COVID-19 Updates
Bellarmine Preparatory School is continuing to closely monitor the coronavirus also know as COVID-19. In helping you stay informed, please use the resources below:
March 19 Update: To ensure the health and safety of our employees, all Bellarmine offices and departments will be closed beginning March 20. Our staff and faculty will be working remotely and will be available by e-mail.
As of Friday, March 13, school is closed until May 5. There will no distance learning during Spring Break April 6-10.
Important Messages:
- Message from the Dean of Students 4.2.20
Important message from Ms. Harrison to the Bellarmine students reminding them of appropriate behaviors during this time of distance learning. - Message from the Principal 3.30.20
Please read this important update from Principal Davis, as we move into the third week of distance learning. - Message from the President 3.25.20
Please read this important message from President Modarelli to the Bellarmine community.
- Message from Principal Davis 3.23.20
Please read this important update from Principal Davis, as we move into the second week of distance learning. - Important Message Regarding Distance Learning Guidelines 3.23.20
- Message from the Dean of Students 3.23.20
- Message from Principal Davis 3.16.20
Please read this important and detailed letter from Principal Davis, which provides details on distance learning, important resources for students and parents, and updates on student travel. - Message from Principal Davis 3.11.20 - This message details important school related issues, such as distance learning procedures, academic and co-curricular programs, digital services, student support and the parent/guardian role in supporting their students.
- Message from President Modarelli 3.11.20 - As of Friday, March 13 school is closed until Monday, April 27.
- Coronavirus Update 3.9.20
- Coronavirus Update 3.2.20
Additional Updates and Resources:
- Video from Father General Arturo Sosa S.J. in which he talks about "what part of the path to God is the COVID-19 epidemic showing us?" 4.3.20
- Summer Camps Update 3.30.20
- Counseling Department Newsletter 3.30.20
- Counseling Department Newsletter 3.23.20
- Counseling Department Newsletter 3.16.20
- Support our Local Business Friends
- Bellarmine Partners with Tacoma Rescue Mission 3.24.20
- School Closure Protocol - Distance Learning updated 3.11.20
- Distance Learning Schedule Updated 3.23.20
- Daily Examen & Reflections: Daily prayers and reflections will be provided throughout the closure.
- Online Prayer Resources: Provided by the Ignatian Solidarity Network.
- Loyola Press 3-Minute Retreats: 3-Minute Retreats invite you to take a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage.
- WA State COVID-19 Website
- Spring Musical Update: The Spring Musical will open on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. There will also now be a performance on Friday, March 13. Due to the closure of the school beginning Monday, March 16 because of the COVID-19 epidemic, all remaining shows are postponed. If you have any questions, please contact Melisa Minjares at minjaresm@bellarmineprep.org
- A message from Dean of Students: Coronavirus & Reminders
- How to Get Free Internet While Schools are Closed
Modifications and Cancellations:
- March 14-22: Spring Musical: Performances have been postponed.
- March 20: Faculty In-Service day. Students do not need to be present for distance learning.
- March 21: Bellarmine Gala: Rescheduled for Saturday, May 30
- March 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences: Parent-Teacher Conferences are postponed.
- March 25: Spring Band Concert: Modified, will be recorded and provided online, date TBD
- March 26: Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert: Modified, will be recorded and provided online, date TBD
- March 27-30: Magis Retreat: Postponed
- March 31: Alison Park Parent Workshop: Postponed
- April 18-19: Sophomore Service Plunge: Postponed
- April 18-19: BellarMUN Conference: Postponed
- April 20-24: Justice Summit: Postponed
- April 25: Booster Crab Feed: Cancelled
- May 2: Prom: Rescheduled for Saturday, May 23
Students and Parents: Please make sure to follow the Bellarmine Calendar.
Quick Links:
Families can find up-to-date information, answers to frequently asked questions and links to more information from the Washington State Department of Health, National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.