St. Benedict Monday Mail October 17, 2016

October 17, 2016 Please check www.sbaeagles.org for sports dates and times.

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2016-17 Calendar Highlights October 19

PSAT Testing – grades 9-11 (1/2 day) Installation of Bishop Holley, 2pm October 20 STEM Lab Dedication, 8:30 - All-School Mass, 10 October 21 “Be an Eagle for a Day” October 20, 22-24 Fall Play - The Phantom Tollbooth November 1 November 2 November 4 November 7 November 8 November 9 November 10 November 11 November 12 November 23-25 November 28 December 2 December 3 December 7 December 8 December 12-15 December 16 December 16-Jan 3 January 3

All Saints Day (Holyday-NO SCHOOL) Balfour Grad announcements-Seniors Regular dismissal schedule st 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration Sophomore Class Retreat Home & School Meeting, 8am st 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal NCAA National Letter of Intent Signing Day AP/Honors Fair, 6pm Dr. Butterick “Success” Presentation, 7pm Veterans/Grandparents/Honor Society Mass, 10am High School Placement Test Prep, 8:30-11:15am Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL) Junior Ring Mass, 10am st 1 Friday Eucharistic Adoration High School Placement Test, 8am-12:15pm st 1 Wednesday, 2pm dismissal Feast of Immaculate Conception (Holyday-NO SCHOOL) Exams (1/2 day-see schedule) Faculty In-service (NO SCHOOL) Christmas Break (NO SCHOOL) Faculty In-service (NO SCHOOL)

January 4

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Classes Resume-1 Wed.-2pm dismissal st

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 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! The November Wednesday Early Dismissal Day will be November 9 instead of November 2.

November 2 will be a regular 3:00 dismissal.

Signing Day for senior student/athletes officially signing to play sports in college, Wed, Nov. 9, 2:00 pm in the gym. If your child is signing on the first NCAA NLI Signing Day on November 9, please contact Sports Information Director Sharon Masterson to make arrangements – mastersons@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.

Presentation especially for SBA Parents!

“Psychological Strengths to Promote Success” Dr. Colleen Butterick, Director Diocese of Memphis Catholic School Counseling/Social Work Services Thursday • November 10, 2016 • 7 pm • SBA Dining Hall Follows the AP/Honors Fair (see calendar)

TREE OF LIFE The Students for Life Club is sponsoring the annual of Tree of Life.

The tree is located outside the dining hall with new baby items named on leaves hanging from the tree. Everyone is invited to take a leaf and purchase the item to place under the tree. Attach the leaf to the item with your name on it and put under the tree. You can use this for service and extra credit if your teacher allows. All items will be donated to crisis pregnancy centers Life Choices & Birthright. The tree remains up through October – Respect Life Month!

Boys Lacrosse tryouts, Saturday, October 22, 8 am on Turf Field.

For information, contact Coach Steven Shipowitz, stevenshipo@gmail.com

St. Benedict at Auburndale (SBA) High School is excited to present “The Phantom Tollbooth,” written by Susan Nanus and based on the classic children’s novel by Norton Juste. It is an epic American fantasy story that takes place entirely inside the boundless imagination of a young boy named Milo. When he receives a mysterious package one day that strongly resembles a tollbooth, Milo is swept off into a land of letters and numbers that out Oz’s Oz and is filled with more wonder than Wonderland.

This SBA production will incorporate a wide variety of theatrical storytelling techniques, including shadow puppetry, special effects and even a little magic as Milo’s average bedroom is transformed into the kingdoms of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis.

Appropriate for ALL ages and featuring a talented cast and crew of performers and technicians, the show runs on Thursday, Saturday and Monday, Oct. 20, 22 and 24, at 7 pm and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Sbaeagles.org or 260-2840, for information.

Faith at SBA! All are invited to the Installation Vespers & reception Tues., Oct. 18 at 7 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Sacrament Schedule

A Look Ahead – October 20 -Blessing of the STEM LAB, 8:30am

Installation Invitation Video http://cdom.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Catholic_Diocese_Installation_Bishop _Holley

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

PLEASE SIGN-UP FOR FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION! In hour increments from 7:30-2:30 http://www.signupgenius.co m/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7201620174 Or Contact: John Angotti, angottiJ@sbeagles.org https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memoct19-tickets28007947525?aff=eac2 Those riding the bus to the installation are reminded to bring lunch to eat following PSAT Test.

Bishop Holley’s 100 Days of Service As a part of Bishop Holley’s 100 Days of Service outreach, SBA will assist in the collection of new underwear, heavy socks, hoodies, and more for Operation Bare Necessities. On Saturday morning, November 12, Bishop Holley will join with Catholic Charities of West TN staff, members of the Order of Malta and the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen to distribute clothing to the homeless of downtown Memphis. Items needed: men’s underwear (M,L,XL,XXL); heavy socks, T-shirts (M,L,XL,XXL); sweatshirts/hoodies (M,L,XL,XXL); jackets (M,L,XL,XXL); gloves; shoes (larger men’s sizes 10+); personal hygiene items (sample size shampoos, soaps, body lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)

Donation Jeans/Sweats Day - October 31 (No Halloween Costumes) All students, faculty, staff donate an item from list above for Operation bare Necessities in exchange for out-of-uniform day.

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

Please contact John Angotti angottij@sbaeagles.org Donations accepted

FALL SPORTS SENIOR NIGHT 2016 All senior athletes who participate in fall sports will be recognized at the SBA vs ECS football game on Friday, October 21.

Football players, cheerleaders and dance team members and their parents will gather at 6:30 PM in the north end zone to be introduced before the game.

All other athletes and parents (cross country, golf, girls soccer, volleyball) will gather on the sidelines nearest the concession stand five minutes before the end of the first half to be introduced during halftime.

Please complete and return the bottom section of this form to the main office (attn: Sharon Masterson), or fax it to (901)260-2850 no later than Monday, October 17.

We look forward to seeing you at our Fall Sports Senior Night!

NAME: ___________________________________________________ I PLAN TO ATTEND SENIOR NIGHT. YES_________ NO_________ PARENTS’ NAMES (IF PARENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE LIST THE NAME AND RELATION OF THE PERSON WHO WILL ESCORT): _________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ SPORT: ___________________________ YEARS ON SBA TEAM: ________ SPECIAL HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED IN YOUR SPORT: (ex: Scholar-Athlete, All-Region Team, captain, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER HONORS AND/OR ACTIVITIES AT SBA ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ COLLEGE PLANS (WHERE & DEGREE INTERESTS) ________________________________________________________________________________

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SBA’s Spirit Shop Needs YOU SBA’s Spirit Shop is open every Thursday during lunch and at all home football games. If you would like to help run the Spirit Shop during one of these times, please visit Home & School’s Signup Genius page to volunteer.

October Teacher Treats Is THIS TUESDAY, October 18…

October’s “Teacher Treats” day is this Tuesday, October 18. You can help make Teacher Treats a success by volunteering to contribute a snack or help with set-up and take-down.

October is a fun month to send in creative treats — so don’t be afraid to get silly, spooky or downright scary with those snacks! But do let the coordinators know that you plan to help out by visiting the Teacher Treats Signup Genius page at the following web address and adding your name to the list of helpers:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-201617

If you’ve already signed up online for the previously announced date, you’ll receive a notice about the date change.

Visit Us on Signup Genius for Volunteer Opportunities Home & School makes volunteering simple with the Signup Genius online tool. A number of volunteer lists are already available for families to join. Simply go to http://www.signupgenius.com/findasignup . You can find the SBA Home & School lists by entering our email address: sbahomeandschool@gmail.com. Each volunteer opportunity includes a description and primary contact person. Current needs include Junior Class Representatives, Monthly Teacher Treats, First Friday Adoration and Spirit Shop. Please take a moment to view the lists and see where you might be able to fill a volunteer need.

Follow “SBA HOME and School” on Facebook!

Contact Home & School via Email sbahomeandschool@gmail.com

Please encourage your child to participate in this worthy service project coming up this Saturday at the Missionaries of Charity (St. Mother Teresa’s Sisters) home (7th & Keel).

Contact Sister Mary Eileen for information – manionm@sbaeagles.org

Join us for SBA’s Swinging for the Fences Wiffle Ball Tournament We Fight Together to Help to End Cancer Hosted by: SBA Eagles Baseball, Club St. Jude & Class of 2017

Saturday, October 22, 2016 @ St. Benedict • 10:00 am 8250 Varnavas Drive 2 Team Divisions: Elementary – Junior High School (Ages 8-14) High School –Adult (no age limit)

For more information, to purchase a team or sponsorship visit: http://www.sbaeagles.org/wiffleball

All Donations go to St. Jude in Honor of Sam Brown.

Thanks for your support!

SAY BOO TO THE FLU! It is that time of year again and flu season is coming upon us.

The flu is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. The flu comes on very suddenly and usually includes the following symptoms: high fever, fatigue, aches, chills, headache, cough, sore throat and muscle and joint pain. The best thing that you can do to protect your child is to speak with your healthcare provider about getting the flu vaccine. The CDC recommends the vaccination for everyone over the age of 6 months. The nasal spray vaccine is NOT recommended for the 2016-2017 season because of concerns about its effectiveness. Speak with your child about frequent hand washing, practicing cough and sneeze etiquette and staying home when sick. Contact your healthcare provider within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms. Antivirals can help decrease the severity of symptom, but work best when started within the first 48 hours.

Nurse Lindsay, wilemonl@sbaeagles.org

The SBA Robotics Team did so well at the Robotics Competition in Mississippi State University, that they have made it to the Regional Competition in Auburn University!

The Eaglebots will compete with the South's best robotics teams on December 3-4. Please support the SBA Robotics Team by purchasing a $10 Papa John's Card! Each card purchased gets you 12 “buy one-get one free� pizzas! This card has a value of up to $200! Please see a robotics team member, or stop by Mr. Seymour's classroom to purchase a card now. These cards will go fast, and are only for sale until Tuesday, November 22!

Please support the SBA Robotics team! Go Eaglebots!

Please mark your calendars to join us for this fun night at Kendra Scott in Saddle Creek. If you can’t make the event, you can still place an order by phone or by contacting Kathleen Muck at 260-2892, or muckk@sbaeagles.org

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 are excited about the new design which utilizes our current branding. All gym activities will be closed until renovations are complete. SBA coaches have made other arrangements for practices. If you have any questions, please contact your coach for details 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 2nd Trivia Night is Saturday, January 28 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.

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