May 24, 2020
St. Bonaventure
Catholic School
Principal's Communication
This is your source for weekly updates from Kim White, Principal during the COVID-19 campus closure and the implementation of the Diocesan remote/distance teaching and learning protocol.
Principal's Message
Dear School Families,
Peace be with you this seventh week of the Easter season. The final words of Jesus to his apostles, and us, fill this week. They are comforting. His intense desire for unity among us is powerful. 

This week, I have the following news and updates for our community:

·        I am thrilled to share that over 90% of our school families committed to partnering with St. Bonaventure Catholic School for the upcoming school year by completing their registration by the May 22nd deadline. Whatever this pandemic holds, we will navigate it together as a people of faith.

·        This coming week, we will be finalizing acceptances for pending "new to SBS" applicants. If you are still interested in re-enrolling your child, please contact Mrs. Smith at csmith@stbonaventureschool.org or Mrs. Frei at vfrei@stbonaventureschool.org right away.  Social distancing guidelines may present circumstances where there will be waiting lists for some grades.

·        This past Friday night, we were delighted and surprised by the unexpected press release from Bishop Vann announcing a phased reopening of our Catholic Churches can begin on June 14th. As a Parish, we have much planning and work ahead of us to comply with forthcoming guidelines by the Diocese. We will keep you informed of all developments promptly.

·        It is important that you watch the calendar and read all communications from the school in a timely manner. As we make our way through the last days of this untraditional school year, there are many dates that you need to know as we try and close the year with a sense of normalcy for our students.

With hope and peace,
Kim White, Principal
Families Graduating On
SBS would like to honor and recognize all of the families whose youngest student is graduating from St. Bonaventure Catholic School. Thank you for service and dedication to SBS. We love you and remember once a saint, always a saint!
*Ms. Switzer's beautiful cantoring at the Volunteer Appreciation Mass on May 21st.
Here is your theme a day, while we are away!
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Important June Dates
JUNE 1
SLE Awards
6:00 PM - 8th Grade Virtual Awards Ceremony & Video Montage

JUNE 2
2:00 - 4:00 PM - 8th Grade "Grab & Go" Bags

JUNE 4
Last Day of Instruction for TK/KG
12:00 PM - Kindergarten Graduation Prayer Service via Zoom

JUNE 5
Last Day of Instruction
8:30 AM - "End of Year" Student Body Mass
Honor Roll and Accelerated Reader Award Recognition
10:00 AM - Kindergarten Drive-thru Celebration & Blessing
4:00 PM - 8th Grade Drive-thru Celebration & Blessing*

JUNE 8-10
Student Item Returns & Exchanges by Appointment Time. Grades TK/1st - 7th (more info TBA).

*8th Grade Graduation Mass
Due to the Bishop's recent announcement, we are working on the possibility of an in-person Graduation Mass at a date in the near future (this summer). Parish and school executive staff are currently reviewing the guidelines and protocols. More information TBA. 8th Grade "Brick Reveal Celebration" date also TBA.
Partnership ~ Patience ~ Positivity ~ Prayer
Prayerful Reflection
The Ascension of the Lord

Quote of the Week
"To convert somebody go and take them by the hand and guide them.” -St. Thomas Aquinas

Scripture of the Week
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:19-20

Prayer of the Week
God of Love,
Your son, Jesus asked that you protect us,
that we may feel deeply in our hearts
the great love you have for us.

If we are one with you, then we do not belong to the world.
Guide us and protect us from the enemy 
who does not want us to be united, but scattered and divided.
Help us to live our lives today as your children  
with generous hearts and open hands.

Amen.
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