FAMILY CONNECTION | December 19, 2019

Vianney Bands will reschedule their Winter Concert for January after cancelling Sunday's performance because of snow. They were able to offer an abbreviated concert on Wednesday.

Grades and Schedules Grades will not be available in Blackbaud 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. Also, the workbook listed for Spanish 1 is no longer in print and is not required for students in Spanish 1 this school year.

VIANNEY BOOK LIST ONLINE BOOKSTORE

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

Back to School Night Parents are invited to meet their son's second-semester teachers on Wednesday, January 15, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please bring a copy of your son's schedule, which can be found in Blackbaud, and follow the evening's schedule.   SCHEDULE A period: 6:30-6:45 pm B period: 6:50-7:00 pm C period: 7:05-7:15 pm D period: 7:20-7:30 pm

BLACKBAUD LOGIN

Scholarships & Financial Aid Eligible students should complete their applications for scholarships and financial aid by Wednesday, January 15. Please contact Janet Cochran at jcochran@vianney.com if you have any questions.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

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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

Please contact Janet Cochran at jcochran@vianney.com if you want to schedule a private visit to the closet.

End of Year Giving There is still time if you want to make an end-of-year gift to St. John Vianney High School! Your donation means more Griffins will find the gift of our Catholic, Marianist education under the Christmas tree. DONATE NOW

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 is now open.

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 19: MV Varsity @ Granite City vs. Highland - 7:00 pm Friday, December 20: Freshman Gold Basketball @ SLUH - 3:00 pm Freshman Black Basketball @ SLUH - 4:30 pm Varsity Wrestling @ Ft. Zumwalt East - 5:00 pm Sophomore Basketball @ SLUH - 6:00 pm Varsity Basketball @ SLUH - 7:30 pm MS Varsity Hockey @ South County vs. Seckman - 9:30 pm Saturday, December 21: Varsity Wrestling @ Chaminade - 9:00 am Varsity Wrestling @ Ft. Zumwalt East - 9:00 am MS Varsity Hockey @ Affton vs. Oakville - 8:00 pm

ATHLETICS CALENDAR

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

DID YOU KNOW? John Volmert '20 is our seventh Senior to sign a Letter of Intent this school year to play at the collegiate level. John has signed to play football at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale . We look forward to additional Seniors signing this spring .

MARIANIST MOMENT

“No material good is so precious as peace.” ~ Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

Family Connection wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look for our next issue on Thursday, January 9. vianney.com ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌