Monday Mail for the Week of December 3rd, 2012: Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - December 5th ……. Junior Ring Mass – 9:55am (SEE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW) - December 5th ……. Religious Goods Sale in Front Foyer - December 6th-9th .. SBA Music & Theater Departments Present “The 12 Days of Christmas” - December 16th …… Crossroads Concert, Susan Marshall: “Broadway to Blues” - December 14th, 17th-19th …..EXAM SCHEDULE (See Details below)
Wednesday, December 5
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We will NOT have a 2:00pm dismissal. In order to accommodate the Junior Ring Mass, classes will dismiss at the normal 3:00pm time. The Mass will begin at 9:55am with the Junior Ring ceremony to follow afterwards.
Attention Senior Parents There will be a meeting on January 8th at 6:30pm in the theater for parents of the Class of 2013 to talk about Financial Aid and Scholarships for college. There will be information on grants, loans, scholarships, and work study, as well as information on completing the FASFSA 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.
Semester Exam Schedule Exams will begin on Monday, December 14th and run through Wednesday, December 19th.
Semester Exam Schedule Fri., Dec. 14th 4th then 1st
Mon., Dec. 17th 5th then 2nd
Tues., Dec. 18th 6th then 3rd
Wed., Dec. 19th 7th then 8th
7:45-7:50 7:45-7:50 7:45-7:50 7:45-7:50 Prayers/ Prayers/ Prayers/ Prayers/ Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements 7:50-9:30 7:50-9:30 7:50-9:30 7:50-9:30 th th th 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7th Period Exam Exam Exam Exam 9:30-9:45 9:30-9:45 9:30-9:45 9:30-9:45 Break Break Break Break 9:50-11:30 9:50-11:30 9:50-11:30 9:50-11:30 st nd rd 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 8th Period Exam Exam Exam Exam
Most students will finish in the allotted 1:40. Any who need additional time beyond that may stay an extra 20 minutes or see an administrator to work out additional time beyond that. Students must be in regular uniform for their exam. Students need not come to school during their lunch period. If they need to, they should report to the dining hall.
The Rule: St. Benedict’s Newsletter St. Benedict at Auburndale
quotes of the month: ""From Mary we learn to surrender to God's will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust when all hope is gone. From Mary we learn to trust her Son and Christ the Son of God." Blessed John Paul II (Dec. 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception) "All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady.”- J. R.R. Tolkein (Dec. 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe “Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope.” Pope Benedict XVI “Mankind is a great, an immense family... This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.” - Pope John XXIII
December
“Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.” -Hebrews 12:2
Ways to Grow in Faith On-Campus Pray at SBA Prayer Service Mondays (Dec. 3, 10, & 17) 7:15 a.m. in Chapel BenedicTeens: Thursdays at 4:30 Rm A111 (Mr. Smith’s Classroom) Sponsoring a Coat Drive (nowDec.7). Donate coats, jackets, sweat-
ers, pants, socks, hats, gloves, blankets, etc.
How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul Book Discussion group. Tuesdays (Dec. 4, 11, & 18) at 3:15 Rm. A109. December 5: All School Mass with Junior Ring Ceremony Religious Goods Sale all Day! December 7: 1st Friday Mass at 7:15 & Adoration
Schedule of Lectors & Altar Servers December 5: Altar Servers– Brittany Grisanti, Alex Thompson, & Julian Mangrum Lectors- Nikki Shah & Grace Davis Gift Bearers- Katie Morgan, Becca Siciliano, Pauline Cabe, Jill Stark & Alyssa Williams
Events in the Diocese: SEARCH: November 30-December 2 Please pray for all those attending this weekend! Diocesan TEEN Reconciliation Service Thursday, December 6 (7:00 p.m.) at Catholic Church of the Incarnation December 15: Angotti Concert at Canon Center 7 p.m.
ADVENT “...it is necessary to understand that the whole of our life must be an ‘advent,’ a vigilant awaiting of the final coming of Christ. To predispose our mind to welcome the Lord who, as we say in the Creed, ‘one day will come to judge the living and the dead,’ we must learn to recognize him as present in the events of daily life. Therefore, Advent is, so to speak, an intense training that directs us decisively toward him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously.” Blessed John Paul II in his address on Dec. 18, 2002
Director of Spiritual Affairs: Khira Rotty Email: rottyk@sbaeagles.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Advent Prayer Services Advent Prayer Services will be in the Chapel every Monday from December 3-17. All are welcome to join us at 7:15 a.m. May we prepare ourselves to truly welcome the Light of Christ into our hearts this season and always!
Spirit Shop As Christmas gets closer, and closer, what better gift than to give some SBA spirit gear!! Don’t forget that the Spirit Shop is open during all three lunches EVERY Thursday at school. You can also order online and pick it up at school by visiting the Spirit Shop on our website at www.sbaeagles.org/store
St. Benedict and St. Francis Schools Annual Religious Goods Sale Wednesday, Dec. 5 at St. Benedict 8 am – 2 pm and Thursday, Dec. 6 at St. Francis, 8 am – 4 pm. A variety of books, music, sacramentals, gifts and holiday items, too. Several vendors represented. Open to the Public. For information call St. Benedict, 260-2840, St. Francis, 3887321.
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2 Semester Books If you have not already purchased books for 2nd semester classes, this should be done before we come back for classes in January. You can purchase books online by visiting our online bookstore: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/sbaeagles.htm For those of you who are thinking about selling 1st semester books, you can sell them back at anytime through our online bookstore, but MBS suggests waiting until the buyback period at the end of the school year to ensure that you get the most value for your books.
St. Benedict Crossroads Concert Susan Marshall singing “Broadway to Blues,” accompanied by guitarist Joe Restivo, Sun, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm. Tickets $10.00 –2602871 or sbaeagles.org.
St. Benedict Holiday Hoops Girls Basketball Camp Get your last minute Christmas shopping done while your children learn basketball from the best @ SBA gym, For Girls (grades 4-8), Thurs & Fri, Dec. 20-21, 9 am-12 Noon, $35 per camper (camp basketball included). Information-call Coach Sebren 260-2840, or sebrend@sbaeagles.org.
LAST Chance to Purchase a Senior Ad in the Yearbook!! If you missed the senior ad deadline, you have a second chance. We have just 10 pages left. To purchase a senior ad, go to our school website to print a contract. Contract, photos, copy, and payment should be submitted to the front office together. Move quickly to grab one of the 10 pages.
Practice ACT Opportunities There is ONE more opportunity for juniors to take a practice ACT this year: January 19. Testing times are from 9 to 12:15 and the cost of the test is $8. These are actual ACT tests that have been retired for practice purposes. Students will receive their test booklets, answer sheets and scores the week following the test. Sign-up sheets for each test have been posted by Mrs. Brannon’s office. Contact Mrs. Brannon if you have any questions: brannonj@sbaeagles.org
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.
St. Benedict at Auburndale
February 23, 2013 SPONSORSHIPS PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP ____* $700 - $1000+ Recognition in SBA Annual Report & Swing and Bling Show Program Four Tickets ($100 Total Value) GOLD SPONSORSHIP ____* $250 - $699 Recognition in SBA Annual Report & Swing and Bling Show Program Two Tickets ($50 Total Value) SILVER SPONSORSHIP ____* $100 - $249 Recognition in SBA Annual Report & Swing and Bling Show Program Thank you for being a sponsor for the SBA Swing and Bling Fashion Show. Your sponsorship in the amount of $_____________________ is appreciated. Please select one of the sponsorship levels above and return with your check or billing request to: SBA Swing and Bling Fashion Show 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 Donor/Company: _________________________________ Contact: _______________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________ Amount Enclosed: $ ________________________ To be Billed: $ _________________________
Proceeds benefit the SBA Annual Fund
SBA STAGES CHRISTMAS COMEDY/MUSICAL Ever wonder what was really going on in the "12 Days of Christmas" song? Why would someone give eight maids a-milking? What's a calling bird? And why does this gift giver like birds so much anyway? The SBA Show Choir explores the unauthorized true story in 12 zany original sketches written by SBA Theatre Teacher Ryan Kathman, paired with some of your favorite classic Christmas songs. Watch a holiday classic come to life on stage and get the real scoop with The 12 Days of Christmas: The Untold Story. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. •Group rates are available. Call 260-2840 for information. PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES Thursday, December 6 @ 7:00 p.m. • Friday, December 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8 @ 7:00 p.m. • Sunday, December 9 @ 2:30 p.m. St. Benedict High School Performing ArtsTheatre 8250 Varnavas Drive @ Germantown Parkway in Cordova
Just in Time for Christmas!! Get Your SBA Key Chain or Necklace. Mix & Match! There are several designs to choose. Only $10.00 each
Support Your SBA Swim Team!!!!!!! Contact Russell or Jenny Smith @ smithtn3@aol.com to place order or come by our table outside the dining hall Friday, December 7th during all 3 lunches.
SBA Athletics - Upcoming Events Monday, December 3rd - Boys & Girls Basketball vs Arlington (AWAY)
Tuesday, December 4th - Wrestling vs Bolton, Kingsbury, MAHS (HOME @ 6:00pm) - Girls Bowling vs St. Agnes (AWAY)
Wednesday, December 5th - FR Boys Basketball vs Ridgeway (AWAY)
Thursday, December 6th - FR Girls Basketball vs Briarcrest (AWAY
Friday, December 7th - Boys & Girls Basketball vs Germantown (AWAY) - JV Wrestling – McGavock Invitational (AWAY)
Saturday, December 8th - Varsity Wrestling – McGavock Invitational (AWAY)
COMMUNITY NEWS SECTION
RECONCILIATION: AN EXPERIENCE OF FORGIVENESS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOLTEENS Thursday, December 6, 2012 Church of the Incarnation 360 Bray Station Road Collierville, TN 7:00 p.m.
Begin Advent in a positive way by celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation with other teens! For more information, contact Dianne Dolan at 901-373-1292 or dianne.dolan@cc.cdom.org
PR E PA R I N G T H E W AY F O R C H R I ST M A S
ANGOTTI A Family Christmas Concert with John Angotti & Friends
7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Memphis, TN
Featuring St. Agnes Academy Ladies First, St. Benedict at Auburndale Show Choir, Bells of the Holy Spirit, Voices of St. Augustine Choir, a 100+ person all Diocesan choir and more! To Benefit the Programs of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee & St. Martin de Porres Shrine & Institute
Tickets $15 - $50
(save 10% when you buy four or more tickets prior to December 4th)
Call 901-722-4701 to order tickets! Presented by:
Benefiting :