Administration: Principal’s page

The school year has transitioned from the start of the new semester to the season of Lent.  Lent is a time of reflection, rebirth, rejuvenation and discovery.  Lent invites introspection.  We take a look at ourselves and determine areas of life where we need to improve.  Look at yourself today and pick one aspect of your life that you would like to improve upon and take the first step to accomplishing this goal.

February recap:
I am extremely proud of the SBHS community for raising $4554. in our “Hats for Haiti” collection for Haitian relief.  The idea for the collection came from several students who came forward in the days immediately after the quake.  Keep up the good work!

The seventh/eighth grade annual Math Contest was a huge success with 140 participants from twelve Ventura County schools.  Thanks to our entire math department and many math students for their help.

Thanks to the P.T.G. for providing breakfast for the faculty during Catholic Schools Week.  If you haven’t had an opportunity to thank a favorite teacher for a job well done, now is the time.

Sixty seven students, eight staff and five adults kicked off our “Live to Give” spring service program at Camino Park in Ventura.  We raked leaves, pulled weeds, swept, scraped and painted curbs in the park.  Parents are always welcome to attend these service events.  Contact Deacon Wilson for more information to help with future events.

Looking ahead:
The month of March is the time for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who are planning to re-enroll to register for classes for next year.  Counselors will visit classes beginning the second week of March to distribute materials.  As this process unfolds, it is important for parents to help their children make wise choices about their classes for next year.  Counselors will be available (as always) to make appointments to see families.

With the re-registration comes the inevitable “registration fee” of three hundred seventy five dollars (375.) and is due by April 1st.  This year the fee will be invoiced by our bookkeeping department and mailed home.  We ask that the payment be delivered directly to St. Bonaventure (not SMART). This is a required fee for all returning students.

The tuition and fee schedule for next year is still in the revision stage and will be mailed home the first week of March.

The school calendar for next year is still being discussed/negotiated and should be approved (by the Diocese) towards the end of March. Thanks to those who responded to my request for input--we do listen.  A tentative start date of August 20th should help with vacation planning.

Our next school service project is Saturday March 27th at St. Sebastian School in Santa Paula.  We have many students signed up, but we are in need of parent drivers and workers. Please contact the school for more information.

The Robotics and Mock Trial teams will be competing towards the end of March.  Good luck to all!

March 31st is the last day of school (for students) before the Easter Break (back on April 12th).  The early April break will mean the distribution and beginning of the Fiesta Raffle Ticket sales drive.  More information (and tickets) to come.

I am truly blessed to be around so many dedicated parents, students and staff.  Thank you for your support and prayers.

God Bless,
Mr. Groff
Principal