The Buzz

Dear SBPS Parents and Guardians,

Happy Summer!

As we share our final BUZZ of the 2025–2026 school year, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy. It has been a true honor and privilege to serve your families, to partner with you in your children’s education, and to witness their growth—not only academically, but spiritually and personally. Each day, we are reminded of God’s presence in our school, and we give thanks for the many ways He has blessed our community. As Scripture reminds us, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1)

This year has been filled with meaningful accomplishments and moments of grace, and your trust and support have been a tremendous gift. Together, we continue to form young people who are rooted in faith, committed to learning, and called to serve others with love.

This past week, our teachers returned to reflect on the year, analyze student growth, finalize report cards, and continue their important work and collaboration around mastery-based learning (MBL). It was also a time to celebrate the many successes of our students and school community. We are truly blessed with an incredible faculty, and I thank God for their dedication, care, and tireless commitment to our mission.

Final report cards will be sent via email on Friday, June 12. As this marks the completion of our first year of MBL, I encourage you to watch the short video tutorial I’ve prepared before reviewing your child’s report card. I hope it will provide helpful guidance and clarity as you reflect on your child’s progress and growth.

Please also note our summer office hours. The elementary and middle school offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and closed on Fridays. Our preschool office will remain open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Finally, there will be some changes and clarification of DRESS CODE POLICIES for the upper school coming very soon. We want to start the year off right with our young people dressed for learning. Stay tuned. Lands End is having a sale in the coming weeks and we’ll have all the information you need.

Thank you again for a wonderful school year, for your partnership, and for the gift of your children. I pray that your summer months are filled with rest, joy, and time together as a family. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care.

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

• Summer Tutors Available

• Pueri Cantores Youth Choir Rome 2028 Trip Registration Information

• School Calendar 2026-2027

• Middle School 2027 Croatia Travel Opportunity w/Mr. Stare Information

Please find listed below important dates:

• June 12, 2026 - Final Report Cards emailed to parents

• June 14, 2026 - St. Ben’s and St. Andrew’s Eucharistic Procession at after noon Mass

• June 25, 2026 - Sign Up by June 25 for Mr. Stare’s Croatia Trip for early discount

• July 11, 2026 - Feast of St. Benedict Mass and Celebration and the 125th Anniversary Kick Off

• July 16-20, 2026 - Vacation Bible Camp - Rainforest Falls

• July 18-19, 2026 - Garage Sale Drop Off - see more info below

May God bless us all!

Ms. Rachel Gemo, Head of School

Ms. Gemo’s Prayer Corner

Please continue to pray for Ms. Deletioglu, Head of Upper School, who is currently on medical leave. Please pray for a speedy and full recovery.

Please pray for peace in our world.

Giving Thanks For Summer

Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!
Thank you for the warmth of the sun
and the increased daylight.
Thank You for the beauty I see all around me
and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation.
Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family,
and for the more casual pace of the summer season.
Draw me closer to You this summer.
Teach me how I can pray
no matter where I am or what I am doing.
Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence
and light my path with Your Word and Counsel.
As I enjoy Your creation, create in me
a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You. Amen.