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Family Focus 8/18/23

08/23/2023

Kris Sauer

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)

August 18, 2023

Dear BA Families: 
Welcome Back! Our BA teachers return on Monday with a full week of workshops planned to prepare for a fantastic school year. We are excited to welcome returning and new scholars to BA. With new courses and plans for the year in progress, we look forward to a wonderful year together. Go Cardinals!

What's New at BA?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Click HERE to fill out the Youth Discipleship survey. 

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

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