Charger Chronicle

Here, we share the heartbeat of St. Victor School—news, events, and reflections from our classrooms and community. Each post offers a glimpse of how we form students as faith-filled individuals, lifelong learners, and caring citizens.

Student decorates a Christmas tree with red poinsettias as part of St. Victor School’s participation in Christmas in the Park, celebrating the Season of Joy, creativity, and gratitude during Advent.

The Season of Joy: Celebrating Light, Creativity, and Gratitude at St. Victor School

During the Season of Joy, St. Victor School celebrates Advent through creativity, gratitude, and community. From student-decorated Christmas in the Park trees to an evening of carols, Las Posadas, and cherished traditions, students learn to share their gifts, practice kindness, and reflect on what truly matters. These moments reveal how faith, joy, and community come together to nurture children with purpose and care.

FAITH & VALUES

Jessica Paige Glenn

Dec 17, 20254 min read

Middle school student leaders stand in a row holding colorful signs that spell “THANKFUL,” with fall leaf designs at each end. The St. Victor School crest is centered over the image, highlighting the school’s spirit of gratitude and community.

A Season of Gratitude: How St. Victor Students Learn to Give, Serve, and Grow

Discover how St. Victor students practice gratitude through meaningful service projects this Thanksgiving. Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders share early updates: writing letters to troops, decorating Thanksgiving meals with Loaves & Fishes, and recycling cans to support Dominican Scholarships. These projects reflect our Catholic values and whole-child learning approach.

FAITH & VALUES

Jessica Paige Glenn

Nov 25, 20253 min read

A child in a red St. Victor School shirt browses colorful Scholastic Book Fair shelves, holding a Level 1 book titled “Kitty School.” The St. Victor School crest is centered over the image.

Charged Up to Read: Growing a Community of Lifelong Learners at St. Victor School

Each November, St. Victor School celebrates a joyful month of reading through our Read-A-Thon and Scholastic Book Fair. These traditions nurture lifelong learners, spark curiosity, and strengthen our Parent Partnership. Students explore new stories, families read together, and our community comes alive with a shared love of books.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Nov 19, 20255 min read

Two preschool students at St. Victor School concentrate on a classroom art activity, using scissors and colorful paper trays. Their hands-on work reflects the school’s play-based approach that builds early learning skills through creativity and exploration.

The Power of Early Learning: Building Bright Futures from the Start

At St. Victor School, every big dream begins with a Little Charger. Our preschool and kindergarten programs balance play-based exploration with a strong academic foundation in phonics, literacy, and social-emotional learning — helping every child grow in confidence, faith, and curiosity as a lifelong learner.

ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM

Jessica Paige Glenn

Nov 12, 20254 min read

St. Victor junior high students volunteer at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, living their Student Learning Expectations as caring and responsible citizens through faith in action.

Growing with Purpose: Student Learning Expectations in Action

Discover how St. Victor School helps students grow with purpose through our Student Learning Expectations — becoming Children of Faith, Lifelong Learners, and Caring & Responsible Citizens. At our San Jose Catholic school, learning is hands-on, values-driven, and rooted in faith, curiosity, and compassion.

FAITH & VALUES

Jessica Paige Glenn

Oct 15, 20253 min read