MS. RACHEL GEMO,
HEAD OF PARISH SCHOOL
May 21, 2026 | VOLUME 24 | ISSUE 39
THE BUZZ FROM MS. GEMO | LOWER SCHOOL NEWS - GRADES PRESCHOOL-3
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS - GRADES 4-8 | WEEKLY CALENDAR | HSA
Dear SBPS Parents and Guardians,
Today we gathered in the gym to celebrate our 2026 NAESP National Gold Star School Award! We gave thanks to God, sang the national anthem, listen to our middle school band play, “Eye of the Tiger” and our choir sang “Wonder.” We got teary-eyed when we heard a student testimonial and clapped joyfully and celebrated together! It takes a village to create a Gold Star School - and today we celebrated our teachers, staff and students! What a great way to head into the Memorial Day weekend.
Next week we look forward to celebrating our 8th graders at their graduation, having ICE CREAM together at the HSA Ice Cream Social and spend our last week of May together.
This Sunday, the Easter Season ends with Pentecost - may the Holy Spirit inspire our words and actions to make the world a better place for all.
On Monday, we honor those who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. Let us give thanks to God for their bravery and their ultimate sacrifice as we enjoy the holiday that kicks off the summer season. For those of you who are traveling this weekend, please be safe and we look forward to seeing everyone back again on Tuesday.
As always, thank you for your partnership in nurturing both the faith and growth of our students. We are grateful to walk this journey with you.
There’s a lot more important information below. Be sure to check out the following:
Field Day Information
Fall Bengal Athletics 2026 Sports Registration
Children’s Choir Rome Trip Travel Virtual Info Session - Tuesday
Please find listed below important dates:
May 25, 2026 - No School for Memorial Day
May 26, 2026 - 2028 Pueri Cantores Travel Meeting at 7PM via ZOOM - link is posted below
May 28, 2026 - HSA Ice Cream Social 5-7PM
May 29, 2026 - 8th Grade Graduation in Church at 7PM
June 1 and 2, 2026 - Spirit Shop Uniform Donation Drop Off at Dismissal
June 3, 2026 - Last Day of PK and K
June 4, 2026 - Field Day for grades 1-7
June 5, 2026 - Last Day of School 11:30AM Dismissal
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.
Pentecost Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit,
fill our hearts and renew our faith.
As we celebrate Pentecost,
inspire us to live as followers of Jesus—
with courage, kindness, and love.
Guide us in all we do,
and help us bring peace and joy
to our school community.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.