St. Bernadette Elementary

School Newsletter

November 22nd, 2017

Highlights

• Lights of Hope

• Bingo Needs Your Support

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 30th     School Mass (6)

December 1st       SVDP Non-Uniform Day

December 8th       School Mass (5)

School News

BINGO – IN DANGER OF CLOSING!

There was miscommunication in the recent bulletin that stated Bingo had enough volunteers.  It has in fact received interest, but no commitment at this point.

Our St. Bees Bingo is in critical need of more volunteers!  If we do not have enough volunteers trained an in place by December 19th, we will have to close our Bingo.  Please consider volunteering one Tuesday evening a month to keep our Bingo open.  We are most in need of callers!

The revenue that the parish receives from bingo is significant ($75,000+ annually) with the majority of the funds going to the school.  It is the main fundraiser for our school. With Bingo gone it would be a great loss felt by our parish and school community.  PLEASE,   Contact the Bingo office at 604-596-1833 if you can help.

CHALICE

Grade 6 students are sponsoring a gently used Christmas sale from December 19 – 22. All items will be priced from $1.00 – $5.00. This is a great time for students to buy Christmas presents for family members.All proceeds will benefit Chalice, a Catholic charitable organization based in Nova Scotia with sites all over the world devoted to the health, education and well-being of children.If you have gently used items that you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please send them in to Grade 6. Thank you.

If you have any questions, please e-mail grade6@stbernadette.ca

Lights of Hope 2017

We are excited to once again announce our 3rd Annual Lights of Hope Campaign.  Packages have been  given to each student on Thursday Nov. 16th.  Please read below to learn more of how you can participate in this fundraising event.

Read more.

Reminders

2018-2019 APPLICATION FORMS

We are now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year.  With increased interest in our school, the demand for spots has also increases.  We are estimating 20 or less spots for Kindergarten and only one or two spots per grade from 1 – 7.  If you know of someone who would like to attend St. Bernadette, please have them pick up an application form from the school/parish or download one from our website.

ST JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

Wed. Dec. 6th @ 7 pm

Star of the Sea Community Hall

1153 Fir St., White Rock

Parents and students are cordially invited to the 1st Annual St. John Paul II Academy Open House to provide you with an exciting glimpse into what the future of this new Catholic high school will look and feel. The Open House will take place at what will be our temporary location until the high school is ready for us to move into. This special evening will give you an opportunity to meet with the Principal as well as some of the parents and students who have already committed to be part of the SJP II Academy community. We welcome all families interested in our wonderful project to attend.

For more information contact:

Mr. Michel DesLauriers  E: mdeslauriers@cisva.bc.ca

Or visit their website: www.sjp2academy.com/home/

SCHOOL CLOSURE

In the event of weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances, the pastor, chairperson and principal will decide whether or not the school will be open on that day. Notice of school closures will be announced on CKNW 980 on the AM dial and posted on the school website when possible.

The Classroom Rep for your child will contact you when there is a school closure.  It is important that you notify the rep that you received the information.  They may have to happen more than once if you have multiple children in the school.

Please do not call the school; it is important that we keep all lines free in case of an emergency.

USED UNIFORMS

We are accepting good, clean used uniforms at the school.  A bin is located across from the office.  If you are in need of a uniform please email useduniforms@stbernadette.ca to make your request.  Please have all the sizing information listed in your email

PEOPLE WHO SAY IT CANNOT BE DONE

SHOULD NOT INTERRUPT THOSE

WHO ARE DOING IT.

Links

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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