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SBA WEEKLY UPDATES:
November 20, 2017
Food Drive:
SBA is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Holy Redeemer Food Pantry.  The drive will run from November 20 to December 5.  Students are asked to bring canned goods and boxed items, such as cereal and pasta, to their religion classes.

Counseling & College Services

College Visits:
Juniors and Seniors:  The following colleges and universities will be visiting Saint Basil Academy during the week of November 20.  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 20, 2017
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising at 2:30 pm

Seniors:
If the schools you have applied to request first quarter grades to be sent, please stop in to the Counseling Office and sign up. Do not request first quarter grades on Naviance.

Seniors:
As you receive your college acceptances, please bring in your letters of acceptance and any merit/scholarship awards to the Counseling office.  As a reminder, each Senior is allotted 8 transcripts. There is a $5.00 fee for each additional transcript.  

Transportation for Wednesday, 11/22  
There is an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 22 at 12:00pm.  The following buses will come for early dismissal:
Abington, Centennial, Cheltenham, Hatboro-Horsham, Lower Moreland, Neshaminy, Springfield, Upper Dublin, Upper Moreland, Wissahickon.
If your daughter's bus is not on the list, please make other arrangements for her transportation home.  
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.

There will be an information meeting regarding Hairspray on Tuesday, November 21 at the beginning at lunch for all who are interested in being a member of the cast or crew.

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! 
* Please remember to download the waiver forms and send them back to school.
 You will not be able to ride the bus without those waiver forms.

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 20th:
  • 11/20 Monday       7:30 am-3 pm
  • 11/21 Tuesday       Closed
  • 11/22 Wednesday 7:30 am- 11:30 am
  • 11/23 Thursday     Closed
  • 11/24 Friday          Closed    
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.