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SAINT BASIL ACADEMY
711 FOX CHASE ROAD
JENKINTOWN, PA
19046
(215)885-3771
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Join Us This Weekend!
Fall Play
Come for a great night of theater! Saint Basil Academy Drama Cl
ub 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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SOCCER
Congratulations!!
Saint Basil Academy Soccer defeated Pine Grove High School after two overtimes and a shoot out 3-2. This was the first win for SBA soccer in the history of the school in the state playoffs. The next round of playoffs will be at Parkland High School in Allentown tomorrow, 11/12, at 1PM. Below is an article from Tuesday's game.
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RING DAY LITURGY
Juniors Receive Class Rings
SBA Juniors and their families joined together to celebrate the Ring Liturgy on Monday evening. After Liturgy, the rings were blessed and given to the
students.
Everyone then gathered for a reception to end the evening.
Thanks to all SBA Administration, Faculty, students and parents who helped to make this night memorable.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM
 SBA Students Reaching Out
On October 26, 2016, the Sisters of St. Basil the Great and the Justice Studies Association at Manor College held a Social Justice Symposium. The event was held at the Sisters of St. Basil Spirituality Center, and a number of foundations were present. One of the foundations in attendance was Cradle of Hope. A place for single mothers with young children, located in Glenside, Cradle of Hope offers more than just a place to live. At first glace, the home merely sounds like a place where women with babies go to live to get on their feet. However, a number of directors and counselors guide these women in need of help and direction. The home can hold up to six women, each with a child up to a
ge two; therefore the women can spend up to 24 months in the home. While living there, they attend workshops and Bible study. The goal is to let the women know that God has a plan for everyone on this Earth and he will provide. Cradle of Hope has a number of success stories ranging from little to big. These will continue to grow. One of these success stories includes a currently successful District Attorney, who spent some time at Cradle of Hope. For over nineteen years, Cradle of Hope has helped over seventy women and just like the success stories, these numbers will continue to grow.
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PENN MUSEUM TOUR
 SBA Freshmen Explore
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon when Freshmen took a field-trip to the Penn Museum November 6, to explore the world of Homer's "The Odyessy" and the Golden Age of Greece. The SBA trip expanded our present classroom ancient literature and history studies, adding new levels of exploration and discovery close to home.
The museum guide introduced us to archeology as a tool for understanding; she discussed Greek life and society, highlighting geography with a floor-to-ceiling electronic map that detailed the known world. It was humbling to travel back in time, where we were overwhelmed by the quantity and quality of beautiful and useful artifacts that were once used by a culture that had much in common with our own. Later, we had time to tour the Midas exhibit, and see the Egyptian exhibit, where we snapped a group shot with a fifteen-ton, red granite Sphinx of Ramesses II, circa 1293-1185 BCE.
After the SBA Penn Museum tour, we took advantage of our surroundings to explore the University of Pennsylvania campus. There we navigated Locust Walk, exploring an active student center, an ornate special library, and the intricately painted Irvine Auditorium. Also we learned about many buildings, visited the five-foot "Button" meeting place in front of the main library, found the center of campus, and took selfies on the "Love" statue and on Ben Franklin's bench.
We hiked for blocks, and then rested at a well-know student pizza place, where we appreciatively topped the day off with pizza courtesy of SBA. It was a perfect day, mixing high-school lessons with a look at the past and a peek of our future selves as college students.
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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 November 14th.
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, November 14, 2016
PA Catholic Colleges Tour at 8:30 am
US Navy at 12:00 pm
Moore College of Art and Design at 2:30 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Millersville University of PA at 12:00 pm
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HOBY LEADERSHIP COMPETITION
Applications due November 16th
Every year, we select one SBA sophomore ambassador to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth State Leadership Seminar, a three-day experience (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) which be held this 2017 year June 23 through June 25 at Villanova University. All expenses will be paid by SBA.
Students attending the HOBY seminar will have the opportunity to cultivate their leadership skills and engage with like-minded students from across the state. The experience empowers students to become change leaders in their community and equips them with the confidence and skills to lead others.
All sophomores are eligible to apply. Applications were distributed in English class on November 4 and are available on the SBA website. The due date is November 16 and is to be submitted to Mrs. Corrick in the Counseling Services Department. A selection committee will choose one student ambassador to represent our school based on her demonstrated past leadership, desire to help others and her community, and ability to communicate her knowledge to her peers.
For more information about this great opportunity, visit
www.HOBY.org
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Meeting November 17th
A brief information meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17th at 1:30 in the auditorium. Audition packets will be handed out at that time. All students are welcome to audition. Males are needed.
Auditions will take place Tuesday, December 13th and Thursday, December 15th from 3:15 - 5:30.
Dance rehearsal/audition will be held on Saturday, December 10th.
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MOCK SAT TEST
Sunday, November 20th
A practice SAT test will be given at SBA on Sunday, November 20th from 9:00 to 12:30 to prepare for upcoming SAT tests. Interested juniors, please see Mrs. Hartey to reserve a spot.
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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
Updates
Craft Show: THANK YOU!
The Parents' Club would like to thank everyone who supported the craft show! Whether you volunteered your time, made a baked good donation or bought something from a crafter- it all contributed to the success of the Craft Show and we appreciate your support.
NYC Trip
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:
ssmajkut@verizon.net
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.
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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
Ideas for Christmas
Are you making a list and checking it twice? Stop by Pawprints for Christmas ideas and stocking stuffers! Many items are on sale! Stop by now and see our great
selection! Many new items are on your Basil girl's wish list! We have flannel bottoms, sweatpants, hoodies, long sleeve tees, SBA blankets, SBA pennants and new running shorts. We still have ΒΌ zip grey sweatshirts for $35 and Saddle Shoe ornaments are $15
. Our stocking stuffers include crew socks, headbands, lanyards, scarves, key rings and more!
You can also contact Mrs. Patti Grabowski by email
pgrabowski@stbasilacademy.org or phone 215-885-3771 X128.
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WINTER SPORTS
PIAA Physicals are Now Due
SBA winter sports begin on November 18th. PIAA physicals are required for all student athletes participating in winter sports, who did not participate in fall sports. Please submit your forms to Mr. McGovern by November 18th. The full winter sports schedule is listed below.
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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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