Weekly Newsletter: October 6, 2019
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Monday, Oct. 7
- No School (professional development day)
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Uniform Check
- Solemn Vespers (see details below)
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Wednesday, Oct.
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Friday, Oct.
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As the month of September comes to close, I wanted to report that we have gotten off to a great start in our 100 Acts of Service.
Here are some acts of service we have already accomplished: kindness rocks by our Kindergarten, donating books to another school, middle school students writing letters to military personnel, and a pro-life prayer vigil by some of our 8th grade students and parents. It's a great start, but we still have a long way to go.
Parents, there is a much-needed opportunity coming up for you.
The Knights of Columbus will be having a blood drive on Sunday, October 13, from 9:00am-1:00pm in St. Anselm Hall
here at our school.
This is a great way for parents and faculty to participate in our acts of service and save lives. To register, please go to Redcrossblood.org and enter: KOC.
Sean Cruess, SBCS Principal
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It’s finally that time of year again....time for the Fall Festival!
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 26
Planning is well underway for this family favorite that includes kids costume dress up, trunk or treat, a cake walk etc.
Your SBCS PTO is hard at work planning fun games & activities for the kids, a tasty menu to enjoy and lots more including our 2nd annual Chili Cook Off which is open to parent entries this year!
We need YOU to help make this great event happen. See the link below for volunteer opportunities. Sign up today.
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Reminder to get those hours logged. Now that Oktoberfest is over, make sure to log all
of your volunteer hours into FACTS SIS (formerly Ren-Web).
Each family is responsible for contributing at least 20 hours of volunteer time per year, Eight of which need to be completed by Christmas Break. FallFest is a great opportunity to make sure you meet the requirement and the kiddos will love you for it!
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In the morning and afternoons our faculty and staff are outside to not only greet you and your students but to help ensure safety.
Arrival and Departure from school can be very hectic and chaotic and
we could use your help keeping everyone safe
. Do you best to be on time - this cuts down on the stress for everyone.
Pay attention - please wait to use your cell phone.
When not using the carline, help kids follow basic pedestrian safety rules:
- cross at the corner and use the crosswalks
- obey signals
- have students exit the car on the sidewalk side and only when the car is parked
- stop and look before crossing alleys
Remember if you arrive after 8:10, we ask that you park and walk in with student and sign them in. We have this procedure to help guarantee your child's safety and make sure there is adult to adult turnover.
As the front office is not handicap accessible, we will work with families to make different arrangements when necessary. Thanks for your HELP!
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Solemn Vespers - This Tuesday!
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Vespers will commemorate the Centennial celebration of our parish school, Solemn Vespers or chanted Evening Prayer will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30pm at Saint Benedict Church.
The chanting of Vespers is a beautiful celebration that enables you to meditate more deeply upon the Word of God, and to extend our thanksgiving that flows from the Eucharist. Vespers lasts approximately 30 minutes and does not require fasting beforehand. There will be a reception following.
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This year our school is working to achieve 100 Acts of Service for our RVA community and beyond, in thanksgiving for our Centennial!
Our students, teachers and faculty - as well as our parents - are encouraged to help us identify worthy organizations and efforts that could benefit from our non-monetary support (letters to veterans, visits to nursing homes, canned goods and gently used item donations, for example).
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On Sunday Oct. 13, we will have one of those wonderful 100 Acts of Service opportunities for our parent community's participation!
Parents, faculty and family members 16 and older
are encouraged to help us support The American Red Cross by joining us and our Knights of Columbus for a Blood Drive being held at our school in St. Anselm Hall from 9am - 1pm.
Please see the flyer for directions on scheduling your appointment time on the 13th! Donating blood is a simple thing to do and makes a BIG difference in the lives of others.
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All volunteers who work with or around children MUST have a current background check and completed VIRTUS training.
In order to keep your status active with VIRTUS you should read your monthly email bulletins and answer the 1 multiple choice question until you get it right.
Thank you for all you do and for helping keep our children safe.
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Share the Saint Benedict Love
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Got a referral family for us?
Tell them about this upcoming Open House!
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Join Us for School Mass 8:30am Fridays
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Friday, October 11
Choir: 7th Grade
Lectors: Magdalen Fitzpatrick, Luke Whaley
Servers: Liam Cruess, Dominic Laschon, Seamus Cruess
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St. Benedict Parish Religious Education for grades Kindergarten through 5th takes place on Sunday mornings from 9:45am-10:45am at St. Benedict Catholic School.
The next several classes are Sundays October 13, 20, and 27
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Edge, St Benedict Parish Middle School Youth Ministry and Religious Education, takes place on Wednesday nights in St. Anselm Hall from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
The next several meetings are Wednesdays October 9, 16, 23, and 30.
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