Academy of St. Benedict the African
January 8, 2023
Week of January 8, 2023
Dear Families,
The video above has highlights of this week's bulletin.
As we returned to school last week, all scholars and staff members wrote a SMART goal for the new year. As a school community, we gathered and added our goals to our goal catcher. The goal catcher sits in the cafeteria to remind each of us to stay focused on our goal. We know that excellence happens on purpose!
Congratulations to our basketball teams. We had a great Saturday! Our 5/6 team showed tremendous grit as they pulled out a win in a tough double-overtime game. Our 7/8 team was dominant in a 27-6 victory. Most importantly, both teams exemplified. We are better together!
This week all K-8 scholars will take the winter diagnostic on iReady. Please be sure your child is at school on time unless ill. The winter diagnostic provides important growth data on each student and informs future instruction.
On Monday, our Student Leadership Council will meet with me to put the final touches on our Catholic Schools' Week activities. One of special note is our January 31st Family Art and Literature night from 5-7 pm. Families will have fun with art projects, enjoy dinner, and take home a STEM kit. Sign up on this sheet.
The first tax credit scholarship application (covers up to 100% of tuition and tech fees) is Thursday the 12th at 8 AM. Go to Big Shoulders Fund SGO at 7:50 AM (get the kids to school by 7:20 so you have plenty of time to get ready) and be ready! At 8 AM, hit apply and move fast - every second matters! This is for students entering K-8 for the 23-24 school year.
Registration opens for the 23-24 school year on January 17th! The registration fee from 1/17 - 2/10 is just $25! We have lots of incentives! One of special note is that families registering between 1/17-2/10 will receive a $25 gift certificate (per child) to the Spirit Wear Store. The $25 fee must be paid to receive the gift certificate. It's a win-win - You reserve your child's seat for next year, AND you can purchase some spirit wear!
Additionally, if we can get the entire 7th grade Class of 2024 registered, each scholar will receive a Class of 2024 hoodie!
There are incentives for all classes so register early!
Upcoming important Dates:
- January 16th - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - NO SCHOOL
- January 18th - 6:30 PM - Applications for Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship for 2023-2024 school year.
- January 27 - 31st - Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. Code AGIBLD
- January 31st - Family Art & Literature Night from 5-7 pm. Dinner is included! Registration form is here.
- February 23rd -Black History Program 10 AM. (please note, this is a date change)
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In the event of inclement weather, any shifts to e-learning or delays in the opening of the school day will be posted on both the school mobile app and Bloomz. We will also post on www.emergencyclosingcenter.com.
Let's make this week a great week for learning!
Warmly,
Mrs. Farrand
jfarrand@academystbenedict.org
773-776-3316, enter 101 at the voicemail message if needed.
Calendar
The calendar is always accessible on our website and our mobile app.
DATE CHANGE: Our Black History Program is February 23rd at 10 AM
2022-2023 School Calendar
PAWS
Masks!
Five hundred children's disposable face masks (no cloth) will earn 2 PAWS and 1000 masks for 4 PAWS.
The masks can be sent as a gift if you order from Amazon. Please add your name to the gift receipt for proper credit.
Here are some options!
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https://www.amazon.com/HIWUP-Multicolor-Disposable-Children-Colored/dp/B095CGJF4P/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1CLKI072IMQH0&keywords=children%27s+disposable+masks+bulk&qid=1671233889&sprefix=%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-3
Save the Dates!
We recommend that all families apply to both Big Shoulders and Empower Illinois.
Big Shoulders SGO's application date is January 12th at 8 AM. Be on the site bigshouldersfundsgo.org at 7:45.
Empower Illinois' application date is January 18th at 6:30 PM. At 6:30, you can enter some necessary information, and at 7 hit apply.
Over 130 of our scholars have Tax Credit Scholarships this year. It's a great program for families and for the school.
Tuition Payments & Action for Children
It's essential that payments are made as scheduled so that the school can meet its obligations.
Please contact me if you have concerns.
Family Handbook - Addendums have been added
School & Office Hours
Arrival for breakfast 7:15 AM - 7:35 AM
Classes Begin: 7:45 AM (Children not in their seats at 7:45 are marked tardy)
School Ends at 2:45 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 2:00 PM on Wednesdays
Extended Day: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - to reach extended day, call the school and enter 101 at the recording. The late pickup fee is $ 3 per minute per child. Please don't be late.
Office Hours - Every Day - 6:30 - 3:30 and by appointment
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES!
- January 12th - Big Shoulders Fund Tax Credit Application Day - 7:30 AM Sharp Details coming.
- January 13th - Kind Shirt & Kind Action Day
- January 16th - Dr. King's Birthday - no school
- January 17th - Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Opens!
- January 18th - Empower Illinois Application Reservation Day 6:30 PM for 7:00 PM submission. More details are coming.
- January 18th - Midterms go home in grades 3-8.
- January 20th - Spirit Day - Wear your Spirit wear with Jeans or Joggers and gym shoes.
- January 27th - 31st -Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser - proceeds go to our Playground fund
- January 30 - February 2nd - Catholic Schools Week!
- January 30th - Cardinal Cupich visits to bless our new chapel.
- January 31 - Family Art/STEM Night 5-7 pm - SAVE THIS DATE!!!
DATE CHANGE: Black History Program is 2/23 at 10 AM!
Academy of St. Benedict the African
Email: jfarrand@academystbenedict.org
Website: academystbenedict.org
Location: 6020 South Laflin Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 773-776-3316
Facebook: Facebook.com/academystbenedictafrican
Twitter: @asba_chicago