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SAINT BASIL ACADEMY
711 FOX CHASE ROAD
JENKINTOWN, PA
19046
(215)885-3771
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SBA Entrance/Scholarship Exam
Saturday, October 29
Saturday, November 5
8:00 AM
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SBA & SUBURBAN LIFE MAGAZINE
Saint Basil Academy Feature
Saint Basil Academy is featured on the front cover of the October edition of
Suburban Life Magazine! Our feature also includes a 2 page article. Thanks to all of our Faculty, staff and students for their contributions. We are so proud of the representation they provided so that we may spread the word about all the good happening at SBA! Enjoy our story in the link below.
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FALL SPORTS
Congratulations!!
Best Wishes to the Cross Country Team who will compete in the District 1 Championship today at Lehigh University.
The Soccer Team has received a Number 1 seed in the District 1 Playoffs.
We will play a HOME game (first time in school history) on Wednesday,
November 2, at 3:30pm.
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JESUIT EXCELLENCE TOUR
SBA Students are welcomed by Admissions Representatives
Over 20 Jesuit schools from across the country welcomed SBA Students Monday morning to discuss the college admissions process and important information for their college search.
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AP TESTS
Payment is Now Due
Payment for AP tests is due ASAP. 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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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 31st.
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 31, 2016
St. Mary's College at 9:30 am
Neumann University at 12:00 pm
Stevens Institute of Technology at 2:30 pm
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Saint Anselm College at 10:45 am
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Emmanuel College at 10:45 am
Friday, November 4, 2016
Harcum College at 2:30 pm
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SBA CARES
Students Helping Others. Join us this Sunday
On Sunday afternoon October 30th from 12:00 to 2:00, SBA will host
Changing 1000 Lives, a service initiative to package sandwich bags for the homeless at several soup kitchens in Philadelphia, including Face to Face and Saint John's Hospice. We will work along side students from other area high schools, bringing teens together for a common good. Our goal is to package at least one thousand sandwich bags! Please join us.
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SPIRIT DAY T-SHIRTS
Payment is due by October 31st
Spirit Day is on November 18th. We have been taking orders this week from the students. Freshman, Sophomore and Junior shirts will be long sleeve tees. Seniors are ordering their traditional gold shirt. Other class designs are in progress. All shirts are $15.00.
Money is due by Monday, October 31st. You may pay with cash, check or online. This purchase is optional.
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November 6th
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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Updates
Info for Drama Club Members
Drama Club Dues of $3.00 are now due. Anyone is interested in the Drama club trip to NYC to see Waitress on April 5th, must submit all paperwork and deposits by October 31st.
Fall Play
Come for a great night of theater! Saint Basil Academy Drama Club presents their fall production "Here We Sit, The Audition, Final Dress Rehearsal" on Friday 11/11 and Saturday 11/12 @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the door: $8/adults, $6/seniors & students.
$1.00 off for donated canned good. 
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November 25th
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 26th
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
NYC Trip--LIMITED bus seats still available, SHOW TICKETS SOLD OUT. An email confirmation was sent to everyone who ordered show tickets, if you did not receive that email please contact Sally Majkut:
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!
**For all volunteer opportunities, please see our complete lists of events on the
Parents' Club webpage
Father Daughter Dance - Friday, December 2
The dance is open to all Saint Basil Students and their dad or other father figure. Tickets for Father & Daughter $65/ two daughters $90. Ticket price includes, dinner, soft drinks, dessert, DJ and dancing--there will be a cash bar available. Order forms and payment can be done online or can be picked up in the office and returned to school with your payment to SBA Parents Club by NOVEMBER 18, 2016.
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
Alexandra Penkalskyj, Ukrainian Society moderator, for information about ordering.
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PAWPRINTS
Christmas is Coming!
Stop by our school store and start your Christmas shopping! We have many items to choose from and every Basil Girl loves to get Basil Gear as a gift. Here are a few ideas: Sweatpants, Hoodies, SBA drawstring bag, NEW ΒΌ Zip Grey Sweatshirt, SBA socks, SBA saddle shoe ornament, SBA Pennant, T-shirts, Pajama bottoms, shorts and more!! We will be open October 5th during the Craft Show. Store hours that day will be 9-2:30 PM.
We accept cash, checks and credit.
You can also contact Mrs. Patti Grabowski by email
pgrabowski@stbasilacademy.org or phone 215-885-3771 X128.
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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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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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EDUCATE EMPOWER ENLIGHTEN
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