Monday Mail for the Week of November 14th, 2011: Calendar Reminders November 17th …. Powder Puff Game at 6:00pm November 19th …. PG Trivia Night (more information is listed in the following pages) November 20th ….Alumni Band Concert to benefit the Can Food Drive; Starts at 6:30pm, Admission is a $5 cash donation or a can donation November 20th …. Honor Society Inductions in the SBA Theater at 2:00pm November 23-25th…. Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASSES
LASTING LEGACIES ANNUAL FUND UPDATE Thank you so much for your support so far in the 201112 Lasting Legacies Annual Fund Drive!!! Since July 1 we have received $46,132.05 in unrestricted gifts and $36,158.75 in restricted program gifts. Our goal is to raise $200,000 and to have $110,000 of that by December 31st.
As you think about your year-end giving opportunities, we hope that you will consider our school. We certainly make every penny count and every gifts is appreciated. Please contact the SBA Development Office if you have any questions at 260-2892 or visit the following link to give online: http://sbaeagles.org/donate
Thank you again for your continued support!
Yearbook “Add-Ons” This year the yearbook staff is offering new ways to make your yearbook more personal. Below is a list of ad-ons that you can buy for your yearbook. If you are interested go to www.shop.balfour.com and search for St Benedict at Auburndale (make sure there is no period after “St”). If you have any questions, contact the yearbook staff at sbayearbook@sbaeagles.org. Ad- ons Available Keepsake Sleeve- Clear, plastic pouch that can be attached to the yearbook where your child can put pictures, tickets, or other memories inside. Yearbook Stickies- Fun stickers where you can point out specific memories or can mark the pages that your child is on. Ribbon Bookmark- 5 different colored ribbons that you can use to mark those special pages Clear or Sparkle Dust Jacket- Protects your yearbook from wear, spills and scratches. Autograph Section- This allows your child to have their yearbook signed without having to bring the yearbook wherever they go.
Alumni Concert With the help of some SBA Alumni on staff, we will be again hosting an Alumni concert on Sunday, November 20th at 6:30pm in the Theater. The lineup has not been set in stone, but there will be some very talented SBA Alumni performing and you will not want to miss it!! Admission is a donation of cans or cash ($5 is suggested, but every little bit helps). All proceeds will go towards the Can Food Drive.
MEMO TO: St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Parent FROM: Sodexo DATE: November 14, 2011 ____________________________________________________ REMINDER Second Semester Meal Plan Charge $488.00
Grades 9-12
Check Due 12-9-11
ADD $25.00 LATE FEE AFTER 12-9-11 Your student may present his/her check to the cafeteria manager. Please make checks payable to Sodexo. If you prefer, meal payments may be mailed to: Sodexo 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 901/260-2884 Student's Name ___________________________ Grade ____________ Please Attach to Check
Home & School Meeting Home & School’s next meeting is Wednesday, November 16th at 8:00am in the Faculty Dining Hall
Congratulations!! Congratulations again go to our JV and Varsity Dance Teams who are the
2011 Tennessee State Champions in Hip Hop!!!
Naval Academy Any students interested in the Naval Academy sign up for an informational meeting in the guidance office.
Powder Puff Football Girls RULE!!! Want proof?? Come watch the annual Powder Puff game Thursday November 17 – 6:00 at the SBA Football field. Entrance fee is a cash or can donation. All proceeds benefit the SBA 2011 Food Drive.
Religious Goods Sale Date - Wed., Nov. 30, 2011 Time - 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location – SBA Front Foyer Admission Fee - Free Description - Vendors will offer a variety of religious goods, books, music and gifts for sale. Open to the Public. Come and shop for Christmas. Contact – Sharon Masterson, 260-2871, mastersons@sbaeagles.org.
SBA Christmas Concert Date of Event- Thur., Dec. 1, 2011 Time- 7:00 pm Place- SBA Theater Admission Fee- Free Description- A holiday concert featuring Christmas Music from the repertoire of the award-winning SBA Bands – Concert, Jazz and Rock & Soul and SBA Choirs – Show, Jazz and Concert Contact person, phone & E-mail-Sharon Masterson, 260-2871, mastersons@sbaeagles.org
Crossroads Concert #2 Date of Event- Sunday, December 11th Time- 6:30 pm Place- SBA Theater Admission Fee- $10 Description of event- Jimmy Davis and his acoustic guitar, with campfire songs and more. Come out of the holiday hustle and bustle for a warm evening of delightful music. Contact person, phone & E-mail-Sharon Masterson, 260-2871, mastersons@sbaeagles.org
SBA Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp Date of Event- Mon-Wed, Dec. 19-21, 2011 Time- Boys (grades 1-8)-8:00 am-12 Noon, Girls (grades 4-8)-1:00-4:00 pm Place- St. Benedict High School Gym, 8250 Varnavas @Germantown Pkwy in Cordova
Admission Fee- Boys-$80 ($75 if early register); Girls-$60
Description of eventGet your last minute Christmas shopping done while your children enjoy SBA’s Annual Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp. SBA’s Varsity Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches, Caleb Marcum and Don Sebren, provide superior basketball instruction for your budding hoopster. Contact person, phone & E-mailSharon Masterson, 260-2871, mastersons@sbaeagles.org
$$$$$$$$$$$$ FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE What: Information on grants, loans, scholarships, and work study, including information on completing the FAFSA form and how to apply for the Tennessee Hope Scholarship. The speaker will be Jim Shannon the financial aid director from CBU. He will speak on scholarships and financial aid for all colleges, not just CBU. When:
November 30, 6:30PM
Where:
St. Benedict School, Theater
Who May Attend: Parents of the Class of 2012
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THE BIG TURKEY GIVE AWAY AT “TRIVIA NIGHT” Benefiting St. Benedict Seniors Project Graduation Party Saturday Night, November 19, 2011 SBA Dining Hall-Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Questions begin at 7:00pm The SBA Project Graduation Committee is hosting the first Trivia Night of the season on Sat., Nov. 19 in the Dining Hall at 6:30 pm with Trivia Night guru, Brother Ignatius Brown. 8-person tables are $15 per person or $20 per person for gold sponsor tables. Contests for coming dressed in your favorite retro attire and table decorations, silent auction, Heads & Tails Game and mulligans. Every Trivia Night nearly sells out so get your reservations in early. You can find the registration form on our website (www.sbaeagles.org/forms) or you can e-mail SBAtrivia@yahoo.com. Project Graduation is a safe, drug and alcohol free party for our seniors on their graduation night. This is the 9th annual Project Graduation and Trivia Night is their major fundraiser. The second Trivia Night is Feb. 18. The Trivia Night Committee also is in need of gift cards, wine and items that can be used for door and winners’ prizes. These items may be sent to school marked for Trivia Night. Volunteers are also needed to help set-up (12 noon), clean-up (10 pm) and work during the event. Contact Becky Siano at bcsiano@bellsouth.net or 901-619-1231.
SBA Athletics Upcoming Events Tuesday, November 15th - Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Southwind (HOME) o JV Girls @ 3:30pm o JV Boys @ 4:30pm o Varsity Girls @ 6:00pm o Varsity Boys @ 7:30pm - Boys Bowling vs. MUS (AWAY) - Girls Bowling vs. St. Mary’s (AWAY) Thursday, November 17th - Girls Bowling vs. Harding (AWAY) Friday, November 18th - Wrestling – Cordova Pre-Season Tournament (AWAY) - Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Lausanne (AWAY) Saturday, November 19th - Wrestling – Cordova Pre-Season Tournament (AWAY)
Community News Section
Date – Thur., Dec. 1, 2011 Event – St. Francis School Annual Holiday Religious Goods Sale Time – 8: 00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location – Multi-purpose room, St. Francis School, 2100 Germantown Pkwy. in Cordova Admission Fee – Free Description - Vendors will offer a variety of religious goods, books, music and gifts for sale. Open to the Public. Come and shop for Christmas. Contact – Betty Siano, 388-7321, betty.siano@sfaschholl.cdom.org. Public listing – 388-7321, www.sfawolves.org.