Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween from Vincentian Academy !



















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Vincentian News for Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween !
A  big " thank you"  to all the wonderful Vincentian Academy parents and volunteers who helped decorate our Academy and coordinate all of our Halloween festivities! Have a safe and happy Halloween !

All Saints Day Liturgy on Tuesday
We will celebrate All Saints' day with a Liturgy at 1PM on Tuesday, November 1.

Winter Dress Code Starts November 1
November 1 is the start of the winter dress code season.  All students must wear their oxford shirts, and boys must wear the uniform ties.  

Tuesday is Dress Up day for Juniors and Seniors
Juniors and Seniors must dress up on Tuesday, November 1 for Ring Day.  For girls, this means dress pants and appropriate length shirts and/or sweaters.  For boys, this means dress pants, dress shirts (sweaters optional) and ties.


Friday, October 28, 2011

Kara Shannon's Freshman History Presentation - The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Vincentian Students History Presentations Reflect Incredible Talent

Top-Notch Technology Talent Showcased at Vincentian Academy
Vincentian Academy is blessed to have some of the most talented students in the country when it comes to technology and creative skills.  Periodically, we will share with the world what we at Vincentian Academy  see on a daily basis at our world-class school.  Recently, Mr. John  Booher asked his freshman history class to produce a project describing the "7 Wonders of the Ancient World."  Some of the entries were remarkable and we will post them here with our friends and family.

Zack Shaqqo's Freshman History Presentation - The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Vincentian News for Thursday, October 27, 2011

HD Video Comes to Vincentian Academy !
Vincentian Academy is committed to the best in education and technology.  Our students are now shooting and editing HD broadcast quality video.  Our Vincentian crew was at the Lady Royals WPIAL playoff game and captured Rachel McNulty's goal versus ShadySide Academy. Check it out on this website and Facebook !  Look for our HD broadcasts in the future as our Web Club expands and learns the latest in broadcast technology.  

Fall Coffeehouse on Friday
Our annual Fall Coffeehouse is Friday October 28 at 7:30PM in the school cafeteria.  Sign up in Room 06 or with a Student Council member.  Students will be showing off their talents Friday night at VA.

Attention Seniors
Seniors need to order their senior graduation announcements, accessories and cap and gown during all lunch periods on Friday, November 4.  The Jostens rep will be at the Academy. You will need a $50 deposit to order.  If you do not order, you still need to be measured for your cap and gown.

Lady Royals Wrap Up Great Season in WPIAL Quarterfinals

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Vincentian News for Wednesday, October 26, 2011

First Grading Period Final Week Alert
This is the final week of the first grading period.  Students should make sure that all academic obligations are complete, and that fines and fees are payed.  All outstanding detentions need to be served also.

Cheerleading Practice
The Vincentian Academy cheerleaders will have their first practice on Thursday, October 27 at 3PM in the cafeteria.

VPA Meeting Tonight !
The Vincentian Parents Association will meet tonight, Wednesday, October 26, at 7PM in the school library.

Lady Royals Soccer Playoff Game Tonight !
The Lady Royals will play a WPIAL soccer playoff game tonight , Wednesday, October 26, at 8PM at Hampton HS.  Please plan on attending and cheering on the Lady Royals.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Vincentian News for Tuesday, October 25, 2011

It's Halloween Time
All of the students are encouraged to participate in our Halloween extravaganza. There are many ways you can participate for a small fee. All monies collected are donated to an agency that assists  those in need.  We are gearing up for our annual fun on Halloween at our Academy.  For $1 you can come to the afternoon movie, for $2  you can wear a costume, for $5 you can dress down for the day,  and juniors and seniors can leave at noon for a $2 donation.  The VPA will award prizes for the best costumes in each grade.  Fees will be collected in STAT this week.

Cheer on the Lady Royals
Please come to the Lady Royals WPIAL soccer game on Wednesday, October 26  at 8PM at Hampton HS.

Ring Day Stuff
Juniors and seniors must attend Ring Day practice during STAT on Wednesday, October 26.  Mr. Goodin needs the Ring Day forms with the name of the senior who will be congratulating you by the end of first period on Wednesday, October 26. For juniors who do not turn in forms, you will be assigned a senior.

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Congratulations on a great season !

Monday, October 24, 2011

Vincentian News for Monday, October 24, 2011

Lady Royals Score Huge Playoff Triumph !
The Vincentian Academy girls soccer team won their WPIAL playoff game on Saturday vs. Charleroi 3-0.  Katelyn Latuska scored 2 goals.  Meg Sangimino scored a goal off a corner kick from Rachel McNulty. Freshman sensation Brenna Wise had her second straight shutout in goal. The Lady Royals play their next playoff game at Hampton on Wednesday October 26 at 8PM.  Be there !

Fall Fest Announcements
The following deadlines are approaching for Fall Fest:
Auction items are due by October 31st. Please drop off your donations in the school office.
Program ads are due November 7th.
Raffle ticket sales will continue all the way through November 19th.
The dress code is cocktail attire.
We need many baskets for the auction items. Please drop off empty baskets in the school office. All sizes and shapes are needed and greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Dione Stauber at 412-400-8576.  Please thank Dione for all she is doing for us, and the VPA thanks you for your support!

Elementary School Visit Students
Vincentian Academy students who want to visit elementary schools this week need to sign up in Mr. Behun's office.  We will visit St. Teresa on Tuesday at 2:30PM, St. Ursula on Wednesday at 1:30PM, and Holy Sepulcher on Thursday at 9:30AM.  Thank you Mr. Behun and Mrs. McNulty !

Ring Day Practice
All juniors and seniors must attend Ring Day practice this Wednesday, October 26, during STAT. Mr. Goodin needs the Ring Day forms from the juniors with the name of the senior that will be congratulating you as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

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Vincentian News for Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Soccer Playoffs are Coming !
The Vincentian Academy boys soccer team received the #7 seed in the WPIAL playoffs. The boys will open  play on Monday against Riverside at 6PM at Neshannock HS.
The Vincentian Academy girls soccer team received the #5 seed in the WPIAL playoffs.  The girls open post-season play on Saturday against Charleroi at 1PM at Belle Vernon HS.
Good luck to all and let's all get out to the games to support our mighty Royals !

The Lady Royals Roll to Victory Again
The Vincentian Academy girls soccer team beat Keystone Oaks yesterday 6-0. Meg Sangimino had 2 goals. Candy Coppola, Bridget Melvin,  Rachel McNulty and Shannon Masterson also scored.  Freshman Brianna Wise had a shut-out in goal.   Way to go Lady Royals !

Attention Freshman and Sophomores
Freshman and Sophomores must be at St. Vincent Hall tomorrow morning no later than 7:45AM for IOWA testing.  Tomorrow is a school spirit dress-down day.  All students need to bring a bag lunch.

Juniors and Seniors Graduation Alert
Due to a scheduling conflict, there will not be a ring practice on Monday, October 24 during STAT.  The seniors will meet with the Jostens rep during STAT to discuss graduation ordering of accessories, caps and gowns, etc.  All seniors must attend this meeting.

Join the Ski Club
Whether you are an expert skier or snowboarder or just a beginner who wants to take lessons, join the ski club. We need more members this year so that we can go on many trips and make this a memorable winter.  The first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 26th in room 117.  If you can't make it, sign up in room 117 or talk to Mike or Joel Toro.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Vincentian News for Wednesday October 19, 2011

Attention AP Calculus Students
AP Calculus students need to check Edline for Monday, October 17.

Pack a Lunch Friday
Freshman and Sophomores are reminded to pack a lunch this Friday, October 21, 2011.

Juniors and Seniors Ring Day Practice
On Monday October 24 during STAT, there will be a practice session for Ring Day.  All juniors and seniors need to attend.

Open House Volunteers Needed
There is a great CAS service hours opportunity coming up.  We need Open House student volunteers for Sunday, November 6th from 12:45PM to 4PM for tour guides and greeters.  Please consider helping on this important day for our Academy's future.  Sign up in Mr. Behun's office by Friday, October 26.

Cheerleaders Meeting
There will be a meeting for all girls interested in cheerleading tomorrow, Thursday October 20, in the cafeteria at 2:30PM.   The meeting will last 30 minutes.

Vincentian Academy Potential Growth Meeting
There will be a presentation tonight at St. Vincent Hall at 7PM concerning the potential growth of Vincentian Academy.  Parents are invited to attend.


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October 19, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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Mock Baptism

Vincentian News for Tuesday October 18, 2011

CAMPUS MINISTRY CUPCAKES

October is Respect Life Month. Since January 22,1973, over 50,000,000 babies have had their voices silenced through abortion in our nation. To bring attention to this sad reality, Campus Ministry is providing cupcakes to our student body on Thursday, October 20th. The cupcakes are symbols representing the millions of children who never had a first birthday. Free will donations will be accepted. These donations will be given to one of the agencies in our area that services unwed or at risk pregnant women and their babies. We also ask for prayers for all children at risk of being aborted. Thank you from Campus Ministry.

WEDNESDAY LITURGY

We will have Liturgy on Wednesday October 19 at 9AM in the St. Louise Convent chapel.

SOCCER TRIUMPH

The Vincentian Academy girls soccer team produced a dramatic overtime win versus Seton LaSalle on Monday.  Katelyn Latuska scored the game-winning goal.  Congratulations Lady Royals!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Vincentian News for Monday October 17


Friday Lunch Reminder
Only freshmen and sophomores will be in school this Friday and there will be no cafeteria service that day.  Please plan on packing a lunch.

No classes on Friday for Seniors and Juniors
There is no school on October 21 for our seniors and juniors.  Enjoy the long weekend upperclassmen !

Musical Auditions
If you want to audition for the musical, please see Candy Coppola or Alicia Monahan ASAP. Audition practices start today !

Friday, October 14, 2011

Vincentian News October 14

PSAT
Students taking the PSAT on Saturday October 15 need to be at St. Vincent Hall by 7:44 a.m. . Students are permitted to use a four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator.  Students should bring a pencil. The test will start at 8 a.m. .

Next weeks schedules for Monday through Thursday
For the week beginning October 17, we will have regular schedules on Monday and Thursday.  On Tuesday we will have an assembly during STAT.  On Wednesday, we will have liturgy.

Friday's schedule
For Friday October 21, there will be no school for the juniors and seniors.  The freshman and sophomores will be taking their IOWA tests all day.  They will need to bring their own lunches because there will be no cafeteria service on Friday.

Chorus and Orchestra
Students are encouraged to join chorus and orchestra.  Students who are interested need to sign the list in the office as soon as possible.

Cheerleading
Any girls interested in cheerleading are invited to a meeting next Thursday in the cafeteria with the new cheerleading coaches.  If you plan on being a cheerleader, please be at this meeting right after school.

Cross Country Greatness
Congratulations to the Royals cross country teams for their performance at the Greensburg Central Catholic Invitational on Thursday.  The boys team finished tied for first place, but officially finished in second due to a tie-breaker.  The team was led by Alex Archer, who finished first in the race, followed closely behind by Ryan Archer, who finished in second place by one point.  Anthony Smaldino finished 4th for the Royals. Dan Robinson finished 3rd in the JV race.

The girls finished a close race in third place, just 4 points out of second.  The team was led by Erin Serosi's 4th place finish.  Not far behind was Kristyna Finikiotis. Leah Stauber finished 9th in a large field.

Congratulations to the Royals and Lady Royals for fabulous results.


Royal Fall Ball
The Royal Fall Ball is scheduled for November 18. Students should mark their calendars.  More details will be released in the days ahead!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Wednesday October 13 Vincentian News

Good Luck Royals!
The cross country team will be competing at the Catholic Championships at Greensburg Central Catholic today.  The boys soccer team plays at Riverside today.  The girls volleyball team is at Sto-Rox.

The Lady Royals keep rolling!
The Lady Royals soccer team continued their awesome campaign with a 4-0 win over Ellis yesterday.  Katelyn Latuska had three goals and Samantha Mershon had one.  Senior Bridget Melvin had her fourth shut-out in goal.  Your Lady Royals are 10-2-1 and in the hunt for the Conference title.  Go Lady Royals!

Vincentian Boys Soccer Banquet
Please make plans for the Vincentian Academy boys soccer banquet at Treesdale Country Club on Sunday, November 13 at 5:30PM.

Vincentian Academy Growth Meeting
Please plan on attending the Vincentian Academy Growth Meeting at St. Vincent Hall on Wednesday October 19 at 7PM.  We want to hear your opinions.  The potential growth of our Academy is directly tied to the enthusiasm of our parents for any projects.  We are in the listening stages of our potential development plan now.

Looking for News!
If you have any Vincentian Academy news you would like to post on Facebook, Twitter, and our web page, please e-mail the news to john.fedko@vincentianacademy.org.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

New Vincentian Academy Field Rendering


The rendering shown here is just a small sample of the topics we are discussing at our Vincentian Academy Growth Meetings.  Please plan on attending the next meeting on Wednesday October 19 at St. Vincent Hall at 7PM to share your opinions.

Vincentian News - October 12, 2011


Vincentian Academy Growth Plan Meeting
Tonight at St. Vincent Hall on our campus at 7PM we will be discussing the potential growth opportunities at our Academy. You are welcome to attend and share your thoughts and opinions.  We will have another similar meeting next Wednesday October 19 at 7PM at St. Vincent Hall.

Vincentian Academy Girls' Volleyball Senior Night
Tuesday, October 18 will be Senior Recognition night for our girls volleyball team.  The ceremony will start before the 7PM Varsity game.  You are invited to attend and thank Senior Brittany Boben for her tremendous contributions to Vincentian Academy volleyball.

Field Hockey and Soccer on Wednesday
The girls field hockey team plays at Winchester Thurston today.  The girls soccer team hosts Ellis at 3:30 today.  Good luck to the Lady Royals!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Important Vincentian Academy Growth Plan Meeting


You are invited to some important meetings concerning the potential growth of Vincentian Academy.  The meetings will take place at St. Vincent Hall on our campus on Wednesday October 12 and Wednesday October 19 at 7PM.  Please plan on attending and sharing your ideas.

Great Soccer Comeback


Our Vincentian girls soccer team showed great character Monday night in a come-from-behind tie at Bishop Canevin. The Lady Royals were down 3-1, but scored the game-tying goal with 3 minutes left to forge the 4-4 tie.

Tuesday Announcements

Yearbook
If you haven't purchased last years yearbook, there are a few left.  Please see Mr. Farina ASAP for more details.

School Assembly Wednesday
There is a mandatory school Assembly during STAT on Wednesday October 12.

School Pictures
The Yearbook school pictures will be taken on Wednesday October 12.  Everyone should have received their envelopes at the school. There are extras in the office. Please dress appropriately.

Congratulations to Joel Toro
Senior Joel Toro has been selected as a 2011-2012 scholar in the National Hispanic Recognition Program sponsored by the College Board.  Congratulations Joel!

Cross Country Domination
Congratulations to our boys and girls cross country teams for defeating OLSh and Freedom on Monday October 10.  Alex and Ryan Archer tied for first place.  Kristyna Finikiotis led the girls with a second place finish.   Leah Stauber and Matt Montanari ran personal bests.  Great job Vincentian Academy runners!

New Hotline
Vincentian Calendar info can be obtained on our phone hotline at 412-364-1616 - extension 114.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Project

Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Project:

The deadline for student abstracts and registration is one month away. Please start formulating ideas as soon as possible.  Students who are interested should see Mr. Adams. Freshman are especially invited to participate.


Congratulations to Zonia Moore!

Zonia is a semifinalist for the 2012 National Achievement Scholarship program.  The finalists will be announced in January.  Congratulations and good luck Zonia.