St. Benedict Monday Mail 09/30/19

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2019-20 SCHOOL CALENDAR October 1: 8th grade visit (see flier) October 2: 1st Wednesday Dismissal, 2pm (Faculty Inservice)

January 6: Faculty PD, No School for Students January 7: Classes Resume October 4: First Friday Adoration January 8: 1st Wednesday Dismissal, 2pm Letter Jacket Fitting Day (See flier) January 16: Home & School Meeting-6:30pm October 8: 8th grade visit (see flier) January 20: MLK Holiday – No School th October 9: 8 grade visit (see flier) January 22: All-School Mass for March for Life, 10am October 11: Faculty Professional Day – No School January 22-25: March for Life October 14: Fall Break – No School January 27-31: Catholic Schools Week October 15: Faculty Retreat – No School for Students February 5: 1st Wed. Dismissal, 2pm (Faculty Inservice) October 16: PSAT Day (grds 9-11), ½ day (seniors-noschool) NCAA NLI Signing Day October 18: Shadow ½ Day for public schools February 7: First Friday Adoration October 24: All-School Mass, 10 (Mass Uniform) February 11: Home & School Meeting, 8am Band Concert, 6:30pm February 17: President’s Day – No School October 25: Be an Eagle Day (8th grade Shadow Day) February 26: All-School Mass-Dept HS Inductions, 10am October 27: Father-Son Bowling (seniors & Fathers) March 4: 1st Wed. Dismissal, 2pm (Faculty Inservice) November 1: All Saints Day – No School March 6: First Friday Adoration November 5: Shadow ½ Day March 9-13: Spring Break st November 6: 1 Wednesday Dismissal, 2pm (Faculty Inservice) March 21: Trivia Night for PG November 7: AP/Honors Fair, 6-7 pm, Dining Hall March 26-29: Spring Musical November 7-10: Fall Play – Romeo and Juliet April 1: 1st Wed. Dismissal, 2pm (Faculty Inservice) November 12: Home & School Meeting, 8am April 3: First Friday Adoration November 13: NCAA NLI Signing Day, 3pm April 8: Wednesday of Holy Week (1/2 day November 14: All-School Mass (Mass Uniform) April 9, 10, 13: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Break NHS Inductions, 10am April14: Home & School Meeting, 8am November 19: Shadow ½ Day April 15: NCAA NLI Signing Day November 27, 28, 29: Thanksgiving Holiday April 18: Prom December 3: Shadow ½ Day April 19: Mother-Daughter Tea (senior girls) December 4: 1st Wednesday Dismissal, 2pm (Faculty Inservice) April 30: All-School Mass (May Crowning), 10am December 6: First Friday Adoration May 1: First Friday Adoration December 7: Pre-ACT Test (8th grade) May 2: Night at the Nest December 9: All-School Mass (Mass Uniform) May 7: Baccalaureate Mass, 7 Junior Ring Ceremony, 10am May 8: Graduation, 7pm December 16-19: Semester Exams - ½ days May 18-21: Final Exams December 18: NCAA NLI Signing Day May 18-21: Final Exams May 21: Last Day of School

Join SBA Students for Life at Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2-3 pm.

Northwest corner of Poplar at Kirby.

SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING “THE COLLEGE PROCESS” (For parents only)

DLC at 6:30 - Wed & Thur, CHOOSE EITHER Wed, OCT. 2 or Thur, Oct. 3

No reservations required, questions, contact Jennifer Brannon, brannonj@sbaeagles.org

2nd Letter Jacket Fitting Day – Friday, Oct. 4 – during lunches Deposit and forms are due at fitting (PACKETS IN THE MAIN OFFICE) 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 – Are you concerned about the future of your high school student? Finding the solutions through goodness, beauty and truth only comes with an authentic Catholic education. Let St. Benedict at Auburndale High School (SBA) be the answer to your prayers.

Applications are still being accepted for 2019-20. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org/admissions for procedures & application.

Faith at SBA! Looking Ahead

All-School Masses -10am, Gym (Students in Mass Uniform)

Oct. 24 Nov. 14 Dec. 9 Jan. 22 Feb. 26 Mar. 19 Apr 30 Fridays of each week Lunchtime Adoration & Penance Mass offered in memory or honor of a

Friday, Oct. 4 – First Friday Adoration Penance during lunch periods Be sure to sign-up for FIRST FRIDAY ADORATIONS! Wonderful way to spend time with the Lord and pray for SBA! Contact: Deacon Jeff Drzycimski 260-2888 • deacon@sbaeagles.org First Friday Dates Oct. 4 Dec. 6 Feb. 7 Mar. 6 Apr. 3 May 1

loved one or friend?

Please contact Deacon Jeff Drzycimski at 260-2888 or deacon@sbaeagles.org

Meeting Dates – November 12 – 8 am January 16 – 6:30 pm February 11 – 8 am April 14 – 8 am .

At our next Home and School Meeting on November 12 at 8am, we will have Tera Simmons & Mandy Lamey with Catholic Charities join us to talk about all the Volunteer opportunities they offer. This would be a great time to come see how our students can help and earn their service hours, as well as opportunity for our families to get involved.

So, come join us and enjoy a light breakfast!

Teacher Treat Days! Join in the fun and sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-monthly

A huge thank you to those who brought in something for our first “Teacher Treats” Day on Sept. 12. The faculty and staff are most grateful for all the wonderful treats and the kindness of all who participated.

The Home & School Association provides service through volunteer efforts for many events at SBA throughout the school year. Because we do not fundraise, we request a $45 per family donation to help take care of all the special activities that Home & School help support. To make a family donation visit - https://www.sbaeagles.org/home-and-school-online-membership

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us for our meetings!

November 12 – 8 am February 11 – 8 am

January 16 – 6:30 pm April 14 – 8 am

Email – sbahomeandschool@gmail.com

SBA Project Graduation 2019-20 Dear St. Benedict at Auburndale Parents: 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 game. There is something for everyone! Each senior receives a goodie bag valued at over $100 as well as super door prizes that have included 32-inch flat screen TV’s, Yetis 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, price increases to $175 after TODAY. The SBA Project Graduation committee also hosts a “Trivia Night” to raise money to provide a fun-filled 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 Trivia Night is Saturday, March 21, 2020 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.

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. We need several parents to volunteer during the event.

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, parents will be called and the student will not be admitted to Project Graduation regardless of the paid admission.

▪ 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.

▪ No guests are allowed; ONLY students of the SBA Class of 2020 who have paid.

▪ Check-in is between 11:30 pm - 12:00 am. No one will be able to enter after 12:00 am.

▪ All bags, purses and items brought must be checked in. The less students bring with them the better. Storage is limited.

▪ 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.

▪ There will be food and drink provided all night long.

▪ PG ends by 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: __________________________ Make $150 check payable to SBA Project Graduation and return to the main office by October 1, 2019.