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St. Bernadette Newsletter November 7th, 2018

by St. Bernadette Elementary | Nov 13, 2018 | Newsletters, School Newsletter

St. Bernadette Elementary School

St. Bernadette Elementary

School Newsletter

November 7th, 2018

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Highlights

 

• Purdy’s Chocolate Orders and Gift Card Fundraiser

• Agape Candy Drive

• Clothing Drive

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

Wednesday November 7th              6:45pm – Gr. 7 Confirmation Meeting

Friday November 9th                       9am – School Mass hosted by Gr. 6

Friday November 9th                       11am – Remembrance Day Ceremony

Monday November 12th                   No School

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School News

PURDY’S CHOCOLATE AND GIFT CARD FUNDRAISERS

Dear parents, our second fundraiser of the year kicks off today with a double header.  Not only will we be offering Purdy’s Chocolates, but also a wide variety of Gift Cards (GCs) for purchase.  Look for the Purdy’s brochure in your oldest child’s folder today along with a letter of introduction to the GC fundraiser and a GC order form.  You may order your Purdy’s chocolates either online or by returning the order form along with payment to the school.  GCs are only able to be ordered via returning the order form along with payment before the deadline date to the school.

Pick-up is scheduled for Dec 15 & 16; however, if we can get everyone’s order submitted and sorted early, we may be able to schedule an early pick-up date during the school week.

The fundraising committee would also like to thank you for your support of this year’s Fall Social.  With your support and the help of all our volunteers, we saw our largest attendance in years.  We hope you enjoyed yourselves and if you haven’t yet had a chance, to please complete the survey about the Fall Social by visiting https://survs.com/survey/lih5oq86jo.  The survey is accessible until November 11.

HOLY CHILDHOOD

Last month students were given a Holy Childhood donation box. Students are asked to have their donation box returned to the school no later than Thursday, November 15th.

HALLOWEEN CANDY

We will be collecting hallowe’en candy again this year.  The Grade 7 students will be putting together candy bags for Society of  St. Vincent de Paul.  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.

 

BACK PACKS

If you have any back packs (clean and gently used) or new that you are no longer using and would like to donate them, please  drop them off at the  school office, as the Street Ministry volunteers are asking for your help in providing back packs for the less fortunate. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE

The grade 5 students are organizing our annual food drive for the Society of  St. Vincent de Paul y.  The goal this year is to collect over 2000 non-perishable food items.  If the school is successful we will have a non-uniform day to celebrate our success.  The last day to hand in items will be  Wednesday, November 14th. Most needed items for SSVP :  dry cereal, instant oatmeal, canned fruit & vegetables, canned tomatoes, canned beans, brown beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, canned soups & stews, hearty soups, instant noodles, pasta, pasta sauce, tomato sauce,  kraft dinner, canned meats, tuna & salmon, peanut butter, jam, packaged cookies & granola bars, coffee, tea, hot chocolate mix, candy & chocolates.

 

CHILDREN BORN IN 2014

If you have a child who was born in 2014 and will be attending St. Bernadette School, it’s time to notify the school office so that we can keep a space open for your child. It is very important that we have an accurate numbers of siblings for Kindergarten.

CLOTHING DRIVE

Items for the clothing drive can be dropped off  on Nov. 13th 9-9:30am and 3-3:45,  Nov. 14th 9-9:30 and 2:15-2:45,   Nov. 15th  9-9:30 and 3-3:45   Nov.16th 9-9:30 and 3-3:45, Nov. 18th 9:00am-1:00pm and Nov. 19th 9-9:30 and 3-3:45, drop off location is by the Gym doors.  Bags are available  at the office.

Surrey Gingerbread Contest

Read more.

REMINDERS

 

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

 

ABSENTEE NOTES

If your child has been absent from school for any reason, an absentee note MUST be submitted to the school.  Absentee notes is a requirement from  the Ministry of Education. You may pick up an Absent Form from the office or download one from our website.

 

GENERAL  REMINDERS

If you are bringing anything to the school for your child (lunch, homework, etc.), please leave the item in the green bin outside the classroom.  Please do not disturb the class for any reason.  If you are picking your child up during school hours for an appointment, etc., please sign him or her out and have Mrs. Gelz or Mrs. Spanjers get your child from their class.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

With the cold and rainy season coming, please make sure your child is 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.

 

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

Any parents who wish to volunteer at the school to work one on one with students and wish to volunteer to drive students must have a criminal record check.  You can apply for the Criminal Record Check on line,

The online link is :    https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm 

Access Code is: V5BDJZSE9J

There is no cost associated with the criminal check if you are volunteering.

 

USED UNIFORMS

Used uniforms are needed to help re-stock the shelves for our used uniforms.  If you have any used uniform items to donate, please contact Angeline at:  useduniforms@stbernadette.ca

All proceeds generated from the sales of used uniforms comes directly back to the school.

 

LABEL YOUR UNIFORMS

We notice that quite often we find uniforms in the lost and found without student names on it. It is important to label your uniforms and to relabel them throughout the year if you are using a marker on a tag.

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INVEST IN YOUR CHILDREN

Give them your time, your attention and your love.

THEY ARE THE FUTURE!!!

St. Bernadette Elementary Catholic School
13130 65B Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 9M1
phone: (604) 596-1101
fax: (604) 596-1550
admin@stbernadette.ca

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