Monday Mail July 26, 2021
The Countdown Is On School is going to be here before we know it and we cannot wait to welcome our students on campus! Whether you are eagerly counting down days till summer is over, or can't believe how quickly time is flying, we have a few events coming up to hopefully ease the transition back to school.
August 4, 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Summer Math Q&A Session with Mrs. Beatty for anyone who wants a better understanding of their Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 Summer Math packet. This will be a drop-in style session - you don't have to stay the full two hours. August 6: Complete student schedules with teacher names and class periods will be emailed to the primary email address. Please note that faculty and staff will be participating in in-service training, so any questions about student schedules should be emailed to the appropriate gradelevel counselor. Remember that requests for lunch periods or specific teachers/class periods are not honored for schedule changes. August 8, 1:30pm – 3:00pm: Sneak Peek for students to find classrooms and lockers - This event is open to family members as well (Parents, if you wish you could still walk your child in for their first day of school, this is for you.) August 9, 3:00pm – 7:00pm: SOAR day for students to pick up yearbooks, buy PE uniforms, purchase spirit wear, put money on a dining hall account, purchase a parking pass or learn about athletic teams. August 11, 7:45am – 12:30pm: First day of school (1/2 Day) for all new students. August 12, 7:45am – 3:00pm: First full day of school for all students. August 25, 6:45pm:Meet the Teacher Night (For Parents)
For Future Students 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. The nature of STEM requires in-person learning but if you are worried about getting to and from SBA before your child's middle school starts, students can participate virtually in the math classes. Please visit our website for more details on the schedule, requirements and how to register your child.
For Former Students Alumni Block Party - Classes 2017-2021 Help us spread the word! SBA is hosting a block party at the rotunda from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday, August 1st for the past 5 graduating classes. There will yearbooks available for the class of '21. Live music from SBA alum Joseph Ferrante ('16) and sweet treats from The Dream Machine (another SBA family, the McClures). This will be a great chance for one more visit to the Nest before embarking on new chapters this Fall!
Faith at St. Benedict 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. Francis of Assisi Parish Picnic - August 21 The Knights of Columbus at SFA are hosting a family picnic on August 21st from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Brings chairs and a cooler - they will provide the burgers, hot dogs, fries and fruit. Come for a fun afternoon of fellowship, friends and family.
SBA Weekly Sports Report Lady Eagles Soccer Team Fundraiser The Lady Eagles Soccer Team, in partnership with Funds2Go, is collecting gently used and new pairs of shoes. A fundraiser for the club, the shoes will eventually be sold by micro-enterprising
families the world over. Over 70% of the global population uses repurposed shoes and clothing. Having access to sell this inventory is one of the most effective ways to lift families out of poverty in devastated economies. Please donate by August 20 we will share details about a rotunda collection day soon!
Student News Library Survey Are there any changes you would like to see to the library? Maybe game night sounds fun? Or maybe you wish the library was open one evening a week. Take our very brief survey and tell us how we can make the library work better for you.
Summer Math Q&A Session Mrs. Beatty is offering a Math Q&A session for anyone who is having trouble or wants to better understand their Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 summer math packet. This drop-in style session will take place on August 4 from 5:00-7:00pm in Room B217. Enter through the Dining Hall doors. You don't have to stay the full two hours. Email Mrs. Beatty at beattya@sbaeagles.org with any questions.
Summer math and reading assignments have been posted. These are required assignments. Math will be due the first full day of school. 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)
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!
Apply Here
Mark Your Calendar Sneak Peek All students (and families) are invited to campus on Sunday, August 8th from 1:30pm-3:00pm You will have received your detailed schedule with classrooms/periods the week before, so this is your chance to walk your schedule. Make sure that you can find (and open) your locker and navigate from classroom to classroom to ease those first day jitters!
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.
Meet The Teacher Night We don't think you will find a better group of educators than we have at St. Benedict. In fact, we are so proud of them that we would like to show them off. Come meet your student's teachers on Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30pm. We will start in the gym More details to come!
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? Free Shipping at Online Bookstore Last week, we sent out schedules for the Fall Semester. You will receive a more detailed schedule in August, complete with teacher names and class periods, but this version has all the information you need to order your student's textbooks. A complete list of materials needed and where to find them is on our website. Please visit www.sbaeagles.org/bookstore for details. All orders placed July 30 - August 6 will receive free shipping!
PlusPortals PlusPortals will be down for scheduled maintenance through
July. If you indicated during enrollment that you wished to have a PlusPortals account, log-in information will be coming soon (but we must have the correct primary email address for your student on file). If you need to check or update your primary email address, or wish to sign up for an account, please contact Mitzi Donato at donatom@sbaeagles.org.
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.
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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