Monday Mail July 6, 2021
SOAR Day Is Coming! 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.
Laptop Pick-up Appointments for New Students Beginning July 6th , we will host appointments for new (freshmen and transfer) students to pick up their laptops. There will be six sessions - each an hour in length - over July 6, 7 and 14. Please sign up using the link below for the session that works for you, and arrive promptly so that we can cover log-in information, where to find apps and programs, and how to download textbooks. 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
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 Athletic Awards - Recap Last week we shared the link to the Commercial Appeal's Memphis Area High School Sports Awards. We are so proud of all of our Eagles who were nominated and are pleased to share that Lucy Garry took home the award for Female Bowler of the Year, Catherine McCulley brought home the Leadership Award, and Nile Williams received the I AM SPORT award. Congratulations Lucy, Catherine and Nile! Because some were recently added, we are resharing our list of student-athletes who made various allmetro teams and were finalists for the CA High School Sports Awards. What a year for Eagle Athletics! We are so proud and can't wait to see what the future has in store for these amazing students.
Izzy Baker - Universal Cheerleading Association All-American Team Katie Cooper - Universal Cheerleading Association All-American Team Kaelynn Culpepper - Commercial Appeal All-Metro (1st) Baseball Team, Daily Memphian Division 2 All-Metro Baseball Team, Daily Memphian Player of the Year Finalist Madeline Cummins - Universal Cheerleading Association All-American Team Caleb Daugherty - Daily Memphian Division 2 All Metro Track (long jump) Team Luke Ellis - Commercial Appeal All-Metro (2nd) Baseball Team, Daily Memphian Division 2 AllMetro Baseball Team Ava Esteb - Daily Memphian Division 2 All Metro Track (100, 200) Team Ben Faasse - Daily Memphian Division 2 All Metro Track (1600, 3200) Team Lucas Ferro - Commercial Appeal All-Metro Boys Swim Team, Memphis Area High School Male Swimmer of the Year Finalist Logan Ford - Universal Cheerleading Association All-American Team Lucy Garry - Winner, Memphis Area High School Female Bowler of the Year
Ginny Gex - Daily Memphian Division 2 All-Metro Softball Team Josie Gex - Commercial Appeal All-Metro (2nd) Softball Team, Daily Memphian Player of the Year Finalist, Daily Memphian Division 2 All-Metro Softball Team Alexie Griffin - Commercial Appeal All-Metro (2nd) Softball Team, Daily Memphian Division 2 All-Metro Softball Team Claire Hollingsworth - Memphis Area High School I AM SPORT Award Finalist Grayson Hoskin - Universal Cheerleading Association All-American Team Kathryn Hosp -Commercial Appeal All Metro Track Team and Daily Memphian Division 2 All Metro Track (Pole Vault) Team Colin Lee - Commercial Appeal All-Metro Boys Swim Team Riley Martin - Memphis Area High School Male Bowler of the Year Finalist Catherine McCulley - Winner, Memphis Area High School Leadership Award Tori Moore - Memphis Area High School Female Bowler of the Year Finalist, I AM SPORT Finalist Sean Mullen - Daily Memphian Tennis Player of the Year Finalist, Memphis Area High School Female Tennis Player of the Year Finalist Jacob Nichols - Commercial Appeal All-Metro Boys Swim Team, Memphis Area High School Male Swimmer of the Year Finalist Delia Sevilla - Universal Cheerleading Association All-American Team Caroline Stiefvater - Memphis Area High School Female Bowler of the Year Finalist Jolie Taty - Daily Memphian Tennis Player of the Year Finalist, Memphis Area High School Female Tennis Player of the Year Finalist Neely Taylor - Daily Memphian Division 2 All-Metro Softball Team Hailey Wakefield - Memphis Area High School Female Bowler of the Year Finalist Nile Williams - Winner, Memphis Area High School I AM SPORT Award St. Benedict Bowling Team - Memphis Area High School Fan Favorite Team St. Benedict Cheerleading Team - Memphis Area High School Fan Favorite Team St. Benedict Boys 200 and 400 freestyle swim relay teams - Daily Memphian's All-Metro Boys Swim Team
The TSSAA mandated summer dead period will run from June 28th - Jully 11th .
Student News 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 SOAR Day will take place on August 9th. We will share more details closer to the event.
SBA Baseball Camp - Rising 3rd through 8th Graders Attention parents of younger children: SBA is offering a baseball for rising third through eighth graders. SBA is also offering volleyball, football, basketball and soccer camps this summer. You can check out our full camp offerings at www.sbaeagles.org/sbasummer. July 12th -15th 8:30am - 12:30pm
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$125 per camper
SBA Basketball Camp - Rising 1st through 8th Graders Space Jam 2 is coming. Are your children ready? Get in the spirit with SBA's basketball camp! SBA is also offering volleyball, football, basketball and soccer camps this summer. You can check out our full camp offerings at www.sbaeagles.org/sbasummer. July 12th -15th 8:00am - 12:00pm
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$100 per camper
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? 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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God Bless & Go Eagles!