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Tuesday, May 24: New Family Orientation on Zoom (see below)
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May 24, 25 and 26: MIDDLE SCHOOL EXAMS (Middle School ONLY dismissal at 12:30pm or ASE available for Middle School students til end of day at 3pm)
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Friday, May 27: 8th Grade Field Trip to Washington, DC
- Friday, May 27: 5th Grade Moving Up to Middle School Day
- FRIDAY, MAY 27TH: REGISTRATION PACKETS FOR THE 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR DUE FROM ALL FAMILIES!
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Monday, May 30th: Memorial Day - No School
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Wednesday, June 1: Last full day of school; Last day of JK; 7th Grade Moving Up Ceremony; 8th Grade Graduation at 5:30pm at Church
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Thursday, June 2: Field Day. Dismissal at 12:30pm. No lunch. Last day of ASE.
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Friday, June 3: Last Day of School! Closing School Mass @ 9:30, followed immediately by Closing Assembly at 10:30am. Dismissal from Church at 11am. NO ASE.
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Clubs & Sports This Week: Click HERE
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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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Manners are something that are sometimes undervalued in our society, but can greatly benefit our school and families. Good manners provide order and efficiency. They encourage kindness and respect. Manners help us in our Christian duty to think of others before ourselves, treating them like Christ. Some basic manners that even the youngest children can learn include using "please" and "thank you," looking someone in the eye when speaking to them, and using the proper form of address such as "Mr." or "Mrs." toward an adult. As kids grow older, they can learn table manners, firm handshakes, greeting a stranger, proper posture, and responding to an adult with "Yes Ma'am" or "Yes Sir." These seemingly simple gestures can make a great difference in the culture of our home and school. The great American educator, Horace Mann, once said, "Manners easily and rapidly mature into morals."
Thank You Mrs. Ramos!!
We'd like to take a moment to recognize Patti Ramos, mom of Jacob in 1st grade, for her amazing spirit and dedication to helping us all grow in our faith each and every week through our "Comet Catechesis" section of this newsletter. In addition to being a wonderfully involved and dedicated parent, Patti has kept us on track through The Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz series and always gives us wonderful lessons on the life of the Saints and the life of our amazing, universal Church. Thank you Patti for being such a wonderful light in our Comet Community and helping us all grow closer to Christ!
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2021-2022 Yearbooks Coming Soon!
Order Yours Today!
(Limited copies available)
All Yearbooks will be distributed on
Tuesday, May 31st.
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New Parent Orientation will take place via Zoom on THIS TUES. MAY 24TH @ 6:30PM We will host this important presentation over Zoom so that we can have as many families participate as possible. This is for brand new families to St. Benedict to attend so that we can answer all of your questions about everything from uniforms to carline to after school care. Please plan now to participate in this informative event.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 895 7866 7357
Passcode: 841060
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Last Chance to Get Those Volunteer Hours!! |
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The library is closing for the 2021-22 school year. As of 5/13/22 holds will be removed and books will not be checked out.
ALL BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED by JUNE 1ST.
Books that are damaged or lost will be charged to the parent's FACTS account.
Have a GREAT SUMMER! Happy reading!
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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!
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The St. Benedict Rosary Society |
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The purpose of the St. Benedict Catholic School Rosary Society is threefold: to encourage devotion to Our Lady; to promote the sanctity of its members; and to pray for the intentions of the entire SBCS family. Membership is open to all students, staff, and families, and there are only two requirements: praying a daily Memorare and a weekly Rosary for the intentions submitted to the society. If you or members of your family would like to take part, please fill out the short form here.
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It has been a challenging year in some ways, however, it’s been a blessing that we have been able to attend in-person all year!
You will find any medical forms in your registration packet that each student receives. Please look over all those papers and fill out any medication forms which will be needed for next year if in your packets. All forms, including the form you must complete for your child to have medication administered at the school, can be found on our website HERE.
There are also a few requirements for rising 7th graders, thus please check with your provider for current immunizations. Each rising 7th grade student will need a current physical and that form has also been provided for you to take to the physician's office when you schedule the physical.
We also need to have a current action plan for any students with medical diagnosis for next year. Each year these have to be reviewed with the provider's signature.
One last thing. If you have any medication in the clinic it must be picked up BY THE PARENT BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Please make arrangements with the Clinic.
Thank you for your understanding!
Denise Lawrence RN BSN & Judy Dart MAT
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Parents! Please encourage your child to check our Lost and Found closet in the Cafeteria. It is filled with water bottles and uniform fleeces. |
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In case you missed this on social media... |
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Our Facebook page is public so you don't need to be a member to view our posts. Click here to view!
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For the Health of Our Community |
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COVID COMMUNITY LEVEL: MODERATE
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….
- Your temperature is under 100.4 degrees.
- You do NOT have other symptoms of COVID-19, without an alternative diagnosis. Other symptoms include chills, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
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Please notify the school about a positive COVID test or possible exposure by sending an email addressed to pautry@saintbenedictschool.org, dlawrence@saintbenedictschool.org, and scruess@saintbenedictschool.org.
Helpful resources for our families:
COVID-19 Testing Information
How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
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