• Comet Connection dates... June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6 (then back to weekly for the beginning of the school year!)

During the summer...

The school will be open M-F, but

PLEASE CALL AHEAD.

We have limited staff onsite during the summer and if staff is in one part of the building or has stepped out, we might not be able to hear the front door. Staff also takes vacation over the summer, so to ensure a productive visit to the school, please call ahead.

THANK YOU!

SCHOOL NUMBER: 804-254-8850

Summer Staff:

Sean Cruess - scruess@saintbenedictschool.org

Pam Autry - pautry@saintbenedictschool.org

Gretchen Ridgely - admissions@saintbenedictschool.org

Brian Wingfield- bwingfield@saintbenedictschool.org

We are sad to announce that Miss Rutkowski, our 2nd grade teacher, has decided to accept a position with Richmond Public Schools, and we thank Miss Rutkowski for her service to our school and students. 

Our new 2nd grade teacher will be Miss Cristina Adinaro. Miss Adinaro earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Virginia Tech, where she was very active in the Catholic Campus Ministry. She taught 1st grade last year at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport News and is a member of the Women Youth Apostles, a lay community of women dedicated to Catholic education and youth ministry. Her favorite book is Happy Are You Poor by Thomas Dubay, and she is especially inspired by Ephesians 4:1-2, in which we are urged to live a "life in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love". Miss Adinaro shared that, "I enjoy teaching because I love learning from the childlike faith of my students and getting to share in their joy of learning new things."

Attention Comet Parents! Please consider contributing your time and talents to our wonderful school community in a fun and meaningful way! Please contact Juliette Moehl at 804-564-9032 or juliette.oberry@gmail.com if you are interested or would like additional information. 

PTO Board Openings:

If you are interested in an open PTO Board position, please email Juliette Moehl

Secretary

Treasurer

Volunteer Co-Coordinator

PTO Class Rep Openings:

If you are interested in an open Class Rep position, please email Danielle Kelleher

We currently have one opening each for the following grades: 2, 5, 6, 7

Now is the time to order your

SBCS Sportswear and Spirit Wear!

Youth and adult sizes available. Order now through JULY 10TH!! Order Today!

Legacy P.E. uniform designs are still acceptable.

Contact Juliet D'Agostino with any questions @ julietdagostino@yahoo.com

Thank you to all of the families who participated in our New Family Orientation Zoom! Here is a link to the presentation, which includes all of the information and links you need to help your family get ready for your new school! We've also included a copy of the recording from our Zoom below!

A Few Key Dates and Reminders to Add to Your Calendar:

• Summer Reading Assignments for ALL GRADES 1-8 (Don't put it off - incorporate this good reading into your summer!)
• Prep for Success Guides (for good summer review and prep on grade level, math, Latin and Grammar!)
• School Supply Lists (NEW!!)
• Uniforms
• 23-24 Parent - Student Handbook
• June 15th - Deadline to set up FACTS (Tuition & Incidentals) Account
• July 1st - Deadline to have all new student registration PAPERWORK turned in to Mrs. Autry in the front office. (This includes showing us an original birth certificate.)
• July 30 - Deadline to set up PARENTSWEB Account. (This is your hub for grades, school directory, demerits, absences, Parent Alerts and report cards.)
• Mon. August 21 - Welcome Fair at St. Benedict! (Drop off your school supplies and meet your teachers)
• Tues. August 22 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 
• Monday, August 28th - Virtus Training Zoom - be sure to sign up HERE. (Make sure to select Richmond, VA Diocese in drop down to see this and all other available VIRTUS training dates.) Questions on training? Email bwingfield@saintbenedictschool.org or pautry@saintbenedictschool.org.

We are here to support you every step of the way!

Gretchen Ridgely - admissions@saintbenedictschool.org

(all general school questions)

Pam Autry - pautry@saintbenedictschool.org

(registration paperwork, clinic, Virtus, ASE questions)

Brian Wingfield- bwingfield@saintbenedictschool.org

(all finance, FACTS, tuition and contract related questions)

And don't forget! Summer Hours:

The school will be open M-F, but PLEASE CALL AHEAD.

We have limited staff onsite during the summer and if staff is in one part of the building or has stepped out, we might not be able to hear the front door. Staff also takes vacation over the summer, so to ensure a productive visit to the school, please call ahead.

THANK YOU!

SCHOOL NUMBER: 804-254-8850

Here's some great, free, faith-filled content and links to topics to help us grow in our relationship with God. Here, from Catholic internet evangelist I|M Beggar, an insightful (and creatively shared) perspective on deepening your prayer life. Click on the image below to check it out!

Families - whenever you are in need of basic school information, please check our website! We try to keep everything you need to know easily accessible there. Most information is located under our SCHOOL LIFE tab, but here are some ready links:

Calendar

PARENTS WEB 

FACTS

Past Issues of Newsletter

Uniform Guidelines

School Handbook

School Supplies List (updated for 23-24!)

Summer Reading & Assignments (updated for 23-24!)

Forms

Faculty & Staff Contacts

Online School Directory (log into ParentsWeb, select Directory)

And don't forget to follow us on Social Media!

Instagram

Facebook

Greater Richmond School of Music will be providing Summer Music Programs (Camps and Private Lessons) at a number of locations for summer 2023. Please have a look at the link below and contact GRSM at 804-442-6158 or info@grsm.net with any questions.