Star Testing – Spring 2024
On Monday, April 22nd, students began Star testing for reading and math for grades K-8. Star testing will continue through Friday May 10.
Please do your best to avoid your child(ren) being absent, as there are no retakes for this test. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Horner or Mrs. Skudlarek.
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ANNUAL STUDENT HEALTH UPDATE FORMS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS
Completion and submission of an Annual Student Health Update form is required for all 2024-2025 PK-8 students.
Our school nurse uses this information to ensure her records on and plans for all students are current and appropriate and that we have authorizations on file if emergency medical treatment is needed.
To complete forms for your children, log into your parent PowerSchool account. NOTE: You will need to select your children in turn individually, click on Forms in the left navigation pane for each child, and then complete and submit the form for each child.
If you do not remember your parent PowerSchool login credentials, contact Ray Bentzen (bentzenr@svdpomaha.org) for assistance.
Annual Student Health Update forms are due by Wednesday, May 1.
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The 8th grade students participated in the Annual Law Day Essay Writing Contest sponsored by the Omaha Bar Association.
We are excited to announce Amelia Dolan won 1st place and Liam McConville won 3rd place. The students and their parents have been invited to attend a special luncheon in their honor.
Congratulations to these students and their families!
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Millard North Middle School hosted the speech tournament last Friday, April 19. There were three SVdP students who placed in the top ten of their events:
Sophia Camp placed 5th in Dramatic Interpretation of Literature
Alexis Baas placed 10th in Extemporaneous Speaking
Gabriella Rodriguez placed 10th in Impromptu Speaking
Congratulations!
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Two SVdP students were chosen to partake in the Music in Catholic Schools Honor Band.
Tenor saxophone:
Evan Glow
Percussion:
Conor Langenfeld
Congratulations to these students!
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SVdP Track update:
On Saturday, April 20th, at Mount Michael, the boys team placed 6th, and the girls team placed 4th.
On Saturday, April 13th, at Ralston High, the boys team placed 9th, and the girls team placed 9th.
On Saturday, April 6th, at Buena Vista High, the boys team placed 2nd, and the girls team placed 3rd.
Individuals who placed in the top 6 over those 3 meets:
GIRLS:
Isabella Gregory
Alexa Franzluebbers
Samantha Mayer
Zelie Niehaus
Tatum Houghton
Olivia Clayton
Maggie Langel
Harper Schinasi
May Igwenma
Savannah Skradski
Beya Zavaletta
Addie Jones
Lydia Peters
Kendall Burcham
Valentina Valdiva
Skylar Kroenke
Aniella Maynes
Molly Barth
Elliette Skradski
Kinley Borer
Jordyn McKee
Gabrielle Kenny
Hana Huang
Marin Quattrocchi
BOYS:
Drew Santos
Evan Glow
John Boesch
Alex Broders
Ethan Harris
Johnathon Walters
Wesley Muchowicz
Kendrick Mane
Hayden Audino
Joey Martin
Liam McConville
Drew Becker
William Klein
New SVdP School Records:
Zelie Niehaus broke the 100 meter Dash record.
Tatum Houghton bettered her school record in the mile.
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Upcoming School Mass
Celebrate on Tuesday, April 30th, as Ms. Ruelas's Room 31 plans and leads our all school/volunteer Mass.
Do you want to attend your child's school Mass without distraction? We now are offering free childcare during school Masses. Please feel free to drop off your little ones in the Guardian Angels room located across from the parish Family Room as early as 8 A.M. We will have providers there after Mass as well to allow parents time for fellowship. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Maxson at maxsonl@svdpomaha.org.
Everyone is welcome to attend Mass and then stay for the SVdP Parents Coffee Club at Heavenly Grounds in the Parish Center. Come to Mass with the students and then stay after and meet new parents or catch up with old friends. Coffee and snacks are provided!
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SPREE Classroom Projects SPREE 2024
Classroom Projects Sign up here
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🐎SPREE Derby is coming along .. and WE need YOUR HELP!
New for next year, ALL grades K-8th will have NEW recess packages that you can bid on for your child’s class! Packages are full of everything they will need to play outside AND inside (for when that Nebraska weather turns)!
We are looking for your help in donating recess items for these packages. To donate, simply click here on the Amazon Wish List link, and items purchased will be delivered directly to our team who will collect and organize them into recess packages to be bid on the night of SPREE!
Just imagine the excitement when YOUR child gets to deliver a brand NEW recess bag to their class next year! Get your bidding fingers ready, and THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND HELP!
For questions and concerns, please contact Sarah Volpone (smvolpone@icloud.com) or Patricia Stillmock (pchawkins1@aol.com).
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When school is out, the Summer Food Service Program is in! There are no income requirements or registration. Any child under age 18 may come to eat. For more information, text the word “Food” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 to receive information on the sites that serve free meals near you.
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Employment Opportunities At SVdP School
SVdP School is accepting applications for the following positions:
After School Care
St. Vincent de Paul School is accepting applications for part-time After School Care employees. The position follows the school calendar from August-May. Hours will be 3:00-6:00 P.M. Please contact Mrs. Diane Warneke at warneked@svdpomaha.org.
Please visit our school website to fill out an online application.
Kitchen Part-time Assistance is needed in the School Cafeteria. The hours are M-F 10:30 to 1:30 on all days that school lunch is served. The main duty is running our Point of Sale program for student lunches. This includes interacting with students to make sure their lunch trays are complete. Also included is light clean up and preparing the area for each lunch session. To apply, please visit our website www.svdpomaha-school.org or contact Amy Dougherty at 402-452-2245 or doughertya@svdpomaha.org.
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Click here to register your child for Jump Start 2024.
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PASTORAL MINISTER POSITION NOW OPEN AT SVdP – SVdP is currently seeking applicants for a Pastoral Minister. The Pastoral Minister will work with the priests and parish staff to provide pastoral leadership and support for designated ministry groups within the parish. These ministries include Ministry to the Sick, Outreach Ministry, New Parishioner Welcome, Prayer Ministry, and Safe Environment Coordination.
To view the full job description, or to apply please go to our parish website at: https://www.svdpomaha.org/about-us/employment1 or contact Kathy in the Parish Office at 402-496-7988, ext. 232. Resumes are due by May 20
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Get ready to mark your calendars and come support the Divine Mercy Pantry at the upcoming spring craft fair at SVdP on Saturday, May 4, in Kampschneider Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. With nearly 50 vendors from throughout Omaha, including the Fellowship of Catholic Artists, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Shop for Mother’s Day, end-of-the-year teacher gifts, graduation gifts and much more! Entry is a suggested $3 donation at the door.
We’re also calling on all baking enthusiasts to help donate baked goods for sale at the fair. Your donations can be dropped off in Kampschneider Hall on Friday, May 3, between 3 – 5 P.M.
Are you interested in lending a hand at the craft fair? We're still in need of volunteers. To sign up, please CLICK HERE.
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