Monday Mail May 24, 2021
We Made It! As we wind down this most unique year, we want to take a moment to thank all of the students, faculty, parents, and friends that worked together so diligently so that we could be open for inperson learning every day. We pulled it off! Our graduating class is leaving for 51 different schools in 24 different states, and taking $16 million in scholarship money with them. Our returning students are heading off to countless workshops, study programs, and internship opportunities. No matter where the summer takes you, remember to keep the faith and leave a mark of kindness behind you. God Bless and Go Eagles! - Sondra Morris, Principal
There has been some discussion nationally that students have suffered due to this pandemic. But, quite frankly, I think they have gained enormous emotional strength and emotional intelligence throughout this year. Our students witnessed a devastating experience but they also witnessed all of us banding together and overcoming fears and conflicts to survive and carry-on. Our children learned that when difficulties happen the answer is to have faith, tenacity, optimism and cooperation, and situations will improve. They observed their parents, teachers, administrators and their friends collectively working together towards the common goal of keeping our schools open. I believe that these students will be able, throughout their lives, to draw upon this experience and put in place what they have learned as they are faced with other life crises. - Dr. Colleen Butterick, Director of Counseling for Diocesan Catholic Schools
All Laptops Must be Returned As many of you know, St. Benedict will be providing new technology for the 2021-22 school year. This means that current laptops, charging cables and documentation must be turned in by Friday, May 28th. Please make an appointment anytime between 7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday of next week to have IT inspect and collect your computer. If there are damages, you will be notified and provided instructions on how to pay. Laptop Return Instructions
Backup your laptop Fill out the Laptop Checklist Form completely Remove cover Bring Laptop Checklist Form, laptop, charger (both pieces), and payment for damage (if needed) No cleaning necessary – IT will take care of that for you Click here for full instructions on how to back up your files and what you need to do before returning our laptop.
Second Semester Exam Schedule Monday, May 24 8th/7th
period exams
Tuesday, May 25 6th/3rd
period exams
Wednesday, May 26 5th/2nd
period exams
Thursday, May 27 4th/1st period exams
7:45 - Prayer/
7:45 - Prayer/
7:45 - Prayer/
7:45 - Prayer/
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
7:50 - 9:30 8th
7:50 - 9:30 6th
7:50 - 9:30 5th
7:50 - 9:30 4th
exam (1:40)
exam (1:40)
exam (1:40)
exam (1:40)
9:30 - 9:50 break
9:30 - 9:50 break
9:30 - 9:50 break
9:30 - 9:50 break
(:20)
(:20)
(:20)
(:20)
9:55 - 11:35 7th
9:55 - 11:35 3rd
9:55 - 11:35
9:55 - 11:35 1st
exam (1:40)
exam (1:40)
2nd exam (1:40)
exam (1:40)
A change to our policy: Students with an A, B, C or D (or passing) for the semester may be exempt as long as they meet the attendance/tardy and detention criteria. Students may choose to take the exam even though they are exempt. The exam grade counts as 20% of the semester average. Exams may not be taken early. All teachers will give an exam to those not exempt on the exam day. Students in an AP class are all exempt from final exams as they are all required to take the AP exam on the specified date. Final exams will be May 24th -27th, 2021. If a student is ill, please call the attendance line to report it in order for the student to make up the exam.
Faith at St. Benedict Please pray for St. Benedict students as they take their exams! Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:15am
Faculty & Staff Mass on Friday, May 24th at 8:30am Mass offered in memory or honor of a loved one? Email Father Dexter.
Eucharistic Congress - "That All May Be One" This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Catholic Diocese of Memphis. The theme for our Anniversary is That All May Be One. To commemorate this momentous celebration, a Eucharistic Congress will be held October 8th - 9th , 2021, at the newly renovated Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis. A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious and laity to bear witness to the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the sacramental presence of Jesus under the forms of bread and wine. Please join us.
SBA Weekly Sports Report Lady Eagles Soccer Tryouts June 15th and 17th 5:30pm - 7:00pm (arrive at 5:15pm) Location: SBA soccer field Open to all currently enrolled and incoming girls Please complete the New Player Registration as well as the Player/Parent Contract, Sports Physical Contract, and Concussion Information Document under the Forms and Policies. Due to COVID protocol, players should bring their own water and mask.
The Lady Eagles Softball Team swept Father Ryan in a double header, spurred on by strong pitching and hitting from Josie Gex. Josie struck out 19 and added 6 hits in both games. Alexi Griffin went yard twice and Catherine Cole also added a home run in the victories. The Lady Eagles have advanced to the TSSAA State Semifinals. They will start a four-team, double elimination tournament on Wednesday, May 26th and hope to be in the title game Friday. Opponents and game times haven’t been set yet.
We have three Eagles representing in the TSSAA State Track and Field Championships; Caleb Daugherty (long jump), Kathryn Hosp (pole vault) and Bianca Von Bergen (discus). The meet will take place on Wednesday, May 26th in Murfreesboro.
Congratulations to Eagles Pitcher, Luke Ellis, on being named the Commercial Appeal High School Athlete of the Week for May 10th - 17th!
Pre-Participation Sports Physicals: Free for returning and incoming SBA students at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Saturdays in June 8:00am - 11:00am (Must Arrive By 10:30am) The complete physical packet can be printed from the SBA website. Click on Athletics, Forms and Policies, Physical Packet. Print all pages, fill out each form completely, and sign by athlete and parent where appropriate. Parents are welcome, but not required to be present. Please contact Megan Koontz Jones, SBA athletic trainer with questions or concerns.
Student News
Honors Day 2021 We are extremely proud of the classes of 2022, 2023 and 2024 and their achievements over the past school year. Even a pandemic cannot keep these Eagles from soaring! If you missed the livestream of their awards presentation on Wednesday, May 19th, please check out this video. #flylikeaneagle
Congratulations to all the newly elected class officers! Rising Seniors
Rising Juniors
President Caroline Dorian
President Cara Pirani
Vice President Kylie O’Connor
Vice President Sam Morris
Rising Sophomores
Co-Presidents Stephanie Monisit and Alex Villem VP Zoe Geronimo
Fundraising Josh Parker Treasurer Brandon Bader Communications Director Sarah Kargauer Service Project Chair Kathryn Hosp SGA Reps: Ava Evans, Kayleigh Villem, Jenna Houff and Andrea Rivera
Communications Faith Morton
Secretary Cassie Richardson Chaplain Heather Mar
Prom Magdelina Gore Treasurer Morgan Smith SGA Reps: Farrah Rector, Alexis Gohil, John Carkeet and Bruna DaRosa
SGA Reps: Claire Hollingsworth, Colin Prentice, Elizabeth Frase, Zoe Brigance and Ellie Cheseldine.
Faculty & Staff News Bishop Talley announced the hiring of our new Superintendent of Diocesan Schools this week. Amongst severeal qualified candidates, Pierre N. (Nic) Antoine has been chosen and will officially start on July 1st , 2021.
Mr. Antoine comes to us from the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. He has a Bachelor’s of Science from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master’s in Education from William Woods University. He authored two High School Sports History Books: The History of Football in Perry County (Missouri) and the Jackson Indians, 100 Years of Gridiron Glory. St. Benedict is excited to welcome Mr. Antoine!
Mark Your Calendar
The ACT is coming - Are You Ready? Mrs. Beatty and Mrs. Kenzie are offering an ACT Prep Camp ahead of the June 12th ACT. The Prep Course runs from June 7th - 11th at St. Benedict. Contact Mrs. Beatty at beattya@sbaeagles.org to sign up.
8am - 11am
12pm - 3pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Full Practice ACT Test
Math Mrs. Beatty
Math Mrs. Beatty
Math Mrs. Beatty
Full Practice ACT Test
English Mrs. Newman
English Mrs. Newman
Science Mrs. Beatty
Review
English Mrs. Newman
Summer Camps at SBA If the thought of your children home all summer is giving you flashbacks of virtual learning, check out our summer camps! From academic to athletic, from first grade to 12th, we have something for everyone. Learn more here.
Nurse Notes Attention Students - If you have as-needed medicines (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, allergy meds, inhalers, etc.) in the health room, please pick them up before Friday.
COVID at SBA
Important Contacts
Click here to track COVID cases at SBA.
Email remote@sbaeagles.org for an oncampus student to be remote for fever or
Click here to read SBA's COVID plan for the remainder of the year.
nausea.
Click here to read the Tennessee Department of Health's guidelines for
Email tillmanl@sbaeagles.org if your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID, contact
isolation and quarantine.
of a positive COVID. Contact millerv@sbaeagles.org if your child will be tardy or absent.
Did You Know? New Social Media Submission Form We want to shine a light on the great things that happen at SBA every day - as well as the amazing accomplishments of our esteemed alumni. But just like it takes a village to make our community so amazing, it takes help from all of you to tell our story. Please use this form to let us know what you want to share - for social media accounts and for our printed publications. Let's tell the world what it means to be an Eagle! You can find the social media and publications form on Quicklinks at the website.
Driver's Permit - Certificate of Attendance Needed Did you know that a certificate of attendance is required for a student to get a Driver’s Permit? Students may pick up a form in the front office during office hours. Please have the student's Social Security Number to complete the form.
SBA Home & School Association The St. Benedict at Auburndale Home and School Association is a support organization that provides service through volunteer efforts for many events that greatly enhance the positive atmosphere at SBA. To learn how to join or see which events Home and School supports, please click here.
The Eagle Cafe
The Eagle Cafe will be open 7:00am - 9:45am during Exam Week.
UPDATED 2021-2022 School Calendar **Please note that the Diocese has made a change to the previously posted calendar. Fall Break has been moved to October 4th , 5th and 6th , instead of October 7th , 8th and 11th . We will excuse students for travel plans already made, but we must be notified by Friday, May 28th.
August 11: First Day of Class – ½ day
January 17: MLK Holiday – No School
September 6: Labor Day – No School
February 18: Prof. Day – No School for Students
Oct. 4, 5, & 6: Fall Break – No School February 21: President’s Day - No School November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break March 14-18: Spring Break December 17: Last Day of Class/Semester – ½ Day
April 14-15: Holy Thursday & Good Friday – No School
December 20-January 3: Christmas Break April 18: Easter Monday – No School January 4: Classes Resume May 27: Last Day of Classes – ½ Day
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God Bless & Go Eagles!