And so proud of their continued accomplishments after they leave us!!

Our Hector Gibes-Lee graduates this year from Benedictine and was named their 22-23 Salutatorian! Hector has a 4.492 GPA. He currently serves as the battalion inspector general and senior class president. Hector is a member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Court. Hector will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point next year where he will begin his undergraduate studies. Way to go, Comet!

• Please remember to return your family registration packets ASAP (they were due May 12)

• Tuesday, June 6, 8th Grade GRADUATION! 5:30pm-7:30pm, @ Church

• Tuesday, June 6 - Last Day for Junior Kindergarten

• Tuesday, June 6 - Last Day for Yay Lunch

• Wednesday, June 7 - 12:30 Dismissal; FIELD DAY! WEAR YOUR HOUSE SHIRT!! NO Lunch: Last Day of ASE

• Thursday, June 8 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Closing School Mass @ 9:30am; Closing School Assembly @ 10:30am; NO LUNCH; NO ASE. 11:00am; Dismissal for ALL STUDENTS from Church.

Summer Reminder:

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

Our 8th Grade Graduation will be held this Tuesday evening starting at 5:30pm. We'd like to congratulate the St. Benedict Class of 2023! Please keep our soon-to-be graduates in your prayers as they prepare to move on to high school. 

Aaryanna Aryeh (Saint Gertrude High School)

Randy Barrera (Benedictine College Preparatory)

Tommy Bergin (Benedictine College Preparatory)

Lila Britt (Saint Gertrude High School)

Will D'Agostino (Benedictine College Preparatory)

Marianne Davis (Saint Gertrude High School)

Olivia Goodell (Robert G. Cole High School)

Charles Hughes (Open High School)

Olivia Jenkins (Hanover High School)

Hyun Ju (St. Christopher's School)

Valentina Loaiza (Saint Gertrude High School)

Ryan Mariscalco (Trinity Episcopal School)

Noah Mikkelson (Veritas School)

Lis Montoya Alvarez (The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School)

Diego Pelaez Luna (Benedictine College Preparatory)

Owen Priest (Benedictine College Preparatory)

Thomas Ridgely (Benedictine College Preparatory)

Eric Wagner (Atlee High School)

Lemma Wheatley (Veritas School)

A Note to Our Graduates (and Parents)...👍

We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments! One of our parents recently shared her son's placement results for his freshman year of high school to thank us for the preparation he received at St. Benedict. We love to hear about your success stories in and out of the classroom! You will always be a valued part of our school and its history! So, (parents & graduates) PLEASE keep in touch with your little parochial school home at St. Benedict directly and/or through social media. We love you, and we can't wait to hear about all of the exciting things you'll be doing! ❤️❤️❤️

LAST CHANCE! End of Year School Survey

Parents! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE AMAZING FEEDBACK. If you haven't done so yet, please help us with this last important item: Our End-of-Year Parent Survey The survey should only take 5-10 minutes of your time, and you can earn points for your House! Please complete surveys no later than Wednesday, June 7. Thank you for your help and support!

PTO Hours

Parents, please be sure you have recorded your PTO volunteer hours by JUNE 9th.  Remember that you enter your volunteer hours yourself through the ParentsWeb portal. You can connect to ParentsWeb here or through the link on the school website. Once you have entered your login and password, select "Family - Family Home" from the menu on the left side of the page. There will be a box in the middle of the page labeled "Service Hours" showing your recorded service hours for your entire time at St. Benedict. To add hours, click the "Add" button in the top right-hand corner of that box. Please let the school office know if you have any trouble.

The PTO has done a wonderful job of promoting all service opportunities throughout the year. If you are still shy of your 25 service hours there are a few opportunities left. Click on the link below to sign up and if you have any questions, please email Gretchen Ridgely at gridgely@saintbenedictschool.org. Thank you!!

2022-2023 Yearbooks - Once they're gone, they're gone!

We have a limited number of copies available. (Last year we sold out!)

All Yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, June 5th and students will be able to sign their classmates yearbooks at our Popsicles on the Playground event that day! $30/yearbook.

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

A new section where we'll share some great, free, faith-filled content and links to topics to help us grow in our relationship with God. Here, from Ascension Presents, Father Mark-Mary and Father Malachy (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) talk about getting distracted during prayer and what to do about it. Click on the image below to check it out!

Parents and Students! Have you misplaced your fleece or lunch box? How about that water bottle? Please check our Lost and Found closet in the Cafeteria . All remaining items will be donated to charity the last week of school.

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.