We are excited to share highlights from our recent educational adventure to Northern California and Northern Nevada! This incredible experience offered our students a rich blend of historical learning, cultural exploration, hands-on activities, and faith-filled moments that brought their classroom studies to life.

Trip highlights included:

San Francisco, CA

• A ferry ride and tour of the historic Alcatraz Island

• Exploring the vibrant streets of Chinatown, family style dinner, and a visit to the fortune cookie factory

• A classic cable car ride

• Celebrating Mass and having recess with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at St. Paul’s School.

• Visits to the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Pier 39

• Interactive exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences and a Planetarium show

• Attending a San Francisco Giants game

California Gold Country

• Panning for gold and Indian bead making as part of our exploration of Gold Rush history

• White water rafting on the South Fork of the American River, led by trained guides

Carson City, NV

• A guided tour of the Governor’s Mansion, including lunch in the Nevada Room

• Visits to the Nevada State Capitol, Legislative Building, and Supreme Court

• A visit to the Nevada State Museum, featuring the Carson City Mint and Nevada Mines Exhibit

• A special visit with the Nevada Minority Floor Leader, a proud Viator alumnus and father of our own Harrison Hafen

Virginia City, NV

• A tour of the historic Fourth Ward School

• A scenic ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad

• A visit to St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, a treasured site of Nevada’s Catholic heritage

This journey created unforgettable memories and deepened our students’ understanding of history, science, and their Catholic faith. We are so grateful for the opportunity to offer experiences like this that go far beyond the classroom. Our thanks to Mrs. Reyburn for leading our students in a Campus Ministry activity. Our heartfelt thanks for all of our parent and staff chaperones! Thank you for your continued support of our mission and programs.

Hello Sole Mates!

A heartfelt thanks to those who attended our first “Sole Mates” walking group. There is still time to join our walk. We meet at 7:10 AM every Thursday morning at the east gate. A parent volunteer will be present to let your student in and I will be waiting at the playground for our walk. The intention behind this time is to allow your student to take away whatever they need from the activity. They can walk in silence, chat with their peers, say a prayer, or set an intention for the day. Parents are welcome as well!

See you soon.

Gratefully,

Monica Diaz

St. Viator School Counselor

Calling All Volunteers!

We need your help to make Field Day 2025 a memorable event! We're looking for 30-40 volunteers to join us on Friday, May 2nd, from 7:30 AM to 11:45 AM.

We’d love to have parents who are CMG trained come out and lend a hand with the day’s fun activities.

Sign-Up to Volunteer Link

Can you help with water-filled balloons?
We’re aiming for 400-500 water balloons (about the size of a softball) for the event. If you’re able, please consider filling a few dozen and dropping them off to help us reach our goal!

Drop-off details:

• Thursday, May 1st after school or Friday, May 2nd before school

• Please bring your water-filled balloons to the SVS gym in ice chests or coolers. Be sure to label your ice chests or coolers with your name so we can return it to you.

Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help make Field Day a fantastic experience for everyone! Thank you!

Please join us in supporting CF Mom Jeanne Santamaria, St. Viator parent mother of these three beautiful boys. Walk with us to support Jeanne on Saturday, April 26th.

Registration: Saturday, April 26th at 8:00am

Walk: 9:00am walk

Cornerstone Park

1600 Wigwam Pkwy

Henderson, NV 89074

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m walking to help change that reality.

CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.

Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.

Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?

Mrs. Berg, our Technology teacher, is available to assist parents with navigating school-related technology resources. If you need help with programs like myON, IXL, FACTS, Google Classroom, or other educational apps, Mrs. Berg is here to guide you! She can provide support in understanding these tools and how to use them to support your child’s learning.

If you're interested, please complete the Google Form, and Mrs. Berg will reach out to schedule an in-person meeting to go over the school’s technology resources. Meeting times will be available before and after school, as well as some times during the school day.

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

8B - April 15 at 9:30am (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

• At any time, I am happy to speak on “you cannot judge a book based on its cover.” SVS has heart, has the most caring and dedicated staff (they are old school tough which I treasure but they absolutely LOVE our children), has community, has humble children that are taught to be kind. You really don’t understand the priceless value of this until you leave for a couple years and come back. I’m grateful for this perspective!

• St. Viator welcomes a variety of students with behavioral and learning challenges that may not otherwise be given the opportunity to learn in a Catholic School. They are welcomed and supported in order to not affect the learning of others. The administration at St. Viator has an open door policy and listens to their teachers. They are always willing to hear new ideas.

• Overall, I think our school does a very good job for the children. I understand that you can’t make us all happy but I know they try their best.

As we continue this process, we are hoping to hear from 75% of our families. Please complete the survey (linked below) Your participation is vital in helping us to analyze the school, its programs and impact on student learning.

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!

Click the link https://forms.gle/UP3FxWxVeozrPWgE7

We are currently taking registrations and setting up testing appointments for new students entering PreKindergarten through 8th grade. If your family has a Pre-K or K student that will be new to the school next year, please contact Mrs. Drewes 702-732-4477 or email tdrewes@stviatorschool.org

Current SVS parents if you have friends or family interested in enrolling their children in our school please help us share that now is the time to tour and apply! Parents are our best spokespeople ands we are grateful for your continued support!

February 1 Scholarship Application Window OPENS - 9:00 AM EST

March 15 Have you completed / submitted your application yet?

March 31 Scholarship Application Window CLOSES – 6:00 PM EST

July 31 Scholarship Award Offer Notifications Emailed (TBD – by end of July)

July 31 Scholarship Acceptance / Check-in 1 OPENS - shortly after award notifications are sent

September 15 Scholarship Acceptance / Check-in 1 DEADLINE

https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/

Educational Scholarship applications are now open for Summer 2025 and Fall/Spring 2025-2026 school year! Click the link below to apply! Summer applications will close April 15th, 2025, and Fall/Spring applications will close May 15th, 2025. For questions. Please contact Scholarships@FoldedFlagFoundation.org and call 702-960-7660.

2025-2026 School Year applications from RETURNING families will open on May 1, 2025 and close on May 14,2025. You must complete the 2025- 2026 application when you apply, we will not accept last year’s application. It is important that you review the Instructions for Grant Qualification carefully and follow all directions. Early, late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

We anticipate scholarship awards to be finalized by the end of July 2025.

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

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 occurred in December and you should have attended 13 masses by this time. All rates will be reviewed adjusted after the assessment. If your rate is adjusted it will be reflected on the February statement.

Please be reminded of the following important procedures:

Absences: If your child will be absent from school, per the handbook (pg. 11), parents should notify the school office immediately. This helps us ensure accurate attendance records.

Tardiness: If your child will be late due to an appointment, car issues, etc., please call the school office ahead of time to inform us of the delay.

Early Pickup: If your child needs to be picked up early, it is mandatory that you contact the school office as soon as possible—whether via phone call, email, or a note sent in with your child. Failure to do so can cause classroom disruption and may delay your child’s retrieval.

As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy school environment, we want to remind families of a few important lunch guidelines:

1. No Glass Containers: Please ensure that your child does not bring any glass containers in their lunchbox. Glass can easily fall and shatter, creating a safety hazard in the cafeteria and throughout the school campus. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe.

2. No Sharing of Food: While this policy is outlined in our school handbook and closely monitored by cafeteria staff, we have noticed that, from time to time, students are still sharing or gifting food to classmates. For the health and safety of all students, we kindly ask parents to reinforce this rule at home. Each child should eat only the lunch that has been packed from home or ordered through the school’s lunch program.

Your support in reinforcing these guidelines with your child is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy school environment!

Sunday, April 13, 2025

• Palm Sunday

Monday, April 14, 2025

• Prayer & Flag by 2B
• March Good Samaritans
• One Book, One Archdiocese Book Reveal

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

• 9:30 AM 8B at Project 150 (wear campus ministry shirt, free dress bottom)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

• 8:15 AM Mass Pre-K - 8th (Dress Uniform)

Thursday, April 17, 2025

• Noon Dismissal
• Holy Thursday
• 11 AM Stations of the Cross by NJHS in the gym (parents are welcome)

Friday, April 18, 2025

• No School