JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parent,

As we celebrate the Christmas season I pause, with gratitude, for all that we have shared together this past semester. I have so much to be thankful for and am grateful for the genuine love I see every day.

I give thanks for the joy that our students bring to all of us each day. Being with our students is a joy for me. I appreciate and value their honesty, kindness, and joy. Thank you to our students for the privilege of being with them each day!

Our teachers and staff are the best! Every day they go above and beyond to make sure each child is cared for in a kind and loving manner. I am grateful for their reflection of Jesus’ love as they interact with each student.

The constant support, encouragement, and willingness of all of you, our parents, is irreplaceable for all of us. You provide love and strength to all of us through every kind deed and word. Thank you!

As we complete this first semester, I am truly touched by the kindness, support, and love of our school community. We are all so blessed to have each other, and I look forward to the New Year with anticipation and gratitude.

Be assured that all of you will be remembered, as I thank God, this Christmas for the blessings in my life!

I pray that the infant Jesus fills your hearts with the gift of Love, encourage you with the gift of Hope, and bless you with the promise of Peace as we celebrate His birth.

Barbara A. Marchese

Christmas Giving

The school faculty and staff would like to thank all the parents who contributed to the Christmas Giving Program. We appreciate your generosity and support at Christmas time and throughout the year! A special thank you goes to the Hope family for organizing the program.

Christmas Season Schedule

St. Vincent de Paul Parish has many opportunities for families to attend Mass during the Christmas season. Below is a schedule through Monday, January 1, 2024.

CHRISTMAS EVE - THE VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 24

4:00 P.M. - Church
4:05 P.M. - Additional Mass in Kampschneider Hall
6:00 P.M. - Church
8:00 P.M. - Church
10:00 P.M. - Church

CHRISTMAS DAY - THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

Monday, December 25

9:00 A.M. - Church
11:00 A.M. - Church
(No 7:30 A.M. or 5:00 P.M. Mass)
(No 3:30 P.M. Confessions)

Saturday, December 30

5:00 P.M.

Sunday, December 31

7:30 A.M.

9:00 A.M.

11:00 A.M.

5:00 P.M.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

Monday, January 1

9:00 A.M.

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, January 16, with your child. As we start the second semester of the school year, this would be a good time to review your child's academic goals. There are not scheduled conferences at this time, but if questions arise, please contact your child's teacher.

New Kindergarten Parent Meeting 2024-2025

There will be an informational meeting for new Kindergarten parents on Thursday, January 18th. This is a parent-only meeting—students do not need to attend.

School tours will begin at 6:00, and the meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the Media Center. All parents who are new to St. Vincent de Paul School are asked to attend. Current families are always welcome but not required to attend. Kindergarten registration forms will be online starting on January 24th.

The registration paperwork can be found on our school website www.svdp-school.org. The online registration forms, registration fee, and your child’s original birth and baptismal certificate will be due to the school office by Wednesday, February 7th. If your child is currently in our Preschool program, we have your birth and baptismal certificates on file and you do not need to resubmit them.

Inservice for Teachers

All SVdP teachers will participate in Inservices on Monday, January 15.

School will not be in session on this day.

Inclement Weather

With the cold and snow upon us, we want to remind you about the expectations for winter apparel at recess time. For all students in grades K-8, winter coats, gloves or mittens, and something to cover the head are important.

School closings in the event of severe weather will be announced on local TV stations. A closing of Omaha Catholic Schools includes St. Vincent de Paul.

2-Hour Late Start: If the Omaha Catholic Schools Office calls for a 2-hour late start, St. Vincent de Paul will follow that directive. Morning Preschool will not be held. A standard hot lunch menu of chicken nuggets, corn, fruit, and animal crackers will be served. There will be no alternate sandwich or salad available.

Get Your Pictures in the Yearbook!

The yearbook staff invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you have great photos of school events, we'd like to see them. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have.

If you'd like to share your pictures with our yearbook staff click here to view instructions.

Thank you in advance for helping make our yearbook the best it can be!

Catholic Schools Week 2024 At-A-Glance

January 28 – February 2, 2024

Before CSW: Please sign up by Jan 25 here if your child in grades 4-8 wants to help serve at the pancake breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Please complete your pizza lunch form (even if not ordering) by Wednesday, January 17.

Friday, January 26

In anticipation of CSW and to raise money for our sister school in Guatemala, there will be a special “$1.00 Dress Down” Day today. Students may bring $1.00 (or more) for the students in San Ildefonso. Clothing should follow the guidelines for dress-down days. Students may wear their school uniform if they choose not to participate.

Saturday, January 27 - Sunday, January 28:
· Students are asked to wear their school uniforms to Mass this weekend.
Show your school pride and gratitude to all our parishioners.

· Attend the Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast Sunday morning.
· The Awesome Angels children’s choir will sing at the 9:00 Mass.

Monday, January 29:
·   Please send a rosary with your child. All teachers, staff and students will gather
in the church to pray together.
·   Show your SVdP school pride! Students are asked to wear a shirt of the
following color: White (if in homeroom ending in 1), blue (homeroom ending
in 2), or red (homeroom ending in 3). Students may dress down on the
bottom (following dress-down guidelines).
· Grade-level classrooms will compete against each other in fun competitions
(certain grade levels will do this on other day, due to space availability).

Tuesday, January 30:
· All-School Mass at 8:15 A.M.
· Wear a shirt in your assigned color. Students may dress down on the bottom.
· Grades 4-8 will attend the school spelling bee.

Wednesday, January 31:
· PIZZA LUNCH! All parents are welcome to join us. Orders due Wed., Jan. 17.

· Teacher Switch Day! Teachers will switch classrooms for a period and help
students from other grade levels to create valentines or write letters for the
San Ildefonso students and residents of local nursing homes.

· Dress like a Teacher!

Thursday, February 1:
· Grade 8 students will join other eighth graders from the city as Archbishop
Lucas celebrates CSW Mass at St. Cecilia’s.

· Students will learn about vocations.

· Dress down day – TBD Thanks, SPREE, and Shoemaker Family!

Friday, February 2:
· 12:00 dismissal
· Crazy hair and sck day! Uniform shorts may be worn.
· Students will gather in the gym for a friendly competition.

Throughout the week: Get Up & Move!
Our school service project for the week will focus on praying and collecting money for the students and staff at our sister school, San Ildefonso, in Juejuetenango, Guate    Students will also write letters or create valentines for the students in Guatemala and
residents in local nursing homes.

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