February 26,
2016
BASKETBALL DISTRICT 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, February 27th

Congratulations to the Basketball team who defeated Bristol High School in the District 1 semi final this past Tuesday. The District 1 Championship Game will be played against New Hope Solebury on Saturday, 2/27 at Council Rock South.  Good Luck!!


PAWPRINTS SCHOOL STORE
Week of February 28th
 
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.
                                                                                                       



PROM PAYMENT 
Payment Due by March 1st
 
The final prom payment of $87.50 is due March 1st. Please see or email Mrs. Fina or Mrs.Towarnicki with any questions or concerns.

7th GRADE PRACTICE TEST
Saturday, March 5th

SBA will offer the 7th Grade Practice Test on Saturday, March 5th at 8:00AM.  There is also an alternate test date on Wednesday, March 9th at 4PM.  For more information, please contact Pat Brabson, Director of Admissions at 
pbrabson@stbasilacademy.org or call (215)885-6952.   
  
 

COACH HANDBAG BINGO 
Sunday, March 6th

Coach Handbag Bingo has sold out!!  Raffle tickets are available until Friday, March 4th for a beautiful raspberry handbag with matching wallet and umbrella, with a MSRP of $455.00 for the set. Perfect way to get your spring on! Chances are $5.00 each of 5 for $20.00. Purchase raffle tickets here  For more information, please contact Samantha Angelone at sangelone@stbasilacademy.org
or (215)885-3771 ext 124. 
  
CAREER DAY AT SBA
Friday, March 11th

Career Day is Friday, March 11, 2016. We will be welcoming keynote speakers and many Saint Basil Alumnae. These women represent a wide variety of fields and disciplines. This event is for the entire student body and all students must participate.  Alumnae interested in presenting to our students, please contact Mrs. Linda Smith at
lsmith@stbasilacademy.org or call (215)780-1131.  


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.     

GRAND CANYON TRIP
June 11-17, 2016

It is not too late to sign up for the trip to the Grand Canyon and other southwest lands. Registration closes on April 1st.  The trip is June 11, 2016 until June 17, 2016.  The price includes all expenses.  Hurry on over to room 30 and join the Grand Canyon group with Mrs. Kenny.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Kenny at

MUSIC ACADEMY
All Catholic Band
 
Congratulations to Molly McAndrew (10th grade) and  Julia Mayro (9th grade).  These SBA Music Academy students were a part of the All-Catholic Band this year.  The All-Catholic Band Concert was held at Archbishop Ryan High School on Sunday, February 21st.  It was fantastic!
 

MOCK TRIAL
Results

Congratulations to the SBA Mock Trial Team for placing in the top 8 teams in Montgomery County.  Congratulations to Amanda Clark who was awarded Best Advocate and Dianna Gavrykh who was awarded Best Witness!
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.