St. Viator Parish School

Viator Voice: December 13, 2024

12/9/24 - 12/18/24 Candy Cane Sales to Support National Junior Honor Society

12/15/24 Free Breakfast with Santa Hosted by Knights of Columbus

12/18/24 Christmas Fine Arts Program Hosted by PTO

We are excited to invite you to our Christmas Fine Arts Program, which will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the church and parish center. We are thrilled to bring this tradition back!

This evening will feature performances by our students which will include:

Class Song performed by PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Choir, Cantor, and Handbell performances
The program will conclude with a Live Nativity

After the program, we invite you to visit the parish center, where you can enjoy:

A beautiful artwork display showcasing your children’s creative work
Visit Santa, take a photo, and share a holiday wish
Cookies and refreshments to enjoy

Important Notes:

This program is not mandatory for your child to attend. If your child WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING in the program, please let their teacher know as soon as possible. We need to account for all performers for seating arrangements in the church.
If your child will be participating, they will be seated with their class and teacher, just as they are during school masses. Performers arrive at the church by 5:00 pm. More details to follow.

Dress Code: We kindly ask that your child wear Christmas attire or appropriate church clothing for the event.

Christmas Program Co-Chairs,

Aileen Palacio & Maura Rodriguez

1/29/25 Book Study: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

The Anxious Generation – How The Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Health by Jonathan Haidt

Multi Session Parent Book Study Hosted by:

John Paul Manfredi

St. Viator Alum and Bishop Gorman High School Theology Teacher

Session 1: Pp. 1-95 (parts 1&2 only)

Date: Wednesday, January 29th

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: St. Viator School Cafeteria (Childcare available in the Gym)

Sessions 2 (part 3 of the book) & 3(part 4 of the book) dates are to be determined...

Is your child part of the "Anxious Generation"?

Join us for a three part series of insightful discussions of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, exploring how social media, cultural shifts, and other modern pressures are affecting our kids' mental health and well-being. This is an important opportunity for parents to better understand the challenges their children face and to learn strategies for fostering resilience and emotional growth.

Why Attend?

Parents can learn and engage in adult discussions led by Mr. Manfredi.
Childcare Provided: Enjoy the sessions while your child is safely entertained in the gym.
Affordable: books can be purchased for just $10 each (there are about 30 books left to sell).

Don’t Miss Out!

To order your copy of the book and to rsvp to the book study please email svsschool@stviator.org.

St. Viator Foundation Amazon Wish List

Dear SVS Families,

We need your support to make our upcoming silent auction a success! The Foundation is working hard to create an exciting event, and we invite you to help us build an amazing selection of items for the silent auction.

Please scan the QR code below or click this link https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/254GQ1S9OE67R to view the SVS Foundation's wishlist and see how you can contribute. Your donations will make a big difference and help us enhance our school community.

Thank you for your continued support!

SVS Foundation Team

REMINDER: PARKING LOT DISMISSAL

NO LEFT TURN ON EASTERN:

Under NO circumstance should any car make a left onto Eastern from the school campus. Some of our families are making the decision to turn left 🤨. There is a NO LEFT TURN SIGN! Turning left is dangerous and causes a stoppage of traffic. In addition, please do not make a right onto Eastern and then make a u-turn in the school zone. This is illegal while children are present and school zone sign is lit.

STAFF PARKING LOT:

The staff lot on Eastern Ave is for handicap parking during drop off and pick up only. You may not park in a handicapped space without disabled persons plates or placards issued by a government agency. The visitor parking in the staff parking lot is not for drop-off and/or pick-up.

LOOP PARKING LOT:

The numbered staff parking in the loop is for staff members only. Kids are running unattended through the loop and down the walkway to the church parking lot. Students need to stay with their parents at all times. There are too many cars in the area and children can get hurt. Teachers are busy connecting students to cars and they have voiced concern over the children running unattended. Let's all work together to keep our students and families safe!

CLICK HERE: ST. VIATOR SCHOOL TRAFFIC LOOP MAP

Viator Parish Tuition Rate Reminder

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:

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

DO NOT

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

Tuition review will happen in November and you should have 13 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.

Campus Ministry Dates 2024-2025

Reminder: Students should wear their Campus Ministry Shirts/Free Dress Bottoms on Campus Ministry Days

6th Grade - January 7 at 1:30pm

7th Grade - January 14 at 1:30pm

8th Grade - January 28 at 1:30pm

6th Grade - February 4 (Field Trip to Assisted Living for Valentine’s Day) at 1:00pm

7th Grade - February 11 at 1:30pm

8th Grade - February 25 at 1:30pm

7A - March 11 at 8:30am (Project 150)

7B - March 25 at 8:30am (Project 150)

8A - April 1 at 8:30am (Project 150)

8B - April 8 at 8:30am (Project 150)

NET Retreat - April 29 (6th Grade), April 30 (7th Grade), May 1st (8th Grade)

Please consider becoming a volunteer and helping us with this invaluable experience for your children. CMG trained and fingerprinted adults welcome to sign up here:

Campus Ministry Volunteer Signups

We cannot do it without our volunteers. If you cannot volunteer during this time, consider making a donut donation. I appreciate you so much!

Thank you again for blessing our children with the gift of Campus ministry. I look forward to leading our children this year to help them realize their true potential through our Catholic teachings and traditions.

Jamie Reyburn

jreyburn@stviator.org