St. Viator Parish School

On Wednesday, May 15th, eighth graders had their Baccalaureate Mass today. During this Mass, we celebrated our graduates’ connection to St. Viator Parish School with the traditional ribbon ceremony. Our students read aloud to share what ribbons mean to us.

"We've made it! We are graduating soon! Ribbons stream downward and we look at them proudly as a badge won after eight years of hard work. They are a recognition from our school, from our principals, our teachers, our pastor, priests, and brothers that today is our day to be honored. Ribbons are a sign and symbol of celebration! Let us celebrate these ribbons as ties of blue and gold that bind us to St. Viator Parish School, to each other, and to Jesus."

Each member of the St. Viator Parish School Class of 2024 receives this ribbon, which will bind them to the history of this school forever.

We thank staff member Mrs. Janet Santos for making the 8th grade ribbons for the Class of 2024. We thank our students and our families for joining us in the Baccalaureate Mass today, and we thank Father Rinn for presiding in our school's last Mass of the year.

The 4th Graders had a wonderful field trip to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. We hiked the Discovery Trail, and learned about various plants and animals. We learned about the different types of rocks and rock formations. We learned about the Native Americans that lived in Red Rock long ago. We were fascinated to learn about how the Native Americans used all of their natural resources. Our guides were so knowledgable that we gained a wealth of information. We were even able to see a seasonal waterfall! After our hike, we enjoyed a picnic at Willow Springs. It sure was an educational and fun day!!!! ~Mrs. Forsythe

The 5th grade students got a taste of what the colonists felt with “no taxation without representation!” Last week the Queen (Dr. Kiss helped out in a very convincing role:) taxed their A.R. Points!! The 5th grade protested of course which resulted in an escalation of said taxes! Their final recourse was to stage a “St. Viator Tea Party” in the queen’s office!! Tea bags everywhere!!:)

It was successful! The taxes were repealed!!:) ~Mrs. Dorough

The Kindergarten, First and Second grade students celebrated a successful year of their Superkids reading program by dressing up as their favorite character.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM!

SVS Flag Football team will play on Monday, May 20, 2024 at St. Francis de Sales field at 3:45 PM, vs SFDS in the Bronze Division game.

SFDS Address: 1111 Michael Way, Las Vegas, NV 89108

Yearbooks will be distributed by Monday, May 20th. 8th Graders should have received their yearbook on Friday, May 17th. If you did not order a yearbook and would still like one, they will be sold on a first come-first serve basis on Tuesday, May 21st for $70. Parents will need to come to the office to purchase one. *limited copies available

Your child's medication(s) from the nurse's office will need to be picked up before the end of the school year. Those students with emergency medications such as EPIPENS, asthma supplies, or other medications may choose to wait until the last day of school to pick them up. All unclaimed medications will be disposed of after Thursday, May 23, 2024. Please contact Mrs. Palacio with any questions: 702-732-4477 x134 or apalacio@stviator.org

As we wind down the school year, all fees should have been paid including Scrip and Tuition. The final tuition payment was due on April 15th.

Reports cards/diplomas, certificates or any transcript request will be held until your account is paid in full.

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Alex at ralex@stviator.org.

The last day to order scrip for the summer is May 22nd for delivery on May 24th. During the summer, you are encouraged to use the reloadable or downloadable features available for scrip purchases. Scrip will resume August 12th. Orders need to be in by Wednesday at 10am. Thank you!

Registration Ends July 19th, no registrations after that date

Cost: $75 per child

Vacation Bible School runs Monday-Friday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and includes crafts, snacks, games and stories. All activities will take place in the Parish Center. Drop off starts at 9:20 am and all children must be picked up by 12:35 pm.

Click the link below to download the registration form. Forms are also available in the school office.

Do you have any school approved uniforms that no longer fit and are taking up precious closet/drawer space? While you are dropping off your child(ren) you can also drop off your gently used school approved uniforms at the school office. Thank you!

Dr. Kiss and Mr. Mertzman are involved in all discussions about classroom placement with teachers. We anticipate using the following info to determine student placement: class dynamic, student academic and behavioral need, student/teacher compatibility, student/student compatibility, groupings for pull-out intervention, Micah presence.

Parents please know that teachers do not split classes, this is an administrative decision and that there is not a way to request a certain class or teacher for the next year. Please email Dr. Kiss and Mr. Mertzman with any questions or concerns.

We have noticed students being dropped off and left unattended prior to 7:35. If students arrive to school before 7:30am, students need to utilize Morning Care. Any student found outside unattended will be checked into Morning Care and charged accordingly.

Parents and students we need your cooperation as we remind families to walk safely as they exit the school. There is to be no running down the sidewalk or along the dirt. Parents please make your children walk with you and do not let them run. Our goal is to keep all of our students safe!

The Staff Parking Lot off Eastern Ave is assigned for staff parking, assigned foundation parking, handicapped parking, and school visitor parking only!! This lot is not for student drop off and/or pick up. Parents and Visitors are STILL parking in Foundation Spots. We have resorted to placing cones in those spots to keep these spaces reserved for the intended families. The Foundation spaces are purchased annually and no one else is able to park in these spaces for any reason. This includes: dropping off a student, dropping off a lunch, picking up a sick student from the office, or any other reason.

The Staff Parking Lot off Eastern Ave is assigned for staff parking, assigned foundation parking, handicapped parking, and school visitor parking only!! This lot is not for student drop off and/or pick up. Please do not use this lot because it is closer, or that you do not want to use the loop, or that you do not want to use the church lot. We have had numerous traffic jams due to people using this lot when they should not be. We are also receiving complaints from those individuals who are authorized to use those spots as well as delivery drivers who are authorized to use the loading zone.

Monday: May 20, 2024

• 3:45 PM Flag Football Team Game at SFDS

Tuesday: May 21, 2024

Wednesday: May 22, 2024

• 8th grade clap-out @ 2:15pm . 8th graders will walk out of campus for the last time with their parents and their family, winding through the school with the school cheering them on. 8th grade parents should arrive by 2pm, and do not tell your student, its a surprise (cheering & signs & balloons are welcome)!

Thursday: May 23, 2024

• Minimum Day
• 10:00 AM 8th Grade Graduation Brunch in Parish Center
• 1:00 PM 8th Grade Graduation in Church

Friday: May 24, 2024

• Minimum Day
• 9:00 AM Pre-K Graduation at St. Viator Church
• 11:00 AM Kindergarten Graduation at St, Viator Church

The most significant criteria to qualify for the Viator Parish rate is regular attendance at Sunday Mass using your envelopes.

In order to qualify for the Viator rate you MUST:

1. Attend a minimum of 26 masses (Saturday or Sunday)
2. Use the envelopes sent to you from the church
3. Forgot your envelope? Remember your parish number and use a blank envelope provided at mass.

DO NOT

1. Mail in your envelopes to St. Viator church. These will not be counted.
2. Drop off your envelope in the church on a school mass day.
3. Forgetting the envelope and telling the church or school you went.

Tuition review will happen end of November and you should have 13 or more masses by this time. All rates will be reviewed and possibly adjusted after the assessment. If your rate is adjusted it will be reflected on the December statement. Please DO NOT call or email the school office or church office to ask if changes are being made until after the receipt of your statement.

Remember, parents are a model of faith for their children and when families join us on a regular basis they are showing their children the priority faith and church has in their lives.