Monday Mail for the Week of December 17th, 2012: Important Upcoming Calendar Reminders - 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 Friday, December 14th and run through Wednesday, December 19th. 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 4th Period 5th Period 6th 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: For the last exam ONLY (Friday, 8th Period Exam), we will dismiss students after 1 hour (10:50am) provided they have finished their exam. If dismissed early, students will NOT be allowed to go to their locker so as not to disturb the students who will still be testing. So, students should bring whatever they need out of their locker to their 8th period exam.
Sports
On Eagles’ Wings
CHECK www.sbaeagles.org/athletics FOR ALL FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES 24
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
March For Life Trip Meeting All Students who will be going on the pro-life trip to Washington must attend a meeting during activity period Tues., Jan. 15, at 2:30, in the Distance Learning Center. This is a mandatory meeting in order to go on the trip. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to attend. This is final meeting before the trip.
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.
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.
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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.
National Honor Society Inductions The induction ceremony for National Honor Society will take place on Sunday, January 13th, at 2:00pm in the Theater.
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.
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
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.
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)
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 Wednesday, December 19th - FR Boys Basketball – Houston Tournament (AWAY)
Thursday, December 20th - FR Boys Basketball – Houston Tournament (AWAY)
Friday, December 21st - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Father Ryan (AWAY) - Varsity Boys Basketball vs MBA (AWAY)
Saturday, December 22nd - Varsity Boys Basketball vs BGA (AWAY)
Thursday, December 27th - Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball – SBA Holiday Hoops Tournament (HOME; For information on game times, see bracket on next page)
Friday, December 28th - Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball – SBA Holiday Hoops Tournament (Day 2) - Wrestling – Jonesboro Holiday Tournament (AWAY)
Saturday, December 29th - Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball – SBA Holiday Hoops Tournament (Day 3) - Wrestling – Jonesboro Holiday Tournament (AWAY)
December 27 - 29, 2012 29-Dec
Cordova, Tennessee 29-Dec
28-Dec
27-Dec
28-Dec
29-Dec
29-Dec
Holiday Hoops Invitational 11:30 G18
St. Benedict (B)
2:30 G20
8:30 G8 Tipton-Rose (B) 11:30 G10
8:30 G16 Bolton (B) 11:30 G2 Fayette (B)
(B) Consolation
5:30 G22
8:30 G24
(B) Champion
Brentwood (B) 2:30 G4 Brighton (B) 2:30 G12
5:30 G14 Holy Innocent (B) 5:30 G6 Millington (B) Fayette (G) 10:00 G1 Arlington (G)
10:00 G9
4:00 G13 Bartlett (G) 1:00 G3
(G) Consolation
Southaven (G)
(G) Champion
4:00 G21
7:00 G23 Lewisburg(G) 4:00 G5 MAHS (G) 1:00 G11
7:00 G15 St. Benedict (G) 7:00 G7
10:00 G17
1:00 G19
St. Cecilia (G) (Top Bracket wears White Uniform)
2nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOOPS MENS/WOMENS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ---- ST BENEDICT HS --- 8250 VARNAVAS DR---CORDOVA, TN---38016