Academy of St. Benedict the African

There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, October 11th.

St. Benedict is offering childcare. There is NO charge for this service.

We offer breakfast, lunch, and snack but scholars have the option to bring lunch and/or snack, provided it follows our allergy and food policy. Scholars may dress out of uniform.

Please note the hours are different than our typical Before & After Care hours:

Start 6:30 am - End 5:15 pm

There will be a late fee of $3 per minute, per child, for students picked up after 5:15 pm

Reserve your spot today by completing this form!

Our team is busy preparing for am amazing Fall Festival, and we need your help!

Anyone who gifts the school a $50 or more gift card to Amazon between today & October 18th will receive 1 PAW! These funds will be used to purchase games, prizes & snacks for the festival.

Please give you donation to Ms. Botello in the Main Office, or email a digital copy to Principal Taylor: jtaylor@academystbenedict.org

As a reminder, each family has six PAWS to complete over the course of the year.

Three of the PAWS must be completed by December 20th.

A charge of $600 will be added to the financial account with a due date of 6/1/24.

Each time a PAW is complete, $100 is credited to the charge.

This is a quick & easy way to earn a PAW while helping to ensure our Fall Festival is fun for all!

2nd GRADE IS CURRENTLY IN THE LEAD! 📙🎃

For each challenge completed by either an individual student or the class as a whole, the homeroom will earn points. The homeroom with the most points at the end of the month will earn FREE GOODIE BAGS! A description of how points will be awarded is included in the flyer image below.

Reading is a vital skill that not only enhances academic performance but also fosters creativity and imagination in our scholars. At our school, we strive to cultivate a genuine love for books by providing an engaging and supportive environment. We believe that reading should be fun and exciting, sparking curiosity and joy in every child. By encouraging a passion for literature, we help our students develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong appreciation for learning. Together, we can inspire them to explore new worlds through reading, making it an enjoyable part of their everyday lives.

Please ensure that any outstanding tuition balances are paid before October tuition payments are due on 10/17. The success of our Catholic school hinges upon the commitment of families to make Catholic education a financial priority, be involved in their child’s education, and make their tuition and fees payment(s) on a timely basis. Please review our Tuition Policy 2024-2025 linked here and contact the Main Office with any questions.

We thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our school community!

• As a reminder, all order forms with accompanying payment are due to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, October 18th, 2024.
• Orders must be picked up from the school on Wednesday, October 30th - just in time for our Fall Festival!

Ask your teacher or swing by the Main Office for additional order forms.

Consistent attendance is crucial for our students' success, as each day of learning builds on the last. Tardiness, absences, and early dismissals can lead to gaps in knowledge and understanding, making it harder for students to keep up with their peers. When parents and guardians partner with us to prioritize attendance, we create a stronger foundation for our scholars’ academic growth. To support this, we’re excited to introduce an attendance incentive program as one of the many ways we will celebrate our students’ achievements. Together, let’s encourage regular attendance and ensure that our children thrive in their learning journey!

The Academy of St. Benedict offers a free breakfast and a lunch program, in which all students are expected to participate. These meals are carefully selected to provide a balanced, well nourished meal. This program is governed by Federal guidelines and overseen by the administrator. In order to continue the free service to the students and families of ASBA, all students will be served this nutritious meal daily. We are unable to accommodate outside food. Exceptions are made only for documented medical reasons, as written and signed by a doctor. Please see Principal Taylor to discuss any such medical documentation. Water, 100% juice, or milk are the only allowed beverages at lunch. Only water is allowed in the classrooms. We provide filtered water bottle filling stations and encourage students to bring a reusable water bottle.

We strive to achieve the Healthy Foods Certification. As such, no restaurant or fast food will be allowed in the building. Once the school day has started at 7:45am, we cannot accept food deliveries of any kind.

We are a nut-free & shellfish-free school.

Email: jtaylor@academystbenedict.org
Website: https://www.academystbenedict.org

Location: 6020 South Laflin St. Chicago, IL 60636

Phone: (773) 776-3316

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