The Viking Voice

May 8, 2025

Dear Viking Families,

This month, we joyfully honor a special devotion to Mary, whose unwavering love and faithfulness to the Lord serve as a beautiful example for us all. We are truly blessed to look to her as a model of unconditional love for Jesus.

We also celebrate an exciting milestone for our First Communicants as they receive the Eucharist for the very first time. What a special opportunity to deepen their relationships with Christ!

As we embrace this season of renewal and growth, I invite you to keep our school community in your prayers. May God continue to guide us through the many new experiences and blessings that await us in these final weeks of the school year.

God Bless,

Stephanie Woodall, Principal

Pringles and Pop Collection | May 12 - 16

The St. Veronica Festival is quickly approaching. Our students and families are asked to help with donations for the Pringle Toss and Pop Toss booths. Students who bring a donation of a can of Pringles Preschool- 3rd grade) or a 2-liter of pop (4th-8th grades) during the week of May 12-16 may have out of uniform tops with uniform bottoms on Monday, May 19. Thank you in advance for supporting our annual St. Veronica Festival!

Art Menges Technology Scholarship Applications

Last week, the Art Menges Technology Scholarship applications were distributed to students in grades 6 and 7. All applications are due Thursday, May 15. Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Dumford in the school office. Additional details can be found below.

Thank You PTO!

THANK YOU to Mrs. Kate Fore, her team, and PTO for spoiling our faculty and staff this week with goodies each day! We appreciate the thought that went into planning Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and are very grateful for our wonderful parents and students!

Last Day of School | May 30

Students in grades PS-7 will attend their final day of school on May 30. All students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM. All of our local districts have confirmed that students will have busing available this day for our early dismissal. A dismissal form must be submitted for all K-7 students by May 27. If you have not already done so, please be sure to complete this form as soon as possible.

May 5-9

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (details below)

May 9

Grandparents Day with 1st Grade | 9:00 - 11:00 AM

May 10-11

First Holy Communion Weekend at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

May 12-16

Pringles & Pop Collection

May 12

Middle School Theater Camp Auditions | 3:00 - 4:30 PM

May 14

Mass & "Mercy" Virtue Awards | 9:00 AM

Elementary Theater Camp Auditions | 3:00 - 4:45 PM

May 16

SPIRIT DAY

May 17-18

First Holy Communion Weekend at St. Veronica

May 19

Pringles & Pop Collection Out-of-Uniform Tops

Kindergarten Field Trip

MORE EVENTS

Bumper Stickers

Families returning for the 2025-2026 school year should have received a St. Veronica School bumper sticker, sent home with the youngest child. If you would like to have additional stickers ($3 each), please complete this form. The charge will then be added to your FACTS account.

Get in on the ACTION at the St. Veronica Summer Festival!

Make this summer one to remember! The St. Veronica Summer Festival is your chance to give back, connect with others, and have a blast doing it. Volunteer to help support our event—every helping hand makes a big impact.

Step up. Join in. Make a difference.

Media Sale Donations

Now accepting Media Sale donations for the St. Veronica Festival. We are looking for books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles. No VCR tapes, please. Drop off in the St. Veronica Narthex after any Mass, or in the St. Veronica Parish Office, M-F 9am-4pm. Contact jmcmanus@saintmarymagdalene.org with any questions.

Flea Market Donations

Save up your gently used toys, games, sporting equipment, home décor, and more for a second chance in a new home and help raise funds for St. Veronica Festival.

Accepted Items: baby/toddler items, books, fitness equipment, small furniture items (gently used), garden supplies, holiday items, and decorations, home décor, collectables, home improvement supplies, knick knack items, jewelry, lamps, religious items, toys, tools, vintage items

Not Accepted Items: armoires, desks, bedding, clothing, computers and outdated electronics, headboards, dirty or stained items, large furniture pieces, paint, plastic Tupperware/food storage, stuffed animals, food, televisions (unless a working flatscreen)

Drop off dates/times:

June 1, 8, 15 from 10:30am - 12:30pm

Contact Tracy Moran with questions tracymoran@foresthills.edu

Reserve Your 2024-2025 Yearbook!

Click here to reserve your yearbook.
Only a few extras will be ordered, so don't delay!
Order deadline is Friday, May 30th.
Charge will be added to FACTS account for payment.
Yearbooks will be distributed in the Fall of 2025.

Fine Arts Elective for Incoming 5th - 8th Graders

Incoming students in grades 5-8 are asked to select a Fine Arts focus for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have not already done so, please make your student's selection using one of the links below. Selections are due by Friday, May 16.

7th & 8th Grade

5th & 5th Grade

Attention Incoming 7th Graders

All students entering 7th grade in the 2025-2026 school year are required by Ohio School Law to show proof of the Tdap and MCV4 vaccinations prior to the start of school. Vaccinations can be obtained now until the first day of 7th grade. Complete and return this form or an updated Immunization Record from your physician with these vaccination dates. Forms can be returned to school with your student, faxed to (513) 528-0513, or mailed to St. Veronica School Health Office, 4475 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244.

A Letter from PTO

Please read this letter from PTO regarding end of year gifts.

Scholarship Opportunity

In memory of Mr. Art Menges, who passed away in 2018, St. Veronica Church and School is proud to offer an annual scholarship in his honor. Mr. Menges was a beloved teacher and technology enthusiast who inspired students with his kindness, dedication, and passion for learning.

To carry on his legacy, a scholarship of up to $500 will be awarded to a rising (2025-2026) 7th or 8th grade student at St. Veronica School. Click here for more details on how to apply.

2025-2026 EdChoice

EdChoice applications are open for the 2025-2026 school year. Complete an EdChoice Renewal Form 2025-2026 for each returning student, and/or an EdChoice Request Form 2025-2026 if you have a new K-8 student. Electronic signatures are not accepted by the EdChoice office - you must sign the form.

You must also submit a recent utility bill (less than 90 days old) as proof of address. The bill must include the service and billing address - it cannot be a partial bill. You may also choose an alternate from the Acceptable Proof of Address list if you do not have a utility bill.

If you have not yet applied, send the above documents to edchoice@stveronica.org asap.

Income Verification - Do I need to reverify?

1. Enrolling a new K-8 sibling? No.

2. Increase in income? No.

3. Decrease in income? Optional, but suggested.

4. New household member? Optional, but suggested.

5. Family Poverty Level (FPL) at or below 200%? Yes! You must reverify your income to maintain low income status. If you do not reverify, you will be responsible for the difference between tuition and the award amount.

Spirit Day - Volunteers Needed

Spirit Day is Friday, May 16 and we would love to have your help! SafeParish-approved volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:15 AM (sign in at the front office and report to the gym) and games will begin at 9:00 AM. Games will wrap up around 11:10 AM and it would be very much appreciated if volunteers could stick around to help with lunch and equipment clean up. Click here to volunteer.

Spirit Family Color Assignments

Each Spirit Family is 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! Please note - the following 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!