WEEKLY NEWS - Oct. 30, 2018
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Comet Parents TO-DO List for This Week!
(A new section to help our parents manage deadlines at school. Read on for details in the newsletter!) Have a great week!
- TODAY (10/30) - If you attended FallFest and made a payment ONSITE at the event, please check your FACTS record to verify the transaction. Any questions? Contact Dr. Hanson at ehanson@saintbenedictschool.org.
- THURSDAY (11/1)
- 8th Graders DEADLINE for:
For details and instructions, click
here
.
For Maggie Walker, Appomattox, and Chesterfield County applicants: Deadline for submitting admissions paperwork and recommendation requests to Mrs. Autry.
- ALL STUDENTS must wear uniforms (no PE clothes) on Thursday as we will have School Mass at 8:30am in observation of Feast of All Saints.
- FRIDAY (11/2) Middle School NET Retreat (onsite)
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Interestingly, a number of studies have shown a strong correlation between board games and academic achievement. In addition to the possible academic benefits, board games are a great way to strengthen family bonds. Here are a few suggestions of games for different age levels.
Sorry
is a simple game for younger children. It gives them a chance to practice counting and learn good sportsmanship. To help develop spacial reasoning,
Blokus
challenges students to fit geometrically shaped pieces into spaces on a grid. For older students who enjoy games of strategy and critical thinking, try out
Settlers of Catan
. Take some pictures of your family game night, and email them to
admissions@saintbenedictschool.org
and we'll post them on Facebook later in the month!
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Parent Teacher Conferences 2018
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Conferences are planned for Thursday, November 8th 4pm-7pm and Friday, November 9th 7:30am-12:00pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences are not required but are encouraged, especially for students having difficulty in some aspect of their education. For elementary students, we encourage all parents to schedule a conference with your child's homeroom teacher. Middle school parents do not need to meet with every teacher, only those with whom they feel time is needed. If your child is doing well in all courses and you do not have any concerns, you do not need to schedule a conference. Specials (elective) teachers are not part of the Parent-Teacher Conference days. If you have questions, please call Pam Autry at (804) 254-8850.
Sign Up Genius will close at noon on Tuesday, November 6th.
Click
HERE
to sign up!
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Grandparent's & Grandfriends Day is Friday, November 16; 9 am - 12:30 pm
Invitations are being mailed this week and we can't wait to meet all of our special guests! Please make sure your child's grandparent/grandfriend sends in their RSVP by November 13th to:
rsvp@saintbenedictschool.org
or call 804-254-8850. If you intend for your child to go home after the Mass with their grandparent/grandfriend, please make sure YOU fill out a permission slip/letter stating the person who will be picking up your child from Church. No dismissals can occur without permission slips on file.
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Fall Fest FUN!! Thanks to everyone who pitched in and made it such a good time for the kids (and parents!)
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Have you made
your
donation or pledge to our Comet Campaign?
Why?
Saint Benedict’s Comet Campaign provides our students and faculty with those extras not covered in our tuition or budget. We ask you, our families, to help close that gap! Let's get to 100% this year, as we prepare for our 100th year!
It's easy:
You can make an outright gift or you can pledge your gift and make payments monthly. Click
HERE
for a form, that can be filled out and sent to school with your child or you can make a donation via PayPal on our website
HERE
.
Do it now! Why wait?
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Basketball Season Update - LET'S GO COMETS!
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Update on registration!
Registration closes
November 1st
.
Boys' 7th & 8th is ready to go!
Practice begins 3pm, Tuesday November 6th
, in the Benedictine gym.
Boys' 5th & 6th is ready to go!
Practice begins 3pm, Tuesday November 6th
, in the Benedictine gym.
Boys' 3rd & 4th is ready to go!
Practice will begin 3pm, Wednesday November 7th
, in the Benedictine gym.
The season for all three teams lasts roughly from early November through January.
Registration closes
November 1st
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PTO would like to say, “THANK YOU!” to Georgia Riccobono, for taking the lead as Fall Fest Chair. She jumped right in, and put on such a fantastic event! We would also like to thank all those who volunteered their time to make Fall Fest a fun evening for all!
Thank you also to all the teachers who participated in the Chili Cook Off. The votes were tallied and Spicy D's chili took the win! Congratulations Mrs. D.!
Thank you to all the parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings and staff members of Saint Benedict Catholic School who have already signed up for your 2018-2019 support hours.
Your commitment to our PTO shows your support and belief in what we are able to do for our children and for our school. We have many volunteer opportunities still available, so please refer to the Saint Benedict website for volunteer opportunities to sign up.
Please remember that without your help we could not have so many great activities for our children of Saint Benedict Catholic School. You are our PTO!
Classroom Reps Needed:
PTO classroom representatives are an important link between the PTO and the parents of students in each class.
As a room rep you will act as a liaison between the PTO and teachers. Reps are still needed for 4th and 7th grades. Please email
Jennifer Eschbach
at to sign up!
New! Enrichment Reps:
This year we are looking for 1 parent per grade to fill the role as an Enrichment representative
. Enrichment representative's primary responsibility is to encourage participation in fundraising events outside of school.
Please email
Jennifer Eschbach
at to sign up!
Lunch Service:
It is now time for the 6th grade parent volunteers to take charge! There's nothing better than taking a mid-day break, and getting the chance to see your shining COMETS! Click
HERE
to sign up!
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Interested in Becoming A Substitute Teacher?
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Saint Benedict is looking for substitute teachers. Applicants should have their college degree and will have a background check performed as part of the application process. Please contact Sean Cruess at 804-254-8850 if you are interested. Thank you!
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November Issue:
Partners in Faith
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Reminder
:
Here
is a copy of the PE/Art schedule through DEC 31.
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Cardinal Newman Academy - Calling all 8th Graders!
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Cardinal Newman Academy will host a Prospective Student Day on November 9 for any interested 8th graders and its second fall Admissions Open House on Sunday, November 11 from 1-3pm. To learn more about CNA's curriculum and co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings, or to schedule your visit, please email
admissions@cardinalnewmanacademy.org or visit their website
HERE.
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Saint Gertrude - Upcoming Open House Events
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Click
here for admissions events and Shadow Days!
Next event: Nov 4th
An Insider's Look at SGHS!
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Benedictine Middies Wrestling
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Click
here for information and contacts.
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One of the Student Council projects is the collection of soda can tabs which we donate to The Ronald McDonald House on Monument Avenue.
This charity provides a place for families to stay while a loved one receives medical treatment in the area. Those pop tops can be sent to Mr. Cichocki's classroom.
Thank you for your support of the St. Benedict Student Council
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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.)
November Letter from Father Tony
HERE
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School Mass Schedule for October
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Thursday, November 1 (All Saints)
Choir: 8th Grade
Servers: Jacob Lang, Jude O'Herron, Griffin Lang
Friday, November 16 (Grandparent's Day Mass at 10:30am)
Choir: 7th Grade
Servers: Scout Kennon, Michael Williamson, Noah Mikkelson,
Friday, November 30
Choir: 2nd Grade
Servers: Madeleine Lang, Lemma Wheatley, Brennan Shea
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Nov 1 - All Saints Day Mass (followed by Honor Roll Assembly in St. Anselm)
Nov 1 - Basketball Registration Closes
Nov 2 - Middle School NET Retreat
Nov 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 9 - NO SCHOOL, Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 14 - Open House 9am - 11:30am, Tell Your Friends!
Nov 16 - Grandparent's Day!
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