WEEKLY NEWS - June 10, 2019

Summer Reading

We encourage students to take a break and relax over the summer, however, we don't want them to completely forget about learning. With this in mind, we do have summer reading for the students. In addition, we've noticed that proper keyboarding skills is a weak area for most middle school students. We have included a free typing program that middle school students will be expected to complete over the summer. The summer assignments for 2019 can be found by clicking  here .  Don't wait to dive into some great summer reading!

Summer Hours

If you are planning to stop by school to drop off paperwork or other items, please be sure to CALL FIRST (804-254-8850). The school office hours are typically from 9am-3pm, M-F, but with a small summer staff, we might be in other parts of the building or in a meeting and unable to hear the doorbell. So plan ahead and call first so we can be on the lookout for you! Thank you!

Safe Environment Requirements VIRTUS REMINDER! If you are VIRTUS trained thank you! If you haven’t taken VIRTUS yet, summer is a great time to take care of this.  Click HERE! You are responsible for keeping your VIRTUS account up to date. Please read the monthly training by following the link in the monthly email VIRTUS sends you and answer the multiple choice question.  The Diocese monitors these accounts and if you are defunct in your reading, they will suspend your account. Please be proactive in ensuring that your account is active and that we remain compliant with the Diocesan Safe-Environment Regulations.  Thank you for your help in protecting our children.

We Need Parents! Your SBCS PTO is currently looking for parents to fill some key positions for the 2019-2020 school year. We need a PTO Board Vice President & a Secretary as well as class reps across a few grades! No experience necessary! On the job training is provided.  We are looking for parents with a can-do attitude who are excited about building up our wonderful school community! Please reach out to Georgia Riccobono for more information about the available positions. SAVE THE DATE! PTO Family Park Social - Saturday, June 27, 12pm-2pm Our first picnic-in-the-park social will be coming up at the end of the month. Please mark your calendar now to pack a picnic and meet up for lunch with your fellow Comet families for a fun & casual Saturday social! Details and location coming soon!

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Field Day 2019 Graduation

Nurses Corner: Get Ready for Next Year! This is a reminder for all parents with children starting KINDERGARTEN in the fall. They will need a recent physical exam and be up-to-date on their immunizations. And, all rising 6TH GRADE students will need a TDAP booster before the start of the fall semester. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Debbie York , school nurse.

Upcoming EDGE and The Rule Events

The Edge: Summer Schedule The Edge summer schedule and permission form is now available! Events include a trip to Luray Caverns and our fourth annual kickball classic. All summer events are open to rising 6th through rising 8th graders. Rising 9th graders should attend The Rule events.  See permission form and please contact Kevin Corcoran at  kcorcoan@saintbenedictparish.org  for details.

Vigil Mass and Kickers Game - Joint Edge and The Rule Event Both Edge and The Rule will be going to a Richmond Kicker's Soccer game after the 5:30pm Mass on Saturday, June 15. Coming to the 5:30 Mass is not obligatory, but we'll meet afterwards on the side porch at 6:45pm. Cost $14. Bring money for dinner. Drop-off is at St. Benedict Catholic Church but pick-up will be outside the Kicker's gate after the game, roughly 10:00pm. Forms due by June 12.

Vacation Bible School Entitled "Jesus, More than Miracles", this year's vacation bible school will take place from 9:00am to 12:00pm from Monday, July 29th through Friday, August 2nd at Saint Benedict Catholic School. Open to all 3.5 year olds (must be potty trained) to rising 4th graders, the registration fee for each participant is $20, $50 total for three or more children. Rising 5th graders through adults are needed as volunteers and won't be charged. Please see the flyer for details. Registration for both participants and volunteers under 18 years old is online this year at  https://www.saintbenedictparish.org . Contact Kevin Corcoran at  kcorcoran@saintbenedictparish.org  for questions.

DIOCESE OF RICHMOND: MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP  What is a Diocesan Middle School Day Camp? The Office for Evangelization offers a week-long day camp experience for middle school youth. The goal of the camp is to bring together middle school youth from area parishes to build community, grow in knowledge of the faith, and encounter Christ through prayer and sacrament. This high-energy camp is filled with fun games, service activities, small group discussions, time for prayer, and a trip to a water park. Where and when is the Middle School Day Camp?  Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, 8200 Woodman Road, Henrico, VA 23228 Dates: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2019 Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Click here for a flyer! Where do I go for questions or additional support? Kevin Corcoran, kcorcoran@saintbenedictparish.org Director of Evangelization and Catechesis St. Benedict Catholic Church Saintbenedictparish.org (O) 804-254-8810 x109

From the Parish Visit our parish online for mass schedules, sacramental preparation and other timely info! Also, here's a link to Ida B's Bits ( our parish administrator's weekly email with events and happenings at Church.)

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