June 24th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• Letter from Principal
• BC Lions ticket offer
EVENTS
June 26th – School Mass
June 26th – Last day of school (12:15pm dismissal)
September 8th – School Re-opens (12:15pm dismissal )
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of June, the school will be focusing on the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom is an intellectual virtue that requires carefully considered reason. As virtues go, wisdom, or prudence, is seen to act in all virtues and allows them to reach their respective potential. We always want those that we interact with to be wise and use right judgment justly and as such, we also owe that to others. As we apply wisdom to our actions and words, what becomes difficult is when we are asked to make judgments in which various goods have to be weighed against each other. It is a tough but valuable lesson to learn. As teachers, parents and community members of St. Bernadette’s, we want to encourage our students to use wisdom when making tough decisions. It is good to look to Jesus as an example for us to follow. The wisdom of Jesus is found in his acts of service. Through his works, Jesus became an example of how wise actions allow every member of the community to mature, accept responsibility and inevitably to engage in self- governance. Merely considering doing what is right does not make one wise. It is found in our words and deeds.
For our final month of this school year, our prayer for all our students is that they grow to be prudent and wise in all their major life choices. We also pray that our grade 7’s, who are receiving the gift of Wisdom through Confirmation, are filled with the Holy Spirit and have their hearts instructed by the Word of God.
LOST & FOUND
There are quite a few items in the Lost & Found, if your child has misplaced a uniform item, please have him/her check out the Lost & Found, any items left will be donated to charity.
SCHOOL MASS
Our final School Mass for this school year will on Friday, June 26th. On Mass days the bell rings at 8:45am. If your child is late for school please bring him or her to the school first to sign in at the school office. Students must be in full school uniform.
END OF SCHOOL YEAR PRAYER
We pray for the gift of rest. Energy and time have been both our enemy and our salvation. We ask for both these gifts over the summer months so that we can be nourished and fed by our life-giving presence.
On behalf of all the staff at St. Bernadette School we would like to thank you for all of your support that you have in shown in so many areas.
Dear Parents,
The last few days of school are upon us. Students are excitedly telling each other of their summer plans, and the school is busy organizing work to be done over the summer. We are also beginning our preparations for next year. As we look ahead, there are a few items that we believe to be of an important note to returning and new families.
1. Waste Free Lunches
Over the past few months the school has been experimenting with 2 options for addressing the new food waste regulations. After much deliberation and monitoring of the two options, the school feels that a waste free lunch is a program that delivers educational benefits to all students and has better management options.
Children will required to pack in and pack out their lunches. Students will bring their leftovers and wrappers back home. A benefit of this program is that parents will have a much clearer idea of what their child is eating on a daily basis. We also know that if families pack lunches in containers, the impact to the environment greatly reduces.
2. Monday Morning Assemblies
Next year we will have an assembly every Monday morning from 9:10 to approximately 9:40am. During this time we will have prayer, talk about our faith, celebrate our successes, and make important announcements. Parents are more than welcome to attend our assemblies.
3. Virtue of the Month
This year we introduced the virtue of the month with great success. I was a little late getting the June virtue up and I had students asking “Mr. v! Where is our virtue?”. It is wonderful to see the positive contribution this has on our students. Next year, to help students recognize how they are attending to the virtues during their time here at St. Bernadette’s, we are introducing a Student of the Month Award. Every month, teachers will nominate a student from their class who they believe have best demonstrated that month’s virtue. The students will be recognized at our end of the month assembly. We are aware that at times we could have several candidates from a single grade, however, the program is designed that if a student has attended our school for a number of years, they will be recognized for their virtuous character at least once. We want this program not to be a competition but a celebration of our student’s positive contribution to the school.
4. Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a welcome back pancake breakfast from 8:30am – 9:30am on the first day of school, September 8th, 2015. We are very excited for this event as it will allow families to come back together and catch up, and it adds another event that builds community within our school. We are thankful to the Knights for their donation of the food and time for this event. Everyone is invited to attend and it will run similar to the pancake breakfasts held after mass.
5. Calendar
For our 2015-2016 school year we will no longer be producing a hardcopy calendar for families. As events change and new events are added, it was decided that having a year at a glance calendar causes more confusion than clarity. This year we ask families to go to our website to view our calendar that is updated regularly. You can also add our calendar to your own Google calendar. You can find our calendar under our “School Life” tab.
6. Uniforms
We had great success with our uniform fitting on June 5th. This week our sizing kit arrived from Cambridge Uniforms. This allows the school to do its own sizing at the school, giving parents the option to stay local to size their child. We ask that you call the office to make an appointment to size your child as a member of our staff will need to assist you with the process. Our office will be open until July 3rd, 2015 and it will re-open again on August 31st, 2015. If you were unable to attend the fitting and would like to have your child sized at the school, please call the office for an appointment. The sizing kit will be available all year long.
7. Stingers Club
We are very excited to have Ms. Sheila Vader as our coordinator for the Stinger Club. We already have a healthy amount of registrants for next year and we are expecting more before the start of the school year. The hours are from 7am – 8:30am and 3pm – 6pm school days (Wednesdays are 2:15pm – 6pm). For the 5 half days during the school year, there will be no Stinger Club after school on those days.
The stingers club is open to all students. It offers fun activities and learning opportunities beyond the classroom. If you would like more information, please contact the office.
Once again I would like to thank you for a wonderful year. I would like to wish you a safe and blessed summer. I look forward to seeing you in September!
Yours in Christ,
Michael van der Pauw
Principal
June 17th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter (NO PEC NEWSLETTER THIS WEEK)
• Letter from Principal
EVENTS
June 19th – Grade 7 Farewell 6:00pm
June 21st – Happy Father’s Day
June 22nd – Parent Appreciation Tea/Talent Share (1:00pm)
June 26th – School Mass
June 26th – Last day of school (12:15pm dismissal)
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of June, the school will be focusing on the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom is an intellectual virtue that requires carefully considered reason. As virtues go, wisdom, or prudence, is seen to act in all virtues and allows them to reach their respective potential. We always want those that we interact with to be wise and use right judgment justly and as such, we also owe that to others. As we apply wisdom to our actions and words, what becomes difficult is when we are asked to make judgments in which various goods have to be weighed against each other. It is a tough but valuable lesson to learn. As teachers, parents and community members of St. Bernadette’s, we want to encourage our students to use wisdom when making tough decisions. It is good to look to Jesus as an example for us to follow. The wisdom of Jesus is found in his acts of service. Through his works, Jesus became an example of how wise actions allow every member of the community to mature, accept responsibility and inevitably to engage in self- governance. Merely considering doing what is right does not make one wise. It is found in our words and deeds.
For our final month of this school year, our prayer for all our students is that they grow to be prudent and wise in all their major life choices. We also pray that our grade 7’s, who are receiving the gift of Wisdom through Confirmation, are filled with the Holy Spirit and have their hearts instructed by the Word of God.
SCHOOL MASS
Our final School Mass for this school year will on Friday, June 26th. On Mass days the bell rings at 8:45am. If your child is late for school please bring him or her to the school first to sign in at the school office. Students must be in full school uniform.
END OF SCHOOL YEAR
With the end of the school year approaching we ask that all students return any library books, parents to return any borrowed materials from the Parent Support meeting. There are still quite a few items in the Lost & Found, please take the time to go through it, as whatever is left over will be given to charity.
PARENT APPRECIATION SOCIAL/TALENT SHARE
The staff of St. Bernadette School would like to extend an invitation to all our volunteers who have made our 2014-15 school year such a success with all their hard work and support of both our students and teachers. To show our appreciation we are holding a Social @1:00pm in conjunction with the Talent Share on Monday, June 22nd. Supervision for students and younger siblings will be provided. Students who are participating in the Talent Share are reminded to bring their music, instruments, etc. that they will need/require for their performance.
June 11th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter
• Sports/Fun day agenda
EVENTS
June 12th – Sports/Fun Day (1:00pm dismissal)
June 15th – Planning Day (NO SCHOOL)
June 19th – Grade 7 Farewell 6:00pm
June 21st – Happy Father’s Day
June 22nd – Parent Appreciation Tea/Talent Share (1:00pm)
June 26th – School Mass
June 26th – Last day of school (12:15pm dismissal)
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of June, the school will be focusing on the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom is an intellectual virtue that requires carefully considered reason. As virtues go, wisdom, or prudence, is seen to act in all virtues and allows them to reach their respective potential. We always want those that we interact with to be wise and use right judgment justly and as such, we also owe that to others. As we apply wisdom to our actions and words, what becomes difficult is when we are asked to make judgments in which various goods have to be weighed against each other. It is a tough but valuable lesson to learn. As teachers, parents and community members of St. Bernadette’s, we want to encourage our students to use wisdom when making tough decisions. It is good to look to Jesus as an example for us to follow. The wisdom of Jesus is found in his acts of service. Through his works, Jesus became an example of how wise actions allow every member of the community to mature, accept responsibility and inevitably to engage in self- governance. Merely considering doing what is right does not make one wise. It is found in our words and deeds.
For our final month of this school year, our prayer for all our students is that they grow to be prudent and wise in all their major life choices. We also pray that our grade 7’s, who are receiving the gift of Wisdom through Confirmation, are filled with the Holy Spirit and have their hearts instructed by the Word of God.
SPORTS/FUN DAY
This year’s theme for the Sports/Fun day on Friday, June 12th is “Under the Sea”. Please see attached agenda. Dismissal will be at 1:00pm.
LOST & FOUND
There are quite a few items in the Lost & Found. Please check to see if any of these items belong to your child(ren). If you are going to be attending the Sports/Fun Day, the Lost & Found table will be set up. Any items left over at the end of the school year will be donated to charity.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School supply order forms from School Start were sent home a few weeks ago. You are not obligated to order from School Start, however, if you choose to purchase the school supplies from another retailer we ask that you please keep the order form from School Start as your list, as we will not be sending home a school supply list. The deadline to order is June 15, 2015 no execptions.
PARENT APPRECIATION SOCIAL/TALENT SHARE
The staff of St. Bernadette School would like to extend an invitation to all our volunteers who have made our 2014-15 school year such a success with all their hard work and support of both our students and teachers. To show our appreciation we are holding a Social @1:00pm in conjunction with the Talent Share on Monday, June 22nd. Supervision for students and younger siblings will be provided. Students who are participating in the Talent Share are reminded to bring their music, instruments, etc. that they will need/require for their performance.
PEC ELECTION
We are pleased to announce that Greg Palm, and Ashley Hartnett have been elected by acclamation. They will fill two of the three vacancies on the PEC for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017.
We would also like to welcome Stephannie Drysdale and Marc Fournier in the committee. Stephannie has been appointed by Father Paul to fill the third vacancy for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017, and Marc will cover a resignation for term July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
FUN FAIR 2015
Last week’s Fun Fair was a success, helping to raise over $4000. The money raised will be used to improve technology at the school.
Huge thanks to the many parents who helped organize, set up and run the event. This event wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers who contributed.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
The end of the school year is fast approaching which means the volunteer hours are being tallied up and cheques may be cashed soon.
Please do not forget to record all parent participation hours in the binder located opposite the school office.
June 3rd, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter
• Spirit Week letter
• Sports/Fun Day agenda
EVENTS
June 5th – School Mass (2)
June 5th – Uniform Fitting 2:30-7:00
June 5th – Year End BBQ 5:30-9:00
June 7th – Confirmation 4:00pm
June 8th-10th – ST. B. SPIRIT WEEK
June 10th – CISVA Track Meet
June 12th – Sports/Fun Day (1:00pm dismissal)
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of June, the school will be focusing on the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom is an intellectual virtue that requires carefully considered reason. As virtues go, wisdom, or prudence, is seen to act in all virtues and allows them to reach their respective potential. We always want those that we interact with to be wise and use right judgment justly and as such, we also owe that to others. As we apply wisdom to our actions and words, what becomes difficult is when we are asked to make judgments in which various goods have to be weighed against each other. It is a tough but valuable lesson to learn. As teachers, parents and community members of St. Bernadette’s, we want to encourage our students to use wisdom when making tough decisions. It is good to look to Jesus as an example for us to follow. The wisdom of Jesus is found in his acts of service. Through his works, Jesus became an example of how wise actions allow every member of the community to mature, accept responsibility and inevitably to engage in self- governance. Merely considering doing what is right does not make one wise. It is found in our words and deeds.
For our final month of this school year, our prayer for all our students is that they grow to be prudent and wise in all their major life choices. We also pray that our grade 7’s, who are receiving the gift of Wisdom through Confirmation, are filled with the Holy Spirit and have their hearts instructed by the Word of God.
SPORTS/FUN DAY
This year’s theme for the Sports/Fun day on Friday, June 12th is “Under the Sea”. Please see attached agenda. Dismissal will be at 1:00pm.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
**Cambridge Uniforms are extending the uniform fittings until 8:00pm, there is still availability during non peak hours, so please, make sure that you book your appointment**
Cambridge Uniforms will be here on Friday, June 5th for uniform fittings from 2:30pm-7:00pm. They are requiring that you contact the store ASAP to make appointments PRIOR TO THEM COMING ON JUNE 5TH. Phone number 604-924-9929
e-mail:bmail@cambridgeuniforms.com
DESIGNING MIND CAMPS
Hosted by St. Bernadette School, Designing Minds Camp offers fun, hands-on activities with “LittleBits” electronics for kids to explore the world of robotics and technology. They will practice problem solving, social skills, computational thinking and electronic engineering. The camp runs from August 24th to 28th from 9am – 3pm. Contact Eric Walters erick@mindsunlimited.ca or Theresa Corpus theresa@mindsunlimited.ca for more information.
SUNNY DAZE CAMPS
Come join us at St. Bernadette’s for a fun filled week this summer, from 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday. Choose from either July 6-10 or July 13-17, or do both. We will have lots of fun being Rock Stars, Mad Scientists, True Canadian’s and Amazing Racers. We can’t wait to see you. Open to all students leaving grade two and through to those going into going grade seven. Please see brochures available at the school office. For more information , please call Virginia Smart 604-614-4195 or Jacqueline Beaudry 778-231-8602 sunnydazecamp@hotmail.com
FUN FAIR 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30pm-9:00pm
This Friday is our Year End Fun Fair!
Parents, remember to bring cash to purchase game tickets, 50/50 tickets and food (if you didn’t preorder).
Lots of great prizes to be won at the Golden ticket table and silent auction:
• Cambridge Uniform gift certificates
• Xbox Set
• Cash
• Designing Minds Camp
• spa gift certificates
• BC lions tickets
Cakes for our Cake Walk are still needed. If you can buy or bake one, please contact Stephannie: sdrysdale1@telus.net.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
The end of the school year is fast approaching which means the volunteer hours are being tallied up and cheques may be cashed soon.
For those who are still missing volunteer hours, we have some opportunities at the Fun Fair on Friday. UPCOMING EVENTS
Year-End Fun Fair
June 5, 2015
Your P.E.C.
Greg Palm
Chair & CISVA Delegate
Giuliana Lanci
Vice-Chair & Maintenance
Claudia Martinelli
Secretary & Social Committee
Sonja Rematore
Parent Participation
Cheryl Chiang
Treasurer
Evelyn Urrutia
Communications
Ashley Hartnett
RE: SPIRIT WEEK: JUNE 8TH – 12TH
Dear Parents,
Next week, June 8th – 12th, the school will be having their second spirit week of the year. This time the theme for spirit week is “Sports and Summer” as chosen by the Grade 7s who are hosting and running the events of the week. Each day will have a different theme and activity for the students:
Monday June 8th – Come dressed in your favourite team colours or jersey. At lunch recess there will be various sporting events in the gym
Tuesday June 9th – Come dressed in the colours/jersey of your favourite country. There will be a trivia contest at lunch recess to test your knowledge on the different countries in the world
Wednesday June 10th – This is Tropical Day. Come dressed in summer colours and be prepared to show off your best limbo skills at lunch recess in the gym
Thursday June 11th – Come dressed as a Tacky Tourist. There will be a “Minute to Win it” challenge of teachers vs students in the afternoon! Winner takes all!
Friday June 12th – The week is capped off with our annual Fun Day. The theme is “Under the Sea”. Students will be given information through out the week on the festivities and activities of the day. They will be dismissed at 1pm.
We look forward to a week of excitement and celebration. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me through the office.
Yours in Christ,
Michael van der Pauw
Principal
