Week of March 20, 2022
Coming up this week....
Masks are recommended for all in-person events, regardless of vaccination status.


  • TODAY, March 20th - Ordering Deadline for MARCO'S PIZZA (Carline dinner pick up on 3/23)

  • Wednesday, March 23rd - Marco's Pizza Carline Dinner Pick Up from 3-3:30 in Church Parking Lot. DON'T FORGET YOUR DINNER!

  • Thursday, March 24th - PTO GALA MEETING, 6:30PM All Hands!

  • Friday, March 25th 12:30pm Dismissal (No lunch, ASE is available.)
  • 3RD QUARTER GRADES CLOSE

  • Monday, March 28th NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development Day)

  • Clubs & Sports This Week: Click HERE!

PLANNING AHEAD:

  • Friday, April 1st:
  • 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted on ParentsWeb
  • Gala Program Ads Deadline to Purchase

  • Saturday, April 2nd:
  • PTO Spring Clean Up (All slots are full. Thanks for pitching in!)
  • PTO Movie Night (See below to sign up!)

  • Check out our school calendar on the website HERE!
  • Need a past newsletter? Check out our archives on the website HERE!
Principal's Corner
Elevating Our Children's Hearts and Minds
We hear the word "culture" used in a variety of ways. At Saint Benedict, we define culture as the best of what any society has to offer - that which is true, good, and beautiful. One of our goals is to create a strong culture for our students that includes excellent literature, beautiful music, and inspiring art. We want that culture to extend to the words students use toward another and how they act. I hope that you will join us in this commitment to culture. Consider the music we listen to, the TV shows and movies we watch, or the books we read. Are they elevating us and our students with truth, goodness, and beauty? For our older students, do they need to be on social media? Unfortunately much of what happens on social media in this age group is negative talk about classmates and friends. My suggestion is that students this age don't need to be on social media (and if they tell you all their classmates are, it isn't true). If you decide to allow your students to use social media, keep in mind that it is not private, so it needs parents monitoring. Here is an article with some advice for Christian parents about social media. As the article points out so well, social media is another area where we can figure out how to put Christ first in our families and another opportunity to elevate our children with truth, goodness, and beauty.

Uniform Check
As spring approaches we often see attention to the uniform start to slide. As parents, we ask you to be the first check on uniforms for your kids. Some common uniform problems we see are incorrect shoes, boys who need haircuts, girls trying to wear makeup or extra jewelry, and untucked shirts. Sometimes students have had a growth spurt and shirts, skirts, and pants may just be too short. In some cases, that means letting out a hem, but it could mean purchasing some new uniform items. We will be having a school-wide uniform check this Monday, March 21 to remind the students about wearing the school uniform properly.
PTO Upcoming
Gala Committee Meeting
Our next Gala Committee meeting will be on 3/24 at 6:30pm. If your committee needs to meet your committee chair will reach out and let you know. 
April 2nd Movie Night!

Doors open at 5pm. We have Horton Hears a Who at 5:30pm and The Sandlot at 7:30pm ready to play for our Double Feature. Bring your blankets and chairs out to the blacktop and don't forget to order your Pizzas, Popcorn and Candy!

Movie Night Order Form

Movie Night Sign Up Genius
Support Your Class Gala Basket
By now, most parents should have received a communication from their Class Reps about the Class Baskets being organized for the Silent Auction at our Gala. These themed baskets are a BIG HIT in our Auction... from an RVA night on the town for Mom and Dad to a family trip to Virginia Beach and a Family Game Night basket for everyone to enjoy, plus much, much more! We have 10 themed class baskets in all and we are asking that all parents participate in some way to support your class basket. Parents can solicit donations for the basket, purchase gift cards or vouchers for the basket, or donate money that will go toward the purchase of items needed in the basket.  This year, parents who make a donation with a value of at least $25 will receive one PTO hour for their contribution. Families can earn up to 3 hours of PTO time by participating. (Keep in mind that there are limited volunteer opportunities at this year's Gala because the venue we are using provides many services that we would otherwise require volunteer help to complete.) Questions? Please reach out to your class rep. Have an idea for a donation for your class basket? Check in with your class rep first just to make sure someone hasn't already procured that item!
Gala - Get Ready to Celebrate!
  • Buy your tickets here! (Don't forget, the price of the ticket includes full bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment!) Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. We've already sold 300 tickets, so don't wait to buy yours! We have officially sold out of our tables for 8.
  • Support your class auction basket. ?'s email your Class Rep.
  • Get involved with the Gala - it's a great time to volunteer as well!
  • Buy your family/business ad in the Centennial Program here.
  • Get ready to have a GREAT NIGHT supporting our school with friends!
Purchase YOUR Ad in Our Commemorative Centennial Program! Salute Your Comet!
Celebrate this momentous occasion of St. Benedict's Centennial and join our families, faculty, alumni, business neighbors and friends in congratulating our wonderful school for 100 years of service to RVA's children and their families!


Leave your mark in this once-in-a-lifetime Comet publication!

Celebrate YOUR STUDENTS
Honor YOUR FAMILY
Promote YOUR BUSINESS

...while supporting your school!

The book will be distributed at the Centennial Gala and made available online after the event. All advertisers will receive a copy of the booklet. 
Have questions or need help with your ad? Contact Gretchen at centennial@saintbenedictschool.org

DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST.
Library Corner
The 4&5 Book Club meets on Monday, March 21, from 3-4pm in the school library. Members are reading Hilda Van Stockum's exciting novel The Winged Watchman. Please try to bring an empty paper towel or toilet paper roll with you for a craft project. 

There are 47 overdue books out there, and 66 books that are so long overdue that they are presumed lost. Families will be charged for lost books at the end of April. If you have questions about your library account, please contact Mrs. Clark. 

46 of the top 50 circulating books were all donated in 2021 by either the Snapdragon Book Foundation, the Lily of the Holy Trinity Women's Society, or our Friends of the Library. If you would like to help the collection stay vital, you can be a Friend of the Library by finding the link on the school website. The library page is under the Academics tab.
Substitute Teachers Needed
Saint Benedict School 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 or Pam Autry at 804-254-8850 if you are interested. Thank you!
Growing in Our Faith
In case you missed this on social media...
For the Health of Our Community
Executive Order Two requires that as of January 24, 2022 parents make the decision about whether their students wear masks in school.
• Indoors: Masks are recommended for all individuals aged 2 years and older, including students, teachers, staff, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
• Outdoors: Masks do not need to be worn when outdoors.

ONLY COME TO SCHOOL IF….

Helpful resources for our families:

COVID-19 Testing Information

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine