St. Viator Parish School

Viator Voice: October 2, 2022

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 6TH GRADE

The 6th graders joining me in 6A have been adapting to the new junior high schedule very well. They've met and made many new friends in such a short period. It is awesome to be able to see their happy smiles while they interact during the new locker break and switching classes with me (Religion, Literature & Science), Mrs. Gafner (Math), Mr. Mertzman (English), Mrs. Hannah (Writing), Ms. Garner (Social Studies), Mr. Wells (PE), Mrs. Wells (Library), and Mrs. Kulwin (Art). This year, we will be exploring some very interesting topics as each student strengthens their skills as a Lifelong Learner! There are also a lot of exciting things to look forward to this school year, including; new friends to make, meeting our Peace Pals, new skills to master, new books to read, Campus Ministry, projects to create, and of course the long-awaited field trip: Science Camp! They can’t wait to get started on all of these! ~Mrs. Escobar

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2022 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

PreKindergarten through 5th grade:

All conferences are in-person meetings in your child's classroom.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Conferences are for parents and teacher only - no children. Conference is in the classroom.
Grades 1-3: Parents and teacher - your student may attend the conference, but is not required. Conference in the classroom.

Grades 4-5: Parents, student and teacher - your student is required to attend a scheduled conference. Conference in the classroom.

Sign up now for grades PreK-5th: CLICK HERE FOR PREK-5TH GRADE SIGN-UP

Please be sure to add your student's name to the comment section. Extended Care is available this week.

Grades 6 - 8:

All conferences are in-person meetings in your child's subject classroom.

It is not mandatory to attend a Middle School (Gr.6-8) parent-teacher conference unless specifically requested by their teacher. Conferences begin at 1:30 PM each day. From 12:50 to 1:10 PM and 1:10 to 1:30 PM appointments are designated for joint-conferences, wherein you can request, or we may require, a conference with all teachers at the same time. If you desire a joint-conference, please email your homeroom teacher to arrange a time.

If a conference is not specifically requested, you still have the opportunity to meet with any teacher to address any questions or concerns that you might have regarding your child's progress. Simply choose a conference day and time. Please be sure to add your student's name to the comment section. Your child needs to attend your scheduled conference.

Sign up now for grades 6-8: CLICK HERE FOR 6TH-8TH GRADE SIGN-UP

Extended Care is available this week.

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Drewes tdrewes@stviator.org

CLICK HERE: PREK-5TH GRADE PARENT CONFERENCE SIGN-UP

CLICK HERE: 6-8TH GRADE PARENT CONFERENCE SIGN-UP

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COUNSELOR'S CORNER

I am strong.

I am capable.

I am LOVED.

I am intelligent.

I am _______________. (Your turn)

How often do you practice speaking positively with your children? How often do you practice speaking positively to yourself? There is SO much power in the language we use and it is the easiest way to help your students reframe their internal dialogue.

Science has shown speaking positively about ourselves aloud can actually change our brains and even improve the way we see our future unfolding.

As a parent and proponent of daily affirmations, writer Amy Miller describes the “magic formula” for creating one. To be effective, an affirmation requires three key elements:

Language - Begin each phrase with strong, positive words. (Examples: “I am kind. “I am going to rock this day.” “I create happiness for myself”)
Visualization - Spend several moments picturing details of the emotion or situation you’re affirming. This step connects your words to the positive feelings surrounding them.

Implementation - Believe in your statement. If the affirmation feels false, know the more you practice, the more real it becomes.

Affirmations provide the foundation for your students to develop a Growth Mindset and they can be implemented while brushing teeth, combing hair, packing lunches, or driving to campus. Just a few minutes a day of positive self-talk can reset a mind and change the way your child shows up to their day. And just a quick reminder for you parents, this can reset your mind as well.

3-5 minutes a day

3-5 positive affirmations

UNLIMITED possibilities for greatness.

Small tweaks lead to big changes. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

Blessings!

Monica Diaz

St. Viator Guidance Counselor

PTO MEETING UPDATE

Thank you to all who attended our first general PTO meeting! It was a great turnout and an informative meeting. If you were unable to attend but would like to get involved, please email Mikky Scott, PTO President, at pto@stviator.org.

Thank you to the PTO hospitality committee for a delicious dinner!

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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED!

Students (Boys & Girls) in Grades 4-12

New Altar Server teams forming

Interested/Questions?

Information available at the

welcome table after each Mass this weekend

or

Email: svaltarserver@gmail.com

COMING SOON!

Used uniform sale on Tuesday, October 11th!

Please drop off your gently used school approved Dennis uniforms to the office at your earliest convenience.

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PERSONAL APPEARANCE, DRESS CODE, FREE DRESS REMINDERS

Students should have a sense that they are going to “School” for a specific reason. At St. Viator, we have six goals for our dress code. (1) To create an atmosphere conducive to learning; (2) to promote student safety; (3) to be in good taste and ensure modesty; (4) to project a good image of the school; (5) to be easily observable and enforceable, and (6) to allow for comfort and a feeling of “equality” for all.

All students are to arrive at St. Viator Parish School properly attired. The Administration has final say with regard to appropriate interpretation of the dress code. Therefore, parents must present any special requests in writing to the Administration for consideration of an exception to the dress code. If the student is not in compliance with the dress code the parents may be called to come pick up their child from school.

Alternate Dress Code/Free Dress: The above uniform alternate dress applies to First Communion, grade 8 Graduation, and other school events. There are no “Free Dress” on days the dress uniform is mandatory including Mass days.

All students must wear school appropriate shoes on free dress days. Girls may wear dresses, skirts, or shorts no more than 2 inches above the knee, jeans or pants with appropriate tops. Boys may wear jeans, pants, or shorts no more than 2 inches above the knee with appropriate tops—see below.

Not Permitted: hats, halter tops, strapless/spaghetti strap tops and or dresses, tank tops, midriff tops, pajamas, leggings, flip flops, slippers, sandals, high heels or backless shoes. Clothing with profanity, inappropriate pictures or symbols, extremely baggy, torn, or too tight clothing is not to be worn.

Please refer to pages 41-44 in the Parent/Student Handbook for complete guidelines.

5th Grade Campus Ministry in conjunction with Community Outreach (formerly Homeless Lunch) is coming up on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

We will be assembling Care Kits for distribution at Catholic Charities

Please help make our Sunshine Kits complete by bringing GRANOLA BARS.

These can be dropped in the office and any number of donations are appreciated!

CMG trained & fingerprinted adults are welcome to help. Please meet in the cafeteria for setup. Students arrive by 8:30 and we help them assemble the Kits. We are done by 10:00am at the latest.

Questions? Contact Laura Alcaraz at 702-858-2626 or alaura@gmail.com.

We have a couple of spots available for this amazing evening with fabulous hosts. If interested please drop a check off to Mrs. Alex in the school office.

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YEARBOOK 2022-2023

In order to reserve a 2022-2023 Yearbook at a price of $60, your order form along with the payment is due by November 18th. Yearbooks will be $65 if ordered after November 18th. The final day to order is February 16, 2023.

YEARBOOK ORDER FORM

The home and school must work together to safeguard the health and welfare of the child and prevent the exposure and spread of childhood illnesses. A parent should keep a child home when any symptoms of a contagious disease are apparent.

Please refer to pages 38-40 in the Parent/Student Handbook for complete Health/Safety Issues guideline.

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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.
Forget the envelope and tell 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.