St. Viator Parish School
Viator Voice: December 27, 2024
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
3RD GRADE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
ST. NICK AND ST. LUCY BY NJHS
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.
ELF WINTER FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSE
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!
FINE ARTS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
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!
JOIN US NEXT GENERAL PTO MEETING 1/15/2025
BRING THE WINE TO PTO
1/29/25 Book Study: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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.
St. Viator Foundation Amazon Wish List
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
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 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.
Campus Ministry Dates 2024-2025
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
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!