Dear Parents,
Merry Christmas!
I join our students, teachers, and staff in saying Merry Christmas and blessings to all in 2022.
We completed this first semester because of the hard work and commitment of everyone. Thank you, parents, for the encouragement and confidence in our teachers and staff, kind messages of support, and last, but not least, your unending belief that together we will create a safe environment for the students at school and with their teachers and friends. Thanks to all for letting your light shine in countless ways.
So as we complete this first semester, I am reminded how blessed we are to have each other and I look to the New Year with hope, gratitude and anticipation of all that is to come. Be assured that all of you will be remembered as I thank God this Christmas for the blessings in my life and at St. Vincent de Paul School.
Wishing you a holy and happy Christmas Season. See you in 2022!
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Colors of Christmas Contest Winners!The 11th annual contest, was open to students in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs and homeschooled students in the archdiocese, received more than 1,000 entries in three categories – grades K-1, 2-3 and 4-6.
First, second and third place winners in each grade category will receive gift cards from participating sponsors The Cosgrave Company and Gloria Deo Catholic Books and Gifts, both in Omaha, and Divine Truth Christian Store in La Vista. Catholic Mutual Group was the contest underwriter.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!!!
The following St. Vincent de Paul students were recognized for their work:
Grades K-1
CLAIRE KROENKE 2nd place, Kindergarten
LAUREN COLE Honorable Mention, Grade 1
Grades 2-3
BRYNN COLE 2nd place, Grade 3
Grades 4-6
SAMANTHA MAYER Honorable Mention, Grade 6
Click HERE to see all entries.
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PARENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Navigating Life in the Digital Age
January 10, 2022
6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center
Ben Tracy learned the hard way how comments made online - even as a teenager - can alter your life forever. Social media posts he made as a teenager caused Ben to be fired from a high-profile government job on his first day and landed his face on one of America's largest newspapers.
He believes that we must continue to educate both parents and students about responsible use of technology. Children need to understand the seriousness of their online behavior. Parents must be informed about the dangers of the internet and the importance of monitoring their children online.
In his presentation, Navigating Life in the Digital Age, you will hear his personal social media story. Other topics covered will include:- Cyberbullying
- Inappropriate photos
- Reporting online predators
- Screen addiction
- Setting family technology rules
- Positive social media use
Students in grades 6-8 will hear Ben speak on Monday afternoon. He was scheduled to zoom in late November, but had technical problems on his end that day. So, he volunteered to come to Omaha and talk with the students and parents!
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Wow! Thank you, Grades 6-8! Thank you to students and families that supported the Essential Pregnancy Service Baby Item Drive during Advent. As you can see by the picture, everyone was very generous. These items will go a long way in helping women with new babies. Thank you so much for your generosity!
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THANKS FOR SHARING!
Thank you to Petra Winbinger and Greg Winbinger for telling us about their family’s original homestead! This fit right into the 4th grade discussion about the Homestead Act.
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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 Helling and Hope families for organizing the program.
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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 Friday, January 1, 2021.
CHRISTMAS EVE - THE VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS
Friday, 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
Saturday, 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)
THE HOLY FAMILY
Sunday, December 26
- 7:30 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Saturday, January 1
(holy day, but not a holy day of obligation in 2022)
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Saturday, January 1 & Sunday, January 2nd
Normal Mass Schedule
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Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 14, 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.
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New Kindergarten Parent Meeting 2022-2023
There will be an informational meeting for all parents interested in sending their child to kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year, on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in the Media Center. Tours will start at 6:00 p.m. and the formal meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The online registration forms will be available on the SVdP website, www.svdp-school.org, on January 20th.
Parents who already have children at St. Vincent de Paul School are always welcome but are not expected at this meeting. The material covered will be information you have already received.
Kindergarten registration applications are due no later than Thursday, February 3. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Madrigal at madrigalm@svdpomaha.org.
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Inservice for Teachers
All SVdP teachers will participate in Inservices on Wednesday, January 5 and Monday, January 17. School will not be in session on these days.
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Sacrament Information
Grade 7 - Confirmation Saint Name, Sponsor, and Service Work Reflection and Faith Sharing Forms are due April 6, 2022. Holiday breaks are a good time to work on these! Questions may be directed to Mrs. McMahan in the Religious Formation office, mcmahanj@svdpomaha.org.
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Inclement Weather (Please Read - Early Release Change)
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.
Early Release: If the Omaha Catholic Schools Office calls for an early release, St. Vincent de Paul School will follow that directive. In this situation, the After School Care and Child Care programs will also close. Parents always have the option to pick up their child/children early.
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Congratulations SVdP Math Team!!!
The SVdP Math Team went to the Duschense High School Math Field Day on Saturday, December 4th and came away the big winners!
The team of Nathan Mullins, Olivia Pisarik, Maddie Eichele, and Sarvi Gullapalli won first place in the written exam part of the competition getting all 20 questions correct.
The Quiz Bowl part of the competition was dominated by the team of Jaxson Pigg, Allan Pirsch, Max Pirsch, and Miles Wewel, who went 6-0 in the competition and dwon the final 15 question round 12-1. They got 2nd place in the written portion as well.
Congratulations to both teams on their continued success as the team continues to show the great things going on at SVdP! Thank you to Mr. Pollacek for taking the team to the High School Math Field Day!
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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!
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Catholic Schools Week 2022 Sneak-1-PeekJanuary 30 - February 4, 2022
Saturday, January 29 - Sunday, January 30:
- Students are asked to wear their school uniforms to Mass this weekend to show their school pride and gratitude to all our parishioners.
Sunday, January 30:
- Students will sign up to help the Knights of Columbus at the Pancake Breakfast
- The Awesome Angels (the parish children’s choir) will sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Monday, January 31:
- All students will go to the church to pray the rosary with their buddies. Please send a rosary with your child.
- Show your SVdP school pride! Students may wear red (students whose homeroom numbers end in a 1, white (rooms that end in a 2), or blue (rooms that end in a 3).
- Students will participate in three competitions against the other homerooms in their grade.
Tuesday, February 1:
- Dress down day – “xxxxxxxx” Thanks, SPREE, and Shoemaker Family! Students may dress in xxxxxx-themed clothes that follow the school guidelines for apparel on dress down-days.
- Grades 4-8 will attend the school spelling bee.
Wednesday, February 2:
- All-School Mass at 8:15 a.m. Students will wear colors designated by grade level.
- Classes will get together with their buddies. They will write letters to residents of nursing homes.
- Classrooms will zoom with someone preparing for or living a religious vocation. If you have a family member or know someone who is a priest, deacon, bishop, sister, brother, seminarian, or novice, please let us know.
Thursday, February 3:
- Grade 8 students will join other eighth graders from the city, as Archbishop Lucas celebrates CSW Mass at St. Cecilia’s.
- Find Hail Mary activity
- Crazy Sock day
Friday, February 4:
- 12:00 dismissal
- It’s Pajama day! Students in grades K-x may bring a stuffed toy to school.
- Movie Morning!
- Crazy Hair Day!
Throughout the week: Get Up & Move, prayer buddies!
Our school service project for the week will focus on praying and collecting money for our sister school, San Idelfonso, in Juejuetenango, Guatemala. The students will also write letters and create valentines for residents of nursing homes.
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Parish Bingo Night! Looking for a fun game night? Come to our parish bingo night on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Center Hall. Receive a free card per person by donating a food item to the SVdP pantry. $1.00 cards, prizes and free popcorn! Fun for all ages!
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