Week of March 27, 2022
Coming up this week....
Masks are recommended for all in-person events, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Monday, March 28th NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development Day)

  • Friday, April 1st:
  • 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted on ParentsWeb

  • Saturday, April 2nd:
  • PTO Spring Clean Up (All slots are full. Thanks for pitching in!)
  • PTO Movie Night (See below to sign up!)

  • Clubs & Sports This Week: Click HERE!

PLANNING AHEAD:

  • Friday, April 1st:
  • 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted
  • DEADLINE FOR BUYING A GALA PROGRAM AD!
  • Saturday, April 2nd:
  • Movie Night - see below!
  • Wednesday, April 6th: DEADLINE FOR BUYING GALA TICKETS!

  • Check out our school calendar on the website HERE!
  • Need a past newsletter? Check out our archives on the website HERE!
Principal's Corner
To reinforce the lessons being taught in our manners programs, we will be encouraging students to practice one particular skill over the course of the week. Last Monday I introduced our first action item, and all week students practiced looking adults in the eye when they were speaking to them and responding to a request with "Yes, Sir" or "Yes Ma'am." For the upcoming week, we will practice picking up after ourselves and looking out for things around us that could be picked up. We hope you will practice these lessons at home each week, as well.

Consecration to the Blessed Mother
At the School Mass this past Friday, we joined Pope Francis and churches throughout the world in consecrating the countries of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of May. At the end of our school day on Friday, we also offered a prayer consecrating our school to Mary. If you would like to do a consecration of your family at home, a prayer of consecration can be found here. This is a beautiful way to remember that Mary is the mother of Jesus, and while on the cross, he gave her to us as a mother through his words to St. John.

Summer Uniform
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.
PTO Upcoming
April 2nd Movie Night!

Doors open at 5pm. We have Horton Hears a Who at 5:30pm and The Sandlot at 7:30pm ready to play for our Double Feature. Bring your blankets and chairs out to the blacktop and don't forget to order your Pizzas, Popcorn and Candy!

Movie Night Order Form

Movie Night Sign Up Genius
Gala - Get Ready to Celebrate!
  • 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 300 tickets, so don't wait to buy yours! We have officially sold out of our tables for 8.
  • Support your class auction basket. ?'s email your Class Rep.
  • Get involved with the Gala - it's a great time to volunteer as well!
  • Buy your family/business ad in the Centennial Program here.
  • Get ready to have a GREAT NIGHT supporting our school with friends!
Purchase Your AD in the Gala Program by APRIL 1
Celebrate this momentous occasion of St. Benedict's Centennial and join our families, faculty, alumni, business neighbors and friends in congratulating our wonderful school for 100 years of service to RVA's children and their families!


Leave your mark in this once-in-a-lifetime Comet publication!

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. 
Have questions or need help with your ad? Contact Gretchen at centennial@saintbenedictschool.org

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS APRIL 1ST
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