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Family Focus 10/20/23

10/25/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2023-24, October 2023

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Dear BA Families:
BA's Leadership Team hopes you are enjoying this MEA Break! Thank you for joining faculty at Parent/Teacher conferences Tuesday to partner in your student's education.

This team, together with our faculty, is dedicated to and focused on continuing to provide an outstanding education for your students, committed as they always are on our foundational Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service. Please reach out to the following team members as needed:

John Wollersheim: Acting Principal; on campus Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; taking the lead on curriculum, scheduling, and policy.
Ed Friesen: High School Dean/Athletics Director/Technology Director and will continue teaching his current math classes
Brent Zabel: Middle School Dean/HS Science Teacher
Kris Sauer: Enrollment, Advancement, Communications, Marketing, Events, Tuition Assistance
Stephen Uphus: High School Counseling, Assessment, Scheduling
Katie Smith: Middle School Counseling (Monday, Thursday)

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Oct. 24: Josten's rep here (10th grade: class rings, 12th grade: graduation)
Oct. 26: PSAT Exam (11th graders who registered)
Oct. 27: NHS Induction @ 10:30 am Mass/ MASS DRESS CODE
Oct. 29: MS Dance, 7-9pm; Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23.
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat dress down - bring a $ or bag of candy for this community event! Trunks needed for the BA/DMCS Trunk or Treat from 4-6pm in the BA parking lot - sign up HERE.
Nov. 1: Special WEDNESDAY 10:30am Mass (All Saints Day)
Nov. 3, 1pm: Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Special guests include: Archbishop Hebda and former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.
Nov. 9: Student of the Month, 7:30am; BA Fall Open House for prospective students, 5-7 pm
Nov. 10: Mass Day, Veteran's Day ceremony

BA JOB OPENINGS: Have a flexible schedule? Consider driving our student van in the morning (6:50-7:50) and/or in the afternoons after fall sports finish. We are also in need of a part-time kitchen assistant. Email ksauer@bacards.org if interested.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team

ALL BA UPDATE

Trunk or Treat Dress Down Day Oct. 31: Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween Dress Down Day Tuesday, Oct. 31! Come in costume or dress down for a dollar or a bag of candy. No scary masks or plastic weapons, please. Costumes should be neat, clean, and modest. Hats, leggings, sweats or athletic pants are allowed.

Trunk or Treat Event Oct 31, 4-6 pm:Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE.

Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from Click HERE for the order form.

BABS PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers needed for the BABS 2024 planning committee. BABS is BA's biggest fundraising event of the year and a main source of funding for general and special project needs of the school. This is a parent service hour event - please consider lending your time and talent. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Christmas Scrip on Sale Oct 23: Get your Christmas gift card order in early! Contact aluckow@dmcs.cc with questions. Click HERE for info on the RaiseRight gift card tuition incentive program.

Tastefully Simple Wolf Ridge 8th Grade Fundraiser: From Oct. 9-Nov. 6, 8th graders are hosting a Tastefully Simple fundraiser to raise money for their February Wolf Ridge trip. Place an order with one of our 8th graders or order online directly at this link and 100% of all profits go to this trip! Contact Kris Shuda for questions about the fundraiser; Julie Smisek for Qs about the trip.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Football and Volleyball Playoffs

Tuesday, October 24 - 7pm - Varsity Football vs. Wabasha-Kellogg. The game will be played in Kasson. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $5.
Thursday, October 26 - 7pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Lanesboro at BA. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $5
Saturday, October 28 - 2pm - Varsity Football Playoffs continue. (BA will host on Saturday with a victory Tuesday night.)
Tuesday, October 31 - approx. 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball Playoffs continue at Rochester Mayo Civic Center
Thursday, November 2 - 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball Playoffs continue at Rochester Mayo Civic Center
Friday, November 3 - Section Football Championship To Be Announced
Saturday, November 4 - 10am - Section Volleyball Championship at Rochester Mayo Civic Center

Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports* through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. Register through Faribault's Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for an InfiniteCampus portal account application form. Or, contact portalhelp@faribault.k12.mn.us for assistance in setting up an account.

Faribault Archers Oct. 29 Registration: Faribault Falcons Archers are hosting an information and registration session at the Rice County Fairgrounds Faribault Archery Club 3-5pm on Oct. 29. Open to all grade 6-12 students, click HERE for the flyer with more information, click HERE to register online (click on Register in the upper right corner.)

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Opening: Bethlehem Academy has an opening for an assistant boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 x205) for more information and to apply.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Seniors: College Scholarship Info: Go to our scholarship page HERE for updated local and national college scholarship offerings.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
MS Halloween Dance Oct 27, 7-9pm: The Junior Class Prom Committee is hosting a Halloween dance for MS students. Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23. Parent chaperones needed! Sign up HERE.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
Order your Christmas decor online at www.divinemercy.cc/yout h by October 25.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
15th Annual IRIS Turkey Trot Nov. 23: Volunteers needed. Click HERE to sign up and help (student volunteer hours earned). Want to run/walk? Sign up for the race HERE.

Faribault Soccer Registration Opens Nov. 1: Faribault Soccer runs off-season programs for ages 3-18. Program registration opens November 1. Click HERE for the flyer; click HERE to register.

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus 10/13/23

10/20/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

October 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:
Thank you! I have been blessed to serve as the President/Principal at BA for these past three plus years. Thank you for this opportunity. I will continue to pray for BA's faculty, staff and scholars during this transitional period and especially for the next leader to come to BA. I hope to see you at future events!

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Oct. 14: Spooktacular! Register HERE. Parent volunteer hours given for all registered for either the in person or virtual races!
Oct 16, 1pm: Parent/teacher conference registration closes. Sign up here to meet with your scholar's teachers
Oct. 17: 1pm dismissal (regular Faribault 3pm bus schedule)
- SADD Socktober Dress Down Day: pair of socks or $1 for sweats, $2 for hats, leggings. Student service hours earned for packs of socks. All proceeds/socks to St. Vincent de Paul.
- 2:00-6:30 pm: Parent/teacher conferences - bring candy donations for Trunk or Treat (see below)!
Oct. 18-20: NO SCHOOL, MEA Break
Oct. 26: PSAT Exam (11th graders who registered)
Oct. 27: NHS Induction @ 10:30 am Mass
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat dress down - bring a $ or bag of candy for this community event! Trunks needed for the BA/DMCS Trunk or Treat from 4-6pm in the BA parking lot - sign up HERE.
Nov. 3, 1pm: Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Guest speaker: former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have received $70,989 - THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from Click HERE for the order form.

May God Creator Bless you; May God Redeemer Heal You, May God the Holy Spirit fill you with Light!

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Oct. 14 Spooktacular & Shoe Drive: Join the fun! Register for the Spooktacular Race for Catholic education HERE. Raise $125/family and get in on the Squishmallow and BA sweatshirt drawings. Top fundraising family wins a Halloween yard inflatable! All proceeds benefit BA & help us keep costs down. Click HERE for the pledge sheet with more information. New this year - old tennis shoe drive for St. Vincent de Paul (+ coupon)-turn in your gently used shoes in the BA office. Click HERE for more info.

Trunk or Treat Oct 31: Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6pm in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE. Lots of candy needed for the 1000 trick-or-treaters who join us for this event! Candy donations gladly accepted. Bring to P/T conferences next Tuesday afternoon; heads up that there will be a $/bag of candy costume dress down on Oct 31 for this event.

BABS PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers needed for the BABS 2024 planning committee. BABS is BA's biggest fundraising event of the year and a main source of funding for general and special project needs of the school. This is a parent service hour event - please consider lending your time and talent. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Christmas Scrip on Sale Oct 23: Get your Christmas gift card order in early! Contact aluckow@dmcs.cc with questions. Click HERE for info on the RaiseRight gift card tuition incentive program.

Tastefully Simple Wolf Ridge 8th Grade Fundraiser: From Oct. 9-Nov. 6, 8th graders are hosting a Tastefully Simple fundraiser to raise money for their February Wolf Ridge trip. Place an order with one of our 8th graders or order online directly at this link and 100% of all profits go to this trip! Contact Kris Shuda for questions about the fundraiser; Julie Smisek for Qs about the trip.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports* through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. Register through Faribault's Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for an InfiniteCampus portal account application form. Or, contact portalhelp@faribault.k12.mn.us for assistance in setting up an account. *Dance season begins October 23. Students participating in dance must be registered by October 20.

Faribault Archers Oct. 29 Registration: Faribault Falcons Archers are hosting an information and registration session at the Rice County Fairgrounds Faribault Archery Club 3-5pm on Oct. 29. Open to all grade 6-12 students, click HERE for the flyer with more information, click HERE to register online (click on Register in the upper right corner.)

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Opening: Bethlehem Academy has an opening for an assistant boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 x205) for more information and to apply.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Juniors! MN House Page Program: applications due Nov 23. Go to our scholarship page HERE for more information.

Order your Christmas decor online at www.divinemercy.cc/yout h by October 25.

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus 10/6/23

10/10/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

October 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:
Happy Homecoming! BA scholars have celebrated in style this week with Buddy Day, a joint Mass, themed dress up days, and today's prayer service and pep fest. Please join us tonight at the football game and afterward, all parents, alumni and BA supporters are invited to the gathering at Corks & Pints (next to 10,000 Drops) for fun and fellowship. The first 100 will receive a $1 discount ticket toward the beverage of their choice.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

REMINDERS: BA scholars should not be arriving before 7:30 a.m. unless they have a meeting. If you do need to drop off your scholar earlier, please let the office know and tell your child that they should report to the cafeteria prior to 7:30 a.m. Email: attendance@bacards.org

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Oct. 6: Homecoming!
- 7:00 pm Football game vs Kenyon-Wanamingo, Cardinal Family Youth Night
- Post-Game-HS Students: High School Student Homecoming Dance (see info in HS section below)
- Post-Game: Parent/Alumni Social @ Corks & Pints/10,000 Drops. First 100 adults get at $1 off their beverage of choice. Join us!
Oct. 11: Student of the Month celebrated in the gym @ 7:30 am
Oct. 14: Spooktacular! Register HERE; Pledge form, prize & shoe drive information HERE.
Oct. 17: 1pm dismissal (regular Faribault 3pm bus schedule) parent/teacher conferences from 2-6:30pm, sign up here to meet with your scholar's teachers
Oct. 18-20: NO SCHOOL, MEA Break

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have already received $56,269-THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
SAVE THE DATE! On November 3rd at 1 p.m. we will host the Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Guest speaker: former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Rome Pilgrimage June 2024: It's not too late to sign up for the 2024 Pilgrimage to Rome! Highlights of the trip will include St. Peter’s Basilica Mass and tour, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, San Francesco - Church of St. Francis, and Michelangelo’s David. Cost for trip is $3,995 which includes airfare, accommodations, transportation in Rome and to Assisi and Florence, as well as most meals. Trip is open to current high school students and adults. Please contact Ms. Caryn Coller for more details or student permission slip. Click HERE for our travel company information.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Homecoming Dance, Oct. 6: The Homecoming Dance follows the football game at BA. Approximate start time is 9:30pm and will end at midnight. Students in grades 9-12 may attend the dance. Cost of the dance is $5 or a package of socks. BA students may bring 1 guest who does not attend BA. That guest needs to be 9^th grade or older. This form must be completed for any guest attending the dance. The form is also available in the office and must be turned in by Thursday, October 5. Guest must arrive with the BA student who signed them up for the dance. Note: If students ask to leave the dance early, we will ask to talk to a parent to let them know your student is leaving the dance.

Juniors! PSAT Exam: A reminder that 11th graders need to let Mr. Uphus know by Monday, Oct. 9 if they will take the free PSAT exam on Oct. 26. Click HERE for more information on the exam and the related National Merit Scholarship Program.

Juniors! MN House Page Program: applications due Nov 23. Go to our scholarship page HERE for more information.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
MS Halloween Dance Oct 27, 7-9pm: The Junior Class Prom Committee is hosting a Halloween dance for MS students. Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23. Parent chaperones needed! Sign up HERE.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Registration for Winter Cooperative Sports through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. Registration is to be done through Faribault's Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for an InfiniteCampus portal account application form. Or, contact portalhelp@faribault.k12.mn.us for assistance in setting up an account.
*Dance season begins October 23. Students participating in dance must be registered by October 20. Those dance participants that are in the choreography group need be registered by Monday, October 9.

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Opening: Bethlehem Academy has an opening for an assistant boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 x205) for more information and to apply.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Click HERE for LifeLine Registration.

Order your Christmas decor online at www.divinemercy.cc/yout h by October 25.

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus 9/29/23

10/04/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

September 2023, 2023-24

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

September 29, 2023
An update from the BA Board:
The BA Board has met several times this week to discuss the leadership transition at Bethlehem Academy.

At this time, the Board’s immediate priority is to recruit and hire an interim leader as soon as possible to lead us through this school year. Concurrently, we are also evaluating BA’s leadership needs to determine the best leadership structure for the 2024-2025 school year, with the goal of having this in place for recruitment of that position in early 2024.

We will continue to provide updates on this process. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated not only through this transition but daily for the students as they become our next generation of Christian leaders. Veritas!
Sincerely,
Cory Caron, Board of Directors Chairperson, cory.caron@yahoo.com

From Mrs. Reeder:
Dear BA Families:
Happy Homecoming Week! Homecoming BA Traditions unite scholars, staff and families as we celebrate our rich history as a Dominican school. Kicking off this Homecoming tonight is our first Student Art Show of the year at the Paradise Center for the Arts. Join us tonight for the opening reception from 5-7 p.m. and celebrate our 9 featured high school artists. Additionally, I hope you can join us for some of the homecoming festivities next week, see the schedule below. All parents, alumni and BA supporters are invited to the gathering after the game at Corks & Pints (next to 10,000 Drops) for fun and fellowship. The first 100 will receive a $1 discount ticket toward the beverage of their choice.

HOMECOMING REMINDERS: Homecoming week is full of traditions and events. Administration has reminded scholars that for all events, we are to be safe and appropriate, following CARDS. Please encourage this at home as well for any unsanctioned events. We want this to be fun week for all. Please Note: We discourage middle school students from doing any out-of-school activities. They are invited to dress up and join us for all of the events at school this week as well as the game on Friday. See below for more details on the week.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

Sept. 29: Paradise Center for the Arts Student Exhibit Reception, 5-7pm: Opening reception for BA student artwork featured in the PCA's Corey Lyn Creger Art Gallery.
Oct. 2-6: HOMECOMING WEEK! See below for themed dress down days & more information
Oct. 5: Knowledge Bowl meeting, 7:45am, open to all Gr 7-12 students, email Dave Wollin with questions.
Oct. 6: **No Parking in the BA Main Lot**2pm early dismissal** Parents are welcome to join us for the following Homecoming events:
- 12:00 pm Pep Fest: Welcome, Skits, Coaches speak, Co-op Team Recognition
- 1:00 pm Homecoming King Coronation
- 1:30 pm Parade
- 7:00 pm Football game vs Kenyon-Wanamingo, Cardinal Family Youth Night
- Post-Game-HS Students: High School Student Homecoming Dance (see info in HS section below)
- Post-Game: Parent/Alumni Social @ Corks & Pints/10,000 Drops. First 100 adults get at $1 off their beverage of choice. Join us!
Oct. 11: Student of the Month celebrated in the gym
Oct. 14: Spooktacular! Register HERE; Pledge form, prize & shoe drive information HERE.
Oct. 17: 1pm dismissal, parent/teacher conferences from 2-6:30pm, watch for a sign up coming soon
Oct. 18-20: NO SCHOOL, MEA Break

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have already received $56,269-THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
SAVE THE DATE! On November 3rd at 1 p.m. we will host the Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Guest speaker: former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Homecoming 2023 Themed Dress Down Days

Mon., Oct 2: Color Day 6^th grade: red; 7^th grade: black; 8^th grade: white; 9^th grade: green; 10^th grade: blue; 11^th grade: purple; 12^th grade: pink
Tues., Oct 3: Gray Out + Anything But a Backpack
Wed., Oct 4: Mass Attire; 8:30 Mass w/DMCS
Thurs., Oct 5: Teacher/Student Role Reversal Day
Fri., Oct 6: Cardinal Spirit Wear

Homecoming Parade, Friday, October 6, 1:30pm: join us for the homecoming parade! Click HERE for the parade route.

Parent Volunteers Needed! There are many parent service hour opportunities in the month of October. Click here for all the options. Thank you for sharing your time and talent in support of BA!

Welcome New Staff!
Nurse Michele Germscheid: My husband Steve and I live in New Prague. We have 4 children: Zach, Claire, Simon, and Michael, and 1 grandbaby, Leah, who is almost 8 months old. I grew up in New Prague and attended St.Wenceslaus Catholic School through 8th grade. I am excited to meet everybody, and hope for a school year somewhere between happy and healthy!

Spring Play Director, William McIntyre: Will is a 2019 BA alum who is thrilled to be back at BA to direct the spring play! Will graduated from St. Olaf May 2023 with a degree in Theater, Sociology, and Anthropology. He participated in many productions at St. Olaf, on top of participating in multiple choirs, including the St. Olaf Choir. Stay tuned to hear what the spring show will be!

Oct. 14 Spooktacular & Shoe Drive: Join the fun! Register for the Spooktacular Fun Run for Catholic education HERE. Raise $125/family and get in on the Squishmallow and BA sweatshirt drawings. Top fundraising family wins a Halloween yard inflatable! Click HERE for the pledge sheet with more information. New this year - old tennis shoe drive for St. Vincent de Paul (+ coupon)-turn in your gently used shoes in the BA office. Click HERE for more info.

Trunk or Treat Oct 31: Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6pm in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE.

Home and School: Reminder to please pay your $30 Home and School dues! Scan the QR code at left to pay via Venmo or send a check in to the BA front office. Thank you!

Rome Pilgrimage June 2024: It's not too late to sign up for the 2024 Pilgrimage to Rome! Highlights of the trip will include St. Peter’s Basilica Mass and tour, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, San Francesco - Church of St. Francis, and Michelangelo’s David. Cost for trip is $3,995 which includes airfare, accommodations, transportation in Rome and to Assisi and Florence, as well as most meals. Trip is open to current high school students and adults. Please contact Ms. Caryn Coller for more details or student permission slip. Click HERE for our travel company information.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
National Honor Society Applications Due Oct. 2: Forms available in the BA front office. All eligible juniors and seniors who are not already NHS members were sent an email inviting them to apply.

Homecoming Dance, Oct. 6: The Homecoming Dance follows the football game at BA. Approximate start time is 9:30pm and will end at midnight. Students in grades 9-12 may attend the dance. Cost of the dance is $5 or a package of socks. BA students may bring 1 guest who does not attend BA. That guest needs to be 9^th grade or older. This form must be completed for any guest attending the dance. The form is also available in the office and must be turned in by Thursday, October 5. Guest must arrive with the BA student who signed them up for the dance. Note: If students ask to leave the dance early, we will ask to talk to a parent to let them know your student is leaving the dance.

Juniors! PSAT Exam: A reminder that 11th graders need to let Mr. Uphus know by Monday, Oct. 9 if they will take the free PSAT exam on Oct. 26. Click HERE for more information on the exam and the related National Merit Scholarship Program.

Juniors! MN House Page Program: applications due Nov 23. Go to our scholarship page HERE for more information.

LifeLine Registration at www.divinemercy.cc/youth.

Order your Christmas decor online at www.divinemercy.cc/youth

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus 9/22/23

09/26/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

September 2023, 2023-24

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A Message from the BA Board Chair:
Dear Bethlehem Academy Community,

Thank you for your continued support of our great Catholic school!

I want to provide a quick update on transition planning following Mindy’s announcement that her last day will be October 13. The board and faculty/staff met and have started the foundational open discussions for an interim coverage plan, as well as what is required for future leadership structure for long term success. The board will be meeting again next week and will continue to provide updates through this process. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated not only through this transition but daily for the students as they become our next generation of Christian leaders. Veritas!

Sincerely,
Cory Caron, Board of Directors Chairperson, cory.caron@yahoo.com

President/Principal Message:
Dear BA Families:
Completion of our first month of school! This is a great opportunity to check in with your scholar on their progress in each class as we are midway through this first quarter.

Please welcome Gina Yetzer to our school family. Gina is our new Office Administrative Assistant - stop in and introduce yourself!
He

llo, I’m Gina Yeltzer and am very happy to be at BA and back working in a Christian environment! My husband, Joe, is Chief Deputy for the county and we have three children: Gabrielle (20, studying at Eckard College), Isaac (17, senior at FHS) and Eddie (15, sophomore at FHS). We are an active family who loves to be outdoors on the beach or skiing in the mountains. I appreciate your patience as I learn all my new duties and look forward to the year ahead.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Sept. 25: National Food Service Day - Thank our lunch team!
Sept 25-28: Middle School MAP testing-be sure students have fully charged laptops every day this week!
Sept. 26: Rome Trip Dress Down $$1 sweats; $2 leggings
- Homecoming t-shirt orders due by 1pm.
Sept. 27: Guatemala Trip Bake Sale before and after school; items range from $1-4.
Sept. 28: School picture day! Photo order forms sent home today (9/22), extra copies available in the front office.
Sept. 29: 7th Grade field trip to River Bend Nature Center
- No PM Faribault busing; Faribault public schools will dismiss and buses will run at 1pm due to the Faribault homecoming parade. BA will be in session regular hours that day; the BA van will run at our normal dismissal time.
- Paradise Center for the Arts Student Exhibit Reception, 5-7pm: Opening reception for BA student artwork featured in the PCA's Corey Lyn Creger Art Gallery.
Oct. 2-6: HOMECOMING WEEK! See below for themed dress down days & more information
Oct 6: Parent/Alumni Social @ Corks & Pints following the football game. First 100 adults get at $1 off their beverage of choice. Join us!

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have already received $49,212-THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
SAVE THE DATE! On November 3rd at 1 p.m. we will host the Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Guest speaker: former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.
Nov. 5: New - Founder's Day 50 Fundraiser! Details to come!

Please pray for our Board as we plan for an interim principal position.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Homecoming 2023 Themed Dress Down Days

Mon., Oct 2: Color Day 6^th grade: red; 7^th grade: black; 8^th grade: white; 9^th grade: green; 10^th grade: blue; 11^th grade: purple; 12^th grade: pink
Tues., Oct 3: Gray Out + Anything but a Backpack
Wed., Oct 4: Mass Attire
Thurs., Oct 5: Teacher/Student Role Reversal Day
Fri., Oct 6: Cardinal Spirit Wear

Homecoming Week 2023: Theme - Knock out the Knights 2.0! T-shirt orders due Tues, Sept 26. Week features daily themed dress down days (see above). Wednesday is the DMCS & BA Mass at 8:30, followed by student buddy activities. A pep fest is held Friday noon in Van Orsow Auditorium followed by Homecoming King coronation at 1:00pm. All are invited to attend. (Note that by longstanding tradition, BA crowns a Homecoming King but not a Homecoming Queen. Instead, seniors elect a SnoBall Queen at the winter SnoBall.) The Homecoming parade typically begins around 1:30pm Friday following the pep fest. Note that students are dismissed after the parade concludes, usually around 2:00pm. (Faribault buses run on a normal dismissal schedule.) The Homecoming dance follows the Homecoming football game and is a mixer (not an “ask” dance) open to all high school students. Non-BA high school students may attend the homecoming mixer if registered in the main office prior to the event. This year, BA will host a parent/alumni social at Corks and Pints Friday night following the football game. First 100 people through the door get $1 off a drink of their choice!

Spooktacular & Shoe Drive: Join the fun! Register for the Oct 14 Spooktacular Fun Run for Catholic education HERE. Watch for details on fabulous participant prizes. New this year - old tennis shoe drive for St. Vincent de Paul (+ coupon.) Click HERE for more info.

Trunk or Treat Oct 31: Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6pm in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

National Honor Society Applications Due Oct 2: Forms available in the BA front office. All eligible juniors and seniors who are not already NHS members were sent an email inviting them to apply.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN
is offering a Family Retreat, Oct 20-22, 2023, titled:
God is Near: Knowing God-with-Us.

Arrive Friday between 4:00-7:00 p.m. Depart Sunday by 12:30. Suggested offering: $50 deposit per family; $190 per adult; $50 for kids; children five/under free.

Register by clicking the button below or call 952.447.2182 (Tues-Fri 9:00-4:00).

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

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09/19/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

September 2023, 2023-24

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Sept. 16: SpiritFest @ Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Volunteers still needed! Click HERE to help! (Students earn service hours.)
Sept. 18: National Priest Day! Thank our priests for all they do!
Sept. 25: National Food Service Day - Thank our lunch team!
Sept. 26: Rome Trip Dress Down $$1 sweats; $2 leggings
Sept. 28: School picture day! Photo order forms to be sent home with students Sep 22.
Sept. 29: 7th Grade goes to River Bend Nature Center
Oct. 2-6: HOMECOMING WEEK!

Reminders: Don't forget, we have free breakfast offered from 7:30-8 a.m. each morning.

BA JOB OPENINGS: Part-time Van Driver - Email if interested at: mreeder@bacards.org

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have already received $48,702-THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
SAVE THE DATE! On November 3rd at 1 p.m. we will host the Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited!
Nov. 5: New Founder's Day Alumni/Donor Event - Details to come!

Please pray for our seniors who will be on their senior retreat this Sunday and Monday, thank you!

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Rome Pilgrimage - June 7-18, 2024: Attention Bethlehem Academy families, it is not too late to sign up for the 2024 Pilgrimage to Rome. Highlights of the trip will include St. Peter’s Basilica mass and tour, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, San Francesco - Church of St. Francis, and Michelangelo’s David. Cost for trip is $3,995 which includes airfare, accommodations, transportation in Rome and to Assisi and Florence, as well as most meals. Trip is open to current high school students and adults. Please contact Ms. Caryn Coller for more details or student permission slip. ccoller@bacards.org. Link to our travel company - Ciaoromatravel.com

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Letter Jackets - This past week Meca Sportswear was at BA for letter jacket orders. BA has worked with Meca for letter jacket ordering for many years. The Meca Sportswear representative will be at BA again on a date to be determined.

Besides, Meca, students may also purchase letter jackets from Josten's. BA has worked with Josten's for yearbooks and graduation items for many years. Josten's has recently expanded into letter jackets. Josten's will have a representative at BA on Wednesday, September 20 during the lunch hour. Please click here for more information on the letter jacket option from Josten's.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN
is offering a Family Retreat, Oct 20-22, 2023, titled:
God is Near: Knowing God-with-Us.

Arrive Friday between 4:00-7:00 p.m. Depart Sunday by 12:30. Suggested offering: $50 deposit per family; $190 per adult; $50 for kids; children five/under free.

Register by clicking the button below or call 952.447.2182 (Tues-Fri 9:00-4:00).

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus, 9/8/2023

09/08/2023 author

Ed Friesen category

September 2023, 2023-24

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

September 8, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Service and Learning. This week our scholars heard from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center on online safety and their online footprint. The lyceum highlighted online citizenship as well as what to watch out for when online. Additionally, parents attended an evening presentation. Visit their webpage for information (Jacob W).

On Friday, all BA scholars gathered for grade level service projects across town including: parish grounds; Milestone Senior Center; United Way Bookstore; IRIS; Calvary Cemetery; River Bend Nature Center and clean up along the Straight River Bike trails. This day of service is a tradition at BA, bringing scholars together as we serve out the Dominican Pillar of Service in our community.

IN CLASSROOMS: BA scholars should be feeling comfortable with their schedules and their classes. Student homework is in Schoology, so be sure to ask them to see the Schoology class pages. Parents can check grades periodically in PowerSchool. Reach out with questions on these programs to our technology coordinator, Ed Friesen at .

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can find teachers before or after school for support. We do have homework club for Middle School starting every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 p.m. For High School students, Ms. Ashley has resource time, email her at: . For High School math, Mrs. Allen is available after school and Mr. Gilmore before school.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Sept. 9: Deadline to order t-shirts/sweatshirts for the 2023 Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer events; click HERE to order.
Sept. 14 - Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer Dress Down Day and fundraiser @ home volleyball game. Click HERE for more information.
Sept. 15 - Tackle Cancer fundraiser events @ home football game
Sept. 16: SpiritFest @ Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Volunteers needed! Click HERE to help! (Students earn service hours.)
Sept. 28 - School picture day! Photo order forms to be sent home with students Sep 22
Oct. 2-6: HOMECOMING WEEK!

See the Prom Fundraiser! Scan and order your hats today.

Reminders: Don't forget, we have free breakfast offered from 7:30-8 a.m. each morning. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and pick up time is 3 p.m. Lifeteen kicks off this Sunday, see flier below.

BA JOB OPENINGS: Email if interested at: mreeder@bacards.org

Part-time Van Driver
Substitute Teachers (Must have college degree)

FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have already received $47,102-THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
SAVE THE DATE! On November 3rd at 1 p.m. we will host the Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited!
Nov. 5: New Founder's Day Alumni/Donor Event - Details to come!

Please pray for our scholars when they are online. Special prayers for our new students, may they connect with BA scholars and families.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Mass Day School Store: Click HERE to order Mass Day-appropriate BA gear.

2022-2023 Yearbooks were distributed today (Sept. 1) in homeroom. Contact Brent Zabel (bzabel@bacards.org) with questions or to purchase a 2022-23 yearbook.

Robotics Team Registration Open: The Vex IQ Robotics season has begun and it's not too late to join the team! Open to middle and high school students, Robotics meets Mon & Thurs from 3-5pm in the DMCS Media Lab. Cost to participate is $75; click HERE for the registration form.

MS Homework Help: Homework help for middle school students is offered every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3-4pm.

Fall Trap: if your scholar is interested in either a fall trap shooting league and/or occasional practice sessions, contact Coach Troy at 507-384-7386 or tcmarquardt@gmail.com.

Letter Jackets: Students that have earned a letter in an activity or expect to earn a letter this school year may order a letter jacket. Bethlehem Academy has worked with Meca Sportswear for chenille letters and letter jackets for over 30 years. The BA Chenille Letters we award to students are from Meca Sporswear. Meca will be here on Thursday, September 14 for letter jacket sizing and ordering. Click HERE for more for more information on letter jackets from Meca. The traditional BA letter jacket has been around for decades. It is a Cardinal Red jacket with leather sleeves along with 2 white UCLA shoulder insert stripes. Alternatively, students may also consider an all-black leather jacket. The base of the jackets includes the student's graduation year on a sleeve and name on the front chest.

Josten's recently expanded into the letter jacket business. Their sales rep will be here a week after Meca Sportswear. Bethlehem Academy has worked with Josten's in other areas (yearbooks, class rings, graduation items) for many years as well. The Josten's jacket base price DOES NOT include the student's graduation year on a sleeve and name on the front chest. Click HERE for Josten's online ordering information.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Rotary STRIVE Scholarship Program for Seniors: Rotary's STRIVE program kicks off with their first meeting September 13. Click HERE for more information on this scholarship program. Click HERE to register.

1st United Jr Board of Directors Scholarship Program: BA juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the 1st United Jr Board of Directors. This is a scholarship program. Deadline to apply is September 15. Find information and the application HERE.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus, 9/1/23

09/03/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2023-24, September 2023

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Sept. 4: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
Sept. 6, 6:00pm - Parent Social Media/Technology safety presentation by the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. See flier below.
Sept. 7: 1st day of Robotics, 3-5pm & MS Homework Club, see info below
Sept. 8: All School Student Service Day after Mass! (Service Day dress code, see info below)
Sept. 9: Deadline to order t-shirts/sweatshirts for the 2023 Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer events; click HERE to order.
Sept. 14 - Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer Dress Down Day and fundraiser @ home volleyball game. Click HERE for more information.
Sept. 15 - Tackle Cancer fundraiser events @ home football game
Sept. 16: SpiritFest @ Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Volunteers needed! Click HERE to help! (Students earn service hours.)
Sept. 28 - School picture day! Photo order forms to be sent home with students Sep 22
Oct. 2-6: HOMECOMING WEEK!

Reminders: Don't forget, we have free breakfast offered from 7:30-8 a.m. each morning.

BA JOB OPENINGS: Email if interested at: mreeder@bacards.org

Part-time Van Driver
Substitute Teachers (Must have college degree)

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have already received $46,552-THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
SAVE THE DATE! On November 3rd at 1 p.m. we will host the Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited!
Nov. 5: New Founder's Day Alumni/Donor Event - Details to come!

As we gather together, special prayers are asked for Maui during their recovery. The Diocese has shared these ways to support this community: Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Charities Hawaii.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Schoolwide Service Day Sept. 8: Next Friday, BA will be living out its mission of service and sending each grade out into the community to perform acts of service next Friday, Sept 8. Students will depart for their work sites following Mass (no Mass dress code), and will return in time for Period 3 (HS) and Period 8 (MS). Bag lunches will be provided by the school. Students should bring water bottles and gloves and are asked to wear Cardinal t-shirts and pants/shoes appropriate for the work at their site. See below for more information.

Grade 12 – Milestone Senior Center and United Way Bookstore. Projects range from visit with elderly to yard work, cleaning, painting, and sorting books.
Grade 11 – Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Students will help clean inside the church and do yard work at the House of Gratitude and Garden of Mercy.
Grade 10 – Calvary Cemetery. Students will paint inside of new building, clean flat grave markers; tree clearing. Extra supplies, including flat-edge shovels or other small tools for clearing tombstones, paint brushes & buckets, suggested.
Grade 9 – IRIS (Infants Remembered in Silence). Projects include yard work, cleaning, creating bereavement support packets and labeling and stamping 1500 Turkey Trot Postcards
Grade 7 and Grade 8 - River Bend Nature Center. Grade 7 will help clear buckthorn; Grade 8 will help take down the compass and collecting trash from trails and driveway.
Grade 6 – Straight River Bike Trail. Students will help clean the trail.

Fall Sports: Fall sports are underway. Please visit https://www.bacardinals.com for more information. The online registration form for football and volleyball can be found under the More menu as can the link to pay the $140 activity fee. The activity fee may also be paid by check or as an additional charge to your tuition account.

Middle school soccer began Tuesday, August 29. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information on cooperative sports or contact the activities office.

Fall Trap: if your scholar is interested in either a fall trap shooting league and/or occasional practice sessions, contact Coach Troy at 507-384-7386 or tcmarquardt@gmail.com.

Sept 6 Parent Social Media Presentation Flyer:

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Rotary STRIVE Scholarship Program for Seniors: Rotary's STRIVE program kicks off with their first meeting September 13. Click HERE for more information on this scholarship program. Click HERE to register.

1st United Jr Board of Directors Scholarship Program: BA juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the 1st United Jr Board of Directors. This is a scholarship program. Deadline to apply is September 15. Find information and the application HERE.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus 8/26/23

08/30/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

August 2023, 2023-24

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Monday, Aug 28 Back to School Picnic & Orientation Events

8:30am: Seniors arrive to pick out their parking spot
9-11:30am: Student Orientation (new & returning students, no hot lunch). Meet in the gym. Homeroom assignments will be posted for student reference. Students will get copies of their schedules and their locker assignments in homeroom. Bring your school supplies to get set up for Tuesday!
11:30am-1pm: New-Gr 9-12 Laptop Training (lunch provided)

5:30pm, New Middle School Parent Meeting, BA Cafeteria: Mandatory parent orientation meeting for all 6th grade and new 7th and 8th grade students. New 7th/8th graders will get their laptops; 6th grade students will get their laptops in technology class; a parent must attend this meeting in order for the laptop to be taken home. Please email Brent Zabel if you are not able to attend.

6:00pm, New High School Parent Meeting: All new high school parents are invited to join us in Room 105 for information and resources to help make your scholar's transition to BA a success.

6:30pm Back-to-School Picnic for All BA Families: All Cardinal families are invited to join us for our Back-to-School picnic at 6:30pm! Free hot dog dinner and games for the whole family. We'll have information tables (student groups and more) and BA gear for sale. Join us on the Back 40 (south side of BA near the greenhouse) for a great way to kick off a fantastic Cardinal year!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Tuesday, August 29
7:30 a.m. Doors Open/Breakfast available (students must eat in the cafeteria)
8:05 a.m. Tardy Bell
2:55 p.m. Dismissal

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive letters were mailed out this August. Our goal for this year is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift this year or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To see the letter, please visit: Annual Fund

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Aug. 29: First Day of School! Tardy bell rings at 8:05 a.m.
Sep 4: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
Sep 6, 6:00pm - Social Media/Technology safety presentation for Parents presented by the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. See flyer below.
Sep 14 - Dig Pink cancer fundraiser @ home volleyball game
Sep 15 - Tackle Cancer fundraiser events @ home football game
Sep 16: SpiritFest @ Divine Mercy Catholic Church
Sep 28 - School picture day! Photo order forms to be sent home with students Sep 22

BA JOB OPENINGS: Email if interested at: mreeder@bacards.org

Part-time Van Driver
Substitute Teachers (Must have college degree)

Please pray for the beginning of our school year. Reach out with questions.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE
Schedule Updates/Counselor Meetings: Reminder that School Counselor Stephen Uphus is available to meet with students regarding scheduling changes following orientation Monday, Aug 28 from 1:30am-3pm.

Back to School Information: Click HERE for everything you need for back to school, including dress code, summer read, school supply, & online school store info.

Fall Sports: Fall sports are underway. Grades 9-12 teams are finishing their first week of practices. Middle school teams will begin practices on Monday, August 21: 7th/8th grade football will meet at 3:15 in Room 211. Grades 6-8 volleyball will practice from 3:30-5:00 at DMCS on Monday. Please visit https://www.bacardinals.com for more information. The online registration form for football and volleyball can be found under the More menu as can the link to pay the $140 activity fee. The activity fee may also be paid by check or as an additional charge to your tuition account.

Middle school soccer will begin on Tuesday, August 29 right after school. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information on cooperative sports or contact the activities office.

Rotary STRIVE Scholarship Program for Seniors: Rotary's STRIVE program kicks off with their first meeting September 13. Click HERE for more information on this scholarship program. Click HERE to register.

Sept 6 Parent Social Media Presentation Flyer:

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Click HERE to fill out the Youth Discipleship survey.

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

Family Focus 8/18/23

08/23/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

August 2023, 2023-24

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What's New at BA?

Friday Mass Days @ Immaculate Conception Church- Join us now on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Habitudes - for Social Emotional Learning (a part of Theology)
New Courses - Business education, Church History, War History, AP Music Theory, Current Events
New Teachers & Staff: Kenneth Gigante, MS Math Support & Theology; Cecilia Allen, HS Algebra 2; Jolene Beske, Business classes; and Kallie Battles, HS Science, Multimedia and Int. Algebra. New staff: Lori Bittenbender, front office; Penny Thorpe & Jason Collins, maintenance; Jon Rysdam & Sarah Babcock, kitchen.
Change of Titles/Duties: Brent Zabel will be acting Middle School Dean; Ed Friesen will be Administrative Dean, supporting teachers and managing high school discipline; Katy Ashley will be teaching HS Social Studies courses, as well as HS Theology.
Building Updates: New walk-in freezer in our cafeteria. Updated library space to classroom and student center (still in progress.)

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive kicks of this August with a goal of $255,000. Each gift is supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift this year or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

Wed., Aug. 23 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) Back to School Picnic
Wed., Aug. 23 (6:15-7 p.m.) New family orientation (parents and students)
Mon., Aug. 28 (9-11:30 a.m.) Student Orientation
- Seniors - arrive by 8:30 a.m. to pick your parking spot.
- New High School Students - 11:30a.m.-1p.m. Stay to eat pizza and receive your laptop.
- MANDATORY New Middle School Parents (All Gr 6, New Gr 7 & 8) technology training/orientation - 5:30p.m., BA Cafeteria, at least one parent must attend to get student laptop
Tues. Aug. 29: First Day of School! Tardy bell rings at 8:05 a.m.

BA JOB OPENINGS: Email if interested at: mreeder@bacards.org

Part-time Van Driver
Part-time Kitchen Assistant
Substitute Teachers (Must have college degree)

I look forward to seeing everyone at our "Back-to-School" picnic on Wednesday, August 23 beginning at 5:30p.m! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE
Schedule Updates/Counselor Meetings: See dates below for times when School Counselor Stephen Uphus will be available in person to discuss schedule changes/additions. The open office hours will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. FYI that he sent this information directly to students via their BA email. Mr. Uphus will continue to work on requests that have already been sent, but encourages students to come see him during the times below as it is usually easier to sort things out in person. Please know that you can email Stephen as well at suphus@bacards.org or at 507-334-3948, ext. 217 | voice/text: 507-323-9979. Office availability listed below:

Thursday August 24^th: 8am-3pm
Friday August 25^th: 8am-3pm
Monday, August 28^th(following student orientation): 11:30am-3pm

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Click HERE to fill out the Youth Discipleship survey.

Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/

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