Huge thanks to our PTO co-chairs Gina & Kenia for organizing such a wonderful Santa’s Workshop! The kids had a blast picking out special gifts for their loved ones! Also, a big shoutout to the teacher's aides, Mrs. Barnaby, Mr. Wells and parent volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly, especially with the younger grades.

On Thursday, December 12, the entire school gathered to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Mass. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mirabel (Anne Z. mother), Kenia (Zenia C. mother), and Gina (Jamilette B. mother) for their generous gift of flowers, which added a beautiful touch to this special occasion. We also extend our sincere thanks to Father Dan and Deacon Mike for presiding and guiding us in this celebration.

A huge thank you to the two amazing 3rd grade classes for packaging 200 Sunshine Care snack packs each for Catholic Charities! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. A special thanks to the teachers, aides, and parent volunteers for your support, as well as to the parents who generously donated the products. Together, you’ve made a big difference in our community!

Thank you 8th graders for your willingness to share the stories of St. Nicholas and St. Lucia with our youngest learners! We are blessed with the contributions of our NJHS students and their efforts to increase our understanding of the celebrated feast days of these Saints on December 6th and December 13th.

A big thank you to the PTO, Co-Chairs Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Segovia for organizing this festive event, and to Viator Youth Ministry, Cristo Rey students, and all the parent volunteers for their time and support! Our families enjoyed a free evening of Christmas cheer!

The Fine Arts Christmas Program has been back since 2019, and what a special night it was! The students’ performances were truly beautiful! A big thank you to our PTO for providing the cookies and hot cocoa, to our co-chairs Mrs. Palacio and Mrs. Rodriguez for bringing this beloved event back and organizing the Live Nativity, to our music teacher Mrs. Scott for teaching the Christmas songs to our 1st–5th graders and reintroducing recorders, to PreK teacher Mrs. Crame and Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Cirone and Mrs. Jones for leading their students in the precious class songs and performances, to our art teacher Mrs. Kulwin for organizing the beautiful student (PreK–8th Grade) art display in the Parish Center, and to Santa for making a special visit.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to ALL the teachers and staff who helped make this evening possible. Your dedication and support helped make the event truly unforgettable!

What a memorable way to celebrate the season together!

Videos and photos from the evening are available. Click the links below.

Enjoy!

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

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

CHRISTMAS BREAK ~ DECEMBER 23RD - JANUARY 3RD

May your loved ones be blessed with joy, love, peace, health and happiness this Christmas and throughout the New Year!