Monday Mail for the Week of January 28th, 2013: Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - February 1st ……… First Friday Adoration - February 2nd …….. PG Trivia Night, 6:30pm in the SBA Dining Hall - February 10th ……. Honor Society Inductions (Math, Foreign Language, & Social Studies), 2:00pm, SBA Theater - February 18th ……. Presidents’ Day – NO CLASSES - February 23rd ……..”Swing & Bling” 3rd Annual SBA Fashion Show (More information below)
Parent Survey Reminder (This is a reminder that the Parent SACS survey will only remain open until February 2nd. Thank you to all of those who have already completed the survey!) As I mentioned in a recent e-mail letter, the Diocese of Memphis, SBA and all our Diocesan schools are conducting a parent survey – for multiple reasons of course. First and foremost, we want to make sure we are hearing from the people we are trying to serve. Much of what we have accomplished through the years has come from your ideas. And in doing the obvious, we also benefit by meeting the expectations of the SACS organization (Southern Association of College and Schools) that accredits all our schools. Our SACS accreditation status allows colleges and universities to know the excellent standards that we maintain so they will continue to highly regard our students’ academic accomplishments. The link is http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0065246 and it will remain open until Feb. 2nd. (If clicking on it does not take you directly there, please paste it into your browser.) Just so you know, all responses will be anonymous and the questions you will see are the same ones going to all of our schools. As I mentioned in the letter, SACS has determined that a significant parental response rate is required to continue with our own accreditation. SACS asks that you complete one survey for each child you have enrolled at SBA (which unfortunately requires linking up two different times.) We have been fortunate to enjoy a much higher response rate for surveys we have sent in the past. So please continue supporting us as you have. If you have any technical questions about the survey, you can e-mail AdvancEd at contactus@advanc-ed.org or call 888-413-3669, Mon – Fri, 8-5, EST. If there are other questions, feel free to contact Dr. Elizabeth Fischer, our Director of Academic Affairs, at fischere@sbaeagles.org As always, we thank you for all your help,
George Valadie, SBA
National Catholic Schools Week Today begins the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week. We want to thank everyone who has had a role – large or small – in preparing today’s Faculty Appreciation Luncheon. I can tell you everyone here is sure looking forward to it.
The history of Catholic schools in this country is an interesting one, full of both high hills and scary valleys. But each has played an immense role in helping young people become a better version of the person God intended them to be. We thank you for trusting us with your child – there is no greater honor – or challenge. And we so gratefully appreciate all you do to help us in this mission. No one, except perhaps the Master Teacher of two-thousand years ago, could do it alone. Needless to say, we are not Him. But together, we strive to do His work. Thank you.
St. Benedict at Auburndale Presents
February 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. St. Benedict at Auburndale Dining Hall
Visit www.sbaeagles.org/fashionshow for more information. Food by:
Fashion Show by:
Tickets $25.00 per person
Swing and Bling
Top Reasons to get EXCITED a bout the Fashion Show!
Dazzling Display Drawings We sell sheets of 25 tickets for $20 and 2 sheets for $35. You can buy as many as you would like. As you go around and check out the various themed displays, you then drop your tickets in the buckets you choose. At the end of the night, we have a very exciting drawing and some very memorable winning reactions! Not to mention all of the great door prizes that we draw for throughout the evening…
$1 Spirits! Frozen Margaritas, Margaritas on the Rocks, Wine and Beer for $1! Need we say m ore?
Table Reservations with Friends Reserve a table for you and your girlfriends! If you reserve one before February 8th, you get a free bottle of wine! It doesn’t cost anymore and it ensures that you gals will all be together for the fun night ahead! (Tables seat 8.) NEW THIS YEAR – We will have a table just for new moms – so if you don’t know anyone and want to join in the fun, we have a place for you! Bring a friend if you would like, or make friends when you get there!
FOOD and FUN Who doesn’t love the delish food at Swanky’s Taco Shop? Set up buffet style with an appetizer bar, taco bar and dessert bar, you can’t go wrong! Your $25 reservation includes your dinner and soft drinks. The fun, fashion and friendships come free!
Fashion, Fashion, Fashion! This year, our fashion vendor will be Chico’s Laurelwood. They have designs for everyone and beautiful accessories. Our SBA m om, alumni and teacher models will make the looks even more fabulous!
Thank you so much for considering an item donation to any of the Fashion Show’s Dazzling Displays that we will have drawings for at the end of the night on February 23rd.
For a complete list of display themes and suggested items, visit sbaeagles.org/fashionshow.
Of course, all donations are greatly appreciated! Send items in with your student
or drop them off in the front office at any time!
Thank you SO much!
Top 5 Items Needed this Week 1. Kitchen Gadgets/Small Appliances 2. Jewelry/Accessories 3. Tickets – to any local events or venues 4. Garden Accessories 5. Chairs – lawn, stadium or beach
Online Re-Registration Please be looking for an e-mail in the coming weeks regarding how to re-register your student for the 2013-14 School Year at SBA. Like last year, this process will be completed online.
SBA NCAA Signing Day We will be celebrating all of our Student Athletes who have signed or are signing their letter of intent to play on the collegiate level next season on February 6th after school. This event is for any athlete who has signed or is signing during the winter season (not just for winter athletes). For more information, please contact Sharon Masterson (mastersons@sbaeagles.org)
All School Mass We will be celebrating an All School Mass on Thursday, January 31st, at 10:00am. All are welcome to join us at that time for Mass.
High School Placement Test The High School Placement Test is for current 8th graders interested in attending SBA next year. The test is scheduled for Saturday, February 2nd. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30am and ends between 11:30-11:45am. If you have an 8th grader, or know someone who does, that has not taken this placement test, you can contact our Admissions Office by emailing olearya@sbaeagles.org to register for the test. The last day to register is Friday, February 1st.
St. Benedict Crossroads Concert John Angotti: Songs of Life (Contemporary Christian Music) Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 6:30pm in the SBA Theater Memphian, John Angotti is acknowledged as one of today’s most exciting Christian song writers and vocalists. He has performed throughout the world, including in front the Pope. Angotti will be preceded by the St. Benedict Songwriters, also, with their contemporary Christian music.
Simple Ways to Help….
You wouldn’t BELIEVE the difference it makes!
SBA Eagle Bucks Gift Card Program The SBA Eagle Bucks Program allows you to earn money for our school programs while shopping! Just buy your gift cards from us! They will make GREAT Christmas gifts! To place your order, you can fill out the form on our website sbaeagles.org or you can stop by the office for a form. We have many gift cards in stock in the office, but orders are placed on a weekly basis. SBA receives a percentage of the sale of the gift card.
Kroger Community Rewards If you shop at Kroger, you more than likely have a Kroger Plus card on your keychain. If you go to Kroger.com and create an account using your Plus number, you can select St. Benedict at Auburndale as your Community Rewards Program organization of choice. A portion of every shopping trip you make using your Kroger Plus card will then go to SBA!
Target REDcard Program Target’s Take Charge of Education Program donates millions of dollars to education each year by giving 1% of your purchases at Target back to your eligible school. Please designate SBA as your school of choice for their Take Charge of Education program. It is easy and very effective. Apply in the store or go online to Target.com/tcoe.
Coke Rewards for Schools Program Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get the codes. Go to mycokerewards.com/school and sign in or register to become a member. Enter your codes to get points and then search for our school to donate points. St. Benedict can accumulate points and then choose items for our classrooms from their online catalog.
For more information on any of these easy ways to help SBA, please contact the Development Office at 260-2892 or email regisl@sbaeagles.org. Every bit counts and it all adds up, so thank you for your participation in any of these programs that benefit our school.
January 2013 Dear Sophomore Families, St. Benedict is pleased to announce our partnership with an online test prep program, ePrep. EPrep utilizes practice tests, video study halls, video tutorials, and much more to help students improve their SAT, ACT, and PSAT scores. This program is free for all of our sophomores and juniors. During the middle of January, Laura David, the new 10th grade Counselor, will be reviewing this program with your sophomore student in English class. Students will create a password that they will need to log-in each time. Every student’s account will be active from now until January of senior year. EPrep is a program for the students to use at home at their leisure. We encourage you to review this program with your student. Please do not create a new account, but rather log-in with your student’s email address and password so we’ll have enough accounts for all of our sophomore and junior students. We include this passage to give you a fuller description of the program: “EPrep successfully uses expert instructors to deliver a student-adaptable learning experience that patrons can access at the library or remotely from home. Using a proprietary video delivery platform that replicates the private tutor experience, ePrep makes test preparation easy. All of ePrep’s study programs employ the proven practice-grade-review cycle of learning: Students take practice tests under timed conditions; have them graded online; and immediately launch into video reviews. EPrep’s Study Hall tracks student progress throughout each course and guides remedial efforts, while Wordsmith encourages vocabulary building. A Parent Center allows parents to track student progress non-intrusively, while ePrep’s Study Scheduler helps students stay on track.” Details on ePrep’s video test preparation service can be found at http://www.eprep.com/ . To login your student’s account simply go to http://school.eprep.com/auburndalehstn/login and type in his/her email address and password. We hope you can partner with us in encouraging your student to take full advantage of this user-friendly, instructional tool. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor. Sincerely, SBA Guidance
FABULOUS FEBRUARY FUN TRIVIA NIGHT
Benefiting St. Benedict Seniors Project Graduation Saturday Night, February 2, 2013 SBA Dining Hall Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. • Questions begin at 7:30 p.m. • $15 per player Teams will consist of 8 people. In the interest of fairness – no more than 8 people per team. Walk-Ins accepted at the door IF tables are available. GOLD SPONSOR TABLES $20 per player (these tables must consist of 8 players) Each of these tables will receive 2 bottles of wine, appetizer, priority seating and additional door prize drawings. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to give you time to set up and visit with competing teams. Questions by Brother Ignatius (CBU) will begin at 7:30 p.m. The contest will consist of ten rounds of ten questions for a total of 100 questions. Categories cover a wide range – something for everyone!! All team members placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last will receive prizes! Table Decorating Contest!!! Come up with a theme and decorate your table depicting any of the “Fabulous February Fun” themes . Most outstanding table will win a prize!! Silent Auction / Heads & Tails Game Mulligans – tokens that can be used as a correct answer when a team is stumped on a question. ($5.00 each or 6 for $20.00) Limit 6 per team. Call: St Benedict High School 260-2840, Darla Boston 277-8694; or e-mail SBA Trivia@sbeagles.org Mail completed registration forms with checks made payable to Project Graduation to: St Benedict High School 8250 Varnavas Dr. Cordova, TN 38016 Drop off at SBA High School office with envelope marked Project Graduation (Trivia Night)
We do expect a full house and tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We are limited to 45 tables. Sign up early so you won’t be disappointed!
Trivia Night Registration Reservations will be accepted for teams at $15 per person; or at $20 per person for a Gold Sponsor table. To reserve a Gold Sponsor Table, you must have 8 players. If you prepay the registration fee – we will let you know your table assignment in advance and you will be able to go straight to your table and bypass the line at the registration table. If you pay at the door, the team captain is responsible for collecting the team’s registration fees and paying for the entire team at check-in, either by check or cash. Please select one: Gold Table__________________ or Regular Table____________________ Team Members:
(Please designate one person as team captain)
1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________
Team Captain:______________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________ e-mail:________________________________
Please provide an e-mail address so a copy of the rules can be sent to the team captain. You are invited to bring your own refreshments and BYOB for your table. Desserts and soft drinks will be provided!! Door prizes will be drawn throughout the night and the silent auction will end during the 8th round. Brother Ignatius has promised two “heads or tails” contests, which will be fun for all!!
You may drop the Pull Tabs off in the office or Coach D’s room. Thank you for helping the kids at St. Jude’s Ronald McDonald House!!!
The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter St. Benedict at Auburndale
Saint quotes of the month: "We cannot seek after material goods as if they were a treasure. Our treasure is here, in a manger. Our treasure is Christ and all our love and desire must be centered on him…"-St. Josemaria Escriva on the Epiphany (Jan.6) "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come." -2Corinthians 5:17 (Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jan. 13) “...do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid! ” Blessed John Paul II “As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary"-Saint Thomas Aquinas (Feast Day: Jan. 28)
January
“Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2
Spiritual Events Pray at SBA: Mondays at 7:15 a.m. in the Chapel
Jan. 15: 6th Period Class Mass
Jan. 4: 1st Friday Mass at 7:15 & Adoration
Jan. 17: 8th Period Class Mass
Jan. 7: 1st Period Class Mass Jan. 8: 2nd Period Class Mass Jan. 9: 3rd Period Class Mass Jan. 10: 4th Period Class Mass Jan. 14: 5th Period Class Mass
Jan. 16: 7th Period Class Mass Jan. 14-18: National Vocations Awareness Week Jan. 18: Possible Guest Speaker in Chapel for all Theology Classes Jan. 23-26: Pro-Life Trip Jan. 28-Feb. 1: Catholic Schools Week
Schedule of Lectors & Altar Servers Jan. 7 (1st Period) Lectors: Kristin Watts & Tim Maginn Altar Server: Kyle Anderson
Jan. 15 (6th Period) Lectors: Arielle Lahlles & Cassandra Carrasco Altar Server: Tyler Maxwell
Jan. 8 (2nd Period) Lectors: Luckie Krog & Malachi Marrero Altar Server: Eva Montgomery
Jan. 16 (7th Period) Lectors: Jeenne StaAna & Rachel Paduck Altar Server: Alex Peyton
Jan. 9 (3rd Period) Lectors: Jenna Fisher & Thomas Trouy Altar Server: Catherine Saig
Jan. 17 (8th Period) Lectors: Kate Kheradvar & Paige Williams Altar Server: Bret James
Jan. 10 (4th Period) Lectors: Kirkland Schuler & Abby Fehrenbacher Altar Server: Amanda Slade
Jan. 31 (All School Mass) Lectors: Jessica Focht & Zach Favorite Altar Servers: Hugh Lynch, Jacob Timmons, & Alex Thompson Gift Bearers: Christie Moore, Michelle Borg, Kyle Nestler, Will Comfort
Jan. 14 (5th Period) Lectors: Amanda Reeves & Alex Thompson Altar Server: Grace Gilman
Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter St. Benedict at Auburndale
Year of Faith Check out these websites: www.annusfidei.va/ content/ novaevangelizatio/ en.html
january
“Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2
Diocesan Events: SEARCH: February 22-24 Register NOW! Women’s Morning of Spirituality February 9 Sr. Mary Brigid-Keynote Speaker
Other News:
www.ewtn.com
BenedicTeens: Thursdays at 4:30 in Rm. A111 (Mr. Smith).
www.lifeteen.com
Jan. 15 @ 2:30 on Theater: last meeting for those attending Pro-Life March in D.C.
www.chastity.com
March For Life: Live Coverage on EWTN.
www.standtrue.com www.generationlife. org
Please pray: for an increase in the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death; for the unborn; for women who have had abortions; for the men who suffer from the loss of their child; and for all those who are travelling to stand up for the right to life. Jan. 13-18: National Vocations Awareness Week Check out this website: www.memphisvocations.com and nashvilledominican.org/Vocations/ From_Pope_Benedict_XVI
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ALL Chaplains meet with Mrs. Rotty after school on Thursdays. Check the bulletin board in the Theology hallway for Parish Mass, Confession and Youth Ministry schedules.
Prayer for Vocations
help me decide how you want me to make a difference. O Lord, help me know your will for me Like our Blessed Mother, give me the Let your light shine in the depths wisdom to hear your voice of my heart that I may know what you and the courage to answer your call. want Above all give me peace of mind and me to do with my life. heart. Help me believe that you have a special I offer this prayer in the name of Jesus plan for me. Christ our Lord. Lord, I know I pass through this life Amen only once;
Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Honors/AP and Elective Fairs There will be an Honors/AP Fair on February 26th at 6:30pm in the dining hall. This is an opportunity for students and their parents to see all of the Honors/AP classes that will be available for next year. There will also be an Elective Fair on February 27th during all three lunches in the dining hall for students to explore the many elective options that will be available to them next year.
Pitner Driving School Pitner Driving School is accepting applications for their 2/25-3/8 class from 3-6 PM. Applications are available with freshman counselor, Mr. Collins (collinsc@sbaeagles.org)
SBA Athletics - Upcoming Events Monday, January 28th - FR Boys Basketball vs MUS (AWAY) - FR Girls Basketball vs Germantown (AWAY) Tuesday, January 29th - Boys & Girls Basketball vs MHEA (HOME) o Girls JV Game at 3:30pm o Boys JV Game at 4:30pm o Girls Varsity Game at 6:00pm o Boys Varsity Game at 7:30pm Wednesday, January 30th - FR Boys Basketball vs CBHS (HOME at 6:00pm) - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Soulsville (AWAY) Friday, February 1st - Wrestling – TSSAA State Duals, Day 1 (AWAY) - Girls Basketball vs Hutchison (AWAY) - Boys Basketball vs MUS (AWAY) Saturday, February 1st - Wrestling – TSSAA State Duals, Day 2 (AWAY)
COMMUNITY NEWS SECTION
2013 MOTHER/DAUGHTER PROGRAMS Sundays, March 10 or March 24 for 10* - 12 year old girls 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(These two programs fill up very quickly. Please register early.)
Sunday, March 17 for 13 - 16 year old girls 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Saint Francis Hospital Auditorium 5959 Park Avenue The Mother/Daughter Programs explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a woman. Topics include: the changes in a young woman’s body as it prepares for motherhood; the onset of ovulation and subsequent menstrual periods; the functions of the female reproductive system; the sacredness of human life; the virtue of chastity; and a question and answer segment. Healthy dating ideas with a strong emphasis on chastity and reverence for our sexuality are also discussed with the older girls. It is good to come to both programs at the age appropriate time for each girl since the older girls’ program is an extension of the first one. The purpose of the programs is to provide an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss the important topic of growing up and to establish a foundation for continued communication between parent and child. The programs are presented by Natural Family Planning Teachers who will emphasize respect, understanding and appreciation for God’s gifts.
*Girls younger than 10 who are already developing and showing signs of puberty are also welcome to attend. Discount fee is $25.00 per family (non-refundable) if RECEIVED 6 days PRIOR to selected program. Within 6 days of each program, the fee is $30.00 per family (non-refundable.) (If you have daughters in both age groups and need to attend two programs, the cost is $40.00 per family for both programs if RECEIVED 6 days prior to the first selected program. Within 6 days of first selected program, the fee is $45 per family.)
Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.
REGISTER ONLINE at www.cdom.org or complete the Registration Form below and mail it with your check to the NFP Center at least 6 days prior to the program. NFP Center ♥ 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr.♥ Memphis, TN 38134 ♥ (901) 373-1285 ♥ marypat.vanepps@cc.cdom.org
2013 Mother/Daughter Program Reservation Form We want to attend the program for 10 - 12 year olds on: March 10 OR March 24 * Please check one * We want to attend the program for 13 - 16 year olds on: March 17 Mother’s Name________________________________________________ Home Phone__________________________ ( Please PRINT and use names as you want them to appear on the name tags. )
Daughter’s Name______________________________ Age______ DOB____________ School_____________________ 2nd Daughter’s Name___________________________ Age______ DOB____________ School_____________________ Address:____________________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________________ Work or Cell Phone_____________________ E-mail Address_______________________________________________ Please make $25.00 check ($40.00 for two programs) payable to NFP CENTER and mail with the reservation form to:
Diocese of Memphis NFP Center 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr. Memphis, TN 38134 Seating is limited. Reservations must be RECEIVED at least 6 days prior to your selected program for the discount fee.
Confirmation of your reservation will be sent by E-mail or post card. Please call (901) 373-1285 if you do not receive a confirmation.
2013 Women’s Morning of Spirituality
Oh, how
He loves us!
“God has poured out His love into our hearts.”
Keynote Speaker Sr. Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P.
Romans 5:5
Witness Speaker Dr. Cathy Schanzer
Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:30am - 1:00 pm Catholic Church of the Incarnation 360 Bray Station Road | Collierville, TN 38017 Doors Open at 7:15am • Continental Breakfast Served Music by Bethany and Kevin Paige • Eucharistic Adoration • Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with Bishop J. Terry Steib
Register at womensmorning.com
facebook.com/womensmorning
Contact Person Mary Beth Trouy 901.853.1819