Family Focus 10/18/24
10/22/2024
Kris Sauer
October 2024, 2024-25
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October 18, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
We hope you are enjoying this long weekend, taking time for some rest and relaxation with family. We look forward to seeing your renewed and refreshed students on Monday, October 21!
A reminder of our dress code adjustment starting Monday: no shorts, sandals or flip flops may be worn until after spring break in March.Thank you for your help in reminding students of this change!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Wednesday, October 23rd, from 3:45-7:30pm. All 6th grade parents are asked to meet with their son or daughter's homeroom teacher. Click here to sign up for a 10-minute conference with either Ms. Coller or Mrs Cina. Parents of Grade 7-12 students are invited to sign up for 10-minute conferences with individual teachers via this link. All conferences are held in each teacher's classroom. Please note that some of our part-time teachers are only scheduled through 5:30pm. ***Grade 7/8 Parents: Ms. Coller and Ms. Cina are not available for 7th and 8th grade conferences. They will be sharing notes with other middle school teachers to pass along and you may contact them direectly to schedule an alternate date/time. Sign ups close Tuesday, October 22 at 1pm. Click HERE for a map of classrooms (will also be posted @ school). Thank you for partnering with us to advance your student's academic, spiritual, and personal development!
Trunk or Treat, our big community event, is set of October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent and student volunteer hours) at this link. More info below.
Share the good news of BA with family and friends! Our fall prospective student open house is scheduled for November 14 from 5-7pm - encourage families to register at this link; Cardinal visit days begin Tuesday, October 22. Encourage friends and neighbors to check us out! Students can choose a Cardinal visit day at this link.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar
- October 28: Fr. Kevin Kenney Ordination; DMCC is organizing a bus. Get tickets ($30) by Oct 21-see flyer below.
- October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6 pm.
- November 1: All Saints Day K-12 Mass @ DMCC
- November 11: Veteran's Day Program
Please remember to spread the word about our Head of School search! Find the job posting on our website HERE; share broadly to your LinkedIn network (post is HERE) of share today's post on our Facebook page. We are also looking for a part-time (Tuesday/Thursday) Kitchen Assistant. Find the job posting HERE. Thank you!
Kudos to all our student-athletes and good luck as section competition begins ramping up. Congratulations to our girls and boys co-op soccer players. The boys are the Section 1AA runners-up, after a tough double overtime section final that was finally decided in a shootout; the girls team finished with their best season in over a decade! Good luck to our volleyball and football teams as section play begins the week of October 21-more information below.
Prayers please for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton as well for all those in our community who are suffering in any way.
Thank you for your partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
Football Section Playoff Tuesday, October 22, 7pm @ Goodhue: Goodhue has a cashless admission gate, which will continue in the playoffs. There will not be a cash option. All fans should enter through the single gate on the West side of the field by Heritage Park/Pickleball Courts. Tickets may be purchased either: 1) with a credit/debit card at the gate; 2) digitally with your phone (no app required; phone is your ticket). Tickets may be purchased through GoFan at this link: BA @ Goodhue Tickets. Screenshots of tickets will be accepted to make entrance easier for fans attending with different people (ie. those without phones). Goodhue has a free Live Stream for the event which can be accessed at this link: Goodhue Live Stream.
Trunk or Treat October 31 - Our biggest community event of the year is just around the corner and we need your help! Last year 1000 kids trick or treated from decorated car/truck trunks in the BA parking lot. Join us to trick or treat or sign up to host a trunk. Candy donations welcomed - please bring a bag to Parent/Teacher Conferences October 23 or drop one off in the BA Front Office any time. To participate, please register your trunk HERE. (This is a self-report parent volunteer event.) Thank you! A Candy/$ Dress Down Day will be held Thursday, October 31. Students may dress in costumes on Halloween in exchange for a bag of candy and/or dollar. We had 1000 participants last year, so all donations are GREATLY appreciated.
Socktober: SADD's new sock donation drive continues all month. Students can earn service hours for each package donated!
FFA Fruit Sales: FFA is holding their annual fruit and nut sales. Contact Mr. Johnson to connect with one of our FFA students to place an order!
Middle School Dance October 25 - students must sign up by October 21 - click HERE for the form. Parent volunteers needed!
Wolf Ridge Tastefully Simple Fundraiser: 8th graders are raising money for their February Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center trip. Contact Mrs. Smisek to connect and place an order!
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Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities. Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov
Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov. |
Calendars:
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 10/11/24
10/18/2024
Kris Sauer
October 2024, 2024-25
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October 11, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
A short week ahead for the MEA break - NO SCHOOL next Wednesday through Friday, October 16-18, with faculty in workshops on Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend with family!
A reminder of our dress code adjustment following the MEA break: no shorts, sandals or flip flops may be worn until after spring break in March.Thank you for your help in reminding students of this change, effective Monday, October 21!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd, from 3:45-7:30pm. All 6th grade parents are asked to meet with their son or daughter's homeroom teacher. Click here to sign up for a 10-minute conference with either Ms. Coller or Mrs Cina. Parents of Grade 7-12 students are invited to sign up for 10-minute conferences with individual teachers via this link. All conferences are held in each teacher's classroom. Please note that some of our part-time teachers are only scheduled through 5:30pm. Sign ups close October 22 at 1pm. Thank you for partnering with us to advance your student's academic, spiritual, and personal development!
Trunk or Treat, our big community event, is set of October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent and student volunteer hours) at this link. More info below. Our fall prospective student open house is scheduled for November 14 from 5-7pm; Cardinal visit days begin Tuesday, October 22. Encourage friends and neighbors to check us out! Students can join us for a visit day at this link; more open house information to come.
The week ahead:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar
- October 16-18: No School/MEA Break
- October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:45-7:30pm-links to sign up above. Candy donations for our Trunk or Treat event welcomed!
- October 25: 10:30am-NHS induction ceremony at BA Mass; Middle School Dance from 7-9:30pm, hosted by the Junior Class. Sign up by October 21, click HERE for the form
- October 28: Fr. Kevin Kenney Ordination; DMCC is organizing a bus. Get tickets ($30) by Oct 21-see flyer below.
- October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6 pm.
Please remember to spread the word about our Head of School search! Find the job posting on our website HERE; share broadly to your LinkedIn network (post is HERE) of share today's post on our Facebook page. We are also looking for a part-time (Tuesday/Thursday) Kitchen Assistant. Find the job posting HERE. Thank you!
Kudos to all our student-athletes for working hard all season; good luck to our volleyball and football teams as section play begins the week of October 21.
Prayers please for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton as well for all those in our community who are suffering in any way.
Thank you for your partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
Trunk or Treat October 31 - Our biggest community event of the year is just around the corner and we need your help! Last year 1000 kids trick or treated from decorated car/truck trunks in the BA parking lot. Join us to trick or treat or sign up to host a trunk. Candy donations welcomed - please bring a bag to Parent/Teacher Conferences October 23 or drop one off in the BA Front Office any time. To participate, please register your trunk HERE. (This is a self-report parent volunteer event.) Thank you! A Candy/$ Dress Down Day will be held Thursday, October 31. Students may dress in costumes on Halloween in exchange for a bag of candy and/or dollar. We had 1000 participants last year, so all donations are GREATLY appreciated.
Socktober: SADD's new sock donation drive continues all month. Students can earn service hours for each package donated!
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Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities. Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov
Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov. |
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 10/4/24
10/13/2024
Ed Friesen
October 2024, 2024-25
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October 4, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
HOS Search Relaunch: Yesterday we shared a message from the chairs of BA's Board and Head of School Search Committee announcing the relaunch of our search for a new head of school. Find their message and the position prospectus at this link. On Tuesday, a representative from Catholic School Management, the firm helping us with the search, will be on campus to meet with members of the search committee, administration, and a few faculty. Please share news of this position and pray for a successful search.
As we reported last week, the 2023-2024 Annual Report has been published and shared with MNSAA, our accrediting agency, as well as with the BA Board of Directors. Click HERE for a copy of the report; please reach out to either of us with any questions.
Shoes and Socks: Student Group Service Projects: Student Council and SADD are both hosting service drives this month. Next week, October 7-11, Student Council is accepting donations of gently used running/tennis shoes in support of Mrs. Tondryk's Mill Town half marathon next weekend. SADD is collecting socks for the entire month of Socktober - student service hours can be earned by donating. See flyers below for more information.
Study Assistance: As the year progresses, please be aware of academic resources open to your students: Daily math help: Mrs. Allen is available to help all students with math from 7:30am-9:30am Monday through Friday in the 2nd floor student center; Mrs. Kohl offers Homework club from 3pm-4pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons in the old library classroom. Our faculty are available before school at 7:30am and after school until 3:30pm to help your students with questions. Please encourage your sons and daughters to utilize these great resources for their studies!
Events: DMCS is hosting their annual Spooktacular 5k/1mile fun run/walk on October 12. Register to join the fun at this link. Trunk or Treat is set of October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent and student volunteer hours) at this link. More info below.
The week ahead:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar
- October 16-18: No School/MEA Break
- October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:45-7:30pm. Sign up links coming soon.
- October 25: 10:30am-NHS induction ceremony at BA Mass; 7-9:30pm, Middle School Dance hosted by Junior Class, sign up by October 21, click HERE for the form
- October 28: Fr. Kevin Kenney Ordination; DMCC is organizing a bus. Get tickets ($30) by Oct 21.
- October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6 pm.
Prayers please for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene as well for all those in our community who are suffering in any way.
Thank you for your partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
Home & School Parent Directory: Opt Out by Oct 7: We are working on the Home & School Family Directory. If you do NOT want your information published in this directory, please email Gina Yetzer by October 7. The directory will be emailed to parents who have paid their Home & School dues. Scan the QR code if you haven't already paid your dues for the year.
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Trunk or Treat October 31 - Our biggest community event of the year is just around the corner and we need your help! Last year 1000 kids trick or treated from decorated car/truck trunks in the BA parking lot. Join us for trick or treating or sign up to host a trunk. Please bring a candy donation to Parent/Teacher Conferences October 23 or drop any candy donations in the BA Front Office. To participate, please register your trunk HERE. (This is a self-report parent volunteer event.) Thank you!Permanent Host family Needed! Although we have a temporary family, a permanent placement for Rachel, our new South Korean 8th grade girl, is still needed. BA offers tuition credit, fulfillment of the parent service hour requirement, and an all-season athletic pass to host families. Consider hosting this delightful student and give her the gift of a BA education! Contact Kris or Cheryl at PSE with questions or if interested.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Oct 13: Mill Town Marathon student volunteers needed: Are your students looking for service hours? Join in supporting Ms. Tondryk as she runs the Mill Town half marathon on Sunday, Oct 13, by volunteering at the local race! There are various time slots and roles available, from photographer to bicycle pacer to handing out water or race packets. It's a fun way to earn service hours, be part of a lively event, and cheer on Ms. Tondryk! Click HERE to volunteer.
Volleyball & Football Home Games: Help needed to take tickets and work concessions at our fall home football and volleyball games. Find the game sign ups in POINT at: https://pointapp.org/sign-in/. Click HERE for more information on our parent volunteer program. Find directions on how to self-report your hours HERE.
Fall Sports Digital Tickets
Bethlehem Academy and the other members of the Gopher Conference have adopted GoFan as our digital ticketing platform. Get the GoFan app on your mobile device or visit the website https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19536 to buy your tickets in advance. Volleyball and football passes are available as well.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities. Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov
Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov. |
Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/