Monday Mail for the Week of December 10th, 2012: Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - December 11th …… Band/Choir Christmas Concert, 7:00pm, SBA Theater - December 16th …… Crossroads Concert, Susan Marshall: “Broadway to Blues” - December 14th, 17th-19th …..EXAM SCHEDULE (See Details below) - December 20th ….. Christmas Break Begins (NO CLASSES) - January 2nd ……… Classes Resume (Note: this is also the 1st Wednesday of the Month so there will be a 2:00pm Dismissal)
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.
Note to Parents: As is our practice this time of year, we will NOT be updating grades again until report cards go out soon after we return to school in January.
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.
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!
St. Benedict Eagles vs. Marion Wildcats Monday, January 14, 2:30 PM, FedExForum Followed by Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers at 7:00 PM St. Benedict Eagles will play the Marion Wildcats from Illinois at FedExForum on Monday, January 14. Your ticket grants you access into both the high school basketball game and the Grizzlies vs. Clippers game that evening at 7:00 PM.
Terrace III:
$17
Discounted Ticket Prices Available: ($3 Savings off Gate Price) First TN Club: $80 ($19 Savings Off Gate Price) Deadline to Order: Monday, January 7
Tickets can be purchased at the St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Office by Monday, January 7
Questions? Please contact David Ridenhour of the Grizzlies at (901) 205-1448
MEMO TO: St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Parent FROM: Sodexo DATE: December 5, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________
REMINDER Second Semester Meal Plan
Grades 9-12
Charge $484.00
Check Due 12-14-12
ADD $25.00 LATE FEE AFTER 12-14-2012 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
_____________________ Please Attach to Check
Grade ____________
Fourth Annual SBA Baseball Dance ** Music by the Kathryn Stallins Band ** Monday, December 31, 2012 - SBA Dining Hall
Dinner, Dance, Drinks and Door Prizes 8pm to 1am Tickets $40 in advance, $45 at the door Ticket Information: Contact Rob Czech at 901-652-4040 or Chris Holliday at 901-827-4022
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
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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 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.
St. Benedict Crossroads Concert Susan Marshall singing “Broadway to Blues,” accompanied by guitarist Joe Restivo, Sun, Dec. 16, 6:30 pm. Tickets $10.00 –260-2871 or 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
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.
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
Pitner Driving School Pitner Driving School is accepting applications for their 2/25-3/8 class from 3-6 PM. Applications are available with freshman counselor, Mr. Collins (collinsc@sbaeagles.org)
National Honor Society Inductions The induction ceremony for National Honor Society will take place on Sunday, January 13th, at 2:00pm in the Theater.
Registration Form
Shop While Your Daughter Plays in a Safe Environment
Name: _______________________
SBA Lady Eagles Basketball invites you to...
Address: _____________________ City: ________________________ State: _______
Holiday Hoops
Zip: ___________
Hm Phone: ___________________ Age: _____
Grade: ______
School: ______________________ Parent Signature as permission: _______________________________ Emergency Information: Parent/Guardian __________________ Work Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: ______________________
Directions >>> St. Benedict at Auburndale is located south of the Galleria Mall, three lights from I-40, just off Germantown Pkwy, across from the Toyota dealership, behind Howard’s Donuts.
Quickest Phone # _________________ Emergency Friend Phone: __________ Name: __________________________ Any health issues camp staff should be aware of: ____________________ Permission to administer First Aid: (sign) ______________________________ Campers may bring water or sports
Holiday Hoops St. Benedict at Auburndale Girls Basketball Camp 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 Info‌Don Sebren sebrend@sbaeagles.org
Shooting and Offensive Fundamentals Basketball Camp For Girls in Grades 4-8
December 20-21
Become a better basketball player while having fun in a friendly and safe environment New This Year! Holiday Hoops will focus on Shooting and Offensive Fundamentals. Campers will be taught the same offensive moves the SBA High School Team practices daily . Prepare for High School NOW. Camp Director: Don Sebren Coach Seb has over 25 years experience in conducting successful basketball camps. The camp will focus on shooting mechanics, offensive footwork for guards and posts, basketball fundamentals, age-group contests, and basketball games. There will be “work” sessions to acquire skills, then contests and games where the skills can be applied right away, doing something fun as reinforcement.
Register by mail or at the door: December 20-21: 9:00am—Noon Eligibility: Girls in grades 3-8 Camp Cost: $35 ...make checks payable to Don Sebren Holiday Hoops Camp The goals of the camp are: *Help girls become better basketball players. *Have fun and develop friendships. *Fun activity during Christmas Break.
Camp Coaching Staff: Don Sebren has over 25 years experience coaching both girls and boys basketball. Coach Sebren is in his sixth year as Head Coach at SBA. Coach Seb has developed a philosophy and techniques for helping young ladies become successful players as evidenced by the tremendous success the Lady Eagles have achieved in just five seasons under Coach’s direction. The Lady Eagles have won over 70% of their games, 108-43, and have participated in three State Final Fours over a five year period. St. Benedict Lady Eagle Basketball Players will serve as counselors and demonstrators. Some of the players have received All Region and Best of the Preps honors, and the others are leading players on SBA’s 2012-2013 girl’s basketball team.
Camp Highlights: Experienced coaching staff Instruction and Demonstration by SBA Varsity Basketball Players Free Camp Basketball Age Group Contest Awards
St. Benedict at Auburndale For more information or to register, contact Don Sebren at the above address, use email for the quickest response.
SBA Athletics - Upcoming Events Monday, December 10th - Boys & Girls Basketball vs Harding (AWAY)
Tuesday, December 11th -
Wrestling – SBA Winter Quad (HOME @ 5:00pm) Girls Bowling vs Lausanne (AWAY) Boys Bowling vs MUS (AWAY) Boys & Girls Basketball vs Marion, AR (AWAY)
Wednesday, December 12th - FR Girls Basketball vs FCA (HOME @ 6:00pm)
Thursday, December 13th - Swimming – Swim Meet (AWAY) - FR Boys Basketball vs Houston (AWAY)
Saturday, December 15th - Girls Basketball vs MHEA, Raleigh-Egypt (HOME) o FR Girls vs MHEA, 10:30am o VAR Girls vs Raleigh-Egypt, 12:00pm - Swimming – Germantown Inviational (AWAY) - Wrestling – Bearden Christmas Clash (AWAY)
COMMUNITY NEWS SECTION
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 :