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Family Focus 11/17/23

11/30/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

November 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)

November 17, 2023

Dear BA Families:

As approach Thanksgiving break, we are profoundly blessed to be continuing the Dominican legacy gifted to us by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and extraordinarily grateful for you, our families, as well as our alumni, supporters, and benefactors who make up our school community. Thank you!

Grandparents Day November 21: All grandparents are invited to join us Tuesday, November 21 at 1pm for our Grandparents Day program. Students whose grandparents are unable to attend may invite someone else in their lives to join us or will be "adopted" by students with visiting grandparents. Note that students will be dismissed around 2:30pm following the conclusion of the program (note later dismissal time). Click HERE for a copy of the flyer with more information, including the annual Grandparent's Day baking contest and an optional questionnaire. Parent volunteers needed for reception setup and staffing starting at 11:30. Email Kris Sauer if you are able to help - earn parent service hours!

Here is a look at our schedule for next two weeks:

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

Nov. 19: Paul J. Kim event @ DMCC. Sign up HERE
Nov. 20: Boys basketball season begins
Nov. 21: Grandparents Day, 1pm; early dismissal at 2:30pm
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30: Prom $ Dress Down Day
Dec. 4: Grade 11 retreat
Dec. 5: NHS $ Dress Down Day
Dec. 6: 8th grade parent Wolf Ridge mtg, 6pm, Rm 207
Dec. 7: 1pm WIN Schedule
- Student of the Month, 7:30am, BA Gym
- Prom dining night out at Godfather's, 4-7pm
Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception Mass, 10:30am
Dec 12: Reconciliation, special schedule
Dec. 15: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 10:30am
Dec 17: Band/Choir Christmas Concert, 1:30pm, BA Gym

A reminder that homework help is available for both middle and high school students:

Middle School: 3-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Room 204 with Mrs. Kohl
High School: 3-3:30pm Monday and Wednesday, Room 105 with Ms. Ashley

God's blessings to you on this Thanksgiving - may you enjoy time with family and friends; prayers for all those who have recently lost loved ones; prayers for peace and an end to ongoing world conflicts.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
John Wollersheim, Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus

ALL BA UPDATE

Prom Heggies Pizza Fundraiser: Calling all pizza lovers! The Junior class is hosting a Heggies pizza fundraiser from Nov 17-Dec 1 to raise money for Prom. Place your order with any 11th grade student or click HERE for the order form. Payment by cash or check is required at the time of the order. All orders are due to the school office by 3pm, Fri, Dec 1. Orders placed directly with students will be delivered by the student on Dec 12. Orders placed through the school office will be available for pick up after 3pm Dec 12. Please help us crush our 300 pizza sales goal!

Yearbook Orders! Multimedia student have been working hard on the 2023-2024 yearbook. If you order by 1/26/24, the price is $69 + tax. Click HERE to order online. Please contact Mrs. Kallie Battles at with questions.

Autumn Cash Raffle: Support BA! Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from $2023 to $523. Click HERE for the order form.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Girls and Boys Basketball Registration: Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. The link to register may be found on our athletics website, https://bacardinals.com under the More menu. The activity fee for participating in basketball is $140 per player. The fee may be paid online under the More menu at bacardinals.com, by check or by having the fee added to your tuition account. Student participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file with the school's activities office in order to participate. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam. Sports physical clearance forms are available on bacardinals.com under the More menu. Boys Basketball practices will begin on Monday, November 20.
Basketball Team Apparel:

Girls Basketball Team Store: https://jpwilder.myshopify.com/collections/ba-cardinal-basketball
Boys Basketball Team Store: https://jpwilder.myshopify.com/collections/ba-cardinals-boys-basketball

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Juniors: ACT Test BOGO Offer - Deadline TODAY, Dec 17: Students who pay to register for the December 2023 ACT will receive a discount code that can be used to take another ACT^® test for free. Click HERE for more information.

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
8th Grade Wolf Ridge Parent Meeting: Wednesday, December 6, 6pm in Room 207-208 - Julie Smisek's classrooms. Contact Julie with questions.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Sign up for the Paul J. Kim event here: https://forms.gle/JBBi7v4FQvEr5CKWA

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 11/10/23

11/14/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

November 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:

The Luckow Family asked that we share the message below with all of you:

Please continue to keep the Luckow Family in your prayers.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Nov. 13: Girls basketball season begins
Nov. 14: NHS $ Dress Down Day
Nov. 15: Grade 9 & 10 Retreat, Shieldsville; AP test fees due (see below)
Nov. 19: Paul J. Kim event @ DMCC. Sign up HERE
Nov. 20: Boys basketball season begins
Nov. 21: Grandparents Day, 1pm; early dismissal at 2pm
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break

Thank you Veterans! This morning we held a Veteran's Day ceremony, featuring guest speaker Captain Stephen Uphus, Minnesota Army National Guard and BA School Counselor. Thank you to SADD for planning the ceremony, and to all who participated.

Last Friday we celebrated our long heritage with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and formally transferred the canonical sponsorship of Bethlehem Academy to Dominican Veritas Ministries (DVM). Find a link to the ceremony HERE; Click HERE for a brief description of DVM and what it means for the governance of BA.

Grandparents Day November 21: All grandparents are invited to join us Tuesday, November 21 for a 1pm Grandparents Day program. Students will be dismissed following the conclusion of the program around 2pm.

A reminder that homework help is available for both middle and high school students:

Middle School: 3-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Room 204 with Mrs. Kohl
High School: 3-3:30pm Monday and Wednesday, Room 105 with Ms. Ashley

Continued prayers for the Luckow family and for all members of our community who have lost loved ones this past month.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team

ALL BA UPDATE

Yearbook Orders!: Multimedia student have been working hard on the 2023-2024 yearbook. If you order by next Friday, the cost is $63 + tax; after that the price is $69 + tax through 1/26/2024, So act now and purchase a yearbook before the price goes up! Click HERE to order online. Please contact Mrs. Battles at kallie_battles@bacards.org with questions.

Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from $2023 to $523. Click HERE for the order form.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Girls and Boys Basketball Registration: Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. The link to register may be found on our athletics website, https://bacardinals.com under the More menu. The activity fee for participating in basketball is $140 per player. The fee may be paid online under the More menu at bacardinals.com, by check or by having the fee added to your tuition account. Student participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file with the school's activities office in order to participate. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam. Sports physical clearance forms are available on bacardinals.com under the More menu.

Varsity and JV Girls basketball practices will begin on Monday, November 13. Middle School Girls basketball practices will begin on Tuesday, November 14. Boys Basketball practices will begin on Monday, November 20.

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.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
AP Exam Fees Due Wednesday, Nov. 15: Reminder that AP test registration and payment is due to Mr. Uphus or AP teachers by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 15 (original deadline was Nov 13. Cost for each exam is $98. Reach out to Mr. Uphus with any questions or concerns about payment and ordering.

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

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Sign up for the Paul Kim event here: https://forms.gle/JBBi7v4FQvEr5CKWA

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 11-3-23

11/09/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

November 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:

Thank you for your prayers and support for the Luckow family. It is at times like these that truly demonstrate the power and strength of our BA and DMCS communities. Arrangements have been made for Mitch Luckow’s visitation and funeral. Find a link to his obituary with details HERE. We encourage all families to attend the visitation; BA will be sending flowers on behalf of students and staff. The link to a meal train signup, including other ways to support the family, can be found HERE.

Next Wednesday, Nov. 8, we will follow at 10:30am Mass schedule. We have made special arrangements for the 8^th grade class to attend the funeral; all other students will be in a WIN study period during the scheduled Mass time. A bus will be provided for the 8^th graders. A reminder that this is a regular school day with a special schedule; students wishing to attend separately with their families must email attendance as with any other excused absence.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Nov. 6: Veteran's Day poetry contest deadline-see info below
Nov. 7: Mitch Luckow Visitation, 3-7pm, Boldt Funeral Home
Nov. 8: Mitch Luckow funeral, 10:30am, Divine Mercy Catholic Church, visitation at the church 9:30-10:30am
Nov. 9: FFA Dress Down Day
- Student of the Month, 7:30am, BA gym
- BA Fall Open House for prospective students, 5-7 pm. Help us grow our enrollment! Invite interested students to join us for our Fall Open House. Click HERE to preregister.
Nov. 10: SPECIAL SCHEDULE for 8:15am Veterans Day ceremony and 10:30am Mass Day. Mass Dress Code for students.
Nov. 13: Girls basketball season begins
Nov. 15: Grade 9 & 10 Retreat, Shieldsville
Nov. 20: Boys basketball season begins
Nov. 21: Grandparents Day, 1pm; early dismissal at 2pm
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break

In a transfer of sponsorship ceremony this afternoon, we celebrated our long heritage with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and our new sponsorship through Dominican Veritas Ministries, of which the Sinsinawans are a founding member. Thank you to all our honored guests, Board members, alumni, and parents who attended. We will have more information in our parent email next week.

Good luck to our girls co-op cross country runners, competing at the state tournament tomorrow at 2:45pm. Football and volleyball seasons ended in section play this past week - congratulations to all our student-athletes for their dedication and team work this season! Finally, thank you to all our students, staff, parents, and community members who participate in Tuesday's Trunk or Treat. It was a resounding success.

Prayers for the Luckow family, for our Domincan Sisters of Sinsinawa, for our BA community, and for peace in the war-torn areas of the world.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team

ALL BA UPDATE

Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from $2023 to $523. Click HERE for the order form.

Tastefully Simple Wolf Ridge 8th Grade Fundraiser Orders Due 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
Girls and Boys Basketball Registration: Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. The link to register may be found on our athletics website, https://bacardinals.com under the More menu. The activity fee for participating in basketball is $140 per player. The fee may be paid online under the More menu at bacardinals.com, by check or by having the fee added to your tuition account. Student participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file with the school's activities office in order to participate. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam. Sports physical clearance forms are available on bacardinals.com under the More menu.

Girls basketball practices will begin on Monday, November 13. Boys Basketball practices will begin on Monday, November 20.

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.

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

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 10/27/23

11/02/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

October 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:
Good luck to our student-athletes as they compete in section play & compete @ State! Congratulations to our co-op cross country team runners headed to STATE Nov 4 (2:45pm race time) after finishing 2^nd in the section meet yesterday! Cardinal football play tomorrow at 2pm at Bruce Smith Field, taking on Kenyon-Wanamingo in their 2^nd game of section play - come cheer them on!! Girls volleyball won their section opener last night, beating Lanesboro in straight sets. They will play Tuesday, October 31 at 7:30pm vs Fillmore Central at Rochester Mayo Civic Center. Go, Cardinals!!

Trunk or Treat is Tuesday, Oct. 31: Dress down day and event information below. Volunteer trunks still needed! Due to the cold, we'll have Entrance C open for volunteers to warm up - hot drinks will also be available. Sign up HERE. This is a parent and student volunteer event.

DVM Transfer Ceremony: Please join us next Friday, Nov 3rd at 1pm as we celebrate our historic transition in governance from the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa to Dominican Veritas Ministries and give thanks to the Sisters for all they have done to promote, support, and sustain our mission. Archbishop Hebda and former Principal Sr. Kate Theis will be among our honored guests. Students should dress their best or be in Mass Dress code.

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. 27: MS Dance, 7-9pm; Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23.
Oct 31:
- Jostens Letter Jacket/Class Ring rep taking orders before school; or order online HERE.
- Trunk or Treat Dress Down - bring a $ or bag of candy
- BA/DMCS Trunk or Treat from 4-6pm in the BA parking lot - sign up HERE.
Nov. 1: Special WEDNESDAY 10:30am Mass for All Saints Day
Nov. 2: School Photo Re-takes will be at 8 am at DMCS. Photo forms are available in the front office. If students want re-takes they have to bring their old photos back.
Nov. 3, 1pm (WIN Schedule):
- Dress Your Best or Mass Dress Code Day. Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Special guests include: Archbishop Hebda and former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.
- Senior graduation orders due
Nov. 9: Student of the Month, 7:30am, BA gym
- BA Fall Open House for prospective students, 5-7 pm. Help us grow our enrollment! Invited interested students to join us for our Fall Open House. Click HERE to preregister. Cardinal Visit Days also available.
Nov. 10: Mass Day, Veteran's Day ceremony-Special Schedule, see flyer below for student poetry contest

Please join Pope Francis today, October 27, in a day of prayer for peace.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team

ALL BA UPDATE

Trunk or Treat Dress Down Day Oct. 31: Come in costume or dress down for a dollar or a bag of candy. Proceeds provide candy for our free community Trunk or Treat event. No scary masks or plastic weapons, please. Costumes should be neat, clean, and modest. Hats, leggings, sweats or Birkenstocks with socks 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. Due to the forecasted cold weather, the building will be open for volunteers to take a break and warm up. Hot drinks provided!

Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from $2023 to $523. 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 now: Get your Christmas gift card order in early! Earn money off tuition by buying gift cards for stores you already shop at. Click HERE for info on the RaiseRight gift card tuition incentive program. Contact aluckow@dmcs.cc with questions.

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

Saturday, October 28 - 2pm - Varsity Football Playoff vs. Kenyon-Wanamingo at Bruce Smith Field
Tuesday, October 31 - approx. 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Fillmore Central 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; 2:45pm - Girls Class AA State Cross Country Meet at University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course

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
Attention Seniors! Jostens graduation packets were handed out this week at school or can be picked up in the main office. Graduation orders include your cap & gown for graduation, so make sure to place your order no later than Friday, November 3rd, 2023, online at: https://hub.jostens.com/ls/7ed522a8-6ef6-433e-a669-a571dd80545b/hniAIQ_balUobgfa Any question on graduation items? Email Jostens at paul.moe@jostens.com or call (507) 282-5373.

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

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/

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