April 2nd, 2015 Newsletter

April 2nd, 2015

GOING HOME TODAY

 Order Form for De Vry Nurseries
 Revised Re-registration checklist
 Children’s Choir permission letter
 PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
April 3rd – Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)
April 5th – Easter Sunday
April 6th – Easter Monday (NO SCHOOL)
April 8th – Intermediate Regional Speech Arts (@ St. Bernadette’s)
April 9th – Primary Regional Speech Arts (@ St. Bernadette’s)

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.

**RE-REGISTRATION CHECKLIST**
A revised re-registration checklist form is being sent home today.
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.
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
Re-registration packages have been sent home. Please ensure that when you are re-registrating your child(ren) that all forms have been completed and all cheques submitted. If you are registrating your child for Kindergarten please ensure that all documentation is included, we will not be accepting any packages with missing documentation.
If your child(ren) will not be returning for the upcoming school year please inform in the office in writing at your earliest convenience, as we have families on the wait list.
Re-registration dates are Apr. 10th 3:15-8:00 or Apr. 12th 9:00-1:0

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.

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 .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Re-registration
April 10 and April 12, 2015
Clothing Drive
April 26 – 28, 2015

March 25, 2015 Newsletter

March 25th, 2015
GOING HOME TODAY
 PEC Newsletter
 Stingers Activity Club registration package
EVENTS
March 25th – Hot Dog Day
March 25th – Report Cards go home
March 26th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-8:00
March 27th – Parent /Teacher Conferences 9:00-1:00 (No School)
April 1st – FHC Retreat 6:30-8:00
April 2nd – Holy Thursday Retreat
April 3rd – Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)
April 5th – Easter Sunday
April 6th – Easter Monday (NO SCHOOL)

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of March the school will be focusing on the virtue of justice. Justice is one of the cardinal virtues. As a cardinal virtue, all virtues that lead to the provision of one’s rights is justice. It is the proper moderation between self-interest and the rights and needs of others. It empowers us to give others their due at all times.
As a school we will be focusing on how students regulate relationships with their classmates, family, and those who are less fortunate. Justice is essentially a moral virtue that allows students to show piety, gratitude, liberality, kindness, honesty, truthfulness and friendliness. We will provide further opportunities for students to demonstrate their compassion for others. “The highest form of compassion, a product of justice, resides in affirming another’s right to exist”.
APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for new students for the upcoming school year 2015-16 are now available and can be picked up from the school office. Families who have children entering Kindergarten will be given the application form with the Re-registration package.
Promotional Event: Current families get their re-registration fee for the following year (currently $150) waived if they refer a family that stays the year.
RE-REGISTRATION
Re-registration packages will be sent home on Thursday, March 12th. Please ensure that when you are re-registrating your child(ren) that all forms have been completed and all cheques submitted. If you are registrating your child for Kindergarten please ensure that all documentation is included, we will not be accepting any packages with missing documentation.
If your child(ren) will not be returning for the upcoming school year please inform in the office in writing at your earliest convenience, as we have families on the wait list.
Re-registration dates are April 10th 3:15-8:00 or April 12th 9:00-1:00. Packages will not be accepted prior to these dates.

Edition No. 21| March 25, 2015

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. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Rematore via e-mail at srematore@gmail.com .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Clothing Drive
April 2015

March 11, 2015 Newsletter

March 11th, 2015

GOING HOME TODAY
 PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
March 12th – Primary Speech Arts
March 13th – School Mass (bell rings @ 8:45)
March 13th – Last day of school before spring break (12:15 dismissal)
March 16-20th SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
March 23rd – School Re-Opens
March 25th – Hot Dog Day
March 25th – Report Cards go home
March 26th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-8:00
March 27th – Parent Teacher Conferences 9:00-1:00 (No School)

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of March the school will be focusing on the virtue of justice. Justice is one of the cardinal virtues. As a cardinal virtue, all virtues that lead to the provision of one’s rights is justice. It is the proper moderation between self-interest and the rights and needs of others. It empowers us to give others their due at all times.
As a school we will be focusing on how students regulate relationships with their classmates, family, and those who are less fortunate. Justice is essentially a moral virtue that allows students to show piety, gratitude, liberality, kindness, honesty, truthfulness and friendliness. We will provide further opportunities for students to demonstrate their compassion for others. “The highest form of compassion, a product of justice, resides in affirming another’s right to exist”.
SCHOOL MASS
School Mass will on Friday, March 13th. 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.
PARISH DONATION RECEIPT
Parish donation receipts are available for pick-up in the Gathering Room in the Church.

RE-REGISTRATION
Re-registration packages will be sent home on Thursday, March 12th. Please ensure that when you are re-registrating your child(ren) that all forms have been completed and all cheques submitted. If you are registrating your child for Kindergarten please ensure that all documentation is included, we will not be accepting any packages with missing documentation.
If your child(ren) will not be returning for the upcoming school year please inform in the office in writing at your earliest convenience, as we have families on the wait list.
Re-registration dates are April 10th 3:15-8:00 or April 12th 9:00-1:00. Packages will not be accepted prior to these dates.

APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for new students for the upcoming school year 2015-16 are now available and can be picked up from the school office. Families who have children entering Kindergarten will be given the application form with the Re-registration package.
Promotional Event: Current families get their re-registration fee for the following year (currently $150) waived if they refer a family that stays the year.

March 4, 2015 Newsletter

March 4th, 2015

GOING HOME TODAY
 PEC Newsletter
 Curriculum Camp flyer @ Cloverdale Catholic
EVENTS
March 6th – School Mass
March 8th – Daylight Savings Time
March 10th – Intermediate Speech Arts
March 11th – Reconciliation for Grade Two’s
March 12th – Primary Speech Arts
March 13th – School Mass (bell rings @ 8:45)
March 13th – Last day of school before spring break (12:15 dismissal)
March 16-20th SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of March the school will be focusing on the virtue of justice. Justice is one of the cardinal virtues. As a cardinal virtue, all virtues that lead to the provision of one’s rights is justice. It is the proper moderation between self-interest and the rights and needs of others. It empowers us to give others their due at all times.
As a school we will be focusing on how students regulate relationships with their classmates, family, and those who are less fortunate. Justice is essentially a moral virtue that allows students to show piety, gratitude, liberality, kindness, honesty, truthfulness and friendliness. We will provide further opportunities for students to demonstrate their compassion for others. “The highest form of compassion, a product of justice, resides in affirming another’s right to exist”.
SCHOOL MASS
School Mass will on Friday, March 6th. 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.
PARISH DONATION RECEIPT
Parish donation receipts are available for pick-up in the Gathering Room in the Church.

ABSENT NOTES
If your child is away for any reason, it is imperitive that an absentee note be sent to the school indicating the reason of the absenteeism. It is not the school’s responsibility to notify you if a note has not been handed in. The Ministry of Education requires a note from students who are absent. Failing to submit a note may jeopardize your funding from the government.

APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for new students for the upcoming school year 2015-16 are now available and can be picked up from the school office. Families who have children entering Kindergarten will be given the application form with the Re-registration package.
Promotional Event: Current families get their re-registration fee for the following year (currently $150) waived if they refer a family that stays the year.

MOVIE NIGHT

DO NOT MISS THE LAST MOVIE NIGHT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Money raised from this night will go towards a mascot costume for students.

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Date: Friday, March 6, 2015
Time: Door opens at 6:30pm
Movie starts at 7:00pm
Fee: $3 (including movie, popcorn and drink)
Concessions are available at $0.50 each.
**Please, no outside food at movie night.
Movie: Big Hero 6
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Upcoming Events:
Movie Night
March 6, 2015
Clothing Drive
April 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

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:
 Around April 29th, specific drop-off dates will be announced later.

February 25, 2015

February 25th, 2015

GOING HOME TODAY
 PEC Newsletter
EVENTS
• February 26th – Pizza Day
• February 27th – School Mass (7)
• March 1st – FHC Prep Mass 10:00am

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of February, the students will be learning about the virtue of unity. The virtue of unity is essential for character development. It is through unity that we can foster cooperation, acceptance, compasion, and understanding. Unity is having a sense of connectedness eventhough we might be miles apart. The virtue of unity is highly valued at St. Bernadette’s. We desire to be united with our families, our parish and the wider community in order to provide the best education for our children.
As we focus on the virtue of unity this month, our actions, words, and overall attitude must reflect this virtue. How do we treat others, especially those that do not share our same values? How do we speak and treat those who are different from us? In what ways are we creating opportunities to foster a sense of unity at home, at work, on teams, in clubs, at school? Together, in unison, we will work towards a culture of acceptance, cooperation, understanding and compasion at St. Bernadette’s.

PIZZA DAY
Pizza Day is Thursday, February 26th, students are to come to school in FULL UNIFORM.

TUITION TAX RECEIPT
Income Tax receipts are available for pick-up at the school office. You must sign for the receipt. If you are having someone else pick it up, they must have a signed note from you requesting that they have your permission to pick up your Tax receipt. Please make a copy of the receipt in the event that you loose or misplace your original receipt, replacement receipts will NOT be issued. Parents are reminded to submit this tax under “Charitable Donations” section of their income tax return.

SCHOOL MASS
School Mass will on Friday, February 27th. 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.

PARISH DONATION RECEIPT
Parish donation receipts are available for pick-up in the Gathering Room in the Church.

ABSENT NOTES
If your child is away for any reason, it is imperitive that an absentee note be sent to the school indicating the reason of the absenteeism. It is not the school’s responsibility to notify you if a note has not been handed in. The Ministry of Education requires a note from students who are absent. Failing to submit a note may jeopardize your funding from the government.

APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for new students for the upcoming school year 2015-16 are now available and can be picked up from the school office. Families who have children entering Kindergarten will be given the application form with the Re-registration package.
Promotional Event: Current families get their re-registration fee for the following year (currently $150) waived if they refer a family that stays the year.

MOVIE NIGHT

DO NOT MISS THE LAST MOVIE NIGHT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

ht**
Date: Friday, March 6, 2015
Time: Door opens at 6:30pm
Movie starts at 7:00pm
Fee: $3 (including movie, popcorn and drink)
Concessions are available at $0.50 each.
**Please, no outside food at movie night.
Movie: Big Hero 6
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
Upcoming Events:
Movie Night
March 6, 2015
Clothing Drive
April 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

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:
 Around April 29th, specific drop-off dates will be announced later.

PEC Newsletter February 18, 2015

Edition No. 18 | February 20, 2015

MOVIE NIGHT
Movie night this Friday is cancelled due to so much sickness in the school. We will announce later if we would be able to reschedule soon.

Annual General Meeting
We would like to thank again all the families that attended the AGM on January 29th. We thank you all for your suggestions and comments. As we move forward, we look forward to working together as a community.

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.
Drop-off Schedule: Around April 29th, specific drop-off dates
will be announced later

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 Upcoming Events:
Movie Night
cancelled
Clothing Drive
April 2015

Newsletter February 4, 2015

February 4th, 2015

GOING HOME TODAY
 Letter from the Principal
EVENTS
February 2nd-6th – Catholic Schools Week
February 3rd-6th – Book Fair
February 4th – Le Carnaval
February 4th – FHC Reconciliation Parent Meeting 6:30pm
February 5th – Literacy Night 6:30-8:30pm
February 6th – Casual for Covenant House – Non-uniform day
February 9th-13th – No School

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
For the month of February, the students will be learning about the virtue of unity. The virtue of unity is essential for character development. It is through unity that we can foster cooperation, acceptance, compasion, and understanding. Unity is having a sense of connectedness eventhough we might be miles apart. The virtue of unity is highly valued at St. Bernadette’s. We desire to be united with our families, our parish and the wider community in order to provide the best education for our children.
As we focus on the virtue of unity this month, our actions, words, and overall attitude must reflect this virtue. How do we treat others, especially those that do not share our same values? How do we speak and treat those who are different from us? In what ways are we creating opportunities to foster a sense of unity at home, at work, on teams, in clubs, at school? Together, in unison, we will work towards a culture of acceptance, cooperation, understanding and compasion at St. Bernadette’s.
TUITION TAX RECEIPT
Income Tax receipts will be available for pick-up starting tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th at the school office. You must sign for the receipt. If you are having someone else pick it up, they must have a signed note from you requesting that they have your permission to pick up your Tax receipt. Please make a copy of the receipt in the event that you loose or misplace your original receipt, replacement receipts will NOT be issued. Parents are reminded to submit this tax under “Charitable Donations” section of their income tax return.
BOOK FAIR/LITERACY NIGHT
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!
Tuesday, February 3rd (12:15pm) to Friday, February 6th 8:45-9:15am,
12:00 -1:00pm, 2:45-3:30pm daily (2:00-2:45pm Wednesday only)
If you cannot attend, you may use the Student Wish List order form and send it back to school with your child, along with payment in the correct amount (cash or cheque) and one of our volunteers can assist you child with their purchase.
Our annual Family Literacy Night will be held on Thursday February 5th 6:30-8:30pm. There will be a read-a-long with librarian Julianne Newton for the primary students. There your family can shop together, participate in literacy activities and enter our Book Fair Draw. You could win $50 worth of books – $25 for your family and $25 for your child’s teacher. During the event, we also invite you to help build up our library by purchasing books and donating them to the school through the Classroom Wish List program, which will be displayed in the library.
CASUAL FOR COVENANT HO– USE – NON-UNIFORM DAY
On Friday February 6th, the school will be hosting Casual for Covenant House. Students are bring in a minimal donation of $2.00 to help children who are homeless in the Lower Mainland. It is a non-uniform day for students who bring in a donation. Covenant House began as a Catholic organization that focused on helping marginalized youth in Vancouver.
CATHOLIC WEEK SCHOOL
Please join us as St. Bernadette School celebrates Catholic Schools Week February 1-6.
Please see the Catholic Schools Week attachment for more information. We have events planned for each day such as Open House, Line Dancing and Literacy Night. We extend a warm welcome to all. Bring your family and friends to join in and learn more about our school. Please visit us on FaceBook or the school website for more information.

APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for new students for the upcoming school year 2015-16 are now available and can be picked up from the school office. Families who have children entering Kindergarten will be given the application form with the Re-registration package. If you haven’t notified the office that you have a pre-school child applying for admittance for the 2015-16 school year, please do so as soon as possible.
Promotional Event: Current families get their re-registration fee for the following year (currently $150) waived if they refer a family that stays the year.

February 3rd, 2015
Dear Parents,

As I write this letter, I am reminded of the African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. I believe this to be true in many families and I think it aptly applies to our school. We are a strong village dedicated to the education of all our students. This could not be more apparent than in the two events held this past week – our annual AGM and our annual Open House.
It was such a blessing to see how many families attended both events. The AGM was an opportunity for the school to share with the families its successes and challenges moving forward. What resulted were constructive, positive, and creative suggestions and recommendations of how the school can better move forward. It was very encouraging to listen to the care and dedication that our parents show towards the school. This attitude, coupled with the desire to see our school succeed in every possible way, will allow us to move in directions that are creative, bold, and attends to the needs of every student.
The Open House was very successful. It is one of many events that showcase our school to the community. New families were impressed with our educational program, the variety of extra-curricular activities, the sense of community and family, and the overall presentation of the school. It was a delight to see so many parishioners coming to the open house to share stories of their connection, past and present, with the school. It was very special to see so many current families attending our Open House, as this adds to the positive experience for the new families.

In the months and years ahead, we will be challenged to maintain the enthusiasm and energy that was shared at the AGM and Open House. It is our responsibility as a “village” to raise the school to its optimal level. You deserve a school that is works to deliver the best education for your child. Together, with your energy and support, we will continue to work to make this happen.
Yours in Christ,
Michael van der Pauw
Principal

Annual General Meeting
Thank you to all the families that attended the AGM. We thank you all for your suggestions and comments. As we move forward as a community we look forward to working together.
Parent Participation
REMINDER: Do not forget to record all parent participation hours in the binder located in front of the office.
If you have any questions on parent participation, and/or would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Rematore via email at srematore@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS
February 20th
Movie night
April
Clothing drive

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

January 28, 2015 Newsletter

January 28th, 2015

GOING HOME TODAY
 PEC Newsletter
 Inside Scoop
EVENTS
January 29th – AGM Meeting 6:30-7:30 (Parish Centre)
January 31st – Altar Servers practice 10am-11am
February 1st – Open House (after all masses)
February 2nd-6th – Catholic Schools Week (please see flyer for more details)
February 3rd – Open House 10am-3pm everyone is welcome
February 6th – Casual for Covenant House – Non-uniform day

AGM
The AGM will be held held in the parish centre this coming Thursday, January 29th at 6:30pm. All families are to be represented at this meeting, as there will be very important topics to be discussed. All families that attend will get 2 hours counted towards their parent participation hours.

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
The virtue of the Month for January is humility. When we teach the theme for the school year, Live the Joy of the Gospel, part of living the joy is attending to our humility towards others and the Lord. We teach the child that joy stands for Jesus, others, and yourself. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less” – C.S. Lewis. This leads to a deeper sense of self awareness and self actualization. As we go through the month of January, we are building our character traits by learning to put others needs before our own. One way the students will attend to this practice is by learning about and donating to Covenant House. Covenant House works to meet the needs of the homeless youth population of the Lower Mainland.
BOOK FAIR/LITERACY NIGHT
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!
Tuesday, February 3rd (12:15pm) to Friday, February 6th 8:45-9:15am,
12:00 -1:00pm, 2:45-3:30pm daily (2:00-2:45pm Wednesday only)
If you cannot attend, you may use the Student Wish List order form and send it back to school with your child, along with payment in the correct amount (cash or cheque) and one of our volunteers can assist you child with their purchase.
Our annual Family Literacy Night will be held on Thursday February 5th 6:30-8:30pm. There will be a read-a-long with librarian Julianne Newton for the primary students. There your family can shop together, participate in literacy activities and enter our Book Fair Draw. You could win $50 worth of books – $25 for your family and $25 for your child’s teacher. During the event, we also invite you to help build up our library by purchasing books and donating them to the school through the Classroom Wish List program, which will be displayed in the library.

GENERAL FEE
Just a reminder that the General Fee cheque in the amount of $100.00 will be cashed on February 1st.

CASUAL FOR COVENANT HO– USE – NON-UNIFORM DAY
Marc Savard from the Covenant House will be here at the school to speak to the students in regards to Covenant House.On Friday February 6th, the school will be hosting Casual for Covenant House. Students are bring in a minimal donation of $2.00 to help children who are homeless in the Lower Mainland. It is a non-uniform day for students who bring in a donation. Covenant House began as a Catholic organization that focused on helping marginalized youth in Vancouver.

ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE
There will be an Altar Server practice on Saturday, January 31st at the church from 10:00am-11:00am. All students from Grades 3 – 7 are invited to attend the practice. This practice will cover all basis of being an Altar Server. Please contact the parish office 604-596-0566 or Wayne Desrochers 604-599-4206 if you are going to be attending.

CATHOLIC WEEK SCHOOL
Please join us as St. Bernadette School celebrates Catholic Schools Week February 1-6.
Please see the Catholic Schools Week attachment for more information. We have events planned for each day such as Open House, Line Dancing and Literacy Night. We extend a warm welcome to all. Bring your family and friends to join in and learn more about our school. Please visit us on FaceBook or the school website for more information.

APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for new students for the upcoming school year 2015-16 are now available and can be picked up from the school office. Families who have children entering Kindergarten will be given the application form with the Re-registration package. If you haven’t notified the office that you have a pre-school child applying for admittance for the 2015-16 school year, please do so as soon as possible.
Promotional Event: Current families get their re-registration fee for the following year (currently $150) waived if they refer a family that stays the year.

LE CARNAVAL
Le Carnaval will be on Wednesday, February 4th from approx 9:15 am until lunchtime (12:15). Dismissal is as usual (2:15).
What to wear? Dress like Bonhomme Carnaval (white pants and top, red tuque, colourful belt or sash) a voyageur or coureur de bois (dark pants, long sleeve winter shirt, tuque, belt or sash) une duchesse (duchess) or les carnavaleux (winter festival-goers).
If you would like to earn hours by helping at Le Carnaval, please contact Mme. Peck at the school.

INSIDE SCOOP
The Inside Scoop is an informal way for the families to communicate with other families. It is a newsletter that typically 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.

Annual General Meeting
On January 29th, there will be an AGM held in the parish centre starting at 6:30pm. All families are to attend this meeting, as there will be very important topics to be discussed. All families that attend will get 2 hours counted towards their parent participation hours.

Open House (Need hours??)
On Sunday, February 1st from 9:30am-2:00pm (after all the masses) and Tuesday, February 3rd from 9:00am – 3:30pm St. Bernadette School will be hosting an open house. In order for our school to look good we need the help of our great community to help clean the school. On January 26-30 we will be taking a few days to clean the school. Families that would like to help please contact Giuliana @ lanci.giuliana@yahoo.ca so we can make sure we have enough helpers. Thank you in advance for all your help and dedication.

Parent Participation
REMINDER: Do not forget to record all parent participation hours in the binder located in front of the office.
If you have any questions on parent participation, and/or would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Rematore via email at srematore@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events:
AGM
Thursday, January 29th, 2015
Open House
Sunday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
Clothing Drive
April 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

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:
 Around April 29th, specific drop-off dates will be announced later.

January 21, 2015 PEC Newsletter

Annual General Meeting
On January 29th, there will be an AGM held in the parish centre starting at 6:30pm. All families are to attend this meeting, as there will be very important topics to be discussed. All families that attend will get 2 hours counted towards their parent participation hours.

Open House (Need hours??)
On Sunday, February 1st from 9:30am-2:00pm (after all the masses) and Tuesday, February 3rd from 9:00am – 3:30pm St. Bernadette School will be hosting an open house. In order for our school to look good we need the help of our great community to help clean the school. On January 26-30 we will be taking a few days to clean the school. Families that would like to help please contact Giuliana @ lanci.giuliana@yahoo.ca so we can make sure we have enough helpers. Thank you in advance for all your help and dedication.

Parent Participation
REMINDER: Do not forget to record all parent participation hours in the binder located in front of the office.
If you have any questions on parent participation, and/or would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Rematore via email at srematore@gmail.com.

New PEC Member
We are pleased to announce that Ashley Hartnett has been appointed by Father Paul to fill the current vacant position. She will be joining the PEC until the end of this school year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AGM
Thursday, January 29th

Open House
Sunday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 3rd