April 26, 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,

After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to two disciples who were walking together on the road to Emmaus. They didn’t recognize him, but he helped them see how the Scriptures pointed to himself as the Messiah. Even though we don’t see Jesus, and it seems like hope is lost, especially in the unprecedented era of COVID-19, Jesus is still at work in our lives.  We can see Him in the following:

•    Through a great deal of work that took place over Easter vacation, the school secured a government-funded Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) Loan. This support allows for wage continuation for all school employees during these difficult times. 

•    We sharpened our pencils and revisited tuition rates for the upcoming school year. The overall cost of tuition for the upcoming school year for returning families remains nearly unchanged. The registration portal is open from May 4 to May 22.

•    The tuition assistance application due date has been extended to April 30.  We are working hard to make Catholic education accessible to all families. Please reach out to us with your concerns and questions— All tuition assistance matters are held strictly confidential.

•    We are working hard to ensure that our school’s time-honored traditions are maintained during the campus closure. Things may look a bit different, but we will do our best to make them wonderful.

•    I am looking forward to Monday’s all-school live-streamed mass and Friday’s May Day car parade and HOPE Office food drive (see information below).

Through the Grace of God, Jesus is indeed present and at work at St. Bonaventure Catholic School. May the Risen Lord be our hope and joy!

Faithfully yours,
Kim White, Principal
2020-2021 Tuition Assistance

  • The Tuitions Assistance Application deadline has been extended to April 30th.
  • Please be sure to communicate any income changes in the notes section. 2018 tax returns are accepted, if 2019 are not complete.
  • Please click button below for more details.
2020-2021 Registration Info

  • The registration portal will be open May 4 - May 22.
  • Returning families - registration fee is $375 per student. Reg. fee increases $100 after May 22.
  • Please click buttons below for more information.
Reminder:

VIRTUAL
All-School Student Body Mass
Monday, April 27 at 8:30 AM

Livestream at
Let's Get Social!
Be sure to like and follow us 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.

May Day Car Parade
COVID-19 Style
Come wave "hi" to SBS faculty and staff on Friday, May 1st from 2:00-4:00 PM. Please also bring requested donations for the HOPE office. Read the flyer below for specific instructions for the car parade and donated items requested from the HOPE office.
"It's always a great day to be a SAINT!"
2019-2020 Yearbook
  • Last day to order is April 26
  • Log into your Treering account to choose home delivery
  • Questions - email yearbook@stbonaventureschool.org.
Online Scholastic Book Fair

Are you looking for some new books for your children?

From April 20 - May 3 shop over 6,000 products including award-winning books, bestsellers, boxed sets, and much more. All orders ship to the home. Free shipping on orders over $25. All purchases benefit our school.
Teacher Appreciation 2020
Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6th. Please click the button below to find out how you can get involved and recognize your child's teacher. In addition, we are putting together video messages from the students. If interested, please email office@stbonaventureschool.org by Tuesday, April 28th.
Virtual Preschool Playdate
Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM
Future Saints - join us for our 1st Virtual Preschool Playdate! This fun 30 minute interactive story time that will have your kids moving, dancing and having fun. Please RSVP below so we can send you a password protected Zoom login. We hope to see you virtually!

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Prayerful Reflection
The Road to Emmaus

Quote of the Week
“ The road to Emmaus becomes the way of a purification and maturation of our belief in God: the encounter with the risen Christ gives us a deeper faith, one that is authentic, tempered, so to speak, through the fire of Easter, a faith robust because it is from the word of God and the Eucharist, not human ideas.” ~ Pope Benedict

Scripture of the Week
"Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” ~John 20:29

Prayer of the Week
Lord Jesus Christ,
Stay with us, too, we pray,
in every part of our journey,
no matter how full of doubt or fear we may be today.

Through your Holy Spirit,
we pray that you will open our eyes, too
Help us see you as our risen Lord
in all your beauty, 
and in all your loving power.
Amen.
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