St. Viator Parish School
Viator Voice: September 4, 2022
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FIRST MASS OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
St. Viator students enjoyed the first Mass of the new school year, celebrated by Father Rinn and Deacon Mike. Our children's choir was led by music teacher, Mrs. Cheri Scott and violinist alumna, Carolyn Salvador! What a beautiful start to the school year!
8B LEADS FIRST PRAYER & FLAG!
On August 29, the 8B classroom led our school’s first prayer and flag. The students in this class, researched the History of St. Viator, the Viatorians, and St. Viator Parish School. They also shared what the elements of our school that are most meaningful to them. Thank you 8B for starting out our year with our school’s namesake and mission in mind!
8th Grade Parents reporting for their "LAST", First Prayer & Flag!
OPEN GYM BASKETBALL for 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys
To: St. Viator’s 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Boys
From: Mark Dreschler
Re: Basketball Open Gym
As I have done for many years, I am inviting any 6/7/8 grade boys interested in playing basketball to the School’s gym on Sunday, September 11 and 18th from 1-2pm for an open gym to play basketball. This is your time to play and work on your game.
This gives me the opportunity to discuss what skills I look for and for me to get to know you.
Of course, this is NOT mandatory and you do not have to be trying out for the school team to have some fun and get into some games with your classmates.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SOCIAL
Due to a calendar conflict with Bishop Gorman football game, the Back-to-School Social date has been rescheduled to Friday, September 16, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Volunteering is a great way to meet other families!!!
Click the link to sign up: BACK-TO- SCHOOL SOCIAL SIGN-UP GENIUS
6TH Grade Campus Ministry in conjunction with Community Outreach (formerly Homeless Lunch) is coming up on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
We will be assembling Sunshine Kits to be donated to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.
Please help make our Sunshine Kits complete by bringing:
6A - JUICE BOXES - 6A
6B - GRANOLA BARS - 6B
These can be dropped in the office and any number of donations are appreciated!
CMG trained & fingerprinted adults are welcome to help. Please meet at the Parish Center at 12:30pm for setup. Students arrive at 1:00pm for the Campus Ministry Program and assembly of Sunshine Kits. We are done by dismissal.
Questions? Contact Laura Alcaraz at 702-858-2626 or alaura@gmail.com.
Upcoming Campus Ministry Dates:
7th Grade - September 13, 2022
8th Grade - September 27, 2022
CMG CONNECT VOLUNTEERS
- All family members that wish to volunteer at SVS must complete the Safe Environment Training.
- Click here https://lasvegas.cmgconnect.org/ to create an account and complete your training (approx. 1 hour)
- After completing the training, please print your certificate and bring to the SVS office for a fingerprint package.
- Once the fingerprint packet is completed and returned it will be sent to the diocese of Las Vegas for review.
- The background check can take 4-6 weeks, but once you are approved you are able to volunteer on school property.
CHARLESTON WRAP FUNDRAISER COMING SOON!
PTO’s Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is starting next week. Packets will go home with the students Thursday September 8th and the fundraiser runs through Thursday September 22nd.
COUNSELING CORNER
Congratulations to you! The kids are back to school, schedules are underway, and the year is off to a great start. Now here’s the next step – take care of you! Sounds strange right? When we are child-centered, it seems counterintuitive to take care of ourselves. However, if we don’t put on our own oxygen mask, how can we help our children learn to put on their own? Cliché? Yes, but there is so much truth behind this concept. And what does the oxygen mask represent? It represents a million small things that make our lives better and help us to function at higher levels for ourselves and for our children. It might mean waking up ten minutes earlier than the kiddos to have some quiet time for yourself, it might mean scheduling a workout for yourself so you can relieve stress, it might mean taking a walk each evening to relax (even if the kids tag along), maybe it’s as simple as playing YOUR favorite song on the way to school each morning.
Whatever the oxygen mask represents in your life, DO it. This is one way in which we are of service to our children and to others. WE make time for ourselves and make ourselves a priority as well. You and your students will be better for it. And BONUS, you teach them to put on their masks as well. Finding a balance between your own needs and your child’s needs is a journey well worth taking. Until next time!
Stay well,
Monica Diaz
St. Viator School Guidance Counselor
P.S. Additional reading for the topic:
Schwartz, David. The Importance of Self-Care for Parents. Psychologytoday.com. Accessed 23August 2022.
COMMUNICATION
There are many ways in which we communicate information and student progress.
- Weekly Viator Voice
- Google Classroom
- FACTS - Grades 3-8 - student progress and attendance information. Login information will be coming home soon.
- Instagram @StViatorSchoolLV
- Facebook: @stviatorschoollasvegas and Viatorians "R" Us
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FACTS MANAGEMENT UPDATE
We are no longer using Plus Portals to check your students grades. This year we will be using FACTS management. Be on the lookout, after Labor Day, for information on how to login to the parent portal to check grades, send messages to teachers, fill out medical information and much more. Please be patient with us as we are learning this wonderful system as well.
IF YOU ARE LATE TO SCHOOL...
We understand! Traffic happens occasionally... backpacks are left at home...alarms forget to chime.
School starts promptly at 7:45 am for Gr. 4-8 students and 8:00 am for PK through 3rd grade. If your child is consistently late or picked up early, they are missing valuable instruction time. Please consult our school website and Parent-Student handbook concerning attendance policies.
On a Mass day, students who are tardy will need to be walked into the office, drop off backpack, and walked by parents to church. Mass starts at 8:15 AM on Wednesdays.
NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE
Dear Parents,
Beginning Tuesday, parents in grades K-3 will be permitted onto the campus to pick up their children. Please park in the church lot, the East gate will be open at 2:40pm. All parents need to carry their family placard to show to the staff member assigned to the gate. Any family that forgets this will need to go to the office for ID verification before gaining access to the campus. Thank you and please reach out with any questions your family may have.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Katie Kiss
Principal
Mr. Mertzman
Vice Principal
WHAT'S HAPPENING!
Monday: September 5, 2022
- Labor Day
- No School
Tuesday: September 6, 2022
- Hot Lunch Begins
- 12:00 PM Community Outreach (Homeless Lunch) Meeting in Parish Center
- 1:00 PM 6th Grade Campus Ministry in Parish Center
- 2:45 - 4:00 PM Geddes 1B Art Club
Wednesday: September 7, 2022
- 8:15 AM School Mass for Grades 1- 8 (Dress Uniform)
- 7:00 AM Yearbook Club Meeting in Computer Lab for all interested 7th & 8th Graders
Friday: September 9, 2022
- 11:00 AM Dismissal
- Teacher's Conference
- October Lunch Due