Friday Forecast – January 18, 2025
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Announcements
2025 Catholic Schools Week – Here are some HIGHLIGHTS – More details to follow
Sunday – Family Mass – 9:30 AM – Wear your school uniform to any Mass this weekend and earn a free dress day! Donuts and crafts in the Gym following.
5:00 PM – Family Adoration – Sign up below under Parish section
Monday – Parent Appreciation Day
Tuesday – Community Appreciation Day
Wednesday – Teacher Appreciation Day
Thursday – Parish Appreciation Day
Friday – Student Appreciation Day – Red, White & Wacky School Spirit Day!
National Western Stock Show Youth Art Show Entries 2025
Artwork Awarded Honorable Mentions and Displayed at the National Western Stock Show January 11-26, 2025
Poppy A, 3rd Grade, Mackenzie M, 2nd Grade
Artwork Submitted to Contest
Eloise C, 8th Grade, Quinn N, 4th Grade, Ella W, 4th Grade, James A, 4th Grade, Mac W, 3rd Grade, Hudson D, 3rd Grade, Joseph A, 2nd Grade, Turner W, 2nd Grade
2025-26 Re-Enrollment and Application Important Dates
January 15 – Current Student Re-enrollment on FACTS, New Sibling Application Opens
January 15 – Seeds of Hope Applications Open – Apply or Renew HERE
January 22 – Deadline for Current Student Re-enrollment and New Siblings
January 29 – Application opens for brand new families!
Tuition Rates 2025-2026 School Year (Annual Rates) – Click HERE
ACE and Seeds of Hope Tuition Assistance Forecast
Seeds of Hope is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. ACE will begin accepting them on February 3rd. Details will follow within the next few weeks, but both sources will be asking for your 2024 tax information.
ACE will not approve any scholarships without 2024 tax information prior to their deadline date which corresponds with the tax deadline – April 20, 2025. We highly encourage families to file their returns in a timely manner to be considered for either ACE or Seeds of Hope awards. Thank you!
New Colorado Family Affordability Tax Credit
Many residents of Colorado are eligible for tax credits, including the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
A new tax credit for qualified families is available
Colorado families with children will be able to access the Family Affordability Tax Credit (FATC).
Up to $3,200 for each eligible child aged 5 years old and younger as of Dec 31, 2024
Up to $2,400 for each eligible child ages 6 to 16 as of Dec 31, 2024
Additional information is available at https://tax.colorado.gov/income-tax-topics-family-affordability-tax-credit
Additionally, parents with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) can qualify for the credit if their children have a Social Security Number (SSN),
which can also be up to $3,200 per young child.
MATERIAL DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ANNIE, JR. (7th Grade Musical)
Mrs. Smeltz is in need of some items for the musical. She is looking for any of the following used items. If you have them, please send her an email at ksmeltz@svdpk8.com to arrange to bring them to school.
– old blankets, sheets, curtains – large pieces of fabric both for scenery and to make into costumes (it would be great if these would be already clean before bringing to school)
– old large laundry baskets (wicker would be best but will take plastic! OK if slightly broken)
– old mops
Thank you!
Share the Sign Up Link for our January 28 Open House!
Help Support our Winter Open House
St. Vincent de Paul has a proud tradition of providing a beautiful spread of homemade breakfast treats and other refreshments as we welcome prospective families for our Winter Open House on January 28. Please consider helping with the variety of items needed to make this event a success! Questions? Please reach out to Kate Crisham: mcgreevy@gmail.com
We Want Your Uniforms!
How does the Used Uniform Sale work?
Parents can either donate or sell SVdP uniforms two times each year at our fall and spring uniform sale
To Donate:
Drop off any clean uniforms in good condition at SVdP’s Front Desk marked “Donation” and you’re done! All proceeds will go back to the school.
To Sell:
Please pin a sheet with:
your last name
item type
All shirts & shorts are sold for $5; all pants, plaids and sweatshirts sell for $10.
The items can be dropped off at the front desk during normal business hours.
If your items sell during the sale, they will offset any purchases that you make that sale. If you don’t make any purchases and the proceeds are greater than $25, you will receive a credit in FACTS. If your total is less than $25, we will carry forward the balance to the next sale until we reach a minimum balance of $25. Items that don’t sell will be stored at SVdP in bins and sold at the next sale. However, once your children are no longer attending the school, the clothing is considered a donation to SVdP.
If you have questions or want to get involved with the sales? We always need volunteers. Please contact Kim Abbate at Kim.Abbate@outlook.com or Lauren Josephson at lologott@gmail.com.
Note: Items with the SVdP logo cannot be donated to Goodwill, ARC or other type organizations.
Order Your Yearbook!
Code is: 4357125
The deadline for ordering is: April 6, 2024
Save-the-DatesSave-the-Dates
January 20 – NO SCHOOL – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 24 – Gala Winter Raffle Drawing
January 26 – Catholic Schools Week Family Mass – 9:30 AM @ St. Vincent de Paul
January 31(Fri) – February 2(Sat), 2025 – Mark your calendars for the Catholic Schools Art Show 2025 held at Mullen High School – Spirit Center / Green Room
Opening Night: Friday, January, 2025 from 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Show Open: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Students artwork selected for the art show is TBD. Mrs. Thomason will communicate via email directly with families whose student artwork has been selected to be displayed at the art show.
8th Grade Night on Friday, Jan 24th!
All SVDP students and families are invited to celebrate 8th Grade Night for SVDP Basketball! This is an annual tradition where 8th grade players and parents receive recognition, followed by an 8th Grade basketball game and then a pizza party. Please join us in the SVDP Gym on Friday, Jan 24th from 6:00-8:00pm.
**You can find everything you need to know about playoff games HERE.
Fundraising & Community Opportunities
SVdP Skate Night Skate City Littleton, January 29: Our next school skate night will take place Wednesday, January 29th from 5-7pm at Skate City in Littleton. Come dressed in your SVdP Spirit Wear! Admission is $7/person and skate rentals are $5/person. School Staff receive complimentary admission and rentals AND count towards our 50 skater minimum!
SVdP Dine-Out at Campus Lounge, February 11!: Join the SVdP community for our monthly dine-out at Campus Lounge. Details to follow.
Save The Date For SVdP Day at Sky Zone on Friday, February 28!: There is no school that day and this will be a fun way to burn some extra energy. Additional details to follow.
A BIG THANK YOU to our 8th GRADERS for their valuable efforts in selling wreaths, over $4,000 was raised. Congratulations on your hard work!
Faith & Family
SVdP Supper Club is Back by Popular Demand! Join us in building community through the joy of sharing a meal. Supper clubs are a fantastic way to foster friendships, create connections, and enjoy great food and conversation in a welcoming atmosphere. To add a fun twist, attendees will be randomly assigned to host homes, sparking unexpected connections and making each gathering a delightful surprise! Ideally, each supper will include 8–10 people.
Mark your calendars: The winter supper club is scheduled for February 28th.
Interested in attending or hosting? Click here to sign up and be part of the fun! Any questions can be directed to Chrissy Musgrove @ chrissylmusgrove@gmail.com
Raffle Update:We have sold about 70 of the 100 raffle tickets—grab yours now for this INCREDIBLE five-star mountain escape before they sell out! Tickets are $100 each for a chance to win a luxurious 4-night stay in a stunning Vail Village condo. The winner will enjoy a creekside patio, private hot tub, and room for 10-12 guests, just steps from Gondola One, restaurants, and shopping. The drawing will take place
on Friday, January 24th at 8am
Sponsorship Update: Thanks to our incredible sponsors signing up, we have already raised $33,500 towards our $85,000 goal! Whether you’re a family looking to make a big impact or a business wanting to support our wonderful school, we’re so grateful for your generosity! Sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $20,000. Ready to become a sponsor? Click [here] to learn more and fill out the commitment form. If you have any questions please contact Melissa Regan or 410-336-7097.
Auction Donations Needed: We need your support to make our live auction a success! Every year, our success comes from the incredible financial donations and connections of this community. If your family has something fun to donate—tickets, a vacation home, a talent or service, or a financial contribution to enhance a package—please fill out this form or contact Melissa Regan at 410-336-7097 or svdpgala25@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity to make our gala a success!
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: Our next meeting is February 7 at 8AM. All are welcome!
We just had an amazing SVdP Serves Service Day just before Thanksgiving! Thank you to all our volunteers!
If you and your family are looking for ways to serve within greater Denver, here are a few options for you:
Christ in the City: The city of Denver serves as the proud home of Christ in the City headquarters. Missionaries live and serve together. They are committed to using a relational and Christ-centered approach to homeless ministry.
Your family can Volunteer for Lunch in the Park. Lunch in the Park is held every Wednesday & 2nd Saturday of the month at noon. For location and parking details, please SIGN UP. Training is required for all first-time volunteers.
Community Ministries is a food pantry and more! Their mission is to meet the basic needs of individuals who are experiencing economic hardships and related problems. See their Volunteer Event Calendar for opportunities to serve.
Catholic Charities: As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, Catholic Charities shelters, feeds, houses, educates, counsels, and provides emergency assistance and critical services to tens of thousands of our Denver neighbors. Learn more about current volunteer opportunities here.
Meetings dates for 2024-25
January – no meeting
February 7
March 7
April 4
May – no meeting
St Vincent de Paul Parish & Community
Family Adoration
Please join us for family adoration next Sunday, January 26 @ 5pm. We’d love to see some new faces during the new year! If you’re willing to volunteer for food and beverage, please sign up here:
Thank you,
The Musgrove & Krueger families
SVdP Supper Club is Back by Popular Demand!
Join us in building community through the joy of sharing a meal. Supper clubs are a fantastic way to foster friendships, create connections, and enjoy great food and conversation in a welcoming atmosphere.
To add a fun twist, attendees will be randomly assigned to host homes, sparking unexpected connections and making each gathering a delightful surprise! Ideally, each supper will include 8–10 people.
Mark your calendars: The winter supper club is scheduled for February 28th.
Interested in attending or hosting? Click the link to sign up and be part of the fun!
Any questions can be directed to Chrissy Musgrove @ chrissylmusgrove@gmail.com
St. Monica Prayer Group for Moms
2nd Saturday of the Month – Join us at SVdP for Mass at 8:00am, followed by time for a light breakfast, fellowship, discussion and prayer. (Opportunity for confession at 7:30 before Mass)
Open Position
The church office has a part time (3 days a week) front office receptionist position available. Please email resume to:info@saintvincents.org.
More news
Access the latest bulletin HERE
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