Mrs. Montie's Weekly current weekly letter sent via the Option C email communication system will also be posted here each week throughout the school year. If you are not receiving emails from Option C please contact Mrs. Booth in the school office immediatley at Mbooth@stbl.org to check the email on file.
Dear SBS Parents,
What a great week as we welcomed our youngest learners to St. Bernadette. Our Preschool students bring such delight to our school with their smiles and lighthearted spirits. They truly are a delight! Our older students are adjusting to the routine and schedule of the school day. Please assist them with this by ensuring your child(ren) get(s) adequate sleep each evening and a healthy breakfast in the morning.
On Friday, 9/11, we had a school wide prayer service, praying during this year of hope, for our Bernie’s community, our country and our world. We included all those who serve us, our police, our military, and our first responders who risk their lives for our safety.
On Friday, September 18th, St. Bernadette School will GO GOLD in support of Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Students may donate $1 and dress down in gold/yellow. At lunch, water ice will be sold for $1. Virtual students are encouraged to join us at home as we stand up to cancer and stand in prayerful support of those fighting this courageous battle.
We have received word that Archbishop Perez will be visiting our school later this month. We are honored to welcome him. I will share more details as they become available.
Back to School Information Night
Children are not permitted to attend the Back to School nights. All adults attending must wear a mask. Back to School Night for 7th and 8th grade parents will be in O’Brien Hall this Tuesday, September 15th . Parents will not be coming to the classrooms due to keeping the classroom environment clean. One parent per child, please.
TIC TOK WARNING
I received a warning from a concerned parent regarding TIK TOK. Malvern Prep sent out a statement to parents that a disturbing video clip was out there created by a man who died by suicide. The video was showing up in the “just for you” section of the platform, and it appeared in a person's Tik Tok stream without any warning. PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD ON SOCIAL MEDIA to protect them.
Dining Under the Stars
If you are tired of cooking (I know I am) and are looking for some delicious food and the best community of friends, then please join us on Saturday, September 19th for a SAFE, SOCIALLY DISTANCED Dining Under the Stars. Please read the attached flyer for more information.
Special thanks to all who contributed Raffle Baskets for the event. I am extremely grateful to Mrs. Jeanne McCall-Bianco, Mrs. Stacey Donohue, Mr. Matt Rossi and Mr. Mike Thornton for all of their work to make the evening fun for all and to raise funds for our school. We are a blessed school community as so many come together in faith and fellowship.
St. Bernadette Christmas Bazaar - vendor space is available!
Save the date for the annual St. Bernadette Home & School Association Christmas Bazaar - Sunday, October 11th, 1-4 pm in the school parking lot. The date for the event has been moved up and will be held outside for social distancing in the parking lots. Vendors wanted! If you or someone you know sells unique craft items and would like to reserve a vendor spot, details are attached and we have an online registration form: https://forms.gle/
Scrip Program
Did you know you can SAVE money on St. Bernadette tuition? Use scrip gift cards to buy groceries, gas and everything else you’re already buying and earn rebates towards tuition. It’s easy, rewarding, and fits right into your busy schedule. Start saving today! Scrip gift cards can be purchased on Sunday mornings in the Wright Center from 9:30-11:00 am, entrance on Turner Ave. See enrollment information, attached. To learn more about the scrip program, please visit: https://www.st-bernadette.org/
May God bless your week with peace, joy and good health!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Joanne Montie
Principal
2020
Dear SBS Parents,
What a great first week of school we enjoyed! The children and teachers were energized and more than ready to be back for learning, enjoying friendships and being present for one another. Some of our virtual learners joined in and the rest of our virtual learners will be joining us tomorrow. This blended model promises to be an adventurous challenge for all of us. We are ready.
This week we welcome our youngest learners to our school. PreK 3 and PreK 4 children begin their educational journey at Bernie’s tomorrow. It promises to be a day of joy and unexpected surprises as these precious little ones join us. Please remember to adhere to our dismissal times as PreK dismissal is from 2:15 to 2:30 from our recess yard. PreK parents may drive out of the yard until 2:35. Kindergarten dismissal is at 2:40 and 1st through 8 grades begins at 2:45. Once Kindergarten enters the school yard, no one may drive out, until directed by a staff member. Please remember that NO ONE MAY BACK OUT OF THE RECESS YARD. It happened once last week. It is extremely unsafe for our children and our staff.
Back to School Information Night
Children are not permitted to attend the Back to School nights. All adults attending must wear a mask.
Back to School Nights will be in O’Brien Hall. Parents will not be coming to the classrooms due to keeping the classroom environment clean. If you are unable to attend, please contact your child's teacher(s).
Grades 1 and 2: One parent per child may attend, Tuesday, September 8th; 7pm O’Brien Hall.
Grades 3 and 4: One parent per child may attend, Wednesday, September 9th; 7pm O’Brien Hall.
Grades 5 and 6: One parent per child may attend, Thursday, September 10th; 7pmO’BrienHall.
Grades 7 and 8: One parent per child may attend, Tuesday, September 15th; 7pm O’Brien Hall.
Thank you
Last week, I accidentally omitted a very important acknowledgement. Jay and Caroline Tamaccio, parents of Lila, donated a water filling station for our 2nd floor. This has allowed us to have one water filling station per floor. With the predicted heat this week, we are extra grateful for this generosity!
Scrip Program
Did you know you can SAVE money on St. Bernadette tuition? Use scrip gift cards to buy groceries, gas and everything else you’re already buying and earn rebates towards tuition. It’s easy, rewarding, and fits right into your busy schedule. Start saving today! Scrip gift cards can be purchased on Sunday mornings in the Wright Center from 9:30-11:00 am, entrance on Turner Ave. See enrollment information, attached. To learn more about the scrip program, please visit: https://www.st-bernadette.org/
Enjoy Labor Day! I am grateful to all those who labor each day to keep us safe and our democracy strong. I am grateful for the men and women who came before us and those who continue to peacefully work for justice and equality for all. I am especially grateful during this pandemic for all of our healthcare workers and doctors caring for the sick and for their work towards creating a vaccine. At the beginning of this school year, I am so grateful to the dedicated faculty and staff of St. Bernadette School who labor in the love of children and our Catholic faith to bring your children closer to the hearts of Jesus and Mary while providing them an excellent education. As we continue this journey may each of us use our faith in a loving and compassionate God as our moral guide and may our lives be examples of peace and hope for our children. Let us pray for one another and our Bernie’s school community.
God bless,
Mrs. Joanne Montie
Principal