Family Connection | December 12, 2019

FAMILY CONNECTION | December 12, 2019

Our Annual Toy Drive concluded with students raising $4,000, which a generous donor matched, to purchase $8,000 in toys for Whole Kids Outreach .

Winter Concert

Vianney Bands invite you to enjoy their Winter Concert on Sunday, December 15, at 6 pm in the Activity Center. This free event features Beginning Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble with a special guest appearance by Santa Claus.

Faculty Hours

Teachers are offering additional office hours in their classrooms on Wednesday, December 18, between 8:15 and 8:45 am, as students prepare for final exams on December 19 and 20.

Testing Accommodations

Students who qualify for accommodations should register by December 16 for additional time to complete their final exams.

TESTING REGISTRATION

Contact Tammy Ring at tring@vianney.com or 314-965-4853 x148 if you have any questions.

Grades and Schedules

Grades will not be available in Blackbaud beginning Wednesday, December 18 until final grades are processed. Second semester schedules and all other modules in Blackbaud will remain open. If a student needs to make a schedule change for second semester, he must contact his counselor before Friday, January 10.

Second Semester Books

Please review our updated book list before purchasing second semester textbooks, especially if you are enrolled in Advanced College Credit courses.

VIANNEY BOOK LIST

ONLINE BOOKSTORE

Contact Dennis Matreci at dmatreci@vianney.com if you have any questions.

PSAT Scores

Counselors in the Leadership Center have PSAT scores available for Sophomores and Juniors who took the test in October.

AUCTION SPONSOR

Auction Donations

Please add our auction to your Christmas shopping list. We need donations ranging from household items to electronics to gift cards. Visit our Auction Wish List and Target Registry for ideas and to donate items online.

WISH LIST

TARGET REGISTRY

Our Moms Club created My Brother's Closet to provide school clothing for our students without the financial means. If you would like to make a donation of clothing or textbooks, please visit our webpage.

MY BROTHER'S CLOSET

My Brother's Closet opens to students after December 18. Please contact Janet Cochran at jcochran@vianney.com to schedule a private visit to the closet.

Blood Drive

Thank you to our donors and volunteers who helped us collect 63 units of blood at our Advent Blood Drive for Mercy Hospital.

Trivia Night

Join the Vianney Alumni Association for Trivia Night on Saturday, January 18. The event is open to ALL--not just alumni! Please register by January 6.

TRIVIA REGISTRATION

Spring Lacrosse

Interested in playing lacrosse at Vianney? Have experience or just starting out? All are welcome! Registration opens Monday, December 16.

LACROSSE REGISTRATION

Join us for a mandatory player/parent meeting in Griffins' Cafe on Wednesday, January 22, at 7 pm. Please contact Coach Nate Stein at nstein@vianney.com or John Celeslie at Jpceleslie@gmail.com if you have any questions.

WEEK IN SPORTS

Thursday, December 12:

Freshman Black Basketball @ Summit - 5:30 pm
MV Varsity Hockey @ O'Fallon vs. Belleville - 9:00 pm

Friday, December 13:

Freshman Black Basketball home vs. DeSmet - 4:00 pm
Varsity Wrestling @ Truman High School, KC - 5:00 pm
Sophomore Basketball home vs. DeSmet - 5:30 pm
Varsity Basketball home vs. DeSmet - 7:00 pm

Saturday, December 14:

Varsity Wrestling @ Truman High School, KC - 9:00 am
Varsity Wrestling @ Parkway West - 9:00 am
Freshman Black Basketball home vs. Hazelwood Central - 10:00 am
Sophomore Basketball home vs. Hazelwood Central - 11:30 am

ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Always visit our Athletics Calendar for the latest information as dates and times are subject to change.

DID YOU KNOW?

This year's official Christmas card from St. John Vianney High School features a sketch of the Madonna and Child by Jack Allgeyer ’20 and was mailed to more than 9,000 homes.

MARIANIST MOMENT

“Do not neglect prayer, however busy you may be.” ~ Blessed William Joseph Chaminade