St. Benedict Monday Mail August 14, 2017

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2017-2018 Calendar Highlights

TOMORROW, Aug 15 - NO SCHOOL - Feast of Assumption-Holy Day of Obligation MASS WILL BE OFFERED BY MONSIGNOR KIRK IN OUR CHAPEL AT 10:00 AM! All are Welcome August 24: Meet the Techer Night, 6:30pm (1/2 day) September 4: Labor Day September 8: Homecoming October 6: PD Day (No School) October 9: Fall Break (No School) October 10: Faculty Retreat (No School) October 11: PSAT Testing (1/2 day-no school for seniors) Oct. 21: Trivia Night for Project Graduation, 6:30pm November 1: Feast of All Saints-Holy Day (No School) November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break December 8: Feast of Immaculate Conception-Holy Day (No School) December 13-18: 1st Semester Exams December 19: (1/2 day) December 20-January 2: Christmas Break January 3: Classes Resume January 15: MLK Holiday (No School) February 19: Presidents’ Day Holiday (No School) March 12-16: Spring Break March 29: Holy Thursday (1/2 day) March 30: Good Friday (No School) April 2: Easter Break May 11: Baccalaureate May 12: Graduation May 25: Last day of school (1/2 day)

SENIOR ATHLETES: Any senior student/athlete who is interested in the Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship needs to Mrs. Masterson in the main office or mastersons@sbaeales.org

Former students may pick up 2016-17 yearbooks in the main office.

FROM NURSE LINDSAY Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a fun and healthy summer. To ensure the health and safety of the students I would like to go over a few things.

Health Concerns: Please let me know of any allergies and medical issues your that your student may have.

Medications: Students should NOT have any medication (prescription and non-prescription) in their possession during the school day except for reliever medication needed for allergies/asthma and the Medication Authorization Form should be filled out and on file with the nurse. If your child needs to take medication during school hours, the Medication Authorization Form should be filled out and a prescription from the doctor needs to be turned into the nurse. This form should be turned in with the prescribed medication in its original container. This policy is for prescription and over the counter medicines.

Illness: If your child is ill, he/she should be fever free for 24 hrs before returning to school. Students should be symptom free from any stomach issues (vomiting or diarrhea) before returning to school.

I look forward to the upcoming school year and working with you to ensure the health and safety of our students.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Lindsay Wilemon RN, BSN 260-2869 wilemonl@sbaeagles.org

DRIVER’S PERMIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION Required, for a student to get a Driver’s Permit! Students may pick up a form in the front office during regular office hours. Please have student Social Security Number to complete the form.

ADMISSIONS Applications are still being accepted for 2017-18. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org/admissions for procedures and application.

Parents Please Note: All siblings who wish to attend SBA must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Terri Heath, Director of Admissions, at 2602873; heatht@sbaeagles.org.

Library News: Library is open ‘til 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Hey Eagles! Check out the last Live from Varnavas Drive video made by the c/o ’17.

We want to welcome all students who are New to the Nest! https://youtu.be/YEgZkih3ZBU

Faith at SBA!

A Look Ahead – August 21: Mass-1st & 2nd periods 22: Mass-3rd & 4th periods 23: Mass-5th & 6th periods 25: Mass 7th & 8th periods 25: Adoration/Confession (lunch)

Would you like a Mass offered in memory

MASS/SACRAMENTS SCHEDULE TOMORROW, Aug 14 – Feast of the Assumption MASS WILL BE OFFERED IN OUR CHAPEL @ 10:00 AM Thursday, Aug 17 – All-School Mass, (10am-Gym) Friday, Aug 18 – Lunchtime Adoration/Confession (10:15-12:40))

or honor of a loved one or friend?

Please contact Deacon Jeff Drzycimski at

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION SIGN – UP! Wonderful way to spend time with the Lord and pray for SBA! Contact: Deacon Jeff Drzycimski 260-2888 • drzycimskij@sbaeagles.org

260-2888 or drzycimskij@sbaeagles.org

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Congratulations to Our PRIZE WINNERS!!!

Home & School would like to thank all the SBA families who have already made their annual $40 contribution to the organization. As announced prior to the start of school, a special prize drawing was held for those who paid Home & School dues by the end of S.O.A.R. day. Now we are excited to announce the following WINNERS:

Chris Madeksho is the winner of $50 in Eagle Café Bucks Carla Williams is the winner of $50 in Spirit Shop Bucks Congratulations to the winners and THANK YOU for supporting Home & School!

There’s Still Time to Pay Your Home & School Member Dues Online…

One of the best things about Home & School is that we provide dozens of outstanding events and programs for SBA students, faculty and staff, yet we don’t fundraise. Instead, we request a $40 donation per family to help with all the special activities Home & School coordinates and supports throughout the school year. Families may make their $40 donation online by using the following link: sbaeagles.org/home-and-school-online-membership.

Watch for more information on the great programs and events that are made possible through your $40 dues. You can also learn more at the first Home & School meeting of the school year, coming up on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Hall.

SPORTS NEWS

NEW AND RETURNING Students interested in joining the Boys or Girls Golf Team, contact Coach Hervey @ 901 674-1658; Herveyb@sbaeagles.org.

Anyone interested in joining the SBA Swim Team come to a meeting after school on TODAY in the Wellness room.

Your Eagle Bowling Teams are looking for future champions. Tryouts will be held August 22, 23, and 24 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at Andy B’s Bartlett Lanes from 3:30-5 pm. ALL SBA students in grades 9-12 are invited to the tryouts. There will be a limited number of spots available and FRESHMEN will be especially welcomed. EAGLE BOWLING NEEDS YOU!

SBA Project Graduation 2017-2018 Dear St. Benedict at Auburndale Parents: Saturday, May 12, 2018 is Graduation for St. Benedict seniors. A tradition for the St. Benedict seniors is a drug and alcohol free “lock-in” given by the senior parents. Over 95% of our seniors participate each year and they have a wonderful time. We rent out Incredible Pizza and they have unlimited play time, as well as unlimited pizza, drinks and snacks. Whether your child loves go-karts, bowling, putt-putt, laser tag or lots of video games-there is something for everyone. Each child receives a goodie bag valued at over $150 as well as super door prizes that have included 32-inch flat screen TV’s, Microwaves and Gift Cards to name a few. It will also be the last time they will all be together as a group.

Ticket price is $150 for those who pay now. The ticket price increases to $175 after September 30, 2017. The SBA Project Graduation committee also hosts two “Trivia Nights” in order to raise money to provide a funfilled night for our graduating seniors, to keep them safe and off the streets on graduation night.

Our Project Graduation committee needs your help in a variety of ways.

The 1st Trivia Night is Saturday, October 21 at 6:30 pm in the SBA Dining Hall. We would like to invite you to be a part of this fun-filled night as a sponsor, volunteer or player. Trivia Night is an event that involves a competition of many teams of “experts” on various subjects. It is a competition that requires teams to answer ten rounds of ten questions about anything from science to nonsense. Prizes are awarded from sponsors’ donations to the winning 1st, 2nd and last place teams. Sponsor prizes will be presented as door prizes after each round of questions.

We are also looking for parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors to get involved with Project Graduation to keep this wonderful tradition going in order that the future years maintain the success level we have experienced. If you have underclassmen, please contact the project chair for volunteer opportunities. Also, we encourage you to consider co-chairing Project Graduation next year.

On behalf of St. Benedict Project Graduation, we appreciate your help. Donations are tax deductible, and we would also like to offer our sponsors complimentary notice in our SBA Annual Report.

Again, thank you for your support of this important event. SENIOR PARENTS, BE SURE TO SEND IN YOUR STUDENT’S RESERVATION AND PAYMENT! Sincerely, Amy Iovinelli SBA Project Graduation Committee Chair 901.849.9644 amyiov6@gmail.com

St Benedict Project Graduation Rules & Permission Form SBA Project Graduation (PG) is held on the night of graduation at Incredible Pizza from 11:30 pm-5:00 am. Incredible Pizza is located at 1245 Germantown Parkway Cordova, 309-3132. The purpose of SBA Project Graduation is to have a drug and alcohol-free evening of fun and fellowship one last time.

RULES: If graduate arrives and is suspected to be “under the influence” (either alcohol or drugs) and the student fails a Breathalyzer test, the parents will be called and the student will not be admitted to Project Graduation regardless of the paid admission.

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We strongly suggest that parents drop off their students and pick them up due to the long hours of fun, they will be very tired.

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No guests are allowed; only members of the SBA Class of 2018 who have paid.

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Check-in is between 11:15 pm - 12:00 am. No one will be able to enter after 12:00 am.

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No backpacks or large bags. All items brought must be checked in. The less students bring with them the better.

Storage is limited.

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No one will be allowed to leave early without a signed parental form. If a student has permission to leave, a parent will be notified and the student will not be allowed to re-enter. Students will not be eligible for door prizes if they leave early.

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There will be food and drink provided all night long.

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PG ends at 5:00 am. If a student does not feel capable driving home, please notify any of the chaperones and we will call a parent to come pick-up him/he.

Any questions or if you need to reach us during the event: Amy Iovinelli (901.849.9644)

SBA Project Graduation Permission Form I/We do give our child ______________________________permission to attend Project Graduation, and we acknowledge the rules listed above.

I/We can be reached at ___________________________ in the event of an emergency.

I/We DO______ give our child_____________________ permission to leave Project Graduation at any time during the event. WE acknowledge that we will be notified by the phone number listed above that he/she is leaving.

I/We DO NOT______ give our child_____________________ permission to leave Project Graduation until the event is finished.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________ Please return the permission slip along with $150.00 check to SBA office - c/o Projection Graduation before October 1, 2017. Make your check payable to SBA Project Graduation.

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FOR INFORMATION – Contact Matt Stark, starkm@sbaeagles.org

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FOR INFORMATION – Contact Matt Stark, starkm@sbaeagles.org