St. Benedict Monday Mail Sept 19, 2016

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2016-17 Calendar Highlights September 20

SBA College Fair, 10:15-12:40 th

September 21 September 22 September 23

8 grade visit day Senior Parent Financial Aid Meeting, 6pm Senior Parent Financial Aid Meeting, 12

September 28 September 29 October 3 October 5 October 7 October 10 October 11 October 15 October 19 October 20,22-24 October 21 November 1 November 4 November 7 November 9

8 grade visit day th 8 grade visit day Freshman Class Retreat st 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal Fall Professional Day (NO SCHOOL) Fall Break (NO SCHOOL) Faculty Retreat (NO SCHOOL) Trivia Night (sponsored by Project Grad) PSAT Testing – grades 9-11 (1/2 day) Fall Play - The Phantom Toolbooth “Be an Eagle for a Day” All Saints Day (Holyday-NO SCHOOL) st 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration Sophomore Class Retreat st 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal NCAA National Letter of Intent Signing Day Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL) st 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration st 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal Feast of Immaculate Conception (Holyday-NO SCHOOL) Exams (1/2 day) Faculty In-service (NO SCHOOL) Christmas Break (NO SCHOOL) Faculty In-service (NO SCHOOL) st Classes Resume-1 Wednesday-2pm dismissal

November 23-25 December 2 December 7 December 8 December 12-15 December 16 December 16-Jan 3 January 3 January 4

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January 6

1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration

January 16

MLK Day (NO SCHOOL)

January 25-28

March for Life-Washington

January 29-Feb 4 Catholic Schools Week st February 1 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal NCAA NLI Signing Day st February 3 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration February 10 Open House–Fill the Stands with Eagle Fans February 20 Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL) st March 3 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration March 6 Junior Class Retreat st March 8 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal March 13-17 Spring Break (NO SCHOOL) st April 5 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal st April 7 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration April 8 Prom April 11 Senior Class Retreat April 14 Good Friday (NO SCHOOL) April 17 Easter Monday (NO SCHOOL) st May 5 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration May 11 Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm May 12 Graduation, 7pm Senior Project Graduation, 11:15pm May 22-25 Exams (1/2 days) May 25 Last Day of School (1/2 day)

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE –We will test our Emergency Notification System Wed., Sept. 21, after school. Our system (AdminNotify) should send an Email, a voicemail & et to the following – cell, home and office phone; Email & alternate Email- that are listed in our “contact” database. This information is what you entered on the enrollment form. Please make a note that this is only a test! THANK YOU! ****PLEASE NOTE – The November Wednesday Early Dismissal Day will be November 9 instead of November 2. November 2 will be a regular 3:00 dismissal.

SENIORS: Any senior student/athlete interested in the Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship needs to Mrs. Masterson in the main office.

FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE 

Calling all parents: The counseling staff would like to put together a series of career talks for the students during the school day throughout first semester. Please email one of the counselors if you would be interested in speaking to the students about your chosen profession. Email should include your career and days and times you would be available.

Counselor emails are: coxm@sbaeagles.org;brannonj@sbaeagles.org and scatess@sbaeagles.org  The counseling department would also like to organize a college tour for the summer of 2017. Email one of the counselors the colleges in which your student is interested. We won't be able to make it to all of the colleges, but we definitely want to visit the ones in which the students are most interested.

Mary Cox, mcox@sbaeagles.org (9th grade & 10th grade-last names A-M); Jennifer Brannon brannonj@sbaeagles.org (11th grade & 10th grade-last names N-Z)

SBA Second Annual College Fair Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Time: 10:15 am to 12:40 pm • SBA Gym All grade levels invited • Approx. 60 colleges scheduled Senior Parent Financial Aid Meeting on Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 pm or Friday, September 23 at 12:00 in the DLC. We will discuss the changes to the 2017-2018 FAFSA along with other important information regarding financial aid and scholarships. Both meetings will be identical so parents only need to attend one session. Questions- contact Stephanie Scates, College Counselor, at 901-260-2882 or scatess@sbaeagles.org.

JUNIOR PARENTS: Jennifer Brannon is hosting an informational session on the college process.

There are 3 sessions from which to choose: Oct. 5, 6:30pm; Oct. 6 1:00 or 6:30 pm in the DLC. All 3 are the same. This is just for parents as students receive the same information in class meetings. RSVP to brannonj@sbaeagles.org.

ADMISSIONS Applications are being accepted for 2017-18. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org/admissions for procedures and application. Parents Please Note: All siblings who wish to attend SBA must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Terri Heath, Director of Admissions, at 2602873; heatht@sbaeagles.org.

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

Freshman Parents – Your child will receive a letter & permission form for the Freshman Class Retreat on Mon, Oct. 3. Please read, sign and return by this Fri, Sept. 23.

YEARBOOK NEWS Did you take a great picture at football? Or have a great photo from Spanish club?

Submit it to the yearbook staff. Simply download the Balfour Image Share app on your phone.

Input project number 707601 and send photos directly to the yearbook staff.

Be sure to identify everyone in the photo. Also, if you have a returning student, remind him/her to pick up the 2015-16 yearbook.

SENIORS need to bring in senior quotes and baby pictures for the Yearbook by THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 16. Email to sbayearbook@sbaeagles.org. If you don’t have a digital copy of picture, drop off in the front office to the attention of Mrs. Ford. (See Yearbook Ad information and contract in Monday Mail)

Reading for Success As part of her efforts to get her Girl Scout Gold Award, senior Megan Brown is coordinating a Book Drive for the Memphis Jubilee Schools. She has placed receptacles outside the library, in the main office and by the elevator. Any book level or type is appreciated as the Jubilee libraries are lacking a large variety.

Dear SBA Parents and Families: IT’S ROBOTICS TIME We are starting our big ROBOTICS club competition for the year.

The competition is going to be at Mississippi State University on September 30 and October 1. We are excited about this year’s team but could sure use some input/help from parents. If any of you have hardware materials and/or ability to do light construction, we could sure use your advice. We also may need to locate a ‘work area’ for the displays that we will build. This is really like constructing a small set for a play or musical. Any help from parents or community members would greatly be welcomed. You may contact Blair Seymour at seymourb@sbaeagles.org . Thank you in advance for your help. This project takes a community to pull off.

TRAP TEAM TRYOUTS Junior Varsity tryouts will take place at Memphis Sport Shooting Association at 8:00 am on September 24. For more information contact Coach Longoriasbatrap@gmail.com

SBA SWIM TEAM Try-Outs: When: September 20 and 22, 3:30pm Where: CordovaYMCA,7950 Club Center Cv Pre-Try-Out Conditioning: When: September 6 - 14 (Mon-Thurs) Where/Time: Mon & Wed in SBA Gym 3:20-4:10pm Dryland conditioning Tues & Thurs at the Cordova YMCA 3:30-4:30pm Swimming For drylands, come prepared with workout gear, tennis shoes/socks and a bottle of water.

For swimming, don’t forget your goggles and swim cap!

Requirement: Turn in Completed Physical Forms (all 6 pages) to Coach Pickering or to the school office prior to getting in the pool. NO EXCEPTIONS! After Try-Outs Team Information Meeting (Family): When: Sunday, September 25, SBA Dining Hall, 6 pm (potluck dinner- more information later)

Faith at SBA!

Sacrament Schedule

A Look Ahead – September 26: 7:45/8:40 Mass/Chapel 27: 9:25/10:15 Mass/Chapel 28: 10:00/12:10 Mass/Chapel 29: 11:05/2:00 Mass/Chapel

This Week

*Family members are always welcome to join us for Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as Adoration

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE During lunch

PLEASE SIGN-UP FOR FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION! In hour increments from 7:30-2:30 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-201620174

Or Contact: John Angotti, angottiJ@sbeagles.org

Would you like to have Mass offered in memory of someone?

Please contact John Angotti angottij@sbaeagles.org Donations accepted

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOW SELLING REMAINING SEATS ON PER GAME BASIS! $10 PER GAME/PER SEAT! PAY AHEAD OR PAY DAY OF GAME AT CONCESSION STAND, BETWEEN 6:30 -7PM.

SIT IN COMFORT ON FRIDAY NIGHTS!

SBA Ponchos!

GYM FLOOR RENOVATIONS Due to age, use and a small area of water damage, we are undertaking a renovation process for our gym floor. We have contracted with Sports Floors, Inc. to complete this renovation which begins next Friday. We are excited about the new design which utilizes our current branding.

All gym activities will be closed during this renovation period, from now to Oct. 3. SBA coaches have made other arrangements for practices. If you have any questions, please contact your coach for details on practice times.

SBA Project Graduation 2017

Dear St. Benedict at Auburndale Parents: Friday, May 12, 2017 is Graduation for St. Benedict Seniors. 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 games-there is something for everyone. Each child receives a goodie bag valued at over $150 as well as super door prizes that have included 32-inch flat screen TV’s, Microwaves and Gift Cards to name a few. It will also be the last time they will all be together as a group.

Ticket price is $150 for those who pay now. The ticket price increases to $175 after September 30, 2016. The SBA Project Graduation committee also hosts two “Trivia Nights” in order to raise money to provide a funfilled 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 1st Trivia Night is Saturday, October 15 at 6:30 pm. We would like to invite you to be a part of this funfilled night as a sponsor, volunteer or player. Trivia Night is a competition of teams of “experts” on various subjects.

It requires teams to answer 10 rounds of 10 questions about anything from science to nonsense. Prizes are awarded from sponsors’ donations to the winning 1st, 2nd and last place teams. Sponsor prizes are presented as door prizes after each round of questions.

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. If you have underclassmen, please contact the project chair for volunteer opportunities. Also, we encourage you to consider co-chairing Project Graduation next year.

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! Sincerely, Amy Iovinelli

SBA Project Graduation Committee Chair

901-849-9644 amyiov6@gmail.com

St Benedict Project Graduation Rules & Permission Form SBA Project Graduation (PG) is held on the night of graduation at Incredible Pizza from 11:15 pm-5:30 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 student and pick them up due to the long hours of fun, they will be very tired.

▪ No guests are allowed; only members of the SBA Class of 2017 who have paid.

▪ Check-in is between 11:15 pm - 12:00 am. No one will be able to enter after 12:00 am.

▪ No backpacks or large bags. All items brought must be checked in. The less you bring with you the better. Storage is limited.

▪ No one will be allowed to leave early without a signed parental form. If you want to leave, a parent will be notified and you will not be allowed to re-enter. You will not be eligible for door prizes if you leave early.

▪ There will be food and drink provided throughout the event.

▪ PG ends at 5:30 am. If you do not feel able to drive home, please notify any of the chaperones and we will call a parent to come pick you up.

Any questions or if you need to reach us during the event: Amy Iovinelli (901.849.9644)

SBA Project Graduation Permission Form I/We do give our child ______________________________permission to attend Project Graduation. I/We do _______ do not ________ give our child_____________________ permission to leave Project Graduation at any time during the event.

If our student leaves Project Graduation, we can be reached at the following number _____________________________. You may speak with ____________________ (Must be a parent or legal guardian.)

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________ Please return the permission slip along with $150.00 check to SBA office - c/o Projection Graduation before October 1, 2016. Make your check payable to SBA Project Graduation.

Trivia Night Fundraiser Benefiting St. Benedict Project Graduation

Saturday Night, October 15, 2016 SBA Dining Hall How does it work?

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$15 per player

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Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.

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Questions begin at 7:30 p.m. created by Brother Ignatius of CBU.

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Teams will consist of a minimum of 6 people, maximum of 8 people. In the interest of fairness – no more than 8 people per team.

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Door prizes are drawn throughout the night.

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Walk-Ins accepted at the door IF tables are available.

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Tables assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Limit of 45 tables.)

What’s in store?     

The contest will consist of ten rounds of ten questions for a total of 100 questions.

Categories cover a wide range – something for everyone!!

All team members placing 1st, 2nd and last will receive prizes!

Two games of Heads or Tails Mulligans – $5.00 each or 6 for $20.00. Limit 6 per team. (Mulligans are labels that can be used as a correct answer when a team is stumped on a question.)

How to register: 

Mail or drop off completed registration forms with checks made payable to Project Graduation , St Benedict High School, 8250 Varnavas Dr., Cordova, TN 38016 Note: Pre-payment may only be made by check made payable to Project Graduation.

 For registrations containing cash, please contact: Amy Iovinelli amyiov6@gmail.com

Trivia Night Fundraiser Benefiting St. Benedict Project Graduation Registration Reservations will be accepted for:  Teams of 6-8 people at $15 per person (minimum of 6, maximum of 8).  Teams may pay in cash or by check. Make checks payable to Project Graduation.  To pay at the door - the team captain is responsible for collecting the team’s registration fees and paying for the entire table at check-in.

Team Members 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________ Please designate one person as team captain.

Team Captain:______________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________________________________ You are invited to bring your own refreshments and BYOB for your table. Snacks and soft drinks are available for a small donation to Project Graduation. Wine will be available for purchase.

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Great ways to give back to SBA with everyday shopping or errands.

Do you shop at Kroger? Do you have a Kroger Plus Card on your keychain? If so, you can earn money for SBA every time you swipe your card! Register your Kroger Plus card online today! The greater the participation, the more we earn, ask everyone in your family to sign up.

Visit www.kroger.com and create an account (it will give you the option to enter your existing Plus card number), you can then:       

Select “My Account” below “Welcome Back” once you’ve signed in.

Select “Community Rewards” at the bottom of the list.

Select “Edit Community Rewards Program Information.”

Enter your contact information (if requested) Enter St. Benedict at Auburndale under “Find Your Organization.”

Select the check box next to St. Benedict at Auburndale.

Click SAVE CHANGES at the bottom

RE-ENROLLMENT IS NECESSARY EACH YEAR. SO DON’T FORGET TO RE-ENROLL USING THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS! You can now see our school under your Community Rewards Tab. Once you have completed this process, a portion of every shopping trip you make using your Kroger Plus card will now support St. Benedict High School.

We can earn up to $50,000 a quarter!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SBA!!!!!

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