Admissions Newsletter
HSPT Test Prep Course, Student Spotlights, and Parent Connect Events
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November 23| Thanksgiving Issue |
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Dear Future Bruin Families,
In this week of Thanksgiving, I am grateful to have a career where I can watch young people become the best version of themselves. As William Arthur Ward said, “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. I am thankful for your families and for the wonderful family I have at St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School. Nothing looks the same this year, but the school is filled with exceptional individuals demonstrating enormous grace and character.
Also exciting is our HSPT Test Prep Course, is happening on Saturday, December 12th!
Students will learn a variety of proven strategies for standardized tests and techniques to improve focus and relaxation.
Participants will be introduced to standardized testing during this virtual class and armed with the skills needed to succeed at the HSPT. The details about this online course are outlined below. Registration is NOW OPEN but will close on December 8th at 5:00 pm. Four hours of instruction for only $50.
St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School will be offering the actual HSPT on Saturday, January 9th, 2021. Your check-in time will be assigned in order to follow Covid precautions. A completed application is required to hold a seat at our on-campus exam. Click here to begin the application process.
There will be two Parent Connect events for small groups of Solano County cluster schools. These events provide opportunities to hear directly from SPSV parents from within your own communities. Look for a separate communication about these events, which will happen on December 1st and 3rd. If you would like to attend, please email Admissions@SPSV.org.
We can still arrange for your child to virtually “visit a class,” or we can tour the campus as classes are in session. We have students on-campus for in-person instruction, and their energy brings us great joy. Take advantage of these opportunities..
Please contact us to answer any questions you may have about SPSV.
Sheila Lynch Williams, SV '85
Admissions Director
St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School
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The SPSV admissions season is in full swing, and part of our process is the High School Placement Test or the HSPT.
The HSPT provides normative measures in the following cognitive and basic skills areas: verbal and cognitive skills as well as reading, mathematics, and language. A High School Placement Test (HSPT®) is a requirement for all students applying to 9th and 10th grade.
The HSPT will be offered on Saturday, January 9, 2021. A completed application reserves a spot for the test date.
Why Complete a Prep Course?
For some students, this test may be their first exposure to standardized testing and may cause anxiety. St. Patrick- St. Vincent Catholic High School, offers help with a new online course that will build your student’s confidence and calm their nerves.
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Bruins Go On to Compete at the College Level |
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Last week we had the honor of celebrating three amazing student athletes that all signed to continue to compete at the college level! This on-campus COVID friendly event included immediate family and those students, coaches, faculty and staff that shared their success with great pride!
- Audrey Raflos - Girls Tennis at Dominican University of California
- Kaleena Yra - Softball at Saint Martins University
- Alicia Campbell - Softball at Oregon St. University
Lane Hawkins
Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach
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For over 20 years our Bruin students have generously provided gifts at Christmas to underserved teens and families in Solano County as part of a "Teen Angels" campaign.
This year our Bruins are working with a mixture of different needs in Solano County. The focus will be on low income apartment complexes where families are living below the poverty line, Veterans that are very low income, a shelter for the homeless with their children, and the Solano Trauma Recovery Center who serves victims of trauma and abuse and families below the poverty line and possibly the boys and girls club in Vallejo.
Ways our extended community can help
If you and your family would like to participate, please email Ms. Balingit at m.balingit@spsv.org and request a tag. We have a lot of tags and have successfully fulfilled all requests in past years. Future Bruins can help join us in serving others this holiday season.
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Constitution Essay Contest Winners!
Junior Tyler Carrion entered the Constitutional Literacy Advocates 2020 Constitution Essay Contest as a part of Mr. John Dwyer's U.S. History class. The contest was open to all Solano County schools and tackled the issue of the Electoral College.
Tyler's essay, Defending the Electoral College, was selected as the Grand Prize winner of a $700 mini-grant and his essay will be printed in the Fairfield Daily Reporter but you may read online here. In addition, Gabriel Togonon won the Founder's Choice Award as well.
Tyler and Gabriel join several past winners from SPSV: Harrison Tunggal, Sonali Verma and Maerose Humes. Congratulations Tyler and Gabriel!
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Bruin Student Spotlight Video, Rosie Louissaint!
Dean Vogelpohl brings another SPSV Student Spotlight video with Rosie Louissaint, Class of 2021. Rosie came to SPSV from a public school but quickly got involved with LinkCrew and now serves as the President of the Black Student Union. She is an all-around inspiring Bruin and makes us proud!
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Dia De Los Muertos, All Souls Day!
Mrs. Rodgers Spanish II ACP students created tributes to honor their deceased family members for our Day of the Dead altar or "ofrenda"!
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Affording a Private High School Education
St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School is the most affordable, fully-accredited college preparatory high school in the greater Bay Area. We offer advanced placement academics, competitive athletic programs, visual and performing arts and a robust offering of student life activities, at a cost that remains attainable for most families seeking a private school experience.
The Diocese of Sacramento and St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School provide Tuition Assistance for families who qualify. Tuition Assistance allows the school to assist students who might otherwise be unable to attend. The school makes every effort to work with families so that their students may be able to enjoy our quality Catholic education.
All requested documents and additional information must be submitted by the January 31, 2021 deadline. Please contact Mrs. Branch at k.branch@spsv.org if you have any questions.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT VIDEO: Dayn Godinez, SPSV '13, BA Science, Current PhD Candidate at UC Davis
For 150 years our students have achieved amazing things at school, within our community, and beyond. In this episode Dean Vogelpohl catches up with another young Alumni, Dayn Godinez, SPSV '13, BA Science, Current PhD Candidate at UC Davis Pharmacology & Toxicology Emphasis in Biotechnology. Dayn talks with the Dean about his current research, reflect on the bonds he made with Bruin classmates, and advice for younger Bruins.
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If you made it this far, thank you for carefully reviewing all of this important information for the coming weeks! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! |
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