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SBA WEEKLY UPDATES:
November 6, 2017
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Final Student Quarter Grades
Final 1st quarter report cards will be posted online on Friday, November 10. There will be no report cards mailed home.
If you need to meet with a teacher, parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, November 16 from 3-7:00 pm.
Information on how to sign up for a conference will be available in the next weekly update.
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MyConnect Account
"MyConnect" is the emergency contact system for SBA families. The system is used in the event of a closing for snow, or important information that must be sent to families quickly. If you have not set up an account, please do so. The link below gives instructions to set up your
"MyConnect" account.
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Drama Club
Rehearsals this week
Tuesday, 11/7- All until 6:15 pm (including Stage Crew)
Wednesday, 11/8 - All until 6:15 pm(including Stage Crew)
Thursday, 11/9 - All until 6:30 pm (including Stage Crew)
Fall Drama
Saint Basil Academy Drama Club will be presenting "
The Drama of Drama"
, a collection of 3 plays which concentrate on the Drama that ensues in the high school theatrical world.
Performances will be held Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10/adults, $7/Seniors & Students and are available at the door.
Please come out and enjoy a full night of theater!
Bring a canned good to donate and receive $1.00 off the ticket price!
Musical News
The Broadway Musical Hairspray
Auditions are open to ALL Students.
We need you to make this happen!
Cast and Crew will receive .25 Arts Credit.
Audition Dates: Tuesday, December 12 and Thursday, December 14 @ 3:15 pm.
See
Ms. Violi or Mrs. Dillinger for more information. Sign-up sheets are on the Drama Board. We are l
ooking for a few good men to play various roles.
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Counseling & College Services
College Visits:
The following colleges and universities will be visiting Saint Basil Academy during the week of November 6. If you would like to meet with a college representative, please sign up on Naviance. Also please get permission from your teacher if your visit is during class time.
Monday, November 6, 2017
University of Delaware at 2:30 pm
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Emmanuel College at 9:30 am
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Westminster College at 10:45 am
Monday, November 13, 2017
Saint Anselm College at 12:00 pm
Trinity College Dublin at 2:30 pm
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Financial Aid Presentation:
It's never too early to start planning for a college education for our children.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 15th at 7 pm in our Auditorium at Saint Basil Academy for the following presentation:
Using the 529 Plans to Save for College - Kelly Davis, Program Representative, Bureau of Savings Programs, Pennsylvania Treasury Department.
Understanding College Financial Aid - Fran McKeown, Higher Education Access Partner, PHEAA-Pennsylvania School Services.
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Cap & Gown Measurements
Attention Seniors:
On Friday, November 10th, you will be measured for your cap and gown during lunch. Please see the representative from Herff Jones in the cafeteria.
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Mini-THON Fundraising
Calling all students, teachers and alumnae! The best time of the year has finally come; it is time to start raising money for our 4th annual Saint Basil Academy Mini THON. The leaders this year are very excited to start raising money to fight childhood cancer. This year we have decided to create a crewneck that will be sold at the school store and all of the proceeds will go towards Mini THON. The crewnecks will be sold for $30 throughout the weeks of November 6th until November 19th. Order online in the link below.
Remember that it is For the Kids! Thank you for your support!
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Parents' Club
10 Week Club
It is not too late to return your 10 week club tickets. Your tickets are good for all ten weeks of the drawing. View the list of winners
here.
Volunteering
Please return the yellow volunteer forms that were handed out at Back to School night.
The volunteer form is also available on the SBA website. We are asking that each family volunteer for at least 2 events this year. A list of activities is on our webpage. There are student related events, Parents' Club events and Development events. We have amazing people in place in Admissions, Development and Leadership. Let's give them all the help we can.
Night at the Races
We are having a planning meeting this Wednesday, November 8th at 7pm in AP room.
Please consider attending.
We need your help!
New York City Bus Trip, Friday, December 8th
Thank you to all those who purchased show tickets. Show tickets are now sold out!
We still have some seats on our second Luxury coach for $35.
Sit back, relax and let someone else do the driving!
8:00 am: Departure from SBA / 8:30 pm: Return to SBA.
Cost: $35 per person (bus only). Show Tickets: $60 per person.
Victorian Tea for Seniors
Attention Senior Parents: The Victorian Tea for Seniors is Friday, December 15th.
This event will be run by Senior Parents. Your class reps will be in touch.
Father /Daughter Phillies Game
Mark you Calendars!
Friday, May 11th 2018
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Pawprints School Store
Senior Sweatshirts
It's that time of year! We are taking orders for Senior ΒΌ zip navy sweatshirts. Order deadline has been extended to November 12th. The cost is
$40 (size S through XL, or $42 for size 2XL) and includes one name (first or last) embroidered on the back collar. If you do not want a name on your shirt, your cost is $35. This item can be ordered by Seniors, Faculty and Staff only. Thank you.
Class of 2021 Freshman Hoodie
(size 2X is $42). If you are paying with cash, the deadline is Friday, November 17th. Orders will be taken on our online store until November 19th. We expect these to arrive in time for Christmas.
Store hours week of November 6th:
- 11/6 Monday 8 am-3 pm
- 11/7 Tuesday Closed
- 11/8 Wednesday 8 am-3 pm
- 11/9 Thursday 8 am-3 pm
- 11/10 Friday Closed
Stop by the school store soon so you can pick up your Christmas Gifts.
Many of our items can be viewed and ordered online.
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Kevins Koats
Share the Warmth! Since 2011, the Kevin from Heaven Foundation has partnered with the Krausey's Koat Drive as part of their mission to help others in need. After the first year the Kevin from Heaven Foundation decided they would continue the program every year since it was so successful. Donations will be distributed to those less fortunate in the tri-state area. Donation boxes have been set up at SBA.
Please donate gently worn coats, scarves, hats, gloves and mittens for men, women and children through November 11th.
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