We are very excited to welcome two amazing authors to SVdP for this years' Book Fair. Books will be delivered to your oldest child’s homeroom by Friday, October 4th.

Pre-orders will be accepted until Sunday, September 8th, 2024. 

Classes begin at 9:00 AM, but we will provide child care free of charge for those arriving between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Students will be supervised by school staff until classes begin. Drop off before 8:30 AM will be on the Buffalo Speedway side of campus. Students arriving after 8:30 AM should be dropped off in the car line as usual. Help us provide for a safe late start day by letting us know if your children will arrive early. 

If you are planning to arrive before 8:30 AM, sign up HERE.

Mrs. Dorrell

This is Mrs. Dorrell’s 18th year teaching at SVdP and her 26th year of teaching altogether. Mrs. Dorrell's son, Bruce, is a second grader at SVdP. Outside of teaching, Mrs. Dorrell enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending her son’s sporting events, and playing with her dog, Dolly. One of her favorite things about teaching first grade is witnessing the incredible growth in her students. Mrs. Dorrell challenges her students, but also provides many opportunities to have fun! Mrs. Dorrell loves that her students are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. She feels teaching first grade is very rewarding, as she enjoys seeing her students achieve milestones.

Mrs. Nybakken

Mrs. Nybakken has been teaching first grade here at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School for three amazing weeks! She has taught for 21 years spanning all grade levels from PK4-fifth grade. Her "home" for the most part of my teaching career has been in first grade, where she believes a significant change occurs in little minds. The joy and confidence that comes with the learning that takes place at this level is astounding. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son. Mrs. Nybakken and her family enjoy traveling together, talking together, watching movies and television together, but most importantly they enjoy growing together. She enjoys fitness, Pilates, health, and nutrition. Mrs. Nybakken's favorite thing about teaching first grade is the delight of little faces and minds learning to work together and be leaders of themselves. 

Mrs. Bertini



This is Mrs. Bertini’s second year teaching at SVdP. She taught first grade for three years in San Jose, CA at a bilingual English/Vietnamese program, and before that in a dual immersion Spanish/English school in Orange County, CA. Teaching in a Catholic school is her favorite because she loves to share about Jesus Christ. Mrs. Bertini was married this past June and feels that Houston will now be her forever home. Mrs. Bertini graduated with a degree in Musical Theater, and she loves helping with music and choir. She hopes to learn and improve on speaking other languages such as Spanish, Vietnamese, and one day Ukrainian so she can speak with her mom. Mrs. Bertini especially enjoys seeing the growth that happens in first grade. 

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The Beginning of the Year (BOY) MAP Growth testing for grades K-8 will begin next Monday, September 9, 2024. The following beginning of the year tests will be administered:

• Grades K-1: Reading Fluency, Reading & Math

• Grades 2-3: Reading Fluency, Reading, Math & Language Usage

• Grades 4-8: Reading, Math, Language Usage & Science

MAP Growth tests are administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year (in the fall, winter & spring).

Please note the following information regarding MAP/NWEA assessments:

NWEA (North West Evaluation Association) is a not-for-profit organization committed to help schools improve learning for all students. The NWEA assessment is required in all Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston schools.

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is an online assessment that is aligned to national standards and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). These computerized assessments are adaptive and offered in Reading, Language Usage, Mathematics and Science. When taking a MAP assessment, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all of the previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions become easier. In an optimal test, a student answers approximately half the items correctly and half incorrectly. The final score is an estimate of the student’s achievement level. This is the most accurate way to pinpoint a student’s readiness to learn new material and concepts.

The NWEA/MAP assessment provides data for both student growth and achievement. The link below provides further information (A Family Guide to MAP Growth). A Family Guide to MAP Growth

Family reports will be sent home at the conclusion of the BOY assessment window.

Football



09/05 @ 4:30 PM Away Game SVdP vs  First Baptist Location 6711 Long Point Rd.

09/12 @ 5:00 PM Away Game SVdP vs Covenant TBA

09/19 @ 5:00 PM Home Game SVdP vs Rosehill at South Campus 

09/26 Homecoming SVdP vs Kincaid Time TBA 

Volleyball

9/5 4/4:30/5:30/6:30 Gold/C/JV/V 

@ St JPII 1400 Parkway Plaza

9/6-9/6 TBD SVDP Tourney SVDP/Zone

9/10 5:00 PM Gold

St Marys @SVDP

9/11 4:30/5:30 JV/V 

St Anne HOU @SVDP

9/13-9/14 JV/V IWA Tourney

9/16 4:30/5:30/6:30 C/JV/V St Laurence 2630 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Soccer



Sept 17th vs S.J.P.2

Sept 19th vs St. Cecilia

Sept 24th vs St. Laurence

Sept 26th vs St. Anne

Oct 1st vs St. Michaels

Oct 3rd vs S.J.P.2

Oct 8th vs St. Cecilia

Cross Country

Fri, Sep 13

Rice University XC Meet & YAHOO RUN

Sat, Sep 21

Westbury XC Classic MS, Club, Unat 2024

Willow Waterhole Houston, TX

Wed, Sep 25

AOS Dolphin Dash 2024

TC Jester Park Houston, TX

Sat, Oct 5

7th Annual FPR Hay Bale Cross Country Championship

Nottingham Park Houston, TX

SVdP Tigers smashed the Shamrocks 13-0 at last week's game! Let's go defense!

Come support the SVdP Tigers on 9/5 @4:30 vs First Baptist!

We love to showcase our new baby tigers! If you recently had a baby, please let us know! We want to share the good news! Email aberry@svdp-edu.org

Let us know what your tigers are doing outside of school! Send photo and blurb to aberry@svdp-edu.org. We are also looking for alumni to spotlight!

Academic Independence Parent Seminar

Tuesday, September, 10, 2024 

Time: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM

Place: Monsignor Jamail Family Center

In this seminar, parents will learn how to effectively support and hold their children accountable for the valuable skills they've acquired in our boot camps. From organizing weekly tasks and managing their belongings to mastering study techniques, we'll equip you with practical strategies to reinforce these habits at home.

You'll discover ways to help your child stay focused, enhance memory retention, and solidify their learning. By attending, you'll be empowered to foster your child's resilience and independence while building a solid foundation of executive functioning skills that will benefit them for years.

We are looking forward to the 3rd Annual SVdP International Food Fest!

Families interested in hosting should reserve their table now with Mrs. Marroquin dmarroquin@svdp-edu.org!

Please tell your friends and neighbors about our Prospective Family Open Houses!

Love Fun Fest Bingo? Now you can play on Saturday AND Sunday!

The September Be Smart newsletter is now available. This issue includes great information on neuroscience and adolescent brain development which acts as the foundation of our education.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

6802 Buffalo Speedway

Houston, TX 77025

(713) 666-2345

saintvincentschool.org