The Weekly Buzz
November 28, 2022: Week 15
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 28
Classes Resume

November 29
Admissions Info Session: K-8th

December 6
Admissions Info Session:
All Grade Levels

December 13
Lessons & Carols: 1st-3rd Grades

December 14
Lessons & Carols: Kindergarten and 4th-5th Grades

December 15
Lessons & Carols: 6-8th Grades

December 16
Deadline: Stingers Squad Spring 2023 registration
December 19
Middle School Holiday Concert

December 20 Early Dismissal
11am Preschool,
12n K-8
Lower School Holiday Concert

December 21
Christmas Break Begins

December 21-22
Stingers Squad Unplugged

January 4
Classes Resume

January 30
Book Fair Begins
Annual Acorn Fund: THANKFUL for Your Support!
RSVP for Lower School STEAM Night

We are looking forward to another fun-filled night of STEAM, with a holiday kick!

Family Holiday STEAM Night
Tuesday, December 13
5:30-7:30pm
South Campus
Open to K-5 families (siblings always welcome!)

RSVP here!
Who's Ready to Move-Up?

It may feel like this school year has just begun, but we're here to help you look ahead to what's next!

Please mark your calendars and join us for a glimpse into what is to come next year for your child. The rising grade level teachers will present a curriculum overview and tours of the classrooms will follow the presentation.

December 5 – Rising 4th Gr. - Nave after Carpool (8:15a)
December 7 – Rising K. - Nave after Chapel (about 9:45a)
December 9 – Rising 3rd Gr. - Nave after Carpool (8:15a)
December 16 – Rising 5th Gr. - after Carpool (8:15a)
January 5 – Rising 6th Gr. - after Chapel (about 8:45a)
January 6 – Rising 1st Gr. - after Carpool (8:15a)
January 10 – Rising 2nd Gr. - after Chapel (about 8:45a)
January 12 – Rising 7/8 Grades- after Chapel (about 8:45a)
EYC starts This Week! Join Us Tuesday, November 29
Join us this Tuesday, November 29, as we kick off the EYC- Episcopal Youth Community- at St. Benedict’s. This is a Youth Group for middle and high school students (Grades 6-12).

We will explore our faith, reach out to the community, and have fun each week!

The EYC will meet each Tuesday during Advent, from 5-6:30pm. Learn more here and complete this form if you'd like to attend!
Explore MORE with the Stingers Squad!
Thinking about after-school options for Spring? Take a look at what we have to offer!

Extended Care registration for the Spring semester is now open. Register HERE. Registration deadline is December 16, at 5pm. You must re-register for Spring, even if you are currently registered for Fall. Spots fill up quickly so please register today!

Spring Clubs registration will close on Monday, January 9, at 5pm.
Please register HERE.
3rd and 4th grade Stingers Squad students with Mr. Paris getting ready for some Fall gardening experience.
Admissions Applications Now Open

Admissions Season is in full swing here at St. B's. You can help share our story with families you know who would make a great addition to our Community!

We are hosting an Information Session for K-5th Grade families tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29.

Please share this link with families you know who may be interested!
A Win-Win Way to Support St. B's
St. Benedict’s is proud to participate in the Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program.
The GOAL Program is a remarkable opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials.

In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, our partner Student Scholarship Organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit!

Want to learn more? Read all about it here; or if you're ready to apply, click here!
Thank You, Parent Association!


Huge THANKS to our wonderful PA, and especially the Teacher Appreciation Committee for hosting our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon before the break.

Thank you for all you do to bring our Community together!

NEWS & INFO FROM YOUR PARENT ASSOCIATION
Check This Off Your List

We are now accepting donations to our Parent Association Faculty & Staff Christmas Gift Fund. All monies received will be combined, and all St. B’s employees will receive an equal cash gift.

Un-hassle your holidays and contribute here. It's easy for you and SO appreciated by them!

Donations will be accepted through December 11.
Wreaths Are Coming THIS WEEK!

For those who ordered "local pickup" items during our Wreath Sale, they will arrive this week! Please note, we are depending on tracking updates from FedEx, so there may be date and time shifts. We will post updates to our Families of St. B's Facebook page.

Location: Parton Properties
5292 Oakdale Rd. Suite 9 Smyrna GA 30082
Date: Thursday 12/1 and Friday 12/2
Time: 2-6pm

Please park in the large parking lot and walk to suite 9; do NOT use the spaces in front of the suite as we want to be respectful to the other businesses! Questions? Email wreaths@stbs.org
Shop, Sip, and Support St. B's
Join our December Spirit Night and admire "Art For Every Palette" with Atlanta’s abstract artist (and St. B's Mom!) Melissa Payne Baker.

When: Tuesday, December 6, 5-8pm.

Let Melissa wrap up your holiday gift giving with her unique hand painted artwork and glassware.
The Vineyard Wine Market will have a variety of wines to choose and sip from, and a portion of all proceeds will go right back to St. B's.