Monarchs Newsletter 2026
St. Bernard School: October 1-31, 2026
Pope Leo XIV
A family prayer focused on Pope Leo XIV and his intention for October 2026
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Heavenly Father,
We gather as a family to ask Your grace and protection upon our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Grant him wisdom, health, and strength as he guides Your Church with the heart of a loving shepherd.
Lord, we join our hearts with Pope Leo’s prayer intention for October:
We pray for mental health ministry throughout the world. Surround with Your peace all who carry burdens of anxiety, depression, or distress. Help our parish and home to be places of warmth, understanding, and unconditional love, where no one ever feels alone or forgotten.
Bless our home today, Lord. Keep our family safe, unite us in faith, and teach us to listen to one another with patience and mercy.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
(Optionally, close together with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.)
Book Fair eWallet is an easy way to pay. Available between: 11/2-11/9
- Students shop without cash
- Teachers build classroom libraries
Create an eWallet https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6256883&sUCN=600033563
EMPOWERING GOD’S CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LESSONS NOVEMBER 9-13, 2026
The Empowering God’s Children and Young People© Safety Program will be presented to our students during the third week of November 2026. The topics for this year’s lesson include: Year 1: The Five Safety Steps and Safe Adults (Grades K-8)
In order for your child to participate in these lessons, we need parents to sign the PARENT PERMISSION SLIP that will be sent to you by your child's classroom teacher. Please return the Permission Slip to your child's classroom teacher by November 6. Permission Slips will be available during Parent Conferences.
Wednesday, October 21
Parent Conference 8-6pm -Non-Student Day
Monday, October 26
Soccer Challenge 2nd-8th
Wednesday, October 28
Mass led by 7th Gr. Wear Mass Uniform
Virtue of the Month Awards for Trustworthiness
12:00 Dismissal
Faculty Meeting 1:00
Friday, October 30
All Saints' Day Mass led by 7th Gr.
Wear a Saint Costume
7:50 Saint Procession
All Saints Day Jamboree TBA
12:00 Dismissal
No Daycare
Monday, November 2
All Souls Day
Scholastic Book Fair Begins
Tuesday, November 3
PLC & Room Parent Meeting 6 pm -Library
Wednesday, November 4
Mass led by 6th Gr. -Wear Mass Uniform
Bellflower Evangelization
12:00 Dismissal
Faculty Meeting 1:00
Sunday, November 8
School Coffee Hour
Monday, November 9
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Scholastic Book Fair Ends
Title III English-Language Assessment
The Bellflower Unified School District will conduct English-language assessments at St. Bernard School on November 9 and 10, 2026. Students whose families identified a language other than English will be assessed. This annual assessment helps us monitor student progress and ensure that our Title III resources are supporting English-language development.
Sunday, November 15
School Mass -9:00am
Lector: 6th
TK-8 Wear Mass Uniform
Bring Mass Card
Wednesday, November 18
Mass led by 6th Gr. -Wear Mass Uniform
Virtue of the Month Awards for Gratitude Trimester Awards 9:15
12:00 Dismissal
Faculty Meeting 1:00
Friday, November 20
Thanksgiving Food Dive Ends
Turkey Trot 1:30 pm
Soccer Shots
Hello Families,
Soccer Shots is underway, and we’re excited for another great season of soccer at our school!
Soccer Shots is a fun and engaging soccer program designed specifically for young children. Each session helps children build age-appropriate soccer skills while also focusing on confidence, teamwork, character development, and having fun.
There’s still time to join the fun!
Register for Soccer Shots here:
We look forward to seeing your child out on Soccer Island!
KinFlow Coming to St. Bernard for Grades TK-2
Dear Families,
Through the St. Sebastian Sports Project network, St. Bernard School has partnered with KinFlow to offer our TK–5th grade students an exciting physical and mental fitness experience.
KinFlow provides an inclusive, immersive sports program that helps students build confidence, teamwork, creativity, movement skills, and positive relationships.
Free Trial and Demonstration
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 1:15–2:30 p.m.
Grades: TK–2nd Grade
We are excited to introduce this unique program and give our students an opportunity to learn, move, and play together!
To learn more about KinFlow, please visit:
https://kinflow.com/about
Special Invitation to all students,
Please sign up your students for the SSSP LMU DAY - Saturday, November 14th, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm.
This is a great opportunity for your students to experience a college day at LMU, a volleyball game, and an LMU student-guided tour of the campus; lunch will be provided. The event is free.
Please review the information below and the attached flyer and LMU Day permission slip, and submit them to the school office.
*Each school is responsible for submitting a list of attendees and all paperwork by Oct. 30th to the school's office
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Loyola Marymount University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Burns Recreation Center (the “University”).
Cost: Free for all students if RSVP is received by 11/2
Attire: Please wear your school uniform jersey or volleyball uniform
SSSP will NOT be providing transportation to LMU. Free parking is available
All students must be accompanied by a chaperone – no drop-offs allowed. All schools must have at least one chaperone accompanying the students at all times
All students MUST bring a signed waiver on the day of the event!
Here is the schedule:
10:30 AM - Arrive at Campus
10:45 AM - Campus Tours Begin (maximum of 30 in each group)
11:45 AM - Lunch at Gersten Pavilion (in the Atrium)
12:15 PM - Serve & Pass inside Gersten
1:00 PM – LMU vs. University of San Diego
Post-game - Kids Session with Team (Following Team Huddle)
Day ends at 2:30
TACSC Student Leadership Days Gr 5-8
Important Registration Information!
Early Bird Registration runs from October 15 to November 15, 2026. Early Bird Registration offers a discounted price!
Registration includes all program supplies and a morning snack. When registering, please select one of the following options:
- Lunch Included: $40 ($35 Early Bird)
- No Lunch: $35 ($30 Early Bird)
Students who select the No Lunch option should bring a sack lunch labeled with their name.
Track It Forward
St. Bernard School uses Track It Forward as its official volunteer sign-up and service-hour tracking system.
Families will use their Track It Forward account to:
- Sign up for Bingo sessions and other volunteer opportunities.
- Submit completed volunteer hours.
- Monitor progress toward the annual service requirement.
- Review approved and pending service hours.
- View upcoming volunteer commitments.
After completing an approved volunteer activity, parents must submit their hours through Track It Forward. School administration will review the submission and approve the hours after participation has been verified.
Only verified and approved hours will count toward the annual family service requirement.
Register or Log In to Track It Forward
Uniform Dress Code
St. Bernard School chooses uniforms for their students because:
- Encourages distinctions of character and personality instead of appearance
- Places emphasis on learning, not clothing
- Reduces peer pressure and social stigmas
- Equalizes economic diversity
- Allows for cohesive presentation as a group
- A simple dress code and uniform allow teachers to enforce the code equally
- Lowers long-term clothing costs
- Facilitates security by identifying outsiders
- Enhances school spirit
- Simplifies dressing and dress code
St. Bernard School dress code is intended to instill modesty, good grooming habits, and neatness in appearance. It is to maintain a proper academic environment within the school and reduce superficial competitiveness so that character rather than appearance can be the focus.
Students are expected to come to school appropriately dressed at all times, with clean and in-order clothing.
The parent is responsible for ensuring the child can be and is in uniform each day.
- There should be no holes in, or stains on, the uniform
- Students wear clothing in proportion to their body size
- Tattoos, both temporary and permanent, are not allowed
- Fingernails are clean and trimmed.
In order to facilitate lost-and-found items so they may be returned to their rightful owner, names should be written on all clothing.
Arrival/Dismissal Drive Thru:
Please review the following updates carefully:
🚗 Traffic Lanes
Left lane: Parking access and exiting
Right lane: Quick curbside drop-off
👦 Grades 2nd–8th
The black gate next to the school playground is reserved for student drop-off and pick-up.
No parking in this area.
If a K–1st grade student has an older sibling (grades 2nd–8th), the older sibling may pick up the younger one and walk them to the lunch area.
👧 Grades TK–1st
Families may park in the designated area closest to the church.
Use the new pedestrian crossing near the church to walk to your child’s class.
🧸 Preschool
Parents must park and sign their children in and out daily.
🚦 Parking & Pedestrian Safety
Faculty and staff will park in designated areas to ensure pedestrians can walk safely without the hazard of cars backing out.
Note: The newly added pedestrian crossing near the church will be open only for afternoon pick-up.
Lunch Area Guidelines (after school):
No eating
No devices or cell phones
No restroom use
No water fountain use
Students may not change for sports practice until the gate closes at 3:15 pm
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized for all students!
Gradelink
ClassDojo
FACTS
ID Code: 26431
ClassDojo
ClassDojo is the school communication platform that teachers, students, and families use every day to build close-knit communities by sharing what's happening at school and in the classroom.
- School-wide Communication on School Story
- Newsletters, calendars, announcements, events, and reminders are posted to our School Story
- Fundraising Forms are posted
- Teachers share photos and videos of the classroom activities.
- Private Messaging
- Instant translation
Let's Get connected!
- Download the app ClassDojo App Link
- Sign up as a parent
- Use the following School's Link! SB's School Story Link
- Type in your child's name and your child's homeroom teacher will approve your connection.
