Week of November 16, 2026
We are only 7 school days away from a break! I know that we all need this time to recharge, relax, and spend time away. Please try to get as much work done as you can before break so that you can leave here on November 24 with only holiday-related tasks on your to-do-list. Work will always be there waiting for us. Fun is fleeting. The trimester ends on December 11 and report cards are about a month away. There are no special schedules this week. We can do this!
This is going to be a shocking revelation - the Archdiocesan Benchmark window opens on November 18, 2026, and I have ZERO information. I have unanswered emails and unanswered texts. I found nothing in the site they shared for benchmarks in June. We are not going to worry about this at all right now because it is obviously top secret information that is not ready to be revealed. We have until the 4th of December before the imaginary window closes. Stay tuned.
Since I forgot AGAIN, our next drill will be an unannounced External Lockdown Drill on Monday. Feel free to yell at me in Group Me if I have not done this by 11:00 AM. Please be sure that your doors are locked at all times so that you simply need to move the magnet strip.
We will have a Faculty Meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 3:15 PM in the St. John the Baptist Room. As I mentioned last week, my doctor bumped me from a time and day that was convenient to my schedule to a time and day that was convenient for her schedule. You all know how this goes. I apologize for any disruption to your schedule.
Words of Wisdom for the Week
“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness.” - St. Gianna Beretta Molla
Virtue for the Month of November: Courtesy
Our theme this year is “Let us love one another for love comes from God.” This ties in with the Archdiocesan dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our virtue for this month is courtesy. Do you see anyone going out of their way to hold doors or being polite? It is our hope that the students will recognize those who shine the light of virtue as they strive to be witnesses of God’s love. Any teacher or staff member may nominate any student for our virtue wall of fame in the main lobby. Here is the Virtues program: Virtues Program.
What is Happening?
Monday 11/16/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM
Dr. Carnuccio will not be here today for classes
Morning Duty
Car: Jacqui/Carly
Bus: Madelyn
Hall: Mary Ellen/Pat
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Sarah/Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Madelyn
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Meghan
Grades 5-8: Jen
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - 1st - Honors Math
Bus Door: 8th/Art Crowd Control: Meghan
CARES Line: Louise
Tuesday 11/17/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Photo Retakes & 8th Grade Graduation Photos @ 8:30 AM
Sister Hannah will not be here today for classes
Morning Duty
Car: Emily B./Andrew
Bus: Sarah
Hall: Louise/Amy M.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Amy M./Pat
Grades 1-4: Carly/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Emily B.
Grades 1-4: Lori
Grades 5-8: Maria F.
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - 5th - 3B
Bus Door: Art/1st Crowd Control: Andrew
CARES Line: Jen
Wednesday 11/18/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Faculty Prayer in Lobby @ 7:40 AM
Grades 6, 7, & 8 Trip to Frozen Jr. at BSHS
Sister Hannah, Dr. Carnuccio, Amy Laughlin, and Senora Gomez will not be here for classes today
Kate leaving @ 2:15 PM
Morning Duty
Car: Meghan/Jen
Bus: Sarah
Hall: Maria D./Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Maria D./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Lori
Grades 5-8: Kate
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Madelyn
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Louise (CFA) - 6th - 4th
Bus Door: 8th/Art Crowd Control: Sandi
CARES Line: Madelyn
Text names for car line to Andrew Shirker
Thursday 11/19/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Parent Meeting with Sister Pat McCormack at 6:00 PM (Social Hall)
Grade 8 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM (Zoom)
Morning Duty
Carline: Maria F./Amy L.
Bus: Lori
Hall: Sandi/Emily G.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Meghan/Jacqui
Grades 5-8: Maria F./Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce
Grades 1-4: Carly
Grades 5-8: Andrew
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 5th - 3A
Bus Door: 3B/6th Crowd Control: Emily B.
CARES Line: Carly
Friday 11/20/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Morning Duty
Car: Sandi/Louise
Bus: Melissa
Hall: Mary Ellen/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Maria D./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Amy L./Kate
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Virginia
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Pat/Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Jacqui
Grades 5-8: Sandi
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - PE - 4th
Bus Door: 3A/2nd Crowd Control: Andrew
CARES Line: Emily B.
You may leave as soon as you are finished today!
Notes for November
11/17/26 Photo Retakes & 8th Grade Photos @ 8:30 AM
11/18/26 Benchmark Testing Window Opens
11/18/26 Faculty Meeting @ 3:15 PM
11/19/26 Parent Meeting with Sister Pat McCormack @ 6:00 PM
11/25/26 No School
11/26/26 Happy Thanksgiving
11/27/26 No School
11/29/26 First Sunday of Advent
Thank you for all you do to bring love to our school community!
