“As s sign of my this everlasting covenant which I am making with you and with all living beings, I am putting my bow in the clouds. 2019-2020 Registration Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now open to currently enrolled families. Registration packets with all updated information were sent home last week. Open House is THIS Sunday, February 24, 2019 at which time enrollment will be open to new families. This year we had waiting lists in 5 of our grades and some of our families did not have a place reserved for them because we did not receive registration materials in time. Please return family registration card, tuition application and $100 registration fee as soon as possible so your child’s place at St. Benedict Catholic School is ensured!

“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”                                                                                            Hebrews 3: 7-8                                                                         Each year, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) encourages the Catholic schools in the United States to set aside a week to celebrate.  Catholic Schools Week helps us focus on the value Catholic education provides to our students and their families and well as the contributions to our church, our community and our nation.  This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.”  Activities for students, families, parish communities and teachers are being planned for January 27 – February 3, 2019 and a list of events will be sent home in next week’s Thursday envelope.  We look forward to celebrating with you!

“I thank my God for all the memories I have of you. Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy.” Philippians 1:3-4 My heart is filled with joy as I have received so many remembrances and expressions of sympathy on the loss of my sweet mom! She was a woman of great faith and always helped me not only in life but also in my vocations as teacher and principal. She always had encouraging advice and guidance for me as we spoke often about the needs and challenges my students have faced over the years. She loved hearing my stories about the cute and clever things that students have done and said at school. My mom was also a constant source of prayer for the many families and children I have served, even though she never personally knew the vast majority of them. Thank you …

“I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace he has given you through Christ Jesus.” I Corinthians 1:4 Thanks to all the families who have returned to school the requested beginning of the year forms. If you have not yet done so, please return them as soon as possible. State and Federal Programs St. Benedict Catholic School (as well as other non-public schools in the state of Ohio) has access to some state and federal funding for educational programs for our students. Though the funding is limited, it provides us opportunities like our wonderful school nurse, counselor, speech therapist and intervention specialist as well as Title I teachers that we otherwise may not have. The formula for funding requires an accurate account of low income family eligibility. While we recognize this as being very sensitive, it truly benefits the entire school population. We pledge to …

“We can never thank God enough for all the joy you give us as we rejoice in God’s presence.” 1 Thessalonians 3:9 As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, I would like to personally take a moment to share my deep gratitude and respect for the teachers and support staff at St. Benedict Catholic School. They unselfishly give of their time, talent, and treasure to carefully nurture the gifts God has given to our students, not only academically but spiritually and emotionally as well. It is an honor for me to serve with all of our teacher-ministers and staff every day. Thank you for all the parental support given them all through the year. Registration Classes for the 2018-2019 school year are quickly filling. PLEASE return your registration packet as soon as possible to ensure your student continues to receive the quality education and faith formation that St. Benedict Catholic …