Chili and Books
Bruin Press November 12, 2019 Edition
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, Nov. 13th - 9:00 AM - Open House for New Families
Thursday, Nov. 14th - 8:00 AM - School Mass, led 5th Grade - St. Albert the Great
Friday, Nov. 15th - 6:00 PM, Cafeteria - Chili Cook Off & Bingo Night
Sunday, Nov. 17th - 11:00 AM, Church - School Mass
Sunday, Nov. 17th - Friday, November 22nd - Book Fair
Monday, Nov. 18th - Picture Retake Day (rescheduled)
Tuesday, Nov. 19th - Vision/Hearing Testing
Thursday, Nov. 21st - 6:00 PM, Cafeteria - H&S Meeting, Thanksgiving Play
Friday, Nov. 22nd - 7:00 AM, Cafeteria - Grandparents & Friendsgiving Breakfast
Friday, Nov. 22nd - 2:30 PM - Classroom Fall Parties
Monday, Nov. 25th - Friday, Nov. 29th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
DATES & DETAILS
Chili Cook Off and Bingo Night - Fri, Nov. 15
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4caba62da5fe3-bingo
Book Fair - Sunday, Nov. 17th - Friday, Nov. 22nd
Grandparents & Friendsgiving Breakfast - Friday, November 22nd
BRUIN BUSINESS
Open House for New Families - Wednesday, November 13th
In addition, there will be a $500 tuition rebate applied to your 2020-2021 tuition if a family you refer comes to St. Bernard's next year! So talk to neighbors, put out a yard sign, and promote our East Dallas Gem!
Afterschool Chess Club Starts Next Week!
Sign Up for Sunday Masses!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44a8a822aaff2-stbernard
REMINDERS
Poinsettia Sales
St. Bernard is selling beautiful red poinsettias for the holidays. Each poinsettia is $10 and will be delivered the first week of December. For added convenience, you can purchase poinsettias at our H&S online store www.thesbsstore.com/store.
Volunteer here to sell poinsettias after weekend Masses: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c48a9ab2eaa8-poinsettia
Risse Brothers Uniform Sale
WHAT'S BRUIN...
Student Council
Congratulations to 8th grade student Austin Keith, who is our new Student Council President! Vice President is Alexa Lira, Secretary is Natalie Escobedo, and Treasurer is Max Mosher. Additional officers include William Boyce as Historian, Greta Wohlfeld as Publicity Director, and Miranda Churchill as Spirit Director. We will keep you updated on student council activities in the coming months.
F.L.A.G. Program
Led by Mrs. Pat Thompson and Mrs. Ashley Appleman, students at St. Bernard have the opportunity to take part in a patriotic activity: The F.L.A.G. Program. The Fly, Lower, And Gather Program was formed by retired Master Sergeant Jim Rodriguez to instill pride and patriotism in the students of today. We are the first Catholic grade school in the Diocese of Dallas to participate in this program, which is open to all interested students in grades 4 – 8. Students in the F.L.A.G. Program will be responsible for the daily raising and lowering of the flag in front of the school, and will receive a citizenship award at the end of the year. Encourage your student(s) to join - Mrs. Thompson is still collecting applications!
TEACHER FEATURE
Pat Thompson - 5th Grade
Pat Thompson was born and raised in Dallas. She graduated from NTSU in 1975 and has been teaching ever since. She taught at Good Shepherd and St. Patrick before coming to St. Bernard. She has been an active Boy Scout leader since 1986, finally retiring from scouting this year. She has 3 sons and 2 grandsons who she truly loves.
Special Note: Mrs. Thompson's birthday is tomorrow - November 13th! Be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday if you - or your students - see her!
FUN FACTS:
1. What is your dream vacation? I would love to visit the old Cathedrals and Castles of Europe with my husband.
2. What is your favorite book or movie and why? "It's a Wonderful Life" - because it shows that however insignificant we may think we are, we are really important to God's plan.
3. What famous person would you like to meet some day? I wish I could have met Joan of Arc.
4. Do you have a bucket list item you would like to share? I would love to visit National Parks, hike part of the Appalachian Trails, and sail on a Windjammer cruise.
BRUIN ATHLETICS
7th Grade Volleyball
PLAYOFFS:
Thanks to all who came out to cheer on our Lady Bruins during their semi-final volleyball game last Thursday. Down to only 6 players, they struggled against a large and strong All Saints team, losing both sets and the match. While they didn't go on to the finals, they had an absolutely fantastic season, and we are proud of them!Flag Football
PLAYOFFS:
The first season of flag football came to a close Sunday with a playoff loss to Good Shepherd. It was a fun year for the team, and they are looking forward to next year! Congratulations, Bruins, on your 2019 season!
Boys Football
PLAYOFFS:
Our boys football team finished out their 2019 season with a playoff loss to St. Monica on Sunday, but they played hard despite injuries. Congratulations to each of our players for their hard work and persistence this year!
BRUIN FLASHBACKS!
Week 13
Presidential Candidates Having a Little Fun
Magically Fit Performance Delights Students
A Big Payoff from Spring Creek Barbecue!
LISTS & LINKS
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School
Principal
Email: LSenecal@sbdallas.org
Website: https://www.stbernardccs.org/
Location: 1420 Old Gate Lane, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 2143212897
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBSBruin
Twitter: @SBS_Official