Academy of St. Benedict the African
January 16, 2023
Week of January 16, 2023
Dear Families,
The video above has highlights of this week's bulletin.
Today we celebrate the birthday and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His impact on our world is wide, meaningful, and deserves celebration. He spoke so many wise words, but the quote that resonates most deeply for me is, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'"
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17th. I'll open the form to take responses first thing in the morning. Once the $25/reg fee per child is paid, you will receive the $25 gift certificate to our spirit store per child! This offer runs through 2/10. There are class incentives, and I've added them below. For our current 7th graders, there is a special incentive. When their whole class is registered, we will order their Class of 2024 hoodies! Register early and ensure a seat! Also, if you refer a new family, you will receive a $300 tuition credit (credited $150 in Dec and May). We will fill up!
Wednesday, our 8th graders, Kindergarteners, and PK4 students will have graduation pictures taken. All children in those grades will be photographed in both their dress clothes and a cap and gown.
This Wednesday, at 6:30 pm, the Empower Illinois Tax Credit application for the 23-24 school year opens. On this application, information can be entered before 7 pm. At 7 PM sharp, hit enter, confirm, and hit enter again - go fast! The next step doesn't require speed - just accuracy! This is for children entering K-8 in the 23-24 school year. If you have a child entering a private/Catholic high school, you should apply for them, too. Always put the oldest child first.
This Friday is a spirit day. Students may wear a St. Benedict shirt or hoodie with jeans or joggers. This is not a dress-down day.
Many of our students are wearing nail polish/acrylic nails, bracelets, and jewelry. This is NOT part of our uniform dress code. Parents, we need your help. Being at St. Benedict requires adherence to our uniform dress code. See the handbook for further clarification.
January 27th -- January 31st is our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. All proceeds will go to our playground fund! Please set up your family's store on our school store using code AGIBLD. See the flyer below!
Catholic Schools Week is fast approaching! This is a celebration for all Catholic Schools around the world! Our schools are special, and this is the week we truly celebrate.
Schedule of events for the week of January 30th:
Monday 1/30 - Cardinal Cupich visits to bless our chapel and attend our Monday morning assembly.
Tuesday (1/31) - Family Art 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
Wednesday (2/1)- We celebrate our Parents! Look for a special treat at drop-off! Classes will play Buddy Bingo in the morning!
Thursday (2/2) - We celebrate our Faculty and Staff! Thank you notes to our staff are always welcome!
Friday (2/3) - We celebrate our students! It's a dress-down day. There will be a special treat at lunch and games in the afternoon!
Clubs this week:
Tuesday: Basketball practice
Wednesday - Basketball skills practice from 2:15-3:15, Dance
Thursday - Cooking Club Grades K-3 3:15-4:00. Register Here (limited to 15)
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.
Special Registration Incentive Through February 10th
Class of 2024 Incentive!
Class Incentive to Register!
Calendar
The calendar is always accessible on our website and our mobile app.
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!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7XJ496?psc=1&smid=AOD5FC0QEATMV&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
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
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 16th - Dr. King's Birthday - no school
- January 17th - Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Opens!
- January 18th - Graduation Pictures: 8th grade, kindergarten and PK4
- 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! - Calendar has been updated.
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