Monday Mail July 12, 2021
Schedules Are Out - Get Your Textbooks Now Schedules for the 2021-22 school year are being sent out today. We have taken great care to make sure that these schedules match the preferences each student indicated when they filled out their forms in February. In a few rare cases, scheduling conflicts couldn't be avoided. Please review your child's schedule. If you have any changes, please email them to Ms. Stephanie Scates at scatess@sbaeagles.org. If approved, the $50 schedule change fee may be applied. Once you have your schedule, please proceed with ordering textbooks. You will receive a more detailed schedule in August, complete with instructor name and class period, but this version will have sufficient information to get textbooks ready for the upcoming year.
Laptop Pick-up Appointments for New Students There are only 2 more laptop pick-up sessions remaining for new students: Wednesday, July 14 at 10am and again at 4pm. Please use the link below to sign up and plan to arrive promptly on the hour so we can begin to cover all the necessary information. A parent must accompany the student.
New Students Laptop Pick-up Appointments will last approximately one hour. New students must be accompanied by a parent in order to get their laptop. Appointments will be held in the DLC (just past the Libary on the right when you enter through the Rotunda). Enrollment forms must be complete. Your FACTS payment plan must be set up - please contact Kathy Hurt for assistance. Schedule your appointment
Laptop Pick-up for Returning Students All returning students should have picked up their laptops by now. If you have not, you will receive an email today with a link for a pickup time. If you have not picked up your laptop and do not receive a link, please contact Mitzi Donato at donatom@sbaeagles.org.
Faith at St. Benedict Diocesan Multicultural Festivals As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Diocese is hosting its first ever multicultural festivals. Learn more by watching Bishop Talley's brief video. Saturday, August 28, 11am-7pm (St. Louis Church in Memphis, TN) Saturday, September 11, 11am-7pm (St. Mary's Church in Jackson, TN) Saturday, September 11, 6:00pm-9:00pm (Immaculate Conception in Union City)
SBA Weekly Sports Report 2020-2021 Tennessean Awards Congratulations to the following students who were named to the Tennessean Sports Writers Association All-State Teams.
Kaelen Culpepper - Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Baseball Team (Infielder) Luke Ellis - Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Baseball Team (Pitcher) Josie Gex - Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Team (Pitcher) Kathryn Hosp - Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Track & Field Team (Pole Vault) Sean Mullen - Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Girls Tennis Team Neely Taylor - Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Team (Outfielder)
Student News
Senior Parking Spots - Break Out Those Brushes Class of 22: That long-awaited tradition of painting your own parking spot has finally arrived! Spots are available for $100 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Amy at sbahomeandschool@gmail.com to reserve yours by August 1. Painting will take place on August 5 and 6. There are spots available in the senior and junior (first row) lots. Don't miss out!
Be An Eagle Club - Spread The Word About The Nest! It is time to apply for Be an Eagle Club! This second-year club aims to provide prospective families with resources that will make their transition to SBA easier and show them what a great place The Nest is through the creation of social media content and our unique buddy system. This selective club is a great resume builder because you will demonstrate leadership, organization, and punctuality as well as getting the chance to learn (or strengthen) your social media marketing skills. Any rising sophomore, junior, or senior with the prerequisites listed above are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions, send an email to beaneagle@sbaeagles.org!
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Summer math and reading assignments have been posted. These are required assignments. Math will be due the first full day of school. If you have questions regarding the math, there will be a Q&A session in room B217 on Wednesday, August 4th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. For reading, students must have completed their assigned book by the first day of class. There will be an assessment (5 long answer questions) that first week. Students will also write a summer reading essay - that assignment will be introduced by the second week of class.
Summer Math Assignments
Summer Reading Assignments
Algebra I
For all SBA Students
Rising Algebra 2
For AP English Language (Juniors)
Rising Geometry
For AP English Literature (Seniors)
Award certificates for both 2020 and 2021 are available in the office. Please be sure to stop by during our summer hours (posted below).
Mark Your Calendar Used Uniform Sale The used uniform sale will take place on July 24th (with drop off day on July 23rd and pick up day on July 25th). More information on exactly how to sell/consign your used uniforms can be found on Quicklinks on the website, or here.
SOAR Day We are only about a month out from SOAR (Student Organizations and Registration) Day. Mark your calendars for August 9th . This is your opportunity to learn all about life at SBA. Need to figure out how to load your child's account for the Eagle Cafe or purchase your 9th grader's PE uniforms? Maybe you want to pick up some goodies from the Spirit Shop or join the Home and School Association. If it has anything to do with life at SBA - you can find out more at Soar Day. We will post applicable paperwork and details to the website and share on social in the coming weeks.
SBA Football Camp - Rising 3rd through 8th Graders Join Coach Joey Magnifico and the SBA Football team for camp this July. Register, or check out our full camp offerings at www.sbaeagles.org/sbasummer. July 23rd and 24th 9:00am - 12:00pm $125 per camper
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Academic Bootcamp for Incoming Freshmen SBA will offer Summer Prep Boot Camp for incoming freshmen to strengthen their skills in English and math. English will cover basic skills in grammar, composition and literary techniques in preparation for freshman English class. Math will cover remedial fractions, decimals, integers, and equations in preparation for Algebra 1. The deadline to register is July 19th. Contact Dr. Fischer with any questions.
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Camp dates: July 26th - 30th
$100 for one academic area (English OR math) $175 for both academic areas (English AND math) English 8:00 am - 10:00 | Math 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis Eucharistic Congress 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.
Did You Know? Plus Portals Plus Portals will be down for scheduled maintenance through July.
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.
Home & School Association Volunteers Needed! Thank you to those who answered our call for volunteers! We are still in need of a Teacher Treats Co-Chair, and Honor Society Reception Coordinator. Learn more at www.sbaeagles.org/homeschool.
Middle School Enrichment Programs
Parents of middle schoolers: Starting this fall, SBA will be offering STEM enrichment to 7th and 8th graders and Honors Math for 8th graders. Classes will be from 7:00am - 7:30am and are free of charge. Please visit our website for more details on the schedule, requirements and how to register your child.
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? You may pick up a form in the front office during our summer office hours. Please have the student's Social Security Number to complete the form.
Summer Office Hours and School Calendar The office at St. Benedict will be observing the following summer hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 2:30pm Friday: 8:30am - Noon Other times are available by appointment. The 2021-2022 School Calendar is available on Quicklinks on the website.
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