St. Viator Parish School
Viator Voice: August 30, 2024
8B LEADS FIRST PRAYER & FLAG
Every other Monday throughout the school year, all students will gather on Monday mornings for Prayer and Flag in the school gymnasium. Classes will take a turn leading our school through Prayer and Flag. This is a school community event and parents are always welcome to join us! Parents will ring the bell through the office at 7:55am (to gain entry to the gym).
On August 26th, the 8B classroom led the first prayer and flag for the new school year. Thank you to 8B for your enthusiastic performance and your detailed presentation! Our next Prayer and Flag will be on Monday, September 9th and will be lead by 8A. Good Samaritans for the month of August will be presented. Please make a calendar note to join us!
LIBRARY UPDATE
As we welcomed 70 new students to our campus this year, we have two classes per grade in grades K-8 with 420 enrolled! Our library was converted into a 3B and we plan to add a portable to our campus in the Fall of 2025. Our students in grades PK-3rd will have library classes in their classroom and Mrs. Wells will offer selections via mobile service. Our students in grades 4-8 will visit the library we have set up on the stage and Mrs. Santos will assist with library check out as well as facilitate junior high study halls.
STALLION NEWS HAPPY LABOR DAY 2024
IF YOU ARE LATE FOR SCHOOL...
School starts promptly at 7:45 am for Gr. 4-8 students and 8:00 am for PK through 3rd grade.
We understand! Traffic happens occasionally... backpacks are left at home...alarms forget to chime.
However, if your child is consistently late or picked up early, they are missing valuable instruction time. Please consult our school website and Parent-Student Handbook concerning attendance policies.
On a Mass day, students who are tardy will need to be walked into the office, drop off backpack, and walked by parents to church. Mass starts at 8:15 AM on Wednesdays.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURE
Parents in grades PK-3 will be permitted onto the campus to pick up their children. Please park in the church lot, the East gate will be open at 2:30 and 2:40pm. All parents need to carry their family placard to show the staff member assigned to the gate. Any family that forgets the placard will need to go to the office for ID verification before gaining access to the campus.
Parents in grades 4-8 will utilize the loop to pick up their child. Please see map and note below that all parents must pull as far forward to the end of the loop as possible with your family placard on the dashboard or visor. A teacher with a walkie-talkie will call for your child to come down to your car location and your child may enter the vehicle.
LOOP AND PARKING LOT REMINDERS
Pull as far forward to the end of the loop when entering or exiting the parking lot. This will help ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent congestion in the area.
In the event that you encounter any issues in the loop or parking lot, we kindly ask that you refrain from approaching one another. Instead, please immediately contact security or administration for assistance.
CLUB UPDATES
Art Club: Young artists work with a variety of mediums through guided projects.
The Art Club is open to students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th, and 5th grades. At this time, the 2nd Grade Van Gogh section is full, but all others have room. To apply for the remaining grades please click here for an Art Club Application Form 2024-2025.
Cantor & Handbell Club: Cantor Club starts this Tuesday, September 3rd. Handbell Choir starts this Wednesday, September 4th. All club members are to meet after school in the music room. Club members are to be picked up by their parent/guardian by 4PM at the church. Students not picked up will be walked over to extended care. Spots are still available for Cantor and Handbell Club.
Chess Club: Chess Club is open to all students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The monthly fee for participation is $75, which includes a chess club shirt, 100 chess club lessons for the 24-25 school year (Monday, Wednesday, Friday from August to May) and registration to 2 tournaments.
Friday morning training sessions are open for our Chess Club members who will be participating in the All Catholic Schools Chess Tournament and Nevada State Tournament. It is essential for participants to attend Friday mornings in chess club to enhance their skills and strategies before the tournaments. Seats are still available in Chess Club for those interested in joining, register before Chess Club fills to capacity.HOT LUNCH UPDATE
MILK ORDER
School Milk Service will begin Tuesday, September 3rd! If you have not placed your order, it's not too late. Use the attached form and return it to the office for milk orders during the 24-25 school year.
MEET & GREET OPPORTUNITY WITH KATIE GRIMES
Please come and welcome home, Las Vegas local, 2-time Olympian, 2024 Paris Silver Medalist, Team USA Star – KATIE GRIMES!
Katie will be appearing for a “Meet & Greet” session on Sept. 21 at SPOILED PAWS in Henderson. SPOILED PAWS is the official dog groomer and sponsor for Katie Grimes and family. Please come and show your support to a proud Nevadan and get a picture and autograph from Katie.
SPOILED PAWS is a St. Viator family owned business, stop by and say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Peredo (parents of Myles, Maximus, and Maddox). During the event, mention that you are part of the St. Viator Family, and receive a 10% discount on any retail purchase.
More details to come!
BASKETBALL OPEN GYM AND TRYOUTS
SAVE THE DATE - PTO MEETING 9/11/24
SVS Parents, Teachers and Staff:
Join us for our first General Parent Teacher Organization meeting of the 2024 - 2025 school year!
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Parish Center
Meet new & returning families, and learn about what is happening in our amazing school!
Students whose parents attend the meeting will have a free dress day on Thursday, September 12th.
PTO NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! SIGN UP BELOW!
Back to School Social: https://forms.gle/BhYpxxRqnfr6rC4s6
Christmas Program: https://forms.gle/cueHTmVjgNhMU2Kn9
Hospitality: https://forms.gle/yGuB6HvPEW6mgoy77
Decorating: https://forms.gle/6NfV4B547ChXUqeM7
Halloween Carnival: https://forms.gle/hbyEBDYBkQdvBDZS6
Winter Festival: https://forms.gle/9ZMUDzYjrNpwPAME9
Santa's Workshop: https://forms.gle/aiaeQ8cHLrGEZi5r6
Teacher Appreciation Week: https://forms.gle/N15hek9FHUCpGTzb7
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: https://forms.gle/Hfjyg52QZUFZzoHc6
JOIN US! PARENTS OF DEVOTION
PTO BACK-TO-SCHOOL BBQ 9/20/24
The St. Viator School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) invites all our current school families for an evening of food, fun, friends and good times!
When: Friday, September 20, 2024
Where: St. Viator School
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per family (cash or check only)
RSVP: Form was sent home with the oldest child in the yellow communication folder. Don't forget to turn in your form.
MOVIE DAY FOR K-8
FUN RUN UPDATE
PTO FUNDRAISER COMING SOON!
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Monday: September 2, 2024
- No School
- Labor Day
Tuesday: September 3, 2024
- September Hot Lunch begins
- October Hot Lunch card goes home today
Wednesday: September 4, 2024
- 8:15 AM Kindergarten-8th Grade School Mass (dress uniform)
Thursday: September 5, 2024
Friday: September 6, 2024
- No School
- Archdiocesan Conference