Week of May 15, 2023
Dear Families,
I hope all of the amazing women who are part of our scholars' lives had an amazing Mother's Day.
Thank you to all who helped us celebrate our teachers and staff last week. We have an amazing team!
This week our scholars are completing their iReady diagnostic testing. Please ensure that scholars are on time for school so each may do their best. Excellence happens on purpose!
Did you buy your Sneaker Ball tickets? The dance is this Friday, the 19th! This family dance is $7/per person (adults & children). It should be a fun night - we have a DJ, photo booth, food, fun, and fellowship! Please join our Parent Association Club page on Bloomz - Use code 4EFTYJ
We still need donations - see the list on the Parent Page!
If you can help assemble tables and move out older desks, please come to school Tuesday, May 16th, at 8 AM!
On Thursday, we have an all-school liturgy at 9 AM. Please feel free to join us! That will be followed by a special bbq for our 7th and 8th graders.
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 5/26. 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.
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 200 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.
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 making 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 hope to get them on to the website this week. All grade 3rd- 8th-grade students must have a Chromebook case to protect it. A 13" case will work! Please start shopping for that!
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:
- This week - iReady testing
- May 18th - Whole school liturgy - 8th grade bbq
- May 19th - Sneaker Ball 5-7 pm
- May 24th- Extended Day Jr. High Singers to BSF Humanitarian Dinner 2:30 PM - 9 PM
- May 25th - DePaul Student Leader Celebration at DePaul
- May 25th - 8th Grade Retreat @St. Benedict the African Church - due to bus issues, students must be dropped off by 9 and picked up at the church at 2. This is mandatory to graduate.
- May 26th - 8th Grade Class trip - Students will be using a bus
- May 26th - Field Day for grades PK - 7.
- May 30th - Extended Day Performance - 1:15 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
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!
Let's make this week a great week for learning and testing!
Warmly,
Mrs. Farrand
jfarrand@academystbenedict.org
773-776-3316, enter 101 at the voicemail message if needed.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES!
- May 15th - NO school -no childcare
- May 18th - 8th Grade BBQ with Deacon GIll
- May 19th - SNEAKER BALL 5-7 pm - tickets on sale now!
- May 26th -Field Day PK3-7th grade. 8th-grade trip
- May 30th - Extended Day Performance
- May 31st - Last day of school for 8th grade, 8th grade Breakfast
- June 1st - 1pm Candle & Ribbon - 7th and 8th Grade
- June 3rd - 10 AM 8th Grade Graduation - St. Benedict the African Church
- June 8th - PK 3 Last Day of School
- June 9th - Last Day of School - no afterschool care
Academy of St. Benedict the African
