St. Benedict Monday Mail December 12, 2016

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2016-17 Calendar Highlights December 12-15 December 16 December 16-Jan 3 January 3 January 4

Exams (1/2 day-see schedule) Faculty In-service (NO SCHOOL) Christmas Break (NO SCHOOL) Faculty In-service (NO SCHOOL) Classes Resume-1st Wed.-2pm dismissal

January 6 January 10 January 16 January 21 January 25-28 January 29-Feb 4 February 1

1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration Home & School Meeting, 8am MLK Day (NO SCHOOL Practice ACT Test, 9am-12 Noon March for Life-Washington Catholic Schools Week 1stWednesday, 2pm dismissal NCAA NLI Signing Day 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration Open House–Fill the Stands with Eagle Fans Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL) 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration Trivia Night for Project Graduation 1st Wednesday, 2pm dismissal Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

February 3 February 10 February 20 March 3 March 4 March 8 March 13-17

March 20 March 25 April 5 April 7 April 8 April 11 April 12 April 14 April 17 May 5 May 11 May 12 May 22-25 May 25

Classes Resume Fashion Show 1st Wednesday, 2pm 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration Prom Senior Class Retreat NCAA NLI Signing Day Good Friday (NO SCHOOL) Easter Monday (NO SCHOOL) 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration Baccalaureate Mass, 7pm Graduation, 7pm Senior Project Graduation, 11:15pm Exams (1/2 days) Last Day of School (1/2 day)

VOTE FOR RICKY! Congratulations to Ricky Carrasco, who has been selected a finalist for the prestigious “John (Bull) Bramlett” Award. The winner will be named at the Liberty Bowl Luncheon on Dec. 27, but there is a Fan Vote, too. You can vote as many times as you want at this link through Friday, Dec. 16. http://memphisfca.org/fanvote.

Let’s get out the vote for Ricky, Eagles Nation!

SBA Café OPEN DURING EXAM WEEK 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.

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 260-2873; heatht@sbaeagles.org.

From Guidance - PRACTICE ACT Practice ACT: January 21, 9 am-12:30pm. Test scores & test booklets returned individually the week after the test. Students can sign-up with Ms. Brannon in the counseling office.

Faith at SBA! Upcoming Masses Mon., Jan 9-7:45 & 8:40 Tues., Jan 10-9:25 & 10:15 Wed., Jan 11-11:25 & 12:20 Thurs., Jan 12-1:15 & 2:10

All-School Mass THURSDAY, January 19 In honor of those students going to March for Life on January 27 in Washington, D.C.

CELEBRATED BY His Excellency Bishop Martin D. Holley, D.D.

*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

ALL ARE WELCOME! Would you like to have Mass offered in memory of someone?

Please contact John Angotti angottij@sbaeagles.org Donations accepted

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Be sure to check out SBA’s Home & School group on Facebook for updates, pictures and our latest meeting minutes. Just search for “SBA Home and School” and request to join the group!

December 13 Is Teacher Treats Tuesday!

On the second Tuesday of each month, SBA families share their appreciation for the school’s faculty and staff by sending in delicious snacks of all kinds. The next Teacher Treats day is coming up Tuesday, December 13. You can help by volunteering to bring in a snack or helping with set-up or take-down. Please visit the Signup Genius page to see how you can help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadac29a7fa7-201617

H&S Member Donations Falling Behind for 2016-2017 You Can Still Make Yours Online!

One of the best things about Home & School is that we provide dozens of outstanding events and programs for SBA students, faculty and staff, yet we don’t fundraise. Instead, we request a $40 donation per family to take care of all the special activities Home & School coordinates and supports throughout the school year. These events and programs include: • Faculty & Staff birthday and Christmas gifts • Mother-Daughter Tea • Teacher Treats • Father-Daughter Dance • Mother-Son Dinner • Father-Son Outing • Jr. Ring Reception • Honor Society Receptions • Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon • And MORE! For the current school year, our family participation level for sharing the $40 Home & School donation is significantly lower than usual—about half of what it’s been in years past. With the biggest Home & School-sponsored events of the year coming up this winter and spring, now is s a great time for families to “catch up” on the donation. Families may make their $40 donation online by using the following link: sbaeagles.org/home-and-school-online-membership. Not sure if you’ve already supported Home & School for the current school year? Simply email sbahomeandschool@gmail to inquire.

Spring 2017 If you are interested in joining the Track & Field Team this year, please complete the survey included below. You will be sent more information by email in the coming weeks.

Student-Athlete Survey

https://surveyplanet.com/584592001469907a8d98253d

*All

Parent Survey

https://surveyplanet.com/584a20bd15250712903a2fc8

interested must complete the survey.

Respondents will be the only ones receiving information about Track or included in the roster.

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 $175. The SBA Project Graduation committee also hosts two “Trivia Nights” 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 2nd Trivia Night is Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 pm. We would like to invite you to be a part of this fun-filled 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: __________________________

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