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,
 

Our Christmas Concert will be held Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 PM in our church. We ask that the children in grades 1 through 8 be in O’Brien Hall at 6:30 PM dressed in their Sunday best. This evening is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. Our children’s voices and pure hearts awaken in each of us the childlike wonder at the heart of the holiday season. All of us are looking forward to this beautiful evening. The Nativity presentation will also be livestreamed for extended family to enjoy. 

Our PreK and Kindergarten Christmas shows are also sure to delight. The first floor is alive with song as our youngest learners prepare for their performances. Our early childhood teachers have shared more information about these presentations.

• PreK 4 - Wednesday, December 15th 10am St. Bernadette Church
• PreK 3 - Thursday, December 16th 8:30am in the Gym
• Kindergarten - Friday, December 17th 10am  St. Bernadette Church

FIRST IN MATH

Congratulations to all of the students who have achieved the following levels in First in Math through diligence and hard work:

• Grand Champion (10,000+ stickers): Sophia Gutberlet
• Champion (7,500 - 9,999 stickers): Hannah Kenefick
• Mastermind (5,500 - 7,499 stickers): Hannah Benner and Kallum Roselle
• Genius (4,000 - 5,499 stickers): Drew Detweiler, Zayne Molley, and Daphne Ta
• Mathematician (3,000 - 3,999 stickers): London Sky White, Emma McGovern, Corey Detweiler, Sean Coyne, Liam Dustin, Jack Coyne, and Cailin Carty
• Expert (2,000 - 2,999 stickers): Luke Sheridan, Michael Thornton, Vinnicia Jallah, Lyla Otis, Brenna McCormick, PJ Quinn, Haley Duong, Aliza Rivera, Matthew Gutberlet, Gianna DeSantis, Allie Benner, and JJ Edwards
• Ace (1,000 - 1,999 stickers): Cara Jaskelewicz, Zoe Carter, Morgan Seamon, Thomas McLaughlin, and Marissa Lancianese

We are so proud of these students and their achievements!



REPORT CARDS

Online Report Cards for grades K through 8 will be available to view on Monday, December 13th. Parents may access them though the Option C portal. Contact Mrs. Booth at mbooth@stbl.org if you need assistance.



HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION EVENTS

CHICK-FIL-A SPECIAL LUNCH
The link is now open for the December 17, 2021 Home & School Chick Fil A Special Lunch. Orders will be accepted through the Google form until Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:59 PM.  Reach out to Jennifer Scamuffa (jkscamuffa@gmail.com) with any questions. Please complete the Google form below to submit your orders. 

CHICK-FIL-A DECEMBER ORDERS

SANTA'S SECRET SHOP
Santa’s Secret Shop is back for IN PERSON shopping this year! Santa's Secret Shop will take place during school hours on Thursday 12/9 and Friday 12/10. Money envelopes and shopping checklists will be sent home with students this Monday. We are so looking forward to seeing the joy on your children's faces as they pick out Christmas gifts for their loved ones!  If you are available to help with shopping, check out, and/or wrapping, we would greatly appreciate your time. Any questions, contact Jaclyn McDevitt@ jaclyn.p.mcdevitt@gmail.com. Visit the website linked below to sign up as a volunteer.

SANTA'S SECRET SHOP VOLUNTEERS

BERNIE'S EXPRESS DAY
On Wednesday, December 22nd, our Home and School Association has planned some  special treats for our students. The students in grades PreK through 8 will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies prepared by Santa’s elves, who look remarkably like our phenomenal Home and School Board Members. They will also watch the classic movie The Polar Express with their classmates. The cost of the event is $5.00 per student. Students may wear their pre-ordered T-shirt for the day and dress down. Bernie Bear has sent a special invitation to Santa, and both Bernie and Santa will be on hand to add to the fun and excitement of the day!

SCRIP - TUITION REBATE PROGRAM

Don't forget to plan ahead when you Christmas shop and give gift cards this holiday season! Earn St. Bernadette tuition rebates by purchasing gift cards from Shop with Scrip. Scrip gift cards can be purchased on Sunday mornings in the Wright Center from 9:30-11:00 am, entrance on Turner Ave. It's never too late to start earning rebates, sign up and start saving today! See enrollment information attached. To learn more about the scrip program and online ordering, please visit the website linked below. If you have any questions about Scrip, please email our representative Sue Coyne at scrip4bernies@gmail.com. 

SCRIP PROGRAM

Schedule for Christmas orders:  

• Any gift cards ordered by 7:00 pm on Monday, December 6th will be available for pick up on Sunday, Dec. 12th
• Any gift cards ordered by 7:00 pm on Monday, December 13th will be available for pick up on Sunday, Dec. 19th

 

BERNIE'S BRICKS CAMPAIGN

Take part in our Bernie's Bricks Campaign by purchasing an engraved brick that we will use as we renovate our school grounds. Personalize your brick with text and clipart in honor of your favorite student, graduate, teacher, or memory from school. 

Bricks can be purchased to commemorate special events like your child's first day of school, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, graduation, and more. You can also buy a brick to memorialize a loved one or a beloved teacher. There are so many ways to personalize your brick & lay the groundwork for our school's continued success.

All proceeds earned will go towards necessary improvements in our school and will ensure that we offer the highest quality education to our children for generations to come. With your help, our St. Bernadette School community will remain a beacon of academic excellence, Catholic values, and cherished memories! You will  find brochures at the entrance of the church or view the digital brochure below.

BERNIE'S BRICKS CAMPAIGN 

Questions? Please reach out to Jerry Scamuffa at berniesbricks2021@gmail.com. 

THIS WEEK'S ADVENT PRAYER

Lord, give us perseverance and the positive outlook that encourages rejoicing over your coming arrival among us.

Let us surrender all signs of weariness  so that we may joyously praise you with acts of kindness and compassion.

Amen.

This week, resolve to practice kindness and compassion. 

Peace,

Joanne Montie

Principal