SBA News April 29, 2016

April 29,

2016

SAINT BASIL ACADEMY

711 FOX CHASE ROAD
JENKINTOWN, PA
19046

(215)885-3771

www.stbasilacademy.org

MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION

Congratulations!

Saint Basil Academy has received re-accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools!

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the newest members of the Saint Macrina Chapter of the National Honor Society at Saint Basil Academy. These students were honored at the Induction Ceremony held on Monday evening, April 25, 2016.

A WORD OF THANKS

From the Drama Club

The cast and crew of Cinderella would like to thank the faculty, students, family and friends who attended the performances last weekend and made Cinderella such a success!!

NYC TRIP

A Great Day in NYC!

Our Freshmen and Juniors visited Ellis Island, The Ukrainian Art Museum and the 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC this past Wednesday.

TRAVEL FOR TEENS

Parent Meeting, May 2

There will be a parent meeting for all students traveling to Italy with Travel for Teens this summer on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM.

AP TESTING

AP Testing begins May 2nd

An AP test and room schedule is now available. Please check online and on the Main Announcement Bulletin Board in school. If you have not completed your AP paperwork, it must be done prior to your scheduled test. Please visit the Counseling Office. During AP test administration, it is encouraged for all test takers to bring a brown bagged lunch during your specific testing days. You will have a chance to eat after the exams, but the cafeteria may not be open when the tests are completed. Students who are displaced from your rooms due to AP testing, should check with their teachers for new room assignments for that day.

AP Testing Schedule

SBA CARES

REGISTRATION FOR MINI-THON:

Attention all SBA Students! Here is the link to register and begin fundraising for our May 13 Mini THON! Remember, there will be a special prize to all who raise over $100 before Monday, May 2. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 FTK!

Friends, family, and alumnae are welcome to join us any time from 7:00 PM- 12:00 AM. The cost for non-dancers will be $10.00 at the door.

Register for Mini-THON

PAWPRINTS SCHOOL STORE

Pawprint Gifts

Stop by the school store to purchase your Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation gifts! Most items in the store are on sale!

Our May Items of the Month are:
Navy or Gray SBA Mom Crewneck $20
Embroidered SBA V-Neck

Performance Shirt (Blue, lime or pink) $23
Speckled SBA Bistro Mug reduced to $ 8

For more information, please contact Patti Grabowski at (215) 885-3771 ext 128 or email pgrabowski@stbasilacademy.org

PAWPRINTS SCHOOL STORE

Sisterhood T-Shirts

We are now taking orders for the Sisterhood T-Shirt. 13.00 (sizes S through XL) and

$15.00 (2XL or 3XL).

Pay Online

THE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11th!

Please order EARLY so you do not forget!

For more information, please contact Patti Grabowski at (215) 885-3771 ext 128 or email pgrabowski@stbasilacademy.org

SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

Support Our Athletes

Spring Sports are in full swing, so check the link below and come out to support our teams! You may also check the individual Team Pages on the SBA Website

for the specific schedule in which you are interested.

SBA Spring Sports Schedules

EVENTS FOR GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS

So Much to do at SBA!

Grade School Students are invited to join us for one or all of these events coming this spring and summer. Come visit SBA and see for yourself all the great things happening at the Academy.

Grade School Dance: All 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls & boys are invited to dance the night away with your friends at SBA's Grade School Dance to benefit THON. Admission is $5.
Friday, May 6th
7PM - 10PM
Grade School Dance Details

Fun in the Sun Trivia Night All 5th, 6th & 7th grade girls are invited to test your knowledge at Trivia.
Thursday, May 19th
6:30-8:30PM

RSVP for these events to Admissionevents@stbasilacademy.org

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.