Monday Mail - 10/22/12 by Saint Benedict at Auburndale

Monday Mail for the Week of October 22nd, 2012: Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - October 22nd ……...Last To Kill a Mockingbird performance; 7:00pm at SBA - October 28th …….. 1st Crossroads Series Concert (more information below) - November 1st …… All Saints Day – NO CLASSES - November 7th …... Faculty Professional Development – HALF-DAY DISMISSAL

IRIS Emergency System Test Once again this year, we will use the IRIS Emergency Notification System if we have need to get out an announcement in quick fashion. Some schools use this for all sorts of reminders, but we have chosen to limit its use to emergencies. And most commonly that has meant closing for inclement weather. We are going to test the system on Tuesday, October 23rd at 3:30 p.m. Just a reminder, that we will be reaching out via phone, text, and e-mail to whatever phones and e-mails you provided on your Registration Form. If, after this test, you need to change any of your contact information, please send an e-mail to Chris Truckner at trucknerc@sbaeagles.org or Claire Sweeney at sweeneyc@sbaeagles.org Thank you. And hopefully we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need it again.

November 7 Early Dismissal On Wednesday, November 7th, the SBA Faculty and Staff will be participating in a Professional Development opportunity. In order for this to happen, we will be operating on a half-day schedule with students dismissing at 11:45am. Athletic practices and play rehearsals will be at their normal times on that day.

School Picture Proofs School picture proofs have arrived and will be distributed during 1st period on Thursday, October 18th. Students will have until Friday, November 2nd (even though the form does not say this) to order school pictures. Any pictures that are ordered AFTER November 2nd, will be charged a $10 late fee. If your student does not like their picture, he or she will have an opportunity to retake their picture during their lunch period on Thursday, November 8th. Unlike in years past, we do NOT need to have the proofs back.

Bobby Russell Scholarship The Bobby Russell Scholarship deadline has been extended to October 24th. This scholarship is open to all SBA students.

NEWS FROM HOME AND SCHOOL Volunteer opportunities are open for sign up via signupgenius.com. See links below. In addition, we have a call out for some additional volunteers needed: â&#x20AC;˘ Father/Son Outing - We need 3 moms or dads to assist with preparation and during the event. These can be junior or senior moms or dads. It would be nice it is just the guys and their dads. A great opportunity for junior parents to volunteer and see what they have to look forward to next year. This event will be in the spring of 2013. â&#x20AC;˘ Mother/Son Dinner - We need 4 junior moms to assist with set up the day of the event, help during the event and clean up. This can be in shifts or the entire time. Event date is TBD, but set up is typically noon-2pm and the event should last no more than 3 hours, with 30-40 min for clean up. Having the junior moms allows our senior moms to spend time with their sons. For both of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Nancy Wiley at: 901.340.0244 or kwiley74@comcast.net http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CABAC29A64-sbamonthly - link to Sign Up Genius for Monthly Teacher Treats http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A5AE23A20-first -- link to Sign Up Genius for First Friday Adoration http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090B48AFA728A20-8thgrade -- link to 8th Grade Visit Days (HELP IS NEEDED FOR OCT 18 and 25) We are also looking for help with our Annual Fashion Show coming up in February. Any businesses interested in catering or donating items for our raffle baskets, please contact Romy Schaaf at rbschaaf64@att.net or by phone at 901.359.7821. We will be having a planning meeting soon. If you are interested in being part of this committee, please let Romy know as well or contact Lori Regis at SBA.

SBA presents To Kill a Mockingbird The St. Benedict High School Music and Drama Departments opens the performing arts year with the production of Harper Lee’s classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, on Thursday, Saturday and Monday – Oct. 18, 20, and 22 at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the SBA Performing Arts Theatre, 8250 Varnavas Dr. @ Germantown Pkwy. in Cordova. The well-known plot tells of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era south, who defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge while his own children learn life’s many To Kill a M lessons.

To Kill a Mockingbird (Show times and Ticket Information)

Thursday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee, October 21, 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. SBA Performing Arts Theatre General Admission Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door 8250 Varnavas Dr @ Germantown Pkwy. in Cordova 260-2840, www.sabaeagles.org

EAGLE BUCKS YOU WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T BELIEVE HOW IT ADDS UP! The Eagle Bucks program lets you earn money for St. Benedict OR tuition credit for yourself while shopping! All you have to do is buy gift cards from us! With more than 50 gift cards to choose from including, Target, Starbucks, Walmart, Kroger, Old Navy, Outback, Chiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Bahama Breeze and more, you are sure to find something for everyone in our selection. To place your order, fill out and turn in an Eagle Bucks form. They are available at http://www.sbaeagles.org/eaglebucks or in our main school office. You can designate the money to go to your Tuition Account, The SBA Annual Fund, or an SBA Organization. Orders are placed on a weekly basis and SBA receives a percentage of the sale of the gift card. Last year, this program raised almost $50,000 for SBA and that was with minimal participation. Can you imagine if we all took advantage of this? Especially with Christmas right around the corner!

Thank you so much for helping SBA!

The Scripps/Eagle Bucks Program raised over $50,000 for SBA last year. This makes a major difference in the programs we are able to offer our students. Please consider purchasing your holiday gift cards from SBA. Thank you for supporting the SBA Annual Fund.

8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 sbaeagles.org 901-260-2840

Student Name __________________________ Family Code ___________________ Grade/Teacher ______________ Phone __________________ Retail Stores American Eagle Outfit.

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Barnes & Noble

Arbys

Bass Pro Shop

Bahama Breeze

Bath & Body Works

Baskin Robbins

Bath & Body Works

Bob Evans

Bed Bath & Beyond

Bonefish Grill

Build a Bear

Burger King

Claire's

Chili's

Coldwater Creek

Chuck E. Cheese

CVS Pharmacy

Corky's

Dicks Sporting Goods

Corky's

Dillards

Cracker Barrel

Eddie Bauer

Dominios

Gap

Honey Baked Ham

Home Depot

Joe's Crab Shack

Home Goods

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Itunes

Logan's Roadhouse

Itunes

Macaroni Grill

JCPenney

O'Charley's

Kohl's

Olive Garden

Lowe's

On The Border

Macy's

Outback Steakhouse

Marshalls/ TJ Maxx

Panera Bread

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Panera Bread

Old Navy

PF Chang/Pei Wei

Payless Shoes

Pizza Hut

Pier One

Qdobas

Pottery Barn/Wm Sonoma

Quiznos

Sam's Club

Red Robin

Sam's Club

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Ruby Tuesday

Sears

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Sephora

Spaghetti Warehouse

Sports Authority

Starbucks

Staples

Starbucks

*TARGET

Subway

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Texas Roadhouse

TGI Fridays

Wendy's

Walgreens

100

*Walmart

100

Ulta

Total Cards - ________ Total Cost - $_______ Please make checks payable to SBA.

I would like my Eagle Buck Rebates to be designated to the following: ____Tuition Account ____Annual Fund ____SBA Organization ______________________ Send cards home with my child? Yes______ Will Pick Up _____ * These purchases only support the SBA Annual Fund.

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Project Graduation Meeting The Project Graduation Committee invites all parents to a meeting on Monday, Oct. 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the library. Come find out about all the plans for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior Project Graduation.

Senior Parents: The deadline for senior ads is approaching quickly. Ads are due on November 2. Space is limited so send in your ad early to ensure placement. For directions on how to order Yearbook Ads, click here. Please note in order for the ad to be processed we must receive all items (payment, contract, pictures, and ad design) at one time.

Teens for Life Announcement The Teens for Life Club is collecting baby items for Memphis pro-life centers all this month. Students can select a leaf with an item listed and return the item with the leaf attached and your name on it. This fulfills one requirement for going on the pro-life trip, but everyone is invited to participate.

Please read the details below on how your purchases at Kroger can help St. Benedict. It involves one step that you will have to take one time, but you won’t believe what a difference it makes! Please consider making SBA your Kroger Community Rewards school of choice. Thank you!

Do you shop at Kroger? Do you have a Kroger Plus card on your keychain? If so, you can earn money for SBA every time you swipe your card! Simply register your Kroger Plus card online today! The greater the participation, the more we earn, so ask everyone in your family to sign up too! If you will go to their website at Kroger.com, and create an account (it gives you the option to enter your existing Plus card number), you can then: Select “My Account” below “Welcome Back” once you have signed in. Select “Community Rewards” at the bottom of the list. Select “Edit Community Rewards Program Information”. Enter your contact information (if requested). Enter St. Benedict at Auburndale under “Find Your Organization”. Select the check box next to St. Benedict at Auburndale. Click SAVE CHANGES at the bottom. You can now see our school under your Community Rewards tab. Once you have completed this process, a portion of every shopping trip you make using your Kroger Plus card will now go to support St. Benedict High School.

We can earn UP TO $50,000 a quarter!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Just Imagine…

SBA

Saint Benedict at Auburndale Target REDcard SBA Annual Fund Great News! We received a check from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program for $2,095.38. This is such a great and easy way to beef up our Annual Fund each year. We are thrilled with this gift, but out of curiosity, looked in on our school’s progress using Target’s user-friendly website. Guess what? We only have 79 Target credit cards out there that over a period of time have totaled over $20,000 in donations over the years. CAN YOU IMAGINE IF WE ALL DESIGNATED SBA ON OUR TARGET CARDS AS OUR SCHOOL OF CHOICE? Who doesn’t go to Target? We are getting settled into the new school year, and are kicking off our Annual Fund drive. If you have a quick second, there are a few scenarios below. What a GREAT way to give to the school, and after the initial sign up, it is effortless. Please consider this super-easy way for SBA to receive a percentage of the amount of each Target purchase you make with your card. If you do not have a Target REDcard, you can go to Target.com to download the application, or pick one up in the store. If you already have a Target REDcard, you can go to their website to designate Saint Benedict as your school of choice. It is easy to search for by city and state. To see the progress report on our school and how much we have received from the Take Charge of Education program, check back to Target.com periodically. You will be amazed at how it adds up!

Thank you so much for supporting SBA!

SBA Development Office 8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova, TN 38016 Phone: 901-260-2892 E-Mail: regisl@sbaeagles.org Web: sbaeagles.org

Poker Night To Benefit

October 27, 2012 Saint Benedict H.S. Cafeteria Everyone that makes it to Final Table will win (# of Participants at Final Table Dependent on # of Entries)

$50.00 Buy-In Re-Buys until 8:30 Registration: First Card Dealt:

5:30 - 6:30 6:30

For more information please contact Joe Pearson Head Softball Coach at (901)-581-7747 Or Greg Farm (901) 605-7162

Everyone who Buys-IN will be in the Drawing for 55â&#x20AC;? Flat screen TV plus Additional Prizes Drawing will be held after Final Buy-IN (Additional Chances may be purchased)

Free Food

Free Beer

Saint Benedict Softball Team

St. Benedict at Auburndale Ninth Season Crossroads Artists Concert Series SBA Performing Arts Theatre 2012-2013 Schedule (Sunday evenings, 6:30 pm)

October 28, 2012 Paul Taylor/Interrobangď &#x17E;: From Acoustic Blues to Experimental Spontaneous Composition December 16, 2012 Susan Marshall: Broadway to the Blues (featuring Joe Restivo) February 10, 2013 John Angotti: Songs of Life March 24, 2013 The First Merely Players Showcaseâ&#x20AC;ŚLive!...in 3D: New and Original Theatrical Works based on this year's theme: the Songs of Elvis Presley.

TICKET ORDER FORM The Crossroads Artists Concert Series Ninth Season SBA Performing Arts Theatre October 28, 2012 Paul Taylor/Interrobang: From Acoustic Blues to Experimental Spontaneous Composition December 16, 2012 Susan Marshall: Broadway to the Blues (featuring Joe Restivo) February 10, 2013 John Angotti: Songs of Life March 24, 2013 The First Merely Players Showcase…Live!...in 3D: New and Original Theatrical Works based on this year's theme: the Songs of Elvis Presley.

We encourage you to consider season tickets to the Crossroads series- it is the major fundraiser for the Instrumental Music Program, and your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

____YES! I WANT TICKETS!! Crossroads Artist Concert Series

Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________________ Contact: Sharon Masterson For Reserved Seating 901-260-2840 www.sbaeagles.org SEASON TICKETS $30.00

Students $15.00

INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS $10.00

The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter News From the Pope: Oct. 11 Begins the Year of Faith! Check out the website:

www.annusfidei.va/ content/ novaevangelizatio/ en.html

Saint quotes of the month: “To read Sacred Scripture means to turn to Christ for advice.” -St. Francis of Assisi (Feast Day: Oct. 4) "Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.” - St. John Leonardi (Feast Day Oct. 9) “He who has God finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices.” - St. Teresa of Avila (Feast Day: Oct. 15) “The faith I have when I am in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is so strong that I find it impossible to express what I feel.” - St. Anthony Mary Claret (Feast Day: Oct. 24) “Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2

St. Benedict at Auburndale

October

Religious Events on Campus Pray at SBA: Mondays at 7:15 a.m. in Chapel (except Oct. 15) BenedicTeens: Every Thurs. at 4:30 in Mr. Smith’s classroom. Oct. 1: 1st Period Class Mass Oct. 2: 2nd Period Class Mass Oct. 3: 3rd Period Class Mass

Oct. 4: 4th Period Class Mass Oct. 5: First Friday Adoration, 7:15 a.m. Mass, Rosaries prayed throughout the day. Oct. 8: 5th Period Class Mass Oct. 9: 6th Period Class Mass Oct. 10: 7th Period Class Mass Oct. 11: 8th Period Class Mass

Schedule of Lectors & Altar Servers Oct. 1 (1st Period) Oct. 8 (5th Period) Lectors: Mary Margaret Vollmar & Lectors: Grace Call & Amelia Tim Maginn Strickland Altar Server: Joseph Ferrante Altar Server: Grace Gilman Oct. 2 (2nd Period) Lectors: Nikki Shah & Abbey McCory Altar Server:

Oct. 9 (6th Period) Lectors: Arielle Lahlles & Cassandra Carrasco Altar Server: Emma McDonald

Oct. 3 (3rd Period) Lectors: Alana Oliphant & Christine Goold Altar Server: Zach Favorite

Oct. 10 (7th Period) Lectors: Patrick Murphy & Jessica Focht Altar Server: Jack Schaaf

Oct. 4 (4th Period) Lectors: Abby Fehrenbacher & Kirkland Schuler Altar Server: Amanda Slade

Oct. 11 (8th Period) Lectors: Olivia Orsak & Cory Sheeks Altar Server: Patrick Freel

Diocesan Events:

Bishop Steib leads civic prayer for elections: Oct. 4th, 7-9 p.m. Cathedral Father/Son Program: Oct. 28, 4-7 p.m. St. Francis Hospital Auditorium SEARCH: November 9-11 (send in your registration form by the week of Oct. 22)

Other News:

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.

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 News From the Pope: Oct. 11 Begins the Year of Faith! Check out the website:

www.annusfidei.va/ content/ novaevangelizatio/ en.html

St. Benedict at Auburndale

October

October is Pro-Life Month! Events (On and Off Campus) to get involved in: Cemetery for the Unborn: Tuesday, October 2, activity period & after school

Memorial Day of Silence & vacant desk campaign on campus: Tuesday, October 16, classes and lunches

Tree of Life: October 1 – 31 (pacifiers, bibs, baby wash, baby shampoo, ointment, newborn diapers, infant bath towels sizes 0-3 mos. and 3-6 mos., boy and girl sleepers 6-9 mos., preemie clothing, infant teething rings, baby bottles, wash cloths, cotton receiving blankets, boy and girl outfits)

40 Days for the Unborn: Saturday, October 20, 10-11 am atMemphis Planned Parenthood, 2430 Poplar Ave.

Life Chain: Sunday, October 7 2-3 pm

World Wide Rosary & Cemetery for the Unborn take-down: Saturday, October 27, 10 am - Meet in the Chapel. (Rain date: Monday, October 29, after school) Pro-Life Novena: http://religiousliberties.org/novena

October is the Month of the Rosary! What is the Rosary? Why is it important? How do I pray the Rosary? Look here (http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/rosary/) for the answers to these questions. Pope John Paul II beautifully stated: “With the Rosary, the Christian people sit at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love.” Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae)

October 11 Begins the Year of Faith! Check out the website on the sidebar for more information.

Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Last year SBA teamed up with St. Agnes and CBHS to support the Wings Cancer foundation through football game ticket sales. We are doing this, again, by selling tickets to our home football game with CBHS (Oct. 26) for $10.00 with $3.00 of each ticket sale going to Wings. We will have tickets on sale in the main office this week and at the gate on Friday. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

WEAR PINK WEEK FOR WINGS For a donation, students (and faculty) may add some “PINK” to their school uniform/attire each and every day THIS week. Our intent is not to distract from the educational process, but allow our students to help out. As we traditionally tell our students, if in doubt about what they are wearing – bring a backup. MALES may wear a pink tie (bow ties are acceptable), pink belt, pink socks, pink shoe laces, and pink suspenders. We’re asking that anything worn have no writing or images visible and realizing a solid pink tie may be difficult to find – as long as we can see pink – it’s pink! FEMALES may wear pink socks, pink shoe laces, pink bows/headbands, pink suspenders and pink tights. Again, nothing with writing or images. ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE TO BE WORN AS A SUBSTITUTION FOR THE SBA TIE, SOCKS, SUSPENDERS, UNDERSHIRT, AND SHOE LACES THAT ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR DAILY WEAR. Next Thursday & Friday, ALL STUDENTS are allowed to wear one of the two t-shirts that we will be selling for $10 at all lunches & in the school office next week. Males must still wear school uniform pants (khakis) & females must still wear school uniform skirt or jumper.

It’s t h g i l n Moo s s e n Mad t a e m i T SBA!! Friday Nov. 9 5:30-7:30 PM SBA Gym

Admission: 2 cans of fo od $1 cash donation to ben or a efit SBA’s food drive

It’s time to Rock the Stands in your E agles’ Nest!! Join us fo r an enter taining ’tip’ o f f night to see what this season holds for our Me n’s and Women’s Baske tball teams!! Highlights as Featuring Mr. Bilbrey the evening’s host

Scrimmages by both teams Performances by the ms Cheer and Dance tea Fan Competitions in 3Best Spirit Costume, point Shootout and a n Hot Shot Competitio

St. Benedict at Auburndale 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 901.260.2840 For Winter Sports Schedules, please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org

SBA Athletics - Upcoming Events Tuesday, October 23rd - Boys Bowling vs Lausanne (AWAY) - Girls Bowling vs St. Agnes (AWAY

Thursday, October 25th - Boys Bowling vs CBHS (AWAY) - Girls Bowling vs Hutchison (AWAY)

Friday, October 26th - Football vs CBHS (HOME at 7:00pm)

Saturday, October 27th - Swim Meet (AWAY)