St. Viator Parish School

On behalf of the entire Archdiocese of Las Vegas, our school community is participating in a new spiritual book study that explores the life of a soon to be saint: Carlo Acutis. As part of this initiative, our 4th through 8th grade students attended a special screening of Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality. This powerful film tells the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teenager who used his gifts to bring others closer to Christ and the Eucharist. The experience served as a meaningful extension of our faith formation and offered students a living example of sainthood in the digital age.

This week, our Vice Principal had the privilege of attending the end-of-year presentation by our incredible high school student workers from Cristo Rey St. Viator. Throughout the year, these dedicated students have provided consistent classroom support in Pre-K, 3rd, and 4th grades—assisting with small group instruction, classroom tasks, and one-on-one student engagement. Their presentation highlighted the impact of their service, the skills they've developed, and the meaningful relationships they've formed with both students and faculty. We are grateful for their commitment and proud to be part of the Cristo Rey work-study program that cultivates future leaders rooted in faith and service.

On Tuesday, April 29th, St. Viator proudly hosted the All Catholic Schools Geography Bee, welcoming contestants and alternates from all five local Catholic schools. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their impressive knowledge of world geography in a spirited and engaging competition. We are thrilled to share that St. Viator took 1st place in the team competition! In the individual round, congratulations go to Jake C. (Grade 7) for earning 1st place and Justine V. (Grade 8) for securing 3rd place. We are so proud of our students for representing our school with excellence and enthusiasm!

Campus ministry brought NET ministries to lead our students on a one day retreat this week to close out our year. 6th, 7th and 8th graders enjoyed a day of fun and prayer all around the theme of “Choose Joy”. Our students are blessed to have the chance to step out of their daily life to focus on their faith. These experiences are priceless.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Campus Ministry and our Viatorian mission. Without volunteers and the support we receive from our community it would not be possible. If you would like to volunteer next year please reach out to me. Have a blessed summer.

Jamie Reyburn

Jreyburn@stviator.org

Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders had a blast watching a special performance of Peter Pan presented by NV Energy! This fun and engaging play wasn’t just entertaining—it also taught our students practical ways to save energy at home and school. With familiar characters and a great message, it was a memorable way to learn about being responsible energy users. Thank you, NV Energy, for bringing learning to life on stage!

We’re excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff next week during Teacher Appreciation Week!

A heartfelt thank you in advance to all the amazing parents and students who are helping make this week truly special. From delicious lunches and sweet treats to thoughtful gift cards, your contributions show how much we value and appreciate our educators.

Let’s make this a week to remember! Thank you for your continued support!

St. Viator alumni Christian Fecurka, now a dental student at UNLV, recently returned to SVS to visit his former classmate and current 4th grade teacher, Mr. Fusaro. Christian shared valuable tips with all 4th grade students on the importance of oral hygiene and how to properly care for their teeth and gums. His visit was both informative and inspiring—a great reminder of the power of community and how SVS alumni continue to give back. It was a proud moment for St. Viator as two former students teamed up to make a meaningful impact on today’s learners.

Dear Parents,

We are always looking for ways to enhance the experience we provide for our students—including their lunch options.

To that end, we are exploring the possibility of switching our daily hot lunch provider to Better Lunch (www.mybetterlunch.com). Better Lunch offers freshly prepared, kid-approved meals with flexible online ordering, healthy choices, and accommodations for a variety of dietary needs.

Before moving forward, we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts on our current lunch program and whether a change to Better Lunch would better serve your family’s needs:

👉 [Survey Link Here] https://forms.gle/sgfb4ARhsEsSy4Qr5

Your feedback is essential in helping us make an informed decision that supports our students and families. Thank you in advance for your time and input!

Sincerely,

Dr. Katie Kiss

Join us each Thursday morning at 7:10 AM for our St. Viator School walking community. Parent participants are always welcome. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at mdiaz@stviatorschool.org.

Blessings,

Monica Diaz

St. Viator School Guidance Counselor

Dear Extended Care Families,

We can’t believe the school year is almost over, only 4 weeks remain! It has been a joy and an honor caring for your children throughout the year.

📌 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• April invoices will be sent out May 1st.
• The final Extended Care invoice thru May 9th will be due in facts on May 19th

No Exceptions.

🎉 GREAT NEWS!

Due to popular demand, Extended Care will be available through the last week of school, until Thursday, May 29th from 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM!

✅ Don’t forget to pack a lunch for your child on those half days. Snacks will be provided!
✅ Daily payment is required (cash or check) at pickup for each day your child attends between May 10–29.

🚨 NO INVOICES will be sent after May 9th!
If payment is not made daily, your child will not be able to attend, and their report card & Diploma will be held until it is paid in full and current.

🌞 Thank you for a wonderful year!
We look forward to seeing your children in Extended Care through May 29th and again in the 2025–2026 school year.

Questions? 📧 lboyce@stviatorschool.org 📞 702-732-4477 ext. 114

Blessings,
Mrs. Lisa Boyce
Extended Care Director

🚨March invoice was sent out labeled as April however this invoice is the actual April Invoice. Sorry for any confusion.

The ticket order form for our highly anticipated SVS Talent Show was sent home in your student’s yellow communication folder. Be sure to fill it out and return it to reserve your seats today! (Invoiced through FACTS)

This fun-filled evening will showcase incredible performances by SVS teachers, staff, parents, alumni—and even some unforgettable acts featuring students sharing the stage with a parent or teacher!

It’s a heartwarming celebration of the creativity, spirit, and talent that make our SVS community truly one of a kind. You won’t want to miss it!

All proceeds from the Talent Show will benefit the Micah 6:8 Program, helping us continue to serve others with compassion, humility, and justice. Thank you for your support!

Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Would you or your business like to be part of this special event in a bigger way? We’re offering sponsorship and ad space in our event program.

Click here to learn more and apply — support a great cause while gaining meaningful exposure!

• 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.

If your family is registered with a parish other than St. Viator, please submit a signed affidavit from your parish priest. This document must be turned in to Mrs. Alex no later than June 1st.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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.

All outstanding tuition and fees were due in full April 15. All outstanding tuition and fees not paid now must be paid in full by May 15.

Failure to make full payment will result in your student(s) being removed from enrollment and ineligibility for reregistration for the 2025–2026 school year. Additionally, report cards, transcripts and diplomas will be withheld until the balance is settled in full. No exceptions will be made.

We strongly advise you to log into your FACTS account to review your balance and confirm all payments have been made. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Alex or Dr. Kiss immediately.

For assistance with your FACTS account contact 866-441-4637.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Monday, May 5, 2025

• Prayer & Flag by NJHS/ NJHS Induction Ceremony
• April Good Samaritans
• Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

• Student Government Speeches (8:15am)
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Student Government Election Results (end of school day)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

• Prek-8 Mass @ 8:15am / Dress Uniform / May Crowning & Blessing of the 8th grade tiles
• Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 8, 2025

• Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday, May 9, 2025

• Noon Dismissal
• ADoLV 8th grade Graduation Dance at SEAS
• Teacher Appreciation Week