Masks are recommended for all in-person events, regardless of vaccination status.
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Clubs & Sports This Week: Click HERE!
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Monday, April 4th: SUMMER UNIFORM IS ALLOWED. Parents, please make sure your child follows the dress code.
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Wednesday, April 6th: DEADLINE FOR BUYING GALA ADS AND TICKETS!
PLANNING AHEAD:
- TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH IS THE LAST DAY TO CANCEL YOUR 2022-23 ENROLLMENT CONTRACT.
- Tuesday, April 12th: Gently Used Uniform Swap, 4-6pm, Cafeteria
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Holy Thursday, April 14th: Easter Break begins at 3pm. NO ASE or AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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Monday, April 25th: Classes Resume
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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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The past two weeks we've made a school-wide effort to practice responding to adults with eye contact and "Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'am" and cleaning up after ourselves and others. For the upcoming week, we will focus on when to remain quiet and how to use appropriate volume. We hope you will continue to reinforce and practice these skills at home.
Weather Alerts
Just wanted to let our parents know that whenever there is a weather-related emergency, as we experienced this past week, we are notified immediately by several emergency services. We then immediately follow the prescribed response - such as our tornado drill & shelter in place - as we did this past Thursday, and we will remain in that posture until the all clear is given. AFTER the children are settled and safe in their sheltering position, we will send out a ParentAlert, as we did on Thursday, to notify parents of our status and any other information you need to know.
Middle School History
Mr. Jennings, our Middle School History teacher, has announced that he will not be returning to St. Benedict Catholic School next year. He plans to continue his own education and coursework. We thank Mr. Jennings for his hard work this year and dedication to our school. We will be seeking a new History teacher for the 22-23 school year. If you know of anyone who might be interested in a part-time History position, please have them email their resume to scruess@saintbenedictschool.org.
Summer Uniform Reminder
According to the School Handbook, students may only wear the summer uniform before Thanksgiving and after Easter. However, the weather is getting warmer, and we are going to allow students to wear the summer uniform starting on Monday, April 4! If you have any questions about the summer uniform, please review the School Handbook.
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April 12th will be our next Used Uniform Swap from 4pm-6pm in the cafeteria. Bring your GENTLY used uniform items to swap or purchase any item for $2.
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Gala - Get Ready to Celebrate! |
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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 350 tickets, so don't wait to buy yours! We have officially sold out of our tables for 8.
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Support your class auction basket. ?'s email your Class Rep.
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Get involved with the Gala - it's a great time to volunteer as well!
- Buy your family/business ad in the Centennial Program here.
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Get ready to have a GREAT NIGHT supporting our school with friends!
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LAST CHANCE to Buy An Ad for your Comet Family or Business in the Centennial Program |
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LAST CHANCE!
Don't be left out of our
Centennial Program!!
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.
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE
HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 6TH
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The Oktoberfest Committee is seeking new/additional leads to support the areas of Food Concessions, Tickets and Merchandise at our Oktoberfest. If you love this event and are interested in playing a bigger role in one of RVA's favorite 'fests, please email Gretchen Ridgely at gridgely@saintbenedictschool.org. The Committee will be meeting soon!
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Substitute Teachers Needed |
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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! |
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In case you missed this on social media... |
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For the Health of Our Community |
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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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