The Cardinal Connection

March 22 and April 5, 2024

Gala Dinner and Live Auction Information

Forming Hearts and Minds in Christ

8th Grade Living Stations of the Cross Photo Credit: Ms. Iremedio

Principal's Message

Dear Saint Bernadette Catholic School community,

We have had a faith-filled Lent focused on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each day during Lent we prayed the “Act of Contrition”, asking God to forgive us our sins and resolving to do better. We tried to make Jesus visible and bring Gospel values to life through our words and actions.

Throughout March we focused on kindness and “filling one’s bucket”. On morning announcements our 8th graders gave tips on how to be a better friend or how to build one another up. Mr. Peace came to school to talk to PreK-8th grade about the importance of recognizing others for their heart. He stressed that we are all miracles created by God and that we have a choice and should find the courage to do what is right. Today, Holy Thursday, our 5th grade students re-enacted the Last Supper for our PreK-8th grade students. Then, our 8th graders led the Living Stations. Also, our PreK-8th grade students shared the Good News that Jesus is Risen with our friends at Greenspring Senior Living by making them Easter cards.

This week we remember that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save us. We take time to reflect on the goodness of the Lord. I feel truly blessed to be a servant leader for the Saint Bernadette community. Thank you for entrusting us with your precious children. May you and your family be filled with joy and grace this Easter.

Sincerely,

Kathleen A. Burgess, Ph.D.

Principal

Saint Bernadette Catholic School

School Gala and Auction

A Preview Guide of the School Experiences was sent home with your youngest child today.

Month of the Military Child

Prekindergarten Spots Still Available

We still have a few spots available in our prekindergarten classes. If you know of a family looking for a prekindergarten program, please have them reach out to Heidi Thomes, Director of Admissions, at registrar@stbernschool.org.

Purple Up for Military Children

April is the month of the military child, and purple is the official color of the military child. Purple is a combination of all the colors of the U.S. Armed Forces: Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard blues, Army green, and Marine Corps red. On Monday, April 15, 2024, we will show our support by wearing a purple shirt. Faculty, staff, and students who Purple Up may wear jeans. We would like to see 100% participation. Wear purple to show support and appreciation to our military connected students!

Photos of Military Family Members Requested

April is the month of the military child, and we would like to celebrate by creating a "Wall of Heroes" to honor all of our family members who are serving or who have served in the military.

We are still collecting photos. Please submit up to two pictures per family (you may include direct family members or even extended family members, such as aunts, uncles, and grandparents). Photos should be no larger than 4x6 inches and include your child's name and teacher on the back, so we may return the picture to you. Please do not submit original photographs, as we will be hanging the pictures in a high-traffic area of the school and cannot guarantee that the pictures will not be damaged. Please submit photos in an envelope labeled to Mrs. Thomes-Admissions.

In addition to the picture(s), please include the following information directly on the back of the picture or on a post-it note:

Name

Rank of the military member(s)

Branch of service

Dates of service (which can be approximate)

Student Name

Example:

Joseph Burgan

CW4 (retired)

U.S. Army

1964-1987

Student: Mrs. Thomes, Admissions

Thank you for your help, and we are grateful for your service and sacrifice.

Lenten Rice Bowl Instructions

Dear Parents and Families,

Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl this Lent.

We hope that this program provided an enriching Lenten experience for your family!

Please count the money in your CRS Rice Bowl and write a check for the amount made out to the school. Be sure to write “CRS Rice Bowl” on the memo line of the check. Students should place the check in their CRS Rice Bowls and bring them to class.

Thank you for sharing your prayers and gifts with our sisters and brothers in need this Lent. Together, our school is making a difference in the lives of millions of people most in need.

Prayer List

We welcome prayer requests for healing and in memoriam for members of our Saint Bernadette community. Please send your prayer requests here.

Healing

Joseph Yerhot

Uncle of Isaiah and AnnMarie Muzal

Dominique Neal

Father of alumni Charlotte "Charlie" Neal

Jim and Sally Coyne

Sally is a former 4th Grade Teacher at Saint Bernadette Catholic School

In Memoriam

George Zeilmann

Cousin of Elizabeth Mannebach

Ronald Norman Quasebarth

Husband of Aurora Quasebath

Mary Querna

Aunt of Isaiah and AnnMarie Muzal

Allan Grossberg

Grandfather of Finley Notari

Cruz Cifuentes

Father of Mrs. Angelica Swahn

Rosario G. Ramirez

Great-Aunt of Penny Ramirez

Molly Fraze

Cafeteria Supervisor at Saint Bernadette School

Margarita Fuentes

Sister of Ana Molina

John Paul Baluh

Uncle of Emmett and Eleanor Chalaopak

Sister Mary Eileen McCarthy, D.W.

Teacher at Saint Bernadette School 1976-1979

Sr. Maureen Vellon, RHSM

Former Principal of Saint Bernadette Catholic School

Della Forte

Grandmother of Jacob Forte

Rose Elaine Carbone

Grandmother of Sydney & Matthew Hergenroeder

Rodolfo Mattheo Bellota

1st Year Death Anniversary

Brother of Alijandra Bellota

Tommy Tolan

Father of Mrs. Jacquie Sawyer

Janet Wilson

Grandmother of Joseph and Mikey Burger

Important Dates

Plan Ahead

March 29 Friday to April 5 Easter Break

The School Office will be closed for the Easter Break.

March 31 Sunday

Last Day to order Honey Baked Ham Gift Cards. Link here.

April 5 Friday

Silent Auction Opens. Link here.

April 8 Monday

Spring Uniform Begins

Last Day: Wine Donation

2pm Dismissal

Knitting Club pickup Door 14

No Strings

No Guitar

PSA Flag Football pickup Field Sign up here.

April 9 Tuesday

PTO Hangry Burger Dine Out Event

Choir 4:30pm Narthex

Sliding Doors 5pm pickup Door 14

MS Math Support 4:15 pickup Door 14

Shakespeare 5:30 pickup Door 14

Run Club 4:15 pickup Field Sign up here.

April 10 Wednesday

9:45am School Mass - please sign in at the office

Sliding Doors 5pm pickup Door 14

Calligraphy Club 4:15 pickup Door 14

Shakespeare 5:30 pickup Door 14

PSA Soccer 4:15 pickup Field

April 11 Thursday

Band Lessons

Yearbook 4:15 pickup Door 14

Battle of the Books 4:00 pickup Door 14

Advanced Band

PSA Lacrosse pickup Field

April 12 Friday

Middle School Dance 7-9pm

April 15 Monday

Purple Up Day

Gr. 4 Fellowship

2pm Dismissal

Knitting Club pickup Door 14

Strings pickup Door 14

Guitar pickup Door 14

PSA Flag Football pickup Field Sign up here.

April 16 Tuesday Saint Bernadette's Feast Day

9:45am School Mass - please sign in at the office

8th Grade Dress Up Day $3 Donation

Kindergarten Retreat

PTO Ice Cream Social

Choir 4:30pm Narthex

Sliding Doors 5pm pickup Door 14

MS Math Support 4:15 pickup Door 14

Shakespeare 5:30 pickup Door 14

Run Club 4:15 pickup Field Sign up here.

April 17 Wednesday

NO School Mass

Uniform Sale 5:30-6:30pm Gym

Sliding Doors 5pm pickup Door 14

Calligraphy Club 4:15 pickup Door 14

Shakespeare 5:30 pickup Door 14

PSA Soccer 4:15 pickup Field

April 18 Thursday

Spring Pictures -Sunday Best

Band Lessons

Yearbook 4:15 pickup Door 14

Battle of the Books 4:00 pickup Door 14

Advanced Band

PSA Lacrosse pickup Field

Attendance Email

Google Calendar

School Hours

Daily School Hours: 8:05 am- 3:10 pm

Monday Dismissal 2:00 pm

Half Day Dismissal 11:30 am

Canopy Pick-up Times

If you are planning to pick your children up from the canopy, please note the computer is only available during the following times:

Monday 1:45pm-2:00pm

Full Day 2:50pm-3:05pm

Half Day 11:00pm-11:30pm

Once the computer is put away, you will need to go through the regular carpool line.

Thank you for helping us keep afternoon pickup safe and efficient!

Early Dismissals

2:00 pm Dismissal

Every Monday

11:30 am Dismissal

April 19

May 10

May 24†

June 12* (or last day of school)

*NO EXTENDED DAY

†EXTENDED DAY ends at 4PM

Student Holidays

March 29-April 5 Easter Break

May 27 Memorial Day

Trimester Dates

T1: 8/23/23 – 11/21/23

T2: 11/28/23 – 3/7/24

T3: 3/11/24 – 6/12/24

Parent to Parent

Special Thanks to Everyone

Thanks to the generous support from our Saint Bernadette Families, the PTO gifted the school one of their greatest needs, a new copier. The copier will be installed during spring break. This major investment helps to give the teachers and administration the tools they need to help our children continue to succeed. Your participation in PTO fundraisers, events, and direct support continues to help us support the school and our overall Saint Bernadette Community..

Don't Miss Out On THat Honey Baked Goodness

Our 2023/24 Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser ends March 31st. Click here to purchase a gift card to Honey Baked Ham for all your holiday gift or meal needs while supporting the Saint Bernadette PTO. Click here to see the flyer.

Dine Out Night – Save the Date

April 9, 2024

Hangry Burger

6699 Frontier Drive – Springfield

Flyer here.

Middle School Dance

Friday, April 12, 2024

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

All 6th to 8th grade students are invited to attend an Evening in Tropics!

Blooming into Spring

Brighten up your garden with a purchase from Dutch Mill Bulbs. A percentage of the proceeds support your PTO. Click here to purchase through April 30^th.

23rd Biennial St. Bernadette Gala & Auction

Sailing into the Future

St. Bernadette Gymnasium

Saturday, April 20, 2024

6:30 pm

We invite you to join us as we hoist the sails and catch the wind into the future for a fun night of dinner, dancing, live and silent auction. A special Captain’s Reception is available from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm and will feature exclusive bidding opportunities. Purchase your tickets today by clicking here.

Donation & Sponsorship Opportunities

Sailing into the Future

We have many sponsorship opportunities available for the event. Additionally, we are looking for donations of airline miles, condos or vacation homes, season tickets to sporting events, concert tickets, gift cards, etc.. If you would like to become a sponsor or have a donation, please contact Jean Corday in the parish office. Thank you in advance for your support!

Save the Date

Arts in the Evening

Friday, May 24, 2024

6:30 pm

Saint Bernadette Gym

St. Bernadette School will be bringing back the annual Arts in the Evening, celebrating the visual and performing arts. The Talent Show gives many students the freedom to share a wide variety of talents. (ie. singing, dancing, instrument, comedy, novelty) If you have any questions or are interested in being part of the Arts in the Evening Committee, please email Gina Soriano. Flyer here.

Spirit Wear

Have the perfect outfit for the next Spirit Day! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home! Click here. to shop today.

Volunteers Needed for PTO & School Events

If you would like to participate in the PTO’s activities and efforts, we would value your assistance. Volunteering is a rewarding experience that keeps our school community engaged. It is also a great way to network with other parents, share your interests and expertise, and make new lifelong friends. If you are interested in volunteering, please signup here.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Gina Soriano, PTO Volunteer Coordinator.

From the Office

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers need to be fully compliant. Please get in touch with Mrs. Zoraida Conde for additional information.

Volunteers who are at the school on a regular basis or have close contact with students are required to have a TB screening thatshould be submitted to Mrs. Koucheravy, our school nurse.

Please email Ms. Teresa Carandang if you need to know if you are compliant and allowed to volunteer.

Lunch Accounts

Please make sure your child has sufficient funds in their lunch account either through myschoolbucks or make the payment at the school office with either cash or check.

Please Support the All Saints Car Raffle

A letter with tickets to the All Saints Church Car Raffle will be sent out at the end of the the month. Please consider supporting the raffle. Part of the proceeds will support our school.

New Extended Day Email

Any inquiries about extended day should be sent to this email address: extday@stbernschool.org.

Children and Cellphones

We are sharing our second set of tips presented by one of our parents, Dr. Nicole Joseph on children and cellphones. The PowePoint Presentation is divided into three parts because of the size. Get the files here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 ,Part 5, and Part 6.

The first set of tips about helping your children with studying and Executive Functioning, presented by Mr. Raab and Mrs. Ouimet is here.

Clubs and Programs

Please click here for information about our after school offerings and updates.

PSA Flag Football, Soccer and Lacrose

PSA is offering flag football (K-5th), soccer (K-5th) and lacrosse (1st to 5th). Please click here to sign up.

CYO

CYO Track & Field Registration is now open. Students in grades 3rd through 8th are welcome to register for the CYO Track & Field meet on May 18th at Bishop O'Connell HS. Events to compete in are 1600M, 400M, shot put, 4x100 relay, etc. Grades 6th-8th would participate in the morning session and Grades 3rd-5th would be in the afternoon session after 12pm. No practices required. Register here https://reg.sportspilot.com/106541

Email questions to gvsoriano@gmail.com and gqbryson@gmail.com.

School Newspaper

Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry Wednesdays

All 6th to 8th graders are invited to join the Middle School Youth Ministry every 1st an 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6:45pm to 8:00pm. Flyer here.

Volunteer Information

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers need to be fully compliant. Please get in touch with Mrs. Zoraida Conde for additional information.

Volunteers who are at the school on a regular basis or have close contact with students are required to have a TB screening thatshould be submitted to Mrs. Koucheravy, our school nurse.

Please email Ms. Teresa Carandang if you need to know if you are compliant and allowed to volunteer.

Uniform Closet

Carpool Reminders

Carpool regulations

While we have requested a police officer to direct traffic before and after school, one may not be available. For this reason, it is imperative that everyone follow the guidelines in the Parent/Student handbook. To ensure the safety of our children and community please review the following reminders:

Refrain from using your cell phones during carpool arrival and dismissal;
Students are allowed to exit their cars when teachers are present;
Students may be dropped off between 7:40 a.m. -8:00 a.m.;
Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. need to be escorted by a parent to the front office;
Please drive slowly (5 m.p.h.);
Follow the traffic flow and do not cut across lanes in the parking lot.

Thank you for driving safely.

Helpful Links

Useful Links

Powerschool

2023-2024 School Calendar

April Menu

Ice Cream Form

Bishop Burbidge On the Air - The Walk Humbly Podcast

Ice Cream Party Information

For those interested in ice cream parties, please fill out the 2023-2024 form here and send in with your child with the cash or check payment. Requests need to be submitted two weeks before the ice cream party. Last day to order is May 17th. There will be no ice cream parties in June. We do not hold ice cream parties on Mondays and half days.

Mabel's Labels

Mabel’s Labels is a great way of labeling items such as clothing, supplies, lunch boxes, and even band instruments. We were looking forward to offering it to parents and then realized that it is actually a fundraiser. The school will receive 20% of your order – an extra bonus! Please go to this link if you need labels: https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/. We hope you get reunited with all those uniforms!

Events

Knights of Columbus Free Shredding Event

April 6, 10 am - 12 pm

Flyer here.

AN INVITATION TO JOIN WALKING WITH PURPOSE

Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women's ministry devoted to bringing women closer to Christ and deeper into their faith through Scripture-centered community.

This fall we are offering GROUNDED IN HOPE, a study of the letter to the Hebrews. It is open to all women, and you do not have to have done a Bible study before. So, if you're looking for a way to refuel and be refreshed, make authentic connections with other women, and learn more about God, please register here!

The study will begin on Tuesday morning, October 10 and Thursday evening, October 12. We look forward to welcoming you! Some women have asked if there is actual walking involved, there is not. If you have any questions please email stbernadettewwp@gmail.com. The sessions end in February.

Diocesan Jubilee Festival

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Join Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, family and friends from across the Diocese of Arlington as we celebrate our Golden Jubilee together.

Warren County Fairgrounds, 26 Fairground Road, Front Royal, VA 22630.

Link here.

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