December 4,, 2008
Feast of the Immaculate Conception

8:15 am All School Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Monday, December 8, 2008
Students line up on the plaza with their first period class at 8:00am. Attendance will be taken and then we'll enter the church. Students driving their own cars must go directly to school at the conclusion of Mass. Faculty and staff will walk with students to school.
Bagels & Hot Chocolate for all when we return to school!

Families with 8th graders. Admissions Reminder!!
The admissions season is upon us. If you would like an application for your 8th grader please call Jody Tobin at 763-1032, ext. 113. We can mail it, or your current SVHS student can bring it home!! Parent tours and shadowing are also available. For a parent tour call Jody Tobin and for shadowing call Carrie Griffith at 763-1032, ext. 112.

ACT Placement Test is this Saturday 6, doors open at 8:30am. Application should be on file prior to test date, but you may fill out an application on that date as well. Questions, please feel free to call Jody.

Alphabet Soup (A local Thrift Store in Petaluma that supports our Petaluma Educational Foundation and Boys & Girls Club) is in need of donations! Business is holding up well in these difficult economic times, but donations are down. If you have any items stuck in the back of the closet or in the corner of the garage, please take them down to Mary at Alphabet Soup.
She will be very thankful! The drop-off is in the ally behind the store, located at 213 Western Avenue. Remember, 100% of the proceeds from Alphabet Soup benefits PEF!

Muffins, Makeovers and Holiday Gift Shopping!
December 6, 2008 10am to 12pm, in Tillman Hall at St. Vincent High School
-hosted by the Leadership class- Mothers, daughters, aunts, girlfriends, and grandmothers, come join us for a fun time doing what girls do best! Enjoy a morning of holiday makeovers and hand treatments while sipping warm apple cider and coffee and munching homemade muffins. Avoid the mall and crowds as you shop for your holiday gifts from Mary Kay. You will see perfect gifts for everyone on your list starting at just $10.00! 30% of proceeds are being donated to a community charity. There will be a drawing for a gift and a chance to try all the holiday limited edition fragrances, spa sets, and other specialty items!
We are looking forward to seeing you!
RSVP to Carrie 707-763-1032 x112

Earn your parent hours on your time at home
Here's another of those great opportunities to fulfill your parent service hour obligation on your own time at home. Our librarians have some older classic books (that are duplicates) we'd like to sell. If you can sell them online on our behalf (Ebay or Craig's List?) we'd be grateful. Please contact Tammy Quinn at tquinn@svhs-pet.org or 707-763-1032 ext. 142.


Warm Wishes Assembly & Distribution Day
Join us to experience the true meaning of giving this holiday season. Volunteers are needed this Saturday, December 6th, to stuff 5,000 fanny packs with winter survival gear including gloves, socks, caps, rain ponchos and holiday cards. All 5,000 packs will be distributed to Bay Area homeless shelters (including C.O.T.S.) and to homeless people on the street.
WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2008
WHERE: Unity In Marin Church, 600 Palm Drive, Novato (at Hamilton field)
TIME: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
TO PARTICIPATE: visit the Community Concerns Club website at Link for more details.

Attention all SVHS families!!
In these economic times in which we find ourselves living, St. Vincent de Paul High School understands the financial difficulties you may be experiencing. To respond to our community needs, we will be increasing our scholarship and tuition assistance opportunities for the 2009-2010 school year. We will, therefore, be hosting a Scholarship/Tuition Assistance Workshop for parents in January. The date and time to be announced.

Current Scholarships
The Violet Richardson Award Honoring Young Women Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Novato- Applications currently available to females ages 14-17 who are RESIDENTS OF NOVATO. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. See Mrs. Doolittle or the school library for applications. Deadline 12/1/08 to the address on the application

St. Vincent de Paul High School Agriculture Scholarship a Petaluma Education Foundation Scholarship Open to graduates of St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School who are current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors at SVHS. Priority will be given to families currently working in the field of agriculture, this includes all varieties of farming, vendors producing and selling home farmed products (such as at a farmer's market), and/or 4H members, but all students fitting the additional criteria are encouraged to apply. 3.0 minimum GPA, strong community service record See Mrs. Doolittle or the school library for an application- Deadline: 12/5/08 to Mrs. Doolittle

COLLEGE NIGHT FOR JUNIORS & THEIR PARENTS December 9th 7:00-9:30 P.M. in Tillman Hall
Please plan to attend this very important meeting regarding the College Process. More information will be sent out to you in the mail regarding the schedule for the evening.
Contact Ms. Lee with any questions mlee@svhs-pet.org

Annual Art Show Friday, December 12, 2008 5-7 pm in Tillman Hall

New this year: SURPLUS BOOK SALE
We have a number of "weeded" library books we'd love to go to our families. These could make great Christmas presents. Come to the Art Show, pick up books for pennies and stay for "A Tuna Christmas" production at 7 pm.

Fall Sports Award Dinner to be held this Sunday, December 7, 2008,
please purchase tickets before Sunday, dinner tickets will be available at the door until we run out. Thank you.

$crip Program HOLIDAY HOURS:
The Scrip office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday 11/26 - 11/28.
Monday, Dec. 1 - Wednesday, Dec. 17 the Scrip office will be open weekdays 8am - 4pm.
Thursday Dec. 18 and Friday, Dec. 19 the office will close at 1pm.
The Scrip office will remain closed for Christmas Vacation and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2009 at 8am. Remember Scrip for all your holiday purchases. Thanksgiving weekend ushers in the Christmas shopping season. The volume of our sales greatly increases at this time. To avoid disappointment, please place your large orders at least 5 days in advance.
Now Available For The Holidays:
Barnes & Noble $25 9%
Bath & Body $10 13%
Gymboree $25 13%
Hallmark $25 4% (available after Thanksgiving)
Game Stop $25 3% (HS office only)
Sports Authority $25 8% (HS office only)
We also have an assortment of gift card wrappers available at the HS Scrip office. They are $0.25 each, sold separately, and no Scrip credit is given.

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"
(We try to post the announcements online each day by 11 am)

2008 -2009 School Year
Dec. 4 Holiday Cookie Decorating-Tillman Hall 3:00-5:00
Dec. 6 8th Grade placement test 8:30-11:30am
Dec. 6 Muffins and Makeover Tillman Hall 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Dec. 7 Fall Athletic Awards 6:00 pm
Dec. 8 High School Mass, Holy Day of Obligation roll taken at 8:10am
Dec. 9 College Night for JUNIORS & their parents at SVHS 7-9:30
Dec. 11-14 Drama "A Tuna Christmas"
Dec. 12 Annual Art Show & First Ever Book Sale, Tillman Hall 5-7pm
Dec. 17 Finals periods 1, 3 & 5
Dec. 18 Finals periods 2 & 6
Dec. 19 Finals periods 4 & 7
Dec. 22 - Jan 2 Christmas Vacation
Jan. 5 School Resumes

Congrats to the SV Varsity Football team for winning the North Coast Section last weekend. Now they await a decision from the Powers That Be about whether they will get an invite to the State Championship. This is an amazing accomplishment. Kudos to Coach Galloway, the players, the parents and all the SV fans and supporters who have pulled for the team this season.