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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Volume 16, Issue 7

Admin Team

Mr. J. Figueiredo
Principal
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Mr. M. Anderton
Vice Principal
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Mrs. L. Craftchick
Vice Principal
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Mr. R. Roque
Vice Principal
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Students at schools within the Waterloo Catholic School District will be asked to raise funds to assist The Bridges or to build “Tiny Homes”, through A Better Tent City, from November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023. Tiny Homes will also be placed on each of our secondary school properties so students will have the chance to visualize the cause that they are raising money for.

Raising awareness about the important work done by A Better Tent City (Kitchener-Waterloo) and The Bridges (Cambridge), will also have a positive impact on both organizations and potentially lead to further recognition and fundraising.

Aside from working to provide shelter for underhoused members of our communities, these fundraising efforts will also align with our Catholic Social Teachings, which speak to charitable giving and help foster a society that reflects the principles of justice, compassion, and love for all, particularly the least fortunate among us.
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Better Tent City Sleep Out

If you believe everyone deserves the right to safe and affordable housing, come and take a stand at the Better Tent City Sleep Out!

We'll be joining students at Monsignor Doyle in an overnight event, camping on their lawn on November 30th to raise awareness about homelessness in our community.

If you're interested, come talk to Ms Currie in the math hallway on the 3rd floor for a permission form, and come to a meeting Friday, November 17 in room 310 at the start of lunch.

Looking for a quick way to navigate all things WCDSB for parents?

Check out the Board website for information and information pertaining to Aspen Portal, Brightspace, School Cash Online, Transportation updates, and other resources

https://www.wcdsb.ca/parents/

News from Guidance

Who is your Guidance Counsellor?

Counsellor’s Name

Ext

Last names

Mrs. O’Toole
5190
A – De
Ms. Varriano Lane
5635
Dh – Ho, International students
Mrs. Novakovich
5636
Hu - L
Mr Betik
5633
M - Ri
Mrs. O’Neill
5634
Ro – Z
Administrative Assistant: Ms. McIntosh, ext. 5631

GUIDANCE D2L

For additional information throughout the year, please visit the Guidance D2L page.

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

College and University visits
Colleges and universities have begun! Students are reminded to sign up only for those they are most interested in. Being in class should be their priority. They should not be missing a summative assignment or test to attend a session.

Students who sign up 24 hours before the presentation will be signed out through attendance. Only those signed up ahead of time will be allowed to attend.

An updated list is maintained on the calendar on the school website. To see the complete list go to Student Services, Guidance, Post-Secondary planning, and then click on the Post-secondary Visits tab.

Please speak with your guidance counsellor if you have any questions.

Regional Fairs
Various locations and dates, the next event is November 16, 2023
Can’t make the OUF? Ontario’s universities are coming to you this fall!
The Regional Fairs travel across the province, offering fair-style events that allow you to gather information about Ontario’s universities. Learn about programs, campus life and anything else that may help you decide which Ontario university to choose.
Locations, dates and times are available on the OUF website

Virtual Events
November 22 from 5 to 7pm
Join us for any (or all!) of your virtual information sessions.

Academics

UW Contests this week

This week students in all the grades have the opportunity to participate in the various University of Waterloo math contests, as well as the Bever Computing Challenge. Best of luck to all students participating!

Athletics

Junior Boys Volleyball undefeated and golden!

Our Junior Boys Volleyball team won GOLD this Thursday at D8 finals in our home gym completing their undefeated season. We advance to CWOSSA next Thursday Nov 16th at RIM park.

Alpine Ski Team

All students interested in joining the Alpine Ski team, please see Ms. Spitzig in room 308 or Ms. Krueger in the Phys Ed office to pick up forms and be added to School Cash online. Our season starts on Monday, November 20th in the spin room after school. Hope to see you there!

Sports Results

JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL
St. Benedict CSS 46, Resurrection CSS 43
St. Benedict CSS 49, Woodland Christian HS 27
St. Benedict CSS 40, Resurrection CSS 35

SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL
St. Benedict CSS 52, ES Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 24
St. Mary's HS 48, St. Benedict CSS 34

JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL
St. Benedict CSS 3, Rockway MC 0
St. Benedict CSS 3, Resurrection CSS 1
St. Benedict CSS 3, St. David CSS 1

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL
St. Benedict CSS 3, Resurrection CSS 1
St. Benedict CSS 3, Rockway MC 1
ES Pere-Rene-de-Galinee 3, St. Benedict CSS 2

Clubs

NEW CLUB: Books and Brew

Do you enjoy reading books that can change your life, if you let them? Do you like the idea of being a part of a community of like-minded, open-hearted people? Then welcome to Books and Brew. We meet Fridays at lunch in Portable 8 with Ms. Kukwa Flynn. We’ll choose our book, plan our journey, and have some fun too!!

Other News

News from the Library

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From the librarian’s desk

A reminder to all students that large groups do not belong in the library. Our tables seat a MAXIMUM of 4 to 5 students. If your group is larger than that please find a space in the school cafeteria.
At lunch hour, please do not congregate in the library. Find a seat and if there are no available seats, this means we are at capacity. Please find another spot in the school, or go outside. Groups of students, standing and chatting will be asked to leave.

Resource Spotlight

Need to do research for a class assignment? Don’t forget that St. Bennies Library has many Online Resources to help you! Visit the Online Resources page for access to databases and eBooks.

Featured Idea Exchange Programs

Note: The following events are hosted by Idea Exchange and are not affiliated with St. Benedict or the WCDSB.

Cambridge Therapy Dogs
Back by popular demand! Come visit THREE dog teams on Thursday, November 16
WHERE: CreativeHub Classroom WHEN: 10:30AM to 11:30 AM (school lunch!!)

Teen Triva Drop-In Wednesdays
From now until Christmas Holidays 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Clemens Mill Library From hit TV shows to professional sports, test your trivia knowledge! Drop-in. Prizes to be won!

Retro Game Day
Thursday, November 16 2:00PM to 5:00 PM
Do you love board games, video games like Donkey Kong, Zelda, Mario, Sonic, and Duck Hunt. Come to Clemens Mill Library after school. Drop-in.
This program is presented in partnership with OPERANDi Gaming Community.

Calendar of Events

Thursday, November 16
UW Beaver Computing Challenge
10:35am: Friendship Club
10:35am: HOSA Club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: Seams Sew Easy Club
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: Model UN Club
10:35am: Percussion Ensemble
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
2:15pm: E-car Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
2:15pm: Math Club
2:15pm: Games Club
4:00pm: Jazz Band

Friday, November 17
10:35am: Star Trek Club
10:35am: Better Tent City Sleep Out meeting
2:15pm: Doctor Who club

Monday, November 20
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir

Tuesday, November 21
10:35am: Arts Council
10:35am: Girls Garage club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: DECA Business Club
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
11:00am: Rosary Club

Wednesday, November 22
Midterm Reports Distribution
10:35am: Guitar Club
10:35am: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: E-car Club

Thursday, November 23
10:35am: Friendship Club
10:35am: HOSA Club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: Seams Sew Easy Club
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: Model UN Club
10:35am: Percussion Ensemble
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
2:15pm: E-car Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
2:15pm: Math Club
2:15pm: Games Club
4:00pm: Jazz Band
Friday, November 24
10:35am: Star Trek Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who club

Monday, November 27
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir

Tuesday, November 28
10:35am: Arts Council
10:35am: Girls Garage club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: DECA Business Club
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
11:00am: Rosary Club

Wednesday, November 29
BENN Newsletter release
10:35am: Guitar Club
10:35am: Cosmo Club
2:15pm: E-car Club

Thursday, November 30
10:35am: Friendship Club
10:35am: HOSA Club
10:35am: GSA Club
10:35am: Seams Sew Easy Club
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: Model UN Club
10:35am: Percussion Ensemble
10:35am: Chess Club
10:35am: MCU Club
2:15pm: E-car Club
2:15pm: Concert Band
2:15pm: Math Club
2:15pm: Games Club
4:00pm: Jazz Band

Friday, December 1
10:35am: Star Trek Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who club

Monday, December 4
10:35am: Coding Club
10:35am: SEEC Club
10:35am: Choir

Be sure to check out the calendar on the school website for updates!

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