MS. RACHEL GEMO, HEAD OF PARISH SCHOOL

MS. RACHEL GEMO,
HEAD OF PARISH SCHOOL

Greetings SBPS Parents and Friends:

I hope everyone had a healthy and joyful spring break. We are now in our last trimester of the year - a trimester that brings, Easter, spring, nicer weather, fun celebrations and more! The last two and a half months of school will go fast so be sure to read the BUZZ for all the upcoming information that you need.

It is time to reenroll for the 2025-26 School Year - please see the post below to read more information. The reenrollment deadline is tomorrow, Friday, March28. We are grateful for all the families who are choosing to reenroll their children here at SBPS!

I included a more comprehensive 2025-26 school year calendar below. My apologies it is later than normal - I thought I had already included it in the post! Hopefully these new dates will help with further planning for the coming school year.

Don’t forget to order your child’s yearbook with personalized pages. The link is below.

I’ve also included details for warm weather uniform which begins on April 15th - I know the kids can’t wait!

We’ve launched registration for our preschool and kindergarten summer camps below - be sure to check out the new themes for this summer.

Finally, we are in need of help for Saturday’s Confirmation reception - please click below and consider supporting this important hospitality event.

Important Gala Updates

🎟️ Final Week to Grab Your GALA Tickets! 🎟️
⏳ Time is running out! This is your last chance to purchase tickets at the current rate for A Night on the Amalfi Coast on Saturday, April 26th, at Rockwell on the River.

👉 Lock in your tickets by April 4th before ticket sales close! 

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has already purchased tickets, donated auction items, or become a sponsor. Your support is what makes this event possible and helps us continue to build an amazing future for our school community!

📩 Have Questions?
The Gala Committee is here to help! Reach out anytime at gala@stbenedict.com.

There’s a lot more important information below. Be sure to check out the following:

  • Early Childhood Summer Camp at St. Ben’s - Details and Enrollment Info

  • Reenrollment information

  • Warm Weather Uniform Reminder

  • Yearbook order and personalized pages

Please find listed below important dates:

  • March 28, 2025 - Re-enrollment Deadline for the 2025-26 School Year - see below for details

  • March 30 and 31, 2025 - St. Benedict and St. Andrews host the annual Lenten mission (click here to learn more about this year’s event)

  • April 1, 2025 - Second Trimester Report Cards sent home

  • April 2, 2025 - 7th Grade Agora Meeting at 6:30PM in Kittler Hall - enter 3911 N Bell

  • April 2, 2025 - 8th Grade Agora Meeting at 6:30PM in Kittler Hall - enter 3911 N Bell

  • April 3, 2025 -8th Grade Confirmation Rehearsal

  • April 4, 2025 - 7th Grade Constitution Day

  • April 5, 2025 - 8th Grade Confirmation in Church - please pray for our Confirmandi

  • April 8, 2025 - Young Inventors Fair for 4th and 5th Grade

  • April 11, 2025 - Living Stations of the Cross presented by 8th Grade - 7PM in Church

  • April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday - Holy Week Begins

  • April 18, 2025 - Good Friday - No School

  • April 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday

  • April 21 2025 - Easter Monday - No School

  • April 22, 2025 - Welcome Back Ms. D!

  • April 22-25- Week of the Young Child

  • April 26, 2025 - Annual Gala at Rockwell on the River - we hope to see you there

  • April 28 to May 2 - AGORA WEEK for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

May God be with us always!

Ms. Rachel Gemo, Head of School

Ms. Gemo’s Prayer Corner

A Prayer of Strength in Fasting (Relying on God Instead of Ourselves)

Scripture: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” – Matthew 4:4 NIV

Prayer: Lord, fasting is hard, but we’re doing it to know You better. Whether we are giving up food, distractions, or habits, we feel the pull of our own desires. But we don’t want to rely on ourselves or anything else. We want to rely on You. Give us strength when we feel weak and grace when we stumble. Remind us that You alone sustain us. Help us use our hunger and longing for something other than You as a reminder to turn our hearts toward You, seeking satisfaction in Your Word and presence instead of temporary things. Amen.