St. Viator Parish School

On Monday October 14th, all Archdiocesan Faculty K-12 gathered at Bishop Gorman High School for a day of prayer, Mass, academic conversation, a key note presentation and activities presented by Dr. Christopher Jensen (author of a book entitled: Triage For School, Physician's Guide to Preventing Teacher Burnout). All faculty thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to come together with colleagues. We also had time to honor faculty members celebrating milestones in their years of service to the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. Congratulations to Mrs. Karen Forsythe (15 years).

Congratulations to Mrs. Forsythe and we are grateful for her years of service!

First Grade prayed the Rosary together to honor Mary during October, the month of the Rosary!

On Thursday October 17th, millions of people worldwide participated in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:17 am on 10/17, our PreK-8th grade students practiced earthquake safety. Thank you to all of our students and staff for participating in the Great Shake Out 2024!

Our Healthy Fun Run fundraiser has started!

Our St. Viator School Fun Run is Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Thank you for the pledges/donations we have received so far - $33,705. We hope we can count on your generous support for this important fundraiser. With 100% participation, we will be able to reach our school goal of $60,000.00.

We can do it!!!

Please SHARE your donation page with family and friends so they can help us too!

The suggested participant goal is $250.00 per student. The Prize Program is listed on the main page of the website. WWW.STVIATORFUNRUN.COM

Congrats to our Top Classes so far:

Here's the run schedule for 10/22. Parents are free to come out and cheer on classes!

7:50am - 8:35am: 7A, 7B, 8A & 8B

8:35am -9:20am: KA, KB, 1A &1B

9:20am -10:00am: 3A, 3B, 4A & 4B

10:05am -10:50am: 2A & 2B

10:50am -11:35am: 5A, 5B, 6A & 6B

11:35am -12:20pm: PreK

Dear Parents,

As you know, during this school year we are preparing for our school’s accreditation and beginning the Self Study process. This protocol is meant to meet the needs of our accrediting body, the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA), while helping to assess the quality of our programs. The accreditation process focuses upon assessing student success in meeting Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs), Archdiocesan curriculum standards, and all governing authority expectations.

These concepts include the following:

To what extent is mission and Catholic identity infused into the total school program?

o To what extent are students mastering the essential academic content standards?

o To what extent is there evidence of adequate ongoing academic growth for all students?

o To what extent does the school support high achievement for all its students?

o To what extent is assessment data being collected, disaggregated and analyzed?

o To what extent are student learning decisions being made based on the analysis of the assessment data?

o To what extent are procedures and policies in effect to ensure the school’s operational vitality?

As we begin this process, we will ask for your input by completing the survey (linked below) as well as through focus group meetings designed to share your insights. Your participation is vital in helping us to analyze the school, its programs and impact on student learning. We look forward to the accreditation process and working with each of you as we strive to improve student learning.

Please complete this survey by Sunday, November 3rd. We realize this WCEA survey is rather lengthy and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. We are most grateful for your time and assisting us in this process and look forward to sharing these results with you.

As a special “thank you” the students of those families who have completed the survey will enjoy a special treat!

MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY:

WE NEED YOUR HELP! FOOD COLLECTION AT CARNIVAL ENTRANCE!

We recommend bringing in Non-Perishable meals such as cereals, ramen noodles, boxed dinners, snack cakes, granola bars, and pasta.

(ALL DONATIONS TO PROJECT 150)

We are excited to announce plans for a school uniform sale this winter! To make this event a success, we kindly ask for your support in donating gently used, school-approved uniforms.

Donations can be dropped off at the school office before, during, or after school hours.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. We look forward to a successful uniform sale!

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 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.

Reminder: Students should wear their Campus Ministry Shirts on Campus Ministry Days

8th Grade - October 22 at 1:30pm

6th Grade - November 5 at 1:30pm

7th Grade - November 12 at 1:30pm

8th Grade - November 19 at 1:30pm

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)

Monday: October 21, 2024

• Prayer & Flag by 7A

Tuesday: October 22, 2024

• Fun Run Day
• 1:30 PM 8th Grade Campus Ministry (Wear Campus Ministry Shirt)

Wednesday: October 23, 2024

• 8:15 AM Mass K-8 (dress uniform)

Thursday: October 24, 2024

• Noon Dismissal (Hot Lunch will still be provided)
• 5 PM - 9 PM Halloween Carnival

Friday: October 25, 2024

• No School
• Nevada Day