MISSION STATEMENT St. Bernard Catholic School creates a learning community in the rich tradition of the Catholic faith that nourishes each student’s faith, intellectual curiosity and commitment to service.

Weekly Bulletin * January 26-30, 2015 SLE of the Month: Empowered Students This Week:

Monday January 26, 2015

Tuesday January 27, 2015

Wednesday January 28, 2015

Thursday January 29, 2015

Friday January 30, 2015

Student Folders Home

Family Picnic Kona Ice Sale: $3-$4-$5

Dress Uniform

● 7:35 AM--Classrooms Open ● 7:50 AM--Morning Prayer

● 7:35 AM--Classrooms Open

● 7:50 AM--Morning Prayer

● 7:35 AM--Classrooms Open ● 7:50 AM--Morning Prayer ● 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM--Family

Picnic ● NO PM CARLINE TODAY ● 2:00-3:00 PM--Choir ● 6:30 PM--Fashion Show

Meeting (8th Gr. Classroom)

● 7:35 AM--Classrooms Open ● 7:50 AM--Morning Prayer

● 7:35 AM--Classrooms Open

● 8:00 AM--Mass

Dismissal 2:55 PM Dismissal 2:55 PM Dismissal 1:55 PM Dismissal 2:55 PM Dismissal 2:55 PM

Upcoming Dates

Monday, February 2: KINDNESS Month Begins Friday, February 6: 12:30 PM Dismissal Tuesday, February 10: First Reconciliation 6 PM Church Wednesday, February 11: 5:30 PM PTO Meeting Hall Wednesday, February 11: 6:30-7:30 PM Parent Education Series: Developing Lifelong Learners Friday, February 13: Valentine’s Dance 5-8, Party TK-4

Monday, February 16: President’s Day NO SCHOOL Wednesday, February 18: Ash Wednesday Friday, February 20: 8th Grade Graduation Picture Friday, February 20: Make Up Picture Day Thursday, February: 26: Science Fair 6-7-8 Sunday, March 1: School Mass 9:30 AM

From the Principal

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all those who helped make our Catholic Schools Kick-Off a tremendous success!

Thank you to Mr. Heinen and his parent volunteer group: Escudero Family (Gessie-6), Mr. Ibarra and Sophia (2), Ms. Vega (Salvador-1), Mr. and Mrs. Guerrero (Kristee-TK), Ms. Guerrero (Mya-K), Mr. Garcia (Ciaran-K), Ms. Rodriguez and Pop (4) Ami (1), Mrs. Moran and Viviana (3) and Augie (K), Mrs. Perez and Xavier (TK) and Aaron (1), Mr. and Mrs. Ruvalcaba (Miguel-TK, MaryAnn-K) and Daniel Palomo (alum)! They did a spectacular job sprucing up the campus!

Thank you to the Madrinas/Padrinos (Mr. David Lopez, Ms. Geraldine Navarette, Mr. Hector Hernandez, and Ms. Karina Salazaar) and to our Student Leadership members for their commitment and enthusiasm and for greeting our prospective families.

Thank you to all who participated in the mass—choir, readers, gift bearers—they represented St. Bernard very well.

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Last week we said good-bye to our Loyola Volunteers and this week La Salle High School Volunteers will be here to complete their service week. Each day we will have 20 volunteers to help in the classrooms from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Welcome and thank you to La Salle for their generosity!

On Thursday, I attended the Archdiocesan Principal Meeting with over 200 principals. At the meeting a video was shown about Standardized Report Cards which features the three schools who have piloted the new report cards of which St. Bernard Catholic School is one. The video explains the transition to and the benefit of standardized report cards. We are blessed to be a part of a program that we believe, and research shows, more clearly reflects the achievements of our children.

Catholic Schools Week is Here! National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The theme for National Catholic Schools week 2015 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service”. Through all of our events and activities for Catholic Schools Week we will focus on the value of Catholic education and what it provides for our students, as well as its contributions to our church, community and nation.

I want to thank Ms. Forillo, Ms. Dazé and Mrs. Montiel, along with our fantastic student leaders for their preparation and organization of our activities this week to celebrate Catholic Schools Week!

It is a great time to thank all of our parents and grandparents who make the sacrifice to send their children to a Catholic School where the whole child made in the image of God is recognized and cherished. The Catholic grammar school experience is unique because it is a living breathing example of “it takes a village” to raise a child. Without the support of parent and grandparent volunteers, we could not do what we do here at St. Bernard.

I also want to recognize the teachers and staff of St. Bernard Catholic School who work above and beyond the school day to ensure that every student receives the support they need to achieve high academic standards, and for guiding them into a deeper relationship with God who is the center of all that we do here.

We are fortunate to have Father Perry who supports us both financially and spiritually. The St. Bernard School Foundation and larger parish community also provide support that allows St. Bernard School to continue to grow.

MISSION STATEMENT St. Bernard Catholic School creates a learning community in the rich tradition of the Catholic faith that nourishes each student’s faith, intellectual curiosity and commitment to service.

We are very lucky to be a part of this community and are excited about celebrating the good news of Catholic Schools this week. Please see the agenda for the week below under student leadership!

Please keep in your prayers the Stefka Family, Cabato Family and Espinosa Family.

Blessings,

Mrs. Samaniego

Student Leadership

Catholic Schools Week 2015

“Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service” Sunday, January 25th Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Parish

Kick-off Catholic Schools Week Mass at 9:30am Arrive in dress uniform in front of church by 9:15am to join us in our celebration. Choir and Student Leadership should arrive in front of church by 9:00am in dress uniform. Open House for prospective parents 11:00am-1:00pm

Monday, January 26th Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Vocations

School Saint Family Lunch and Vocational Activity Students will have lunch with their school saint family, and enjoy creating vocation

bracelets with them.

Tuesday, January 27th Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Community

Thank-You Cards Each class will have a specific community member or group that they will be writing

thank you cards for, and personally deliver them.

Wednesday, January 28th Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Families

Family Picnic “Ohana means family and family means no one gets left behind” We invite you all to enjoy a picnic lunch with your child/children. You are welcome to bring your child lunch on this day, as well as any blankets or chairs

you would like to sit on. We also have lunch benches available to sit at, and seating in the Hall. Volleyball courts will open at 11:30am so that you may set up your picnic area. Kona Ice will be here to serve snow cones for $3, $4 or $5 a cup. Students are welcome to wear Hawaiian attire, such as jeans and a Hawaiian shirt.

Thursday, January 29th Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Students

St. Bernard Choir Song Practice Our choir will teach and practice mass songs with the student body, so that they can

celebrate fully in the parts of the mass. Friday, January 30th Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers

Poetry/Song Showdown Students will get a chance to write a song or poem about their teacher. All song or poem submissions are due to Mrs. Forillo in the office by 3:00pm on Monday,

January 26th. Winners will perform their poem or song in front of the school on Friday.

Sports

Sports Information: Week of January 26 - January 30

Boys Varsity Basketball Practices: Monday, 4:00-5:00 PM / Tuesday, 3:15-5:00 PM

Boys Varsity Basketball Games: Wednesday, Saint Bernard verse St. Bede, HOME at Glassell Park Gym, 3:45 PM Thursday, Saint Bernard verse Our Lady of Lourdes, AWAY at OLL, 3:45 PM

Girls Varsity & JV Basketball Practices: Wednesday, 2:15-4:30 PM / Friday, 2:15-4:30 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball Game; Tuesday, Saint Bernard verse Holy Family, HOME at Glassell Park Gym, 3:45 PM Thursday, Saint Bernard verse Divine Savior, AWAY at Divine Savior, 3:45 PM

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Game; Thursday, Saint Bernard verse Our Lady of Lourdes, AWAY at OLL, 3:45 PM

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Game: Monday, Saint Bernard verse Holy Family (red), AWAY at Holy Family, 3:45 PM Wednesday, Saint Bernard verse Holy Family (blue), HOME at SBS, 3:45 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Practices: Tuesday 3:15-4:45 PM / Thursday, 3:15-4:45 PM Track & Field Practices: Tuesday, 3:15 - 4:30 PM / Thursday, 3:15 - 4:30 PM **The permission forms will be available in the office on Monday and need to be returned before you participate on Tuesday or Thursday. ***The students will walk over to the park and return back to school to be picked up. Practice Shirts & Sling Bags: Please let me know if you would like to purchase more Saint Bernard Navy or Red practice t-shirts ($9.00 each) or sling bags ($5.00 each). If you would like to place an order please indicate color (navy or red) and specific size (youth or adult). They look great in their new uniforms! Thank you for your support in making this happen! Please contact the office or mcasanova@stbernard-school.com if you have any questions. Go Trojans!

MISSION STATEMENT St. Bernard Catholic School creates a learning community in the rich tradition of the Catholic faith that nourishes each student’s faith, intellectual curiosity and commitment to service.

Fundraising

FASHION SHOW: It’s that time of year, again! We need to start planning for our Annual Fashion Show fundraiser scheduled for May 2, 2015. Please join us for our first committee meeting on Wednesday, January 28th @ 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours and help make this a memorable event. We look forward to all your great ideas and support.

CANDY DRIVE: All candy money must be in school by 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 4. The drawing for the Hockey Tickets will take place after Mass on Friday, February 6 at our school assembly! All students who have submitted their money by Wednesday, February 4 will have Free Dress on on Thursday, February 5 and no homework pass for Wednesday, February 4! Families that sell five or more boxes will be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize which is four VIP Tickets with parking to the LA KINGS VS. CALGARY FLAMES on Thursday, February 12, 2015 (Value-over $2,000). For each box over four the family will receive one chance! 5 boxes= 1 chance, 6 Boxes 6 Chances and so on! The drawing will take place on February 6, 2015 after Mass at our school assembly!

Community

FREE MUSEUM OPPORTUNITIES IN LA FOR FAMILIES: http://blog.parentpick.com/kid-friendly-museums-in-los-angeles/ Looking for a place for the children to do their homework? Check out the resources at Cypress Park Library: http://www.lapl.org/branches/cypress-park

Other

Announcements

Virtus Training and Fingerprinting: All parents who want to drive or attend field trips must be Virtus Trained and Fingerprinted. The schedule for fingerprinting can be found here: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx To find a Virtus Training Date and Time you can look here: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_0.cfm?theme=0 Click View a list of sessions, then scroll down to Los Angeles: San Fernando Region, or San Gabriel or Our Lady of Angels and find a session that is open to all and convenient for you and follow the instructions to reserve a spot! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Sanchez asanchez@stbernard-school.com Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Parish Bulletin can be found here: http://www.stbernardla.cc/administrative/ebulletins/2015/January/15bulletin5134030125.pdf Follow Pope Francis on twitter: https://twitter.com/pontifex Read the Tidings here: http://www.angelusnews.com/ Follow the Tidings on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TheTidingsNewspaper

Service Hour Opportunities

Wish List Phones: The school is in need of new phones! If you have any contacts, please let Mrs. Samaniego know or if you can help facilitate this! msamaniego@stbernard-school.com 323-256-4989. Coffee for the faculty lounge!

Alumnae News

Congratulations to Anthony Ramirez (Class of 2014) for earning the Excellence Award and Principal’s Award at Cathedral High School in recognition of the highest GPA in the freshman class!