We invite you to come learn about our amazing little school at the upcoming “Open House,” Tuesday March 13,  from 9:30-11:30, 1-2:30,  5:30-7:30. There is plenty of parking  available in the lot across the street from St. Raphael Parish on Ferry St. and you will find the main entrance to our school on Third Street.     

 Meet our principal Sr. Betty Roy she will give tours and you’ll be able to observe our classes.   You will have an opportunity to visit classrooms and meet the individual teachers. Your children are welcome to join you. Also, you may attened mass at St. Raphael’s with us. This a regular Tuesday activity at noon; we would love to have you there.

If you are unable to make it to   this scheduled open house, please contact Sr. Betty at 603-669-3932 or at  principal@stbenedictacademy.org.  She will gladly schedule an tour at a time convenient for you, so that you may visit the school, see the classrooms and have all your questions answered.

Nationwide  the past  5 years have brought us  171 NEW  Catholic schools. Here in New Hampshire we have 28 schools with 6,950 enrolled. What are these students  experiencing that other may not?

Include Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith, balanced curriculum that includes art, music, language, and fitness, strong preparation for further education, safe and disciplined environment, and individual attention in a caring community to just name a few.  This is all according to the National Catholic Educational Association.

Here at St. Benedict Academy we embody all of these. This year’s Catholic Schools Week will showcase a few. Our outreach project is to benefit the Manchester Animal Shelter. As we strive to protect all of God’s creatures. Barnes & Noble book fair is a yearly event to help raise funds for our school. We encourage all who attend to help by simply making their normal purchases and using a voucher when cashing out. All sales via internet even your cousin in California will count towards our event as long as the Book Fair number is used-can be found on the voucher. Even that cup of coffee in the café!

See our parent page for downloads of vouchers (under ‘Fundraising’) and click Catholic Schools Week above  for a complete list of events.

 Saint Benedict Academy’s  3^rd /4^th grade basketball team wins FOURTH straight game…The third and fourth grade basketball team has won their 4^th game in as many outings. They have gotten progressively better each game as they face stiffer competition with a thriller coming up on January 21^st against St Catherine’s Parish Team at 9:00 AM. Liam, Caleb, Tom, Patrick, David, Paul, Ridge, all fourth graders and in their 4^th year of basketball have been joined by 3^rd graders Mia, Hannah, Tom, Aluel, Meghan and Theresa. Coaches Peter, David ,and Dan have noted how hard they work at weekly practice to improve their skills as they prepare for each game and how they arrive focused and ready to play on game day.

Enthusiastic fans have been very supportive over the season with parents, teachers Mrs. Hauck, Mrs Johnston, and Principal Sister Betty at many games. Over the holidays many siblings including some alumni basketball scholar siblings of Caleb, Patrick, Paul, and Tom  have made it to the game, just a little jealous that they were not on the floor playing!

It has been an exciting season and is only half way through. “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose” Go crusaders!

This year’s Christmas concert is shaping up to be one of our best!  December 14 at 6:00pm the Poinsettias will be in full bloom, candles will light your way as you enter the church and the pews will be packed. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins and neighbors make for a joy-filled church so be sure to arrive early. All students are expected to attend and should arrive at 5:45 via the back cafeteria door. Everyone else should wait at the front of the church for the doors to open. Don’t forget your cameras and camcorders!

At Saint Benedict Academy the fourth grade class started  a walking project. Our goal is to walk the length of the whole state.  We walk every day, and in every class, without ever leaving our school. Right now we are walking through a farm town in northern New Hampshire.  We went on Google earth and looked up Pittsburg, NH. That is where we are right now.  Pittsburg looks like a small town. Most of the houses are right off the main road. Pittsburg has lots of wildlife and plants ; some of my classmates think they may want to live there.  Pittsburg is big in size but small in population. this has been so exciting to use our pedometers to track how many miles we walk. This has been the best part of my year here at SBA!

Saint Benedict Academy is always looking to educate the whole child. We have an excellent academic program and several co-curricular activities. Thanks to  volunteers,  we have established a 5th/6th grade boys basketball team. The 3rd/4th grades have a large team that is eager to hit the courts.  Also, a cheerleading squad has been organized for this school year . Thank you to all of our  volunteers who dedicate their time and talents. These are just some of the ways SBA builds up God’s Kingdom!!

The Great American SpellCheck is in full bloom here at Saint Benedict Academy. Students study grade-specific word lists and collect pledges from family and friends for every word they spell correctly in the Great American SpellCheck. Students improve their spelling skills and our school enjoys the financial benefits! Be on the look out for additional updates.

This is our 3^rd year partnering with New Hampshire Institute of Art. SBA is looking forward to this week’s visit from New Hampshire Institute of Art’s future teachers. On Thursdays students from grades k-6 will meet with teachers and students and be exposed to various art techniques, artist, and the chance to use a variety of media including clays, pastels, and acrylics. NHIA always brings such enthusiasm and energy that our students can’t help but to enjoy each moment of this new adventure.

In an effort to get to know our great state of New Hampshire, Mrs. Hauck’s fourth grade students will be walking the equivalent of the distance from the Canadian border to our border with Massachusetts.  A generous SBA family donated the pedometers to the fourth grade so each student wears one during the school day.  As the students progress in their walking mileage, they use their laptops to “Google Earth” where they would be along the journey. 
 
Students began their “walk” in Chartierville, Canada just north of the border.  As they walked south they watched Google Earth for signs of the border station.
 
“The students were so excited when we had actually crossed the border into the United States and they could go in on Google Earth and see the actual Border Station with the United States flag waving.  They all cheered!”  said Mrs. Hauck. 
 
Students look at the towns, landscape, and local attractions all along the way through several websites, and they hope to arrive in in Nashua by spring.  While it is a fun way to combine technology with learning, students also get the experience of increased exercise and lots of fun!!

Peace Day Prayer:

Weather permitting we will gather in the playground at 8:00am.