September 2008

Dear Parents,

On August 20, all the principals of the Archdiocese of Miami attended a Review of Law Symposium.  There are some changes that are necessary for St. Bernadette to make per the law.  I know some of the things I am about to mention seem impersonal, yet we must do them.  We know each of you and many have been with St. Bernadette since PK3.  These laws are for the safety of the children and we must adhere to them.

1. All parents must be fingerprinted to participate as a volunteer in anyway.  No parent can travel on their own to a field trip if they are not a chaperone and participate with their child or the class.
2. Students traveling to and from games should not ride with a parent unless there is written permission by their parent, in their own writing.  We cannot accept phone calls, email or fax without a signature any longer.
3. Children may only go home with those on their permission card.  Again we cannot take any phone calls or fax on a daily basis.  Please come in and add anyone that you would like to pick up your child to the card in the office.
4. It is necessary for all parents of aftercare to sign out their child before leaving in the evening.
5. All medicine for students has to be in a baggie, in the original package and have a letter from the parents giving permission to be given.  We cannot give your child any medicine without it being in writing.
6. Students taken home with a temperature, cannot return to school for 24 hours.

God Bless,

Michele Sanders
(Principal)