Week of May 29, 2023
Dear Families,
It's hard to believe that we are in the last two weeks of the 22-23 school year! This is a very busy week!
Tuesday - 1:30 PM Extended Day Show - All are welcome
Wednesday - 8th Grade Breakfast and Last Day of School for Class of 2023
Thursday - Candle & Ribbon 1 pm - Grades 7 & 8 - this is a ticketed event
Friday - Graduation Practice 9 AM at St. Benedict the African Church
Spirit Day- All students
Field Day for grades PK -7 - 12:30-2:30
Saturday - Class of 2023 Graduation 10 AM at St. Benedict the African Church - This is a ticketed event.
We will welcome a new class of Alumni on Saturday, with the Class of 2023 graduating.
While we do have many different events, the days are dominated by continued learning and growth. We believe that every minute matters, and we are capitalizing on that belief over the next two weeks. Please have your children to school on time.
In order for PK4, K, and 8th-grade students to participate in graduation (and 8th-grade activities), all financial matters must be cleared, including PAWS, before 6/1 for 8th grade and 6/8 for PK/K. Please call the office if you have questions.
Students may wear their navy blue walking shorts (which should go close to the knee) as the weather is warmer. Any day the weather is good, students will be outside. Please be sure that your child is dressed in the proper uniform each day. It's important to follow the rules and expectations. As a reminder, gym shoes are required every day for every student. Jewelry is NOT allowed.
Following the school behavior expectations are part of the agreement families make when choosing St. Benedict. Children should be working to be respectful, responsible, safe, and kind all day, every day. This creates the best learning environment. Please discuss this with your child.
Over 220 children are registered, including many new students! We will have waiting lists. As a matter of fact, 3rd grade is about 2 students away from moving to a wait.
As you register, I will work with each family to ensure a financial contract that works for the family and the school. Contracts will be out in June. The office is focused on getting the accounts cleared for this year.
Also, if you refer a new family, you will receive a $300 tuition credit (credited $150 in Dec and May). We will fill up! Use this link: https://forms.gle/mGCqKp9M5YAgxhj48. It's also on the app!
Empower Illinois and Big Shoulders SGO are continuing to make awards for the 23-24 school year. Keep an eye on your email if you applied. Time is of the essence! As a reminder, each family may only accept one tax credit scholarship. If you are awarded both BSF and EI, select one (they're both the same).
Updated supply lists are available at school. I'm working to get the lists on the website and app. All grade 3rd- 8th-grade students must have a Chromebook case to protect the Chromebook. A 13" case will work! The family tech fee only covers one Chromebook. If a child breaks one due to carelessness, the family will be charged for the replacement. All chrome chargers must be returned to school this week.
Please keep sick children home. Keep home COVID tests on hand so children can be tested in the event they have symptoms. As a school, we have done an excellent job keeping everyone well. We have a shared commitment to the school community to keep everyone well.
Physicals are needed if your child is entering K, 2, or 6 or will play Flag Football in the fall or basketball in 23-24. Make those appointments now and send the forms in asap!
Upcoming important Dates:
- May 30th - Extended Day Performance - 1:30 PM
- May 31st - 8th grade breakfast - 8th grade's last day of school
- June 1st - Candle and Ribbon - 1:00 pm
- June 3rd - 8th Grade Graduation - St. Benedict the African Church 10 AM
- June 9th - Last Day of School - NO extended day
- August 10th - 8th Annual First Responder BBQ 11-1
- August 16th - New Family Orientation 4 pm - 6 pm
- August 18th - Back to School Ice Cream Social and Playground Blessing 12-2 pm
- August 22nd - First Day of School - 1:45 Dismissal - No AfterCare
Please see the image below for the last day of school events on June 9th.
As you do some spring cleaning, don't forget that we have a collection bin in our parking lot for clothing and shoes. Filling that bin results in trees being planted while helping those less fortunate.
All Wednesdays are dress-down days for students in K-7 who are registered for next year. All Fridays are Spirit Days!
I look forward to the excitement of the next two weeks!
Warmly,
Mrs. Farrand
jfarrand@academystbenedict.org
773-776-3316, enter 101 at the voicemail message if needed.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES!
- May 30th - Extended Day Performance - 1:30 PM
- May 31st - 8th grade breakfast - 8th grade's last day of school
- June 1st - Candle and Ribbon - 1:00 pm
- June 3rd - 8th Grade Graduation - St. Benedict the African Church 10 AM
- June 9th - Last Day of School - NO extended day
23-24 School Year
- August 10th - 8th Annual First Responder BBQ 11 AM -1 PM (volunteers needed)
- August 16th - New Family Orientation 4 pm - 6 pm (Volunteers needed)
- August 18th - Back to School Ice Cream Social and Playground Blessing 12-2 pm
- August 22nd - First Day of School - 1:45 Dismissal - No AfterCare
Academy of St. Benedict the African
