St.

Bede School
May 16, 2013 Dear Parents and Guardians: Congratulations and well done to all who supported the Recycle Rally project collecting cans and bottles this past year. As was announced at the Spring Concert, St. Bede was recently certified as the winner of the $25,000 first prize. Under the rules of the contest, and in keeping with the spirit of the recycling philosophy, the money must be used for earthfriendly and energy conservation purposes. We have submitted our wish list for approval to the agents of PepsiCo, one of the sponsors of the program, and will publish what they approve in the next bulletin. The list includes mostly classroom technology and St. Bede advancement materials, as well as energy-efficient lighting for parts of the building. The company will present us with the prize next Wednesday, May 22 at 10:00 A. M. All members of the greater St. Bede community are invited to attend in the gym but everyone present must sign a photo release for PepsiCo to be included. If you didnt get one at the concert, copies will be available at the door on Wednesday. Students also must have a PepsiCo release (the one we have on file for the school isnt sufficient for their purposes), so only those whose parents have signed for them will be admitted to the gym for the ceremony (which is expected to take about 20 minutes). The Spring Concert was especially successful this year. I hope all parents were able to attend. Its amazing the talent we have in all our classrooms -- and while the concert is a focus point of their achievements, much more is in evidence in classes throughout the year. The singing and choreography were memorable and in keeping with the high standards that our music director, Molly Thompson has set in recent years. Congratulations to Ms. Thompson for a job well done. Summer School. Summer is almost here and for the first time in recent memory, St. Bede is offering options for summer academics. See the information later in this bulletin. The plan is modest this year, but if successful, more time and offerings will available in future summers. For parent convenience, the Extended Day Program (EDP) will also be available during the four weeks of the program. Bullying and cell phones. Summer offers many advantages for fun and activities not available during the school year. But the kind of supervision that is natural during school is also on a summer schedule. The literature on bullying tells us that more and more bulling activity is moving from the actual world to the virtual world. (This is partly because electronic communications are harder to supervise.) The next bulletin will go into more detail, but preparation for summer should also involve supervision for the various kinds of digital communication highlighting cell phone accounts, XboxLive and other game consoles, and social media in all its variations. There is no substitute for an open, face-to-face, honest talk with children about their use of cellphones and other digital media. And finally, Congratulations to the new and renewal members who have agreed to accept seats on the 2013-2014 St. Bede Athletic Board. The time and energy they put into leadership isnt always visible from the outside, but a successful athletic program depends on their behind-the-scene work. Athletic Director Assistant Athletic Director Treasurer/Communications Concessions Director Secretary Fund Raising Jim Jekot Shane Farrell Judi Payne Greg Benyak Denise Brookins Lisa Johnson

Head Coaching Assignments will be announced in the May 30 Bulletin. Best Wishes as the conclusion of the school year unfolds, Charles Pinto

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May 16, 2013 Newsletter

Uniform Clarifications

Mark Your Calendars **Please see the Monthly Calendars on the website often as things do change** th **The next bulletin will be MAY 30 **

Thank you for your input on the revised uniform changes for the future! From your feedback, we are able to clarify some things for you. 1) The navy blue polo will have a transition period throughout next May 17 No GAVIN Bus year. If you have navy blue polos May 18 Market Day p/u 8:30-9:30 a.m. that still fit your child(ren), they will May 24 8th grade brunch and awards be allowed to wear them for the 13/14 May 25 8th grade graduation 10 a.m. school year. After that, it will be only May 26 Donut Sunday the red polos. May 27 Memorial Day NO SCHOOL 2) White polos/blouses will only be May 29 Last day for MWF & M-F PK allowed for K-4 girls who wear the May 30 A.M. FOX LAKE Bus only last day for uniform jumper. If pants or skirts are Fox Lake bus, Last day for T/TH PK, Uniform worn in this grade, then a red polo will Resale be required. May 31 End of 3rd trimester, School Picnic 3) Generally, athletic shoes are white June 3 A.M. GAVIN Bus only last day for Gavin that is why white was not specified in Bus the color scheme. If you choose a June 4 K graduation, Last day for Full Day PK and K white athletic shoe, it should be June 6 last day of school 9:45 dismissal (after chosen with little other color on prayer and awards at Church) them. For a solid color shoe, those can only be white, blue, red, black, or brown. The sole may be another color. No moccasin shoes of any type or boots are allowed. Also, socks must cover the ankle. No show socks are not allowed.

St. Bede Please look Sweatshirts for the flyer in the bulletin for an order form for our new Saint Bede School hoodies! This will be one of the options that will be acceptable to wear for warmth during the school day.

Additional Important Information further in the bulletin: parade sign up, bus info, uniform resale, Walkathon pledge deadline, Powerschool, school picnic and MUCH MORE!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FR. TIM FAIRMAN

Dear Parents, On Monday, May 6th, a Canadian goose died at the entrance to the parking lot on Route 59. While I did not witness its demise, its location right next to the drive would lead one to believe it was struck and killed by a motorist. This bothered me for a couple of reasons: 1. A goose is a large and slow moving creature when not flying. If it was hit by a car, one would presume that the motorist was driving too fast or was too distracted to notice its presence. 2. The Canada goose is a favorite bird of mine (I know, people don't like the "gifts" they leave!). They mate for life and it is nesting season. Fred Konopasek, our Business Manager, has suggested speed bumps for our parking lot and I agree with him wholeheartedly. Despite the frequent requests for parents to slow down when dropping off or picking up their children from school or RE, I observe too many parents driving way too fast for a small parking lot with frequent pedestrians. A goose lost its life today... when will a small child be killed by a motorist who was in too big a hurry to slow down? Fr. Tim Fairman

Calling all St. Bede Students

We want you to come out and be part of the fun! Come and ride on the St. Bede 4th of July float at the parade on July 6th! If you dont want to be on the float, you can walk along side/behind it or ride your bike! If you sign up to ride/join in the parade, you will receive a free St. Bede T-Shirt to wear on the day of the Parade. You may pick it up at the parade. To sign up, fill out the information needed below and turn this form into the school office by June 6th. Please make: Attention to Missy Greenenwald. More details to follow but any questions, contact Missy Greenenwald @ 847-875-5372 Student name:______________________________ Student Grade:_____________________________ Parent Name:_______________________________ Please circle: Walker Bike Rider Float Rider T-Shirt Size________________________________ Contact Number:____________________________ Contact E-mail:_____________________________

For the new school year, we expect to have a formal relationship with Mobile Therapy Centers of America. In the meantime, parents interested in evaluation for Pediatric Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Behavior Therapy, can contact: Nicole Brachfeld, Director of Therapy, Mobile Therapy Centers of America, LLC 1870 W Winchester Road, Suite 203 Libertyville, IL 60048 O: 847-816-7200 C: 847-977-9853 Services can begin in May or during the summer. Families Helping Families Families Helping Families is the exchange inventory parents can use to trade smaller sizes up to larger sizes if they want to avoid having to buy new uniform-related clothing when a child outgrows the old clothing. We are always accepting gently worn uniform-related clothing and as we approach the end of the school year, please keep this program in mind! We are also in desperate need of larger gym clothing Adult sizes. Contact Deb Caron, in the main office, with any questions, or drop offs, you have.

Last Day for Buses

Important Fox Lake Bus Information
The last day for the Fox Lake bus will be May 30, 2013. We will have an arrival bus but there will not be a dismissal bus.

Important Gavin Bus Information

The last day for the Gavin Bus will be June 3, 2013. We will have an arrival bus but there will not be a dismissal bus.

These two programs have been a HUGE financial and environmental success for our community but due to changing space requirements at the school and major changes dictated by the two programs we need to adjust what we are collecting. Our total success will be highlighted in bulletins in the weeks to come.

Effective NOW, our Recycle Rally (cans and bottle) program is closed. This is a school year program and the contest ended April 30th. We are no longer collecting cans and bottle so please recycle what items you have through your home recycling program. Effective NOW, our TerraCycle program is nearly closed. The items below are the ONLY items we will continue to recycle for money at St. Bede. Please read carefully and ONLY turn in those items to the collection bins. If an item is not on this list, please do NOT turn it in.

ACCEPTED ITEMS ANY type & size of Candy Wrapper (please collect and turn in a zip lock back or small grocery store bag and not loose) ANY type & size of Salty Snack Bag like potato or corn chips ANY type and size of Personal Beauty/Grooming Packaging like shampoo bottles, hand soap bottles, hair gel tubs etc. ANY brand and size of Toner Cartridges ANY brand and size of Ink Jet Cartridges ANY brand of Cell Phone (working or not) ANY brand of Laptop Computer (working or not)
Use the clearly marked green bins at the school or in church lobby. If you have ANY questions regarding the changes please contact Gretchen Renlund through the school or church office. 847-587-5541 or 847-587-2251

St. Bede Summer Programs 2013

Two sessions of two weeks each: June 10 to June 21 June 24 to July 9 (July 4th and July 5th will be taken as a Holiday) For the first session, registration/pymt deadline is June 5th and for the second session, deadline is June 19th. Daily Schedule: 8:00 to 9:30, and/or 9:45 11:15
Check Choice Description 9:45-11:15 Individual and small-group instruction using Accelerated Math. Students are assessed to determine math needs or next steps, then given staged, graded assignments. This focused approach provides a new efficiency in math learning. 8:00-9:30 Students will be grouped by age or level of accountability into Math Camp I or II. 8:00-9:30 Includes fine arts experiences in music, graphic arts, and drama. Students grouped by age. ($110 for two weeks plus $10 for materials fee). 9:45-11:15 Includes fine arts experiences in music, graphic arts, and drama. Students grouped by age. ($110 for two weeks plus $10 for materials fee). Cost $110 $110 $120 $120

June 10-21 Two weeks

Course Math Camp I (Primary grades) Math Camp II (Middle grades) Fine Arts Camp I (Primary grades) Fine Arts Camp II (Middle grades)

June 24-July 9 Two weeks (July 4th and July 5th will be taken as a Holiday)
Course Math Camp I (Primary grades) Math Camp II (Middle grades) Fine Arts Camp I (Primary grades) Fine Arts Camp II (Middle grades) Mandarin (Grades 4-8) Check Choice Description 9:45-11:15 Individual and small-group instruction using Accelerated Math. Students are assessed to determine math needs or next steps, then given staged, graded assignments. This focused approach provides a new approach to efficiency in math learning. 8:00-9:30 Students will be grouped by age or level of accountability into Math Camp I or II. 8:00-9:30 Includes fine arts experiences in music, graphic arts, and drama. Students grouped by age. ($100 for two weeks plus $10 Materials fee). 9:45-11:15 Includes fine arts experiences in music, graphic arts, and drama. Students grouped by age. ($100 for two weeks plus $10 Materials fee). 10:30-11:15 Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture. ($110 for two weeks plus $8 for the workbook and $12 for a CD). 45 minutes/day Cost $110 $110 $120 $120

Generally, Primary would be considered K-4 and Middle would be 5-8. Choose where you think they would fit in to but know that depending on needs, they may be moved. Minimum number of 12 students needed or class/section is cancelled. First come first served. All transportation must be provided by the family. The summer program classes are over at 9:30 or 11:15 If children are not picked up by 9:45 or 11:30, they will be sent to EDP and incur that charge. Uniforms are not required, but student dress should be modest and casual not distracting.

EDP will be available at various times during these summer sessions. Lunch will be included with the afternoon choices. Please check the registration packet that will be going home by May 24th for more information on the choices and cost.

$130

Would you be interested in utilizing EDP? Yes No

Student Name ____________________________________ Parent Daytime Phone ________________________ Grade ___________ Total _________

ELECTRONIC WASTE! Electronic waste or e-waste is a HUGE money maker! Going forward, this is going to be the cash recycling program that St. Bede is going to rally behind to earn our fundraising dollars. If our community gets behind the e-waste program as it did for TerraCycle and Recycle Rally, St. Bede can easily earn $500 a WEEK or more! If you have enjoyed the numerous improvements St. Bede recycling fundraising has been able to make to our school, please start saving your own toner and ink jet cartridges as well as old cell phones and laptop computers. Our program take ANY brand and ANY size of ewaste working or not! Collection goes beyond your own homes. Several business donate their e-waste to St. Bede and with some simple networking by ALL of us we can collect even more. Ask your friends, family members, employers, neighbors and any business you have a familiar relationship with to also collect their e-waste for us. Networking did work in a gigantic way with Recycle Rally and if we all start networking now for e-waste, the CASH will come flooding through our doors.

We are in the home stretch before our children and families start summer vacation. Please remember to keep turning in your Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education. These labels DO expire so please do not hoard them for a potential future contest. An expired label is worth nothing in real life value and contest value. Together St. Bede families and friends have collected $4,409.39 in Box Tops CASH in the 20122013 school year, GREAT JOB!

ANNUAL UNIFORM RESALE

Thursday, May 30th ROOM 108 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Uniforms are to be dropped off no later than 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30th, in the box located in the School Lobby. ALL ITEMS MUST BE LAUNDERED AND MARKED AS FOLLOWS: Safety pin an envelope with your name, item description, size, price and phone number. This needs to be done with each item. Please keep in mind cheaper items will go first: Plain White (girls) / Red Shirts ..... $1 - $3 Sweat Shirt ................................. $4 - $6 Gym Grey Shirt ................................... $1 - $3 Gym Nylon Shorts .............................. $3 - $5 Girls and Boys Pants ......... $3 - $5 Girls and Boys Shorts ....... $2 - $4 Girls Plaid Jumper/Skirt . $5 - $7 Gym Sweat Pants ............... $4 - $6

We will not accept any items that are yellowed, torn, stained, faded, have broken zippers or not part of the uniform code. Items received without an envelope will be considered a donation to the school. All prices are non-negotiable. Money and unsold uniforms will be available for pick up in the Schools Conference room after the sale on Thursday at 6:30 P.M. or on Friday, May 31st at 8:00 A.M. or contact one of the coordinators by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 31st. All unclaimed money will be donated to the school. All unclaimed uniforms will be donated to the school. We are not responsible for any lost or unclaimed uniforms. Any questions, please contact: Denise Brookins @ 262-366-2560 or Sharon Vroman @ 847-744-9961 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in volunteering to help at the Uniform Sale, please turn the bottom portion of this form in to Monica Martinez or email her at monicasvdp@yahoo.com Name: ____________________________ Hours available to work: _____________________ Email address: _________________________ Phone Number: ________________________

And the $25,000 1st place winner is.. ST. BEDE SCHOOL!!
Congratulations to everyone that has been supporting our Recycle Rally program by collecting their cans and bottles! Thank you to your dedication to the program! Our community won the national grand prize of $25,000 by coming in 1st place in our category! The prize money must be spent on very specific items that assist us in being more environmentally friendly, which is a very broad description, so please follow the updates in the bulletin as the money is spent to help St. Bede School AND Church! Please join us in the school gym on May 22, 2013 at 10:00 am for our formal media event. Numerous VIP speakers from inside and outside of our community will say a few words to help us celebrate our win! The local newspapers and television crews will join us as well! Come show the world how BIG our small community is! THANK YOU ST. BEDE SUPPORTERS, We couldnt have won without YOU!

Important Walkathon Information! In order for the students to be eligible for the prizes, PLEASE turn in the pledge money by Monday, May 20th!

Thank you for your constant support of St. Bede School and students!

The Archdiocese will be taking Powerschool offline for very important maintenance to be done on May 17th and May 18th. Please make a note of this.

St. Bede School Picnic Permission Slip May 31, 2013 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Hello St. Bede Families! This school year has gone by very quickly and it is almost time to celebrate all of our many accomplishments at St. Bede School by closing out the year with a day of play and great food at our annual school picnic! We cannot wait to enjoy the day! Our students, their parents and siblings, are ALL invited to enjoy the day at Lake Villas Caboose Park located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Fairfield Road. An amazing assortment of food and drinks will be available for ALL of our students and their families to enjoy. Picnic favorites like hot dogs and chips will be available but lots of other hot and cold food choices will be offered to satisfy any kind of eater. There will be an area for adult foods and an area for kids food.

TRANSPORTATION and AFTER PICNIC ARRANGEMENTS:

ALL students will come to school at the usual school day time and will then ride a school bus to the picnic. At the end of the picnic, ALL students not enrolled in the Extended Day Program must be picked up at the park by a parent or authorized adult. Each student will be released to the authorized adult specified on this permission slip. ALL students signed up to attend the Extended Day Program (EDP) on picnic day, will be transported back to school on the school bus and can be picked up by an authorized adult as usual from the Extended Day Program.

School Picnic Permission Slip My Child/Children ______________________________________________________________ Grade/s_________________ has permission to attend the school picnic on Friday, May 31, 2013. ___________ I will be able to help during the picnic ___________ I will be attending. There will be _______extra siblings. ___________ I will take my child home with me. ___________ My child(ren) may go home with ____________________________________ ___________ My child(ren) will return to school for EDP. Parent/Guardian _________________________________________Date_______________ All Volunteers, including Room Parents, must be in compliance with the Safe Environment Procedures before the picnic. Any questions may be directed to Chrissy Applehans @ 847-587-5541. Please SIGN AND RETURN this permission slip by FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013. Students without a signed permission slip will not be allowed to attend the picnic. Questions? Please contact Kelly Corrao 312-217-3995 kmfcorrao@aol.com or Gretchen Renlund 619-318-6517 sailingronaldreagan@yahoo.com

For warmth, students can wear this on

Orders Due May 6, school days. 201 3

hoodie
Red Garment Navy & White inks

Name Grade/Teacher Total Number of Items Ordered Total Amount Due $ Phone Number Email Address

$1650 $1850*
Quantities Y-S Y-M Y-L

youth adult

Make checks payable to St. Bede Contact: Gretchen Renlund 619-318-6517

* Sizes larger than XL will be $2 extra

Draft Uniform Section from Parent/Student Handbook: (revised 5-16-13) DRESS CODE (the final code will be published with the Handbook in August) For transition to 2013-2014, white or red polo shirts can be worn with the girls jumper in grades K-4. And the navy polo can be worn by any student if the fit and condition is appropriate. At St. Bede, the uniform dress code promotes a positive atmosphere that reduces competition and directs attention to learning and growing in an environment that supports school values. The staff of St. Bede relies on parents to be the first monitors of the student dress code. Uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school until the end of the last day, unless otherwise directed. Kindergarten Third Grade Girls must wear the uniform jumper from Dennis Uniform with red or white polo shirt or navy blue dress pants or shorts (classic chino-style not cargo) with a red polo shirt, short or long-sleeved. They may add a red or blue sweatshirt with the school logo over their school uniform for warmth. Boys must wear navy blue dress pants or shorts (classic chino-style not cargo) with a plain red polo shirt, short or longsleeved. They may add a red or blue sweatshirt with the school logo over their school uniform for warmth. Fourth Grade Girls Girls in the fourth grade have the option of wearing either the uniform jumper OR a uniform skirt from Dennis Uniform with red or white polo shirt. This will allow for a transition from the jumper to the skirt. Dress pants and shorts with a plain red polo, as outlined above, are also permissible for fourth grade girls. They may add a red or blue sweatshirt with the school logo over their school uniform for warmth. Fourth Eighth Grade Girls must wear the uniform skirt from Dennis Uniform or navy blue dress pants or shorts (classic chino-style not cargo) with a red polo shirt, short or long-sleeved. They may add a red or blue sweatshirt with the school logo over their school uniform for warmth. If a skirt becomes too short, then student must wear pants or purchase a new skirt. Boys must wear navy blue dress pants or shorts (classic chino-style not cargo) with a red polo shirt, short or long-sleeved. They may add a red or blue sweatshirt with the school logo over their school uniform for warmth. Additional Uniform Notes: Shoes. All students may wear single-color athletic or dress shoes with the same color shoelaces. Colors allowed for both are white, black, brown, blue or red. A single-color shoe is defined as a single-color top (the sole may be another color). A designer logo of a different color should not dominate. Socks must cover the ankle and be visible at all times: For Girls- White socks; blue or white tights, blue or white knee socks. For Boys- White or navy blue dress socks. Undershirts: If students wear a t-shirt or undershirt under their uniform, it must be solid white without any imprinting. Jewelry: Everyone may wear a watch and/or ONE bracelet. A necklace (religious medal or cross) or a ring may also be worn. Girls may wear a single pair of button earrings or small ring earrings on the ear lobe. No dangling earrings allowed! Boys may not wear earrings. Make up and Nail Polish: Girls may not wear make-up on a regular uniform day. They may wear light make-up on an out-of-uniform day. The only nail polish to be worn is clear and no artificial nails are to be worn.

Maintenance and Fit: Uniforms must fit properly. Pants must be worn at waist level. Jumpers and skirts should not be any higher than 2 inches above the knee and may not be rolled up at the waist. All shirts must remain tucked in. Oversized or tight-fitting clothing are not permitted. A brown or black belt may be worn with uniform pants. All clothing should be labeled with the students name. Uniform clothing must be kept neat and laundered. Torn, stained, or faded uniforms must be replaced or repaired. Boys and Girls Grooming: St. Bede discourages any highlights in the hair; however, if a student has highlights they must be a natural color. Hair must be kept neat, clean, and well-groomed. Boys hair should be no longer than way down the ear on the sides, off the collar in the back, and must be above and not touching the eyebrows in front. Fad hairstyles (i.e. no fauxhawks, etc) or extremes in color are not allowed. Gym Uniforms: Grades K-4 may wear their gym uniforms to school on gym days. However, grades 5-8 must change into their gym uniforms before gym class. The gym uniform, which consists of a T-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, must be purchased through Dennis Uniforms. Clean, non-marking athletic shoes must be worn for gym class. They must tie (slip-ons are not safe for gym class) (Velcro closure sneakers are acceptable for K-2.). Uniforms should be laundered on at least a weekly basis. Gym clothes may not be stored in the locker but taken home and laundered. The gym uniform consists of the following: Navy Blue gym shorts or sweatpants St. Bede logo Gray T-shirt St. Bede logo Navy or red sweatshirt with St. Bede logo White standard socks Clean gym shoes (single color)

Scout Uniforms: Scout uniforms may be worn to school on scout days. Even though our policy is well defined in content, sometimes judgment calls must be made. If your child is not in compliance with the uniform policy, you will be notified by either letter or phone call. In some situations, parents may be asked to bring the needed article of clothing to school. If there is a question, you may contact the office. Decisions and/or judgment calls rest with the administration. NON-UNIFORM DAYS On occasion, all students or a particular grade or unit may be out of uniform. These days are listed on the bulletin calendar or defined in a memo to the parents from a homeroom teacher. Out-of-uniform days will be rare. When not in uniform, students are still expected to dress modestly and respectfully. Casual, clothes should be worn, not jeans, t-shirts or shirts with suggestive, crude, or rude statements, and/or messages. On these days, girls in grades 6-8 may wear light make-up that is tastefully and moderately done. No eye shadow or heavy eye liner, halter and midriff tops, obvious under or oversized clothing. For safety reasons, clogs, Crocs, open back shoes, flip flops, or sandals without an ankle strap, fashion boots, platform shoes, heels (over 1 inch high), Rocket Dog brand shoes, or Heelies are prohibited. Parents are asked to assist in following these guidelines by supervising uniform and other clothing selections made by their child. Please use your parental powers by exerting your positive influence in helping your child make the appropriate choices. If a student is out of uniform according to the above stated policies, he/she will receive a Uniform Notice. The appropriate form must be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to school. Students in grades K-8 who receive three Uniform Notices will be barred from classes until the rules are followed. Direct questions to the office, preferably before school begins in August.