Monday Mail September 2, 2014: Please check our website www.sbaeagles.org for athletic dates and times.
Tuesday, September 2…..Freshman Class Officer Elections First 2:20 dismissal Wednesday, September 3….First 2pm dismissal Thursday, September 4……Balfour 2nd meeting with Juniors PlusPortal Training (see info) Spirit Shop opens for business every Thursday – all 3 lunches Friday, Sept. 5……….First Friday Adoration (All Welcome) Tuesday, September 9….….Home and School Meeting 8am Faculty Dining Hall PlusPortal Training (see info) Thursday, September 11…...PlusPortal Training (see info)
PlusPortal Parent Sessions Parents – do you need help with learning about your PlusPortal account? This is a very important communication tool - it allows you to keep current with your child's assignments, scores, teachers and school information. Cain Carson, SBA IT Director, will be holding informational sessions for parents. No reservation needed, but if you have NOT activated your account yet, please email (carsonc@sbaeagles.org) him prior to coming to class so that he can get you set up before class. Dates of the classes are: Thursday, September 4: 8 am, 10 am, Noon Tuesday, September 9: 8 am, 10 am, Noon, 6:00 pm Thursday, September 11: 8 am, 10 am, Noon If the dates and times above will not work in your schedule, and you would like assistance with learning more about your PlusPortal, please contact Mr. Carson to schedule another time. His email is: carsonc@sbaeagles.org
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Library Orientation During the week of September 8, the library will be hosting orientations for 9th graders to introduce them to all of our library resources.
Class Retreat Dates Monday, Sept. 15th – Freshmen Friday, Nov. 21st – Sophomores Monday, Feb. 23rd – Juniors Tuesday, April 14th – Seniors
Freshman Tailgate Fri, Sept 19 @ SBA Eagle Lane from 5-7 pm! Parents and students are all welcome! Come bring a chair, some goodies and games and get to know all the Freshman teachers, parents and students and stay for the game against Hornlake! Go SBA Eagles! A-H-please bring sweets I-M-please bring drinks N-Z-please bring salty treats We will have tents and tables set up for the food and drinks. It’s a great way to get to know each other and get involved with SBA!
First Friday Adoration The First Friday of every month we will have Eucharistic Adoration. Theology classes take their students to the chapel during theology class, but we also ask for our entire SBA family to get involved. This is a beautiful time for us to reflect and pray together. If you are able to come by for any amount of time on the First Friday of each month (beginning Sept. 5), please email Mrs. Keegan at keeganh@sbaeagles.org or sign up online http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dabaf2ea0f49-adoration
NHS Tutoring The National Honor Society will have a tutoring table set up during all 3 lunch periods EVERY Wednesday for anyone who needs help. Please encourage your student to take advantage of this service.
Guidance Meetings Senior Parent Meetings Sept. 23 at 6:30 or Sept. 24 at 12:30 and 6:30 DLC Junior Parent Meetings Oct. 1 at 6:30 or Oct. 2 at 12:30 and 6:30 DLC Freshman/Sophomore Meetings Nov. 5 at 12:30 and 6:30 DLC
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Beginning September 14 ~Sunday afternoons~ WHERE THE NEST @ SBA
ENTRY DEADLINE September 10
Who will win the inaugural Talon Volleyball League Championship? Get your friends together and join in the fun! See Coach D for details!!
TALON VOLLEYBALL CO-ED LEAGUE RULES Each team must have 2 girls or 2 boys on the court at all times with a minimum of 6 players on each team, max of 10. Each team must have a designated coach which may be a student or parent. Matches will be played on Sunday afternoon beginning 9-14-14 and will run through 11-9-14. Each team member must fill out a registration form and turn it in by the deadline. Each coach must fill out a team roster and turn it in by the deadline. Matches will be officiated according to the TSSAA rules by SBA coaches. Team fee $250 – Deadline is September 10, 2014 Game rules and schedules will be passed out September 12. Schedules and results will be posted at www.sbaeagles.org under student life. This site will also have announcements, etc. for each team
Are you a new parent at SBA? Join us for coffee & pastries Wednesday, September 17 8:00 – 9:00 am SBA Library Check out our fabulous Library, talk with Administration and learn how you can encourage others to be part of the “Eagle’s Nest!”
Pitner Driving School Drivers Ed begins September 22nd. Classes are sponsored by Pitner Driving School and held on the SBA campus. Registration information is below.
HIGHLIGHTS INDICATE RECENT CHANGES St. Benedict at Auburndale 2014-2015 School Calendar August 7 August 11 August 12 August 15 September 1 October 10 October 13 October 14 October 15 November 26 November 27-28 December 8 December 19 Dec 20 - Jan 5 January 5 January 6 January 19 February 16 March 9-13 April 2 April 3-6 May 22
Registration Day First Day of School for NEW Students – HALF DAY First Day of School for ALL Students Assumption of Mary - NO SCHOOL Labor Day - NO SCHOOL Professional Day - NO SCHOOL Fall Break - NO SCHOOL Faculty Retreat – NO SCHOOL Standardized Testing – HALF DAY for 9-11 grade Seniors – NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break - HALF DAY Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL Feast of the Immaculate Conception - NO SCHOOL Christmas Break - HALF DAY Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL Classes Resume Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL President's Day - NO SCHOOL Spring Break - NO SCHOOL Easter Break - HALF DAY Easter Break - NO SCHOOL Last Day of School - HALF DAY
Thank you so much to those that have already given to our 2014-15 Annual Fund through the Parent Giving Drive. Our hope is that you will prayerfully consider participating. You can fill out your card at any time to turn in or you can also give online at sbaeagles.org/donate. No gift is too small and EVERY gift counts! Thank you! We hope you received your Annual Fund brochure in the mail last week! We are “Framing the Future�!