A letter from our Principal, Mrs. Montie...


Summer 2018

Dear Friends of St. Bernadette School,

An exciting project is about to transform the unused space between the two school buildings at St. Bernadette School, a safe, outdoor play space for our youngest learners. My name is Joanne Montie and I just completed my first year as principal of St. Bernadette’s. Prior to being named principal, I worked as a teacher in the school for over nine years. The “Bernie’s” school community is an extended family of caring parents, teachers and staff who commit their time and energy every day toward creating a nurturing environment in which children learn and thrive.

It has long been my belief that keeping our children safe is one of my primary roles as an educator and now as principal. In evaluating our facility and in listening to the concerns of parents, it is apparent to me that a safe, enclosed play space is a necessity for our youngest students. We are proud to say that our Mother’s Morning Out Program, PreK 3, PreK 4 and Kindergarten Programs serve over 130 youngsters each year.

Working with our Development Committee and parent volunteers we have raised over $20,000 towards our $32,000 goal. At this time, we are reaching out to community leaders like yourself to ask for your financial support in making Bernie Bear’s Backyard playground a reality. Our goal is to charitably raise the funds required to complete the construction of this project in time for the 2018/2019 school year.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us reach our goal of providing a safe new play area for the youngest members of our Bernie’s community. If you have any questions regarding the playground or are interested in volunteering on this project, please contact me at jmontie@stbl.org or Kara Albanese at kalbanese@stbl.org.

To donate to the Bernie Bear’s Backyard Fund, please send a check payable to St. Bernadette School with “Bernie’s Playground” noted on the memo line sent to:

Bernie Bear’s Backyard St. Bernadette School 1015 Turner Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026.

Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Joanne Montie, Principal



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Donation recognition levels are listed on the sponsor form below (See Documents section of this page to download the form). You can also make any custom donation amount to be recognized as a Friend of St. Bernadette School. The Bernie’s community is grateful for your support and generosity.



 

Annual giving is the best possible way for all who want to see the mission of St. Bernadette school achieved and continue to grow. Your annual contribution helps raise the necessary funds for needs not covered in the school’s operating budget. We need your help and support and want you to know that no gift is too small. 

The main goal of this year's fund is to maintain tuition, as well increase assistance to families by giving them the means to an affordable education. Through your generous donations we are also looking to provide materials for our STEM program. STEM is a curriculum based idea of educating children in the four specific disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to give them the foundation to succeed as critical thinkers in this new information based and highly technological society. St. Bernadette's also has a well established early childhood program we are looking to develop and expand to service the needs of our community with your help. 

We thank you for your consideration and for your love and support of St. Bernadette School.

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