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Family Focus 12-8-23

12/13/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

December 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)

December 10, 2023

Dear BA Families:

We gathered Friday at Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Wednesday the Intercultural Club distributed Dutch Speculaas cookies to students to celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas; next week we continue our Advent preparations for the birth of Jesus with reconciliation. It is such a joy to have the opportunity to live out our faith in these ways as a school community!

Financial Update: Have you purchased a cash raffle ticket yet? We are 2 weeks away from our drawing on December 21. Get your $25 ticket and help us hit our goal to sell 400 tickets. Our Annual Fund goal is to raise $255,000 for operating expenses not covered by tuition. Consider a year end gift and donate HERE.

Host Family Needed for January 2024: We have a 6th grade South Korean boy who wants to join us for the 2nd semester (January 2024). His English is very strong, he loves basketball but is allergic to cats. Please consider opening your home to this student! Monthly stipend and tuition credit provided. Contact Kris for information and details.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Dec. 9: Mission Trip Movie Night, DMCS gym, 6:30pm, see info below
Dec. 12: Reconciliation, special schedule
Dec. 13: SADD's Ugly Christmas Sweater $$ Dress Down
Dec. 15: Rome Trip Candy Gram orders due
Dec. 15: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 10:30am
Dec. 16: Chad Johnson Post-Prom event, see flyer below
Dec. 17: Band/Choir Christmas Concert, 1:30pm, BA Gym
Dec. 20: BA-hosted Red Cross Blood Drive, 9am-2pm, at DMCC Sign up HERE
Dec 19-21: High School Finals, see below for schedule
Dec. 21: 1pm dismissal -
Dec. 21: Crooked Pint Dining Night Out for Post-Prom
Dec. 22-Jan. 3: Christmas Break
Jan 4, 2024: 1st day of Semester 2

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

Finally, we say goodbye today to Tammy Donahue, who has served on our lunch team for the past seven years. Our thanks and best wishes to Tammy - she will be missed!

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

ALL BA UPDATE

Parent Help Needed! We are currently in the last 3 weeks of our Autumn Cash Raffle. Our budget is to raise $10,000 through this fundraiser. Please help us reach our goal and purchase at least ONE $25 ticket. Drawing to be held Dec. 21, with cash prizes of $2023, $1023, and $523 for the lucky winners. Click HERE to order your ticket today!
Help Sell Raffle Tickets! Parent and student volunteers are needed after all DMCC Masses this month and at the Dec 16 Chad Johnson event to sell raffle tickets. This is a parent and student service hour opportunity. Sign up HERE.

Rome Pilgrimage June 7-18, 2024: 10 participants needed or trip will cancel! More high school students or adults are needed for our 2024 Pilgrimage to Rome! Highlights of the trip will include St. Peter’s Basilica mass and tour, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Church of St. Francis, and Michelangelo’s David. Cost for trip is $3,995 which includes airfare, accommodations, transportation in Rome and to Assisi and Florence, as well as most meals. Please contact Ms. Caryn Coller (ccoller@bacards.org) for more details or student permission slip. Find the link to our travel company with more info here: Ciaoromatravel.com.

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

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Parent Volunteers needed for home basketball games:

Click HERE for the girls basketball game sign up
Click HERE for the boys basketball game sign up

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Semester 1 High School Finals Schedule

Post-Prom Planning Meeting: Wednesday, January 10, 5:30pm in the BA Cafeteria. All junior class parents encouraged to attend!

Drivers Training @ BA: Cannon River Driving School is hosting driver's training for interested students the weeks of March 11 and March 18, 2024. Classes will run Monday-Friday from 3:15-6:30pm at BA. Cost $125/student. Registration closes March 8; at least 10 student must enroll to run the course at BA. Register for class and behind the wheel at this link; register for class only here. Contact Denise at deniseruegercmt@yahoo.com with questions.

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

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

Register for the Eucharistic Congress here: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/4cb0329e-b079-490f-a808-16c9d3c1d5b6

COMMUNITY NEWS
Faribault Soccer Summer Programs: Registration is now open for summer soccer leagues and camp opportunities through Shattuck-St. Mary's. Click here for more information in both English and Spanish.

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 12/1/23

12/07/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

December 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:

This Sunday begins the Advent season and with it, the opportunity to center our thoughts on hope. As Fr. Mike Schmitz says in this video, advent "is a season of devout and joyful preparation for the coming of Jesus." At BA, we have added Advent wreaths to our classrooms and hallways, and the manger is set up in our lobby as we await the birth of Jesus. Special morning prayers, reconciliation, and special Masses to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe are among the ways we will prepare for the season.

Thank you to all our grandparents who joined us November 21! The gym was packed with joyful faces and students and grandparents joined in a prayer service, special activities, and tours of the school. We are indeed blessed!

Fundraising update: We are 3 weeks away from our Autumn Cash Raffle drawing. We are halfway to our goal of raising $10,000 through this fundraiser. Get your $25 ticket today and help us reach $10k by Dec. 21!! Our Annual Fund goal is to raise $255,000 for the general operations of the school, with $137,849 received so far. Consider a year end gift and donate HERE.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Dec. 2: DMCC HS Youth Group devotions & movie night, 6-10pm (see flyer below)
Dec. 4: Grade 11 retreat
Dec. 5: NHS $ Dress Down Day
- DMCC Advent Penance Fair, 3-6:30pm (see below)
Dec. 6: BABS planning meeting, 4pm
- 8th grade parent Wolf Ridge mtg, 6pm, Rm 207
Dec. 7: 1pm WIN Schedule
- Student of the Month, 7:30am, BA Gym
- Dec. 7: Prom dining night out at Godfather's, 4-7pm

Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception Mass, 10:30am (parish collection)
Dec. 9: Mission Trip Movie Night, DMCS gym, 6:30pm
Dec. 12: Reconciliation, special schedule
Dec. 15: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 10:30am
Dec. 17: Band/Choir Christmas Concert, 1:30pm, BA Gym
Dec. 20: BA-hosted Red Cross Blood Drive, 9am-2pm, at DMCC Sign up HERE
Dec. 21: 1pm dismissal
Dec. 22-Jan. 3: Christmas Break
Jan 4, 2024: 1st day of Semester 2

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

Finally, we are looking for a new kitchen assistant, Mon-Fri, 7:30am-1:30pm. Contact John Wollersheim or Kris Sauer with questions, find the position description HERE.

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

ALL BA UPDATE

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.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Parent Volunteers needed for home basketball games:

Click HERE for the girls basketball game sign up
Click HERE for the boys basketball game sign up

Basketball Team Apparel:

Boys Basketball Team Store: https://jpwilder.myshopify.com/collections/ba-cardinals-boys-basketball - Store closes Sunday Night!

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Drivers Training @ BA: Cannon River Driving School is hosting driver's training for interested students the weeks of March 11 and March 18, 2024. Classes will run Monday-Friday from 3:15-6:30pm at BA. Cost $125/student. Registration closes March 8; at least 10 student must enroll to run the course at BA. Registration information coming soon.

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

Register for the Eucharistic Congress here: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/4cb0329e-b079-490f-a808-16c9d3c1d5b6

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 11/17/23

11/30/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

November 2023, 2023-24

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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

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.

Girls JO Volleyball Registration Meeting: Sunday, November 26, 7pm in the BA Cafeteria. Open to all 6th-11th grade girls. Find the flyer with more information and the link to register HERE.

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/

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