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Monday, Jan. 4th - Classes resume - Welcome back!
- Our Coat Drive has been extended to January 15th! Please bring gently used coats for those in need in our community!
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Planning Ahead? Always check out our school calendar on the website HERE!
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Need a past newsletter? Check out our archives on the website HERE!
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Middle School - you are on the Week 1 Schedule this week (Days 1-5). Not sure? Check ParentsWeb on our website! (Once in ParentsWeb, go to Student - Schedules to see your child's class schedule.)
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As we begin the New Year, it's a great time for a fresh start. Many people make resolutions, because they want to improve themselves. That is a noble goal, but studies indicate that most people give up on their resolutions within a few weeks. In my experience, the most effective years have been when I made one resolution that focused on making myself a better person. I could review that resolution each day to see how I was doing. If I messed up one day, it was just an opportunity to do better the next day. Let's all resolve this year as parents to be the best examples we can be for our kids and think of specific ways we can work on that each day.
I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas Break! Remember that the precautions you take as families, help us to stay open for instruction for our entire community. As we prepare to return, let's continue to look out for our school community (that's why we've put our Covid reminders upfront in this week's newsletter)!
If your student traveled outside of the country, please follow the CDC guidelines for return which can be found here. If your student or a member of your household has been exposed to COVID-19 (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes within a 24-hour period of someone who either tested positive for COVID-19 OR had COVID-19 symptoms and no diagnosis -- either at the time of the contact or within 48 hours of the contact) please email prepared@saintbenedictschool.org to receive approval before returning to school. Each situation is different, so we will work with each family to determine when the student can return and to coordinate remote instruction. Thank you to all of our families for working together to keep our kids safe and our school open!
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Keeping Our School Healthy and Together... |
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Covid Question? Email:
And remember...
ONLY COME TO SCHOOL IF….
- Your temperature is under 100.4 degrees.
- In the past two (2) weeks, you HAVE NOT presented symptoms of COVID-19, such as a fever, chills, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, with no alternative diagnosis.
- In the past two (2) weeks, you HAVE NOT been exposed - less than six (6) feet for greater than 15 minutes - to anyone who has tested positive for or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 (with no alternative diagnosis), without wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
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A Friendly Reminder on Masks... |
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Update - The CDC is now recommending wearing masks whenever outside the home (indoors and outdoors) whenever 6 feet cannot be maintained.
In light of the Governor’s recent update to mask requirements, we would like to remind parents to please wear a face covering at drop off/pick up both in front of the school and in the alley when not in a vehicle. Thank you for doing your part to help.
Please check with your child on the fit of their mask. Masks need to completely cover mouth and nose and should not slip down. There are plenty of great options out there for our children so they don't have to struggle with masks that are too large or small for their sweet faces. Here is a great video made by 14 year old about how to wear your mask and on making your mask fit better. https://youtu.be/EC2OxVSX53M
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Taking Care of our Comet Family |
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Please remember that we are one community that is supportive and respectful. As in any year, from time to time teachers and students may be out of school. Please respect privacy and don't jump to conclusions. Whenever a member of the school community has a confirmed case of COVID-19, we will work with the Diocese and the Health Department to make sure close contacts are notified so they may take appropriate action inline with CDC guidance.
Also, here's some other helpful information:
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Differences between COIVD-19 and the Flu here.
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From Our Admissions Office |
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Re-enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year- Can you believe Re-enrollment Time is almost here?? It is, and as you can imagine, this is a VERY busy admissions season at SBCS. All current parents will receive re-enrollment contracts for their student/s at the end of January and you will have 2 weeks to complete and return your packet so that your child's spot is secured for next year. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to that time!
NEW Enrollments for the 2021-22 School Year - Thank you to all of our parents who have submitted applications and signed up for assessments already for our new siblings who plan to join us next school year! If you have a new student to join us in the Fall - and have not already done so - please submit their application ASAP, so that your child can be scheduled for our JK/K Assessment on January 23rd - or if they are coming into grades 1-8, we can schedule an assessment before January 31st. All NEW applicants seeking priority admissions consideration must apply and be assessed before January 31st. Any questions? Email Gretchen Ridgely at admissions@saintbenedictschool.org.
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We've extended our Coat Drive until January 15th! Please send in those extra coats your family doesn't wear anymore and help those in need in our community. Thank you!! |
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