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Family Focus 4-21-23

04/26/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2022-23, April 2023

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

April 21, 2023

Dear BA Families:
THANK YOU! BABS 2023 was a fantastic event. We surpassed fundraising goals - Thank you to our sponsors, our families, our staff, our supporters and alumni, and especially our BABS Committee! Our gross profit was over $155,000 with our fund-a-need over $76,000 + an additional $25,000 match. GOD IS GOOD!

2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR: We value your partnership and strive each year to implement plans from our Strategic Plan in order to continue in all areas of our mission as a school of excellence. We encourage you to talk with us and complete the parent survey so that we can evaluate and capture all of our strengths and areas for growth. See the links highlighted above.

REGISTRATION: A special thank you to everyone who has registered for next year. I know this takes time to complete the scholarship application and enrollment forms and we appreciate your completion of these necessary forms. If you have questions about next year, please do reach out. Ms. Sauer and I will be following up, as well.

STAFFING UPDATES: Each spring staffing decisions and retirement plans are made. I always find this a hard time of year as we treasure each member of the BA family. This spring Steve Zabel, Julie Trnka, and Barb Johnson have decided to retire. Additionally, Tammy Anderson plans to spend more time with her new grand-baby; therefore, we have several staff positions open for next year. Please contact me to learn more if you are interested in applying! Father John Powers has been reassigned to a Dayton, MN, parish and we do not know yet if a new Chaplain will be reassigned. Additionally, we plan to add to our math department and evaluate the possibility of hiring of Middle School Dean of Students. We will keep you updated of other staffing announcements.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $225,000+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
Watch for information on our Cardinal Club Raffle, the Cardinal Cafe at the Rice County Fair, our SMART Ride and Cardinal Golf Classic!

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

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

April 21: Middle School Lock In, 7-11pm.
April 25: Parent Survey deadline. Fill out HERE.
April 26: Grade 11 College Fair/Twins Game
April 27: Grade 6-7 retreat (@ BA)
April 28-30: Spring Play @ BA: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
May 6: Prom
May 10:
- Student of the Month, 7:30am
- BA Band/Choir Spring Concert

BA/DMCS Job Openings: Help Spread the Word!

Positions available at Bethlehem Academy for 2023-2024, contact Mindy Reeder at 507-334-3948 or at mreeder@bacards.org:
- Full and/or part-time positions in the Front Office
- Kitchen Manager; and
- Maintenance Supervisor
DMCS is hiring a full-time admissions, marketing and fundraising director. Contact Gina Ashley @ gashley@dmcs.cc for info

Please join me in prayers this spring as we wrap up our school year, praying for our scholars and teachers in the final weeks of the school year with special prayers for our seniors.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

2023 Parent Survey: As we plan for next year, we would value your feedback to make our school and community stronger! Please take our short parent survey found HERE by Tuesday, April 25.

Order your 2022-2023 BA Yearbook! Click HERE to order online or use the form found here and return to the front office with your payment. Orders due May 31. Contact Mr. Zabel at bzabel@bacards.org with questions.

RaiseRight (SCRIP) Tuition Credit Program Update for April: Click HERE.

Summer Camps @ BA: Volleyball and Robotics Info Just Added! Check out our great summer camp offerings for students elementary through high school. Open to all area students. Click HERE for information and registration forms for football, basketball, volleyball, robotics camps and summer voice lessons.

DMCC Summer Programs: Great opportunities this summer through the Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth groups, including Totus Tuus and the high school Steubenville Conference. See the flyer below; learn more and sign up at this link.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Prom/Post-Prom information: Click HERE for Into the Night Prom information and HERE for a non-BA student guest permission form. Click HERE for Post-Prom information and the permissions slip. All permission slips are due April 28.

Senior Parents: Open Campus Information- Find BA's Open Campus Policy and parent permission form HERE. Please contact Mr. Wollersheim at jwollersheim@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 with questions.

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines.

DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
Learn more about these summer programs at DMCC and sign up at this link.

COMMUNITY INFO

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 4-14-23

04/17/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2022-23, April 2023

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

April 14, 2023

Dear BA Families:
I look forward to seeing many of you at BABS - we are sold out for the dinner, but 7pm Live Auction tickets are still available! This is our most important fundraiser of the year and we thank you for your support. Here are links to all of the ways to connect for BABS 2023:

Order BABS raffle tickets HERE. Cash, gift card & filled BruTank cooler among the raffle prizes! Drop forms off at BA until 5pm Friday or at the door Saturday from 5-7pm.
No Gala ticket? No worries! Join us for the Live Auction and Fund-A-Need! Entrance at 7pm, drink ticket included. Order at the door or in advance HERE.
Silent Auction Open! Check out the fabulous auction items and place your bids HERE. Bidding closes Sunday, April 16 @ 2pm. Pick up items Sunday from 3-5pm or by appointment during school hours.
Parent volunteers needed! Help needed tomorrow at the bread and bead game sales. Sign up HERE.

***2023-24 TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 18*** Please be sure to re-enroll and complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by TUESDAY APRIL 18 (NEW DEADLINE!) for BA aid and scholarship consideration. You can fill out the TADS form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Students must be enrolled to receive aid find re-enrollment in FACTS (www.factsmgt.com). Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if you need assistance.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $224,761+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

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

April 15: BABS Red & Black Gala - BA's BIGGEST event of the year.
April 16: BABS Silent Auction bidding closes at 2pm. Item pickup from 3-5pm in the BA lobby or by appointment (507-334-3948) during school hours.
April 17: Middle School Lockin (April 21) permission slips due to Ms. Coller. Click HERE for the permission slip.
April 18:
- Tuition assistance deadline, TADS application HERE
- Hoban Scholarship applications, a merit-based scholarship for students entering grades 9-12, due today. Click HERE for info
April 20: Afternoon WIN schedule/Club yearbook photos taken. *National Tornado Drill
April 21: Middle School Lock In, 7-11pm.
April 25: Parent Survey deadline. Fill out HERE.
April 26: Grade 11 College Fair/Twins Game
April 27: Grade 6-7 retreat (@ BA)
April 28-30: Spring Play @ BA: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

REMINDERS:

Please reach out at any time so that we can partner with you and support your scholar - mreeder@bacards.org.

Please join me in prayers this Spring as we wrap up our school year, praying for our scholars and teachers in the final weeks of the school year.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

2023 Parent Survey: As we plan for next year, we would value your feedback to make our school and community stronger! Please take our short parent survey found HERE by April 25.

Order your 2022-2023 BA Yearbook! Click HERE to order online or use the form found here and return to the front office with your payment. Orders due May 31. Contact Mr. Zabel at bzabel@bacards.org with questions.

RaiseRight (SCRIP) Tuition Credit Program Update for April: Click HERE.

Summer Camps @ BA: Check out our great summer camp offerings for students elementary through high school. Click HERE for information and registration forms.

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS/\; use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
HOBAN Merit-Based Scholarships Essays Due April 18: Looking for a scholarship opportunity to support your tuition costs at BA? Please have your scholar apply for the John E. and Lucille M. Hoban scholarship. Scholars must write a short essay due by April 18. (Apply Here)

Prom/Post-Prom information: Will be emailed to junior and senior parents Monday. Required permission forms will be due to the BA Front Office by April 28.

Senior Parents: Open Campus Information- Find BA's Open Campus Policy and parent permission form HERE. Please contact Mr. Wollersheim at jwollersheim@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 with questions.

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Middle School Lock In April 21, 7-11pm @ BA: Permission slips for the Student Council-sponsored Middle School Lock In are due to Ms. Coller by Monday, April 17. Click HERE for the permission slip.

DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
Learn more about these summer programs at DMCC and sign up at this link.

COMMUNITY NEWS
FYI that the 4-H event below has been CANCELLED. Contact Kelly (chadw021@umn.edu) or Ashley Purry (purry002@umn.edu) with questions.

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 4/6/23

04/10/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

April 2023, 2022-23

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

April 6, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Blessed Holy Week! Our scholars gathered during Holy Week for Stations of the Cross, the BA Red Cross Blood Drive, and a joint Mass with DMCS. I pray as you take part in the Triduum that you will experience the joy of Easter!

BABS 2023: It's not too late to support BABS! This is our most important fundraiser of the year and we need every family's support!

Order raffle tickets HERE.
Turn in final auction items/donate a bottle of wine. Classes are also collecting grade level items for a Silent Auction Class Basket - contact your student's homeroom teacher for more information.
Auction Items are available to preview on our auction site! Items are being added daily, so keep checking back. The BABS Silent auction goes live Wednesday, April 12 @ 4pm, with bids accepted through Sunday, April 16 @ 2pm. Preview & bid on auction items HERE.
Parent volunteers needed! This is a service hour event. Sign up HERE.

2023-24 TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 14! Please be sure to re-enroll and complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Friday, April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. You can fill out the TADS form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Students must be enrolled to receive aid. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if you need assistance.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $224,241+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE: HOLY WEEK/EASTER!

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

April 7 & 10: No School - Good Friday/Easter Monday
April 11:
- Senior grad cord applications due. Click HERE for info and applications (deadline extended).
- Post Prom meeting, 6pm, BA Cafeteria
April 11-25: Prom tickets for sale during Cardinal B, C lunch
April 12: Student of the Month, 7:30am BA Cafeteria
April 14:
- Senior yearbook survey and graduation/baby/senior slideshow photos due
- Tuition assistance deadline, TADS application HERE
- Campus Ministry Trip: Winona Cotter & Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
- Rome $ Dress Down Day
April 15: BABS Red & Black Gala - BA's BIGGEST event of the year.
April 18: Hoban Scholarship applications, a merit-based scholarship for students entering grades 9-12 next year, due. Click HERE for info
April 20: Afternoon WIN schedule/Club yearbook photos taken. *National Tornado Drill
April 26: Grade 11 College Fair/Twins Game
April 27: Grade 6-7 retreat (@ BA)
April 28-30: Spring Play @ BA: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

REMINDERS:

Please reach out at any time so that we can partner with you and support your scholar - mreeder@bacards.org.
Scholars are allowed in the building between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If you are not able to meet this time, please let us know.

BA/DMCS JOB OPENINGS:

We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 507-334-3948 and ask for Mindy.
We also need an adult summer work supervisor, working with student workers 30 hours/week from 8am-2:30pm June 6-August 11. Click HERE for more information.
DMCS is hiring a full-time admissions, marketing and fundraising director. Contact Gina Ashley @ gashley@dmcs.cc for info.

Please join me in prayers this Spring as we wrap up our school year.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

Order your 2022-2023 BA Yearbook! Click HERE to order online or use the form found here and return to the front office with your payment. Orders due May 31. Contact Mr. Zabel at bzabel@bacards.org with questions.

Summer Camps @ BA: Check out our great summer camp offerings for students elementary through high school. Click HERE for information and registration forms.

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
HOBAN Merit-Based Scholarships for BA 9-12 Scholars: Looking for a scholarship opportunity to support your tuition costs at BA? Please have your scholar apply for the John E. and Lucille M. Hoban scholarship. Scholars must write a short essay due by April 18. (Apply Here)

Senior Parents: Open Campus Information- Find BA's Open Campus Policy and parent permission form HERE. Please contact Mr. Wollersheim at jwollersheim@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 with questions.

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 11, 2023 (new deadline!).

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES

DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
Learn more about these summer programs at DMCC and sign up at this link.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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 3/24/23

04/04/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

March 2023, 2022-23

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

March 24, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Happy Spring Break! I hope every family, every scholar has time planned to renew and refresh in body, mind and spirit during spring break. Although I'm staying in town and plan to catch up here at BA, I know the quieter schedule and additional time in prayer will be a welcome mini retreat for me. I will keep BA scholars in my prayers.

BABS 2023: Did you reserve your ticket for BABS - a Red & Black Gala!? Please reserve your tickets by April 4 HERE. Come to enjoy the cocktail hour, buffet dinner and live entertainment. All of the details, including ways for you to support BABS, attend, or volunteer, are below. Classes are also collecting grade level items for a Silent Auction Class Basket - see the details below. This is our most important fundraiser of the year and we need every family's support and attendance!

2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to re-enroll and complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the TADS form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if you help with this.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $213,991+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15: Reserve your seat by April 4 HERE!

Raffle Tickets: Cash, Gift Card & Cooler Raffles: Click HERE for the raffle ticket order form and get in on the action!
Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Students who contribute will get a dress-down pass that can be used any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Turn in your items by Mon, April 3. Click HERE for more information.
BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE to volunteer.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE: SPRING BREAK!

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

March 27-31st: SPRING BREAK - No School
April 2: Rescheduled Equal Rights Institute Prolife speaker following 5pm Mass at DMCC- see info below
April 3: AM WIN Schedule
- Stations of the Cross
- 11th grade college fair/Twins game permission slip due; see info below
April 4:
- Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Be cool, Give blood and get a special Red Cross & PEANUTS Joe Cool t-shirt. Sign up to give HERE.
- PreACT Test 9th Grade
- Student Summer Work Program sign up deadline, see info below
- BABS event ticket deadline, get your tickets HERE
April 5: 60 Min Joint Mass, 8:30am
April 6: Student Council Dress Down Day!
- Senior Graduation Service Cord application due, find info HERE
- PreACT Test 10th Grade
April 7 & 10: No School - Holy Week/Easter
April 14:
- Senior yearbook survey and photos due; see senior parent email sent 3/10/23
- Rome Dress Down Day
April 15: BABS Red & Black Gala - BA's BIGGEST event of the year. You don't want to miss this great night out in support of our Cardinals! All info, including event & raffle tickets, found HERE.
April 18: Hoban Scholarship applications, a merit-based scholarship for students entering grades 9-12 next year, due. Click HERE for info

REMINDERS:

Please reach out at any time so that we can partner with you and support your scholar - .
Scholars are allowed in the building between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If you are not able to meet this time, please let us know.

BA/DMCS JOB OPENINGS:

We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 334-3948 and ask for Mindy.
We also need an adult summer work supervisor, working with student workers 30 hours/week from 8am-2:30pm June 6-August 11. Click HERE for more information.
DMCS is hiring a full-time admissions, marketing and fundraising director. Contact Gina Ashley @ gashley@dmcs.cc for info.

Please join me in praying the DMCS Miraculous Medals prayer each Monday and praying for scholars during Lent.

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

ALL BA UPDATE
Register for the April 4 blood drive here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Bethlehem%20Academy

Summer Camps @ BA: Girls and boys basketball registration just added! Check out our great summer camp offerings for students elementary through high school. Click HERE for information and registration forms.

Student Summer Work Program: Register by April 4: Great News! BA is again looking for summer workers to help clean and prepare BA and DMCS for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Students selected will be under the direction of Mr. Steve Zabel and will work a week in both schools. High School students (Grades 9-12 in 2023-24) who receive tuition assistance will have first priority, but everyone is encouraged to apply. Students are guaranteed two (2) weeks at 30 hours per week earning $8.63 per hour. Please call the BA office @ 334-3948 or email Barb Johnson @ bjohnson@bacards.org by Tuesday, April 4 if interested. All student earnings will be credited to their tuition account in August.

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

11th Grade! April 26^th College Fair and Twins Game Outing: Permission slips were emailed to students today about an opportunity to attend a college fair and Twins game on Wednesday, April 26^th. Click HERE for the permission slip, due to the BA front office by Monday, April 3.

Senior Parents: Open Campus Information: Find BA's Open Campus Policy and parent permission form HERE. Please note that for accountability reasons, seniors today were given an excused absence for their open campus study hall. This does not count against them and is cross-referenced with the front office open campus sign out sheet. Starting next week, students will be marked OC (Open Campus) for those class periods. Please contact Mr. Wollersheim at jwollersheim@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 with questions.

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES

DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Learn more about these summer programs at DMCC and sign up at this link.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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 3/17/23

03/21/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2022-23, March 2023

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

March 17, 2023

Dear BA Families:
The 4th Quarter of the school year begins! This week we turned the page to the last quarter of the school year. We are blessed by every scholar, every family in our school and value your partnership throughout this journey. Thank you for sharing your joys and struggles and helping us support your scholar's needs. Please always reach out if you have questions or concerns.

Welcome Ann Meillier '79 to the Lunch Lady Team: Hello Bethlehem Academy Family! My name is Ann Meillier. I am a born and raised Faribault native, a BA alum (Class of 1979), and a past parent of two BA alums. I attended two years at St. Kate's, then two years at a trade school for a Sign Lettering and Design certificate. In 1988, along with my husband, Dave Correll, I opened Brushwork Signs in Faribault. After 30 years we downsized and reformatted the business. Now, it is my pleasure to work in a totally different capacity, in this prayerful environment serving our students and the BA community. Although I have a long history with BA and have many BA friends and associates, most of your faces will be new to me, and I look forward to meeting you!

BABS 2023: I hope you've reserved your seat for BABS - a Red & Black Gala! Please reserve your tickets by April 4 HERE. We are changing it up this year, with a cocktail hour, buffet dinner and live entertainment. All of the details, including ways for you to support BABS, attend, or volunteer, are below. Classes are also collecting grade level items for a Silent Auction Class Basket - see the details below. This is our most important fundraiser of the year and we need every family to attend or support this event!

2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to re-enroll and complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the TADS form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if you help with this.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $213,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15: Reserve your seat by April 4 HERE!

Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle tickets.
Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Students who contribute will get a dress-down pass that can be used any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

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

March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
March 21: Reconciliation
March 23: 9th & 10th Grade Class Retreat
March 24: WIN Day
- Prom $ Dress Down Day
- Yearbook Club photos taken during WIN
March 27-31st: SPRING BREAK - No School
April 2: Rescheduled Equal Rights Institute Prolife speaker following 5pm Mass at DMCC- see info below
April 3: 11th grade college fair/Twins game permission slip due; see info below
April 4:
- Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Be cool, Give blood and get a special Red Cross & PEANUTS Joe Cool t-shirt. Sign up to give HERE.
- Student Summer Work Program sign up deadline, see info below
- BABS event ticket deadline, get your tickets HERE
April 6: Senior Graduation Service Cord application due, find info HERE
April 14: Senior yearbook survey and photos due; see senior parent email sent 3/10/23
April 15: BABS Gala - BA's BIGGEST event of the year. You don't want to miss this great night out in support of our Cardinals! All info, including event & raffle tickets, found HERE.

REMINDERS:

BA/DMCS JOB OPENINGS:
We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 334-3948 and ask for Mindy.
We also need an adult summer work supervisor, working with student workers 30 hours/week from 8am-2:30pm June 6-August 11. Click HERE for more information.
DMCS is hiring a full-time admissions, marketing and fundraising director. Contact Gina Ashley @ gashley@dmcs.cc for info.

Please join me in praying the DMCS Miraculous Medals prayer each Monday and praying for scholars during Lent.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

Summer Camps @ BA! Sports camps, robotics, and choir lessons are among the summer offerings at BA. Football camp and choir lesson registration is open; click HERE for information and registration forms.

Student Summer Work Program: Register by April 4: Great News! BA is again looking for summer workers to help clean and prepare BA and DMCS for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Students selected will be under the direction of Mr. Steve Zabel and will work a week in both schools. High School students (Grades 9-12 in 2023-24) who receive tuition assistance will have first priority, but everyone is encouraged to apply. Students are guaranteed two (2) weeks at 30 hours per week earning $8.63 per hour. Please call the BA office @ 334-3948 or email Barb Johnson @ bjohnson@bacards.org by Tuesday, April 4 if interested. All student earnings will be credited to their tuition account in August.

RaiseRight/SCRIP Spring Break Update: Order by March 22 to have your gift cards delivered in time for Spring Break! The DMCS Office also has a large number of special order gift cards on hand. Find the list and other updates HERE.

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

Spring Sports Registration
Bethlehem Academy sponsors its own girls fastpitch softball program. Girls in grades 6-12 may participate. High school practices for girls softball may March 13. Middle school practices for girls softball will begin March 20. Participants must complete the online registration form, have a valid sports physical clearance on file at the school and pay the $140 participation fee.

Bethlehem Academy has cooperative programs with Faribault Public Schools for baseball, track & field, golf and boys tennis. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information and to go to the Faribault Falcons registration page . Payment of activity fees is done online through the Faribault Public Schools InfiniteCampus portal. Please click here for an Infinite Campus account request form.

Please contact Shawn Behrens in the Faribault Activities Office (sbehrens@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6210) with questions. For middle school sports questions, contact Brent Hawkins (bhawkins@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6351).

Note: Select the activity fee for your child's age (not team level)

Please complete registration before beginning practice.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

Senior Parents: Open Campus Information: Find BA's Open Campus Policy and parent permission form HERE. Please note that for accountability reasons, seniors today were given an excused absence for their open campus study hall. This does not count against them and is cross-referenced with the front office open campus sign out sheet. Starting next week, students will be marked OC (Open Campus) for those class periods. Please contact Mr. Wollersheim at jwollersheim@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 with questions.

11th Grade! April 26^th College Fair and Twins Game Outing: Permission slips were emailed to students today about an opportunity to attend a college fair and Twins game on Wednesday, April 26^th. Click HERE for the permission slip, due to the BA front office by Monday, April 3.

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)

Learn more about these summer programs at DMCC and sign up at this link.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Job Opportunity: Simple and Grand, owners of the Faribault Growers Greenhouse, has a temporary employment opportunity mid-April (approximately April 10 through April 21 Monday through Friday, depending on weather). They are looking for 4-6 students to help with truck loading/unloading after school. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact is Angie Burns at 612-839-8814.

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 3-10-23

03/13/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

March 2023, 2022-23

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

March 10, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Prayers during Lent. I pray that your Lenten journey is blessed and you experience renewal as you prepare for Easter. This week our scholars gathered for Mass with Fr. Clayton and Stations of the Cross today with Fr. Powers. Next week we will have a 11th grade class retreat.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHOIR & BAND! Both participated in a District Music Festival in Pine Island this past Wednesday. The choir earned a "Superior" rating with our young band earning an "Excellent" rating - just two points shy of the highest ranking. We are so proud of our new teachers, our gifted scholars, and the growth in these programs!

BABS 2023: I want to personally invite you to join us in celebrating the school year at BABS - a Red & Black Gala! We are changing it up this year, with a cocktail hour, buffet dinner and live entertainment and want you to join us as we continue to support our scholars. All of the details, including ways for you to support BABS, attend, or volunteer, are below. Classes are also collecting grade level items for a Silent Auction Class Basket - see the details below.

Wolf Ridge Thank You! Julie Smisek, middle school science teacher, and the eighth grade students would like to thank the Faribault Knights of Columbus #889 for a generous donation. The Faribault KC’s donated $1000 to the eighth grade class to help defray the cost of their bus for their winter field trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Students do fundraise during the fall and winter for this trip, but with increasing transportation costs, this generous donation helped to offset additional costs. Additionally, we wish to thank all of our teachers and parent chaperones!

2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to re-enroll and complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the TADS form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if you help with this.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $213,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent, live and dessert auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.

Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle tickets.
Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Any student contributing an item or money to the class basket will get a dress-down pass that can be utilized on any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

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

March 10: END OF 3RD QUARTER
March 13:
- Senior Open Campus Forms Due. Click HERE.
- Post Prom meeting, 6 p.m., BA Cafeteria
- Play practice begins, 6 p.m.
March 14:
- 11th Grade Class Retreat
- Basilleo's Dining Night Out for post prom, 4-8pm
March 16:
- Cannon River Driving School registration deadline. See info below.
- History Day Regionals in Mankato-36 high school students participating!
March 17:
- SADD St. Patrick's Day $ Dress Down for Feed My Starving Children
- Senior open campus begins, Fridays only through April 28
- High School Lock In Event 6-10pm. Students sign up HERE; Parents (BA service hours earned) volunteer HERE
- DMCC Youth Ministry Lifeline event registration deadline-see info below, register HERE
- DMCS Scholarship Night-see info below
March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
March 21: Reconciliation
March 23: 9th & 10th Grade Class Retreat
March 24: WIN Day
- Prom $ Dress Down Day
- Yearbook Club photos taken during WIN
March 27-31st: SPRING BREAK - No School
April 4:
- Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Search by date and sign up to give HERE.
- Student Summer Work Program sign up deadline, see info below
April 6: Senior Service Cord application due, find info HERE
April 14: Senior yearbook survey and photos due; see senior parent email sent 3/10/23
April 15: BABS Gala - BA's BIGGEST event of the year. You don't want to miss this great night out in support of our Cardinals! All info, including event & raffle tickets, found HERE.

REMINDERS:

CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! Click HERE for a summary of new options and elections. Find the 2023-2024 Course Guide and registration forms under Quick Links on our website HERE. Contact Mr. Uphus with questions ASAP as these are all due.
ATTENDANCE: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
HIRING FOR SUMMER 2023 & 2023-24: We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 334-3948 and ask for Mindy. We also need an adult summer work supervisor, working with student workers 30 hours/week from 8am-2:30pm June 6-August 11. Click HERE for more information.

Please join me in praying the DMCS Miraculous Medals prayer each Monday and praying for scholars during Lent.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

Student Summer Work Program Registration Now Open: Great News! Bethlehem Academy is again looking for summer workers to help clean and prepare the schools for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. We will be working in conjunction with Divine Mercy Catholic School. Workers who are selected will be under the direction of Mr. Steve Zabel, but working a week in both schools. High School students (Grades 9-12 in 2023-24) who receive tuition assistance will have first priority, but everyone is encouraged to apply. Students are guaranteed two (2) weeks at 30 hours per week and may be asked to work additional weeks. The hourly wage is $8.63 per hour. If you are interested and fit the eligibility criteria, please call the BA office @ 334-3948 or email Barb Johnson @ bjohnson@bacards.org with the names of your child/ren. All student earnings will be credited to their tuition account in August. Requests for summer work must be submitted by Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

Spring Sports Registration
Bethlehem Academy sponsors its own girls fastpitch softball program. Practices begin March 13. Girls in grades 6-12 may participate. Participants must complete the online registration form, have a valid sports physical clearance on file at the school and pay the $140 participation fee.

Bethlehem Academy has cooperative programs with Faribault Public Schools for baseball, track & field and golf. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information. (Faribault Falcons registration page). Payment of activity fees is done online through the Faribault Public Schools InfiniteCampus portal. Please contact Shawn Behrens in the Faribault Activities Office (sbehrens@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6210) for setting up your InfiniteCampus account. Note: Select the activity fee for your child's age (not team level).

Message from Track Coach Mark Bongers:
Hello, this is Mark Bongers. I am the Head Girls Coach for Track and Field here at Faribault. The boys head coach is Dave Wieber. I had my son graduate from Bethlehem Academy about 6 years ago. When Alex was in school we often talked about how great it would be to have BA and FHS together for Track and Field. Since this time, I have been a strong supporter of this idea. Over a year ago, I went to a FHS school board meeting and helped to get this cooperative program approved.

I think it is important to have the best after school programs available. I want to train any athlete to be the best at Track and Field no matter what school they go to in Faribault. I coach Cross Country and appreciate and enjoy the opportunity to coach all of Faribault's distance runners.

Please think hard about sending your student to Track and Field. It is the best cross training program for Football, Volleyball, Dance, Cross County or Basketball. What you learn in track and field helps you with your other sports.

Thanks and if you are interested, Track and Field practice starts at 3:30 pm on Monday, March 13. You will need to sign your athlete up at the Activities Office FHS prior to involvement in Track and Field.

Student Volunteer Opportunities: Ruth's House is looking for high school students to help with child care, after school until 5 or 6pm. Contact Carrie Hackney at carrieh@ruthshousemn.org or 507.334.5043. Mill City is looking for volunteers to do activities with residents. Contact Melissa.Spinler@twsl.com .

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)

Learn more about these summer programs at DMCC and sign up at this link.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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

Family Focus 3/3/23

03/09/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2022-23, March 2023

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

March 3, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Welcome March and the Season of Lent. Our Season of Lent began last week amidst the snow storms. Each week we will continue to gather for Mass, take time in prayer for Adoration, and will celebrate in March the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross. Additionally, Campus Ministry is leading prayers throughout Lent. Please join us in preparing for Easter through prayer, alms giving and fasting.

HISTORY DAY: This week all high school scholars shared their history projects at school for an opportunity to move forward to regional competitions. From individual projects, to websites, papers and group projects, Bethlehem Academy has multiple projects eligible to compete at regions. Congratulations! Thanks to Mr. Bjornson for bringing this opportunity to BA.

BRICK REPAIR: You may have noticed that on the south side of our building work is being done on our bricks. At the top of our outer brick wall, we need to repair the facade. This is a big project and students may here some of the pounding and work throughout the day.

SALUTING WINTER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES! Monday's girls basketball section game was a tough loss, but the team played with so much heart. We are so proud of the girls for a great season - making it to Rochester for the first time since 2017! Coop athletics have also shined with BA scholars at state this weekend in wrestling-Hunter Conrad, Bo Bokman, and Elliot Viland. The Emeralds went to state and brought home 4th place in high kick, 10th in jazz. BA Faribault swimmers and hockey team had a great seasons also. Keep cheering on our scholars - athletics is a big commitment and we are so proud! Special thanks to all of our coaches for the great season.

Additionally, BA's Knowledge Bowl took 8th out of 24 teams at regions and looks forward to moving up next year. FFA hosted a great celebration week and has several individuals and groups moving forward with Regional or State competitions. Middle School robotics will be competing at State this weekend - GO CARDINALS!

2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $213,400+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent, live and dessert auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.

Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle ticket.
Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Watch for details coming home! Any student contributing an item or money to the class basket will get a dress-down pass that can be utilized on any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

UPCOMING EVENTS: BA Basketball play off games and additional events are online. Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar

March 3: Winter Band/Choir Concert, Prom Fish Fry @ American Legion
March 4: MS Robotics @ State
March 6: Maintenance Staff Appreciation Day
March 7: CIS History Field Trip to U of MN
March 8: Student of the Month, 7:30am, Cafeteria
March 9: The Signery post prom fundraiser @ Bashers 6:30-8:30pm
March 10: END OF 3RD QUARTER
March 14: Junior Retreat, Basilleos Dining Night Out for post prom
March 16:
- Cannon River Driving School registration deadline. See info below.
- History Day Regionals
March 17:
- SADD $ Dress Down for Feed My Starving Children
- DMCC Youth Ministry Lifeline event registration deadline-see info below, register HERE
- DMCS Scholarship Night-see info below
March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
March 21: Reconciliation
March 23: 9th and 10th Grade Retreat Rescheduled
March 24: Prom Dress Down Day $$
March 27-31st: SPRING BREAK - No School
April 4: Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Search by date and sign up to give HERE.
April 15: BABS Gala. All info found HERE.

REMINDERS:

CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! We are excited to offer new electives for next year! Mr. Uphus has begun working with rising high school scholars to register for classes, with forms due by Friday, March 3. Find the 2023-2024 Course Guide and registration forms under Quick Links on our website HERE.
ATTENDANCE: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team, immediately. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.
HIRING FOR 2023-24: We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 334-3948 and ask for Mindy.

KUDOS: FFA for a wonderful staff breakfast last Monday and Ag Day celebration last Friday. What a great way to celebrate your club!

Please join me in praying the DMCS Miraculous Medals prayer each Monday and praying for scholars during Lent.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

RaiseRight/SCRIP March Update: You still have time to add to your SCRIP tuition account. All purchases made through RaiseRight will accrue through May 16 and your annual credit will be applied to your tuition agreement in June. Find the March newsletter with news and program updates HERE.

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

Spring Sports Registration:

Bethlehem Academy sponsors its own girls fastpitch softball program. Practices for softball may begin March 13. Girls in grades 6-12 may participate. Participants must complete the online registration form, have a valid sports physical clearance on file at the school and pay the $140 participation fee.

Bethlehem Academy has cooperative programs with Faribault Public Schools for baseball, track & field and golf. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information. (Faribault Falcons registration page). Payment of activity fees is done online through the Faribault Public Schools InfiniteCampus portal. Please contact Shawn Behrens in the Faribault Activities Office (sbehrens@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6210) for setting up your InfiniteCampus account. Note: Select the activity fee for your child's age (not team level)

Driver’s Ed @ BA Register by March 16: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.

DMCC Summer Programs: Great opportunities this summer through the Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth groups, including Totus Tuus and the high school Steubenville Conference. See the flyer below; learn more and sign up at this link.

Student Volunteer Opportunities: Ruth's House is looking for high school students to help with child care, after school until 5 or 6pm. Contact Carrie Hackney at carrieh@ruthshousemn.org or 507.334.5043. Mill City is looking for volunteers to do activities with residents. Contact Melissa.Spinler@twsl.com. ;

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)

Juniors & Seniors: ACT Exams: Find ACT college test dates and registration deadlines at this LINK. SAT Testing: Find SAT college test dates and registration deadlines HERE.

DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Register at https://forms.gle/DCbiXH3uqNUGHjii6 by March 17 for the Lifeline DMCC Youth Ministry event:

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

Family Focus, 2/24/23

02/28/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2022-23, February 2023

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

February 24, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Minnesota winter returned! The online learning classes kept students on target with objectives and homework to keep them on track this week as we draw closer to the end of 3rd quarter. Thank you for your help in supporting online learning schedules. Our FFA officers hosted a BA Staff breakfast on Tuesday and closed our week with FFA Ag Olympics - Kudos to our officers and members, and Mr. Johnson for this great focus on Agriculture and FFA!

MARCH 1 - ONLINE CONFERENCES: Our staff looks forward to talking with our parents on March 1 during online conferences. Please remember to sign up by Tuesday, Feb 28 at 1pm if you would like to talk with your scholar's teacher(s). Remember, these are zoom only.

CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! We are excited to offer new electives for next year! Mr. Uphus has begun working with rising high school scholars to register for classes, with forms due by Friday, March 3. Find the 2023-2024 Course Guide and registration forms under Quick Links on our website HERE.

2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $211,100+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.

BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent, live and dessert auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.

Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle ticket.
Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Watch for details coming home! Any student contributing an item or money to the class basket will get a dress-down pass that can be utilized on any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

BA & DMCS 2023-24 CALENDAR: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

UPCOMING EVENTS: BA Basketball play off games and additional events are online.

Feb 27: CloseUp DC and NYC parent meeting, 7pm, Mr. Wollin's room
Feb 28: Track & Field student meeting, 3pm in Cafeteria
March 1:
- P/T Conferences via Zoom, 4pm-8pm, Sign up HERE
- Trap team student meeting, 3pm in Cafeteria
- "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" auditions, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Ms. Kohl's Room.
March 2: BAAA Easter Flower Order deadline.
- "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" auditions, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Ms. Kohl's Room.
March 3: Winter Band/Choir Concert
March 4: MS Robotics @ State
March 17:
- DMCC Youth Ministry Lifeline event registration deadline-see info below, register HERE
- DMCS Scholarship Night-see info below
March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
April 4: Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Search by date and sign up to give HERE.

REMINDERS:

Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team, immediately. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.

KUDOS: Congratulations to our wrestlers on their team success and good luck in individual section competition starting today! Good luck as well to our swimmers, hockey players, and basketball players as section play continues! Come out and cheer on the boys hockey tonight in New Prague, individual wrestlers in tournament today, swimmers at the meet today, and on Monday, BA girls basketball at Rochester Mayo Civic Center vs Grand Meadow.

Please join me in praying for the victims and families impacted by the recent earth quake in Turkey and Syria. In addition, continue to pray for our scholars and staff.

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

ALL BA UPDATE
Introducing Jolene Beske for 2023-24: I’m excited to be the new Business teacher at BA and share my love of all things business! I have a BS in Business Administration from SW MN State University and a Masters in Organizational Management from Concordia, St. Paul. I currently co-own TRB Electric, LLC with my husband Tyler and have been a substitute teacher at BA for 9 years. I have two children, Aubrey (’20) and Ava (’24), and a very handsome grandson, Bowen. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, scrapbooking, camping, reading & cheering on the MN Vikings.

Annual Easter Flower Fundraiser: Order by March 2! Lilies, mums and pansies, oh my! The Bethlehem Academy Activities Association (BAAA) annual Easter flower fundraiser is now online. The BAAA will receive 30% of all plant sales, with proceeds going to offset the costs of stuent athletics and activities. Find the link to order HERE. Click HERE for the flyer & QR code. Store ID = 440; seller's name = BA. Orders must be completed by 10 pm on Thursday, March 2. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Products will be available for pick up April 4 & 5 after school. Questions? Please contact Clarice DeGrood or at 507-838-8073. Thank you for your support!

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.

Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)

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

Family Focus 2-16-23

02/17/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2022-23, February 2023

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

February 16, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Happy President's Day Weekend! I hope the long weekend brings you welcome rest and gives scholars an opportunity to catch up on homework or school projects. The winter season is busy with active sports schedules, academic competitions and programs, and performance events. This past week our Knowledge Bowl and Robotics competed, Honor Band, Choir and Art performed/exhibited, and BA and Coop sports begin completing their regular season. BA staff look forward to cheering on teams at sections and are sending off the Emerald's Dance Team to State today!

CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! We are excited to offer new electives for next year! Mr. Uphus will begin working with rising high school scholars next week to begin registering for classes, with forms due by Friday, March 3.

DON'T FORGET! 2023-24 EARLY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE TUESDAY, Feb. 22! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 (next Wednesday!) to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Remember, you do not need to have your taxes done to fill out the financial aid form. It can be filled out with your 2021 tax documents, but 2022 W2s are needed. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $210,900+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Or do you make a fancy dessert? We are looking for a few more desserts for our silent, dessert auction. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.

BA & DMCS 2023-24 CALENDAR: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.

Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
Feb. 21: FFA Week begins - FFA $ Dress Down: dress in blue & gold!
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, 10:30am 60 min Mass
Feb 22: Early enrollment, financial aid deadline
Feb. 22 & 23: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Auditions
Feb 23: Grade 9 & 10 retreat
March 1: P/T Conferences via Zoom, 4pm-8pm
March 2: BAAA Easter Flower Order deadline
March 3: Winter Band/Choir Concert
March 4: MS Robotics @ State

REMINDERS:

Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.

KUDOS: Congratulations to our Emerald participants, to all seniors honored at their senior sport night, and to our Robotics and Knowledge Bowl Teams on their recent competition events.

Please join me in praying for the victims and families impacted by the recent earth quake in Turkey and Syria. In addition, continue to pray for our scholars and staff.

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

ALL BA UPDATE
Spring Play Auditions: The Theatre Club will be holding auditions for the spring play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Feb 22 & 23 from 3-4:30pm in Mrs. Kohl's room. Interested scholars can pick up audition packets in the office. Questions? Contact Patrick Braucher at pbraucher@bacards.org.

Annual Easter Flower Fundraiser: Order by March 2! The Bethlehem Academy Activities Association (BAAA) annual Easter flower fundraiser is now online! The BAAA will receive 30% of all plant sales, with proceeds going to offset the costs of athletic uniforms, choir robes, Robotics fees, and more. Find the link to order HERE. Click HERE for the flyer & QR code. Store ID = 440; seller's name = BA. Orders must be completed by 10 pm on Thursday, March 2. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Products will be available for pick up April 4 & 5 after school. Questions? Please contact Clarice DeGrood or at 507-838-8073. Thank you for your support!

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS. Our District Code is FCS-MN.

Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.

BA Family Directory: The 2022-2023 Family Directory is available for pickup in the BA front office to all families who have paid their $30 Home and School dues. Still have to pay? Use the Home and School Venmo link here:

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)

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

Family Focus 2-10-23

02/14/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

February 2023, 2022-23

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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)

February 10, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Praying together each week is a blessing. This week we prayed for those impacted by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Beginning our day in prayer truly focuses us on spiritual growth and connects us to prayer needs of ourselves and others. If you have prayer requests, please let me know. I also remind you that several parents gather weekly for prayer at school. Please reach out to join them at: Parents Praying.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: Prayer truly makes a difference in the lives of our scholars and staff. Share this difference with others and bring them to our Open House on Sunday, Feb. 12. See details below.

2023-24 EARLY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE - Feb. 22! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 (less than 2 weeks away!) to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Remember, you do not need to have your taxes done to fill out financial aid forms. They can be filled out with your 2021 tax documents, but 2022 W2s are needed. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.

LOOKING AHEAD/NEW ELECTIVES! As we begin planning for next year, we look forward to expanding the courses we offer including new electives in: business, music theory and history. Our full curriculum manual will be available for scholars and families in the next few weeks.

SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS: We continue to hear and experience inappropriate use of social media and apps of our scholars. Please be sure to monitor social media accounts and limit internet access at home. Most recently, we are hearing concerns with the Yik Yak app (more info HERE). Visit online resources for parents on how to support your scholar's tech & social media use: (Parent Info) and (Impact on Teens)

Welcome Middle School Counselor, Katie Smith!
My name is Katie Smith and the new counselor at both BA and DMCS. I am a graduate from St Cloud State University where I played D1 hockey and received my Bachelors degree in psychology. I got my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Studies from the University of Saint Mary’s in Fargo, North Dakota, where I lived for about 13 years before moving back to my hometown of Rosemount. I am married to my wonderful husband Eric, and we have 2 boys, Weston who is 10 and Afinnis who is 8; 3 dogs Una, Jax and Magnum; and one cat named Steve. I enjoy being outdoors, reading, cooking, baking and of course all things hockey. I have a diverse work history supporting students and really love working in schools. I'm so excited to provide support to students around emotional, behavioral, and relationship skills.

FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive is at $210,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Or do you make a fancy dessert? We are looking for a few more desserts for our silent, dessert auction. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.

BA & DMCS 2023-24 CALENDAR: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar.

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.

Feb 10 & 11: Gopher Conference Band/Choir/Art Honors Concert, Maple River
Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Registration recommended HERE, walk-ins welcome.
Feb 13-16: 8th Grade @ Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
Feb 14: Prom $ Dress Down Day
Feb 16: 1pm WIN schedule
Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
Feb. 21: FFA Week begins - come dress in farmer style!
Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, 10:30am 60 min Mass
Feb 22: Early enrollment, financial aid deadline
Feb. 22 & 23: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Auditions
Feb 23: Grade 10-11 retreat

REMINDERS:

Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.
ROBOTICS HELP NEEDED: We are looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
SUPPORT FOOD PACK: We encourage you to help support the food pack with a donation to "Feed My Starving" children at: (Food Pack Gift). Thank you for your support!

KUDOS: Congratulations to this month's math and science, "Students of the Month!" Check out their spotlight on Facebook. Also, special congratulations to Caitlyn and Megan Cina who competed at the Regional Spelling Bee in Rochester.

Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!

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

ALL BA UPDATE
Candy Grams: Student council will be selling candy grams before school on Monday morning. The cost of candy grams is $2. They will be delivered Tuesday, Feb 14.

Annual Easter Flower Fundraiser Now Open! The Bethlehem Academy Activities Association (BAAA) annual Easter flower fundraiser is now online! The BAAA will receive 30% of all plant sales, with proceeds going to offset the costs of athletic uniforms, choir robes, Robotics fees, and more. Find the link to order HERE. Click HERE for the flyer & QR code. Store ID = 440; seller's name = BA. Orders must be completed by 10 pm on Thursday, March 2. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Products will be available for pick up April 4 & 5 after school. Questions? Please contact Clarice DeGrood or at 507-838-8073. Thank you for your support!

Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS. Our District Code is FCS-MN.

Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.

Spring Play Auditions: The Theatre Club will be holding auditions for the spring play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Feb 22 & 23 from 3-4:30pm in Mrs. Kohl's room. Interested scholars can pick up audition packets in the office. Questions? Contact Patrick Braucher at pbraucher@bacards.org.

BA Family Directory: The 2022-2023 Family Directory is available for pickup in the BA front office to all families who have paid their $30 Home and School dues. Still have to pay? Use the Home and School Venmo link here:

Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!

Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

High School Reminders:

After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)

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

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