FAMILY CONNECTION | October 3, 2019
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Spirit Week started with a prayer service that encouraged students to invite the Holy Spirit into their lives. The week concludes with our Homecoming Game on Friday and Homecoming Dance on Saturday.
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Homecoming Game
Please join us at the Homecoming Game on Friday, October 4. The Alumni Association hosts a Tailgate Party at 5:30 pm with food trucks, refreshments, and giveaways at the Alumni and Admissions tents. The Advancement Office hosts a
post-game reception in Griffins' Cafe with appetizers provided by Trueman's Place.
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Future Griffins
The Admissions Office invites prospective students and their families to RSVP to join us for Homecoming.
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Parents' Fall BBQ
Vianney parents are invited Thursday, October 10, from 5:30-7:30 pm for BBQ, adult beverages, and socializing with staff and other parents. Bring a $25 gift card as an auction donation and be entered into a drawing for two Night of the Griffin Auction tickets. Registrations are appreciated by October 7.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Please join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 9, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Activity Center.
Appointments are not required.
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Will Dapron '20 and Jack Atchley '20 work with children in El Salvador as part of their SSP in May 2019 .
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Service Trips
El Salvador | May 2020
Have you considered completing your junior Social Service Project while visiting El Salvador? Campus Ministry is offering a trip May 11–May 21, 2020. If you are interested in learning more about this service experience, join
Kevin Becvar
for an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 5 pm in Room 104 before parent-teacher conferences. Also, visit our Service Opportunities webpage for additional details and download an application packet.
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Dominican Republic | June 2021
Are you interested in fulfilling your required freshman AND sophomore service hours in one trip or earning an extra 40 hours of service while touring overseas? Then, join
Mark Buehrle
and fellow Griffins in June 2021 for a service trip to the Dominican Republic. Register online for more information and the informational meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 5:30-6:30 pm in Griffins' Cafe.
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It's not too late to join us October 12 for a unique music trivia event that benefits the Graduation Lock In for the Class of 2020. Doors open at 6:30 pm with trivia beginning at 7 pm. It's $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Contact us at
vianneytrivia2019@gmail.com
for more information and to register.
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Senior Parent Donations
Senior parents are asked to make a $25 donation of gift cards for Music Trivia Night. Gift cards should be sent in an envelope with the student's name on it. They can be delivered now through October 10 to
the Main Office or
Dennis Matreci
in the Leadership Center. We have ample beer donations, which should be brought to our concession stand in the commons by parents on Thursday, October 10, between 5 and 7 pm.
Volunteers will be contacted by email with instructions for Music Trivia Night.
We can still use more Seniors to help that evening.
Thank you to those who have agreed to volunteer and donated gift cards and beer.
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Mother-Son Mass & Brunch
Students and their mothers are invited for the annual Mother-Son Mass and Brunch on Sunday, October 13, at St. John Vianney High School. Mass is at 9:30 am followed immediately by a complimentary brunch. Please register by October 9 to ensure an accurate count for the food.
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Testing Day | No Late Start
On Wednesday, October 16, Juniors and select Sophomores take national tests.
Classes begin at 7:45 am instead of the usual Wednesday start of 9 am.
Dismissal is 11:30 am. That afternoon, National Honor Society hosts the Academic Tournament of Champions for grade school students.
Seniors have the day off--a great opportunity for college visits. All Freshmen attend regular classes as do Sophomores not scheduled for the PSAT. Testing room assignments will be posted at school on Friday, October 11.
Sophomores and Juniors taking the PSAT have all been notified via email by
Dennis Matreci
and received the PSAT Student Guide from their counselors. These students must report to classrooms in the 100 Corridor by 7:45 am on October 16.
Any Juniors not taking the PSAT will report to classrooms in the 300 Corridor to take a Practice ACT. These test scores will not appear on your transcripts but are used by your counselors during the college admission process which begins later this year for Juniors.
Wednesday, October 16, Schedule:
- B period 7:45 to 8:40 am
- C period 8:45 to 9:35 am
- D period 9:40 to 10:30 am
- A period 10:35 to 11:30 am
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Parent Giving Challenge
The Griffin Fund Parent Giving Challenge is in full swing. If you have already made your gift or pledge, thank you! If not, NOW is the time.
- Class of 2020 | 8% parent participation
- Class of 2021 | 10% parent participation
- Class of 2022 | 7% parent participation
- Class of 2023 | 11% parent participation
A Griffin Fund Parent Rep will be calling you Wednesday, October 16, to join the Giving Challenge. Save us a call by making your gift or pledge today!
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If you have any questions, please contact Jennie Picha, Director of Advancement, at
jpicha@vianney.com
or 314-965-4853 ext.144.
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Class of 2020
* Scott & Terri Adamec
* Jeff & Amy John
* Kevin & Cindy Luna
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Class of 2021
* Mark '83 & Kathy Braun
* Jeff & Tracey Clobes
* Timm & Jean Ducey
* Tony & Lisa Patrico
* Kevin & Jennie Picha
* Bill '82 & Lisa Sinak
* Jeff & Eileen Townsend
* Michael & Karen Wilson
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Class of 2022
* Brandon & Valari Clough
* Rob '86 & Jenni Laux
* Mike '92 & Sharon Mantia
* Ryan & Trisha Pekarik
* Craig & Christine Petrucci
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Class of 2023
* Dean & Jennifer Hunt
* Mark & Theresa Prange
* Tim '90 & Maggie Flanagan
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Parents' Club Meeting
Our second Parents' Club meeting of the school year is Thursday, November 7, at 7 pm in Griffins' Cafe. We will host a speaker on Student Stress.
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Check out the
College Rep Visit
calendar and register via Naviance to meet with college representatives on campus through November 20.
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We are dedicating next week to promoting Vianney to prospective students and their families. How can you help? We will ask our students to write notes to middle schoolers inviting them to our Open House on November 3. We are asking our parents to share pictures and posts on Facebook about the positive impact Vianney has had on your sons. We also ask that you share the following with family and friends:
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For the first time, 5th and 6th grade students can spend a day on Vianney’s campus to experience life as a Griffin. We are only accepting 60 students, so register now for Friday, October 11, from 7:45 am to 1 pm.
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8th Grade Shadow Visit
| 8th grade students take two classes with a certified Griffin Guide, participate in the Character and Accomplishment Workshop with Mr. Kevin Walsh, and get a FREE lunch in the world famous Griffins' Cafe.
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Merit Scholarship Testing
| Vianney offers $1,500 and $2,500 merit scholarships. If 7th or 8th grade test scores are close, students can make one more attempt to qualify on Vianney's campus on Saturday, October 5, from 9 am to noon.
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Thursday, October 3:
- Swimming @ Affton - 4:00 pm
- Sophomore Soccer home vs. Webster (NAC) - 4:00 pm
- Vianney Illinois Varsity Hockey vs. SLUH @ Webster Ice Arena - 8:45 pm (Top Hat Tournament)
Friday, October 4:
- Freshman Black Soccer home vs. SLUH (NAC) - 4:00 pm
- Varsity Football home vs. SLUH - 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 5:
- Cross Country @ Cape ND - 9:00 am
- Swimming @ Lindbergh Invitational - 11:00 am
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Always visit our Athletics Calendar at the bottom of the Athletics Webpage for the latest information as dates and times are subject to change.
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St. John Vianney High School has placed outdoor billboards around St. Louis with Commended Student
Andrew Chapman '19
to celebrate our 60 years of academic excellence and encourage prospective families to learn more about us.
BILLBOARD LOCATIONS
- South County | I-55 near Butler Hill
- South County | I-55 near Bayless
- Near Vianney | I-44 near Big Bend
- South City | I-55 near Broadway
- St Charles | I-70 near Cave Springs
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Fr. Brian Fallon
helps to define the word "discernment" in our faith lives. The Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis serves as our school chaplain.
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