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St. Viator Parish School
Viator Voice: April 19, 2024
HANDWRITING CONTEST 2024
The Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest sponsors an annual competition to encourage and reward handwriting legibility and celebrate the impact of handwriting on students' literacy development.
Our students are working hard to formulate their letters properly. Manuscript letter formation is an important part of Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade English-Language Arts Program!
Congratulations to St. Viator's School Grade - Level Regional Winners for excellence in Handwriting!
Kindergarten: Hirwa B. & Emrys E-D.
1st Grade: Mikayla L.
2nd Grade: Imogene P.
ST. VIATOR CHESS WINS 1ST PLACE AT SEASCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT
On Saturday, April 13th, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School hosted a scholastic chess tournament for all Catholic schools. St. Viator had 13 participants compete. Maximus N. took 3rd place by tiebreaker from a 5-way tie. St. Viator School won 1st Place as a team! Go Stallions!!!
SVS PTO TALENT SHOW
What a great talent show!!! This show could not have happened without the wonderful performers (parents, teachers, staff and alumni) and the support of PTO, Administration, directed by Mikky Scott, Joaquin Crame and PTO President, Aileen Palacio. Special thanks to ALL who came out to watch and support! We can't wait for next year's talent show!
SVS HEALTHY KIDS FUN RUN UPDATE
What an awesome Fun Run Day we had at St. Viator School! The students, teachers and families had a blast! There's still time to make a donation. The Fun Run Fundraiser ends on Friday, April 26. We have raised over $55k in donations so far! Congratulations to everyone!!
as of 4/19/24 at 6:45 PM
TOP CLASSES:
- 3-Liguori - $9,844
- 1-Manfredi - $5,363
- 4-Forsythe - $4,308
- PK-Crame - $4,165
- 1-Thayer - $3,660
- K-Jones - $3,307
- K-Cirone - $3,230
- 6-Litt - $3,195
- 5-Mazzara - $3,044
- 2-Vena - $2,824
TOP STUDENTS:
- Zenia C. (1-Manfredi) - $2,100
- Clara D. (3-Liguori) - $2,048
- Giada C. (3-Liguori) - $1,230
- Isabelle C. (5-Mazzara) - $1,130
- Joey R. (PK-Crame) - $960
- Thiago M. (4-Forsythe) - $755
- Jamilette V. (1-Thayer) - $700
- Declan B. (8-Garner) - $675
- Jorge B. (K-Jones) - $632
- Henry M. (1-Manfredi) - $625
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE AT THE ST. VIATOR SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!
Our school shopped at the book fair last week spending a total of $8,210.37! Our school keeps 50% of these profits! Our teachers will collectively spend $4,105.19 on materials for their classroom libraries, classroom supplies, and wish list items! Thank you for supporting our literacy efforts at St. Viator! We hope you enjoy your new reading materials!
3RD GRADE FIELD TRIP TO HOOVER DAM
The third grade field trip to Hoover Dam was a terrific experience! The students toured the power plant, walked through the original construction tunnels, and visited the viewing platform overlooking a 30 foot diameter pipe that rushes water to Nevada, Arizona, and California. Also, they viewed the Colorado River and stood on the spot where Nevada and Arizona meet. Finally, they enjoyed their lunch at Hemenway Park in Boulder City which had spectacular views of Lake Mead!
ARCHDIOCESAN GEOGRAPHY BEE 2024
Students from all Catholic Schools met for the annual Geography Bee at St. Viator Parish Center on Thursday, April 19th. All students of the students across the Archdiocese are to be commended for their incredible commitment to practicing and competing!
SVS Participants
Grade 6: Jake C.
Alternate: Jakob L.
Grade 7: Justine V.
Alternate: Pauline R.
Grade 8: Allan G.
Alternate: Corbin F.
RESULTS
Congratulations to Our St. Viator Team for placing 1st!
and
Congratulations to Allan G. for placing 3rd in the individual competition!
LAST PTO MEETING FOR THE YEAR! JOIN US!
CHEER CLINIC AND TRYOUT INFORMATION FOR 2024-2025
WELCOME KYLE FLANAGAN & JEFF BERG
Our school has utilized the EANS II Grant to provide additional support staff for our students. We welcome two new staffers to St. Viator! Jeff Berg and Kyle Flanagan have joined us as subs, aides working in classrooms and as helpers through our lunch and recess services. We welcome them to our St. Viator team and please wave hello as you see them around our campus.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DRIVE FOR VIMA ORPHANAGE IN GHANA
Please consider donating any of the following items for the kids during the month of April!
SOCCER BALLS
VOLLEYBALLS
JUMPROPES
WIFFLE BALLS
PLASTIC BATS
FRISBEES
KITES
CRAFTS
JACKS
BADMINTON
SIDEWALK CHALK
Donations can be dropped in the classroom or front office.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Silver State Scholarships will be opening for new applicants for only two days from
5/15-17/24 for the 2024/25 school year. Please visit their website for details on how to
apply. https://silverstatescholarships.org
School Choice Scholarships are all income based. Visit the Nevada Dept. of Education
website for full details on the program and a complete list of Scholarship Granting
Organizations. https://doe.nv.gov/private-schools/nevada-choice-scholarship-program/
https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4CSVP
AAA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Current families only, NOT accepting new families for 2024-2025
https://www.aaascholarships.org/parents/nevada/
AMERICA'S SCHOLARSHIP KONNECTION
Applications will reopen starting July 15, 2024
SILVERSTATE SCHOLARSHIPS
https://silverstatescholarships.org/
EDUCATION FUND OF NORTHERN NEVADA
The following application is for returning students entering into or continuing High School education only. For more information please contact us via email at EFNNINFO@gmail.com
http://www.efnn.org/nevadachoice/index.html
INJURED POLICE OFFICER'S FUND
https://ipof.vegas/ipof-scholarship/
Application is open to all and available at the end of April 2024. Do not print your prior application. Do not email or contact before May 1st.
Email: INFO@IPOF.VEGAS
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. ALEX AT 702-732-4477 OR RALEX@STVIATOR.ORG
RE-REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT SVS FAMILIES HAS ENDED
2024-2025 CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS
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.
SCRIP BUYOUT REMINDER
As we wind down the school year, all fees should have been paid including Scrip or the Scrip Buyout. The final tuition payment was due on April 15th. Registrations are now open to the public. Please be sure you have reregistered your child(ren). If you have any questions, please contact Renee Alex at ralex@stviator.org.
MORNING DROP-OFF REMINDER
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.
NO RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE WALK
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!
STAFF PARKING LOT CONCERNS
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.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Monday: April 22, 2024
- 6th Grade Pali Science Camp
Tuesday: April 23, 2024
Wednesday: April 24, 2024
- 8:15 AM Liturgy (dress uniform)
Thursday: April 25, 2024
Friday: April 26, 2024
- ALL 6th-8th grade students DO NOT have school. This includes the 6th-8th graders that are not attending science camp and Washington DC.
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 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.