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SAINT BASIL ACADEMY
711 FOX CHASE ROAD
JENKINTOWN, PA
19046
(215)885-3771
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SBA OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 9th
12-3 PM
Register online and be entered into a drawing to win one of two SBA gear baskets!!
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OCTOBER CALENDAR
At a Glance...
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PAWPRINTS
Sunday, October 9th
Pawprints School store will be OPEN during our Open House on Sunday, 10/9 from 12-3 PM. Visit the store in its new location on the ground floor.
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US GOVERNMENT FIELD TRIP
Students Visit the Union League
Students from the US Governement classes, along with Mrs. Fina, Mrs. Castellano and Mrs. Meko, visited the Union League last week to hear a Liberty Series lecture on The American Enlightenment. This lecture was given by Gordon Wood, Ph.D. Our thanks to the Union League of Philadelphia, who provided complimentary tickets to the SBA group. It was a great evening, which also included a tour of the Union League.
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BELIEVE IN BASILS
Students Tie-Dye T- Shirts
SBA students enjoyed an afternoon of fun while tie-dying Believe in Basils T-shirts! The t- shirts serve as a reminder to all of us and all those we meet, that we love and are committed to our school.
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NEWS FROM COLLEGE SERVICES
Upcoming College Visits
Attention Juniors and Seniors:
The following colleges and universities will be visiting Saint Basil Academy during the week of October 10th. If you would like to meet with a college representative, please sign up on Naviance. Also please get permission from your teacher if the visit is during class time.
Monday, October 10, 2016
Salve Regina University at 9:30 am
State University of New York at Albany at 12:00 pm
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Gwynedd Mercy University at 9:30 am
Nova Southeastern University at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Eastern University at 10:45 am
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Hollins University at 8:00 am
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia at 10:45 am
Friday, October 14, 2016
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising at 9:30 am
York College at 12:00 pm
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PSAT AND ACT
Testing Information
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude test is a practice test for the SAT, and the PreACT is a practice test for the ACT.
Freshman will take the 8/9 PSAT and Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 19
th. Sophomores will take the PreACT on October 19
th and PSAT 10 on March 30th. Students will receive testing information and room assignments before October 19
th.
On Thursday, October 13
th during flex period all students (grades 9 through 11) will fill out the administrative section of their specific test. Please bring #2 pencils.
We encourage all students to visit the Collegeboard and ACT websites for test practice material.
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AP TESTING
Payments due by October 17th
Payment for AP tests is due on October 17th. The cost of the tests is $93.00 each. Payment can be made
online with a credit card or by check. All checks should be made payable to Saint Basil Academy, please indicate AP test in the 'memo' section.
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THE JESUIT EXCELLENCE TOUR
Monday, October 24th
The Jesuit Excellence Tour will be visiting Saint Basil Academy on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 8:30 am.
There will be over 20 Jesuit schools from across the country in attendance.
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FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT
Thursday, October 27th
The FAFSA completion night is scheduled for October 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the AP room at Saint Basil Academy.
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PSAT PREP
Attention: Juniors
Registration for Kaplan's free PSAT Prep Live has begun. Highly-rated, expert instructors will review all the areas of the exam, streamed live online leading up to test day. Register now by visiting
www.kaptest.com/psatpreplive.
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November 6, 2016
Coach Bag Bingo Tickets are on sale for November 6, 2016. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Every winner gets a Coach Bag. Ticket price includes 12 games of Bingo. For more information, contact Samantha Angelone (215)885-3771 ext. 124 or email at
sangelone@stbasilacademy.org. Last year's event sold out quickly, get your tickets early.
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November 25, 2016
Invitations are in the mail for
Homecoming 2016! On Friday, November 25, 2016 we will be hosting our 2nd Homecoming Celebration. All alumna and their families are welcome. Last year's Homecoming was a memorable night. We reconnected with old friends, reminisced about our glory days at SBA, kicked off our shoes to dance in the gym and joined the current "Basil Girls" in singing our Alma Mater. Please come back home again this year and celebrate with us.
Homecoming will begin at 6:00 pm and will be held at Saint Basil Academy on Friday, November 25, 2016.
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November 26, 2016
Saint Basil Academy is hosting a 5K run to benefit the Saint Basil Academy Alumnae Society, Because We Care About You, Inc. and the Sisters of Holy Redeemer Food Pantries on Saturday, November 26, 2016.
Registration begins at 7:30 am with a 9:00 am start. Register online at:
Entry Fee and Registration
$25.00 Individual
$20.00 Student
$75.00 Family of 4
(add $5.00 if registered/postmarked after 11/18/16)
Please make checks payable to: Saint Basil Academy
Mail to:
711 Fox Chase Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Attn: Samantha Angelone
Limited Sponsorships Available
T-shirt sponsorship $100.00
Business Logo Sponsorship $250.00(includes one individual entry)
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SBA PARENTS' CLUB
Dates to Remember
SBA Open House-Sunday, October 9 / 11:30--3:00 (Event 12 - 3)
New York City Trip - Due by October 14th
Join us as we head to NYC to kick off the 2016 Holiday Season! Sit back, leave the driving and parking
to us, and head to the Big Apple.
Bus Trip Waiver Release
Order Tickets Online
Crafters: Please
Register Online
Volunteers: Please
Sign Up Online for set-up, food prep, raffle ticket sales, food sales, clean up, etc.
Start shopping early for Christmas. Tell your friends, neighbors and family to check out the SBA Craft Show. There will be over 60 vendors and we will be serving up some great food!
SBA Student/Parent Directory Reminder
If you would like to be included in the SBA Online Directory and have not yet submitted your form, please do so. The online form will be made available shortly and we want to ensure that anyone wishing to be listed is included. The link is below.
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PIEROGIES FOR SALE!
Orders Being Taken
As promised, the SBA Ukrainian Society will be offering varenyky (pierogis) for sale.
If you are interested in potato, sauerkraut or cheese varenyky/pierogis, please contact
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PAWPRINTS: GREY 1/4 ZIP SWEATSHIRT
Embroidered with School Logo
Orders are now being taken for the grey 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt.
Description: This sweatshirt is 50% Cotton and 50% Polyester. It is embroidered with the school shield. This may be worn with the SBA uniform as an option to the navy cardigan.
Sizes:
S-XL $35
2XL $37
3XL $38
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MUSIC 1/4 ZIP SWEATSHIRT
Orders being taken from 9/30 until 10/12.
Delivery will be at the end of October.
This quarter zip sweatshirt is Columbia Blue with Navy embroidery.
This is a great item for music students: band members, string ensemble, choir, piano students or any student of music.
Sizes: S through XL $35.00
2X-3X $37.00
For more information, please contact Pawprints Store Manager Patti Grabowski at (215) 885-3771 ext 128.
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PAWPRINTS: ITEM OF THE MONTH
Embroidered Caps
SBA Embroidered Cap was $20. Sale price $18
Colors:
Navy/Stone cap with Gold Embroidery
Royal/Stone cap with Silver Embroidery
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2016-2017 CALENDAR
Calendar is Available Online.
The SBA 2016-2017 School Calendar is available on our website under Quick Links. The calendar can also be viewed in the link below. Use the navigation in the upper left corner of the calendar to select month and year to be viewed.
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FALL SPORTS
Schedules
Fall sports at SBA are in full swing. The schedule which includes all of our fall sports can be found on our website on the
Athletics
page.
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EDUCATE EMPOWER ENLIGHTEN
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