March 4,
2016
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Well Done, Ladies!
 
Congratulations to our students, under the direction of Mrs. Chang, who represented SBA in the 2016 Science Olympiad Southeastern Regional competition at the Neumann University on Wednesday, March 2nd.                                                                                     
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET 
Congratulations, Sophia!
 
Congratulations to Sophia Barnett, who set a new school record in the 60 meter hurdles at the State Championship Track Meet last Sunday.  Sophia's time at Penn State University placed her in the TOP 10 in Pennsylvania Rankings.
FEATURED ITEMS FOR PAWCTION
Sneak Peek


Only 36 days until Pawction 2016.  Here is a sampling of what will be offered in our Silent Auction:
(1)S'well Water Bottle and Dunkin Donuts Gift Card.
Keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12.
$50 Value - Starting Bid - $17.
(2)Keurig 2.0 Model K350 - $189.00 Value - Starting Bid - $75.00.
(3)Michael Kors Grayson Large Satchel - $298.00 Value - Starting Bid $120.00.



PAWPRINTS SCHOOL STORE
Week of March 11th
 
HOODIE SPECIAL.  We have hoodies for you, mom and dad! (Regularly priced) at $40-$42. Now through March 15th, sizes S-M-L-XL are on sale for $37 and 2X-3X are $40. Limited time only! These hoodies are embroidered. Color choices are  
Navy or Grey. Store Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8 am to 3 pm. 
The school store will be open 6:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 8th. Parents' Club Meeting is at 7:00 pm that night. We have many new items! Please stop by.
                                                                                                       



ROMAN DAY
Thursday, March 10th
 
Roman Day is a day when Latin students at SBA celebrate the enormous contribution Greco-Roman civilization has made to the Western world in the area of language, law, the arts, medicine and architecture. The students wear togas and will be preparing food which will be served during lunch.
Please remember to bring in money March 10th. ( $2 for Caesar Salad, $4 for a pasta dish, $6 for salad, pasta and various prepared meats) Proceeds will be donated to a charity of the students' choice.                                                                                                      
  



NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Applications due by March 14th

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school graduates, and SBA is excited to offer this honor to its scholars! 
Applications were distributed today, Friday, February 26th, to all juniors and seniors eligible to apply for membership in the Saint Macrina Chapter of the National Honor Society at Saint Basil Academy. Applications are due Monday, March 14, 2016 at 3:30 pm in room 20. To be eligible for membership consideration, junior and senior candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7. Additionally, candidates must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character.  One aspect of service that our SBA students participate in is our Peer Tutoring program.  Each student devotes at least 3-4 hours per month to tutoring her fellow students in a variety of subjects. 
 
SBA CARES LENTEN NEWS
Walk A Mile Soup Supper, March 14th

This simple soup supper to benefit Face to Face Soup Kitchen in Germantown will take place on Monday, March 14th from 5:00 to 7:00.  All SBA students, faculty, and staff, and their families are invited to attend. Admission is $5 (max of $20 per family). 
We are hoping some parents can make soup or dessert for the event. Please email Theresa Hartey at thartey@stbasilacademy.org i f you are able to help.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION
Wednesday, March 16th

SBA will be hosting a College Financial Aid  presentation on March 16th at 7pm. All parents, especially parents of junior students are encouraged to attend. The Counseling Office has invited Ms. Fran McKeown (PHEAA representative) and Ms. Meghan Petsko (Associate Dir. Financial Aid, Villanova University and SBA Alum) to present to us that evening.
YOUTH SYMPOSIUM ON THE HOLOCAUST
Payment Due by March 20th
 
Students should return their signed permission slip and $12 to Mrs. Fina by March 20 
for the  39 th  Annual Youth Symposium on the Holocaust.  The Symposium will take place on Tuesday, March 8 th  from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at St. Joseph's University.
COLLEGE INTERVIEW DAY
Wednesday, April 13th
   
College Interview Day is Wednesday, April 13, 2016. We will be hosting over 40 colleges and universities. It is a wonderful opportunity for our junior class to meet face to face with College Admissions counselors.


SPRING MUSICAL
April 22nd- 24th

The Prince is giving a ball!  Put on your glass slippers and enjoy a magical night at the Drama Club production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's  Cinderella.  Mark your calendars for April 22nd & 23rd at 7PM and April 24th at 2PM.     
The Drama Club is looking for prom dress donations for this year's performance.  If you have a prom dress that you would like to donate, please drop them in the auditorium.  Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE
SBA Spring Concert
 
Our Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.  Plan on joining us for a musical evening featuring our Band, String Ensemble, Concert Choir, Madrigals, and Handbells.  
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Join Us!
Please join us for one or all of the events coming this spring.  Come visit SBA and see for yourself all the great things happening at the Academy. Join us for our Soup Supper benefiting Face to Face Soup Kitchen in Germantown in March; Come see our Spring Musical Cinderella in April; Dance the night away with your friends and test your knowledge at Trivia  in May; Join our Summer Camps in June.  So much to do at SBA!! For more information, please contact our Admissions Office at (215)885-6952.  
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
Weeks of June 27th, July 5th and July 11th
 
Registration has begun for our Summer Enrichment Camp.  Activities include Science Experiments,   Engineering, Art Enrichment, team building, water games and much more.  Register for one, two  or all 3 weeks of the camp!  More information can be found on our website.  Please contact our Admissions Office with questions at (215) 885-6952.

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