May 17, 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 Saints Families,

In this week of Easter we continue to let the joy of the Easter Season deepen in us. Perhaps we ask bigger questions. Perhaps we let the good news of the gift of new life enter into those places where we struggle.

I want to take a moment and ask for your re-commitment to St. Bonaventure Catholic School by registering your returning students by May 22. This past week, I shared a video discussing the many aspects of our planned return to campus on August 31, 2020. If you have not yet done so, please click on the link below to watch the short 3-minute video outlining our reopening plans.

Our first priority is always to our returning currently-enrolled students. However, we can only hold spots for returning students until May 22 . After that, we will begin placing new applicants and the many transfer applicants from other schools. There is much planning, preparation, and purchasing over the next 90 days to realize our value-added reopening educational program. Planning truly begins in earnest when our 2020-2021 enrollment is finalized.

May peace be with you as you make your education and faith formation plans for your children. Let us look forward together with longing and prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Yours in Christ,
Kim White, Principal
2020-2021 Registration
  • Priority registration for returning families ends May 22.

  • Registration fee will increase by $100 per student after May 22.

  • Questions, help or financial concerns: please contact our business office at office@stbonaventureschool.org. We are here to help.
Here is your theme a day, while we are away!
Follow our spirit days on social media.Tag, comment, DM or email us at office@stbonaventureschool.org to share your photos. Don't forget to use the #SBSSaints to get featured. Click flyer below to see each day's theme.
Student Council is challenging each grade to show their spirit! On Tuesday be sure to wear your grade color and show which grade rules the school! Teachers will take a class zoom photo. Go Saints!
Grab a cup of coffee and join the ZOOM for some "Coffee Time" with Mrs. White and Mr. McFerran. Please RSVP in the button below to receive your secure Zoom link.
Volunteer Appreciation Mass
May 21 at 8:30 AM
Please join us for a special Mass in honor of all of our volunteers. There will be a special recognition at the end of Mass for all of the families whose youngest student is graduating from St. Bonaventure School. We hope you can join us online at www.stbonaventure.org/livestream. Thank you SBS families! We appreciate you.



End of School Year Calendar
Please review the updated dates and important end of year activities.
SBS Distance Learning Protocols
We always want to ensure that if we make any changes, we make decisions that are research-informed and in the best interest of our students. At this time, we are maintaining our grading system and policies because we believe that they support achievement and communication regarding student learning. We are keeping in mind student learning, the integrity of our students' academic records, honoring student work, and alignment with similar educational institutions. We are balancing these interests with a recognition of the challenges of our current reality and deep compassion for our families and students who are experiencing stress during this time. We know that our faculty are working tenaciously to provide multiple assessment opportunities and support every student's achievement. Please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers about assessment or grades at any time. Please click on the link below to read our complete distance learning grading protocol for grades 3 -8.
Parent Webinar
Register below for a free parent safety webinar that will teach you how to keep your kids safe on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, Youtube & Netflix.
Partnership ~ Patience ~ Positivity ~ Prayer
Prayerful Reflection
Jesus - Easter Joy in Everyday Life

Quote of the Week

Scripture of the Week
“Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise.” - Psalm 51:15

Prayer of the Week
My brother, Jesus,
It is hard for me to comprehend that you chose me. 
I know how flawed and imperfect I really am,
and yet each day you choose me again as your friend. 

You call me to love others in the same way you love me.
That is where the faith you have given me 
offers me the hope to believe that you pour out your love on me.
Bring me into your marvelous light
and help me to be fruitful in this world and to care for those
who are forgotten and discarded.  
Help me to love as you love.


Amen.
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