UPCOMING EVENTS  

2025 JOG-A-THON

It's time to get your jog-a-thon fundraising on! Here's what you need to know for this year's fundraiser:

Funds go towards a new basketball hoop and additional playground equipment! 

1. Find your student's page here on Membership Toolkit under My Account > My forms and paperwork. Scroll down to Fundraising Campaigns.
2. Personalize your student's photo, fundraising goal, and message to donors.
3. Email the page to friends and family, or share on social media, to start raising money. Sharing links available on the student fundraising page.

Come cheer on our students during the jog-a-thon running events!

Preschool & PreK: Wednesday, June 11 at 11:15 AM (on school grounds)

Kindergarten - 7th Grade: Thursday, June 12 from 9 - 11 AM (at Lower Woodland track)

Wednesday, June 11th is Free Dress for any students who have raised any amount for Jog-A-Thon!

Available to volunteer for Field Day and the Jog-a-Thon on June 12th?! Sign up to help out here!

Questions? Ask the jog-a-thon team: Kara Stephenson, Robbie Tradal, or Chelsea Newby.   

2025 FIELD DAY

Thursday, June 12th is Free Dress in Class Colors!

Join us for a morning of field day fun for our Kindergarten - 7th grade students! Classes are unifying by wearing their class colors (see image above) and competing in games like fill the bucket, kan jam, tug of war, and more! K-7 Jog-a-Thon is also happening this day!

Join us for Field Day! 

Date: Thursday, June 12th

Time: 9 AM - 11 AM

Where: Lower Woodland Fields

Available to volunteer?! Sign up to help out here! 

SEATTLE POPS @ LAST DAY PICK UP 

Seattle Pops is coming to St. Ben's to help us celebrate our last day on Friday, June 13th! Popsicles are available for purchase starting at 10:30 AM. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to our school!

SCHOOLS OUT CELEBRATION

Take us out to the ballgame to celebrate the last day of school at TMobile Park! Game starts at 7:10 PM on Friday, June 13th. Watch the Seattle Mariners take on the Cleveland Guardians. And stay for the Mariners' Fireworks Night Presentation! 

Download the full 2024 - 25 Calendar of Events here!

Afterschool Enrichment: SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE

Get ready for an exciting spring of afterschool enrichment! Our dynamic classes are designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and fun in every student. Classes start the week of March 24th, and enrollment details can be found in each class link.

New this trimester:

• Art & Architecture – Join Smart with Art as to explore architecture through creativity! Students will design and build their own 3D sculpture home model, inspired by famous architects and treehouse master Pete Nelson. Get ready to plan, sketch, and create—just don’t forget to dress for mess!
• Girls on the Run – We have an amazing group of St. Ben's teachers that will be leading the program this year: Lisa Tribble (Learning Specialist), Cathleen Barron (5th Grade Teacher), Joohee Walker (School Counselor), and Megan McCrary (Elementary Aide). 

Learn more about our enrichment programs here. Volunteers needed! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our school’s afterschool enrichment programs! If you're interested or have questions, reach out to us at parentsclub@stbens.net. 

CYO Sports

St. Ben's participates in Archdiocese of Seattle CYO Athletics throughout the school year. These programs are intended to build confidence and skills in our youth while fostering community and care for others. Learn more about CYO sports at St. Ben's here. 

Spring Sports

Track and Field registration is closed. Available for 4th - 8th grades. Practices are held at Salmon Bay Elementary on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, starting on March 18th. First meet is Saturday, May 3rd. Season ends the first week of June.

Register for CYO Sports here! 

Have you completed the family training? CYO requires one parent/guardian to register and complete the 1-hour online Parent Like a Champion Workshop. This is a one-time requirement. Register for the online workshop here!

Previously coached and took the PLACT training? You're set! Took the course previously? You don't need to repeat it.

Coaches are needed for all grade levels. Please contact Jaime Lin-Yu at athleticdirector@stbens.net for more details and to sign up.