2019-2020 School Theme - St. Bernadette...
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PRINCIPAL’S WEEKLY LETTER: March 4, 2020 FROM: Mrs. Ruiz 2019-2020 School Theme: Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). Dear Families, The results are in! Congratulations to Andrew Wood in 6th grade who qualified for the State GeoBee! The contest will be held at the University of Washington on Friday, March 27, 2020. This is the second level of the National Geographic GeoBee competition, which is now in its 32nd year. This year, an estimated 2.4 million students competed in the GeoBee, with 8,661 students becoming school champions. Andrew, as our school champion, also took an online qualifying test through the National Geographic Society. As one of the 100 top-scoring students in the state, he is now invited to compete in the State GeoBee! Congratulations Andrew! On another note, some of you may have noticed that the installation of our NEW video surveillance system is complete! It is important to our community that we ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you again to Mrs. Flohr for writing the grant and to the Fulcrum Foundation for funding our need! Along the lines of safety, we continue to review and enforce measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus as a staff and with students. Please see below the best practices for keeping illness — including COVID-19 — at bay: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid contact with people who are sick. Stay home while sick and avoid close contact with others. Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash hands. Other ways to stay healthy include: o Get plenty of sleep o Exercise regularly o Drink plenty of fluids o Eat nutritious foods o Manage stress levels Please do not send your student to school if they are ill. Any students with a fever should be kept home until they have been fever-free, without medication, for at least 24 hours. Any student who comes to the office feeling ill, who has an active cough, runny nose, or fever (even a low-grade fever) will be sent home and asked not to return for at least 24 hours.
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PRINCIPAL’S WEEKLY LETTER: March 4, 2020 FROM: Mrs. Ruiz
2019-2020 School Theme:
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).
Dear Families, The results are in! Congratulations to Andrew Wood in 6th grade who qualified for the State GeoBee! The contest will be held at the University of Washington on Friday, March 27, 2020. This is the second level of the National Geographic GeoBee competition, which is now in its 32nd year. This year, an estimated 2.4 million students competed in the GeoBee, with 8,661 students becoming school champions. Andrew, as our school champion, also took an online qualifying test through the National Geographic Society. As one of the 100 top-scoring students in the state, he is now invited to compete in the State GeoBee! Congratulations Andrew! On another note, some of you may have noticed that the installation of our NEW video surveillance system is complete! It is important to our community that we ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you again to Mrs. Flohr for writing the grant and to the Fulcrum Foundation for funding our need! Along the lines of safety, we continue to review and enforce measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus as a staff and with students. Please see below the best practices for keeping illness — including COVID-19 — at bay:
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Stay home while sick and avoid close contact with others.
Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash hands.
Other ways to stay healthy include: o Get plenty of sleep o Exercise regularly o Drink plenty of fluids o Eat nutritious foods o Manage stress levels
Please do not send your student to school if they are ill. Any students with a fever should be kept home until they have been fever-free, without medication, for at least 24 hours. Any student who comes to the office feeling ill, who has an active cough, runny nose, or fever (even a low-grade fever) will be sent home and asked not to return for at least 24 hours.
Please continue to pray for those affected worldwide, for healing, and for guidance from our health officials. Yours in Christ, Mrs. Ruiz Principal
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION PACKET
Your 2020-2021 School Year Registration Packet is going home today’s Wednesday Envelope.
Registration is due April 1, 2020. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Mrs. Ruiz at [email protected]
SLE Winners
With the installation of our new intercom system, we are resuming the announcing of weekly SLE winners.
Student Learning Expectation winners for the week of February 24th are as follows:
Mercer Tapic (Preschool) – Citizenship;
Ellie Gianan (PreK) – Citizenship;
Draylen Russell (K) – Christian Responsibility & Citizenship;
Thien-Loc Nguyen (1st) – Christian Responsibility, Perseverance,
Problem Solving & Citizenship;
Francis Nguyen (2nd) – Perseverance, Problem Solving & Citizenship;
Marilyn Vu (3rd) – Christian Responsibility & Citizenship;
(4th) – None
Kaleb Mehari (5th) – Christian Responsibility & Citizenship;
Brandon Simerly (6th) – Problem Solving;
Marcelo Gonzales (7th) – Christian Responsibility;
Kenneth Le (8th) – Christian Responsibility, Citizenship,
Perseverance & Problem Solving
Thank you students, for modeling our school SLE’s!
CONFIRMATION
Rehearsal for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Monday April 20th at 7:00 P.M. in the church. Both students and sponsors need to attend.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be given on Saturday, April 25th at the 5:00 Mass. Miss Grimes and Mrs. Cropley will be releasing additional information as to what time students and sponsors will need to arrive prior to Mass. Parents of children not being confirmed are welcome to join us in this celebration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Miss Grimes at [email protected] or Mrs. Cropley at [email protected].
ST. BERNADETTE SCIENCE FAIR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Dr. Louie is looking for science fair judges for this year’s St. Bernadette Science Fair. If you are a community member and NOT a parent of a middle school student, you are eligible to be a judge. The commitment will require 2 hours of your time on Wednesday, May 13th, to review the middle school science fair posters and determine awards. Please contact Sarah Louie at [email protected], if you are interested in helping. This commitment can be used towards Parents’ Club volunteer hours.
ANNOUNCING OUR 2020 SCHOOL MUSICAL ……. 101 DALMATIANS
Based on the classic animated file, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws on stage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.
Auditions will begin on Monday, March 23 in the Parish Hall at 3:15 PM for all
interested 2nd-8th graders. Auditions will be followed by our Mandatory Parent Meeting at 5:15 PM.
We need volunteers to fill the positions of Parent Producer and Costume Coordination.
Thank you, Shannon Wood, for volunteering to be our Set Designer this year! Thank you,
Tricia Gallares, for volunteering to be Onsite Liaison. More information regarding volunteer opportunities and schedules will be discussed at the Parent Meeting. We hope to see you there!
CYO PANTHERS’ NEWS
● BASEBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN - If a player attends St. Bernadette they can play at Pacwest Little League no matter where they live. Registration is now online and in person. Attached is a flyer with all the information one may need to register or volunteer as a coach. You can also register online at: www.pacwestlittleleague.com. If you have any questions, please contact Joshua or Jessica Wells at: [email protected]
● 2020 ST. BERNADETTE APPAREL – Attached is the 2020 St. Bernadette Apparel Order Form. Orders will be processed on a monthly basis. Please return your completed order form and money to the school office by the first of each month.
● VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE - Volleyball practice will be held at Hazel Valley Elementary, 402 SW 132nd Street, Burien, WA 98146. Below is the volleyball practice schedule:
Tuesday Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm 5th grade girls 6:30-7:30 pm 4th grade & 8th grade girls 7:30-8:45 pm 8th grade girls 7:30-8:45 pm 6th grade boys
Friday 6:30-7:30 pm 5th grade girls 7:30-8:45 pm 4th grade
FILIPINO DINNER Fundraising Event Benefiting Students of St. Bernadette School
Saturday, March 28, 2020
St. Bernadette Parish Hall
6:00pm-8:00pm
$15 Per Person Children 3 years old and younger Free.
To-Go Options Available!
Please see the attached flyer!
PARENTS’ CLUB COMMITMENT HOURS
The St. Bernadette Parents’ Club Commitment Agreement 2020-2021 is part of the registration packet going home in today’s Wednesday Envelope.
On the reverse side of the Parents’ Club Commitment Agreement is a list of:
Eligible Commitment Hour Activities
Eligible Fundraising and Commitment Hour Activities
And Guaranteed 25 Hours
Beginning February 1, 2020, there are no longer any activities for which “double-hours” are given.
CURRICULUM
● 2019-2020 YEARBOOK ORDER FORMS – 2019-2020 Yearbook Order Form
is going home in today’s Wednesday Envelope. Yearbooks are $22.00 and the deadline
to order has been extended to March 31, 2020.
● RICE BOWL –Ash Wednesday, February 26, began the Lenten Season. Information from the Archdiocese of Seattle regarding the “Rice Bowl” together with the CRS Rice Bowl Calendar and a Family Guide to Lent 2020 was sent home last week in your Wednesday envelope. Please think about how your family can make a sacrifice, so your participation in Operation Rice Bowl during the Lenten Season will be meaningful and faith filled. Beginning Holy Thursday, April 9th, you can bring your filled Rice Bowl or your check to Mass, the parish office or the school office.
● LENTEN FOOD DRIVE – The St. Bernadette Parish School Lenten Food Drive starts February 26th and ends April 9th. Food collected will benefit
local families supported by our St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Attached is a flyer with suggested items.
● TACO TIME FUNDRAISER – This year the Taco Time Fundraising Coupon Book is available for a $1.00 donation. A Taco Time coupon book for your review was sent home in your Wednesday Envelope. If you wish to purchase the Taco Time Coupon Book, please send $1.00 to the school office in an envelope marked “Taco Time Donation”. If you do not wish to participate in this fundraiser, please return the Taco Time Coupon Book in your Wednesday envelope. Contact the office if you
would like to purchase additional coupon books. These Taco Time Coupon Books
contain $5 worth of coupons valid at participating Taco Time Restaurants until April 30, 2020.
● MATH CLUB – NOW OPEN TO 6TH GRADE STUDENTS – The St. Bernadette Math Club is open for students in Grades 6th–8th and will meet on Fridays in the 6th Grade Classroom. The Math Club is limited to 15 students in grades 6th, 7th & 8th. If you would like your child to participate, please sign up with Dr. Sarah Louie at [email protected].
● WASKOWITZ TREATS SALE – In order to raise funds for their 5th grade Outdoor Education Experience, students are selling treats for 50¢ each. The Treat Sale is held every Thursday during lunch time. All money brought to school should be in an envelope labeled with the child’s name and the purpose for the money.
ST. GEORGE SUMMER SCHOOL
St. George is offering a 5-week academic summer school program with
Certified Teachers. This is NOT a summer camp. It is an all or none
program in order for students to make the most gains academically. There will be up to 15 spots per class K-8. 20 for Preschool-PreK. Please see the attached flyer and registration form for more details.
Tuition Assistance is available to families who qualify. Contact Monica Wingard at [email protected] or 206-762-0656.
LANCER YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
Registration for Lancer Youth Summer Camps is now live at www.kennedyhs.org/youth-camps.
The Lancer Athletic Department has worked with our current coaching staff to put together a seven-week summer camp schedule featuring eleven different sports. Camps are built to be both age- and gender-specific creating a safe, healthy and positive environment for area youth to explore their love for sports and competition. Our camp schedule is structured to give interested kids the opportunity to survey two different sports in a day, thanks to complimentary morning and afternoon camps with supervision provided in between.
If you have any questions, email Harley Wells-Schultz at [email protected] ATTACHED: - 2020 St. Bernadette Apparel Order Form - Lenten Food Drive Flyer - 4th Annual Summer School at St. George - Lancer Youth Summer Camps Flyer ENCLOSED IN WEDNESDAY ENVELOPE: - 2020-2021 Registration Packets - 2019-2020 Yearbook Order Form
4th Annual
And Raffle
$15 Per Person Children 3 years old and younger Free.
Includes Dinner, Drink and Dessert. To-Go Options Available!
Tickets available at School and Parish office.
Also sold after 8:30 and 10:30 Sunday masses.
Featuring Performance by
FYA Drill Team
Chicken Adobo Lumpia (Egg roll) Pancit (Rice noodles) Bibingka (Rice cake) Fruit Cocktail Salad
For volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rowena (425) 802-0707.
Saturday, March 28, 2020 St. Bernadette Hall
6:00pm-8:00pm
Raffle Prizes include:
Movie Tickets, Wine basket, Seahawks
tickets, Fitness Classes, and More!
FILIPINO DINNER
S M L XL S M L XL 2XL 3XL
St. Bernadette
circle color
Red Black
$40.00(+$5 for 2XL/3XL)
Panthers
circle color
Red Black
$40.00(+$5 for 2XL/3XL)
St. Bernadette
circle color
Red Black
$40.00(+$5 for 2XL/3XL)
Panthers
circle color
Red Black
$40.00(+$5 for 2XL/3XL)
Adult
With Pockets
circle color
Black Heather
$35.00(+$5 for 2XL/3XL)
Youth
Without Pockets
circle color
Black Heather
$30.00
St. Bernadette
circle one
Black Red
$20.00(+$3 for 2XL/3XL)
Panthers
circle one
Black Red
$28.00 (+$3 for 2XL/3XL)
Red & Black
Ringer T-shirt
(ADULT ONLY)
$25.00 (+$3 for 2XL/3XL)
Black with
Panther logo$20.00
Subtotal
Tax 10.1%
Total
Name Phone
Email Checks payable to St. Bernadette School
Office Staff: Date received: Amount: Check number:
HOODED SWEATSHIRTS - WITH Zipper
HOODED SWEATSHIRTS - NO Zipper
SWEATPANTS - "ST. BERNADETTE" ON LEG
TEE-SHIRTS - Short Sleeved
Please return order form to office by February 29th
20% of proceeds go to CYO Sports
2020 ST. BERNADETTE APPAREL ORDER FORM
Youth Adult NAME
ADD $5.00AMOUNT
BASEBALL CAP
PRICE
Please return to the school office by the first of each month.
ST. BERNADETTE PARISH SCHOOL LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
The St. Bernadette Parish School Lenten Food Drive starts this month!
It will run from March 6th to April 19th. Food collected will benefit local families supported by our St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Thank you to St. Bernadette
students and teachers for leading this effort!
Non-perishable items that are needed include:
Canned tuna, ham, chicken, turkey or beef
Peanut butter and jelly
Pudding and Jell-O boxes
Canned beans or chili
Boxed meals
Pasta and pasta sauces
Rice
Bowls of noodle soup
Canned soup
Fruit and vegetable-canned
Macaroni and cheese
Boxed instant potatoes
Thank you for your generous support!
4th Annual SUMMER SCHOOL at ST. GEORGE
Dates: June 22 through July 24 with the exception of July 3rd.
We offer a 5 week academic summer school program with Certificated
Teachers, NOT a summer camp. It’s an all or none program in order for
students to make the most gains academically. There will be up to15 spots per
K-8 class. 20 for Preschool-PreK
Summer school registration is open to all students currently attending a Catholic school. Your own school
uniform is the required dress code. All students who apply must come with a positive, cooperative
attitude ready to learn. Your child’s teachers will supply us Spring MAP Student Progress Reports along
with a teacher recommendation for areas of focus in June. Please contact your child’s teacher for those
documents.
Any parent who wishes to enroll his/her children are required to attend a Parent Education Night on
Tuesday, June 9th th at 6:30 p.m. in the school hall. ALL FEES are due in full that night. Summer
School requirements and expectations will be clarified.
Half Day Program
7:30 Doors open
8:00-9:30 Math
9:30-9:50 Recess
9:50-11:15 Reading with a focus on fluency and comprehension strategies
11:15-12:00 Writing/Grammar
Full Day Program
12:00-12:30 SACK Lunches from home
12:30-2:30 Free play. Bicycles, roller blades, scooters are welcome: HELMETS are mandatory
2:30-3:30 Math, ELA, Science computer games on Chromebooks
3:30-4:00 snack provided
4:00-4:45 Silent Reading with a library book and journaling
4:45-6:00 Free Play
4 Friday field trips.
6/26 UW/Burke Museum (9:00-2:00)
7/10 Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass (9:00-3:00)
7/17 Point Defiance Zoo (9:00-2:00)
7/24 Seahurst Beach Park (9:30-1:00)
Cost
8:00-12:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. $550/child * Price Includes 4 Friday Field trips
8:00-6:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. $1000/ child
TUITION ASSISTANCE available to families who qualify. Contact Monica Wingard at
[email protected] or 206-762-0656 for more information.
