March 27, 2009 St. Vincent Pray for us.

No School this Monday the 30th
This Monday is a Teacher in service date in Honor of Mr. Marcoux and his dedication to St. Vincent High School and all of his students. The school and Scrip office will be closed this date, back in session Tuesday.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL GRANDPARENTS DAY VOLUNTEERS!!
From Pam Bing - 2009 Chairperson

What a fun St. Patrick's Day Grandparents Luncheon! I want to heartily thank each and every one of you for all your work in making this the best Grandparents Day yet! In attendance were 225 SVHS Grandparents and Grandchildren!

Starting with the Decorating and Set Up Crew -"Early Risers" Sunday morning: Stacey Chiappari, Helen & Mike Chisham, Mary Haller, Brian Haller, Denise Hewitt, Lisa Jepson, Sandra Hupke,Diana Klee, Carol Kneis, Adrienne Kulasingam, Connnor Kulasingam, Karenne Pearce, Tammy Selvitella, Jeri Tidwell, Therese, Richard and Ben Filippo, Kristi & Katharine Sessi, Sam Hazelton, Hui & Corbett Laurie, Mike Bing.

Dr. Walker: Master of Ceremonies
Father Lombardi: Grace & Grandparents Day Prayer
Co-Chair Grandparents Day Luncheon: Very Special Thank you to my Co-Chair: Stacey Chiappari
SV Kitchen Coordinator: Therese Filippo
Caterer: Deb Keith - Delicious as Always!
"Message to Grandparents" Videotape Editing: Sean Trott
Program Designer: Amy Wheless
Mailing Assistance: Jessica Merrill
SV Early Bird Crew & Balloon Ladies: Stacey Chiappari, Kelli Frey, Mary Haller, Lisa Jepson, Adrienne Kulasingam, Amy Wheless, Helen Chisham, Lisa Harris, Diane Borr, Denise Hewitt, Diana Klee, Carol Kneis, Karenne Pearce, Katharine Weiss, Therese Filippo
Raffle Ticket Ladies: Carol Kneis, Nancy Goff
Raffle Basket Assembly: Tammy Selvitella
Raffle Basket Soliciter & Flower Arrangement: Christine Hannah
Seating and Nametag Crew: Jeri Tidwell and Alicia Slaugh
Greeters: Joanne Ferris, Jody Tobin, Jeri Tidwell, Alicia Slaugh, Christine Hannah, Adrienne Kulasingam, Lisa Harris, Kim Mertel, Kelli Frey, Karenne Pearce, Theresa Mooney, Katharine Weiss
Luncheon & Dessert Servers: Stacey Chiappari, Adrienne Kulasingam, Kelli Frey, Helen Chisham, Mary Haller, Sandra Hupke, Christine Hannah, Tammy Selvitella, Kim Mertel,Lisa Harris, Diane Borr, Denise Hewitt, Diana Klee, Carol Kneis, Karenne Pearce, Katharine Weiss, Lisa Jepson, Kira Reginato, Theresa Mooney,Mary Wright, Jeri Tidwell,
Kristi Sessi, Kelly Ghee, Nancy Goff, Siobhan Stoddard, Shelley Dorssers
Irish CD Party Favors: Creator: Therese Filippo CD Crew: Jeri Tidwell, Mary Haller, Stacey Chiappari CD Cover Design & Irish Signs and Cards: Alicia Slaugh
Clean Up Crew: Joanne Ferris, Mary Wright, Denise Hewitt, Carol Kneis, Kim Mertel, Lisa Jepson, Diane Borr, Theresa & Branden Mooney, Sandra Hupke, Alicia Slaugh, Tammy Selvitella, Therese Filippo, Helen Chisham, Mary Haller, Christine Hannah, Adrienne Kulasingam,Kelly Ghee, Siobhan Stoddard
"Ode to Grandparents" Speech: Olivia Slaugh - SVHS Student Body President
Student Talent: Kailey Hewitt and Hannah Hogan - Singers, Kelly Geraty (SV Alumni '08) Irish Dancer, SVHS Cheerleaders, Directed by Debbie Abrao
Oz Photography Grandparents Portraits - Jason Swartz
Art Banner Direction: Amy Waud Grandparents Day Banner: SV Art Students - Rachel Leonard and Rubi Garcia
Tillman Hall Audio-Visual Set Up: Ed Wayne, Norm Collins
Videotaping of Students -"Loving Words for Grandparents: Stacey Chiappari, Pam Bing
Conference Room Schedule for Taping: Tammy Quinn, Sandy Blasser
Financial Assistance: Mary Schaefer
Raffle Basket Donations: Christine Hannah, Virginia Blanchard,Mary Wright, Tammy Selvitella, Carol Kneis, Lisa Jepson, Grace & Mike Schalich, Jason Swartz (Oz Photography)Mary Beth Ray, Rudy & Deb Porchivina, Jim & Gina Leoni, Starbucks, Schajks Chocolates, Maguire's Irish Pub, Finnegan's Restaurant, Stinger, Scandia, Mi Pueblo, Joe Hammer Hair Salon, Beyond the Glory Restaurant. There were many families that donated anonymously and I do not have all your names, nonetheless THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your generosity. If I have missed anyone, please let me know.
To Carrie Griffith and Carolyn Borr - Thank You for the many weeks of organizing & scheduling 88 Students for us to Videotape
The "Loving Words for Grandparents" Video to show at the luncheon ~ It would not exist without your willingness to help!

PROJECT GRADUATION - FOOD FEST
Once again the Food Fest was a fun filled evening where a variety of delicious food from the community was enjoyed. Project Graduation wants to thank everyone who bought tickets or donated to the Food Fest. This event and others are critcal to the fundraising efforts by the committee for the seniors and their very exciting project graduation night. Special thanks to the following students and parents for volunteering their time to this event: John Tidwell, RC Tidwell, Dick Nakagawa
and Sean and Keri Walsh

EAT PASTA! HELP DEBATE!
APRIL 7th: PASTA POMODORO IN NOVATO!
The SV Debate team is raising money to attend the National Championship tournament for which we just qualified. We need to raise significant funds to fly the students and coach across the country and stay and compete for a week in Birmingham, Alabama. Pasta Pomodoro will donate 20% of everyone's bill that night to the debate team (if you bring in the attached flyer). Please print the flyer and make copies for your friends and family in the area.


ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS: The Vincentian Staff needs your help! We are creating the senior baccalaureate video and need photos. We need each senior to submit a baby photo, and a photo of your senior and their friends. All of the photos need to be on a CD and dropped off to the SVHS front office. The due date is FRIDAY , APRIL 3rd.The Vincentian staff will also be sell the video for $25.00. If you would like to order a video please make the check out to SVHS Yearbook and write the name of your senior on the check. Any questions please email Amy Waud-Reiter at reiter3@sbcglobal.net.


The SV PFO 500 Club winners for March are:
$200 Allen Marcucci; $100- Dolores Cuneo and Teresa Martinelli; $50- Mrs. Martha M. Dougherty and Christie Sternberger; $25-Patricia Skinner and Rosie Lombardi. Congratulations to all our winners for March. We still have 5 more months of drawings. Get your tickets at the SV elementary or high school offices. If you have any questions, please email Jeri Tidwell at jjatidwell@yahoo.com or call at 766-8060.

Community Service Coordinator Service Hours Update - MARCH 2009
From the Desk of Ms. Teri Scott
Here are the deadlines for Students' Christian Service Hours:
1. Freshman: 20 Christian Service Hours need to be completed by April 20, 2009.
2. Sophomores: 30 Christian Community Service Hours need to be completed by April 20, 2009.
3. Juniors: 30 Christian Community Service Hours need to be completed by April 20, 2009.
4. SENIORS: ALL 20 CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS SHOULD BE IN TO THE OFFICE OF MS. PERRY.
The remaining hours for the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes are to be turned in by MONDAY APRIL 20, 2009. There are places to drop off the completed forms in Mrs. Rodnick's, Mrs. Fitzgerald's and Ms. Scott's room.

Make sure to look over the guidelines that are clearly stated in the Community Service page connected to the school's web site under the "Students" heading.

Any questions email me: tscott@svhs-pet.org

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SVHS JUNIOR students should come by the Scholarship Office to pick up the application for the
St. Vincent Y.L.I. #108 & Y.M.I. #9
SVHS Tuition Scholarships
(Deadline: 3/31/09)

Partial list of scholarships for SVHS SENIORS
McDowell Drug Task Force Scholarships
(deadline: 3/27/09 to Mrs. Doolittle)
Order Sons of Italy Scholarship (Deadline: 3/31/09)
Waugh School District PTA Scholarship (deadline: 4/7/09)
Petaluma Chapter of Realtors (Deadline: 4/3/09)
Golden Gate Society for Women Engineers Scholarship Program (deadline 4/3/09)
Sonoma County Farm Bureau (Deadline: 4/24/09)
Petaluma Riding & Driving Club Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: 4/21/09)
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
(deadline: 4/23/09 to Mrs. Doolittle)

SENIORS Be sure to review the scholarship update list in the Scholarship Office and on the school website. Many opportunities available with deadlines approaching.

If you would like to contribute to any of our current scholarships or are interested in establishing a new scholarship please contact Joanne Ferris in our Advancement Office
707-763-1032 ext 119 jferris@svhs-pet.org

Parent Service Hours In Your Kitchen!
We are hosting a series of feasibility study interviews on campus in the next four weeks and we'd love to have some refreshments to offer. If you can bake some treats or put together a small fruit plate, your help would be greatly appreciated. Upcoming dates snacks are needed:
April 6, 7, 14, 15. Please contact parent coordinator Riva George at 707-792-2320.


We are looking for donations of bulk snack items for "A Day on the Green"
St. Vincent's 16th Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Rooster Run Golf Course.
Any donation would be greatly appreciated, although individually wrapped items are preferred. Please no perishable items.
Suggested Items Include: Chips, Cookies, Sleeves of Nuts, Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Power Bars, Candy Bars
We are expecting approximately 150 golfers, but will gladly accept donations of any amount.
Snack Donations can be dropped off at either the St. Vincent elementary school or high school. Just look for the box labeled "A Day on the Green" Donations, which will be located in the front office.
- Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, May 6th - If you have any questions, please contact:
Kristi Sessi at 415-492-1207 OR Fern Youngswick at 415-892-3553
Thank you for supporting St. Vincent schools!!

Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming up from June 22-26, held at St. Vincent's High School! We'll kick off registration at a fundraising bake sale the weekend of April 25-26 after all of the masses. Fees are lower the earlier you sign up! If you would like to help bake goodies for the sale, or if you are interested in volunteering during the VBS week (either all week or just a few days), we can use your help! It's a great week of fun and learning about our faith. This year's theme is "SonRock Kids Camp...Where kids build their lives on the rock: Jesus."
Contact Stacy Rawson with questions or to offer to help: stacyrawson@hotmail.com or 769-1146. Come to camp!

$crip Program
The High School Scrip office is open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (closed daily for lunch 1:15 - 2pm)
The Grade School office sells Scrip Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 8:15 - 3:00. (Scrip is not sold at SVES on Wednesday.)
Offices are closed for all school holidays.
IMPORTANT CHANGES
ConocoPhillips Company (Unocal 76) has discontinued their discount Scrip program. Consequently, once our current supply of certificates is sold, Unocal 76 will not be available.
Marriott Hotel has lowered their percentage to 8%.
NEW MERCHANTS
Barnes & Noble $25 9%
Gymboree $25 13%
Hallmark $25 4%
Game Stop $25 3% (HS office only)
Sports Authority $25 8% (HS office only)
William Tell House
Restaurant $25 15% (HS office only)
Thank you for supporting the scrip program

Want to know what's going on at school without badgering your students?
Read the daily announcements that students hear each day!
It's on the website under "News & Events" at Link
(We try to post the announcements online each day by 11 am)

2008 -2009 School Year
Mar. 27 Last day of Econ Week
Mar. 27 McDowell Drug Task Force Scholarship Applications due
Mar. 30 NO SCHOOL - Mr. Marcoux Day - Teacher Service Day -
Mar. 31 - April 3 SVHS Rodney Vondrak Spirit Week
Apr. 3 Petaluma Chapter of Realtors Scholarship applications due 4/3/09
Apr. 3 Talent Show
Apr. 9-17 Easter Break
Apr. 21 1:05 dismissal
Apr. 23 Freshman Registration 3:30-5:00pm
Apr. 24 Freshman Registration 3:30-700pm
Apr. 29 Sophmore to Junior Registration
Apr. 30 Sophmore to Junior Registration