St. Veronica Parish School


THE VIKING VOICE

September 22, 2022

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

What do you love about St. Veronica? 

As parents and family members of Catholic school students, you know why you choose to send your children to St. Veronica for many reasons. We would love to know why and share it with the members of our surrounding communities. 

 

Recently, we Google searched St. Veronica School. We found that we could see how we rank against other schools in our area. Google shows that we are currently outranked by many of our surrounding public and private schools. These rankings are based on the comments that are posted to websites like Google, GreatSchools.com, and Niche.com.

 

If you love our St. Veronica School (and we know you do!), please help us to share the amazing parts of this community with others. Share your Viking spirit by using the links below to show others the amazing education your children are receiving at St. Veronica School! 

 

Google.com

GreatSchools.com

Niche.com


God bless,

Stephanie  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


Friday, September 23

1st & 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip


Saturday, September 24 | 11am-3pm

8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser


Monday, September 26

Monday FunDay! Out of Uniform Day with $1 Donation

(Donations will help support the Dawson family)


Tuesday, October 4

8th Grade Camp Kern Field Trip

Pet Blessing


Friday, October 7

Walk-A-Thon


Monday, October 10

No School Teacher Spiritual Day


Tuesday, November 1

Picture Retake Day

VIKING CAFE


QUICK LINKS


2022-2023 School Year Calendar

2022-2023 Parent/Student Handbook

SafeParish Registration

OptionC

Library Volunteers 

SCHOOL NEWS

MONDAY FUNDAY! - OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Monday, September 26, 2022, the students of St. Veronica School are encouraged to wear out of uniform tops for a $1 donation. Uniform bottoms must be worn. All of the money raised will support one of our school families, the Dawsons, who lost their home in a house fire this week. 

 

We have also had several families ask for other ways to support the Dawsons. At this time, they are still working on many details. Parents, Kate and Asa shared that their son Troy, in Kindergarten, wears a youth 6/7 and their younger son Luca wears a 2T. The Dawsons would appreciate any used clothing or toys until they can begin to rebuild.  

*Uniform bottoms must be worn*

8TH GRADE CAR WASH FUNDRAISER - THIS SATURDAY!

The St. Veronica 8th grade class is having a car wash on Saturday, September 24, from 11 AM – 3 PM, in the church parking lot. Plan to stop by with your dirty vehicles and help the students raise funds for the class of 2023!


Rain date is Sunday, September 25.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The library is looking for parent/grandparent volunteers who are SafeParish trained to help students find a book to check out and help re-shelve books. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Lewis at slewis@stveronica.org. Thank you in advance for your help!

Click Here to Volunteer

STV SPEECH TEAM 2023

NOTE TO PARENTS: All 7th and 8th grade students heard a presentation about the St. Veronica School Speech Team. Please encourage your child to give serious consideration to this incredible opportunity! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kay Hohner-Stefanics (Speech Team advisor) at kstefanics@stveronica.org 


FAITH * FUN * FOOD * FRIENDS * FLOURISH * FEARLESS * FIRE * FLAIR

 

STV SPEECH TEAM 2023


YOU CAN DO THIS! IT WILL BE THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF!

“Speech is the voice of the heart.”

“If an opportunity scares you, that’s God’s way of saying you should jump at it!”

 

Since 1984, St. Veronica School has been proud to offer Speech Team to its 7th and 8th grade students. Become part of St. Veronica School history . . .try to earn a spot on this year’s team. You will never regret it!


*Team chosen before Christmas break

·        Practices: 3:15-5pm

o  Tuesday, January 10

o  Wednesday, January 11

o  Tuesday, January 17

o  Wednesday, January 18

o  Tuesday, January 24

o  Wednesday, January 25

o  Tuesday, January 31

o  Wednesday, February 1

·        Parents Night

o  Tuesday, February 7

·        In-house Presentations:

o  Friday, February 10

·        Field Trips: TBA

 

Coaches:  Kay Hohner-Stefanics - STV Speech Team advisor (kstefanics@stveronica.org), Kelsey Johnson and Tracey Peavley

A MESSAGE FROM CAFETERIA MANAGER, MRS. BRINK

Due to rising food costs, the Viking Cafe will be increasing lunch prices by $.25 beginning October 1st, 2022. This will make the new lunch price $3.50. This price includes entree, vegetable, fruit, and a drink. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we also offer a dessert option. We will also be increasing the extra food items by $.25.


New pricing, effective October 1, 2022

Lunch $3.50

Extra Entree $2.00

Extra Sides $1.00 (fries, mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, buttered noodles)

Extra Fruits and Vegetables $.50

Extra Desserts $.75

 

Thank you for your understanding and support.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED

St. Veronica School is looking to increase our substitute teaching list for the current school year. Do you know someone who would make an exceptional addition to our contact list? Please click here for a list of the steps needed to apply as a substitute teacher.  

HIGH SCHOOL SHADOWING POLICY FOR 8TH GRADERS

Choosing a high school is a very important decision. Shadow days are afforded to our 8th graders to help them make the most educated decision possible. Students are encouraged to schedule shadow days during days when St. Veronica School is not in session. In the event that a school day must be used for shadowing, the following policy will be utilized: 


  1. 8th graders will be permitted to have 3 excused absences due to shadow days.   
  2. Parents should email or call the middle school teachers and the school office prior to missing school for shadow experiences.  
  3. Students are responsible for any and all work missed due to shadow days.  

HIGH SCHOOL SHADOW DAYS & OPEN HOUSES

It's that time of year to visit area high schools for Shadow Days, Open Houses, and other fun events geared toward middle school students. Plan your visits with these quick links:


Archbishop Moeller High School

Elder High School

McNicholas High School

Mount Notre Dame

Saint Ursula Academy

St. Xavier High School

The Summit Country Day School

Ursuline Academy

HSPT FOR 8TH GRADERS

High School Placement Test registration is now open through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati registration portal. Registration deadline is November 16.


8th Graders may choose to take a prep course for the High School Placement Test. Some Catholic High Schools offer a Fall HSPT Prep Course. Schools with published prep courses (to date) are linked below:


Archbishop Moeller High School

McNicholas High School

Mount Notre Dame

Saint Ursula Academy

St. Xavier High School

Ursuline Academy

PTO NEWS

KROGER REWARDS

Do you have a Kroger Rewards card? Did you know you can help our school by adding St. Veronica to receive community rewards? It's easy!! Follow this link to find out how!

 

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

ATHLETICS NEWS

ATTENTION ST. VERONICA ATHLETES! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

We have extended the deadline 1 week to ensure all players have a chance to sign up for the basketball season. Practices for girls begin in 3 weeks, so please register TODAY! A $50 late fee will be instituted on all registrations after Sunday 9/25 at 11:59.


St. Veronica’s basketball program is open to boys and girls who are students or REP students in 3rd-8th grades.

 

  • $75.00 Registration Fee
  • There will be a $50 late registration fee for registrations received after deadline and spot on team is not guaranteed.
  • $75.00 Annual Booster Fee if not yet paid in fall for volleyball, cross country, or golf.
  • Information regarding evaluations will be communicated as player numbers and dates are finalized.


Girls Basketball Registration

  • Registration Deadline 11:59pm on Sunday 9/25/22
  • Practices begin 10/17/22
  • Season runs 11/5/22 thru 01/15/23

https://svab.sportngin.com/register/form/449291525 


Boys Basketball Registration

  • Registration Deadline 11:59pm on Sunday 9/25/22
  • Practices begin 11/01/22
  • Season runs 12/02/22 thru 02/12/23

https://svab.sportngin.com/register/form/791134556 


K-2nd Hoopsters Registration

  • Registration Deadline 11:59pm on Sunday 9/25/22
  • Sessions run 10/15/22 thru 11/19/22

https://svab.sportngin.com/register/form/418368884

A MESSAGE FROM ST. GERTRUDE/SASEAS WRESTLING

I am the head coach for the wrestling program for the Catholic Bulldogs Wrestling team. I also coach the Varsity football team where we have some of the SVTM kids on a merged team and we are having a lot of fun together. Your parishioners and students of the St. Veronica Church community are absolutely welcome to join our wrestling team! 


Reach out with questions:

Jonathan Fritinger 

St. Gertrude/SASEAS Wrestling 

513-405-9634

Wrestling Head Coach & Program Co-Coordinator-SGS 

PARISH NEWS

DONUT SOCIAL VOLUNTEER NEEDED

The Parish is looking for a volunteer to head up the monthly Sunday Morning Donut Socials (starts after the 8:00am Mass, ends before the 11:30am Mass). For more information, or to volunteer, call the parish office 513-528-1622 x100.

St. Veronica Church will be conducting TRAINING for eligible students and adults for the Ministry of Altar Server. Students must be at least attending 5th grade. There will be 2 mandatory training dates and a 3rd date will be available, if necessary. Students must attend both sessions.

 

Training Dates/Times:

Sundays, September 18th and 25th / 6:00pm -7:30pm.

(If needed, Sunday evening, October 2 will be available)

 

Parents: Be prepared by week 2 of training to provide the Mass or Masses your child will be able to commit to serving Mass.

 

Please contact Rick Krieger, Server Coordinator at: rick.krieger100@gmail.com with any questions or assistance, you may need.

 

May God Bless You,

 

Rick Krieger

ST. VERONICA PARISH SCHOOL
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