THE VIKING VOICE

May 16, 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Dear Parents and Guardians:


Over the last few weeks, I have enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on this year at St. Veronica School.  Each day brings new opportunities and challenges for our Vikings. There are so many blessings in our Viking Community; each one comes with a celebration of our Catholic faith!  


These sentiments are echoed as new families visit my office for the first time. I often ask them, “What brought you to St. Veronica?”  While their responses vary, they often involve experiences with one of our families and the positive experiences you have had at St. Veronica. Word of mouth is our best seller!  But the experience for these new families does not stop there. By simply walking through the halls, each prospective family is greeted by students who smile and share their joy.  They offer our typical high five as they walk by. Our visitors also comment on the classroom dynamics, student behavior, and overall great work being done throughout the building. Our students not only represent themselves, but our school and your families in classic fashion.


There are so many reasons to be proud of our St. Veronica School. The list could go on and on. But it’s safe to say I count my blessings each day!


God bless, 

Stephanie 



Last Day of School Early Dismissal - PLEASE READ

Students in grades PS-7 will be dismissed at 11:30am on our last day of school - Friday, May 24. We will not dismiss any student to a bus, friend, or relative unless this form is completed and submitted by the deadline.  Please submit one form per K-7 student; all preschoolers will dismiss to the car line. Click here to complete the dismissal form.


1. There will be NO afternoon Latchkey on this day. There will be morning Latchkey only.


2. West Clermont and Milford will provide dismissal transportation at 11:30am. Batavia will NOT provide dismissal transportation - Batavia District students must get picked up in the car line at 11:30am.


3. Students MAY NOT be dismissed to the office.


4. Complete and submit this form as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, May 22.


5. Phone calls and emails to make a change to this form WILL NOT be accepted on the last day!


SRO Survey

Would you be in favor of adding a SRO to our school staff? Refer to last week's Viking Voice for more details. Click here to share your response.  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


May 17

Spirit Wear Day

1st Grade Grandparent Day | 9:00-10:30AM


May 21

Preschool Year-End Celebration | 9:00AM

Kinder. Year-End Celebration | 10:00AM


May 22

Spirit Day


May 23

8th Grade Brunch | 9:00AM

8th Grade Graduation | 6:30PM


May 24

Last Day of School | 11:30am Dismissal


June 21-23

Summer Festival

VIKING CAFE


May Lunch Menu

QUICK LINKS


2024-2025 Registration

2024-2025 Scholarship Opportunities

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

2023-2024 Parent/Student Handbook

SafeParish Registration

OptionC

Arrival & Dismissal Map

U Sports Uniforms & Spirit Wear

Schoolbelles Uniforms (code S2017)

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS | SUMMER CAMPS



SUA Summer Camps

McNick Summer Camps

Mercy McAuley Summer Camps

Elder HSPT Prep Camp

MND Grade School Events

Ursuline Athletics Camps

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EdChoice Renewals

Several families have not submitted their student's EdChoice renewal application for 2024-2025. A reminder email was sent earlier this week, with a deadline of May 24. Please submit your renewal application and supporting documentation to edchoice@stveronica.org. Contact Shelly Arnold with any questions - sarnold@stveronica.org or 513-528-0442.


A Message From the Health Office

All medication kept at school must be picked up on or before the last day of school. All medications (controlled, over-the-counter, Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc.) must be picked up by a parent/guardian. Any medication not picked up will be destroyed and thrown away. No medications will be sent home with students. Any medication to be taken in the upcoming school year will require a new signed physician plan and matching medication label on the container at the beginning of the 2024-2025 year. New orders are required every school year. Contact Stephanie Ghearing (sghearing@stveronica.org or 513.528.0442 ext 205) with questions.


A Message From PTO

Click HERE to read a message from PTO regarding end of year gifts.


Yearbooks

Order your 2023-2024 yearbooks today! Paper order forms were sent home with students, or you can click HERE to print a new one. Orders are due by May 17.


Faith Formation Calendar 2024-2025

Please add these Faith Formation Sacraments dates to your calendar as they pertain to your family.

Spirit Day is Wednesday May 22nd! Mass will be in the morning and games will begin afterward around 10:00am. Click here to volunteer. Each Spirit Family will be assigned a color to wear on Spirit Day. Wear any shirt, shorts (of appropriate length), headbands, or fun accessories! Please, no face or body paint!

Color Assignments for Spirit Families:

(Please note - these color assignments are by Spirit Family group, NOT by homeroom teacher! If you or your child are unsure of their Spirit Family group, contact your child’s homeroom teacher for assistance!)


  • Mrs. Martin's Family- red
  • Ms. Phifer's Family- orange
  • Miss Minardi's Family- yellow
  • Miss White's Family- green
  • Mrs. Field's Family- blue
  • Miss Sarley's Family- purple
  • Miss Campbell's Family- black
  • Mrs. Whitney's Family- pink
  • Mrs. Vanover's Family- white
  • Miss Beiting's Family- red
  • Mrs. Fisher's Family- orange
  • Ms. Glaab's Family- yellow
  • Mr. Crist's Family- green
  • Mrs. Peavley's Family- blue
  • Mrs. Johnson's Family- purple
  • Mrs. Sabla's/Mrs. Vilvens' Family- black
  • Mrs. Keuffer's Family- pink
  • Mr. Gardner's/Mrs. Colaco's Family- white

The St. Veronica Summer Festival is June 21-23, 2024. We greatly value our school community and their financial support of the festival each year. Below are some opportunities for families to play a part in its success. 


Family Sponsorship For 2024, we will have family sponsorships as part of additional support for this event.  Families giving at least a $100 donation will receive two St. Veronica Festival mugs with two beer tickets. Mugs can be used throughout the weekend for beer refills with the purchase of additional tickets. Please mail your form with enclosed check by May 31, 2024. Form


Flea Market The Festival Flea Market is back! Begin to dig out your treasures that can be donated to be sold at the Flea Market. Drop off is scheduled for June 2, 9, and 16 from 10:30am - 12:30pm by the school gym/cafeteria entrance.  More details on accepted items  


Used Media Sale Please donate your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles to the Used Media Sale. Donations can be dropped off in the Narthex after any Mass or in the school office before May 24. Donations after May 24 can be dropped off at the parish office.


Sign-ups Please help make the festival a success by singing up to volunteer to work. We cannot run the festival without the support of everyone! SignUp Genius

Fall 2024 St. Veronica Golf and Cross Country Registration Information


5th-8th Grade Boys and Girls Golf Team

•players will receive shirt and hat

•golf players need to supply their own clubs

•practices 2 times per week

•registration closes 5/26

•$200 fee to play, $75 Booster fee per family per year

•$50 late fee for registration after 5/26; please note that a spot on the team is not guaranteed after the deadline


5th-8th Grade Boys and Girls Cross Country

•practices 2 times per week at Clepper Park

•$85 registration fee to play, $75 Booster fee per family per year

•$50 late fee for registration after 5/26; please note that a spot on the team is not guaranteed after the deadline


Register HERE

Roger Bacon High School Underwater Hockey Summer Camp 

In June 2024, the Roger Bacon High School Underwater Hockey Team will host its 16th annual Roger Bacon Underwater Hockey summer camp for incoming (or rising) 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Current junior high students will have fun learning the fundamentals of the exciting and unique sport of underwater hockey. The camp will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, 2024. The camp will be held at Xavier University in the O’Connor Sports Center pool, and the cost is $125. The deadline to register for our camp is Friday, May 31.    


Parents should register their daughter or son for our camp through the Roger Bacon website at the following link: https://www.rogerbacon.org/about/summer-camps 


Please contact Coach Paul “Doc” Wittekind at underwaterhockey@rogerbacon.org for more information.  


See you in the pool!  

ST. VERONICA

CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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