Happy Easter & Enjoy Your Spring Break!
Kindergarten had their annual Easter egg hunt!
Coming up this week....
Masks are recommended for all in-person events, regardless of vaccination status.


  • April 15-24 Enjoy Your Spring Break! School offices will be closed. The Comet Connection will also be on vacation next Sunday, so this includes everything you need to know for your week back!

  • Monday, April 25th: Classes Resume
  • It's I LOVE TO READ Week at St. Benedict...see below!

  • Clubs & Sports This Week: Click HERE!

  • Saturday, April 30th: St. Benedict Centennial Celebration Gala!! (SOLD OUT!)

PLANNING AHEAD:
  • May 2nd - May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week additional information coming soon!

  • Check out our school calendar on the website HERE!

  • Need a past newsletter? Check out our archives on the website HERE!
Principal's Corner
"Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised" (Luke 24:5-6). The faculty and staff of St. Benedict Catholic School would like to wish everyone the joy of the resurrection and a blessed Easter! The school office will be closed April 15-April 24.

Car Line Reminder
Please remember that in the afternoon car line, you MUST turn right out of the St. Benedict Alley. We also want to remind families who pick up their children as walkers to keep a close eye on your kids and don't let them play near the street or walk down toward the alley ahead of you. In addition, please remind students not to climb the playground fence. We want to keep all of our children safe and injury-free.  

Kroger Rewards
Thank you to all the parents who have signed up to support our school through the Kroger Rewards Program. We just received a check for $277 from Kroger Rewards. This is an easy way to support our school through the purchases you make already.
PTO Upcoming
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2 - 6 at St. Benedict! A separate email will be coming out next week that provides opportunities to show our teachers how much we value all that they do for our kiddos! It also provides ways to get a few more PTO volunteer hours before the end of the school year! Stay tuned!
OKTOBERFEST Needs YOU!
The St. Benedict Oktoberfest is one of RVA's favorite 'fests each and every year! Making this event a great success for the 50,000 guests it welcomes annually, takes the leadership and hard work of a dedicated group of volunteers. The Oktoberfest Committee is seeking Committee members for the following important areas:

  • Children's Area Lead
  • Oktoberfest Committee Secretary
  • Food Concessions Support Leads (to support Lead)
  • Set Up & Decorations Lead

If you love our Oktoberfest and are willing to serve in a bigger role for this vital event for our school and parish communities, please email today Gretchen Ridgely at gridgely@saintbenedictschool.org. We need you!
Library Whispers
April 25-29 is I LOVE TO READ WEEK at school. We will be doing small things each day to notice and celebrate how good it is to be able to read. 

Here are things that parents can do to make the week special:

Monday - make time to visit your public library
Tuesday - write or copy a poem and pack it in your child’s lunch bag
Wednesday - read a recipe and cook something delicious together
Thursday - pack a joke or riddle in the lunch bag
Friday - pack a prayer in the lunch bag

Happy reading!
Lost and Found
Parents! Please encourage your child to check our Lost and Found closet in the Cafeteria. It is filled with water bottles and uniform fleeces. 
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