September 6, 2020
St. Bonaventure
Catholic School
Principal's Communication
This is your source for school updates from Kim White, Principal.
Dear St. Bonaventure Catholic School Families,

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. The campus was hustling and bustling all last week with the arrival of our faculty/staff, completing finishing touches on classroom logistics, new student meet and greets, and more. As we start this journey back, we ask you to approach the beginning of the school year with grace. This is a new way of operating, and if things take a little longer, your patience and understanding will be appreciated. Just as we did in the spring, we will continue to fine-tune and improve to provide the safest possible Catholic education for our students. Here are some important updates and reminders:

  • Parents MUST complete a daily student health screening online prior to dropping your child(ren) off for school (see instructions below).
  • Please review the new carline arrival and dismissal procedures and school schedules.
  • Watch for emails from your teachers for Back to School Zoom links and Virtual+ instructions.
  • Updated SBS 2020-2021 Handbook - click here. This Family Handbook represents an understanding between family and school; attendance (as well as your explicit agreement during the registration process) is viewed as an agreement to the terms and conditions stated in this document.
 
In faith and partnership,
Kim White, Principal

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." -John 14:27
Daily Student Health Screening
Parents must complete a short health survey every morning before bringing your child(ren) onto campus. Student temperature checks will be taken at the car.

Please log onto your Parent Portal and select "School - Webforms - COVID Response Form."
2020-2021 Updated
School Schedule
20-21 Calendar:
Check website or click here.
Important Dates:
School Day: 8:10 am - 2:30 pm*
*see carline procedures for staggered drop-off and pick-up.

September 8: TK and Kinder "first day" start at 9:10 am.

Back to School Nights:
September 9 @ 6:15-8:00 pm
Grades 6, 7, 8
*Zoom link to be emailed

September 10 @ 6:15-8:00 pm
Grades K-5
*Zoom link to be emailed

September 11 @ 8:30 am
Back to School Student Body Mass via livestream
New Carline Arrival & Dismissal
SBS will be following all of the CDC recommendations for bringing the students back to campus safely (no large gatherings and parents can not come on campus). Therefore, the students will be arriving and dismissing via carlines in a very specific order. This will allow us to stagger the start times and perform a quick health screening each morning.
Yard Duty Sign-Ups
Please click the button below to sign up for your Yard Duty service. There are two options (Recess or Lunch). All volunteers must be fingerprinted and complete safe environment training. Please contact the front office with any questions.Thank you for your service to the students of St. Bonaventure School.

*Note - Service guide is forthcoming with COVID minded volunteer jobs.
Annual Giving Fund
"A Legacy of Excellence"
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of providing a high quality education. The Annual Giving Fund helps bridge this gap thus providing the students with an affordable quality Catholic education.

  • Your donation is tax deductible as permitted by law.
  • Double your donation and ask your employer about corporate matching.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 714-846-2472 x115 or kmoore@stbonaventureschool.org for more information.

Tax ID# 95-2458929
Win $100 in SBS Spirit Wear
Be sure to share your 1st day photos by tagging and/or using the hashtags #SBSSaints and #itsagreatdaytobeasaint. One lucky winner will receive a $100 credit to the SBS Spirit Store. Go Saints!
Gently Used iPads Needed
Do you have a used iPad 2.0 or higher? Please reach out to dmullin@stbonaventureschool.org to donate. Thank you!
Training Resources for COVID-19
Teach and reinforce with your children: hand-washing, avoiding contact with one's eyes, nose and mouth, and covering all coughs and sneezes-- watch these short kid-friendly videos together with your children.
Understanding COVID-19 and How to Stay Safe
BrainPOP How to Teach Kids about COVID-19
BrainPOP How to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Choicelunch Starting Sept. 14


Please click the button below to learn about our online hot lunch program.
Extended Day Program
Please click on the button below to read the safety measures Extended Day is implementing to keep our students safe.