ANNUAL REPORT School Year

ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 School Year

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School provides

quality spiritual and academic experiences that are rooted in Catholic values.

FAITH

Student faith is nurtured and developed through the practice of service, compassion, love, and

respect. Our teachers inspire them to reflect upon the message of the Gospel at school and in

their daily lives.

 Entire School celebrated weekly liturgies together

 Students discuss and practice a different virtue each month

 Regular classroom visits by Monsignor Mannion and Father Dominic  Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion, Confirmation

 Monthly student-led prayer services for entire school

 Rosary, May Crowning, Bible Ceremony, Blessed Mother Mary’s Birthday, Saints Parade  Feast Day of Saint Francis celebrated with blessing of the animals

 Hosted a Family Advent Night

 Stations of the Cross Path completed which connects to the prayer garden

 Monthly Stewardship collection at all school mass with money going to different charities

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Original Christmas song “Annunciation 2011” copyright 2011 was sung during Christmas program

ACADEMICS

It is our commitment to provide a sound academic program, where students become

effective communicators and self-evaluators. We strongly believe that when we teach

children to have a love of learning it will allow a discovery of the wonders awaiting them.

 Over 50% of graduating 8th graders placed in “honors” or “AP” classes at the high school level  Saint Vincent’s School is one of the top 3 Catholic Schools in the diocese in SAT scores  60 iPads bought for school for teachers to checkout and use in classrooms

 Saint Vincent’s picked as Fox 13 “Cool School of the Week” in January  2nd grade receives grant for a 10 iPads learning center in their classroom  Students go on 33 educational fieldtrips gaining hands-on learning experiences  31 guest speakers came to our classrooms

 Principal Longe selected to be on the board of the National Catholic Education Association Board  Rhea Hristou, 2nd grade teacher, chosen to be the 2nd grade representative for the National Core

Curriculum symposium held in Atlanta

 Hands on Science for our 5th – 7th grade students

 Exploratory Fridays for our middle school students during 2nd quarter where they studied non traditional subjects

 Smart board in service training for our teachers (all classrooms have Smartboards)  7th grade student wins Top Overall Science Award at Diocesan Science Fair

 Top honorees at competitions including, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Science Fair and Knights of Columbus essay contest

 15 Musical performances and assemblies performed by our students  A Literacy Night was held for all students and parents in January  Library continues to grow with more books and accelerated reader tests

SERVICE

We realize the importance of reaching out to serve our community and provide the best

opportunity for our children to develop into active Christians.

 $6600 collected by students for various charities such as Red Cross, Soup Kitchen, Somalia Famine, Road Home, Heifer International and the Carmelite Monastery. Japan Earthquake victims,

Orphanage in Africa, Heifer International, Make-a-Wish Foundation and The Humane Society  Saint Vincent’s adopts three senior/rehabilitation centers, having students interact with seniors,

monthly

 Family Community Day of Service was done by students and their families at the Utah Food Bank  Donated food to the food pantry for Thanksgiving and Christmas

 Band performs at IHC Holiday luncheon

 Students create and paint design on a snowplow blade for Salt Lake County which will be used during snow months

 Students dedicated over 3000 service hours to local non-profits

 Donated blankets,toys, supplies for cats at the Utah Animal Adoption Center

 5th Grade Students play “Are you smarter than a 5th _{grader” competing with seniors at Wellington}

Nursing Home

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Saint Vincent de Paul School provides many extra-curricular activities which help our students

learn and grow as well as build relationships with other students

 68 students participate in Band and Choir Program

 Saint Vincent students participate together on competitive Saint Vincent sports teams  Learn to Golf Program after school in fall and spring

 Girls on the Run “Self Esteem” Program in fall and spring  Ski and Snowboard Program in the winter months

 Theatrical Arts – Missoula Children’s Theatre performed King Arthurs Court  75 Students participate in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade

 Active Student Government

 Bands from other Catholic School perform at Band Festival at St. Vincent’s  Many students participate in afterschool extended day program

 Nano Nagle Summer Camp Program a huge success

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Financial Statement of Activities at 6/30/2012

ACTUAL

2011/12

SCHOOL RECEIPTS:

Tuition & Fees

1,219,960

Hot Lunch Program

2,295

Nano Nagle Income (1/2 profit pd to school)

10,000

Extended Day

83,505

*Fundraisers

149,612

Parish Support

19,630

Contributions (Grants, Donations, General)

55,495

State of Utah/Carson Smith

51,223

Interest Income

2,860

Nano Nagle (Tuition & Fees)

322,038

Nano Nagle (Fundraisers & Donations)

5,614

Total School Receipts

1,922,232

SCHOOL DISBURSEMENTS:

Instructional & Admin (Salaries, Benefits, Supplies, Continuing Education) 1,270,577

Operation & Maintenance

146,549

Student Activities (Fieldtrips, Art, Yearbook etc)

16,817

Extended Day (Salaries, Benefits ,Facility, & Summer Camp)

47,301

Capital Expenditures

98,368

Fundraising Expenses

1,203

Hot Lunch Program

5,429

Nano Nagle Expenses

327,652

Total School Disbursements

1,913,896

Excess School Receipts

8,336

* Fundraisers (Main): Scrip Program $23,667, Auction $106,800, Golf Tournament $5,052

Uniform Coop Profit $5,000

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Capital Expenditures Detail for 2011/2012

AMOUNT

(21) 8 ft. Rectangle Folding Tables

1,763

(6) Bathroom Hand Dryers

2,130

Security System/Cameras - Upgrade

8,646

Pavilion Lighting

3,639

Tuff Shed/Storage

5,063

Stations of the Cross/Prayer Garden (Funded by Parent donation of $24K)

23,550

Choir Robes

1,277

(2) Smartboards

3,366

(3) Visual Presenters for Smartboards

2,468

Portable Smartboard with Stand

3,038

(2) Classroom iPAD Sets

34,740

(2) Brentfort Carts for iPAD Sets

5,200

(2) MacBook Pro Laptops

3,488

Total School

98,368