The Weekly Buzz
March 13, 2023 WELCOME BACK!
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 14
Rising 3rd Chapel + Chat Prospective Families
5pm: EYC (Episcopal Youth Community)

March 15
Rising K Chapel + Chat Prospective Families
5:30pm: Episcopal Schools Collective Workshop (details below)

March 16
Rising 6th Chapel + Chat Prospective Families

March 18
All Star Stingers (PA Event)

March 21
9am Virtual PA Meeting
March 23
Track Meet vs Cartersville

March 29
6pm AAPAG (nave)- see below

March 31
Spirit Wear Day

April 7-10 No Classes
Easter Break

April 11-12 No Classes
Parent/Teacher Conferences

April 13
Classes Resume
Track Meet: Private School Championships

April 28
Annual Gala & Fundraiser
Black History Month Student Assembly
Our celebration of Black History Month culminated in an amazing all-school student assembly on February 28, where the Harlem Renaissance was brought to life for our Stingers! Students and teachers experienced the rhythms, rhymes and visual artistry of artists in our community who have been inspired by this important period in African American history.

Thank You to our Talented Guests:
Poetry and Prose: Mama Koku, storyteller and poet
Painting: Emmy Marshall, local painter
Jazz: Avery Dixon, America's Got Talent saxophone player 
What a truly inspirational month of learning about the Harlem Renaissance and celebrating Black History with all our families!
Thank you to each of the dedicated members of our Black History Month Committee, and especially to our esteemed Chair, Natalie Davis Huntley. We would also like to thank all our teachers, parents, and families who participated in and contributed to our month of learning as we showcased The Harlem Renaissance: A Celebration of Black Art.
8th Grade Chapel Talks
Every year, our amazing 8th graders participate in Chapel Talks, where they share their St. B's experience prior to graduation. A lot of preparation goes into this, and the results are always heartfelt and inspiring.

Next up: Evie B., Caroline C., and Kate S. will share their stories this Thursday.

Please take a moment to send them good vibes as they prepare!
Congratulations to Chloe T. and Jack M. for delivering their 8th Grade Chapel Talks before the break.
Chapel + Chat for Prospective Families THIS WEEK!

Families of prospective students are invited to attend Chapel + Chat with St. B's sessions being held March 14-16 in the Nave.

Read more about these grade-level specific events HERE and help us spread the word to families that you know who might be interested in joining our Stinger Community!
It's Not Too Late To Register: FREE Workshop this Wednesday
"How do we talk to children about race?" is the question Ali Michael, Ph.D., has been working to answer for over a decade. This workshop is for parents, community members, and educators who want to raise children to be contributing members of a healthy multiracial society.

Helping All Children Navigate a Racialized World
Dr. Ali Michael
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
5:30-6:00 pm - Reception
6:00-7:30 pm - Presentation
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School/Humanities Building
805 Mount Vernon Hwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

This in-person workshop is sponsored by the Episcopal Schools Collective, including St. Benedict's, St. Martin's, and Holy Innocents' Episcopal Schools. Register here. There is no cost to attend.
We hope you will join us!
EYC is Back: Join us Tuesday Nights in March
About EYC: this youth group is open to all 6th-12th Graders, and meets on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm. Please RSVP for any week that your student plans to attend so we know how much pizza to order. Hope to see you there!
Tomorrow, March 14 - Come ready to play "Good Cop/ Bad Cop". This is a game based on a psychological tactic used in interrogation and negotiation, in which a team of two people take opposing approaches to the subject.

March 21 - Come learn How to Play Chess. What is chess? Chess is one of the oldest and most popular board games. It is played by two opponents on a checkered board with specially designed pieces of contrasting colors, commonly white and black. The objective of the game is to capture the opponent's king.

March 28 - Come ready to play the popular board game Taboo. The goal of Taboo is to correctly guess as many target words as a team as possible. In each turn, a member of one team (the speaker) gave clues about the target word, and the other team members (guessers) tried to guess the target word.

RSVP HERE for all March events!
Stingers Squad Unplugged:
Spring Break Edition!

Our students enjoyed making Spring crafts, taking nature walks, making their own tie-dye shirts, and grooving with GymGoKids teacher, Ms. Destiny, during their in-house field trip!


Hope you can join us for our next event: Stingers Unplugged: Easter! Registration is NOW OPEN. Click HERE for details and to register.
Pictured: Stingers Unplugged Making Glow in the Dark Jars during Spring Break
Register For Summer Camps

Summer Camps are filling quickly! Secure a spot for your Stinger, and spread the word to friends and neighbors!


Not sure which camps to choose? Check out our brochure to see the exciting lineup of favorites as well as NEW options available this summer.

Learn more and hear from our new Director of Auxiliary Programs, Dr. Caroline Diaz, here!

This year, St. B's will also offer extended before and after care for families needing extra time to maximize convenience for parents.
African American Parent Affinity Group to Meet March 29- Join Us!
The AAPAG (African American Parent Affinity Group) is meeting on Wednesday, March 29, at 6pm in the nave. There will be childcare with pizza included. Please RSVP for childcare by emailing stingerssquad@stbs.org.

The AAPAG began in 2017 with African American parents interested in meeting to discuss their family's experiences at St. B’s. They named the group and met once or twice a year until COVID restrictions eliminated group meetings. So this will be our first meeting since COVID restrictions have been reduced.
Our DEIB consultant, Dr. Tiffany Russell (www.tiffanyrussellphd.com), will lead this group. Affinity groups are vital in ensuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. Tiffany is also interested in hearing from anyone interested in starting any parent affinity group. Please email her at tiffany.s.russell@gmail.com.
NEWS & INFO FROM YOUR PARENT ASSOCIATION
All Star Stingers Skate Saturday

All Stingers are welcome to join our All Star Stingers Skate Social this weekend!

WHEN? Saturday March 18 from 2pm to 4pm
HOW? RSVP and Purchase Tickets HERE

There are two ticket purchase options:

  • $5 Entry Only, Non-Skating Adult
  • $25 Participant Ticket (Student OR Adult) includes skates, 1 slice of pizza & 1 drink

We are looking forward to this fun FAMILY event! Please note, at least one guardian must attend with student. This is NOT a drop-off event for any age. Questions? Email pa@stbs.org
Glover Park Brewery in Marietta
Gala Tickets Purchase Link is NOW OPEN!

Get your Gala tickets HERE and join us for our 6th Annual Gala & Fundraiser, Friday, April 28, from 7-10pm at Glover Park Brewery.

There's still time to donate something for our Silent Auction, which is always an exciting part of our night together. Just fill out this simple form and we'll take it from there!

Want to be an event insider? Our amazing committee could still use some additional volunteer help. Please email pa@stbs.org and we'll find a spot for you on our team, whether you have a little or a lot of time to give!
Upcoming PA Events

All Star Stingers Skate Social- March 18

March Virtual PA Meeting- 9am March 21
*Missed February Meeting? Click here!

2023 Annual Gala- April 28 Glover Park Brewery

May Day 2023- May 25- volunteers needed!

Activate your PA Membership today by getting involved in any of the events listed above!
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