March 9, 2009 St.Vincent de Paul pray for us

Dear Families of St. Vincent de Paul High School:
From time to time, we ask for your cooperation and partnership regarding school policies. Our cell phone policy is in need of your partnership. We know that cell phones are a fact of life for almost all of our students. They are a valuable tool for families to stay in contact with each other. Cell phones do, however disrupt the learning process in our classrooms when they ring and/or text messages are received. When this occurs, we confiscate the phone for two days for first incident, five for the second.
You can assist us in two ways. If you need to contact your son or daughter, please contact them at break time (10:50-11:00 a.m.) or at lunch (12:40-1:10 p.m.) If it is an emergency, you can always contact the school (763-1032, ext. 110, 112, or 140). You can also assist by discussing this with your sons and daughters. We value, as you do, the opportunity to educate our students. A positive classroom environment, free of cell phone disruption, is a key factor. You may want to also look at the texting logs of your child's cell phone to insure that they are not receiving calls or messages during class time. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a good weekend!
Respectfully,
Robert Blasser
Assistant Principal/Student Life

Attn: Parents of AP Students* (*sophomore, junior, & senior students)
If your student is currently enrolled in an AP course it is time to sign up for the AP test. You should have received your copy of the AP Bulletin for parents and students. This bulletin lists the days and times of all AP tests. The cost for each exam is $86.00 payable to SVHS. Please write the name of the exam(s) on the front of check. Please be sure to mark your calendar with the date and time of each exam for your planning purposes. The DEADLINE to sign up and make payment for
ALL AP TESTS is MARCH 9, 2009. Any questions, call Sandie Blasser at 707-763-1032 x 182 or e-mail sblasser@svhs-pet.org

WINTER SPORTS AWARDS DINNER TICKETS NOW ON SALE

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Mandatory Parent Meeting for Golf Team Tuesday, March 10 6:30 pm in Room 7B Contact Coach Norm Collins

All Sports *Daily Updates*
Please call 763-1032 ext. 202 for daily schedule updates effected by weather. Coaches, please be sure to notify Sue Keller of schedule changes. Students, if announcements are made in the day effecting your sport schedule, please call your parents and update them. You are encouraged to go to the front office between classes and use lobby phone.

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

Thank you to all of the students who completed their SVHS Tuition Scholarship Applications. The Scholarship Office will be working over the next few months to carefully process all of the applications. Scholarship results will be awarded at our Annual Academic and Scholarship Awards Night in late May 2009.

SVHS JUNIOR students should come by the Scholarhsip 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)

Current scholarships for SVHS SENIORS Petaluma Woman's Club Scholarship (females) (deadline: 3/5/09 to Mrs. Doolittle)
Italian Cathloic Federation Scholarship (deadline: 3/15/09)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 Shcolarhsip (deadline: 4/23/09)
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

St. Vincent is rolling out the red carpet for . . .Hooray for Hollywood! The 2nd Annual SVHS Student Fashion ShowTwo Shows on Saturday, March 21, 2009
Parents of Student Models: Please get your reservations in ASAP. Last year, several students quietly said "I wish my parents had been here to see me!" Make their day and see them having the time of their lives with their fellow students.
Time is running out to purchase tickets. Be sure to send in your check and response card before March 12 Checks and response cards may also be dropped off at the front office. Don't miss the opportunity to see all our our student fashionistas in Action! The first model rehearsal will be held next Monday, March 9th in Tillman Hall from 7 - 9 pm. For model info, please call Kathy Eggert at 415-883-3962. For general info, please call Terri Stimple at 707-364-0597. Thank you
MACY's Golden Prize Tickets . . .
Golden prize ticket(s) are available for purchase at the SVHS Front Office. Be sure to indicate which prize you would like to win (New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco).
Become a Sponsor! Sponsor a table for you or your business. Tables of 12 available. Contact: Terri Stimple at (707) 364-0597.
For more information, please contact:
< Terri Stimple terri.francis-stimple@camoves.com (707)364-0597 (Silent Auction, Sponsor info.)
< Lisa Patin lisamp@garlic.com (415) 827-0440 (General info.)
Parent SERVICE HOUR Opportunities Still need to earn your PFO hours? Volunteer at the Fashion Show! Many parents are needed to help at this fun event including at least two more dads to assist in the guy's dressing room. Parents needed for both day and evening performances. To volunteer, please email SVFashionshow@att.net
OZ Photography will generously donate their professional services to shoot individual, buddy and show photos for the event. DVD's will be available for sale and 100% of the proceeds will benefit SVHS students! Thank you Jason Swartz and OZ Photography for this generous donation!
MODEL Rehearsal Schedule:Rehearsals will take place in Tillman Hall from 7pm- 9pm. All models must attend at least 2 of the 3 rehearsals.
• Monday, March 9th
• Thursday, March 12th
• Monday, March 16th
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal - Thursday night, March 19, 2009, 6:30 pm - 9:30pm at the Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato. (No school Friday, March 20th). Please note that denim/jeans are not permitted at the Marin Country Club.
Final Dress Rehearsal & Performances-Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Marin Country Club. Matinee Luncheon & Dinner Performances with break in between. Time TBA. Please note that denim/jeans are not permitted at the Marin Country Club.
< For model information, please contact: Kathy Eggert kathyegg@hotmail.com (415) 883-3962
*All models will earn service hours for their participation.
FINAL WEEK TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS FUN EVENT!Tickets on sale at SV scrip office through Friday March 13th
St. Vincent's High School Class of 2009 Project Graduation Fundraiser
Please support this special event. The entire cost of your ticket returns to St. Vincent's for the Seniors Project Graduation event.

Petaluma Host Lions Club Food Festival Ticket cost: $35.00 each
Come enjoy a fabulous array of food from many local restaurants, markets, caterers, cafes and specialty shops. These merchants graciously donate 100% of their labor and food to this very worth while fundraiser.
Saturday March 14 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Petaluma Vet's Building

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Donations Still Needed St. Patrick's - Grandparents Day Luncheon Raffle Baskets
Thank you! To the generous "Little Leprechaun Families" who have already donated!
We are are creating 2 Raffle Baskets, One for Grandparents and one Student Basket. We are still in need of the following items:
Grandparents Basket:
Gift Certificates to Maguire's Pub or Local Petaluma or Novato Restaurants, Movie Tickets, Chocolate Candy, Irish Tea, Irish Coffee, Irish Napkins, CD's, Decorative plates, DVD movies, etc.
Student Basket:
Movie Tickets, Powells Candy gift cards, I-Tunes gift card, Gas card, Starbucks,
Chocolate Candy, CD's and anything else you think a student would like!
Thank you for your donations! We appreciate your generosity for this Special Event!
Please bring all donations to Carolyn in the front office as soon as possible.
Grandparents Day Luncheon Tuesday, March 17th
Important Reservation Information The reservations for the Grandparents Day Luncheon have been mailed!
Please return your Reservation Card and Payment for the Luncheon Only to : Jody Tobin in the Advancement Office. After the reservations and payment are received, all guests and students will be placed on a confirmed master list. Tickets will not be used for this event.
Photography Order Forms and Payments are to be brought on the day of the Event to the DeCarli Gymnasium and given to Jason with Oz Photography, who will take our Grandparent and Student portraits.
This will be a separate check from the luncheon.
Important! For Handicapped Arrangements or Special Needs Please Call Joanne Ferris by Thursday, March 12 at (707) 763-1032 Ext. 119

$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

PETALUMA 150th ESSAY CONTEST Petaluma Visitors Program
Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to write an essay that shares their vision of what Petaluma could and/or should be in the future. The winning entries will be placed in a time capsule which will be dedicated as part of the opening ceremonies of Butter & Eggs Days on April 4, 2009 at Noon at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum.
ESSAY TOPIC - Your vision of what Petaluma could and/or should be in 2058
Who is eligible to enter - students enrolled in Petaluma area schools, grades K - 12
Maximum essay length K - 6, one page; grades 7 - 8, 500 words; grades 9 - 12, 1000 words
Illustrations are welcome! Paper only, and on only one additional sheet per essay.You must include your name, grade level, email and.or phone number so we can contact you!
Questions? Call 769-0429
Deadline for submissions March 13, 2009, 5 pm
Bring entries to: Petaluma 150th Essay Contest
C/O Petaluma Visitors Program, Historic Depot Building, 210 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

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 www.svhs-pet.org(We try to post the announcements online each day by 11 am)

2008 -2009 School Year
Mar. 9-13 March Madness
Mar. 11 PFO Golf Tournament Meeting 6:45 pm - Kavanaugh Library
Mar. 12 Rotary Club of Petaluma Valley Scholarship Applications due
Mar. 14 2009 Annual Food Festival by Petaluma Host Lions Club
Mar. 17 Early Dismissal 1:05
Mar. 17 Grandparent's Day Luncheon 1:30 pm Tillman Hall
Mar. 18 SRJC Orientation 7:00 p.m. @ SVHS
Mar. 19 Project Grad Meeting 7:00 pm Room 7B
Mar. 19 PFO Meeting Kavanaugh Library
Mar. 20 No School - Teacher in service
Mar. 21 Hurray for Hollywood Fashion Show
Mar. 23-27 Econ Week
Mar. 27 McDowell Drug Task Force Scholarship Applications due
Mar. 30-April 3 SVHS Spirit Week
Apr. 3 Petaluma Chapter of Realtors Scholarship applications due 4/3/09