Student Life
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After School Activities
The following clubs are available to expand children’s horizon’s beyond the classroom:
After School Enrichment Classes
A number of after-school activities are provided by third party businesses. Classes we have hosted have been chess, art, STEM and cooking. Selections vary each year.
Battle of the Books
In this group, 4th-6th graders read novels as a team and then participate in quizzes based on the novels. SJV teams compete against each other to move on to the next level, competing with other schools in the area. Click here for the 2024-2025 reading list.
First Lego League
FIRST® LEGO® League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. This is a parent led club for each age group. Contact Shannon Wessing for more information.
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Athletics
Athletics is an active component of parish life at Saint John Vianney, bringing together children from SJV Parish School and our Christian Formation program. The Athletic Committee has approved SJV’s participation in the following sports:
Registration dates and information is provided to parents through our parent newsletter.
Additional athletics information can be found at sjvathletics.org.
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Performing Arts
Band
All 4th-8th graders are welcome to join the Band program. Students may choose from the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto sax, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn/euphonium, tuba, or percussion.
Paid in semester installments, each student meets for a 20 minute private lesson during the school day and 1 group lesson per week after school.
Click here or contact Band Director, Scott Paukner, for further information.
Strings Orchestra
All K5-8th graders are welcome to join the Orchestra program.
Paid in semester installments, each student meets for a 20 minute private lesson during the school day and 1 group lesson per week after school (1st-8th).
Click here or contact Orchestra Director, Rena Ayala, for further information.
Piano Lessons
All K5-8th grade students may take piano lessons. Paid in two installments, each student receives a 30 minute lesson each week. Recitals, worship opportunities and competitions are part of this program.
Click here or contact Piano Instructor, Grace Sorenson, for further information.
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts Department sponsors a Spring musical and the “Vianney Varieties” talent show. The annual productions encourage students to attain exposure, understanding and experience in fine arts.Vianney Varieties
Spring Musical
During Catholic Schools Week, students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to participate in the school’s talent show, Vianney Varieties. This event showcases many talents that our students have outside of the classroom, such as singing, dancing, acting, and playing an instrument.
In the early winter days of school, students in grades 6–8 have the opportunity to try out for the school musical, performed in the spring. Musicals range from the traditional such as Fiddler on the Roof and Music Man to contemporary shows such as High School Musical, Seussical and Mary Poppins.
In addition to singing and acting positions, students participate in stage hand roles (lights, audio, scenery). The spring show selection is generally announced in the fall. Tryouts are held in December. Information will be coming in the late fall regarding the auditions.
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Scouting
Saint John Vianney has a rich history in the Scouting tradition. For over 50 years the families of SJV have supported Cub Scout Pack 71 (for boys in 1st through 5th grade) and Boy Scout Troop 71 (for boys 11 to 17). Girl Scout troops have been supported at SJV for many decades as well. SJV also sponsors Venturing Crew 71 for young men and women ages 14 to 21.
The Scout programs are open to parish and community members. Youth do not have to be Catholic to join the parish Scouting program, nor do they need to be members of Saint John Vianney. Scout members of the parish also belong to other Scout Troops chartered by their school.
Our Scouts are celebrated on the first Sunday of February commemorating the anniversary of Scouting in America. As a parish, we recognize the efforts of every Scout especially when they earn Catholic religious awards. During Scout Sunday, Saint John Vianney recognizes parish member Scouts who have completed Catholic religious awards or medals.The Scout Law states that a “Scout is Reverent” and scouts of all ages promise to do their “Duty to God.” These values strengthen youth character in their family, community, and faith.
Scout History
When the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on February 8, 1910, Americans were driving Stanley Steamer automobiles, earning an average of $750 a year, and paying little more than 30 cents for a gallon of milk. The national debt was a mere billion dollars.While all of these things seem out of place today, Scouting remains a vital organization with a mission and purpose that is more relevant today than ever before. In 2010, the Boy Scouts of America celebrated its centennial anniversary milestone with a rallying call that was heard across the nation. In 2012, the Girl Scouts of America will have their celebration.
Having served more than 100 million members since its founding, the Scouting has made a lasting and positive imprint on the fabric of the nation. Its mission—“to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law” — enables Scouting to address many issues that are important to young people and families, including health, civility, education, leadership, diversity and service to others.
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