Dear St. Viator Families,

In April of 2024, our school hosted a drive to collect recess equipment for children in Ghana at the VIMA orphanage. Thankfully, our students and families donated in a BIG, BIG fashion! Above is the video of the children in the VIMA orphanage delighted with all we were able to send to Ghana. We are grateful for Susie and Steve Portz (parents of 4 St. Viator School graduates!) who have been going to their orphanage for the past 6 years. They were kind enough to deliver our toys to the children. When Susie and Steve Portz brought the donations to the children, they wanted to ensure everyone witnessed the joy see in the enclosed video! Thank you so much for assisting with this service learning project and for sharing with our friends at the VIMA orphanage. Want to know more? VIMACHILDRENSHOME.ORG

We need YOUR help! Tiny Saints is holding a special giveaway, and one lucky school will win 1,500 custom Tiny Saints charms featuring our school’s patron saint. That’s nearly $10,000 in value!

We would love for our school to be the winner, but we can’t do it without your votes. Your support could make all the difference in bringing this incredible prize to our school.

To vote, simply click the link below and cast your vote for our school. The more votes we get, the better our chances of winning! Voting ends on February 2, 2025.

School listed as: St. Viator Catholic Community School - Las Vegas NV 89119

For 36 years the St. Viator School Foundation finances capital improvement projects on campus through one fundraiser each year - our Annual Dinner & Auction. Each year, the Foundation also honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the St. Viator Community.

On Saturday February 22, 2025 we proudly welcome our well deserving honorees into our Hall of Fame:

Mikky & Bobby Scott

and

The Celeste Family

Carolyn & Dan

Tina & Anthony

Kerby & Nicholas

Vincent

For sponsorship and donation information please contact Pat Ellis at 702-499-4999.

Thank you for your generosity and continued support.

Rooms are ready to book under the St. Viator group rate. Call reservations at 1-866-791-7626 to book with the special St. Viator group rate or click the link below to book online.

South Point Hotel rate goes until January 30th, so book now!

Seeking PTO Board nominations for 2025-2026!

If you are interested or know someone who would be a great fit, fill out the nomination form linked. Your involvement makes a difference.

https://forms.gle/LrEWZnwNtriTSYxU6

Due to the 24-25 school enrollment increase the personnel size of the school has grown to approximately 50 employees (faculty and staff). The following personnel was needed for the 24-25 school year:

• 3B grade teacher
• 4B grade teacher
• Librarian (to serve grades 4-8)
• Classroom Aides (3B and 4B)
• Learning Support (1 additional person hired)

The EANS Grant is expiring in May 2005. In preparation, the school budget absorbed the following positions as we started this 24-25 school year:

• Technology Teacher Full Time (previously funded through EANS grant)
• Kindergarten Teacher Full Time (previously funded through EANS grant)
• School Counselor Full Time (previously funded through EANS grant)
• Instructional Strategist/ Student Support Services (hired current Instructional Strategist Full Time- previously funded through EANS grant)
• Classroom Aides in 1st and 4th grade

However, the school has continued to utilize the EANS grant through this 24-25 school year. The EANS grant is still supporting the following positions:

• Teacher Aides (8 positions, K-5)
• Learning Support (3 positions, serving PreK-8)
• Micah Specialty Aides (7 positions, serving Micah Students)
• Homework Help (2 positions, serving Jr. High)

**In an effort to absorb these positions, school tuition will need to increase for next year. The Administration is meeting with the Pastor, Parish Council, Advisory Council and Parish Finance Council to collaborate and assist in this process.**

** It is important to note that the Micah 6:8 Program is funded through private donations and any raise to the school's tuition will not occur to support the Micah 6:8 Program.

Current Enrollment: 419. Tours for the 2025-2026 school year are underway. We anticipate having openings in grades PK, K, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Re-registration and a 2025-2026 Tuition Schedule & All Fees will be announced early February 2025.

Beginning this year the school will re-enroll all families for the 2025-2026 school year. Families will be invoiced in FACT’s in March. Families choosing to withdrawal should contact the school office in January or early February.

2025-26 School Year – Applications

Renewing students: Our 2025-26 scholarship application submission window is scheduled to open on Monday, March 3, 2025 for renewing students only (dates subject to change). Check back here in February 2025 for more details.

New students: Unfortunately, we will not be accepting applications for new students.

ANY QUESTIONS: RENEE ALEX RALEX@STVIATOR.ORG

We are currently taking registrations and setting up testing appointments for new students entering PreKindergarten and Kindergarten. If you are a current PreKindergarten parent, your child will need to be tested for 2025-2026.

Please contact Mrs. Drewes 702-732-4477 or email tdrewes@stviatorschool.org for more information.

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.

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

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/Free Dress Bottoms on Campus Ministry Days

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 15 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

Sunday, January 26—Celebrating Your Parish

• Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass at 10 AM - Students to wear dress uniform.

Monday, January 27—Celebrating Your Community

• 8:15 AM Mass for Pre-K to 8th Grade (Dress Uniform)
• 9:15 AM Refreshments in the Cafeteria right after mass for Parents, Grandparents, Godparents.
• 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Classroom visit (PreK-5th Grade) and observation (6th-8th Grade)

Tuesday, January 28—Celebrating Your Students

• Free Dress Day (please refer to handbook for free dress guidelines)
• Ice Cream/Popsicle treat for all students

Wednesday, January 29—Celebrating the Nation

• 8:15 AM 8th Grade ONLY All Catholic Schools Mass at Holy Spirit
• 1:15 PM Bible Bowl in the School Gym

Thursday, January 30—Celebrating Vocations

• Career Day: All Grades - Dress for your dream career or free dress
• 8th Grade Switch Day
• 1:50 PM Spirit Assembly - Volleyball Game: Students vs Teachers & Staff

Friday, January 31—Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers

• School Spirit Day - wear blue and yellow tops and accessories with your jeans or uniform bottoms and school shoes.
• 1:15 PM 6th-8th Grade Motivational Speaker - Joe Melendez in Parish Center

Saturday, February 1—Celebrating Families

• 9:00 AM All Catholic Schools Chess Tournament in School Gym - Open to all students in grades K-8th (SVS wear chess team shirt)
• 5:30 PM St. Viator Youth Ministry Trivia Night - Contact Rosy Hartz to join!