5.26.2017
ARCHDIOCESAN HONORS
Congratulations!

Congratulations to Natalie Kucowski, Maddie Riehman and Claire Cassidy who were honored at the annual Archdiocesan Academic Honors Convocation!


STUDENT COUNCIL
Congratulations!

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the Student Council for the 2017-2018 school year.  Thank you to all of the students who ran for Student Council.  There were many good candidates!

TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Track & Field Team on their District 1 Championship.  The team members are: Kambi Walker, Ciani Kensey, Marissa Ryan, Erin Gilsenan, Sophia Mahoney, Cianni Harris, Taylor Thomas, Sophia Barnett and  Cara Hughes.
The girls had an outstanding day that started with Sophia Barnett winning long jump and Sophia Mahoney taking the gold in triple jump. Sophia Barnett also came home with gold in the 100 meter hurdles. 
All 3 of the teams relays gave it their all.  The 4x800 relay team consisting of Taylor Thomas, Cara Hughes, Sophia Mahoney, and Ciani Kensey took the gold, as well as the 4x100 with Kambi Walker, Sophia Mahoney, Erin Gilsenan and Sophia Barnett. The 4x400 relay also came in first  with Ciani Kensi, Ciani Harris, Sophia Mahoney, and Taylor Thomas. Each of these girls and relays have qualified for the State Championship this weekend at Shippensburg University. 

CRADLE OF HOPE
20th Anniversary Celebration

Five SBA students volunteered time, energy and enthusiasm to make this organization's event a success by entertaining the children with games and crafts. Cradle of Hope is a local outreach which assists mothers and children with housing and support services.
Pictured are Madelyn Yevoli, Anya Bohatiuk, Macy Jenkins and Mikhala Frankunas. Michelle Hostetler also helped at the event but was not present for the picture.
PHYSICS CARNIVAL
Students connect Science with fun!

SBA Physics classes hosted a Physics carnival on Wednesday. There were games of chance for all to play based on a Physics concept.  Students explained how their game connects to Physics.  

 


BASKETBALL
Congratulations!

Congratulations go out to Natalie Kucowski, who was named as an Esmark High School All-American.  This is a National Honor and the culmination of what was a great and special year for Natalie.  We are proud of you and wish you the best at Lafayette!  
SENIOR FAREWELL
Awards & Breakfast 

Seniors received academic, extra- curricular, arts & athletic awards this morning at the Senior Recognition ceremony.  Following the distribution of awards, all seniors were then inducted into the SBA Alumnae Association.  Below are pictures of the girls as they enjoyed their senior breakfast.    

  


    


SBA CARES
Ronald McDonald House

SBA Cares once again prepared and served families at the Ronald Mc Donald House. Thanks for all you do!
   
SBA MEADOW
Picnic table added

A picnic table was added to the SBA Meadow this week. 
The students are pictured signing their names to the table.
  
SENIOR EXAMS
Begin Tuesday, May 30th

Seniors exams take place next week.  See the full schedule below.

DRAMA
Updates

The Drama Club will travel to NYC next year to see Dear Evan Hansen.  There are a limited number of tickets available for Drama club members.  A $70.00 deposit is needed by the end of May to secure your spot for next year.  Please see forms on the Drama Club board or email Mrs. Dillinger for further information
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Colleges offer summer activites

Looking for a challenge or a new summer adventure.  Check out the attached list of summer programs which includes enrichment activities, college credit programs and career-oriented experiences.

PAWPRINTS
Personalized Blankets

The school store is taking orders for SBA personalized embroidered blankets. One corner of the blanket will have our School Shield. Another corner will have your daughter's first and last name, and "Class of 2017." The price is $35.00  
Orders will be taken over the next few weeks and you will be notified when your order has arrived.  
This is a wonderful gift! We are opening this up to the whole school. See the online store for color options and item details.







Stop by the school store for T-shirts, shorts and SBA gear for the summer! Need ideas for Father's Day or Graduation? Look around; there's plenty to see! SBA picture frames are great for your graduation picture, Prom picture, Mother/Daughter picture and more! Don't forget an SBA hat and tote bag for the beach. We still have Saddle Shoe ornaments if you did not get one yet. If you have any questions, please contact

PAWPRINTS
Store hours 




PARENTS' CLUB
Survey

The Parents' Club would like your input regarding next  year's Father-Daughter event. Please click the link below and submit your response to the Father-Daughter Event Survey by Monday, May 29th.  The survey is located immediately beneath the listing of Parents' Club Board Members.

MANOR COLLEGE INTERNSHIP
Summer Intern open to Juniors & Seniors

The Manor College  Office of 
Marketing/Communications 
is currently looking for an intern to join our team for the Summer. This is an unpaid position, however, one could receive college credits.  This is a GREAT opportunity to work in a full-serve Marketing department and to experience how advertising, marketing, communications, digital marketing, social media, design, PR, web and all the other aspects of the world of marketing communications works! Click the link below to learn more.  If interested contact Kelly Peiffer, Director of Marketing/Communications at Manor College.
 


MAY HIGHLIGHTS
At a glance....

Stay up to date with   May Monthly Highlights
SPORTS
Season schedules

Click the link below to see the full schedule of sports at SBA!

 
ATHLETICS
Head Field Hockey Coach needed

Saint Basil Academy is looking for a Head Field Hockey Coach for Fall, 2017.  Please contact: Hugh McGovern, Athletic Director at  [email protected] or call 215-885-6954.
 
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Camps begin in June 

Summer Camps for grade school students through 9th grade, begin June 26th.  SBA will host Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball camps. Online registration ends June 15th.  After June 15th, please mail in the registration form. Visit Summer Sports Camp for more information.


SBA SUMMER CARNIVAL
June 21 - 24

Please join us for our 2nd annual Carnival  June 21-24, 2017.
Enjoy live entertainment, food, fun, rides and games.
Family Wristband days are Wednesday, June 21st and Thursday, June 22nd.
Wristbands will go on sale June 1, 2017. 
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact:
Samantha Angelone, Director of Special Events by phone (215) 885-3771 or email

2017-2018 CALENDAR
Calendar is available online.

The SBA 2017-2018 School Calendar is available on our website under Quick Links.  Use the navigation in the upper left corner of the calendar to select month and year to be viewed.   The calendar can also be viewed in the link below.
SBA Calendar for 2017-2018

To view Calendar Highlights which includes a schedule of half-days, days off and vacations, please click the link below.



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