FAMILY CONNECTION | December 5, 2019
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Richard P. Davis '79 will serve as the president of St. John Vianney High School beginning July 1, 2020.
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Faculty Hours
Our teachers will offer additional office hours as we approach final exams on December 19 and 20. We encourage students to visit teachers in their classrooms on late-start Wednesdays, December 11 and 18, between 8:15 and 8:45 am. This is an opportunity for students to review any content and skills that need to be strengthened.
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Second Semester Books
Please review our updated book list before purchasing second semester textbooks, especially if you are enrolled in Advanced College Credit courses.
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PSAT Scores
Counselors in the Leadership Center have PSAT scores available for Sophomores and Juniors who took the test in October.
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Mental Health
Our counselors make a presentation tomorrow, December 6, to our Seniors during Theology on Suicide Prevention. If you need mental health resources and referrals, please contact one of our school counselors or visit their Family Resource webpage.
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Blood Drive
Vianney hosts its 24th Semi-Annual Blood Drive tomorrow, December 6, from 8:30 am-1:30 pm. The goal is 130 donors for the blood bank at Mercy Hospital. You must be at least 16 years old to donate with 16-year-old students requiring a
Parental Consent Form
. Contact
Kevin Becvar
at
kbecvar@vianney.com
to register.
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Toy Drive
Our Annual Toy Drive ends tomorrow, December 6. This interclass competition has our freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors raising money to purchase toys for
Whole Kids Outreach
. The winning class is announced at tomorrow's pep rally.
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Our Moms Club wants to ensure that
all
of our students can focus on their academic success and not worry about what they need to wear for Vianney but cannot afford. My Brother's Closet was created to provide clothing for students without the financial means. Other students and parents never know who shops at My Brother's Closet. This experience literally feels as if you are going through your brother's closet without any judgement. If you would like to make a donation of gently-used clothing in the days and weeks ahead, please visit our webpage.
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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.
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Holiday Shopping Hours
Don't forget to visit the Griffin Gear Store for your holiday shopping this Saturday, December 7, between 9 am and noon. You can also call
Lisa Hackett
at 314-965-4853 x 147 if you want to shop during school hours, or go directly to our online store.
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Senior Quilt Square | Last Call
Seniors must submit their square by tomorrow, December 6, to be included in the Class of 2020 quilt. Please bring your quilt square to
Lisa Hackett
at the front desk before the end of the school day.
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#GivingTuesday
In honor of our 60th anniversary, we hoped to raise
$60,000
on Giving Tuesday, December 3. Thanks to your generosity we raised more than
$80,000
on this national day of giving. We also ended
the Griffin Fund Parent Giving Challenge with more than 50% of our parents participating this year versus 15% at this time last year!
* Class of 2022 | 55% parent participation
* Class of 2023 | 48% parent participation
* Class of 2021 | 43% parent participation
* Class of 2020 | 36% parent participation
Thank you to our Parent Representatives for generating such excitement and support for the Griffin Fund:
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Class of 2020
* Scott and Terri Adamec
* Jeff and Amy John
* Kevin and Cindy Luna
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Class of 2021
* Mark '83 and Kathy Braun
* Jeff and Tracey Clobes
* Timm and Jean Ducey
* Tony and Lisa Patrico
* Bill '82 and Lisa Sinak
* Jeff and Eileen Townsend
* Michael and Karen Wilson
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Class of 2022
* Brandon and Valari Clough
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Rob '86 and Jenni Laux
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Mike '92 and Sharon Mantia
*
Ryan and Trisha Pekarik
*
Craig and Christine Petrucci
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Class of 2023
* Tim
'
90 and Maggie Flanagan
* Dean and Jennifer Hunt
* Mark and Theresa Prange
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Trivia Night
Join the Vianney Alumni Association for Trivia Night on Saturday, January 18, with
doors opening at 6 pm and trivia beginning at 7 pm.The event is open to ALL--not just alumni! Tables of ten are $250 each and include beer, water, and soda. You are also welcome to bring your own food and refreshments. Please submit your registration with payment by January 6.
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Thursday, December 5:
- Sophomore Basketball @ Francis Howell Tournament - 6 pm
- Varsity Basketball home - 4:30 pm
- MV Varsity Hockey @ O'Fallon, IL - 7:30 pm
Friday, December 6:
- Freshman Black Basketball @ Webster Tournament - 6 pm
- Varsity Basketball home - 4:30 pm
- JV/Varsity Wrestling @ Parkway South Tournament - 4:30 pm
- MS Varsity Hockey @ Affton vs. CBC - 8:25 pm
Saturday, December 7:
- JV/Varsity Wrestling @ Parkway South Tournament - 9:00 am
- JV Hockey @ Brentwood vs. Ft. Zumwalt West - 9:00 am
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Always visit our Athletics Calendar for the latest information as dates and times are subject to change.
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We welcome
Kristi Treml
to our Counseling Department as a full-time learning consultant. She is partnering with
Tammy Ring
to strengthen the academic support for our students and instructional support for our teachers. Kristi has a bachelor's degree from Mizzou with a focus in Speech-Language Pathology and a master's degree from Washington University in Special Education. We were able to add this position because of a generous donor. Kristi can be contacted at
ktreml@vianney.com
.
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'Tis the Season for Gratitude
Gratitude–when we look at our lives and what has been happening around them, we need to find ways to express thankfulness for what we have received. No doubt, we have been the beneficiaries of many good things during our lifetimes, and we are being called to express the necessary gratitude for them. Sometimes, gratitude comes harder for the things that have not been too positive in our lives, and we have to muster feelings and thoughts about gratitude in these situations. We can turn to the saints to find ways to be grateful in our lives.
The saints are role models of gratitude. Their lives have been virtuous and holy. Many saints are examples of being grateful in times of goodness and even in times of suffering. Their reliance on the God, who created them, has given them the support and perseverance to say with faithfulness and steadfastness that they have been grateful for the witness that they have given to their communities.
~ Br. David Betz, S.M.
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