On December 5, 6 & 7 students will be visiting Santa's Workshop (In-School Holiday Shopping) for an opportunity to purchase little presents for their family and friends. The shop will be set up in the Parish Center. The children will shop during their assigned class time. We will also be open after school until 4:00 PM. Gift items range from $1.00 - $5.00. It is our hope that through this program our children will learn about handling money and receive the joy of being able to select a special gift for a loved one. ~PTO
Hi there,
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but I facilitated Safe Touch classes during the month of November. I was so happy to be able to spend some additional time with your children and to share this very important information with them. First of all, your students are amazing. I’m sure you already know that. They had wonderful questions, incredible insights, and were very interested in learning about boundaries and safety.
However, the dialogue around Safe Touch needs to be on regular rotation in your home with your children. I cannot emphasize how incredibly important it is for children to have a continued conversation with parents and/or guardians. This conversation will always provide a safe space for them to share their thoughts with the ones they trust most.
So, I thought I’d share a few of the main points with you just in case you’d like to revisit this with your child.
Private body parts – those body parts covered by a bathing suit.
Rules – rules are much like boundaries and are a prescribed guide for conduct or action. We discussed the concept that children have “rights” to determine the rules about their bodies being respected and safe.
Boundaries – the limits that define one person as separate from another or from others. We discussed physical boundaries and emotional boundaries (boundaries we can’t see). We call invisible boundaries our personal space.
Saying “No” – to say “no” means to refuse, deny, reject, or express disapproval. This word is used to set a boundary. I let them know it’s ok to say “no” to an adult if they make the feel scared or uncomfortable.
Safe friends and adults – safe people won’t hurt you without a good reason and won’t intentionally confuse you. They listen to and consistently respect boundaries, and follow rules.
Unsafe friends and unsafe adults – unsafe friends and unsafe adults put a child at risk for emotional, spiritual, and physical harm. These are people who place a child in danger for their own purposes without concern for the welfare of the child. They do not respect boundaries.
Secret- something kept hidden, never told or unexplained. Secrets exclude others and have potential to harm, sometimes causing the person involved to feel frightened or uncomfortable, fearful, or sad.
Surprise – surprises are typically happy. They cause feelings of happiness and joy. They are exciting, and temporary – meaning they will be revealed within a specific timeframe. Surprises are inclusive and meant to be shared with others.
These are just some of the points we discussed and there so many other ways you can discuss this information on a regular basis. If you need help unpacking any of this information, or you’d like to further discuss Safe Touch with me, please feel free to contact me. We’ll schedule an individual appointment. Most importantly, I want you to know I’m here if you child needs some space to talk.
Best,
Monica Diaz
St. Viator Guidance Counselor
Extended Care Schedule Changes
Due to our staff Christmas party on 12/14/22 ALL students in Extended Care MUST be picked up by 4:30pm.
On Friday, 12/16/22 (11:50 AM/12:00 PM noon dismissal) there will be NO extended care. Please make arrangements to have your student picked up promptly by 12 noon on that day.
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
- Families may write “Attendance” on envelopes instead of submitting a monetary donation in the envelope
- ALL envelopes MUST be placed in the collection baskets on Saturday or Sunday Masses only.
- 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.
- Place envelopes in the wall collection box. These will not be counted.
- Place envelopes on the countertop of the church. These will not be counted.
- Drop off your envelope in the church on a school mass day. These will not be counted.
- Drop off multiple envelopes at once.
- Forget the envelope and tell the church or school you went.
Tuition review will happen in December and you should have at least 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.
Sunday: December 4, 2022
- Second Sunday of Advent
Monday: December 5, 2022
- Santa's Workshop
Tuesday: December 6, 2022
- 2nd Grade Community Outreach
- Santa's Workshop
Wednesday: December 7, 2022
- No Mass
- Santa's Workshop
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Student Government Leadership Activity at BGHS
Thursday: December 8, 2022
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- 8:15 AM PreK, K, 5th - 8th Grade (Dress Uniform)
- 12:15 PM 1st - 4th Grade (Dress Uniform)
Friday: December 9, 2022
- 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Winter Festival Open House in Main Campus (SVS Families Only)
