October 5, 2017
Join us in Welcoming Our New Principal:
Father Bill Donahue and The Board of Regents of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools are pleased to announce that
Patrick W. Daly has been appointed Principal of St. Vincent de Paul High School.  Full Announcement Here

Mr. Daly joined SVHS this week, meeting with the students for the first time in an assembly on Monday. Wrapping up the presentation, he spoke with the seniors, addressing their role as school leaders and role models. Mr. Daly then invited them into conversation regarding ideas they may have for the school, as SVHS moves forward.
Welcome Our New Athletic Directors:
With great excitement St.Vincent de Paul High School announces the appointment of Stan Switala as Director of Athletics and Robert Steen as Associate Director of Athletics . Full announcement here.
Fantastic Centennial Homecoming Celebration
SVHS extends a giant thank you to all the alumni, parents, families, coaches and the entire Saint Vincent de Paul community for making our 100th Homecoming such a successful day. From the snack shack and BBQ, to the Kona Ice truck and the Mustang Lounge, from the delivery of the golf carts to all the fundraising efforts, SVHS thanks you, our community and our invaluable volunteers.

Congratulations to our football team for giving it their all! Thank you to former homecoming queen and 2013 graduate, Jessica Barron, for another amazing rendition of the National Anthem. We thank the SVHS Jazz Squad and the Cheerleaders for their fantastic performances. A special thank you to the four former homecoming queens, (Teresa Sartori, Class of 1966, Mary (Tobin) Copeland, Class of 1978, Shelley (Wickersham) Lindgren, Class of 1989 and Jessica Barron, Class of 2013, who came back to crown our new king, Gabe Miguel and queen, Lauren Vollert. We extend our congratulations to the entire SVHS Homecoming Court for a great week: Sabrina Garrison, Reno Nalducci, Ethan Rapoport, Grace Pedersen, Brian Giron, Lauren Vollert, Hugo Mendoza, Natalie Gabrenya, Gabe Miguel, Rebecca Wolff, Joe Berniklau, Clare Galten, Jacob Dunbar and Neila Gross.

Thank you to all the owners and sponsors, who made the golf cart procession possible for this special 100 Year Homecoming celebration. Golf cart owners include: Ms. Angela DeCarli, The Running Family, Sandy and Roy King, Marie and Doug Johnson, Diane and Scott Tucker, Dale and Steve O'Connor. Golf Cart Sponsors include: Project Graduation 2017-2018, AV8 Supercars (Darrell Anderson), Vista International Insurance Brokers, Petaluma Minuteman Press, AIA Architects (Daniel MacDonald), KP Promotions (Kathy Pickens), Advocare (Tracey and Joe Murphy), Beyond the Glory Sports Bar and Grill, Northern Electric, Inc. (The Chiappari Family, Devin Chiappari, Class of 2009).

JOG-A-THON A SUCCESS: WE RAISED OVER $31,000.00!
SVES and SVHS: Better Together
DID YOU KNOW?
The OnLooker, SVHS Newspaper since 1960 has a new 2017 edition.
We published the first 2017 issue for Homecoming, with a follow-up issue being published next week.
OPEN HOUSE is October 15. Invite your middle school friends and neighbors to join us at Open House or shadow for a day at SVHS.
This Friday, October 6th, 7:15 a.m. Fundraiser Breakfast at SVHS
EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Leadership and Yearbook classes are hosting a fundraiser breakfast, bake sale and $5.00 PJ day to raise money for Carson Pforsich, from Analy High School. Carson is a 17-year-old boy who received a neck injury resulting in paralysis while diving into Bodega Bay. Breakfast is in Tillman Hall. All proceeds will go to his gofundme to help with Carson's medical bills.
THE GYM IS OPEN
for anyone who enjoys basketball:

October 4th-  6:30-7:30
October 9th-  6:30- 7:30
October 12th- 5:00- 6:00
October 16th- 6:30-7:30
October 18th- 6:30-7:30
October 23rd- 6:30-7:30
October 26th- 5:00-6:00
October 30th- 6:30-7:30
November 1st- 5:00-6:00
Save the Date for the CENTENNIAL GALA!
Saturday, April 21st
Petaluma Veteran's Memorial Building
If you would like to help with this event, please contact the Advancement Office
IMPORTANT OCTOBER & NOVEMBER DATES:
For the full School Calendar, Click Here

October
  • Thursday 5— Financial Aid Night, Tillman Hall
  • Wednesday 11—"Testing Day" for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors with dismissal at 11:45. Seniors are off-campus for time to work on applications, local college visits or community service. Faculty Meeting at 12:15pm.
  • Friday 13—End of 1st Quarter, Eucharistic Hour of Adoration at St. Vincent de Paul Church 11:35-1:10
  • Sunday 15—SVHS Open House 1-3pm
  • Monday through Friday, 23-27 —ECON WEEK
  • Wednesday 25—Voice of Democracy Scholarship application due
  • Thursday 26—Surviving your Senior at 7pm Tillman Hall
 
November
  • Thursday & Friday 2,3 —Junior Retreat
  • Friday 10—No School
  • Monday 13—Faculty Meeting, Students leave for the day at 12:30pm
  • Wednesday 15—Violet Richardson Scholarship application due
  • Tuesday 21—Prayer Service at SVHS during tutorial, Liturgy Dress Required.
  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 22, 23, 24 —Thanksgiving Holiday

STUDENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
SENIOR Graduation Fees have been posted to FACTS. This $200 fee covers graduation related expenses such as caps, gowns, diploma, diploma covers, metals, awards, certificates, Baccalaureate Mass and dinner. The due date is 10/2/17.

Senior & Junior Class Retreat Fees will be posted to FACTS soon. More details to follow.

2017-18 Textbooks  invoices will be available soon. 

Please check your online   FACTS  account for details on your student account.    FACTS Support Line: 1-866-441-4637. 

Please contact   Terese Doolittle   in our Student Account's Office at  tdoolittle@svhs-pet.org  or 707-763-1032 ext. 118 with any questions. 
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