Monday Mail November 3, 2014: Please check our website www.sbaeagles.org for athletic dates and times.
Tuesday, Nov 4….8th Grade Visit Day – No early dismissal Wednesday, Nov 5….9th/10th Guidance Mtgs (See Details) Thursday, Nov 6……8th Grade Visit Day Sunday, Nov 9……..SBA Admissions Open House 1-3pm Tuesday, Nov 11…..Home and School Meeting 8am Veterans Day Prayer Service 9:30am Wednesday, Nov 12….NCAA National Signing Day Saturday, Nov 15…….Practice ACT Test (See Details) Sunday, Nov 16………NHS Inductions at 2pm Friday, Nov 21……….10th Grade Retreat Saturday, Nov 22………Crossroad Concert Series SBA Theatre @ 7pm featuring the Germantown Symphony 11/26-11/30……….Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL Please note that 11/26 was originally scheduled as a half day.
Class Giving Drive
We are EXTENDING our Class Giving Drive through the month of November to give the classes more time to reach their incentive marks. October was a busy, busy month around SBA so we hope that in November, you can find a moment to consider supporting the SBA Annual Fund. Thank you so much to those that have already given to our Annual Fund through the Parent Giving Drive, and if you have not already participated, we hope you will consider a gift now. No gift is too small and all gifts are appreciated. While we would love for our parents to consider a gift of $200 or more, PARTICIPATION is always our goal! You can give online now by copying and pasting the following address www.sbaeagles.org/donate or you can send your payment in to school with your student. They can turn it in to their Theology teacher or to the front office. If you have any questions or would like to discuss payment options, or any other type of giving, please call the Development Office at 260-‐2892. A few important things to know about the Class Giving Incentives : • If you have given to SBA since July 1, 2014 – IT COUNTS! Your gift is included in the thermometer percentages attached. • If you have more than one SBA student – your gift is applied to EACH of your children's class percentage numbers.
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Development Report November 3, 2014 Freshman)Class:) 39!Donors!out!of!216!–!18%! Freshman!Incentive!Privilege!for! Thursday,!Oct!30:!! ! Sophomore)Class:) 38!Donors!out!of!207!–!18%! Sophomore!Incentive!Privilege! for!Thursday,!Oct!30:! ! Junior)Class:) 36!Donors!out!of!220!–!16%! Junior!Incentive!Privilege!for! Thursday,!Oct!30:!! ! Senior)Class:) 40!Donors!out!of!242!–!17%! Senior!Incentive!Privilege!for! Thursday,!Oct!30:!! ! ! Class)Incentives:) 25%!K!Jeans!Day! 50%!K!Donuts!AND!Navy!Polos! every!remaining!! Wednesday!in!November! 75%!K!Sweatpants/Pajama! ! Bottoms!Day! 100%!K!Chick~fil~a!Chicken! Biscuit!Breakfast! ! 100%)SCHOOL=WIDE)Incentive:)
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Practice ACT A practice ACT has been scheduled for November 15 from 9 to 12:15. Students can sign up to take the test in the guidance office. The cost of the test is $10. Another practice test will be given December 6th and January 17th. Students will take an actual ACT test. Tests will be scored and returned the following week.
NHS Tutoring The National Honor Society NOW HAS 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.
Reminder to all parents: By 3:30 each school day - all students need to be with a teacher, with a coach, in the library, or leaving campus. Please make the necessary arrangements.
Guidance Meetings Freshman/Sophomore Meetings Nov. 5 at 12:30 and 6:30 DLC
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Wednesday, November 12 is the 1 Signing Day for Student-Athletes Signing in 2014-15 and Enrolling in College in 2015-16
Each year we get to celebrate the success of our students in so many ways. Some of our student/athletes even get to "sign" with a college. And when they do, it's always been fun to have family and friends - and cake. We follow the NCAA National of Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Dates Calendar to recognize these athletes. The dates for this year: November 12, February 4 and April 15. The signing “parties” are held immediately after school on those dates in the front foyer outside the main office. November 12 is our first signing day this year and is an early signing for all sports, particularly basketball. Students and/or parents should contact their coach and Sports Information Director Sharon Masterson at mastersons@sbaeagles.org; 260-2871, to set up a signing party.
Student Transcript Requests The deadline to submit transcript requests for Nov. 15th is Wed. November 12th and the deadline for December 1st is Nov. 22nd. The Dec. 1st deadline falls the Monday after Thanksgiving so it is extremely important that students stay on top of this. Students must be proactive and NOT wait until the last minute to apply.
SPARK Award Finalist! St. Benedict has been notified that we are a finalist for the prestigious Spark Awards in the education category. 2011 alum Taylor Seaman, currently at CBU, is also a finalist in the individual collegiate category-well deserved, too. Check out their Facebook page for information. https://www.facebook.com/thesparktv In a letter that Mrs. Morris recently received, The committee said, "Congratulations! St. Benedict at Auburndale High School was not only nominated, but has been selected as a FINALIST for The SPARK Awards! Produced in partnership with WKNO-TV, the Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club, Media Source, and The Rotary Club of Memphis, The SPARK Awards is a televised awards show celebrating individuals, nonprofits, corporations, and schools – in 13 different categories – who are igniting change and making a difference in our community. The SPARK Awards is an extension of our WKNO-TV monthly series, The SPARK. Nominations came from the public and were made from August 15, 2014 to September 15, 2014. The Rotary Club of Memphis narrowed down the nominations and selected THREE Finalists per category to be invited to a special awards luncheon on Friday, November 21 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM at the Memphis Botanic Garden. The winners will be announced at the luncheon, which will be taped for broadcast on WKNO/Channel 10 on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 8 PM." You Rock, Eagle Nation! Thank you!
SBA FOOD DRIVE It’s that time again….FOOD DRIVE TIME! The Food Drive officially kicks off Monday, Nov 3. I know! SGA cannot thank you enough for the support you have shown over the years! Last year alone the Food Bank distributed 15,600,000 lbs of food throughout the MidSouth. This is such an amazing cause! Here are a few dates: November 3 – 7 - Teacher Inspiration Week. November 10 – 14 – Class Competition. November 17 – 21 – Sponsored by the Senior Class – Tennis Shoe & SBA sweat shirt pass - $5 November 19 – Powder Puff November 20 – Paid Jeans Day November 20 – CANstruction – after school Starting Monday, Nov 3: $15 November 3 – 21 – Boys: No Shave November Girls: Sweat Pants under skirt Students will be given a pass to show participation Cans & cash are appreciated. $1 = 3 meals. Again – thank you so much for all your help!
Ava Maria Shoe Box Project We are collecting the following items as a service project: Lip balm Peanut Butter crackers Pen and memo pad Flashlight and batteries Nightlight Hand lotion Toothbrush and toothpaste Emery boards Soap Pocket size tissue Cough drops Raisins Hard candy Juice boxes Canned chicken or tuna with crackers Hand sanitizer Comb brush
Eagle Café
St Benedict @ Auburndale High School November 2014
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John Wayne Casserole
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Beef Tips
Chicken & Waffles
Honey Baked Ham
Southwest Roasted Potatoes
Baked Beans
White Rice
Scrambled Eggs
Pineapple Casserole
Chili Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Pepper Medley
Cheese Grits
Carrot Souffle
Feta Topped Chicken Breast
Herbed Crusted Tilapia
Oven-Fried Fish
Sausage Gravy
American
Steamed Broccoli
Chef Cut Vegetables
California Blend Veggies
Homestyle Biscuits
Blue Plate Special
Chick-Fil-A
National Nacho Day
Domino's
Meatball Sub
Tossed Boneless Wings
Sweet Potato Fries
Honey Gold, Buffalo, Asian Chili
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Crispy Cheddar Chicken
King Ranch Chicken
Beef Stronganoff
Southern Fried Fish
Chicken Spaghetti
Seasoned Green Beans
Fiesta Rice
Glazed Carrots
Hushpuppies & Slaw
Whole Kernal Corn
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chuckwagon Vegetables
Lima Beans
French Fries
Garlic Toast
Vegetable Lasagna
Lemon Pepper Tilapia
Mushroom Chicken
Kabob Style Chicken
American
Roasted Zucchini
Rice Pilaf
Grilled Herbed Corn
Blue Plate Special
Chili
Pastabilities
Grilled Cheese
2 Pasta, 2 Sauces, 2 Meat
Zaxby's
Memphis-Style BBQ Nachos
Domino's
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Thanksgiving Lunch
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Rosemary Pork Loin
Pepper Steak
Beef Brisket
Chicken Fried Chicken
Scalloped Potatoes
White Rice
Roasted Red Potatoes
Cinnamon Apples
Roasted Edamame
Corn on the Cob
Jerk Chicken
Sesame Chicken
Parmesan Tilapia
Pacific Blend Vegetables
Steamed Whole Green Beans
Wild Rice
Roasted Turkey Honey Baked Ham Cornbread Dressing Sweet Potato Casserole Green Bean Casserole
Po-Boys
Tossed Wings
Dirty Chips
Honey Gold, Buffalo, Asian Chili
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Chicken Soft Tacos
Baked BBQ Chicken
Fiesta Rice
Baked Beans
Refried Beans
Corn Nuggets
Cajun Tilapia with Corn Relish
Oven Fried Catfish
Spring Vegetables
Chef Cut Vegetables
Philly Cheesesteak
Pastabilities
Dirty Chips
2 Pasta, 2 Sauces, 2 Meat
Chick-Fil-A
Honey Butter Rolls Pecan Cobbler
White Gravy & Potatoes Turnip Greens American Blue Plate Special
Domino's
Thanksgiving Break
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Tuesday Smoothie King Wednesday Zaxby's or Chick-Fil-A Thursday Nacho Day Friday ~ Domino's
Contact Eagle Café ~ 901-260-2884 eaglecafe@sbaeagles.org
Parent'Directory'“Buzz'Book”'Instructions! The$Buzz$Book$has$been$replaced$with$the$new$PlusPortals$directory.$By$default,$ your$name$is$not$listed$in$the$directory$for$privacy$reasons.$You$must$agree$to$have$ your$name$posted$in$the$directory$before$it$will$be$listed.$Once$you$agree$to$having$ your$information$posted$you$have$the$ability$to$select$what$information$you$want$ others$to$view.$With$the$new$system$you$also$have$the$ability$to$update$any$ information$that$has$changed$i.e.$address,$phone$numbers$or$email$addresses.$Once$ you$update$your$information,$it$will$also$update$our$information$database.$ $
To#list#your#name#in#the#directory#use#the#following#directions:#
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1. Log$into$your$parent$PlusPortals$account.$The$student’s$account$will$not$ work.$ 2. Click$on$the$arrow$beside$your$name$on$the$right$just$ above$the$menu$bar$and$select$Directory$Listing.$ 3. Under$the$Directory$Listing$menu$ a. Put$a$check$in$the$box$beside$“List$my$information$in$ the$school$directory”$ b. Select$what$information$you$wish$listed$for$others$to$ see.$ c. Click$on$Save$Directory$Settings$button.$ 4. Your$information$will$then$be$available$for$other$parents$and$ students$to$view.$
To#modify#or#update#your#demographic#information:#
1. Log$into$your$parent$PlusPortals$account.$The$student’s$account$will$not$ work.$ 2. Click$on$the$More$button$in$the$box$with$your$student’s$ name.$ 3. On$the$student’s$page,$select$Demographics$on$the$menu$bar.$ 4. Select$the$Edit$button$on$the$top$right$of$the$Student$Demographic$ page.$ 5. Edit$the$information$you$would$like$to$change.$$ 6. Click$on$the$Save$button.$ 7. Once$it$is$saved,$the$information$will$also$ update$in$our$database.$
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$ If$you$have$any$problems$or$questions$about$your$PlusPortals$account$please$either$ call$Cain$Carson$at$901$260X2864$or$email$him$at$carsonc@sbaeagles.org.$He$will$be$ glad$to$assist.$
YES on 1 Most of you have probably heard of AMENDMENT 1 which is on the Nov. 4 ballot in our state. Tennessee’s three Catholic Bishops have publicly come out in support of this Amendment and have urged the institutions in their Dioceses to inform voting citizens about the Amendment. Currently, Tennessee is the 3rd largest abortion-‐destination state in the U.S. with very little or no regulations on abortion centers. Amendment 1 will provide more regulations and move our state away from the abortion-‐destination distinction and in line with most others. The “Yes on 1” effort is a community-‐based outreach to raise awareness of this constitutional amendment. They have a very informative web site, www.yeson1.org that gives information on the amendment, its language and all that voters will need to be informed as they go to the polls in a couple of weeks. As a Catholic School of the Diocese of Memphis, we want to share this information with you and make you aware that on Friday, Oct. 31, prior to our last home football game, (vs CBHS) the Memphis “Yes on 1” group will have an information booth. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have and will also have literature for distribution.
HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS This Friday is First Friday Adoration, November 7th. Presently, we have ONLY TWO volunteers for this date. We really appreciate any of our parents who can come and spend a ½ hour or more in quiet meditation and reflection in our chapel. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-volunteers
More 8th Grade Visit Days: November 4th (NEEDING 6 MORE ), November 6th(NEEDING 7), and Open House on November 9th(NEEDING 8). We are in need of additional parents to meet and greet the prospective parents and walk with them during the tours to answer any questions they might have about SBA. Usually its questions about what your experience has been and what you love best about SBA and why you chose to send your students there. We need parents to arrive at 8:45 in the rotunda and plan to be there until around lunch time on the 4th and 6th. Sunday Open House from 12:45 – 3:00. PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING US. We need some truly great Parent Ambassadors to step up and volunteer. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-8thgrade We have another Monthly Teacher Treat Day on November 11th. We still need another 8 Volunteers to send in treats on this date. Our faculty and staff really enjoy the wonderful things that we send in. Store bought, homemade, healthy or indulgent. They appreciate the attention. You can send in items with your student so you need not get out of the car or even need to come to the school if your student drives. Please help us if you can. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-201420152 Also on November 11th, we’ll be having our 2nd Home and School meeting of the year. We will meet in the Faculty Dining Hall at 8:00 AM. We’ll be discussing additional volunteer events and immediately following will be having our first planning meeting for the Annual Fashion Show. This is a great event to get involved with and we need lots of folks to help us. Remember we are on:
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ST.!BENEDICT!SPIRIT!SHOP! Is!hosting!its! 2ND!ANNUAL!CHRISTMAS!SALE! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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It!sounds!too!early!to!have!a!“Christmas!Sale”,!but!think!about!it…!!We!only!have!8!weeks!or!8!Spirit!Shop!days! left,!that!includes!Fall!Break,!Thanksgiving!and!getting!out!early!on!Dec.!19th!for!Christmas!Break.! Our!Spirit!Shop!has!some!great!items!on!sale!to!give!as!gifts.!!!Our!New!Logo!items!are!in!and!the!hoodies,!grey! and!navy!have!arrived.!
New!items:!Hoodies!$30.00!Crews!$!25.00!TeeIShirts!$15.00!
The!Big!Sale!items:!!OLD!LOGO!/!NOW!VINTAGE! Examples!of!these!are:!!Hoodies,!Crews,!TeeJShirts,!Cups,!Ball!Caps,!Sun!Visors,!Polo’s,!Fleece!Jackets!and!Vests.!
Old!Logo!Design:!Can!always!be!worn,!these!items!are!on!sale!for:! Tee’s!!!$10.00!!Hoodies:!$20.00!!!Crews:!!!$18.00!!!Fleece!Jackets!$40.00!sale!$35.00! Cups:! $5.00!!!Polo’s!$!25.00!!!Fleece!Vest:!$30.00! Please!note:!We!have!limited!sizes!and!colors,!BE!THE!FIRST!TO!CATCH!A!SALE! Please!know!that!every!dollar!you!spend!on!Spirit!Wear!from!our!Spirit!Shop!goes!back!to!the!school!to!help! with!much!needed!budget!items.!
Senior Ad Information Purchasing an ad in the 2015 Talon (yearbook) is a wonderful way to congratulate your child on a job well done! Senior ads are printed in all color and are being offered at a great price! What better way to delight your child than with a special ad designed especially for him/her? The deadline is Friday, November 14, 2014. Ad space is limited. Space is on a first come, first serve basis. The Talon 2015 Ad Prices Size Price Full Page $350 1/2 Page $250 1/4 Page $175 1/8 Page $125 QR Code (New!) $50+ ad price (Alone $100) Please make checks payable to St. Benedict.
Suggested # of Pictures: Full Page 4-8 ½ Page 2-4 ¼ Page 1-2 1/8 Page 1 Directions: 1. Choose an ad size. 2. Make a rough sketch of your ad. (The yearbook staff can do the rest.) 3. Choose pictures and write a message for your senior. Please write all messages and text clearly. Please do not send one-of-a kind or Xerox copies of photographs. If possible, please send pictures on a flash drive. Pictures should be saved with a resolution of 300 or higher.
4. Fill out the advertising contract. 5. Send in pictures, sketch, contract, and check to St. Benedict at the same time. Checks cannot be sent separately from the contract to reserve space. Please Note: • The contract, check, and ad materials must be turned in together to the front office for the ad to be processed. • An e-mail will be sent to you to confirm the ad was received. • Also, a proof will be sent to you for approval via e-mail during the spring semester. Please respond within a week of receiving the proof to make any changes. If there is no response within 7 days, the ad will be published as it was sent to you.
2015 Yearbook Advertising Contract Student’s Name:______________________________________________ Parent’s Name: _______________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________ A personal e-mail is preferred because some businesses will reject the large e-mail file needed to send a proof.
Address: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________________ Ad Size:________________________ Ad Cost: (enclose check)_____________ (Add $50 to include QR code)
Make checks payable to St. Benedict.! Include a separate sheet of paper with your ad design. (See example at right.) Don’t forget to include your pictures. (Preferably on a flash drive). Drop off in the Main Office or mail to the following address: Tammie Ford St. Benedict at Auburndale 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 For questions: sbayearbook@sbaeagles.org DEADLINE: November 14 PRICES: Full page: $350 Half page: $250 ¼ page: $175 1/8 page: $125 QR code: $100 alone/ $50 + ad price Thank you for supporting your senior and the 2015 Talon!
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Visit SBA Do you know someone interested in SBA? Encourage them to contact the Office of Admissions to register for one of our upcoming events. 260-2873 * heatht@sbaeagles.org
8th Grade Visit Days October 21 November 4 November 6
Fall Open House November 9
“Be an Eagle for the Day� - 8th Grade Shadow Day October 24
”Welcome To The Circus” TRIVIA NIGHT Benefiting St. Benedict Seniors Project Graduation Saturday Night, November 22, 2014 SBA Dining Hall Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. • Questions begin at 7:30 p.m. • $15 per player Teams will consist of 8 people. In the interest of fairness – no more than 8 people per team. Walk-Ins accepted at the door IF tables are available. GOLD SPONSOR TABLES $20 per player (These tables must consist of 8 players) Each of these tables will receive 2 bottles of wine, appetizer, priority seating and additional door prize drawings. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow time to set up and visit with competing teams.
Questions by Brother Ignatius (CBU) will begin at 7:30 p.m. 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, 3rd and last will receive prizes! Table Decorating Contest!!! Come up with a theme and decorate your table depicting the theme “Welcome To The Circus.” Most outstanding table will win a prize!! Silent Auction / Heads & Tails Game Mulligans – tokens that can be used as a correct answer when a team is stumped on a question. ($5.00 each or 6 for $20.00) Limit 6 per team. Call: St Benedict High School 260-2840, Lisa McFarland 901-752-4919; or e-mail lmcfarland@germantown-tn.gov; Bette Thompson BetteT@ctsi-global.com Mail completed registration forms with checks made payable to Project Graduation to: St Benedict High School 8250 Varnavas Dr. Cordova, TN 38016 Drop off at SBA High School office with envelope marked Project Graduation (Trivia Night)
We do expect a full house and tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We are limited to 45 tables. Sign up early so you won’t be disappointed!
Trivia Night Registration Reservations will be accepted for teams at $15 per person; or at $20 per person for a Gold Sponsor table. To reserve a Gold Sponsor Table, you must have 8 players. If you prepay the registration fee – we will let you know your table assignment in advance and you will be able to go straight to your table and bypass the line at the registration table. If you pay at the door, the
team captain is responsible for collecting the team’s registration fees and paying for the entire team at check-in, either by check or cash. Please select one: Gold Table__________________ or Regular Table____________________ Team Members:
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1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________ Team Captain:______________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________ e-mail:________________________________ Please provide an e-mail address so a copy of the rules can be sent to the team captain. You are invited to bring your own refreshments and BYOB for your table. Desserts and soft drinks will be provided. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the night and the silent auction will end during the 8th round. Brother Ignatius has promised two “heads or tails” contests, which will be fun for all!!