Mrs. Montie's Weekly current weekly letter sent via the Option C email communication system will also be posted here each week throughout the school year. If you are not receiving emails from Option C please contact Mrs. Booth in the school office immediatley at Mbooth@stbl.org to check the email on file.

Dear SBS Parents,

Happy Spring!!!! What a year it has been since last March!  Think of how far we have grown in creativity, patience and hope. Hope in God carrying us through the storms of life as we rededicate our lives, our families, our children  and our school community to His gentle, merciful care.  The teachers and I are ever vigilant on the toll the pandemic has taken on our students. We work daily to “normalize” their days with learning, routines, expectations and socialization.  Please reach out to us if you have any concerns.

Please join us for our Lenten Prayer Service, Monday, March 22nd

Topic: Prayer Service

Time: 8:10

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79188086673?pwd=VHJUcUQ4cHo4YXIyZmdkaGhLQXNaUT09

Meeting ID: 791 8808 6673

Passcode: Bernie

Bernie’s Pretzels

Bernie’s pretzels will be sold starting  Tuesday, April 6th. Please fill in the order form and return by Wednesday, March 31st. Here is the link to the pretzel form: https://st-bernadette.org/school-forms-flyers

Bernie's Bucks Lottery Raffle Update- 

If you returned 2 paid ticket stubs to school by Friday 3/12 you will receive an email by 3pm today regarding the NUT pass incentive. If you do NOT receive an email by that time and are eligible for the NUT pass, please contact the Bernie's Bucks Committee at  Development@stbl.org before 8pm this evening. 

The students are really enjoying the STREAM lessons this year and we look forward to a new dedicated space for STREAM programs in the coming future! Thank you to everyone who has already participated. There is still time to enter our raffle for the chance to win NUT passes every week during the month of April and an Amazon gift card for selling 4 or more tickets per family before the end of this month! If you need more tickets please email Development@stbl.org and help us make our student STREAM Lab happen!

Thank you,

The Bernie's Bucks Committee

Home and School Special Lunch

On Tuesday, April 6th the Home and School will be providing a free  pizza lunch for all students. This lunch has been rescheduled from Catholic Schools Week when inclement weather canceled the luncheon. Special thanks to our Home and School Association for all of their efforts for our students.

First Communion

Ms. MaryKate Murphy has scheduled two practices for our students in 2nd grade as they prepare for their First Holy Communion. The first is Sunday, April 18th after the 11:00 am Mass and the second on Monday evening, April 26th from 6:30 until 7:45 pm.  These practices are important as they help the children grow in reverence for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Practices also make them feel more confident and secure in knowing what to expect and what is expected of them.  I thank Ms. MaryKate Murphy and Mrs. Lauren Gilligan for all they do to assist you in bringing the children closer to Jesus in this Sacrament. 

CARES

Cares registration is now taking place.  The Cares registration form can be found on the school website.  There is a $30 non refundable fee needed to secure your spot for the upcoming school year 2021-2022.  Space is limited.  If you are in need of further information, please contact Mrs Kathy Mascitelli (610)585-6605 or email kmascitelli@stbl.org.

Virtual Book Fair

We will be hosting a Virtual Book Fair this year beginning  April 4th through April 17th.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to stock up on reading material for your child(ren)for the summer months. More information will be posted soon. For your convenience, books will be shipped directly to your home. 

Bernie’s Dine Out at Franco and Giuseppe’s

Please join  your friends and neighbors for a relaxing dinner at Franco and Giuseppe’s on Tuesday, March 30th for a Home and School fundraising dinner.  The fixed price meals are family friendly and delicious! Please see the attached flyer for more information. 

COVID-19

Thank you to all of the parents who have responded with their travel plans. As you know, although both the CDC and the Chester County Health Department have relaxed their travel restrictions and quarantines, St. Bernadette School will still require a negative test or a 7 day quarantine with any out of state travel. Upon consultation with Chester County, they have advised the Catholic school principals to relax the quarantine only to the extent we are comfortable. In consulting with the COVID-19 team at St. Bernadette School, we believe it is in the best interest of our school community to roll back the quarantine period slowly and deliberately to keep our precious students and staff safe. If you plan on traveling over the Easter holiday, please contact me as your child(ren) will need to be virtual upon return. Working together, caring for one another and through God’s grace we have come this far and I know we can make it.

Easter Holidays

Wednesday, March 31st dismissal is at 11:55am. The school is closed on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. Students return to school on Tuesday, April 6th.

Have a great week. Let us continue to pray for one another. I pray that through the intercession of St. Joseph we each grow closer to the hearts of Jesus and Mary. 

Peace,

Joanne Montie

Principal

 “O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again. Amen.” — Henri Nouwen