St. Bernard's Catholic School
Bulletin
Week of March 11-15
Please visit the school’s website at www.saintbernards.us
Schedules for the week
Mon. & Tues: Reg #1; Wed: 12:10pm Dismissal #3; Thurs & Fri: Reg #1;
7th ANNUAL CASH BASH
St. Bernard’s 7th Annual Cash Bash will be held this year on Friday, April 26th. The theme this year is “Diamonds and Denim” and we will be having exciting theme related entertainment, prizes and auction items. Tickets will be available in the office on Wednesday, February 20th. This is a 21 and over event. Payment is due at the time of purchase. This event is pre-sell only and there will only be 400 tickets sold. Tickets are $135 each and include a sit down dinner for two, 2 drinks and one entry into the cash drawing for the grand prize of $10,000 as well as smaller cash prizes.
Reserved tables are available at a discount:
(Contact Judy Ghera for reserve table tickets at (707) 616-3654 or judy@wondergeek.net)
Tables seating 8--$500 (saves $40)
Tables seating 10--$600 (saves $75)
New Items
ALL: Wednesday is a 12:10 dismissal due to teacher in-service.
Elem: the 2nd grade will be selling lemonade at recess for 50 cents a cup from Thursday, March 14 through the following Thursday.
ALL: Wednesday March 20th is "Jeans Day for a Cause" which will support Autism Speaks and Caden Naylor, son of Fatima (Class of '97) and Chris (Class of '96) Naylor. Employees who donate $5.00 can wear jeans to school on March 20th. Students who donate $5.00 are involved too: 1) K-8 can wear jeans 2) 9-11 can wear shorts or sweats 3) seniors will be allowed one excused absence to first period. The $5.00 donations should be made in the office. Students who donate will be given a pass that they must possess when wearing jeans/shorts/sweats on Wednesday.
Parents: Mr. Joy would like to meet prospective international homestay parents for the 2013-14 school year. Typically one international student is placed with one family for an entire school year. Families would need an additional room, an FBI LiveScan, and a desire to learn about a different culture while sharing their own. Please contact Mr. Joy if your family is interested in learning more.
Sophomores: Catholic Relief Services Food Fast sign-up forms are now available in the office. This April 18 & 19 3pm-3pm. This one event will fulfill your 25 hours Christian Service hour responsibilities for the year.
ALL: Betty Chin is collecting Rosaries to take to China at the end of March. If you would like to donated please bring them to the office. The underground Catholics have been using their fingers to say the Rosary.
Elem: the 2nd grade will be selling lemonade at recess for 50 cents a cup from Thursday, March 14 through the following Thursday.
ALL: Wednesday March 20th is "Jeans Day for a Cause" which will support Autism Speaks and Caden Naylor, son of Fatima (Class of '97) and Chris (Class of '96) Naylor. Employees who donate $5.00 can wear jeans to school on March 20th. Students who donate $5.00 are involved too: 1) K-8 can wear jeans 2) 9-11 can wear shorts or sweats 3) seniors will be allowed one excused absence to first period. The $5.00 donations should be made in the office. Students who donate will be given a pass that they must possess when wearing jeans/shorts/sweats on Wednesday.
Parents: Mr. Joy would like to meet prospective international homestay parents for the 2013-14 school year. Typically one international student is placed with one family for an entire school year. Families would need an additional room, an FBI LiveScan, and a desire to learn about a different culture while sharing their own. Please contact Mr. Joy if your family is interested in learning more.
Sophomores: Catholic Relief Services Food Fast sign-up forms are now available in the office. This April 18 & 19 3pm-3pm. This one event will fulfill your 25 hours Christian Service hour responsibilities for the year.
ALL: Betty Chin is collecting Rosaries to take to China at the end of March. If you would like to donated please bring them to the office. The underground Catholics have been using their fingers to say the Rosary.
8th-11th Parents: SBCS Continuing student scholarships are now available on our website: http://www.saintbernards.us/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/sbcs-scholarships/
All applications are due March 15, 2013, 4pm
ALL: From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion” (CCC 1422). “The second precept (“You shall confess your sins at least once a year.”) ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness. (CCC 2042)
All applications are due March 15, 2013, 4pm
ALL: From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion” (CCC 1422). “The second precept (“You shall confess your sins at least once a year.”) ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness. (CCC 2042)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in our local parishes at the following times before Easter: St. Bernard and Sacred Heart combined parish service – Tuesday, March 19 6:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church; Tuesday, March 12 at St. Mary’s, 6:30 p.m.; St. Joseph Parish, Fortuna – Thursday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.
Elementary
ALL: We are developing an Enrollment Committee to brainstorm ideas to increase enrollment. If interested please contact vernon.brown@ms.com or sobol@saintbernards.us.
Elem/JH Yearbook pre-order forms are available in the office. $25 each before April 1 and $30 after.
ALL: Betty Chin is collecting Rosaries to take to China at the end of March. If you would like to donated please bring them to the office. The underground Catholics have been using their fingers to say the Rosary.
High School
ALL: We are developing an Enrollment Committee to brainstorm ideas to increase enrollment. If interested please contact vernon.brown@ms.com or sobol@saintbernards.us.
ALL: Betty Chin is collecting Rosaries to take to China at the end of March. If you would like to donated please bring them to the office. The underground Catholics have been using their fingers to say the Rosary.
ALL: the sophomore class is selling crusader license plates. $3 each or 2 for $5. You can buy them in the office or from any sophomore class officer.
Senior Important Dates
ACT Test Dates:
Scholarship Information
Four new scholarships have been posted online: http://sbcscollegecounseling.blogspot.com/
MENSA Foundation's College Scholarship Program
CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation
Grange Co-op Scholarship
CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation
Grange Co-op Scholarship
Seniors—check out this website for valuable information regarding scholarships: http://www.studentscholarships.org/
HS: http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm> you can find a list of more than 50 no-cost scholarship search websites.
HS: http://college-scholarships.com/california.htm> you'll find links to, and contact information for, all two and four-year colleges in your state, as well as information about career schools and colleges, and colleges offering online degree programs. Similar pages exist for all the other states.
Notices and Fundraisers
All fundraisers, publicity, posters, flyers, etc. must be pre-approved by the Dean of Students, Mr. White. Activity/Facility Use Forms are available in the office. Posters and fliers must be signed prior to hanging on school grounds.
Crusader Discount Cards are now for sale. New vendors this year include Rita’s and Los Bagels. Cards are being sold by the Softball and Baseball players and funds benefit both the softball and baseball programs. Catch up with your favorite softball or baseball player to purchase.
ALL: You don't even have to leave your home! With the convenience of ScripNow™, you can wake up, stay in your pajamas and finish up your holiday shopping in a matter of minutes. With over 70 different retailers, there are eGifts for every person and every occasion. Send it now*, or schedule it for later, with ScripNow you choose when to have your eGift delivered! So, don't fret over the forgotten present, ScripNow has you covered. www.shopwithscrip.com.
ALL: You don't even have to leave your home! With the convenience of ScripNow™, you can wake up, stay in your pajamas and finish up your holiday shopping in a matter of minutes. With over 70 different retailers, there are eGifts for every person and every occasion. Send it now*, or schedule it for later, with ScripNow you choose when to have your eGift delivered! So, don't fret over the forgotten present, ScripNow has you covered. www.shopwithscrip.com.
Please turn in your Boxtops and Campbell Soup Labels. These programs earn money and supplies for St. Bernard’s. For a complete list of products you can log on to www.boxtops4education.com and www.labels4education.com. These can be turned into the office.
Attention Renner card holders, did you know you can pay your Renner bill in the HS office, and the school earns 2.5%? Just make your checks out to SBCS and turn it in at the office along with your bill stub. We send Renner a check minus our percentage and earn money for our school. Haven't got a Renner card? Applications are in the HS office. Thanks for your support. Please turn in the bills by the 19th of each month.
Reminders
Facilities Use Calendar is located online at
All school events, meetings, and fundraisers must have proper forms filled out and signed by the appropriate departments. Activity forms are available in the front office.
Available Hot Lunches
Monday: BBQ Terriyaki Chicken
Tuesday: Burritos
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Nachos (elem only)
Friday: Mac and Cheese(elem/jh only March)
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Lunch times
HS Schedule #1: 12:50-1:20
#2: 12:35-1:00
#3: 12:05-12:35
Elem/JH Schedule #1: 12:05-12:40
#2: 12:00-12:30
#3: 11:30-12:05
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