Last night the girls elementary basketball team played a great championship game against an older, more experienced team. We lost the game, but the girls never gave up, and everyone of them hustled the entire game. They represented the real spirit of St. Vincent's School in the sportsmanship they displayed. The spectators in the stands could tell they were having a good time in spite of the score of the game, we certainly enjoyed the game. Thanks, girls.

Remember our annual auction scheduled for February 18. Tickets for the car raffle are only $100, and they are selling fast. We limited the raffle to only 500 tickets, so be sure to get your ticket before they are gone. You can purchase your ticket at either school office or the church office.

Reminders for the week:

Thanks to all of you who have responded to our Summer Program Survey. If you have not, please take time to log in to ParentsWeb and take the survey. Your opinion matters.

By now you should have received your invitation to the annual auction. If you have not, please contact the school office for a reservation card. If you have received your invitation, please fill it out and either mail it or bring it by the school office. We need to formalize our catering requirements for the event.

We also sent out re-enrollment packets for all students. Be sure to look over the information in the packets, especially the dates for receiving discounts this year.

Our annual Talent Show takes place next Thursday night at 6:30 pm in the gym.

Next Friday is Spirit Day. Students may wear Spirit Shirts and jeans.

St. Vincent's hosts our annual Regional Chess Tournament next Saturday in the gym.

Be sure to check ParentsWeb for the latest calendar updates. Click on the calendar tab for the most current calendar. We also post most calendar entries to our website at www.svsbedford.net . You will find information about upcoming events at school and maps to events which are off-campus.

Our chess club continues to win trophies in the tournaments they enter. The club entered 4 teams in the Lake Country Christian School tournament. All 4 teams won trophies with the K-3 team taking first place. The other teams all won third place trophies. Tyler Lane won a first place individual trophy in the K-3 section. None of this happens without the dedication of volunteers, especially our chess club sponsor, Maureen Cushing. St. Vincent's will be hosting a tournament on February 4, so we can expect to hear a lot more good news from the chess club.

Remember our annual auction scheduled for February 18. Tickets for the car raffle are only $100, and they are selling fast. We limited the raffle to only 500 tickets, so be sure to get your ticket before they are gone. You can purchase your ticket at either school office or the church office.

Reminders for the week:

By now you should have received your invitation to the annual auction. If you have not, please contact the school office for a reservation card. If you have received your invitation, please fill it out and either mail it or bring it by the school office. We need to formalize our catering requirements for the event.

We also sent out re-enrollment packets for all students. Be sure to look over the information in the packets, especially the dates for receiving discounts this year.

Monday is Dining for Dollars at On The Border in Bedford. Come have some great food and support SVS at the same time.

Friday is Western Day. Our program gets underway in the gym at 2:15 pm. Western Day is always a hoot, and we have some special events planned for our program this year.

Be sure to check ParentsWeb for the latest calendar updates. Click on the calendar tab for the most current calendar. We also post most calendar entries to our website at www.svsbedford.net . You will find information about upcoming events at school and maps to events which are off-campus.

Do you realize what great coaches we have at St. Vincent's? Well, parents from other schools have noticed. They have commented on how well-coached our teams are. Not only do our teams win games, but they also exhibit great sportsmanship and respect for the other teams. This behavior and attitude are learned from their coaches who, by the way, also exhibit the same behavior during games. I am proud of how our teams represent the school, but you, the parents also deserve recognition. I have heard comments from parents at other schools about how friendly we are, and how welcome we make other teams feel when they play at our school. Our school community is the best!

Remember our annual auction scheduled for February 18. Tickets for the car raffle are only $100, and they are selling fast. We limited the raffle to only 500 tickets, so be sure to get your ticket before they are gone. You can purchase your ticket at either school office or the church office.

Reminders for the week:

No school on Monday as we observe Martin Luther King Day.

Middle School Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 18 after chapel.

Friday is a School Eucharist and dress uniforms are required. Everyone is invited to join us!

Be sure to check ParentsWeb for the latest calendar updates. Click on the calendar tab for the most current calendar. We also post most calendar entries to our website at www.svsbedford.net . You will find information about upcoming events at school and maps to events which are off-campus.

01/06/2012

The most interesting days in the life of a school are the first day of the school year and any time we come back from a long break. I am fascinated by how quickly the students get back into the school routine. The reports I am hearing from the teachers indicate that the students settled in and got busy after our long Christmas Break. A lot of credit goes to students, but also to the teachers who were prepared for the new semester. During my time in the business world, I always felt like I needed to be retrained after a long break.

By now I hope you have seen information about our annual auction scheduled for February 18. This auction is shaping up to be one of our best, and the car raffle makes it even more exciting! Tickets for the car raffle are only $100, and they are selling fast. We limited the raffle to only 500 tickets, so be sure to get your ticket before they are gone. You can purchase your ticket at either school office or the church office.

Reminders for the week:

Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 10.

Be sure to check ParentsWeb for the latest calendar updates. Click on the calendar tab for the most current calendar. We also post most calendar entries to our website at www.svsbedford.net . You will find information about upcoming events at school and maps to events which are off-campus.

The first week of school went by fairly smooth. The students went right to work and have settled back into a normal school routine. I always find it interesting to observe the children taking on new responsibilities. The fourth graders have safety patrol duties and the fifth graders are chapel helpers and also take care of the flag each day. The new middle school students find themselves taking part in the chapel services. There is always some initial awkwardness as they learn these new roles. The fun part for me is watching them take on their new roles and become seasoned veterans in just a few short weeks. Giving the kids the opportunities to grow and take on new responsibilities is an important part of the life of St. Vincent's School.

A few reminders for this week:

If your child has not yet turned in the Code of Conduct sheet with all the signatures, they need to take care of that by next Wednesday. Also, take time to review the Parent and Student handbook found on our website.

The north door to the lower school remains locked until 3:30 pm. Please use only the south door and check in with Mrs. Johnson before entering the halls prior to 3:30 pm.

Next Thursday is the Band Parent Meeting in the Parish Hall at 6 pm. We will also have class meetings for Pre-School through 5^th grade beginning at 6:30 pm.

Next Friday is Spirit Day. Students may wear Spirit Shirts and jeans.