St. Bernadette Parish School

Mission The Mission of St. Bernadette Parish School is to teach Christian values in a Catholic-centered environment, to foster academic excellence, and to develop compassionate leaders.

Classroom teachers Pre-K: Stephanie Lash Kindergarten: Cheryl Dusek 1 st Grade: Annamarie Gupton 2 nd Grade: Eve Ruiz 3 rd Grade: Angela Henderson 4 th Grade: David Marshall 5 th Grade: Kathleen Budde 6 th Grade: Thuc Vu 7 th Grade: Matthew Tullis 8 th Grade: Cathy Grimes

Specialists Music/Drama/Choir: Khalila PeilaMusic/Drama/Choir: Khalila Peila Physical Education: Robert BourgettePhysical Education: Robert Bourgette Pre-K-5 th Library: Tricia HarringtonPre-K-5 th Library: Tricia Harrington Library Aide: Audrey BeyerLibrary Aide: Audrey Beyer 6 th -8 th Information Skills: Tricia Harrington6 th -8 th Information Skills: Tricia Harrington Band: Frances McKameyBand: Frances McKamey Kindergarten Aide: Diana MorenoKindergarten Aide: Diana Moreno

PK-8 th Music Ms. Peila

demographics 225 Pre-K-8 th students225 Pre-K-8 th students One class per grade levelOne class per grade level 83% of families are Catholic83% of families are Catholic High student diversityHigh student diversity 225 Pre-K-8 th students225 Pre-K-8 th students One class per grade levelOne class per grade level 83% of families are Catholic83% of families are Catholic High student diversityHigh student diversity

Literature circles

New Curriculum Pre-K-5 th Grade Literacy: Houghton MifflinPre-K-5 th Grade Literacy: Houghton Mifflin New adoption in Pre-K & KindergartenNew adoption in Pre-K & Kindergarten Pre-K & K Handwriting without TearsPre-K & K Handwriting without Tears K-5 th Common Core Writer’s WorkshopK-5 th Common Core Writer’s Workshop K-6 th Common Core Envision MathematicsK-6 th Common Core Envision Mathematics 7 th &8 th Prentice Hall Course 1 and Algebra7 th &8 th Prentice Hall Course 1 and Algebra

8 th Grade math team

technology Computer lab with 30 computersComputer lab with 30 computers Laptop cart with 30 laptopsLaptop cart with 30 laptops I-Pad cart with 20 I-Pad’sI-Pad cart with 20 I-Pad’s Over 40 Educational APPsOver 40 Educational APPs Elmo’s in every classroomElmo’s in every classroom K-8 myOn ReaderK-8 myOn Reader World Book Web SubscriptionWorld Book Web Subscription Part-time Computer Support AnalystPart-time Computer Support Analyst

I-Pad integration I-Pad integration

enrichment Before School: 8 th Grade Math Club 5-8 th Instrumental Music/Band/Honor Band During School MusicPE PK-5 th Library 6-8 th Information Skills 5-6 th Grade Environmental Education Student Council Technology Integration Afterschool Art Wizards Student Green Team Middle School Title I Study Hall Drama/Choir CYO Athletics

Spring play

Cross country team

Extended day Before and After School Care Monday through Friday Cost: $4.00/hour Director and Aide Before and After School Care Monday through Friday Cost: $4.00/hour Director and Aide

Hot lunch Monday through Friday Cost: $3.00 per meal Monthly Lunch Menu (major allergens noted) Monday through Friday Cost: $3.00 per meal Monthly Lunch Menu (major allergens noted)

Service learning Sister School: San Jose Pacúl, GuatemalaSister School: San Jose Pacúl, Guatemala Burien Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBurien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center St. Vincent de Paul ConferenceSt. Vincent de Paul Conference Two Food Drives a yearTwo Food Drives a year Clothing Drive for the PhilippinesClothing Drive for the Philippines Monthly “Family Groups”Monthly “Family Groups” Buddy ClassroomsBuddy Classrooms

Classroom buddies

Guatemalan teacher

“Novembeard”

Our church

religion Pastor: Fr. Michael Wright 83% of our families are Catholic83% of our families are Catholic School mass every Friday at 8:45 a.m. and on Holy Days of ObligationSchool mass every Friday at 8:45 a.m. and on Holy Days of Obligation Every grade level leads a prayer service throughout the year and participates in the liturgy multiple times a year during all school massesEvery grade level leads a prayer service throughout the year and participates in the liturgy multiple times a year during all school masses 2 nd grade: First Reconciliation and First Communion2 nd grade: First Reconciliation and First Communion During Lent and the month of May– 4 th -8 th Student Rosary GroupDuring Lent and the month of May– 4 th -8 th Student Rosary Group Two 8 th grade spiritual retreatsTwo 8 th grade spiritual retreats Student confessions twice a year – Advent and LentStudent confessions twice a year – Advent and Lent Religious Education classes on siteReligious Education classes on site

Christmas program

Parents’ Club Yearly Commitment to the School Service hours Fundraisers School Auction Parent Education Yearly Commitment to the School Service hours Fundraisers School Auction Parent Education

K-8 Tuition and fees ( figures) In-ParishJune-May $4,224 a year *includes: $50 Student Technology Fee $100 Registration Fee $150 Material/Supply Fee REQUIRED SMART Tuition Payment Plan Out-of-ParishJune-May $6,370 a year *includes: $50 Student Technology Fee $100 Registration Fee $150 Material/Supply Fee REQUIRED SMART Tuition Payment Plan

Pre-k tuition & fees AM & PM : 13 students/class Figures $2,492 a year (June-May) $35 Registration Fee $25 Material/Supply Fee $20 Technology Fee AM & PM : 13 students/class Figures $2,492 a year (June-May) $35 Registration Fee $25 Material/Supply Fee $20 Technology Fee

Financial Aid Two forms of tuition assitanceTwo forms of tuition assitance : $30,000 in financial aid was awarded : $30,000 in financial aid was awarded In order to qualify for internal aid for , Fulcrum Foundation application must be submitted.In order to qualify for internal aid for , Fulcrum Foundation application must be submitted Financial Aid Application Deadline: December 16, Financial Aid Application Deadline: December 16, 2013

Please contact us for enrollment information (206) or Pamela Armstrong Administrative Assistant