Book Swap/Buy Back/Bookstore Open June 6 9AM-12PM

PTO will sponsor a Book Swap on Saturday, June 6 from 9 AM to 12 PM at Saint Bernard School. Book Buy-back for MBS Direct, Saint Bernard's new textbook partner, will also take place during that time.

SBS administration will be available to distribute student schedules and booklists for next year.

Also, visit the Saint Bernard Bookstore from 8:30AM -12:30 PM on June 6th, the last open hours of the school year and get your sweatshirts, pjs, caps, and other apparel and novelties. Great for Middle School graduation gifts!

Used Uniforms are available for $2.00 each, limited selection and sizes.
Candy, supplies, and a limited selection of paperback books will also be available for purchase.

Bookstore will be open over the summer by appointment only, call 860-848-1271 ext. 133 or e-mail bookstore@saint-bernard.com

Donate your used uniforms and receive a 15% OFF coupon for the bookstore stock of new apparel and novelties.

Saints Reception Thanks Volunteers

Advancement sponsored the annual Saints Reception in the Fine Arts Gallery this past Thursday May 21. Those who have contributed their time and resources to Saint Bernard School were invited to enjoy a lovely evening and view the student art show.

See Saint Bernard's Facebook Fan Page for the complete gallery.

Graduation Events and Gifts

With the school year coming to a close and commencement in a few short weeks, check out the updated calendar for your Saints events that you won't want to miss on the SBS official website: www.saint-bernard.com

For graduation gifts consider this Scarlet Hoodie with kangaroo pocket, available in sizes small-extra large, (also available in gray with scarlet lettering).

See the Saint Bernard Bookstore.
OPEN : Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1-3 PM
or check out the website for product information
http://saint-bernard.com/about-us/bookstore

Other items available include: caps, mugs, sweatshirts, t-shirts, pj pants, sweatpants and tote bags, blankets.

Be sure to ask about personalization! Gift certificates are also available for your grad to choose their gift at their leisure.

Call 860-848-1271 ext. 133 or e-mail bookstore@saint-bernard.com with questions or ordering information.

Saint Bernard School Mock Trial Team Competes!

On Saturday March 28^th, 2009 the St. Bernard Mock Trial team took part in the 27^th Annual CCLCE High School Mock Trial Competition at the New London Superior Courthouse. This year the St. Bernard contingency consisted of two complete teams and 24 students. The students presented a case featuring both a defense and a plaintiff in the case of the State v. Pat Cartwright. The case centered around a high school girl who was severely burned in an illegal barn casino. The case hinged on the issue of liability. The students were responsible for preparing both sides of the case in an effort to either prove Pat Cartwright was liable or that he was not liable for the injuries sustained by the victim, Jamie Franklyn.

The preparation and execution of this case required tremendous research and a great deal of dedication, going back 6 months. They all did a great job!

See more photos on the Facebook fan page:

The Miracle Worker at Saint Bernard School May 1, 2

Saints Players present The Miracle Worker, the inspirational story of Helen Keller and her journey to learn language despite her disabilities.

TICKETS

$7 adults,$5 for students and Senior Citizens.

Reserve your tickets by calling the school at (860)848-1271.

Cast includes:

Kerry McBroome as Annie Sullivan,

Emily Donnel as Kate Keller,

Brandon Dexter as Captain Keller,

and Frankie-Ann Marcille as Helen.

Scholarship Opportunity! DRAW-A-THON Saturday May 16th

CALLING ALL SAINT BERNARD ARTISTS (CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS GRADES 8-12)


12th Annual DRAW-A-THON
Saturday May 16, 2009
8 AM - 1 PM

Winners could receive scholarships for Saint Bernard School tuition, in the amounts of:
$1,000 $500 $150 $100

FREE art materials and lunch provided.
Please call 860-848-1271 est. 123 to register for this event!

Scholarship is provided by the David Belval Art Trust Fund, Charles R. Klewin & Sons, and the Friends of the Visual Arts Department.

Saint Bernard School Art Exhibit

Students at Saint Bernard School have their work on display in the art gallery, for the 37th Annual Art Exhibit. The theme this year is "Face the Future," dedicated to parents and supporting friends. The exhibition opened on Sunday April 26th, along with a ceremony for newly inducted National Art Honor Society students.

Works of art range from graphic art, ceramics, painting, drawing, and more. The exhibit is a showcase for students' creativity and skill.

Tonight at 7 PM there is a unique opportunity to view the exhibit, see the Visual Arts Department, and meet with faculty. Parents, students and friends are invited to attend this open meeting in the art gallery. Learn more about Saint Bernard School, its programs, and activities. Art career materials and information will be available.

See www.saint-bernard.com for directions and more information about the school.

If You Have a Great Saint Bernard School Teacher...

Think your teacher is great?

Nominate them for National Teacher Appreciation Week!

National Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week in May, and The Norwich Bulletin plans to honor the region’s teachers. Students in grades K-12 send can send an essay of 100 words or fewer telling why your teacher this year is great.

Submissions must be sent via e-mail only to schools@norwichbulletin.com by Friday April 24. All submissions must include the student’s first and last names, grade, school, town and teacher’s name. Submissions may appear in their entirety or in part in print or in electronic form.

Also Consider... "Honor Thy Teacher"

a new donation program to honor Saint Bernard School teachers!

Teachers play a vital role in our educational journey and Saint Bernard teachers have been exceptional throughout the years. Take the time to show your appreciation and respect for the finest team of teachers that have dedicated their professional lives in making a difference for Saint Bernard students.

For details about making a donation, download the PDF at

http://saint-bernard.com/giving/OnlineHonorThyTeacher.pdf

Online donation option coming soon!

6th Grade Student Morgan Butler receives Wii as Contest Prize

Saint Bernard 6th grader Morgan Butler, was named as one of the top ten winners for the National Association for Music Education essay contest.

The contest challenged K-6 music students to write about the ways they were inspired by music, starting with the phrase "I imagine..."

As recognition for her great work, Morgan received a Wii gaming system.

Congratulations Morgan and to all middle schoolers who participated in the contest!

Saint Bernard School Recycles!

The Environmental Club at Saint Bernard School have implemented a recycling program, placing bins in all classrooms and offices. Students collect and empty the bins weekly.

Saints Honor Roll for Quarter Three Posted

See http://www.saint-bernard.com/honor-roll for the current list of students who made the Honor Roll.

Great job to all students for their hard work and dedication to excellence!

Students travel to historic landmarks in Boston

Saint Bernard School students took a field trip to Boston for the day on April 2.

Shannon Carrigan shares her experience.

"The recent trip to Boston with Mr. Currie was not only an amazingly fun trip, but he also managed to sneak some education in it as well!

We started off by heading to the Omni Theater, where we witnessed the spectacular showing of Lewis and Clark, got a hilarious tour of Boston on the infamous Duck Boats, gazed at the Holocaust Memorial, had lunch in the busy Quincy Market, and ended the day with a stroll through the Kennedy Museum."

The Holocaust Memorial

Photos by Cat Satti and Erin Amarello

Senior Lucas Bowman New England Wrestling Champ

Congratulations to the first Saint to win the New England Wrestling Championship! Bowman competed in the 189 pound weight class.

Mr. SBHS Contest Winner- Ryan Brahm!

Congratulations to the winner of the 2009 Mr. SBHS contest is Ryan Brahm! See his video at

http://saint-bernard.com/mr.-sbhs-2009-winner.sb

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Saints Win Awards in Art

Of the over 1259 entries submitted this year, two SBS students have been given regional honors by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers' Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program for their art work.

Rubson Guimaraes, Class of 2011, received a Silver Award in the Drawing category.

Brad Munton, Class of 2009, received a Gold Award for his photography.

Gold Key Awards are given for demonstrating the highest levels of originality, technique, and personal vision. Artwork recognized with Gold Keys advance on for National level adjudication.

Senior John Francisoni on Service

I'm going to college for film. I love films. I love filmmaking. I think that images, pictures and moving pictures are an equally important form of expression. Equal, that is, to words, speech. But sometimes even images don't do what's being represented justice.

You're about to watch a slide show of images chronicling some of the service related activities that have taken place here at Saint Bernard. You'll see students working, painting in a high-rise apartment in desperate need of work. You'll see kids collecting boxes of stuffing, canned vegetables, the works for our Thanksgiving food drive. You'll see the smiles of students who have donated their time and money to a Walk-a-Thon to aid the impoverished children of Haiti. But you won't see the similar smiles of those Haitians who benefit from our efforts. Nor will you see the satisfied and thankful faces of the people nourished through our food drive. You won't see the smiling renters from Crystal Avenue.

The reward of service, that feeling of accomplishment, the willingness to find something of greater importance than yourself, that feeling cannot be represented in words and it cannot be represented in a 2 minute slide show. However, this slide show will give you a good overview of just some of the great works of service that students at Saint Bernard School take part in and it represents not only Saint Bernard's great ability to find outlets for service, but the amount of positive interest that is generated school-wide when these opportunities arise.

See Slideshow on Service

Students interview Holocaust survivor's daughter

SBS students met for a series of interviews with a Holocaust survivor's daughter. The program is associated with the Jewish Federation of Southeastern CT in New London. Students who volunteered for the project are: Thomas Engel '11, Julia Evola '11, John Francisconi '09, Hannah Grant '10, Michael Hanna '11, Tyler Wild '10.

Saints 6th Grader Top 10 National Music Essay Winner

When MENC, The National Association for Music Education, announced the finalists in the "Music! Just Imagine..." Essay Contest, Saint Bernard 6th grader Morgan Butler, was named as one of the top ten winners. The essay contest challenged K-6 music students to write about the ways they were inspired by music, starting with the phrase "I imagine..."

The essays were judged by a panel of MENC members. A selection of the finalists' essays will be featured in the 2009 World's Largest Concert®, a sing-along event sponsored by MENC. The 2009 World's Largest Concert will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in schools and communities throughout the nation and around the world.

Saints Freshman Female Youth Referee of the Year

Freshman Tara Kowalski was recently named the Female Youth Referee of the Year, by the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association, Southeast District. Tara has been a soccer referee for four years, refereeing recreation, travel and premier soccer teams in Colchester and Marlborough as well as area tournaments and State Cup games.

Tara played Midfield her first season at Saint Bernard for the Lady Saints JV soccer team.