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,

We were blessed with cooler weather this past week and I know all of the students and teachers felt the relief with the cool breezes. We were also fortunate to have lovely weather for our  visit from Archbishop Perez on Tuesday morning. The students were so well behaved and respectful as they greeted him. They definitely showed off the Best of Bernie’s with their beautiful cards and sweet well wishes and prayers.

Virtual Learners

Over the next two weeks I will be setting up Zoom meetings with our Virtual Learners. This will be done by grade level. I will be working around their class times. I am looking forward to staying connected in this way with all those children working from home. 

Masks

Please make sure that your child has a mask that fits him/her. The mask should fit securely over the nose and mouth. Although the St. Bernadette masks sold this summer fit perfectly on some, others have a difficult time keeping them securely over their noses.  If this is the case for your child, please select a different mask for him or her while at school.

Additionally, I have been contacted by many concerned parents who are in the medical field informing me that while masks with vents protect the user, they do not protect the general population. For that reason, masks with vents are now banned from use at St. Bernadette School, effective immediately. I had data presented to me backing up this concern and I will share it with any parent interested. These vented masks were initially designed to protect cancer patients undergoing treatment who had compromised immune systems. I do have masks on hand for any child whose parent may need additional time replacing these masks. 

This new guideline is  not meant to burden anyone. This is new for all of us. I pray that working together for the good of all, we can minimize the risks for everyone  in our community. It is a daunting task, one that each of us is committed to in this new “normal”.  As in all things, we rely on our loving God through our fervent prayer and the knowledge we glean throughout this process by our diligent efforts and continuous analysis of the situation. 

Mrs. Geller’s Husband

Thank you to all of our Bernie’s families who have reached out with a kind, sympathetic note to Mrs. Geller as she and her sons mourn the sudden death of her beloved husband and their dear father. She told me how much the thoughtfulness of the students and families has meant to her during this sad time. Several parents have asked me for the name of her husband in order to send a Mass card. It is Robert Geller. I am unable to share her home address, but please feel free to send cards to the school and I will forward them to Mrs. Geller. 

A Request from Mrs. Wallace 

Calling all talented moms or grandmothers:Is anyone able to repair bean bags that are taking a beating on the asphalt? If so, please contact Mrs. Wallace @ rwallace@stbl.org

Donations of bean bags would also be appreciated.

Picture Day/Uniforms

Lifetouch will be here on Wednesday, September 30th to take pictures of the students in their Bernie’s uniforms.  All students should be in their school uniform, including those students who have gym on Wednesday. Students in classes scheduled for gym on Wednesday may wear sneakers. Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd, the students may wear gym uniforms. Starting Monday, October 5th, students are to wear their Bernie’s uniforms. 

Dress Code

Most N.U.T.  passes will have an expiration date with few exceptions. When a student “dresses down”, the expectation is that their attire is appropriate, modest and without any controversial subject matter, this includes political statements and social statements. At a time when our country is unsettled and struggling with social justice issues, St. Bernadette School stands firm as a beacon of Catholic values as we  support all of our students. Clothing and/or masks that are divisive are distracting and take away from our Christ centered educational mission. 

St. Bernadette Christmas Bazaar - vendor space is available!

Save the date for the annual St. Bernadette Home & School Association Christmas Bazaar - Sunday, October 11th, 1-4 pm in the school parking lot. The event has been moved up to be held outside for social distance in the parking lots.  Vendors wanted!  If you or someone you know sells unique craft items and would like to reserve a vendor spot, details are attached and we have an online registration form: https://forms.gle/VN9wvUWp3wWyNpnGA

Scrip Program

Did you know you can SAVE money on St. Bernadette tuition?  Use scrip gift cards to buy groceries, gas and everything else you’re already buying and earn rebates towards tuition.  It’s easy, rewarding, and fits right into your busy schedule.  Start saving today!  Scrip gift cards can be purchased on Sunday mornings in the Wright Center from 9:30-11:00 am, entrance on Turner Ave.  See enrollment information, attached.  To learn more about the scrip program, please visit:  https://www.st-bernadette.org/scrip-program

Thank you to all parents, faculty and staff for performing daily health checks on your self and/or child(ren).  Your careful vigilance and caution will allow us to stay open and more importantly, keep all of our precious children and dedicated faculty and staff healthy and safe.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Joanne Montie

Principal