WEEKLY NEWS

May 29, 2018

Education Corner In case you missed it last week, here's a re-post of an article on the classical education "house system."  We look forward to seeing some friendly competition between houses on Field Day next week!   "How Being Part of a 'House' Within a School Helps Students Gain A Sense of Belonging" SBCS in Pictures

Our 8th graders took their end-of-year field trip to Washington, DC and enjoyed a jam-packed day. Students and chaperones attended Mass and tour at Saint Matthew's Cathedral. They visited the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Smithsonian Museums (Natural History, American History, AND Air and Space) and also had the opportunity to visit Arlington National Cemetery. Great trip, great memories.

The Student/Faculty kick ball game was a HUGE success! Both teams were virtuously competitive providing plenty of excitement and nail biting moments. In the end, the faculty prevailed for the WIN!

School Year Book Orders LAST CALL for school year books! What a terrific memento for your student! Every family should get one! ORDER FORM

PTO News Are you open to filling our vice president or treasurer positions? Do you need more information? Your PTO is actively looking to fill these two positions on our PTO board. For more information, please email Jennifer Eschbach,  jmeschbach0314@comcast.net FIELD DAY volunteers needed!   Sign up here to help: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0E45ADA623A0F94-field1  Parent Volunteer Hours: Don’t forget to record your PTO volunteer hours. They can be entered in ParentsWeb (Family Home - Service Hours). Remember There will be a charge for unfulfilled volunteer hours at the end of the school year which is fast approaching. There are still plenty of parent volunteers needed for end-of-school-year events. like the New Family Orientation Meeting and Field Day. See signups above.

Summer Camps at Benedictine College Preparatory Summer camp registration is now open. More details HERE

Saint Gertrude Summer Camps Dates: June 11 – 15 and June 18 – 22 Offerings: Cooking, Theatre, Sewing, Art, Coding, Robotics, STEAM, Irish Dance, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Basketball, CPR & First Aid, Knitting & Crochet Open to girls, rising fifth grade through rising ninth grade Morning and afternoon sessions available; combine sessions to create a full day BonSecours athletic trainer onsite for athletic camps If participating in a full day that includes athletics, transportation is provided to/from Outdoor Athletic Center and SGHS

Upcoming Dates

May 30, 8th grade graduation, 5:30pm. SBC May 31, Last day of JK and graduation