May 27th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
June 3rd – CISVA Track Meet
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 May students will focus on the virtue of Acceptance. God desires for our children to make friends with everyone, no matter how different they may look or act. At St. Bernadette’s an accepting person is one who treats everyone with respect, is non-judgemental, is welcoming to everyone, and is loving and happy with him/herself. The virtue of acceptance means we accept ourselves and others just the way we are. God does not make junk. He makes everyone in his image, and therefore everyone is a perfect creation. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually member of it” – 1 Cor. 12:26-27. This month we celebrate those in our school are being accepted more fully into the Church through the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. As Martin Luther King said “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” and accepts us for who we are.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
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
SPORTS/FUN DAY
This year’s theme for the Sports/Fun day on Friday, June 12th is “Under the Sea”. We will post the schedule of events in next week’s newsletter. Dismissal will be at 1:00pm.
Sports/Fun day is not to be confused with the Year End BBQ which is on Friday, June 5th 5:30-9:00pm in the school gym.
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
Plans are well underway to make this an exciting year-end event for both parents and kids. There will be food and games to play including a lollipop tree, golf and hockey games, and plinko. There will also be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction. Plus there’s a chance to win great “Golden Ticket” prizes which include $100 towards uniforms, cash prizes, a Designing Minds Camp pass, and an XBOX.
Volunteer and attend.
We’re still looking for parents who can commit just an hour or two during the event to help run games and activities. If you can help, please contact Camille (ckalaw@gmail.com).
Cake Walk Baking
And new to this year’s events will be a Cake Walk. Whether you buy or make one, we could use at least 4 cakes from each class to make this a success. If you can help, please contact Stephannie (sdrysdale1@telus.net)by Monday, June 1.
Find out more on our Facebook Event Page. 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
May 20th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
May 21st – Hot Dog Day
May 27th – Crowning of Mary
June 3rd – CISVA Track Meet
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
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of May students will focus on the virtue of Acceptance. God desires for our children to make friends with everyone, no matter how different they may look or act. At St. Bernadette’s an accepting person is one who treats everyone with respect, is non-judgemental, is welcoming to everyone, and is loving and happy with him/herself. The virtue of acceptance means we accept ourselves and others just the way we are. God does not make junk. He makes everyone in his image, and therefore everyone is a perfect creation. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually member of it” – 1 Cor. 12:26-27. This month we celebrate those in our school are being accepted more fully into the Church through the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. As Martin Luther King said “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” and accepts us for who we are.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
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
CROWNING OF MARY
The Crowning of Mary will take place on Thursday, May 27th.
Every student is asked to bring in a flower for the Crowning of Mary.
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
INSIDE SCOOP
The Inside Scoop is an informal way for the families to communicate with other families. It is a newsletter that goes out on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you need services, have an item to sell, giving away items, etc. this is the place to advertise. The Inside Scoop is prepared by Anne-Marie Palma and sent out through the School. If you need to place an advertisement in the Inside Scoop you can e-mail her at amfaron@yahoo.com. Please e-mail her no later than the second Friday of each month.
P.E.C. NEWS
Edition No. 28| May 20, 2015
PEC ELECTION
The PEC Nominating Committee is now soliciting nominations for the election to be held following the Masses on and in anticipation of May 31, 2015 to fill two of the three upcoming vacancies on the PEC for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. St. Bernadette parishioners who are eligible to vote in the election are also eligible to stand for election (with some exceptions). If you are interested in standing for election to the PEC, please obtain a nomination package from the school office. The nomination deadline is 3:00 p.m. TODAY, May 20, 2015.
FUN FAIR 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30pm-9:00pm
Get a Bonus for Pre-ordering by May 20.
The kids are now buzzing with excitement as FunFair 2015 approaches! Get your food pre-orders in to avoid lines and save money. BONUS: Get 1 game ticket with your pre-order. Deadline to submit forms is Wednesday, May 20.
Find out more on the Facebook event page. (St Bernadette School-Surrey)
Many volunteers are needed for set-up, during, and after the event. To volunteer, please contact Camille Evangelista — cskalaw@hotmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Year-End Fun Fair
June 5, 2015
PEC Election
May 31, 2015
May 13th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
May 15th – Feast Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 18th – Victoria Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 21st – Hot Dog Day
May 27th – Crowning of Mary
June 5th – School Mass (2)
June 5th – Uniform Fitting 2:30-7:00
June 5th – Year End BBQ
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of May students will focus on the virtue of Acceptance. God desires for our children to make friends with everyone, no matter how different they may look or act. At St. Bernadette’s an accepting person is one who treats everyone with respect, is non-judgemental, is welcoming to everyone, and is loving and happy with him/herself. The virtue of acceptance means we accept ourselves and others just the way we are. God does not make junk. He makes everyone in his image, and therefore everyone is a perfect creation. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually member of it” – 1 Cor. 12:26-27. This month we celebrate those in our school are being accepted more fully into the Church through the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. As Martin Luther King said “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” and accepts us for who we are.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
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
ABSENTEE NOTES
St. Bernadette School will be having their yearly attendance audit next month. Students who have been absent must have an absent note on file with the days & reason of absenteeism along with the parent signature. Failure in not having an absent note for the days absence not accompanied by a note could result in families having to pay a portion of the provincial funding. So if you are aware of any absent note(s) that has not been handed in to the office, please send it in at your earliest convenience.
INSIDE SCOOP
The Inside Scoop is an informal way for the families to communicate with other families. It is a newsletter that goes out on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you need services, have an item to sell, giving away items, etc. this is the place to advertise. The Inside Scoop is prepared by Anne-Marie Palma and sent out through the School. If you need to place an advertisement in the Inside Scoop you can e-mail her at amfaron@yahoo.com. Please e-mail her no later than the second Friday of each month.
PEC ELECTION
The PEC Nominating Committee is now soliciting nominations for the election to be held following the Masses on and in anticipation of May 31, 2015 to fill two of the three upcoming vacancies on the PEC for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. St. Bernadette parishioners who are eligible to vote in the election are also eligible to stand for election (with some exceptions). If you are interested in standing for election to the PEC, please obtain a nomination package from the school office. The nomination deadline is 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2015.
FUN FAIR 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30pm-9:00pm
Get a Bonus for Pre-ordering by May 20.
The kids are now buzzing with excitement as FunFair 2015 approaches! Get your food pre-orders in to avoid lines and save money. BONUS: Get 1 game ticket with your pre-order. Deadline to submit forms is Wednesday, May 20.
Find out more on the Facebook event page. (St Bernadette School-Surrey)
Many volunteers are needed for set-up, during, and after the event. To volunteer, please contact Camille Evangelista — cskalaw@hotmail.com.
May 6th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
May 8th – School Mass
May 8th – Mother’s Day Tea 10:00-12:00
May 9th – K of C Track Meet @ Bear Creek Park
May 10th – Happy Mother’s Day
May 15th – Feast Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 18th – Victoria Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 21st – Hot Dog Day
May 27th – Crowning of Mary
June 5th – School Mass (2)
June 5th – Uniform Fitting 2:30-7:00
June 5th – Year End BBQ
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of May students will focus on the virtue of Acceptance. God desires for our children to make friends with everyone, no matter how different they may look or act. At St. Bernadette’s an accepting person is one who treats everyone with respect, is non-judgemental, is welcoming to everyone, and is loving and happy with him/herself. The virtue of acceptance means we accept ourselves and others just the way we are. God does not make junk. He makes everyone in his image, and therefore everyone is a perfect creation. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually member of it” – 1 Cor. 12:26-27. This month we celebrate those in our school are being accepted more fully into the Church through the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. As Martin Luther King said “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” and accepts us for who we are.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS
The school would like to congratulate our recent communicants (and their parents) on their First Holy Communion that took place last Sunday, May 3rd. The grade 2s were well prepared, reverent, and attentive throughout the mass. The school is very proud of them receiving this sacrament of initiation. May God bless them as they continue their faith journey.
SCHOOL MASS
School Mass will on Friday, May 8th. On Mass days the bell rings at 8:45am. If your child is late for school on a Mass day please bring him or her to the school first to sign in at the school office. Students must be in full school uniform.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
Cambridge Uniforms will be here on Friday, June 5th for uniform fittings from 2:30pm-7:00pm.
ABSENTEE NOTES
St. Bernadette School will be having their yearly attendance audit next month. Students who have been absent must have an absent note on file with the days & reason of absenteeism along with the parent signature. Failure in not having an absent note for the days absence not accompanied by a note could result in families having to pay a portion of the provincial funding. So if you are aware of any absent note(s) that has not been handed in to the office, please send it in at your earliest convenience.
GYM STRIP/SCHOOL UNIFORM
With track season upon us, we ask that you clearly mark your child’s name on his/her gym strip, ie; shorts, t-shirt, sweat top, sweat pants) and school uniform. Please check your child’s gym bag on a regular basis to ensure that your child has brought home his/her OWN gym strip and/or school uniform.
INSIDE SCOOP
The Inside Scoop is an informal way for the families to communicate with other families. It is a newsletter that goes out on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you need services, have an item to sell, giving away items, etc. this is the place to advertise. The Inside Scoop is prepared by Anne-Marie Palma and sent out through the School. If you need to place an advertisement in the Inside Scoop you can e-mail her at amfaron@yahoo.com. Please e-mail her no later than the second Friday of each month.
SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SSVP is looking for a girls’ used bike in good condition for an 11 year old girl. Please call our voice mail @ 604-785-4334 to leave a message.
The SSVP is also starting to collect used backpacks for our street ministry. If you could save any backpacks in June that you will be replacing we would appreciate it. The backpacks can dropped off in the gathering room of the church in the SSVP box.
A MOTHER’S BEAUTITUDE
Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.
Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child’s devotion.
Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her children.
Blessed is the mother who is never shocked, for she shall receive and know confidence and security.
Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
Blessed is the mother who emphasizes the good and minimizes the bad,
for her children shall follow her example.
Blessed is the mother who answers questions honestly, for she shall always be trusted.
Blessed is the mother who treats her children as she would like to be treated,
for her home shall always be filled with happiness.
YEAR-END FUN FAIR
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30pm-9:00pm
Don’t miss out on this great family event where we’ll have games and prizes. A food pre-order form will be sent home this week.
Many volunteers are needed for set-up, during, and after the event. To volunteer, please contact Camille Evangelista — cskalaw@hotmail.com.
PEC ELECTION
The PEC Nominating Committee is now soliciting nominations for the election to be held following the Masses on and in anticipation of May 31, 2015 to fill two of the three upcoming vacancies on the PEC for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. St. Bernadette parishioners who are eligible to vote in the election are also eligible to stand for election (with some exceptions). If you are interested in standing for election to the PEC, please obtain a nomination package from the school office. The nomination deadline is 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2015.
BUMPER STICKER
Now available by donation at the school office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Year-End Fun Fair
June 5, 2015
PEC Election
May 31, 2015
April 29th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• Stingers registration pkge
• PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
April 29th – FHC Rehearsal @ 6:30pm
April 30th – BCCH Jean’s Day
May 3rd – FHC Celebration 2:00pm
May 8th – School Mass
May 8th – Mother’s Day Tea 10:00-12:00
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of May students will focus on the virtue of Acceptance. God desires for our children to make friends with everyone, no matter how different they may look or act. At St. Bernadette’s an accepting person is one who treats everyone with respect, is non-judgemental, is welcoming to everyone, and is loving and happy with him/herself. The virtue of acceptance means we accept ourselves and others just the way we are. God does not make junk. He makes everyone in his image, and therefore everyone is a perfect creation. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually member of it” – 1 Cor. 12:26-27. This month we celebrate those in our school are being accepted more fully into the Church through the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. As Martin Luther King said “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” and accepts us for who we are.
SCHOOL MASS
School Mass will on Friday, May 8th. On Mass days the bell rings at 8:45am. If your child is late for school on a Mass day please bring him or her to the school first to sign in at the school office. Students must be in full school uniform.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
Cambridge Uniforms will be here on Friday, June 5th for uniform fittings from 2:30pm-7:00pm.
STINGERS ACTIVITY CLUB
This coming September St. Bernadette School will be having the Stingers Activity Club. This is a before and after activity club. Please read the attached brochure for details about this program.
SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SSVP is looking for a girls’ used bike in good condition for an 11 year old girl. Please call our voice mail @ 604-785-4334 to leave a message.
The SSVP is also starting to collect used backpacks for our street ministry. If you could save any backpacks in June that you will be replacing we would appreciate it. The backpacks can dropped off in the gathering room of the church in the SSVP box.
BC CHILDRENS’ HOSPITAL JEANS DAY
Jean’s Day is on Thursday, April 30th. Students are permitted to come to school in jeans. Students who will be participating in BC Childrens’ Jeans’ Day are required to bring in a $2.00 donation, with their donation they will receive a BCCH Jeans’ Day button.
PARKING LOT
It has been brought to our attention that at times there are safety issues in the parking lot. On occasion the safety cones have not been put out in the morning, we ask that you take extra precaution on such days. Please do not drop off your child in front of the school, please observe all safety rules.
YEAR-END BBQ
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30pm-9:30pm
This exciting evening for families and friends of St. B’s will once again be filled with games, prizes and food. And yes, there will still be a chance to win fish!
Many volunteers are needed for set-up, during, and after the event. To volunteer, please contact Camille Evangelista at cskalaw@hotmail.com.
PEC ELECTION
The PEC Nominating Committee is now soliciting nominations for the election to be held following the Masses on and in anticipation of May 31, 2015 to fill two of the three upcoming vacancies on the PEC for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. St. Bernadette parishioners who are eligible to vote in the election are also eligible to stand for election (with some exceptions). If you are interested in standing for election to the PEC, please obtain a nomination package from the school office. The nomination deadline is 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2015.
CLOTHING DRIVE
We would like to thank all the families who participated, and all the people who helped accept, sort and bag clothes/household items.
BUMPER STICKER
Now available by donation at the school office. UPCOMING EVENTS
Year-End BBQ
June 5, 2015
PEC Election
May 31, 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
Saint Bernadette in the News! Thanks to all who participated in keeping our community and Mother Earth very happy!
Please check out the article written on St. Bernadette’s support for Earth Day
P.E.C. NEWS
Edition No. 24| April 22, 2015
CLOTHING DRIVE
Drop-off Schedule:
Sunday, April 26, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Monday, April 27, before and after school
Tuesday, April 28, before and after school
Drop-off location: Gym entrance
You can pick up Clothing drive bags in front of the school office. In case you ran out of bags, you can use the regular garbage bags.
BUMPER STICKER
Now available by donation at the school office.
YEAR-END BBQ
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30pm-9:30pm
This exciting evening for families and friends of St. B’s will once again be filled with games, prizes and food. And yes, there will still be a chance to win fish!
Many volunteers are needed for set-up, during, and after the event. To volunteer, please contact Camille Evangelista at cskalaw@hotmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Clothing Drive
April 26 – 28, 2015
Year-End BBQ
June 5, 2015
PEC Election
May 31, 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
PEC ELECTION
The PEC Nominating Committee is now soliciting nominations for the election to be held following the Masses on and in anticipation of May 31, 2015 to fill two of the three upcoming vacancies on the PEC for the two-year term running from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017. St. Bernadette parishioners who are eligible to vote in the election are also eligible to stand for election (with some exceptions). If you are interested in standing for election to the PEC, please obtain a nomination package from the school office. The nomination deadline is 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2015.
April 22nd, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
• DeVry Nurseries Order Form
• Stingers Activity Club brochure & Registration Form
EVENTS
April 23rd – Parent Support Group Meeting (Gr.4, 6 & 7) @ 7:00pm
April 24th – Jump Rope for Heart
April 24th – Plant order forms due
April 29th – FHC Rehearsal @ 6:30pm
April 30th – BCCH Jean’s Day
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of April students will focus on the virtue of courage. Courage is one of the four cardinal virtues, more commonly referred to as fortitude. When we think of courage we tend to associate it with bravery. However, courage is more than just bravery. We want our children to know that courage is having the ability to strengthen ones own mind. It is the virtue by which one meets and sustains difficulties and yet is not deterred from the pursuit of good. Moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition. As Catholics it takes deep courage to attend to our faith when popular opinion and media say otherwise. We hope that this month, students will have opportunities to strengthen their minds.
STINGERS ACTIVITY CLUB
This coming September St. Bernadette School will be having the Stingers Activity Club. This is a before and after activity club. Please read the attached brochure for details about this program.
SOCIETY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SSVP is looking for a girls’ used bike in good condition for an 11 year old girl. Please call our voice mail @ 604-785-4334 to leave a message.
The SSVP is also starting to collect used backpacks for our street ministry. If you could save any backpacks in June that you will be replacing we would appreciate it. The backpacks can dropped off in the gathering room of the church in the SSVP box.
BC CHILDRENS’ HOSPITAL JEANS DAY
Jean’s Day is on Friday, April 30th. Students are permitted to come to school in jeans. Students who will be participating in BC Childrens’ Jeans’ Day are required to bring in a $2.00 donation, with their donation they will receive a BCCH Jeans’ Day button.
PARKING LOT
It has been brought to our attention that at times there are safety issues in the parking lot. On occasion the safety cones have not been put out in the morning, we ask that you take extra precaution on such days. Please do not drop off your child in front of the school, please observe all safety rules.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA/MASS
Our Mother’s Day Tea will be held on Friday, May 8th from 10:00am to 11:30AM following the 9:00 Mass. Please join us for morning Mass followed by a performance and light refreshments in the Parish Centre. To help us to prepare for this event please send in your pink forms to school no later than April 24th.
DROPPING ITEMS OFF TO YOUR CHILD
If you must drop something off to your child(ren) bring it to the office with their name and grade on it. The item will then be placed in the green basket outside your child’s classroom. This will allow us not to disrupt the class during their lessons.
All visitors (including parents) must report to the office.
FUNDRAISING FOR CANADIAN DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 are holding a fundraiser for Canadian Development and Peace by selling plants on Tuesday, May 5 just in time for Mother’s Day.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 will be selling plants that they have grown during their Science unit and Grade 2 will be the cashiers to build on their Math unit about coins. We are also selling (by pre-order only) beautiful plants from De Vry Greenhouses which would make great Mother’s Day gifts.
If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser and would like the convenience of pick up of Mother’s Day gifts at the school on Tuesday, May 5,
Please complete the attached order form and return to the school with payment by Fri. April 24.
Mark your calendars for pick up of plants and sale of Kindergarten and Grade 1 plants on Tuesday, May 5. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Fraser, Mme Peck, Mrs Hillard or Mrs Schollen at the school. Thank you for your support.
PARENT SUPPORT MEETING
On Thursday April 23rd at 7pm in the school gym, St. Bernadette School will be hosting a Parent Support Meeting for parents of children in grade 4, 6, and 7 currently in Catholic or public school. This night is designed to empower parents to recognize their role as primary educators in faith and truth in human sexuality. The objective of this evening is for parents to gain confidence in their ability to communicate about sexuality to their children. For more information please contact Fr. Paul, Mr. van der Pauw (school principal), or Lisa Balazs (PREP coordinator).
17th ANNUAL CRUSADER NIGHT
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
All proceeds raised go to Holy Cross Regional Secondary. Tickets are just $30.00 and going fast! Mr. Bill VanderZalm, LIVE Auctioneer will bring a truck load of plants just in time for Mother’s Day!
Light Buffet, Silent Auction. Dance to the music of the Pat Chessel Band – lots of fun at our HC Gym. For tickets call Karin @ 604-599-9222 or email montky99@gmail.com
Donations for LIVE or Silent Auction are welcomed and appreciated; drop off at HC school office any day between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Come have fun and support Holy Cross.
April 15th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
Order form for De Vry Greenhouses
EVENTS
April 15th – Class Photos
April 16th – Feast of St. Bernadette
April 16th – Pizza Day
April 21st – St. Bernadette Track Meet @ Bear Creek Park
April 23rd – Parent Support Group Meeting (Gr.4, 6 & 7) @ 7:00pm
April 24th – Jump Rope for Heart
CLASS PHOTOS
Class & panoramic photos will be taken tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th. Students must in full school uniform.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of April students will focus on the virtue of courage. Courage is one of the four cardinal virtues, more commonly refered to as fortitude. When we think of courage we tend to associate it with bravery. However, courage is more than just bravery. We want our children to know that courage is having the ability to strenghten ones own mind. It is the virtue by which one meets and sustains difficulties and yet is not deterred from the pursuit of good. Moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition. As Catholics it takes deep courage to attend to our faith when popular opinion and media say otherwise. We hope that this month, students will have opportunities to strengthen their minds.
FEAST OF ST. BERNADETTE
On Thursday April 16th the school will be celebrating the Feast Day of St. Bernadette. We will be serving cake after mass and at 10:45am we will be showing the film St. Bernadette of Lourdes in the school gym. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA/MASS
Our Mother’s Day Tea will be held on Friday, May 8th from 10:00am to 11:30AM following the 9:00 Mass. Please join us for morning Mass followed by a performance and light refreshments in the Parish Centre. To help us to prepare for this event please send in your pink forms to school no later than April 24th.
DROPPING ITEMS OFF TO YOUR CHILD
If you must drop something off to your child(ren) bring it to the office with their name and grade on it. The item will then be placed in the green basket outside your child’s classroom. This will allow us not to disrupt the class during their lessons.
All visitors (including parents) must report to the office.
FUNDRAISING FOR CANADIAN DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 are holding a fundraiser for Canadian Development and Peace by selling plants on Tuesday, May 5 just in time for Mother’s Day.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 will be selling plants that they have grown during their Science unit and Grade 2 will be the cashiers to build on their Math unit about coins. We are also selling (by pre-order only) beautiful plants from De Vry Greenhouses which would make great Mother’s Day gifts.
If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser and would like the convenience of pick up of Mother’s Day gifts at the school on Tuesday, May 5,
Please complete the attached order form and return to the school with payment by Fri. April 24.
Mark your calendars for pick up of plants and sale of Kindergarten and Grade 1 plants on Tuesday, May 5.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Fraser, Mme Peck, Mrs Hillard or Mrs Schollen at the school. Thank you for your support.
PARENT SUPPORT MEETING
On Thursday April 23rd at 7pm in the school gym, St. Bernadette School will be hosting a Parent Support Meeting for parents of children in grade 4, 6, and 7 currently in Catholic or public school. This night is designed to empower parents to recognize their role as primary educators in faith and truth in human sexuality. The objective of this evening is for parents to gain confidence in their ability to communicate about sexuality to their children. For more information please contact Fr. Paul, Mr. van der Pauw (school principal), or Lisa Balazs (PREP coordinator).
17th ANNUAL CRUSADER NIGHT
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
All proceeds raised go to Holy Cross Regional Secondary. Tickets are just $30.00 and going fast! Mr. Bill VanderZalm, LIVE Auctioneer will bring a truck load of plants just in time for Mother’s Day!
Light Buffet, Silent Auction. Dance to the music of the Pat Chessel Band – lots of fun at our HC Gym. For tickets call Karin @ 604-599-9222 or email montky99@gmail.com
Donations for LIVE or Silent Auction are welcomed and appreciated; drop off at HC school office any day between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Come have fun and support Holy Cross.
April 8th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
April 9th – Primary Regional Speech Arts (@ St. Bernadette’s)
April 10th – School Mass (5)
April 10th – Re-registration 3:15-8:00pm
April 12th – FHC Prep Mass @11:30
April 12th – Re-registration 9:00-1:00
April 15th – Class Photos
April 16th – Feast of St. Bernadette
April 16th – Pizza Day
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the Month of April students will focus on the virtue of courage. Courage is one of the four cardinal virtues, more commonly refered to as fortitude. When we think of courage we tend to associate it with bravery. However, courage is more than just bravery. We want our children to know that courage is having the ability to strenghten ones own mind. It is the virtue by which one meets and sustains difficulties and yet is not deterred from the pursuit of good. Moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition. As Catholics it takes deep courage to attend to our faith when popular opinion and media say otherwise. We hope that this month, students will have opportunities to strengthen their minds.
**RE-REGISTRATION CHECKLIST**
A revised re-registration checklist form was sent home last week.
Item No. 9: Parent Participation forms & postdated cheques; please note that
only “ONE” post dated cheque in the amount of $500.00 dated June 15, 2016 is required. It was also noted that the July 1st tuition cheque for September’s tuition was not listed on the checklist, please ensure that the July 1st cheque is included in the package.
If you have had your tuition category changed by Father Paul, please submit the original form with the changes at time of registration
Re-registration dates are Apr. 10th 3:15-8:00 or Apr. 12th 9:00-1:00
FUNDRAISING FOR CANADIAN DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 are holding a fundraiser for Canadian Development and Peace by selling plants on Tuesday, May 5 just in time for Mother’s Day.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 will be selling plants that they have grown during their Science unit and Grade 2 will be the cashiers to build on their Math unit about coins. We are also selling (by pre-order only) beautiful plants from De Vry Greenhouses which would make great Mother’s Day gifts.
If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser and would like the convenience of pick up of Mother’s Day gifts at the school on Tuesday, May 5, please complete the attached order form and return to the school with payment by Friday, April 24.
Mark your calendars for pick up of plants and sale of Kindergarten and Grade 1 plants on Tuesday, May 5.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Fraser, Mme Peck, Mrs Hillard or Mrs Schollen at the school. Thank you for your support.
DROPPING ITEMS OFF TO YOUR CHILD
If you must drop something off to your child(ren) bring it to the office with their name and grade on it. The item will then be placed in the green basket outside your child’s classroom. This will allow us not to disrupt the class during their lessons.
All visitors (including parents) must report to the office.
SCHOOL MASS
School Mass will on Friday, April 10th. On Mass days the bell rings at 8:45am. If your child is late for school on Mass day please bring him or her to the school first to sign in at the school office. Students must be in full school uniform.
CLASS PHOTOS
Class photos will be taken on Wednesday, April 15th. Students must in full school uniform.
FEAST OF ST. BERNADETTE
On Thursday April 16th the school will be celebrating the Feast Day of St. Bernadette. We will be serving cake after mass and at 10:45am we will be showing the film St. Bernadette of Lourdes in the school gym. Everyone is welcome to attend.
PARENT SUPPORT MEETING
On Thursday April 23rd at 7pm in the school gym, St. Bernadette School will be hosting a Parent Support Meeting for parents of children in grade 4, 6, and 7 currently in Catholic or public school. This night is designed to empower parents to recognize their role as primary educators in faith and truth in human sexuality. The objective of this evening is for parents to gain confidence in their ability to communicate about sexuality to their children. For more information please contact Fr. Paul, Mr. van der Pauw (school principal), or Lisa Balazs (PREP coordinator).
17th ANNUAL CRUSADER NIGHT
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
All proceeds raised go to Holy Cross Regional Secondary. Tickets are just $30.00 and going fast!
Mr. Bill VanderZalm, LIVE Auctioneer will bring a truck load of plants just in time for Mother’s Day!
Light Buffet, Silent Auction. Dance to the music of the Pat Chessel Band – lots of fun at our HC Gym.
For tickets call Karin @ 604-599-9222 or email montky99@gmail.com
Donations for LIVE or Silent Auction are welcomed and appreciated; drop off at HC school office any day between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Come have fun and support Holy Cross.
RE-REGISTRATION
Please be reminded of the dates for the re-registration:
April 10, 2015, 3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
April 12, 2015, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
CLOTHING DRIVE
Please hold on to your used clothes and household items in order to donate to a good cause while helping fundraise for the school.
Acceptable items include:
Clothing and any small household items from books, toys, pots, pans, dishes, glass wares, decorative items, to small appliances like toaster ovens, kettles, or sporting equipment.
We do ask any hard items to be separated into boxes for handling purpose.
No furniture, TV’s, computers, baby cribs, baby car seats, swing sets, or any large items will be accepted.
No PILLOWS
Drop-off Schedule:
Sunday, April 26, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Monday, April 27 and 28, before and after school
Clothing drive bags will be available in the next couple of weeks. You can pick them up in front of the school office. In case you ran out of bags, you can use the regular garbage bags.
Volunteers are needed for Sunday, April 26th, and on Wednesday, April 29th (pick-up day).
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Rematore via e-mail at srematore@gmail.com .
