St. Benedict Monday Mail 02/08/21

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2020-21 Calendar

February 11: Sophomore Retreat (grds.9, 11, 12-remote) February 12: Professional Day – No School February 15: President’s Day – No School February 17 & 18: Teacher Prof. Dev. – 1pm dismissal March 5: First Friday Adoration March 12: End of 3rd Quarter March 15-19: Spring Break March 15-19: Spring Break

April 1-2: Holy Thursday, Good Friday – No School April 5: Easter Monday – No School April 11: Catholic School Music Showcase April 14: NCAA NLI Signing Day April 17: Prom May 6: Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm May 7: First Friday Adoration Graduation, 7pm May 28: Last Day of School

Night at the Nest & Trivia Night rescheduled – New Date Announced Soon!

For Pitner Driving School Information – See Community Mail. No on-campus classes this year.

Tentative/Partial 2021-22 Calendar August 11: First Day of Class – ½ day September 6: Labor Day – No School Oct. 7, 8 & 11: Fall Break – No School November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break December 17: Last Day of Class/Semester – ½ Day December 20-January 3: Christmas Break January 4: Classes Resume

January 17: MLK Holiday – No School February 18: Prof. Day – No School for Students February 21: President’s Day, Winter Break – No School March 14-18: Spring Break April 14-15: Holy Thursday, Good Friday – No School April 18: Easter Monday – No School May 27: Last Day of Classes – ½ Day

New COVID-19 policy issued by Diocesan Schools Task Force Schools should follow COVID screening questions, if it has not already been done (in line with CDC). Regarding a pending COVID test: If anyone in the family has a pending COVID test, then the entire family should stay home.

In summary: • The mask policy does not change • If any family member has symptoms of COVID (1 major or 2 minor) or a pending test, the entire family should stay home • Students should not return to school from COVID symptoms without either a negative COVID test or clearance from a physician • The key to moving forward is getting as many people vaccinated as possible • 1 new case - last on campus Feb. 2. Those who were considered close contacts have been notified. This brings our total number of positive cases, since returning to campus in August, to 49.

Don’t miss the “early bird discount”!

ENROLLMENT 2021-2022

For students in grades 9, 10 and 11, we will begin the re-enrollment process within the next few weeks! Please review the details below to help prepare for the process.

Enrollment: •

Enrollment Fee - The enrollment fee is $400. However, there is an “early bird discount” enrollment fee of $250 if you complete your child’s enrollment form and pay the fee by the initial due date. *

*The due date to complete the enrollment form and pay the enrollment fee will be determined before the enrollment process begins.

• Student Class Schedules – Students will be meeting with Counselors this month to select classes for next year.

The classes your child requests will not be scheduled until the enrollment process is complete.

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Tryouts & Auditions – In order for your child to participate in any tryout and/or audition, the enrollment process must be complete.

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Financial Aid - Online financial aid applications are being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. FACTS Management Company handles the payment plans and financial aid applications. Families must re-apply each year for consideration of financial aid.

Click here to apply: FACTS Mgmt

Enrollment Process: •

Your child’s online Enrollment Form will be emailed to the primary email address (a separate email for each student).

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If you know your child will not be attending SBA next year, or if you have any questions regarding your child's re-enrollment, please contact Justin Wharton, 260-2873 or whartonj@sbaeagles.org.

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Diocesan policy requires that all financial obligations be current for families to receive the email to complete the enrollment form. Please contact Kathy Hurt, 260-2868 or hurtk@sbaeagles.org, if you have any questions about your current tuition account.

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If you have an active FACTS agreement that will settle the balance due for the current 2020-21 school year, you will receive the email to complete your child’s form.

* Enrolling during the initial enrollment period lets you take advantage of the early bird discount enrollment fee and save your family money!

TOP TEAM FAN FAVORITE AWARD The Top Team Fan Favorite Award is your chance to honor your favorite high school sports team in your community during the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s High School Sports Awards. Whether it be a team that overcame a great obstacle, or a team that succeeded against the odds, they want to hear why they are your favorite. The 3 finalist teams will be announced prior to the show in the Spring in the Honorees section of their website. The winning team receiving the most votes will be revealed during the show.

NOMINATION PERIOD Ends 4/6/21; VOTING PERIOD: 4/7/21 – 4/28/21 Nominate your favorite team https://sportsawards.usatoday.com/memphis/top-team/

I AM SPORT AWARD The I AM SPORT Award was created to honor high school student athletes who volunteer their time to benefit those in their community. The three finalists and winner who received the most votes will be revealed during the show. *Because of sport cancellations due to COVID-19, student athletes who participated in sanctioned high school sports in either the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year are eligible to be nominated for this award. However, they must still currently be in high school during the 2020-2021 school year. NOMINATION PERIOD Ends 3/9/21 VOTING PERIOD: 3/10/21 – 4/7/21 Nominate at https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/high-school/sportsawards/2021/01/17/nominate-memphis-high-school-athlete-who-knocked-community-service-outpark/6650686002/

Faith at SBA! Adoration & Penance each Friday at all lunches.

Mass offered in memory or honor of a loved one or friend?

Contact: Father Dexter frdexter@sbaeagles.org

LOOKING AHEAD Wed, Feb. 17 ASH WEDENSDAY

On-line Spirit Shop has some new items! Check it out at https://www.sbaeagles.org/shop For information - contact Justin Wharton, whartonj@sbaeagles.org; 260-2873

DRIVER’S PERMIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION Required, for a student to get a Driver’s Permit! Students may pick up a form in the front office during office hours. Please have student Social Security Number to complete the form.

Questions about Home & School? Email sbahomeandschool@gmail.com Please sign up to help with monthly “Teacher Treats” https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0b4aadac29a7fa720202021/29303824

ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL ON FILE. Visit sbaeagles.org/formspolicies for the physical packet that you may use with your private physician.

Reminders for students and parents: From: Lynn Tillman • tillmanl@sbaeagles.org 1. Email remote@sbaeagles.org for an on-campus student to be remote for fever or nausea.

Email tillmanl@sbaeagles.org if your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID, contact of a positive COVID. Contact millerv@sbaeagles.org if your child will be tardy or absent.

2. For students to be able to carry their inhalers and/or epi pens on them, a self-carry contract must be signed by student, parent and Nurse Lynn. (email Nurse Lynn for contract) 3. Students need a prescription form and their own bottle of as needed medicines to be kept in health room. (email Nurse Lynn for form) 4. Students with asthma will need to provide Nurse Lynn a copy of their asthma plan. (email Nurse Lynn for form) 5. Students who are any kind of medication, even if not administered by Nurse Lynn, need a health form on file.

The reasoning behind this request is in case of an emergency Nurse Lynn will have a list of medications the student takes to give emergency personnel. (email Nurse Lynn for form) 6. Students who are out with COVID or COVID-like symptoms must have a return to school form filled out and signed by parent before returning. (email Nurse Lynn for form) 7. Following is a break-down of how COVID symptoms are defined and will be treated by Nurse Lynn: LOW RISK symptoms: sore throat, nasal congestion/nasal discharge, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, muscle aches, headache and fatigue.

HIGH RISK symptoms: fever (>100.0), cough, shortness of breath/increased work of breathing and loss of taste and/or smell.

COVID Update • We have weekly update in our Monday Mail on the number of positive cases on our campus.

• Our School Nurse, Lynn Tillman, R.N. will continue to contact all close contacts as soon as the school is aware of a positive case.

• Please continue to notify Nurse Lynn (tillmanl@sbaeagles.org) if your child or anyone in your household has been tested for COVID and are awaiting the result.

If anyone in the family has a pending COVID test, then the entire family should stay home.

In summary: • Mask policy does not change • If any family member has symptoms of COVID (1 major or 2 minor) or a pending test, the entire family should stay home • Students should not return to school from COVID symptoms without either a negative COVID test or clearance from a physician • The key to moving forward is getting as many people vaccinated as possible

SAMPLE PARENT LETTER Dear Parent of___________________, The CDC, Tn Dept. of Health, and Shelby County health Dept. have added optional quarantine options after close contact with someone with COVID-19. The SBA school nurse, Lynn Tillman, BSN, RN, will work with you individually if your student is identified as a close contact.

What is close contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive? You were within 6 feet of someone for 15 minutes or more.

What to do if you are a close contact- Quarantine: ▪ Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nasal congestion/nasal discharge, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, muscle aches, headache, and fatigue.

▪ Stay home, ideally away from other, especially people who are at higher risk.

Quarantine timeline: ▪ 14-day quarantine is ideal, return to school on day 15 ▪ 10-day quarantine without PCR testing, return day 11 ▪ 7-day quarantine with a negative PCR test result (tested within 48 hours of returning to school-day 6), return day 8 ▪ Examples: For all of these options the student must be COVID-19 symptom free to return ▪ 7 day + negative test on day 6 or day 7= Quarantine dates 12/1-12/7 (negative PCR test 12/6 or 12/7) return 12/8 ▪ 10 day + no test= Quarantine dates 12/1-12/10 return 12/11 ▪ 14 day= Quarantine dates 12/1-12/14 return 12/15 After ending quarantine, people should: ▪ Watch for symptoms until 14 days after exposure ▪ If they have symptoms, immediately self-isolate and email Nurse Lynn (tillmanl@sbaeagles.org) ▪ Wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet from others, wash their hands, avoid crowds, and take other steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Please email Nurse Lynn if you have questions.

Stay well, Lynn Tillman, BSN, RN SBA School Nurse (901)260-2869

SBA Project Graduation 2020-2021 Dear St. Benedict at Auburndale Parents: A tradition for the St. Benedict seniors is a drug and alcohol free “lock-in” given by the senior parents. Over 95% of our seniors participate each year and they have a wonderful time. We rent out Incredible Pizza and they have unlimited play time, as well as unlimited pizza, drinks and snacks. Whether your child loves go-karts, bowling, putt-putt, laser tag or lots of video gamesthere is something for everyone. Each senior receives a goodie bag valued at over $100 as well as super door prizes that have included 32-inch flat screen TV’s, Yetis and Gift Cards to name a few.

Ticket price is $175. The SBA Project Graduation committee also hosts a “Trivia Night” in order to raise money to provide a fun-filled night for our graduating seniors, to keep them safe and off the streets on graduation night.

Our Project Graduation committee needs your help in a variety of ways.

The Trivia Night Date is to be Determined. We would like to invite you to be a part of this fun-filled night as a sponsor, volunteer or player. Trivia Night is an event that involves a competition of many teams of “experts” on various subjects. It is a competition that requires teams to answer ten rounds of ten questions about anything from science to nonsense.

We are also looking for parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors to get involved with Project Graduation to keep this wonderful tradition going in order that the future years maintain the success level we have experienced. We need several parents to volunteer during the event.

On behalf of St. Benedict Project Graduation, we appreciate your help. Donations are tax deductible, and we would also like to offer our sponsors complimentary notice in our SBA Annual Report.

Again, thank you for your support of this important event. SENIOR PARENTS, BE SURE TO SEND IN YOUR STUDENT’S RESERVATION AND PAYMENT! Contact me for information all the above.

Sincerely, Amy Iovinelli SBA Project Graduation Committee Chair 901.849.9644 amyiov6@gmail.com

SBA Project Graduation Rules & Permission Form SBA Project Graduation (PG) is held on the night of graduation at Incredible Pizza from 11:30 pm5:00 am. Incredible Pizza is located at 1245 Germantown Parkway Cordova, 309-3132. The purpose of SBA Project Graduation is to have a drug and alcohol-free evening of fun and fellowship one last time.

RULES: If graduate arrives and is suspected to be “under the influence” (either alcohol or drugs) and the student fails a Breathalyzer test, the parents will be called and the student will not be admitted to Project Graduation regardless of the paid admission.

▪ We strongly suggest that parents drop off their students and pick them up due to the long hours of fun, they will be very tired.

▪ No guests are allowed; ONLY students of the SBA Class of 2021 who have paid.

▪ Check-in is between 11:30 pm - 12:00 am. No one will be able to enter after 12:00 am.

▪ All bags, purses and items brought must be checked in. The less students bring with them the better. Storage is limited.

▪ No one will be allowed to leave early without a signed parental form. If a student has permission to leave, a parent will be notified and the student will not be allowed to re-enter.

▪ Students will not be eligible for door prizes if they leave early.

▪ There will be food and drink provided all night long ▪ PG ends by 5:00 am. If a student does not feel capable driving home, please notify Any of the chaperones and we will call a parent to come pick-up him/he.

SBA Project Graduation Permission Form I/We do give our child ______________________________permission to attend Project Graduation, and we acknowledge the rules listed above.

I/We can be reached at ___________________________ in the event of an emergency.

I/We DO______ give our child_____________________ permission to leave Project Graduation at any time during the event. WE acknowledge that we will be notified by the phone number listed above that he/she is leaving.

I/We DO NOT______ give our child_____________________ permission to leave Project Graduation until the event is finished.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date Please return the permission slip along with $175.00 check to SBA office - c/o Project Graduation Make your check payable to SBA Project Graduation.

Dining Services

St. Benedict partners with MMI Dining Systems to provide quality food services for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. We offer a variety of venues and vendors in the Eagle Café, providing an option for every student.

Monday-Breakfast Wednesday-Lunch

✓ Eagle Café Lunch Account Options: ➢ Meal Plan Option 1 Meal Plans include one meal deal at lunch per day for a semester.

Meal deals include: • Hot Lunch Plate: 1 entrée, 2 sides, & fountain drink • Grille Special: 1 Grille item, 1 side, & fountain drink • Soup or Salad, 1 standard baked potato & fountain drink • Passport Café Feature: Daily Feature & fountain drink • Bowl You Over: 1 BOWL & fountain drink (No Side) • Uppercrust: 1 personal pan pizza & fountain drink (No Side) Bottled Beverages will be priced additionally at a-la-carte pricing.

Examples of items not included in the meal deals are; breakfast items, ice cream, mempops, grab and go, snacks, fruit bar etc. These items may be paid for by cash or from the students’ Declining Balance Account (General). ➢ Declining Balance (General Account) Option 2 The declining balance account is a pre-payment, debit card system that allows your student to purchase anything in the Eagle Café at an a’la’carte price. Please see How to pay for payment options.

How to pay?

Declining Balance (General Accounts) can be paid for online at mypaymentsplus.com or by check or cash in the Eagle Café.

Mypaymentsplus.com requires a Student ID for registration. This ID is the same number used for the students computer password minus the zero.

Example: 01234 would be entered as 1234

Meal Plans are paid for a semester at a time. Meal Plan pricing will be displayed on a separate form and can be paid for by check or cash only.

For those who prefer to purchase a Meal Plan and add money to the General Account, you must pay with separate forms of payment.

Our Commitment to You & Covid-19 Awareness

• All students, faculty, staff, and guests are required to wear a mask while in the Eagle Café.

• All MMI team members wear an approved face covering, apron, and nitrile gloves during the preparation and service of meals.

• All meal-service activities and seating options comply with the appropriate social distancing guidelines.

• We provide directional signage and management to support safe and expeditious traffic flow.

• Hand sanitizer is available to all students, faculty, staff, and guests throughout the cafeteria.

• Meal service utensils and condiments are single-use.

• All self-serve food and beverage stations are employee attended service.

• Students are able to swipe their Student ID at the register rather than key in their ID. This helps prevent the spread of germs and speed up the flow of traffic.

• We have a no change policy for those who pay with cash. This means for anyone who pays with cash the remaining change is added to the student’s account.

This helps with preventing the spread of germs and speed up the flow of traffic.

Food Service Director Contact Information Mrs. Angela Reed areed@mmihg.com 901-260-2884 www.sbaeagles.org/lunchmenu Instagram: SBA Eagle Cafe