday, April 19 students may wear their Play Ball! t-shirts. It’s the last denim day before the BIG GALA DAY!

2. Safety note – during drop off and pick up, students should only cross the road at the corner crosswalks on Josephine and Columbine/Arizona.

I am praying for you and your family.

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SVdP – Important Dates

• April 14 – 16th – Diocese Art Show at St. Vincent

• April 20th – 7th grade Spring Musical – 6 pm – Pinocchio

• April 21st – School Faith Rally/Mid Trimester

• April 22nd – Play Ball! Gala

• April 28th – Grandparents and Special Friends Day

2023 Gala Update – Let’s Play Ball!

News from the Dugout

PLAY BALL! Auction Catalog – click here to review online! 

Complimentary Auction Tickets Can’t join us in person on April 22nd but looking to buy class parties, bid on auction items, or contribute to the Paddle Raiser? Sign up for a complimentary auction ticket here! Any questions, please reach out to us at 2023SVdPGala@gmail.com

Raffle tickets on sale! Win $3,500 towards 2023/24 Tuition! You read it right: $3,500 off your tuition bill for the 23/24 school year! One lucky winner will have $3,500 deducted from their family’s tuition bill for the upcoming school year. Raffle tickets are $100 each – place your order here. Tickets are payable by check or credit card.

Game Day Info Plan on arriving at the gala at 5pm – we’ve got some fun in store for you! Watch your email the week of April 17th for a daily dose of gala stats!

Auction Teaser Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some of the fabulous items on this year’s live Auction. This week we highlight an unforgettable trip to wine country. Thank you 1st and 3rd grade parents!

Napa Valley Getaway for Six Just a short drive north from the hustle-and-bustle of San Francisco, the charming Napa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine regions and home to more than 400 wineries. Though it is perhaps most famous for its prized Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley produces dozens of varieties of award-winning wines that will thrill the taste buds of any wine enthusiast. Explore an array of wineries and enjoy the incredible offerings, delicious food, and breathtaking views that make Napa Valley one of the world’s great destinations. For three nights, stay at the exclusive Aonair Guest cottage, a 3br/3ba fully renovated 1920s home with modern updates and original charm, tucked away on a beautiful 8-acre estate associated with Aonair and Reverie II Winery. Planon an immersive wine tasting experience at both Aonair and Reverie II and learn about their dedication to single vineyard Bordeaux-style wines. The next day indulge in wine tastings at your new favorite vineyards including SVdP favorites, Goosecross Cellars and James Cole. You will be whisked to and from wineries and dinner courtesy of your hired driver. Close out your evenings with decadent dinners using your $1,000 visa gift card and then reminisce about your perfect day around the cottage’s outdoor fire pit. Because vacation is always more fun with friends, this getaway is an adventure built for six. Break open the included bottles of Goosecross and James Cole wine while you’re making your travel plans. Discover the birthplace of the California wine industry with nearly every detail taken care of. Cheers!

PLAY BALL!

FINAL REMINDER – TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION DEADLINES

ACE/SCHMITZ scholarship application deadline is Tuesday, April 18th at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Seeds of Hope scholarship applications deadline is Saturday April 15th at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

If your income is 5-10% above the posted income guidelines, please go ahead and apply. They will consider families with incomes slightly above those guidelines.

SVdP TAP applications are requested as well for all families who have applied for ACE/Schmitz and Seeds of Hope Scholarships. If you did not qualify for the scholarship options listed above, but would like to be considered for some tuition help, please complete a TAP application. There is a comment section for any information you’d like to provide.

Finally, if you are a family that is required to provide your 2022 tax information for your tuition assistance applications, please be sure to submit it by the application deadlines listed above. Tuition assistance, based on qualifications, is available for students in grades K-8 for the 23/24 school year.  Click here for income guidelines. Click here for a table containing details and links to the various opportunities. If you have questions, please email Joyce Haberkorn (jhaberkorn@svdpk8.com).

Art Show Volunteers Help Needed

Our school has been selected to host the 2023 Catholic Art Show on the weekend of April 14, 15, 16th.  We need your help to host the event.  Click here to sign up to help us!

Spring Chicken Chores – We need your help!

Please sign-up here, if you and your family are interested in doing weekend chicken chores during the springtime! Your time is a great gift to our chickens and we are so grateful! Please note that this sign-up also includes Spring Break and Easter Break, during which we ask for volunteers as well. Contact Miss Blakley with any questions at hblakley@svdpk8.com. God bless you!

Home and School

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!

Don’t Miss These Dine Outs!

With SVdP’s Dine Out Days, you can have dinner on the table AND support the school.  This is a fundraiser the whole family will enjoy!

Chipotle on Evans – SATURDAY 4/15 from 4PM-8PM.  Use code TA4LRRD when placing a pickup order or dining in.

SupperBell Dine Out is happening all of April! SupperBell, a chef-made dinner delivery service that prepares restaurant-quality meals fresh daily and delivers them to your home!  SupperBell offers a menu that changes weekly and provides same-day delivery of fully cooked dinners that you quickly reheat just in time for dinner. Families and supporters of St. Vincent de Paul School are invited to order SupperBell any night (or multiple nights!) between April 1st and April 30th. SupperBell will donate 20% of the sales back to your school.

Order online at www.supperbell.com or https://www.supperbell.com/discount/STVINCENT23 before 2:00 p.m. on the day of delivery, Monday through Friday (orders can be made on the weekend for delivery the following week). At check out, please enter the promo code STVINCENT23 to receive 20% back to the school. Once meals are delivered, you simply heat your food up in minutes!

Faith Rally Lunch Help Needed

Lunch Help is needed for our Faith Rally!  Sign up here.

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.

Grandparents/Special Friend Day – April 28th!

Grandparents/Special Friend Day will be April 28th and the PDF invite has been sent.   We are asking for parents to help with the RSVP so we know how many guests to expect. RSVP link here.  Thank you!

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!

How does a night of food trucks and friends sound? Mark your calendar for May 19th to celebrate spring and community with the SVdP Spring BBQ. Click here for flyer. This event is not possible without the help of volunteers. Will you consider volunteering for setup and cleanup? Click here.

Athletics Update

Find Volleyball and Baseball game schedules HERE.

St Vincent de Paul Parish Opportunties

Vacation Bible School

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.orgwith questions.