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,
 

Our winter uniform begins Monday, October 18th. After consulting with the faculty in an effort to keep our students safe in the recess yard, we are adding sneakers as an option to the winter uniform. This is noted below. These are our uniform requirements:

Girls in Grades 1-4

• Knee-length plaid jumper
• White blouse with Peter Pan collar (long- or short-sleeved)
• Optional navy quarter-zip sweatshirt
• Solid navy or white socks in fall/spring, navy tights in winter

Girls in Grades 5-8

• Plaid, pleated uniform skirt
• White, light blue, or navy golf shirt with imprinted school name (long- or short-sleeved)
• Optional navy quarter-zip sweatshirt
• Solid navy or white socks in fall/spring, navy tights in winter

Boys in Grades 1-8

• Navy blue dress slacks
• Plain black belt
• White, light blue, or navy golf shirt with imprinted school name (long- or short-sleeved)
• Optional navy quarter-zip sweatshirt
• Solid navy or white socks

Shoes

• Black, brown, or blue substantial shoe may be worn
• Sperry shoes/boat shoes are also permitted
• Sneakers (solid colors only) will be permitted as well

PLEASE NOTE: Students may  wear a St. Bernadette School sweatshirt  on scheduled gym days as part of the gym uniform, otherwise the optional navy 1/4 zip. No other style sweatshirts are to be worn during the school day as part of the uniform.

Go RED on Friday, October 22nd

This Friday, October 22, our school will be sponsoring a GO RED DAY to support ALS Research. Students may donate $1.00 and wear red as we show our support for people with ALS and their families.  Additionally at Morning Gathering, we will pray  three Hail Marys for all families faced with this challenge. 8th grade student, Stephanie Shields, requested that our school support this cause in an effort to support fellow classmate Marcus Bianco and his family. Marcus’ older brother, Brian, a Bernie alum from the class of 1997 who died from ALS. I applaud Stephanie and all of our students who work to be present for each other in the difficulties of life. It is what sets Bernie’s apart, living the baptismal call to holiness. 

Harvest Happenings

On Thursday, October 28th the students in grades K through 7 will be participating in Harvest Happenings presented by the Class of 2022.  The 8th grade students will be dressed up in fun costumes and socially distanced around the perimeter of the schoolyard.  The 8th graders will have  decorated displays to go with their costumes.  The Class of 2022 will provide the students in grades K-7 with lunch bags to decorate in the morning.  Each class will get some time to come outside and “trot for treats” with the bags.  Each 8th grader will have a small treat on their desks that the students may pick up.  After trotting for treats, they will vote for their favorite costumes.  The cost for this event is $5.00 per student and will also allow the students to dress down for the day.  It is a fundraiser for Graduation.  Please send in the money to the homeroom teachers by Wednesday, October 27th.  Thanks in advance for your support!

Arrival

As a reminder, the school day begins promptly at 8:00am. Please park and escort your child(ren)  into school if he/she(they) arrive(s) late.  Thank you for your assistance as we work together to keep our students safe. 

Did you know?

• The likelihood of success in learning is strongly linked to arriving on time.
• It is very important for children to develop habits of arriving on time at an early age, beginning from the time they started.
• Arriving on time helps your child to learn about routines and commitment. 
• Arriving on time gives your child time to greet friends before class, and this can reduce the possibility of disruption in the classroom.
• Your child arriving late can cause a class disruption and can make your child and other children feel uncomfortable.
• Arriving on time every day makes children feel good about themselves.

SBS Wall of Fame

Students recognized on our WALL OF FAME this week include:

• 1st Grade: Rory Dustin, Ryan Lawson, Liam McGeorge, Daniel Minton, Adeline Pfeiffer, and Olivia Thornton
• 2nd Grade: Christopher Wallace
• 4th Grade: Kendall Congelton-Seamon
• 5th Grade: Hannah Kenefick
• 7th Grade: Jack Arnoldy and Cory Detweiler
• 8th Grade: Bridget Blaney and Michael Lee

We are proud of these students for displaying the best of Bernie's in their words and deeds.

Turkey Trot

We are so excited to announce that our 13th Annual Turkey Trot is back IN-PERSON with the option to participate virtually! Join us for the in-person event on 11/27/21 or participate virtually between 11/20/21-11/27/21. Once again, we have partnered with Bryn Mawr Racing and will use RaceJoy, a live running application to ensure a successful virtual run for those who cannot join us live on Saturday morning.

THIS YEAR’S INCENTIVES

• Registrants will receive a 2021 Turkey Trot T-shirt if they sign up by November 4th

• Medals to the fastest 5K runner in each age group

• Bernie's students who register to run or walk will receive a N.U.T. pass

• Bernie's students will be able to wear their 2021 Turkey Trot shirt on designated school days during the month of December

• Early registrants will have their processing fees waived if they sign up by October 22nd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2021 TURKEY TROT

Registration prices increase on 11/21/21, so make sure to register today!

TURKEY TROT RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle tickets will be available for pre-purchase through venmo and on the day of the in-person event. Tickets are $20 for 25. Prizes include packages from Urban Air, Penn Woods Winery, Adventure Aquarium and Crayola, just to name a few! Check out our website for how to purchase your tickets today!
 

 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS 

Once again families have the ability to create a Fundraising Page to support our school. Please get the word out to family and friends to support our annual fundraiser!

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

Thank you to those who have already registered for our Charleston Wrap fundraiser. Remember to register your family using our organization ID 19621 at registercw.com. Children can earn a prize the next day for sending 10 emails and 20 emails to family and friends. Internet prizes will start coming home on Monday. Funds raised will directly benefit our children! If you have any questions, email Bridget Moran at BerniesCharlestonWrap@gmail.com

Bernie’s Brick Campaign

We are so excited to be launching our Bernie’s Brick Campaign this weekend. Purchase a personalized brick to make your family a permanent part of the St. Bernadette School campus. Help us pave the way for another 70 years of academic excellence, Catholic values, and strong community ties! Visit our website for more details.

BERNIE'S BRICKS CAMPAIGN 

Linvilla Pie Fundraiser

Let the St. Bernadette 8th Grade help you with your Thanksgiving baking!  Linvilla Pies are available for order now until November 12th.  Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity to support the Class of 2022.  See attached order form for details.  Thank you for your support! See the flyer in our website's Forms page for more details. 

LINVILLA PIE ORDER FORM

This week, Monday through Wednesday (October 18th through the 20th) we will welcome our Middle States Team. Mrs. JoAnna Shope, Chair of the team, will be visiting our school in person.  Virtual visitors include Sister Alicia M. Perna, SSJ, Ms. Valerie Vezza, and Sister Frances Carol Eder, OSFS. We are grateful for their expertise and service. I will share all of their comments and suggestions with you in the coming weeks. 
 

Let us pray for one another. 

Peace,

Joanne Montie

Principal