St. Bernadette Elementary
School Newsletter
June 15th, 2016
Highlights
• Stingers Club Employment Opportunity
• Parent Appreciation Tea & Talent Share
• Stingers Basketball and Volleyball Camps
June 18th – 25th Cambridge Uniforms Discount Week
June 20th Appreciation Tea/Talent Share 1:00pm
June 24th Grade 7 Farewell Mass and Dinner
June 29th School Mass (Gr. 6)
June 29th Last Day of School 12:15 dismissal
School News
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
The virtue of the month for June is Patience. It is such a fitting virtue at this time of the year not just for the students but for us educators and parents. It feels like it is go, go, go (for some of us it might feel this way all year round!) and that commitments and final preparations before the summer break comes keep piling up. The virtue of patience reminds us that all though we want to hurry up and get things done, or have things come, we need to rest in the watchful embrace of God. As we know from Elijah, we can’t find God in the noise, but in the silence “a tiny whisper sound”. When we are trying to be patient, it is good to stop and listen to the tiny whisper of God’s voice.
PARENT APPRECIATION SOCIAL/TALENT SHARE
The staff of St. Bernadette School would like to extend an invitation to all our volunteers who have made our 2015-16school year such a success with all their hard work and support of both our students and teachers. To show our appreciation we are holding a Social @1:00pm in conjunction with the Talent Share on Monday, June 20th. Supervision for students and younger siblings will be provided. Students who are participating in the Talent Share are reminded to bring their music, instruments, etc. that they will need/require for their performance.
Employment Opportunity at St. Bernadette School
Saint Bernadette School is looking for a caring, responsible, and energetic supervisor for the Stingers Activity Club two days a week. The hours are from 3:15pm – 5pm Thursdays and Fridays and 12:15pm to 5pm on early dismissal days (usually a Friday). Responsibilities include supervising children while they play and/or complete activities, help organize/create games and activities, monitor pick-up of children, complete daily attendance, and other duties assigned by the principal. The successful candidate requires training in first aid and will be working in support of the coordinator for the two days. Flexibility to cover for another Stingers employee due to illness or emergency is required.
Interested applicants are to drop their resumes off at the school or email them to principal@stbernadette.ca.
SCHOOL START SCHOOL SUPPLIES
If you are going to be ordering your child(ren) school supplies through School Start, all online orders must be placed by June 17. If not ordering online, please submit your order to the office no later than June 17.
UNIFORM FITTINGS
Uniform fittings will be available starting next Tuesday, May 17th 2:30-3:30 and Thursday, May 19th 8:30-9:15 in the PE Office, located next to the gym. This will be ongoing until the end of the school year. Tuesdays & Thursday are the ONLY DAYS that the fittings are available.
This is being done by the school, not Cambridge Uniforms. We do not accept orders, you will need to place your own order. Please note that Cambridge Uniforms will be having a no GST sale, Saturday June 18th – Saturday June, 25th. If you wish to take advantage of this sale, get your child(ren) fitted and then place your order the week of June 18th-25th. Uniform fittings will take place in the PE office, by the gym.
STINGERS BASKETBALL CAMP
St. Bernadette School is proud to team up with Roundball Basketball to offer students a one week basketball camp. The camp is open to students who are currently in grade 4-6. It will take place at our school gym from July 4th – 8th, 10am – 1pm. Registration is $65.00 and includes a daily snack, reversible Roundball jersey, and a basketball for use at the camp and to take home. Registration forms went home with your child on Monday. You can download your form here or pick one up at the office.
STINGERS VOLLEYBALL CAMP
This summer, St. Bernadette School will be offering a 2 week session for beginners and intermediate volleyball players. The camp is open to current grade 5 and 6 students. It will focus on developing and improving player skills. Registration is $100 and runs from July 20th – 22nd and July 24th – 29th. If you would like register, please contact Marlo Gelilto at mar log@telus.net or Emma Isip at diwalyu@yahoo.com.
St. Bernadette STEM Summer Camp
Once again St. Bernadette is proud to offer the STEM Summer Camp. This camp fills up quick. If you would like more information please click here for more details.
REMINDERS
PARENT PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
It is that time of the year where we all need to make sure our volunteer hours are complete. There are many opportunities for you to complete your hours in a variety of ways. Below are some opportunities to help you complete your hours
School Maintenance
There are various maintenance projects that need to be completed around the school. If you are short time please feel free to call or text Marc Fournier (PEC representative for maintenance) at 778-877-9548 and he can discuss with you some projects that need some attention.
APPLICATION FOR NEW FAMILIES
We are currently accepting applications for new families. The response from new families that have already applied has been extremely positive. Many of the families have applied due to the positive and affirming feedback they have received. All of the families we have interviewed are very excited to join our community and are eager to get involved.
We are very thankful to have such amazing families in our school. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your families, friends, co-workers, and neighbours. It makes us stronger as a community and it ultimately benefits the education of your child and the new families that join us.
If you know of someone who would benefit from having their child(ren) at our school, please have them contact us or direct them to our website to download an application form.
ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL HAS LIMITED SPACES LEFT FOR 2016-2017!!
We are seeing an increase in applications and registrations. We would like to thank all of our families for their support in increasing the enrolment and getting the word out as to how great of a school we are! As a top ten school in Surrey (and top 10% in BC!) we are getting almost daily inquiries about our admissions for next year. If you would like to attend our school, please contact the office at 604-596-1101. Financial assistance is available. We don’t want finances to be part of their decision making process.
We currently have space in the following classes:
Kindergarten – 4 spaces available
Gr. 1 – 3 spaces available
Gr. 2 – 3 spaces available
Gr. 3 – 2 spaces available
Gr. 4 – 4 spaces available
Gr. 5 – No spaces left – Waiting list only
Gr. 6 – 8 spaces available
Gr. 7 – 4 spaces available
We would love to see these spaces filled by next year. If you know someone who would like to attend our school, please pass on our information and have them call the school.
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St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
stbernadette@telus.net
