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 nor alternate testing times. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Horner or Mrs. Skudlarek.
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Congratulations to the following 8th grade students who were selected to be honored by the Rotary Club of Omaha.
This award goes to student leaders who exemplify leadership, scholarship, character, and presence.
Drew Santos, Ethan Harris, Henry Jeffreys, Bella Facca, and Maggie Langel
Congratulations!
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Congratulations to our servers who received the Serra Server Award this past Thursday at the annual Serra Club of Omaha Altar Server Awards Mass presided by Archbishop George Lucas. The event recognizes altar servers from the Omaha Archdiocese for their commitment as servers in their parishes. This honor is based on attitude, cooperation, dependability, initiative, participation, and reverence.
The SVdP recipients alongside Archbishop Lucas are as follows: Back left: Titus McMahan, Eli Zimmerman, and Drew Santos. Front left: Cole Jizba, Anna Broders, Chloe Vondra, and Maggie Langel. Not pictured: Caden Burton. Congratulations to our award winners!
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At the Skutt Catholic middle school speech tournament, Caroline Seppala placed 8th in Humorous Interpretation of Literature. Congratulations!
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SVdP Track update:
At the track meet held on Saturday, April 27th, the team had another good day at Norris Middle School.
The girls results are as follows:
Zelie Niehaus placed 6th in the long jump and won 1st in the 200 meter dash.
Ellie Skradski placed 3rd in shot put and won 1st in the discus.
Addie Jones placed 5th in the shot put.
Mya Igwenma, Harper Schnasi, and Hana Huang placed 4th, 5th, and 6th in the 100 hurdles, respectively.
Hana also placed 4th in the 400 meter dash.
Isabella Gregory, Hana Huang, Samantha Mayer, and Zelie Niehaus placed 2nd in the 4x200 meter relay.
Bella Franzluebbers, Grace Flodine, Molly Barth, and Gabrielle Kenny placed 5th in the medley relay.
Isabella Gregory, Hana Huang, Olivia Clayton, Zelie Niehaus placed 3rd in the 4x100 meter relay.
The boys results are al follows:
Alex Broders placed 5th in the high jump.
Joey Martin placed 5th in the long jump and 3rd in the 200 meter dash.
Hudson Schwab placed 6th in the triple jump.
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This past weekend the SVdP 7th & 8th grade science club competed in the State Science Olympiad in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over 60 schools and 650 students from all over Nebraska participated in various science and stem-based events. Students took tests that determined their knowledge of certain topics, built items to race, fly or support mass, and competed in events that showed cooperation and teamwork. SVdP did very well in several different areas. The results are as follows:
Ephraim Mansfield and Rayen Swampillai placed 10th in Fossils.
Alexis Baas and Arlo Niehaus placed 10th in Experimental Design.
Olivia Langdon and Rayen Swampillai placed 8th in Write it, Do it.
Alexis Baas and Arlo Niehaus placed 8th in Dynamic Planet.
Olivia Langdon and Alexis Baas placed 7th in Optics.
Caden Morris and Charlie Jeffreys placed 7th in Reach for the Stars.
Charlie Jeffreys, Caden Morris, and Olivia Langdon placed 4th in CodeBusters.
And Alexis Baas placed 1st in the Periodic Table.
Congratulations to these students who put many hours into preparing for these events, and a special thank you to Ms. Kolberg for her hard work and dedication to our students.
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Gifford Farm visited our Pre school students
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It has been brought to our attention that upon entering or exiting the school parking lot, parents are not waiting for the car next to them to fully enter or exit their vehicle. Please be mindful that a small child could be next to you and potentially get injured. Please be mindful of your surroundings.
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Dear SVdP Parents:
The school board is fundraising to support a small monetary gift to teachers and support staff for their hard work and dedication.
If you would like to participate, contributions can be made through Venmo @SVdPschoolboard or sent to the SVdP office marked “School Board Staff Appreciation.” All donations will be passed to teachers and staff.
While we are excited to celebrate and honor our dedicated teachers and support staff at this event, we reach out to you with sensitivity and fully acknowledge the importance of supporting the initiatives in place to assist those impacted by the tornado.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
The SVdP School Board
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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 were due May 1, 2024. If you have not completed the health forms for you child(ren) please do so as soon as possible.
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Upcoming School Mass
Celebrate on Thursday, May 9th, as Mr. Polacek's Room 73 plans and leads our all school 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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CHROMEBOOK RETURN PLANS FOR GRADES 3-8
Grades 3-8 students will return Chromebooks as indicated below; all returns will be processed in the Lower JH Commons (by 8th grade classrooms):
Monday, May 13: 8th grade @ 7:30 A.M.
Tuesday, May 14: 3rd grade @ 7:30 A.M.
Wednesday, May 15: 4th and 5th grades @ 7:30 A.M.
Thursday, May 16: 6th and 7th grades @ 7:30 A.M.
Eighth-graders and students not returning to SVdP next year at other grade levels will need to return Chromebooks, charging cords, and protective bags. Grades 3-7 students enrolling at SVdP for 2024-2025 will need to return only Chromebooks; protective bags and charging cords will be kept by students over the summer for use again next year.
All Chromebooks should be returned fully charged.
As noted on the Acceptable Use form agreed to by students and parents when Chromebooks were issued, items not returned or returned with damage will be assessed charges, as indicated below; payments, if due, may be made at the time other items are returned.
Missing protective bag (for 8th graders and 3-7 students not returning )—>$25.00
Missing charging cord—>$25.00
Missing Chromebook—>$265.00
Damaged/defaced device, charging cord, or protective bag—>$1.00--$315.00
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Next SPREE Half Dress Down Day is May 8th
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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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New location now located at 4305 S.120th St.
We are excited to share our new store with your families and can't wait to see them!
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2024 LITTLE FLOWERS AND SISTERS IN FAITH REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Little Flowers Girls Club is a group for girls in grades K-3 to facilitate a friendship with Jesus through the saints and service projects. Each grade level meets once a month after school.
Registration fees will cover the costs for monthly service projects, the annual Daddy and Daughter Olympics, Mother and Daughter Tea Party, and more!
Annual registration is $70, and scholarships are available if there is a financial hardship. Click here for more information and to register your daughter.
Sisters in Faith is the continuation of the focus found in Little Flowers but also an exploration into new service projects like cooking, baking, and sewing to name a few!
Sisters in Faith is open to incoming 4th and 5th graders and will meet once a month. Annual registration is $70. Click here for more information and to register your daughter.
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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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