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SBA WEEKLY UPDATES:
November 13, 2017
Parent/Teacher Conferences
A letter was sent via email to all families on Friday regarding Parent/Teacher Conference sign-ups.  Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 16. If you need to schedule an appointment with a teacher, please do so using the link below. 
Register by Wednesday, November 15 at 10 PM for your appointment.

Register Online
Senior Graduation Proofs
Any Seniors who have not returned their graduation proofs with Yearbook photo choice, please hand them in by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to Mrs. Penkalskyj. Remember to mark your Yearbook photo choice.  If you are not ready to place your order, you may do that part at a later time.  Seniors who do not return their proofs by Tuesday morning, November 14, will need to return them to Gurcsik Studios on their own.
Counseling & College Services

College Visits:
Juniors and Seniors:
The following colleges and universities will be visiting Saint Basil Academy during the week of November 13.  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 13, 2017
Saint Anselm College at 12:00 pm
Trinity College Dublin at 2:30 pm
 
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Colby-Sawyer College at 9:30 am
The New School at 2:30 pm
 
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Seton Hall University at 10:45 am
 
Friday, November 17, 2017
Gannon University at 9:30 am
 
Monday, November 20, 2017
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising at 2:30 pm

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.
Athletics
Soccer State Playoffs
SBA Soccer will play the State playoff semi-final Tuesday, November 14 at 5 pm versus NW Lehigh High School.  The game site is Upper Perkiomen High School.  

Winter Sports
Basketball and Indoor Track begin on November 17th.  Please bring your  PIAA physical signed by a doctor and your $150 sports fee to the first practice or  pay online You can not attend tryouts without these items.  Athletes who played a fall sport will have their physical on file.

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 crewneck will be sold until November 19th. Order online in the link below.  Remember that it is For the Kids! Thank you for your support!



Drama Club
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.  
Dance audition practice scheduled for Tuesday 12/14 3-4:30.  These are not mandatory.   See song rehearsal sheet on Drama Board for vocal practices.

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.

New York City Bus Trip, Friday, December 8th
We have only 10 seats left on our 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

Pawprints School Store
Store hours week of November 13th:
  • 11/13 Monday 8 am - 3 pm
  • 11/14 Tuesday- Closed
  • 11/15 Wednesday 8 am - 3 pm
  • 11/16 Thursday- Closed
  • 11/17 Friday 8 am - 3 pm
It's the holiday season and time to start your shopping! We have a wonderful selection in our store for everyone on your list! Stop by and see our new items!
  • Embroidered SBA Tote Bags $25
  • Ceramic Saddle Shoe Ornaments $15
  • Navy Anorak Windbreakers $40
  • SBA Hoodie $40
  • Most T-shirts $10-$12
  • Travel Mug $10
  • SBA Pub Glass $8
  • Keyrings $5-$6
  • SBA Felt Pennants $5
  • SBA Crew Socks $7
Many of our items can be viewed and ordered online  
For more information  [email protected].
Athletic Schedules
View the  full schedule of sports at SBA!   Team schedules also appear on the individual team pages of the SBA website.
November Highlights
Stay up to date with
2017-2018 Calendar
View the complete  school calendar  on our website under Quick Links.