Monday Mail October 18, 2021
Schedule for Friday, October 22 Next Friday, October 22, is our Freshmen Retreat. Only 9th graders, faculty and staff will be on campus grades 10,11,12 will all be remote that day. Remote students should plan on promptly logging into Teams as though they were in-person that day. Assignments will be posted and should be completed in the allotted class time.
This year, for our Freshmen Retreat, we have NET Ministries coming to work with our Senior Retreat Leaders, who have been taking part in spiritual formation over the last several months. Our hope is that with both teams combined, it will make the experience unifying and welcoming for the Freshman class. The theme for this retreat is: Welcome to SBA – Strength in Numbers: Authentic Friendship. You may drop your child off as early as 7:00am in the library or dining hall, but keep in mind that we will not be starting activities with the freshman until 8:30am. After arrival, the Freshmen will be directed on where to go by the Senior Retreat Leaders and the NET Ministries Team. We will begin the day with Mass in the chapel. This will be an exciting way to start the day with everything that is in store for them! Dress will be $1 donation for jeans and spirit wear; $5 for sweats – these will go to the annual fund in honor of faculty and coaches the freshman have had. For lunch, the dining hall will offer burgers, boneless wings, spicy chicken sandwiches and the salad bar. If your child would like to purchase lunch that day, please have them bring money or use the money that is already on their school account. Recap of details:
Items to bring: a pen/pencil, lunch money (if desired), and a positive attitude! The retreat runs from 8:30am – 2:30pm You are welcome to join us for Mass in the chapel Dress will be $1 for jeans; $5 for sweats (spirit wear top) towards annual fund The day will conclude at 2:30pm. Please let us know if you have any questions/concerns. Know of our prayers for you and your families!
Bonfire Pep Rally - October 20, 2021
Join us for our first bonfire pep rally, October 20 at 6:00pm. SBA Football is setting up (parent-manned) fire pits and providing s'mores. The cheerleaders will perform, music will be played and a spirit stick competition will ensue. It should be a beautiful evening in the Tully Parking Lot. Bring your family!
The SBA Talon Club Golf Tournament - Reduced Fees
The SBA Talon Club is an athletic booster club comprised of SBA parents, faculty, staff and friends. The purpose of the Talon Club is to help our teams financially and relieve parents, commissioners and student athletes from the burden of raising thousands of dollars to keep the teams going. To kick things off, the Talon Club is hosting a golf tournament on October 25 at Colonial Country Club with lunch starting at 11am and tee time at noon. Please consider participating to support SBA's student athletes! Note the reduced registration fees: Individual Registration: $175
Golf team & Hole Sponsor: $900
Team Registration (4 players): $600
Eagle Sponsor: $1500
Lunch: 11am, Tee Time: Noon
Mulligans: 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
If you are interested in joining the SBA Talon Club, or need more information about the golf tournament, please email them at sbatalonclub@yahoo.com or visit the SBA Athletics website.
Golf Tourney Registration
Upcoming Presentations SBA Eternal Flame Speaker Series - In Person Event John S. Leite, PhD, is back by popular demand for our Eternal Flame Series. This year, the psychologist and author will be addressing our community on "Common Sense Parenting: Raising Children in a Difficult World." This session will be helpful to parents, teachers, coaches, counselors - anyone who has a direct and regular connection with children. This event is open to the public. Please note the location has been changed from the DLC to the SBA Theatre due to the number of registrants. October 19, 2021 6:30pm - 7:30pm LIVE ON CAMPUS - SBA Theatre
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Anti-Bullying Presentation Featuring NY Times Best-Selling Author Jodee Blanco
St. Benedict is hosting a bullying survival and prevention seminar open to all diocesan families on Thursday, October 28 from 6:30-7:30pm. Our featured speaker will be Jodee Blanco, author of the seminal New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me… and one of the first voices of the anti-bullying movement. For over two decades, she has been traveling to schools, sharing her story to motivate change and has spoken to thousands ofstudents, teachers and parents. Dioceses frequently turn to her for professional development and to implement her anti-bullying program in their schools. In her presentation, Jodee will cover: Her own story of her struggle as the target of severe school bullying, as well as what her parents and teachers did that helped; what didn’t and why; and insights from the thousands of students she has worked with across the nation. Specific, practical advice for adults on how to intervene with a victim, bully or bystander, from the rare point of view of someone who has lived through it. Insights into the plight of the Adult Survivor of Peer Abuse™ and suggestions on how to overcome those open wounds from the past. We hope you can join us for the powerful seminar. The content will be appropriate for parents and students of all ages. SBA students will be attending a session with Jodee earlier that day during school. This session will be held in the SBA Theatre.
Grandparents Day Mass
Grandparents and Grandfriends of SBA - you are cordially invited to attend our annual Grandparents Mass on November 1, 2201 at 10:00am in the St. Benedict Gymnasium. Join us in honoring All Saints Day with a mass celebrated by the Most Rev. David P. Talley, Bishop of the Diocese of Memphis. This mass is an opportunity for us to honor all the holy men and women who have come before us, as well as the role models our students have in their grandparents. We hope you can join us for this special occasion! Please email Kyle Van Frank, Director of Alumni, with any questions, and RSVP below.
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Faith at St. Benedict Father Dexter is making a pilgrimage to Italy from October 10-21, so there will be no school masses next week. We pray for a safe and fulfilling journey!
Wednesday, 10/20
Monday 10/18
Tuesday 10/19
Thursday, 10/21
Friday, 10/22 Freshmen Retreat Mass
Eucharistic Adoration at the Nest A favorite tradition at SBA is First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. Parents are needed in the Chapel during these hours each month. Please email Father Dexter to offer a time and day you would like be present with the Lord.
St. Martin De Porres Pilgrimage On Saturday, October 30, the St. Martin De Porres National Shrine, in conjunction with Modern Catholic Pilgrim, is hosting a pilgrimage for racial justice and reconciliation. The walk will begin at Immaculate Conception Cathedral at 1pm and will end at the St. Martin De Porres shrine downtown. Our Dominican sisters will be participating, so let Sister Mary Martin know if you plan to attend. You can find more information on their website: www.stmartinshrine.org.
To register, click here. You can register for the walk in its entirety, or from various points along the way. The stops and the distances are outlined on the registration form.
SBA Weekly Sports Report Congrats to Volleyball players Gabby Huntley and Teri Brooks for being named to this weeks Commercial Appeal Top Performers of the Week! The volleyball team finished out their season as one of the top 8 teams in the state - well done on a fantastic season! Full recaps, stats and photos for all our teams can be found on our new athletics website. Be sure to check it out - recaps and photos are largely courtesy of our talented students!
Zayrion Harris Accepts Head Coach Role for Boys Soccer Coach Zayrion Harris is expanding his vision for the SBA soccer program and taking on the role of Head Coach for Boys Soccer. Coach Harris (class of 2015) helped coach the boys last season and came on this Fall as the Head Coach for Girls soccer. We are delighted he is bringing his expertise to the full program.
SBA Trap Tryouts The SBA Trap team tryouts are scheduled for:
Oct 22nd @ 3:30pm at Memphis Sport Shooting Association Field #5 Oct 23rd @ 8:30am at Memphis Sport Shooting Association Field #5 You only need to attend 1 of the days. Please bring 4 boxes of *approved shells, eye and ear protection, and a shotgun. *#7.5 or #8 light target loads, shatterproof glasses, minimum 25db NRR ear protection
SBA Boys Lacrosse Tryouts Did you know that lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America? If you are interested in playing lacrosse, you need to plan on tryouts on Saturday, October 30 from 9-11am on the SBA turf field. If you have a conflict that can't be avoided, please contact: sbaeagleslacrosse@gmail.com. Saturday, October 30 9-11am Wear tennis shoes or cleats Bring water, all your equipment and your stick (loner equipment will be available)
Lady Eagles Basketball Tryouts Coach Paul Stoddard is back and ready to lead the Lady Eagles basketball team to victory! If you want to get on board, make sure to come to tryouts from 6-8pm both November 1 and 2 in the SBA Gymnasium. Please wear basketball shoes/clothes and bring water. November 1 6:00-8:00pm November 2 6:00-8:00pm SBA Gynamsium
Boys Basketball Tryouts Coach Josh Weeden is bringing a new and infectious energy to our boys basketball program! If you are interested in playing the 2021-22 season, make sure to mark your calendars: November 1 3:30-5:30pm SBA Gynamsium
Cheer On Your Fellow Eagles At This Week's Events:
Tuesday, October 19- SBA Boys vs. CBHS, SBA Girls vs. St. Agnes (Cordova) Thursday, October 21 - SBA Boys vs. Harding, SBA Girls vs. SMS (All Star)
Friday, October 22 - SBA vs. Briarcrest (Home) 7:00pm
Athletic Season Passes & Game Tickets If you are planning on attending multiple sporting events this year (and you SHOULD!), consider picking
up an Athletic Season Pass. Passes are good for admission for two to all SBA home events, excluding TSSAA postseason events. Don't miss out - a limited number remain! Individual game tickets will also be sold. Note - Students should use their student IDs to get in at SBA-hosted regular season games. In order to expedite entry into games, anyone attending a game at SBA who needs a ticket, should plan on purchasing via the link below prior to the game:
SBA Athletic Season Pass
Individual Game Tickets
Fan Covid Guidelines We are excited to welcome fans back to the Nest for the start of the 2021-22 home sports season. SBA continues to follow all Shelby County and CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our students, staff, parents and guests. Masks are required for entry into the building and must be worn at all times. Fans are asked to stay as socially distanced as possible in the stands. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in removal from the building. Thank you for your understanding!
Student News That's A Wrap! Congratulations to the cast and crew of “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” on a very funny show! Extra applause to Chloe Gerard for student directing and Madi Carter for hosting the first SBA student improv. Next up from the SBA Theatre will be November's performance of Meet Me in St. Louis!
Medical Careers Lunch & Learn Want to learn what it takes to have a career in the medical profession? The SBA Medical Club is sponsoring a lunch and learn during all lunch periods on Tuesday, October 19 in Mrs. Schneider's room (B-229). Come learn about the scope of careers available and the education and experience necessary to achieve them.
SBA Library News The October Newsletter from the SBA Library is now available. Be sure to check it out and note the classic Halloween movie schedule!
National Honor Society Tutoring If you need tutoring, the SBA National Honor Society has several different convenient options. Take a look on quicklinks.
VFW Voices of Democracy Program Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 57,00 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year's theme is, "America: Where do we go from here?" Please stop by the office for an application with further details.
Herff Jones Orders If you missed ordering a letter jacket or junior class ring the previous weeks, you can do so at www.highschool.herffjones.com. Please note class rings will not be gauranteed to be here before the class mass.
SBA Health News COVID cases since school started: Students (20) Staff/Faculty (5) One new case this week.
SBA COVID Policies SBA is following the Shelby County Health Department as well as for all of our COVID-19 guidelines. You can find our most current policy here. Please note that while absences due to quarantine will count as we return to preparing our students for higher learning, students will have the opportunity to remote in and keep up with classroom instruction and assignments. To see the algorithm we follow for returning to school, please click here. Please note that per Health Department guidelines, only negative PCR test results will be accepted for returning to school.
If your student will be taking any as-needed medications (Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen, and/or allergy
medication) during the school day, please fill out our Prescription Form, and send in with a bottle marked with your student's name. We will not share any medications amongst students. They will only receive medicine from their specially-marked bottle. If your student needs to carry an Epi Pen/Auvi Q injector or inhaler, please fill out the appropriate form and submit to Nurse Lynn.
Prescription Drug Form
Epi Pen Contract
Inhaler Contract
Mark Your Calendar Home & School Meet & Greet - October 19, 2021 We are excited to be back in school and happy to meet all our new families over the last two years! Come join us for muffins and coffee as we introduce our Home and School Association and discuss our activities and events for this school year. All are welcome - new and returning faces alike! October 19, 2021 8:0am - 9:00am DLC
Free Car Wash - Sponsored by Boys Basketball November 13, 2021 Want to meet Coach Weeden and the boys basketball team ahead of the 2021-22 season? Or maybe you just want to get your car washed! Either way, come out from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, November 13 in the SBA Parking Lot. Washes are free, but donations to offset the cost of the basketball prgoram will be accepted.
Meet Me In St. Louis - SBA Theatre Fall Play The SBA Theatre Department presents MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS! This beautiful, classic musical runs November 11th through the 14th in the SBA Theater. Tickets are $15 to the public and $10 for students (reserved seating). A limited number of general admission SBA student section tickets will be sold at all three lunches for $5.
Project Graduation Trivia Night - Rescheduled for February 15, 2022! Trivia Night has been postponed to February 15, 2022. This gives you plenty of time to rewatch Baby Boom and Ferris Bueller so you are ready for our 80's Night Theme! Get your table together and reserve your spot. RSVP to Amy Iovinelli - amyiov6@gmail.com. All proceeds go towards hosting Project Graduation for our seniors.
Save the Date! - SBA Gala & Auction Mark your calendars for April 30th for "Many Eagles, One Mission," SBA's gala and silent auction. This will be an evening you don't was to miss.
Did You Know?
SBA Business Directory If you are interested in being featured as a spotlight member of the SBA Business Directory, you can join here. We will feature a member every month.
Attendance While we certainly hope that the steps we are taking to reduce the spread of any communicable illnesses will lower overall absences this year, we know they will happen. Whenever a student must be absent from school, a parent or guardian should call the school office (901.260.2893) or email us at attendance@sbaeagles.org before 9:00am to notify us of the reason. Upon the student's return to school, he or she must bring a doctor's note, if applicable, and a written statement signed by the parent stating the reason for the absence. This must be brought to the office before the student's first period class.
The Eagle Cafe The Eagle Cafe is back and better than ever this year. Your old favorites like the legendary cookies and meatloaf with sides haven't gone anywhere. But this year the Eagle Cafe will also feature new items, like fusion cuisine (think Korean tacos) and iced coffees from the new Java Nest. There are multiple ways to pay (declining balance cards and meal plans). Find out more about your dining options and view our current menu here.
2021-2022 Academic Calendar The 2021-2022 School Calendar is available on Quicklinks on the website.
Quicklinks We talk a lot about Quicklinks on the website, but we realize that they can be hard to find! Quicklinks live on the homepage. You can access them by clicking on the small gray box (pictured circled in yellow) on the scrolling banner on the homepage. We put timesensitive and current information there, as well as things like the current year's school calendar or forms you need easy access to. Of course, anytime you have questions on where to find something, feel free to call the office or contact us at communications@sbaeagles.org.
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? You may pick up a form in the front office during office hours. Please have the student's Social Security Number to complete the form.
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God Bless & Go Eagles!