Visit St. Viator School at our Open House on January 28th

Find out what St. Viator can offer your child at our Open House on Saturday, January 28th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The strong curriculum at St. Viator School includes the recently launched Rosetta Stone language learning program, the fine arts program Art Zone, a dedicated science lab, the Junior Great Books reading program and an up-to-date computer lab.  Visit our entire school and meet some of our faculty, staff, and parents who will be able to answer all your questions.  After the open house join us for 5:00 mass in the church as we celebrate the kick-off to Catholic Schools Week.  St. Viator School is located in the heart of historic Old Irving Park.  For more information, please call the school office at 773-545-2173.

Skate with Santa this Sunday, December 11th!

Sunday, December 11^th
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. Viator's Gymnasium, 3644 N. Kedvale Avenue

Bring your own roller skates or rent a pair for $1.  This unique winter festival sponsored by the Parent Association will have holiday crafts, photos with Santa, a hot chocolate bar and holiday cupcake decorating! Contact the school office at 773.545.2173 to purchase tickets in advance.  Tickets are $3 per child and will be sold at the door.  

Start your holiday shopping early at Mistletoe Market!

Sunday, December 4^th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. Viator’s Gymnasium, 3644 N. Kedvale Avenue

The St. Viator Parent Association invites you to the 1^st annual Mistletoe Market craft fair.  There will be lots of unique gifts just in time for the holidays including handmade jewelry and accessories, children’s gifts, sweets, Christmas décor and much more.  Be sure to check out the homemade baked goods at St. Viator’s own sweet table too!  For questions or to request a table, please contact stviatorsale@yahoo.com.

Come out & play at Primary Gym Saturday, November 19th

Primary Gym is a program held twice a month on Saturday mornings from 8:30-10:00 in the St. Viator Gym, 3644 N. Kedvale Avenue.  Children age 3 through 3rd grade and their families who either attend St. Viator or live in the surrounding community are invited to the gym for some play time, basketball, baseball, soccer, scooters, floor hockey, parachute, tunnels and more!  The program runs November through April and the cost is $20 per family for the year.  Visit our Primary Gym page for all the 2011/2012 dates and to print our consent form.  Hope to see you there!

St. Viator Teacher Wins ‘Heart of the School’ Award

The Office of Catholic Schools gives recognition to outstanding, unique, and innovative accomplishments by individuals in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Congratulations to Mrs. Kathleen Johnson, the middle grade math and 7th grade homeroom teacher at St. Viator, for winning the 'Heart of the School' Award for innovation and creativity!  Mrs. Johnson is one of only two Chicago Archdiocesan teachers to win in this category.   In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Johnson has also coordinated student participation in the St. Scholastica Academy ‘Math Carnival’, Enrichment Programs, and leads the Yoga with Drama Club at St. Viator.  Mrs. Johnson graciously acknowledges that she feels lucky to teach at a school where her creativity is encouraged.  In recognition of the award the Coleman Group, in conjunction with Office Max, presented Mrs. Johnson with two huge boxes containing a variety of school supplies.
Everyone at St. Viator is very proud and feels fortunate to have of Mrs. Johnson teaching our students!