WEEKLY NEWS - November 6, 2018
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Comet Parents TO-DO List for This Week!
Have a great week!
- TODAY (11/6) - Deadline to sign up for Thurs/Fri Parent-Teacher Conferences. Details below. Click HERE to sign up.
- TODAY (11/6) - Basketball practice begins 5th/6th Grade Team AND 7th/8th Grade Team at Benedictine Gym, 3pm.
- WEDNESDAY (11/7) 5th & 6th Grade Parents Only. Coffee with Mr. Cruess, 7:45am - 8:30am, Cafeteria. RSVP HERE.
- WEDNESDAY (11/7) Basketball practice begins 3rd/4th Grade Team at Benedictine Gym, 3pm.
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November:
The Month of Our Good Friends in Purgatory
Since the 16th century Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. As a reminder of our duty to pray for the suffering faithful in Purgatory, the Church has dedicated the month of November to the Holy Souls. The Holy Souls are those who have died in the state of grace, but who are not yet free from all punishment due to their unforgiven venial sins and all other sins already forgiven for which satisfaction is still to be made. They are certain of entering Heaven, but first they must suffer in Purgatory. The Holy Souls cannot help themselves because for them the night has come, when no man can work (John 9:4). It is our great privilege of brotherhood that we can shorten their time of separation from God by our prayers, good works, and, especially, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Take time this month to remember your departed loved ones and offer your prayers, good works, sufferings, and especially, the Mass, for their sanctification. And don't forget to ask them for their help and intercessions - because that is their work now - to help you and your loved ones to lead good and holy lives, and to one day, return to your eternal Home. Here's a
link
to a beautiful 9-Day Novena for our loved ones and friends in Purgatory
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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. The Sign Up Genius will close tonight, 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 were mailed last week. 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 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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Congratulations Honor Roll Students!
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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
.
Current Stats:
Families 39% Faculty 41%
Saint Ambrose House 31% Saint Gregory House 30%
Saint Augustine 29% Saint Jerome 27%
Do it now! Make a difference!
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Tell A Friend! Our Fall Open House is Nov. 14th and
THE BEST REFERRAL IS YOURS!
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Calling all creative parents!
If you have a creative hobby you enjoy such as painting, wood working, design, sculpture or photography, the PTO is looking for you!
We are in need of two parents per grade level to work with their class and the art teacher to create this year’s Gala Class Projects.
These parents will share their creative talents with the kids and work closely with the art teacher throughout the year.
The Gala art projects are always a hit during the live auction and generate proceeds that help our school.
Please email
Jennifer Eschbach
at to sign up!
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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Canned Food Drive for Little Sisters!
Yesterday our Student Council kicked off of its annual canned goods drive to benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor. The student council will be collecting any canned foods or non perishables
until Monday, November 19th
. (Please be sure to check those expiration dates on the cans first!) The homeroom with the largest percentage of items donated will be rewarded with an ice cream and cookie party compliments of the student council. Please remember those less fortunate during this time of Thanksgiving.
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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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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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.)
EDGE is WEDNESDAY!
Religious education for those in middle school (grades 6–8) takes place on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Saint Benedict School, and runs from October through May. “Edge,” is a dynamic form of youth ministry that combines education and fun activities.
November Letter from Father Tony
HERE
Family Fun Night
On Wednesday, November 14th, the parish will be hosting a Family Fun Night. Everyone is encouraged to begin by attending the 5:30pm mass. After mass,
Hollywood Cheesesteak food truck
and
Return of the Mac
(loaded mac and cheese entrees)
food truck
will be available for food purchase at a discounted rate (the parish is subsidizing 20% of the food costs). Beer will be available with wristbands, which cost $10. Lawn games and fire pits will be put out for enjoyment. During dinner, Deacon Ed Owen will give a brief talk. This Family Fun Night will take the place of regularly scheduled religious education and choir that evening.
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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!
Upcoming events:
Holly Spree Shopper's Market, November 16 - 17
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Benedictine Middies Wrestling
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Click
here for information and contacts.
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School Mass Schedule for October
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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 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 9 - NO SCHOOL, Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 13 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nov 14 - Open House 9am - 11:30am, Tell Your Friends!
Nov 14 - Family Fun Night at St. Benedict Catholic Church
, after 5:30pm Mass
Nov 15 - November PTO Meeting, 6pm-7pm
Nov 16 - Grandparent's Day!
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