Update on the Christmas Concert
|
|
November 24, 2016
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce that St.Bernadette Elementary will be hosting a multicultural dinner in celebration for our school’ s 30th Anniversary! The event will take place in the evening of Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Parish Centre.
We would like to involve all current St. Bernadette families in this event and anticipate a fun-filled event showcasing the many cultures that make up our school community! There are many different ways for everyone to be involved, which include:
– Showcasing your family’s culture by setting up a table / booth at the event and providing cultural dishes to be served at the event. Families of the same cultures will be grouped together and can work together to create and display their booth as they wish.
– Becoming part of a committee that will organize different aspects of this event. Committees include Silent Auction, Entertainment Coordination, Student Art Projects, Invitations, Passports, Decorating, Theme Baskets, and Bar.
– Volunteering the evening of the event (ticket sales, helping at a booth, greeters, cleanup, etc.)
We would ask that each family send the information below as soon as possible to Stephannie Drysdale at fundraising@stbernadette.ca so that we may begin assisting families to coordinate the cultural groups that make up our school and the committees that will be formed.
On behalf of the children attending St. Bernadette Elementary School and all of the support staff, we thank you in advance for your consideration.
Warmest Regards,
Stephannie Drysdale
Fundraising Coordinator
St.Bernadette Elementary
November 23rd, 2016
• Volunteers needed – Work Bee to bring new flooring into the school
• Fundraising Updates
• Lights of Hope – selling after mass
Reminder that Dec. 9th is a Professional Development Day – No School
WE ARE GETTING NEW FLOORS!!!
That’s right! Out with the old and in with the new! The carpets in all the classrooms and down the main hallways is being replaced with new vinyl flooring. The flooring will brighten up the school and provide a healthier environment for everyone in our school. We are very excited to get this done and marks the first stage of several updates to the school thanks to the efforts of all the fundraising happening in our school – lighting and new furniture are on the horizon.
To keep costs down and to build school community we need as many volunteers as possible to move desks, bookshelves, chairs and other items out of the classrooms so they can get at the floors. It is going to be done over a series of days. I remember helping my father move desks, books and even help paint at my elementary school and that was 30 years ago! It is a special time to bond with your children (I suggest they be in grade 5 or older) and other families in the school. It is part of leaving a lasting legacy for all children to enjoy – to know that you are part of something meaningful and bigger then all of us.
FRI. DEC 9TH – Chalkboard Removal – WE NEED 12 MORE ADULTS – The remainder of the chalkboards will be removed on this day. Please arrive at 9am. There will be some heavy lifting and cutting up of the boards. This is not recommended for young people. Currently we only have 3 people signed up. Please consider helping out!
SAT. DEC 17TH – Emptying Classrooms – WE NEED 5 MORE PEOPLE – There is something for everyone to do. This is a big task and the more people helping out the better! They will start working on the floors the next day. Even if you can only spare a couple of hours, we need the help! Lunch will be provided!
MON. JAN 2ND – Putting it all back – WE NEED 12 MORE PEOPLE – The next day your children are back at school and their classroom needs to be ready to go. Please consider coming out to help get everything back in order. Even if you can only spare a couple of hours, we need the help! Lunch will be provided!
I would like to thank the 27 people who have already signed up and those who are about to for their support in these efforts. Our students benefit from your involvement!
Michael van der Pauw
Principal
STINGERS CLUB
Stingers Club will be available on Friday, December 16th from 12:15 – 6:00. If you will be using Stingers Club on this day, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER as they need to know numbers, so that they can be adequately staffed. The rates are $30.00 for the half day for one child, $50.00 for the family rate. Stingers Club e-mail is: stingersclub@stbernadette.ca
FUNDRAISING UPDATES
TASTE OF THE NATION 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA – The Taste of the Nations Committee 30th Anniversary Gala Meeting will be on Monday December 5th/16 @ 7pm in the school library. We are still in the early planning stages. We need your valuable input to make it a great success. All are welcome to attend. Please sign up using Onvolunteer.
PURDY’S CHOCOLATE SALE – This is a reminder that the deadline for Purdy’s Chocolate is December 2/16. No late orders will be accepted.Pick-up date is Wednesday Dec 7th from 2:15-3:30pm.
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE – Why not get an early start on your holiday gift giving? We still have a limited number of $20 Gift Cards for the One20 Pub available at the school office for purchase.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
The decorating committee will be starting to decorate the school next week, we are seeking the donation of a White Christmas tree and blue Christmas string lights (indoors), along with blue & silver decorations, if you are able to donate any of theses items, please call the office.
2016-11-15-pec-sped-nl-onvolunteers
SELLING AFTER MASS
We are very appreciative of all the families who will be selling bulbs after the Masses. It provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the parishioners and allows them to make connections with our students.
If you are selling after mass, there will is a table set up with a poster, lights and pens for you. You are to bring your own sheets and intention cards along with some change for those who only have larger bills (hopefully you have sold a couple of bulbs this week and are able to use that money to make change). There is no need to check in or clean up the table as the next group will use it. We hope this simplifies the process.
We also ask that students come in full uniform so that they are easily identifiable. We will have students speaking after all the masses to ensure parishioners are aware that the sale is happening (we are currently looking for volunteers).
Thank you again for all your support in this meaningful and blessed event!
WHAT ARE THE LIGHTS OF HOPE?
The Lights of Hope Fundraiser is a special and unique event that combines the needs of the school with its spiritual direction. Students will be selling Christmas light bulbs in the form of a prayer card that will represent a prayer intention and our connection with Jesus. The light bulb itself will be part of our light display in the court yard. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. – John 8:12
The Lights of Hope fundraiser not only helps our school, but also allows for those donating to make intentions that will be brought to our Christmas concert where it will be blessed by Fr. Paul. The card is associated with a light bulb on the tree that will remain lit in the court yard as a symbol of their intention. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven”. – Matthew 5:16
Last years intentions and bulbs have been saved and those bulbs purchased for those intentions will also be lit once again.
HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE?
Every student will be given 25 prayer intention cards. The prayer cards are filled out every time you sell a Christmas light bulb for $5.00. Students (along with their parents) are to fill out the seller’s sheet to keep track of their purchases. When all 25 bulbs are sold, the student brings in the seller’s sheet, the intention cards, and their money to school. At that time the student can pick up another 25 prayer intention cards. There is no minimum or maximum for how much you are to sell. All we ask is that you participate in this event to your best ability and support it in the best way you know how.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LIGHT BULBS THAT WE HAVE SOLD?
The purchaser of the bulb will not get to physically hold the bulb. When all the bulbs are sold (our goal is to sell over 4000 bulbs!) they will be strung up on the trees in the court yard between the church and the school. Their they can find their bulb as part of a larger display.
On December 8th, the night of the school Christmas Concert, there will be a small celebration before the concert and Christmas play begins in the Church. During the celebration the choir will sing while families enjoy hot chocolate and cookies provided by the CWL. Then, Fr. Paul along with Mr. van der Pauw will lead everyone in the blessing of all the intentions that were collected over the past month and also bless the lights that are strung up in the court yard. Immediately after the blessing the Christmas lights (representing the intentions and prayers) will be turned on for the first time. The lights will be on from December 8th to January 8th.
After the lighting ceremony, everyone is invited into the church for the school concert and Christmas play. A beautiful way to end an unique, spiritual and special fundraising event in our school.
HOW DO I SELL THIS TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT BE RELIGIOUS?
This is a valid question. There are several ways families have done this. Some use this as an opportunity to share their faith with others. Others present the prayers cards in a similar way fundraising is done for St. Paul’s and Children’s Hospital. Families have used the cards as an “in memory” or “in honour” or a dedication to someone close to them. Both are acceptable and we ask you become involved as best as you see fit in order to support the school.
WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?
This year we are allocating funds from the Lights of Hope to go towards school improvements that will increase student learning. Much research has been done in the area of creating environments that enhance student learning. Based on that research, we are currently in the process of looking at how we are able to transform the spaces in the school to be more conducive to meet the needs of all our students.
The school is also raising money throughout the year to reconfigure the library into a Learning Commons. A Learning Commons is a dynamic learning environment that combines unique learning spaces, with library resources, maker spaces (robotics and coding), and other various forms of technology. We are very excited to take this next step and your support in this and all fundraising efforts will help us achieve this goal.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR
Dear Parents,
It is almost that time of the year again….
St. Bernadette Parish will once again have a Christmas Eve Children’s Choir Mass on December 24th at 6:30 PM. We would like to open this invitation to St Bernadette Elementary students and to PREP students to join us for this very exciting and entertaining service.
Practices will be Saturdays (6:30-8:00 PM) starting on November 12th at the Parish Church.
In addition, the same group will also be performing for our Parish’s Senior Dinner to be announced at a later date.
Looking forward to seeing your kids on Saturday Nov 12th….
If you have any questions at all or to confirm your child/children’s participation, please email us at jblnavoa@gmail.com.
In Christ,
John and Brenda Navoa
Children’s Choir Lead
PS Every year, we are not only growing, the kids are getting better and better. Come join us.
KINDERGARTEN 2017
If you have a child that was born in 2012 and will be attending kindergarten in September 2017, please call the school office.
SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS
We have a new e-mail address, please make note of it:
admin@stbernadette.ca
School Calendar
Absentee Forms
Stingers Club
St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca
November 16th, 2016
• Volunteers needed – Work Bee to bring new flooring into the school
• Whistler Ski Trip
• Lights of Hope – selling after mass
November 17th Student Conferences (3:15-8:00)
November 18th Student Conferences (8:00-12:00) (NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS)
Looking Ahead – Dec. 9th is a professional development day – NO SCHOOL
WE ARE GETTING NEW FLOORS!!!
That’s right! Out with the old and in with the new! The carpets in all the classrooms and down the main hallways is being replaced with new vinyl flooring. The flooring will brighten up the school and provide a healthier environment for everyone in our school. We are very excited to get this done and marks the first stage of several updates to the school thanks to the efforts of all the fundraising happening in our school – lighting and new furniture are on the horizon.
To keep costs down and to build school community we need as many volunteers as possible to move desks, bookshelves, chairs and other items out of the classrooms so they can get at the floors. It is going to be done over a series of days. I remember helping my father move desks, books and even help paint at my elementary school and that was 30 years ago! It is a special time to bond with your children (I suggest they be in grade 5 or older) and other families in the school. It is part of leaving a lasting legacy for all children to enjoy – to know that you are part of something meaningful and bigger then all of us.
FRI. DEC 9TH – Chalkboard Removal – 15 ADULTS NEEDED – The remainder of the chalkboards will be removed on this day. Please arrive at 9am. There will be some heavy lifting and cutting up of the boards. This is not recommended of young people.
SAT. DEC 17TH – Emptying Classrooms – 20 – 30 PEOPLE NEEDED – There is something for everyone to do. This is a big task and the more people helping out the better! They will start working on the floors the next day. Even if you can only spare a couple of hours, we need the help! Lunch will be provided!
MON. JAN 2ND – Putting it all back – 20 – 30 PEOPLE NEEDED – The next day your children are back at school and their classroom needs to be ready to go. Please consider coming out to help get everything back in order.
I would like to thank everyone who in advance who is able to support the school in these efforts. Our school is better because of it!
Michael van der Pauw
Principal
STINGERS CLUB
Stingers Club will be available on Friday, December 16th from 12:15 – 6:00. If you will be using Stingers Club on this day, you must pre-register, as they need to know numbers, so that they can be adequately staffed. The rates are $30.00 for the half day for one child, $50.00 for the family rate. Stingers Club e-mail is: stingersclub@stbernadette.ca
taste-of-the-nations-committee-letter
2016-11-15-pec-sped-nl-onvolunteers
Dear Parents, I am pleased once again to be offering a unique opportunity for grade 5 – 7 students to participate in a club that focuses on connections with nature, development of life skills, and character building. The Outdoor Adventure Club combined with the PE department, took the grade 5 – 7 students Dragon Boating at the beginning of the …
SELLING AFTER MASS
We are very appreciative of all the families who will be selling bulbs after the Masses. It provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the parishioners and allows them to make connections with our students.
If you are selling after mass, there will now be a table set up with a poster, lights and pens for you. You are to bring your own sheets and intention cards along with some change for those who only have larger bills (hopefully you have sold a couple of bulbs this week and are able to use that money to make change). There is no need to check in or clean up the table as the next group will use it. We hope this simplifies the process.
We also ask that students come in full uniform so that they are easily identifiable. We will have students speaking after all the masses to ensure parishioners are aware that the sale is happening (we are currently looking for volunteers).
Thank you again for all your support in this meaningful and blessed event!
WHAT ARE THE LIGHTS OF HOPE?
The Lights of Hope Fundraiser is a special and unique event that combines the needs of the school with its spiritual direction. Students will be selling Christmas light bulbs in the form of a prayer card that will represent a prayer intention and our connection with Jesus. The light bulb itself will be part of our light display in the court yard. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. – John 8:12
The Lights of Hope fundraiser not only helps our school, but also allows for those donating to make intentions that will be brought to our Christmas concert where it will be blessed by Fr. Paul. The card is associated with a light bulb on the tree that will remain lit in the court yard as a symbol of their intention. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven”. – Matthew 5:16
Last years intentions and bulbs have been saved and those bulbs purchased for those intentions will also be lit once again.
HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE?
Every student will be given 25 prayer intention cards. The prayer cards are filled out every time you sell a Christmas light bulb for $5.00. Students (along with their parents) are to fill out the seller’s sheet to keep track of their purchases. When all 25 bulbs are sold, the student brings in the seller’s sheet, the intention cards, and their money to school. At that time the student can pick up another 25 prayer intention cards. There is no minimum or maximum for how much you are to sell. All we ask is that you participate in this event to your best ability and support it in the best way you know how.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LIGHT BULBS THAT WE HAVE SOLD?
The purchaser of the bulb will not get to physically hold the bulb. When all the bulbs are sold (our goal is to sell over 4000 bulbs!) they will be strung up on the trees in the court yard between the church and the school. Their they can find their bulb as part of a larger display.
On December 8th, the night of the school Christmas Concert, there will be a small celebration before the concert and Christmas play begins in the Church. During the celebration the choir will sing while families enjoy hot chocolate and cookies provided by the CWL. Then, Fr. Paul along with Mr. van der Pauw will lead everyone in the blessing of all the intentions that were collected over the past month and also bless the lights that are strung up in the court yard. Immediately after the blessing the Christmas lights (representing the intentions and prayers) will be turned on for the first time. The lights will be on from December 8th to January 8th.
After the lighting ceremony, everyone is invited into the church for the school concert and Christmas play. A beautiful way to end an unique, spiritual and special fundraising event in our school.
HOW DO I SELL THIS TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT BE RELIGIOUS?
This is a valid question. There are several ways families have done this. Some use this as an opportunity to share their faith with others. Others present the prayers cards in a similar way fundraising is done for St. Paul’s and Children’s Hospital. Families have used the cards as an “in memory” or “in honour” or a dedication to someone close to them. Both are acceptable and we ask you become involved as best as you see fit in order to support the school.
WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?
This year we are allocating funds from the Lights of Hope to go towards school improvements that will increase student learning. Much research has been done in the area of creating environments that enhance student learning. Based on that research, we are currently in the process of looking at how we are able to transform the spaces in the school to be more conducive to meet the needs of all our students.
The school is also raising money throughout the year to reconfigure the library into a Learning Commons. A Learning Commons is a dynamic learning environment that combines unique learning spaces, with library resources, maker spaces (robotics and coding), and other various forms of technology. We are very excited to take this next step and your support in this and all fundraising efforts will help us achieve this goal.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR
Dear Parents,
It is almost that time of the year again….
St. Bernadette Parish will once again have a Christmas Eve Children’s Choir Mass on December 24th at 6:30 PM. We would like to open this invitation to St Bernadette Elementary students and to PREP students to join us for this very exciting and entertaining service.
Practices will be Saturdays (6:30-8:00 PM) starting on November 12th at the Parish Church.
In addition, the same group will also be performing for our Parish’s Senior Dinner to be announced at a later date.
Looking forward to seeing your kids on Saturday Nov 12th….
If you have any questions at all or to confirm your child/children’s participation, please email us at jblnavoa@gmail.com.
In Christ,
John and Brenda Navoa
Children’s Choir Lead
PS Every year, we are not only growing, the kids are getting better and better. Come join us.
KINDERGARTEN 2017
If you have a child that was born in 2012 and will be attending kindergarten in September 2017, please call the school office.
SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS
We have a new e-mail address, please make note of it:
admin@stbernadette.ca
School Calendar
Absentee Forms
Stingers Club
St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca
November 9th, 2016
• Whistler Ski Trip
• Casual for Covenant House
• Lights of Hope
• PEC Newsletter
November 10th 11am Remembrance Day Ceremony (hosted by Gr.2)
November 11th Remembrance Day (No School)
November 14th Lights of Hope Fundraiser Begins
November 15th Casual For Covenant House (non-uniform & $2 donation)
November 17th & 18th Student Conferences
Looking ahead – reminder that there will be no school on Friday December 9th due to a Professional Development Day.
REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPIES
Grade Six students will be visiting each classroom with poppies on a daily basis starting Monday, November 7th until Thursday, November 10th . A donation of any amount is required to purchase poppies; all proceeds are given directly to the Canadian Legion.
STINGERS CLUB
Stingers Club will be available on Friday, December 16th from 12:15 – 6:00. If you will be using Stingers Club on this day, you must pre-register, as they need to know numbers, so that they can be adequately staffed. The rates are $30.00 for the half day for one child, $50.00 for the family rate. Stingers Club e-mail is: stingersclub@stbernadette.ca
CASUAL FOR COVENANT HOUSE
Mark Savard, Development Officer for Community Giving at Covenant House, will be our guest speaker at our next assembly. Each year St. Bernadette School supports Covenant House in their efforts to support children who are living on the streets in the Lower Mainland. We ask that students who wish to donate, come to school with a $2 donation on Tuesday November 14th. In gratitude for their donation, they will be allowed to wear non-uniform for the day.
Dear Parents, I am pleased once again to be offering a unique opportunity for grade 5 – 7 students to participate in a club that focuses on connections with nature, development of life skills, and character building. The Outdoor Adventure Club combined with the PE department, took the grade 5 – 7 students Dragon Boating at the beginning of the …
2016-11-09-pec-newsletter-edition-2-3
Dear Parents,
I am very proud to announce the start of our second annual Lights of Hope Fundraiser. Any fundraiser or event that combines prayer, spiritual reflection and growth, with the coming together of a community is a privilege like no other. The Lights of Hope Fundraiser is an opportunity for us to gather and pray for each other while at the same time we raise money for the children at St. Bernadette’s. This is a great tradition for everyone in our community. I would like to start by thanking you again for all your support and generosity. Fundraising is everyone’s responsibility and our efforts cannot be achieved without your involvement. Below you will find more information in regards to this special event.
Yours in Christ,
Michael van der Pauw
Principal
WHAT ARE THE LIGHTS OF HOPE?
The Lights of Hope Fundraiser is a special and unique event that combines the needs of the school with its spiritual direction. Students will be selling Christmas light bulbs in the form of a prayer card that will represent a prayer intention and our connection with Jesus. The light bulb itself will be part of our light display in the court yard. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. – John 8:12
The Lights of Hope fundraiser not only helps our school, but also allows for those donating to make intentions that will be brought to our Christmas concert where it will be blessed by Fr. Paul. The card is associated with a light bulb on the tree that will remain lit in the court yard as a symbol of their intention. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven”. – Matthew 5:16
Last years intentions and bulbs have been saved and those bulbs purchased for those intentions will also be lit once again.
HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE?
Every student will be given 25 prayer intention cards. The prayer cards are filled out every time you sell a Christmas light bulb for $5.00. Students (along with their parents) are to fill out the seller’s sheet to keep track of their purchases. When all 25 bulbs are sold, the student brings in the seller’s sheet, the intention cards, and their money to school. At that time the student can pick up another 25 prayer intention cards. There is no minimum or maximum for how much you are to sell. All we ask is that you participate in this event to your best ability and support it in the best way you know how.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LIGHT BULBS THAT WE HAVE SOLD?
The purchaser of the bulb will not get to physically hold the bulb. When all the bulbs are sold (our goal is to sell over 4000 bulbs!) they will be strung up on the trees in the court yard between the church and the school. Their they can find their bulb as part of a larger display.
On December 8th, the night of the school Christmas Concert, there will be a small celebration before the concert and Christmas play begins in the Church. During the celebration the choir will sing while families enjoy hot chocolate and cookies provided by the CWL. Then, Fr. Paul along with Mr. van der Pauw will lead everyone in the blessing of all the intentions that were collected over the past month and also bless the lights that are strung up in the court yard. Immediately after the blessing the Christmas lights (representing the intentions and prayers) will be turned on for the first time. The lights will be on from December 8th to January 8th.
After the lighting ceremony, everyone is invited into the church for the school concert and Christmas play. A beautiful way to end an unique, spiritual and special fundraising event in our school.
HOW DO I SELL THIS TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT BE RELIGIOUS?
This is a valid question. There are several ways families have done this. Some use this as an opportunity to share their faith with others. Others present the prayers cards in a similar way fundraising is done for St. Paul’s and Children’s Hospital. Families have used the cards as an “in memory” or “in honour” or a dedication to someone close to them. Both are acceptable and we ask you become involved as best as you see fit in order to support the school.
WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?
This year we are allocating funds from the Lights of Hope to go towards school improvements that will increase student learning. Much research has been done in the area of creating environments that enhance student learning. Based on that research, we are currently in the process of looking at how we are able to transform the spaces in the school to be more conducive to meet the needs of all our students.
The school is also raising money throughout the year to reconfigure the library into a Learning Commons. A Learning Commons is a dynamic learning environment that combines unique learning spaces, with library resources, maker spaces (robotics and coding), and other various forms of technology. We are very excited to take this next step and your support in this and all fundraising efforts will help us achieve this goal.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR
Dear Parents,
It is almost that time of the year again….
St. Bernadette Parish will once again have a Christmas Eve Children’s Choir Mass on December 24th at 6:30 PM. We would like to open this invitation to St Bernadette Elementary students and to PREP students to join us for this very exciting and entertaining service.
Practices will be Saturdays (6:30-8:00 PM) starting on November 12th at the Parish Church.
In addition, the same group will also be performing for our Parish’s Senior Dinner to be announced at a later date.
Looking forward to seeing your kids on Saturday Nov 12th….
If you have any questions at all or to confirm your child/children’s participation, please email us at jblnavoa@gmail.com.
In Christ,
John and Brenda Navoa
Children’s Choir Lead
PS Every year, we are not only growing, the kids are getting better and better. Come join us.
KINDERGARTEN 2017
If you have a child that was born in 2012 and will be attending kindergarten in September 2017, please call the school office.
SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS
We have a new e-mail address, please make note of it:
admin@stbernadette.ca
School Calendar
Absentee Forms
Stingers Club
St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca
\
Dear Parents,
I am pleased once again to be offering a unique opportunity for grade 5 – 7 students to participate in a club that focuses on connections with nature, development of life skills, and character building. The Outdoor Adventure Club combined with the PE department, took the grade 5 – 7 students Dragon Boating at the beginning of the year. The last activity for the club this year is skiing/snowboarding in Whistler. These experiences are curriculum based and offer an invaluable educational experience.
Last year we collected $10 per person to secure spots for this year’s Whistler trip. That $10 will be put towards your registration fee. You may choose from a one-day or two-day experience. It is recommended that you register for a two-day experience if you wish your child to develop and maintain skills in skiing or snowboarding.
It is really important that you read the forms carefully and fully fill out the registration, medical and waiver forms. One form needs to be filled out and signed per person attending (extra forms are at the office or you can click on the link below to print one off at home).
All signed documents and money are due by MONDAY NOVEMBER 21ST, 2016. Refunds will not be given if a child does not attend the trip for any reason.
**NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED**
please make cheques payable to St. Bernadette School.
If you have any question, please contact me through the office,
Yours in Christ,
Michael van der Pauw
November 2nd, 2016
• Clothing Drive
• Fall Social
• Grade 3 position
• Christmas Eve Choir
November 5th Fall Social
November 6th & 7th Clothing Drive
November 10th Remembrance Day Ceremony (hosted by Gr.2)
November 11th Remembrance Day (No School)
November 17th & 18th Student Conferences
REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPIES
Grade Six students will be visiting each classroom with poppies on a daily basis starting Monday, November 7th until Thursday, November 10th . A donation of any amount is required to purchase poppies; all proceeds are given directly to the Canadian Legion.
GRADE 3 POSITION
St. Bernadette School is happy to announce the new hire of Vanja McLellan for the Gr. 3. She will replace Mrs. Wagg for the remainder of this year (please keep Mrs. Wagg in your prayers).
She has taught from kindergarten to grade 7 in both public and independent schools. She has started teaching Liturgy of the Word at her parish and is excited to be teaching at a St. Bernadette’s. We look forward to having her in our school community! Please join us in welcoming her into our school.
TONE CHIME/BELL PROGRAM
Our tone chime/bell choir classes will teach students in grade 5 – 7 tone chime and hand bell techniques. There is no charge for students enrolled at St. Bernadette to attend these classes. Typically the chime/bell choir plays at Mass, the Seniors Christmas Dinner, school concerts, St. Nicholas Breakfast, Christmas Eve Mass, the Crowning of Mary and other events. Practices are Wednesdays 12:15pm – 12:45pm and again on Wednesdays from 2:20pm to 2:50pm depending on enrolment. The first class will begin on October 26th. If parents have any questions they can call Mr. Pierre Roy at 604-572-3787 or they can contact the school.
CLOTHING DRIVE
The clothing drive fundraiser will be on Sunday November 6th 9:00am-1:00pm and Monday, November 7th before and after school. All donations are to be dropped off at the school ONLY on these dates. If there are no bags available, you are to use your own.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR
Dear Parents,
It is almost that time of the year again….
St. Bernadette Parish will once again have a Christmas Eve Children’s Choir Mass on December 24th at 6:30 PM. We would like to open this invitation to St Bernadette Elementary students and to PREP students to join us for this very exciting and entertaining service.
Practices will be Saturdays (6:30-8:00 PM) starting on November 12th at the Parish Church.
In addition, the same group will also be performing for our Parish’s Senior Dinner to be announced at a later date.
Looking forward to seeing your kids on Saturday Nov 12th….
If you have any questions at all or to confirm your child/children’s participation, please email us at jblnavoa@gmail.com.
In Christ,
John and Brenda Navoa
Children’s Choir Lead
PS Every year, we are not only growing, the kids are getting better and better. Come join us.
KINDERGARTEN 2017
If you have a child that was born in 2012 and will be attending kindergarten in September 2017, please call the school office.
HALLOWEEN CANDY
We will be collecting hallowe’en candy again this year. The Grade 7 students will be putting together candy bags for Agape Ministries. There will be a box in the school hallway by the office for the candy donations. Thank you for your ongoing support and thoughtfulness. It is through your generosity that we are able to carry out God’s ministry to those who are less fortunate.
CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL PARKING PROCEDURES
Every year we monitor and adjust our safety procedures in oder to improve student safety and wellbeing. During our monitoring of the current pick up and drop off routines, we have noticed an increase of reckless and dangerous behaviour. This mainly pertains to the alleyway alongside the parish hall where parents are able to drop off their child and immediately exit. Although many of the instances do not involve our parents, the danger still presents itself.
Starting immediately, there will no longer be access to the alleyway for drop-offs. Parents are asked to drop their child off in the parking lot and escort them to the other side of the yellow line. We understand that this is going to increase traffic into our parking lot, we also understand that this not a perfect solution, but one that is necessary at this time.
We have also noticed that there are still some parents who are crossing the yellow line with their vehicle, especially on rainy days. This has caused us to put cones back on the yellow line to prevent this from happening. Please make note not to cross the yellow line at anytime while school is in session (7am – 6pm).
TONE CHIME/BELL PROGRAM
Our tone chime/bell choir classes will teach students in grade 5 – 7 tone chime and hand bell techniques. There is no charge for students enrolled at St. Bernadette to attend these classes. Typically the chime/bell choir plays at Mass, the Seniors Christmas Dinner, school concerts, St. Nicholas Breakfast, Christmas Eve Mass, the Crowning of Mary and other events. Practices are Wednesdays 12:15pm – 12:45pm and again on Wednesdays from 2:20pm to 2:50pm depending on enrolment. The first class will begin on October 26th. If parents have any questions they can call Mr. Pierre Roy at 604-572-3787 or they can contact the school.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
As we move into the fall and winter months, storms may become more severe causing a school closure. School closures are done because it is unsafe for families to drive to school, or it is unsafe for students to be at the school. Typically a school might be closed due to icy/unsafe road conditions, power outages, or a gas leak/unsafe environment in and around the school area.
In the event of a school closure, families will be notified in the following ways (please do not call the school to ask if school is opened or closed – we would need to keep the phone lines open in the event of an emergency)
Classroom Parent Representative – Your classroom parent rep will call/text you to inform you of the school closure. For those parents with multiple children in the school this would mean that you will be contacted by more than one parent rep. It is important that you answer your phone or reply to the text message so that the parent rep knows that you have been informed to not attend school for the day or to pick up your child early. Once all the parents have been contacted, the classroom teacher will be informed and the teacher will inform the school.
Alternate forms of communication if the school is closed
These are only done if possible and should not be relied on as a main function for finding out if school is closed or open.
Website – If possible the school will update the website with a post under news (scroll down the homepage) that will state that the school is closed.
Radio and TV – In the event of a school closure that happens before the start of school, the principal will contact CKNW 980 and NEWS 1130 along with Global TV to broadcast that the school is closed. This is typically only done if the school is closed due to unsafe driving conditions before school starts
Email – Only done if the school is closed part way through the day and the school has power. The school will issue a school wide email out to all parents. Do not respond to this email – instead please make contact with your parent rep.
Social Media – In addition to the parent rep making contact the school will attempt to update the Facebook and Twitter accounts.
SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS
We have a new e-mail address, please make note of it:
admin@stbernadette.ca
INCLEMENT WEATHER
With the cold and rainy season coming, please make sure your children are appropriately dressed for the weather. Students are expected to go outside for recess in order to get some exercise and fresh air. Coats, gloves, hats and boots are recommended, depending on the weather. Please make sure your child has everything he or she needs before coming to school.
If it is raining when your child comes to school, the students are permitted to go directly into the classrooms. They must still go through their designated doors and not through the front doors. Any outdoor footwear must be removed immediately upon entering the school. Please make sure that all coats, boots, umbrellas, etc. are labeled with your child’s name.
School Calendar
Absentee Forms
Stingers Club
St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca
October 26th, 2016
• Changes to the School Parking Procedures
• Halloween Dress Code
• Clothing Drive
• Fall Social
October 28th Pro-D Day (NO SCHOOL)
October 31st Halloween – Non- Uniform Day
October 31st Halloween Parade @ 1pm (parents may wish to attend)
November 1st All Saints day Mass (6)
November 5th Fall Social
CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL PARKING PROCEDURES
Every year we monitor and adjust our safety procedures in oder to improve student safety and wellbeing. During our monitoring of the current pick up and drop off routines, we have noticed an increase of reckless and dangerous behaviour. This mainly pertains to the alleyway alongside the parish hall where parents are able to drop off their child and immediately exit. Although many of the instances do not involve our parents, the danger still presents itself.
Starting immediately, there will no longer be access to the alleyway for drop-offs. Parents are asked to drop their child off in the parking lot and escort them to the other side of the yellow line. We understand that this is going to increase traffic into our parking lot, we also understand that this not a perfect solution, but one that is necessary at this time.
We have also noticed that there are still some parents who are crossing the yellow line with their vehicle, especially on rainy days. This has caused us to put cones back on the yellow line to prevent this from happening. Please make note not to cross the yellow line at anytime while school is in session (7am – 6pm).
HALLOWEEN DRESS UP
Monday, October 31st students may come to school in costume or dress in Halloween colours. If your child is coming in costume please remember that children are not to wear costumes that would be deemed inappropriate. We ask that costumes refrain from portraying violent characters and/or images, and promoting characters and/or imagery that depicts parts of society that causes harm to others . All weapons, no matter how fake or harmless they are (foam, cardboard, etc.), must be kept at home. We have had great success in the past with families complying with this request. Please remember that wearing a costume is a privilege and the principal reserves the right to ask any student to remove their costume for any reason.
We will have our annual Costume Parade for the students at 1:00pm. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch the students parade from classroom to classroom.
CHRISTMAS BREAK EARLY DISMISSAL
Dismissal for Friday, December 16th will be at 12:15pm. This was not originally posted on the school calendar, but has since been updated. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused.
REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPIES
Grade Six students will be visiting each classroom with poppies on a daily basis starting Monday, November 7th until Thursday, November 11th . A donation of any amount is required to purchase poppies; all proceeds are given directly to the Canadian Legion.
HALLOWEEN CANDY
We will be collecting hallowe’en candy again this year. The Grade 7 students will be putting together candy bags for Agape Ministries. There will be a box in the school hallway by the office for the candy donations. Thank you for your ongoing support and thoughtfulness. It is through your generosity that we are able to carry out God’s ministry to those who are less fortunate.
TONE CHIME/BELL PROGRAM
Our tone chime/bell choir classes will teach students in grade 5 – 7 tone chime and hand bell techniques. There is no charge for students enrolled at St. Bernadette to attend these classes. Typically the chime/bell choir plays at Mass, the Seniors Christmas Dinner, school concerts, St. Nicholas Breakfast, Christmas Eve Mass, the Crowning of Mary and other events. Practices are Wednesdays 12:15pm – 12:45pm and again on Wednesdays from 2:20pm to 2:50pm depending on enrolment. The first class will begin on October 26th. If parents have any questions they can call Mr. Pierre Roy at 604-572-3787 or they can contact the school.
CLOTHING DRIVE
The clothing drive fundraiser will be on Sunday November 6th 9:00am-1:00pm and Monday, November 7th before and after school. All donations are to be dropped off at the school ONLY on these dates. If there are no bags available, you are to use your own.
FALL SOCIAL
Our Annual Fall Social is on November 5th at the ONE20PUB on 120th Street in Surrey. Doors open at 7pm. This is a well attended event and typically sells out. There will be a balloon raffle and a silent action along with other fun events! Tickets and extra gift cards can be purchased by filling out the order form below. The deadline to buy tickets is Friday Oct 28th/16.
KINDERGARTEN 2017
If you have a child that was born in 2012 and will be attending kindergarten in September 2017, please call the school office.
Please click on 2016-fall-social-order-form to fill out the form to obtain your tickets and extra gift cards.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
As we move into the fall and winter months, storms may become more severe causing a school closure. School closures are done because it is unsafe for families to drive to school, or it is unsafe for students to be at the school. Typically a school might be closed due to icy/unsafe road conditions, power outages, or a gas leak/unsafe environment in and around the school area.
In the event of a school closure, families will be notified in the following ways (please do not call the school to ask if school is opened or closed – we would need to keep the phone lines open in the event of an emergency)
Classroom Parent Representative – Your classroom parent rep will call/text you to inform you of the school closure. For those parents with multiple children in the school this would mean that you will be contacted by more than one parent rep. It is important that you answer your phone or reply to the text message so that the parent rep knows that you have been informed to not attend school for the day or to pick up your child early. Once all the parents have been contacted, the classroom teacher will be informed and the teacher will inform the school.
Alternate forms of communication if the school is closed
These are only done if possible and should not be relied on as a main function for finding out if school is closed or open.
Website – If possible the school will update the website with a post under news (scroll down the homepage) that will state that the school is closed.
Radio and TV – In the event of a school closure that happens before the start of school, the principal will contact CKNW 980 and NEWS 1130 along with Global TV to broadcast that the school is closed. This is typically only done if the school is closed due to unsafe driving conditions before school starts
Email – Only done if the school is closed part way through the day and the school has power. The school will issue a school wide email out to all parents. Do not respond to this email – instead please make contact with your parent rep.
Social Media – In addition to the parent rep making contact the school will attempt to update the Facebook and Twitter accounts.
PEER HELPERS
We are proud to have our Peer Helper Program up and running. The Peer Helper Program is designed to help students from Kindergarten to Gr. 3 interact appropriately and created positive experiences at recess times. The Peer Helpers are a group of grade 5-7 students who are trained to help students with problem solving, socializing, playing games, and safety on the playground.
In addition to the Peer Helper Program we have a Buddy Bench. This area is for students of all grades who may not have anyone to play with for a variety of reasons. The bench brings students together in fun activities and helps children make new friends.
We ask that you talk to your child about these programs so that they can make use of them if needed.
SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS
We have a new e-mail address, please make note of it:
admin@stbernadette.ca
INCLEMENT WEATHER
With the cold and rainy season coming, please make sure your children are appropriately dressed for the weather. Students are expected to go outside for recess in order to get some exercise and fresh air. Coats, gloves, hats and boots are recommended, depending on the weather. Please make sure your child has everything he or she needs before coming to school.
If it is raining when your child comes to school, the students are permitted to go directly into the classrooms. They must still go through their designated doors and not through the front doors. Any outdoor footwear must be removed immediately upon entering the school. Please make sure that all coats, boots, umbrellas, etc. are labeled with your child’s name.
School Calendar
Absentee Forms
Stingers Club
St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca
October 12th, 2016
• School Closures
• Peer Helper Program
• Keep Vehicles Behind the Yellow Line
October 20th – 21st Gr. 7s @ Timberline
October 26th Photo Re-takes
October 28th Pro-D Day (NO SCHOOL)
SCHOOL CLOSURES
As we move into the fall and winter months, storms may become more severe causing a school closure. School closures are done because it is unsafe for families to drive to school, or it is unsafe for students to be at the school. Typically a school might be closed due to icy/unsafe road conditions, power outages, or a gas leak/unsafe environment in and around the school area.
In the event of a school closure, families will be notified in the following ways (please do not call the school to ask if school is opened or closed – we would need to keep the phone lines open in the event of an emergency)
Classroom Parent Representative – Your classroom parent rep will call/text you to inform you of the school closure. For those parents with multiple children in the school this would mean that you will be contacted by more than one parent rep. It is important that you answer your phone or reply to the text message so that the parent rep knows that you have been informed to not attend school for the day or to pick up your child early. Once all the parents have been contacted, the classroom teacher will be informed and the teacher will inform the school.
Alternate forms of communication if the school is closed
These are only done if possible and should not be relied on as a main function for finding out if school is closed or open.
Website – If possible the school will update the website with a post under news (scroll down the homepage) that will state that the school is closed.
Radio and TV – In the event of a school closure that happens before the start of school, the principal will contact CKNW 980 and NEWS 1130 along with Global TV to broadcast that the school is closed. This is typically only done if the school is closed due to unsafe driving conditions before school starts
Email – Only done if the school is closed part way through the day and the school has power. The school will issue a school wide email out to all parents. Do not respond to this email – instead please make contact with your parent rep.
Social Media – In addition to the parent rep making contact the school will attempt to update the Facebook and Twitter accounts.
PEER HELPERS
We are proud to have our Peer Helper Program up and running. The Peer Helper Program is designed to help students from Kindergarten to Gr. 3 interact appropriately and created positive experiences at recess times. The Peer Helpers are a group of grade 5-7 students who are trained to help students with problem solving, socializing, playing games, and safety on the playground.
In addition to the Peer Helper Program we have a Buddy Bench. This area is for students of all grades who may not have anyone to play with for a variety of reasons. The bench brings students together in fun activities and helps children make new friends.
We ask that you talk to your child about these programs so that they can make use of them if needed.
ALTAR SERVERS
There will be a practice on Saturday, October 15th at 11:00am in the church for anyone interested in becoming an Altar Server. This is for students in Grades 3-7. This practice is also a refresher for those who are already Altar Servers. Please make an effort to attend.
SCHOOL E-MAIL ADDRESS
We have a new e-mail address, please make note of it:
admin@stbernadette.ca
FINAL NOTICE ON PARKING LOT DROP OFF AND PICK UP
We have new lines painted in our parking lot. The solid yellow line running parallel to the school field and playground is not to be crossed by any vehicle from 7am (the start of Stingers Club) to 6pm (the end of Stingers Club). This is to ensure proper safety for our students.
Starting Next week we will no longer be putting out cones on the yellow line. Please do not cross the yellow line with your vehicle.
PHOTO ORDERS
Individual photo orders were due today, please submit your order no later than tomorrow. If your child is going to be having re-takes please return the original package and have him/her give it to the photographer on re-take day, Wednesday, October 26th
NEW*** ON VOLUNTEER SITE
The PEC is in the works of creating a new system for recording Parent Participation Hours. The new system will be online and is designed to make the process easier for parents. This new system will be unveiled at the Meet the Teacher/Parent Information Night. Please make sure you are there.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
With the cold and rainy season coming, please make sure your children are appropriately dressed for the weather. Students are expected to go outside for recess in order to get some exercise and fresh air. Coats, gloves, hats and boots are recommended, depending on the weather. Please make sure your child has everything he or she needs before coming to school.
If it is raining when your child comes to school, the students are permitted to go directly into the classrooms. They must still go through their designated doors and not through the front doors. Any outdoor footwear must be removed immediately upon entering the school. Please make sure that all coats, boots, umbrellas, etc. are labeled with your child’s name.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOCCER CHALLENGE
The Knights of Columbus Joseph Krenn Council 8629 will be hosting their annual Soccer Challenge in the school gym on Saturday, October15th from 12:00-4:00. This is open to boys and girls ages 10-14.
School Calendar
Absentee Forms
Stingers Club
St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca