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Friday Forecast – January 27th

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  • Jan 27, 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • UPCOMING EVENTS • NOTEWORTHY ITEMS OF INTEREST 

Announcements

A note from Sister Marie Isaac, OP:

Re-registration for next year is going great! If you need to finish up your enrollment packet on FACTS, please do that as soon as you can. The link for new families to start applying for next year will open on Tuesday, January 31 on our school website. We currently have just over 30 families signed up to visit during our Open House next week. Thank you ahead of time to our parents who are giving tours.

This weekend, we look forward to kicking off Catholic Schools Week at St. Vincent de Paul Parish’s 9:30AM Mass.Please review the Catholic Schools Week Schedule below for details for the rest of the week.

Know of my prayers for you and your family.

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Spring BBQ Planning

We are looking for a volunteer or a team of parents to organize the SpringBBQ which will be held on a Friday in May 2023.

The event takes place in the lower playground and between 200-300 people attend every year. We took a break for COVID, but the event was revived last year. Past organizers can provide all of the necessary contacts, maps and other logistical information to help the transition to new organizers. More details. Ideally, we’d like to have two lead organizers to start planning this event in February. Interested parties click HERE.

Job Openings

Facilities Service Staff (Custodian/Maintenance)- St. Vincent de Paul Parish – Job description– Here is the link to the Archdiocese of Denver listing for the job:

Interested parties should contact Sue Wildrick – sue@saintvincents.org

We are currently in discussion with our teachers and staff to discern what positions will be open for next school year. Those positions will be communicated and posted soon.

SVdP – Important Dates

  • January 28th – February 3rd – Catholic Schools Week

  • January 31st – SVdP School Open House – 9 AM -1 PM – please share the link with interested families.

  • February 10th – no hot lunch – please make sure that you have a lunch from home this day

Tuition Assistance

ACE, Schmitz and Seeds of Hope funders are requesting families to apply as soon as the application processes open. If your 2022 tax return is required, you may provide it a later date. Click here to view information regarding application openings, deadline dates and links. Income guidelines for 23/24 ACE and Schmitz awards are not yet available. They will be posted when we receive them, and you’ll be advised in the Friday Forecast when they are available.

Time to buy a Yearbook!

We will only be selling yearbooks online and the deadline is April 5th.  The money is paid directly to Lifetouch online.  Click here to go to the Yearbook website.  The school code for SVDP is:  4357123

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!

2023 Gala Update – Let’s Play Ball! – News from the Dugout

Sponsors! Get your sponsorship in!

Sponsors create a strong financial foundation for our event and help ensure that every dollar raised at the event will go directly to impact our students, teachers and facilities. We would love to highlight your company or family as a sponsor of our event. Please see information here for various sponsorship opportunities, and submit your intention to sponsor on this Google form.

Don’t see a sponsor packet that meets your intentions? Reach out to us at 2023svdpgala@gmail.com – we have ideas!

Intent to sponsor is due by January 31st, with final payment due February 28th.

Last Call for Parties!

Time to pitch in your Gala Party Submissions! Gala Parties are a wonderful tradition at St. Vincent de Paul that help build the bonds of our community and are an excellent source of fundraising. Click here for full details. Already warmed up? Use this link to submit your party information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lauren Josephson (Parties Coach) at 303.912.8858 or svdpgalaparties@gmail.com.

Dress Code!

We’ve heard a lot of questions surrounding the dress code for our unique event.  We are encouraging “baseball chic with your favorite sneaks” – whether you sport your favorite team’s colors or rock some vintage pinstripes with pizazz, make sure you have comfortable shoes on to ensure you make it to the 9th inning!

Upcoming Gala Committee Meeting Schedule

All are welcome to attend! We meet in the conference room on the 1st floor Feb 24 – 8-9am March 24 – 8-9am April 14 – 8-9am

Save the Date for the PLAY BALL! SVdP Gala – April 22, 2023

Valentine’s Social for Moms!

Moms of students of all grades, p

lease join us for a fun night out to bring ladies of the parish and school together on Wednesday, February 15, from 6-8 PM to support the 2023 gala. The price of admission is (1) $25 bottle of wine (or more if you like!). Click here for a flyer of information.

These donated bottles will be combined to form an amazing live auction item for the 2023 gala. Light refreshments provided and great company guaranteed! Questions?!? Feel free to reach out to coordinators Kate Crisham (202-907-4875) or Jenny Nargi (303-641-3549). Let us know if you’ll make it and if not you can let us know if you can donate: https://forms.gle/KQta7jBC3pB8s8726

Catholic Schools Week

We’ll be observing Catholic Schools Week this year beginning January 27th. It’s a great time to celebrate how God is working in our community and appreciate the many hands that make it possible for St. Vincent de Paul School to operate. Here is some initial information to get you ready!

Sunday, January 29th:


Monday, January 30th:


Tuesday, January 31:



St. Vincent’s Winter Open House is set for January 31. Spread the word and help us welcome our guests with homemade breakfast foods and other goodies! Click here to sign up.

Wednesday,  February 1st:



Thursday, February 2nd:





Friday, February 3rd: Noon Dismissal

Dress Down Theme

Activity

Don’t forget – Dismissal at NOON!

Home and School

H&S Newsletter

Each month Home & School publishes a school newsletter informing you of school, community and fundraising events.  If you missed the December newsletter, click here.

Parent Volunteers Needed for Lunch

We are looking for parent volunteers to help in the lunch room.  The dates will be updated regularly so continue to check back and sign up!  Use this link  to sign up.

Upcoming Dine Out Days!

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!

Mark your calendars for the following dates and restaurants:

  • Junction Food & Drink:  Tuesday 1/31

  • Cuba Cuba Sandwiches: Tuesday, February 7th 11:00 – 9:00 – lunch and dinner

  • Hapa Sushi: Wednesday, February 15th 4:00 – 9:00 PM Dine in OR Take Out

Cuba Cuba Information – Tuesday, February 7th 11:00 – 9:00 – lunch and dinner

  • Orders can be placed online or over the phone or in person! Need a mid-week easy lunch OR dinner option? Look no further than Cuba Cuba! Conveniently Located on Colorado Blvd in Glendale – pick up lunch or dinner – or both!

  • https://cubacubasandwicheria.com/

Please read the instructions below, so that Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, and your group will get 20% of your meal’s price donated back!

  • Call 3037581167and mention that you are with St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School before placing your order.

  • Visit Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria’s online order website. In the section for order notes, comment or special instructions, mention your group’s name to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.

Hapa Sushi Information – Wednesday, February 15th 4:00 – 9:00 PM Dine in OR Take Out

SVDP Serves – Toiletry Drive for Blessing Bags

SVDP Serves is coordinating a Toiletry Drive for Denver Christ in the City. The drive will run for the month of February. SVDP students will use the donated items to fill blessing bags on our next All School Service Day in April. Please contribute what you are able. All donations are welcome and appreciated. Suggested TRAVEL SIZE donations by grade (but if you have extra of any item, please just donate what you have!):

PreK/Kinder – chapstick or soft granola bars

1st/2nd/3rd – travel size deodorant, shampoo, conditioner

4th/5th/6th – hand-warmers or socks (socks are the biggest item requested by Christ in the City)

7th/8th – travel size toothpaste or toothbrushes

*additionally if you have drawstring bags in surplus at your home, please donate! They are great to make the bags with.

Athletics Update:

Widgets and JV/Varsity Basketball Tournaments begin this weekend. Check out the schedule HERE.

From Athletic Director Dave Strawbridge: Thank you to all our parents and volunteers that have helped make this season go so smoothly.

Spring Sports:

Parents Spring registration begins this Saturday 1/14. Spring sports include Baseball for the boys and Volleyball for the girls.

Volleyball Tryouts will be held on Monday February 13th 7th and 8th grade girls 3:15-4:45 5th and 6th grade girls 4:45-6:15

Practice will begin the week of 2/20 and games will begin on March 20th. The post season tournament will be held May 8 and championship games will be held on May 13.

Baseball: There are no tryouts, Coaches will help form teams and the goal is to have each class play with each other and no mixed grade teams. There needs to be a minimum 12 kids and a coach to form a team. Baseball practice will begin mid march (weather provided) and games will begin the week of 3/20. The post season will begin on May 1 and championship games will be played 5/20.

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