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Family Focus 9/27/24
10/02/2024
Kris Sauer
September 2024, 2024-25
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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2024-2025)
September 27, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
Homecoming 2024 - What a week! Congratulations to our Homecoming King, Peter Schoolmeesters. Escorted by Mariana Hager, Peter was joined by fellow King candidates Nicholas Archambault (Morgan Wilson), Noah Casper (Anna Tobin), and Cole Goodwin (Kaylee Katra). Proud of them and all our Cardinals this 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.
As the year progresses, please be aware of two resources for 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!
Looking ahead: DMCS is hosting a waffle breakfast this Sunday-see below for the flyer; register to walk/run in the October 12 Spooktacular at this link; be sure to join us in the BA parking lot for the Trunk or Treat community event October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent volunteer hours) at this link.
The week ahead:
Click here for the school picture order form.
May you have a restful and blessed weekend!
In 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.
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.
September 27, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
Homecoming 2024 - What a week! Congratulations to our Homecoming King, Peter Schoolmeesters. Escorted by Mariana Hager, Peter was joined by fellow King candidates Nicholas Archambault (Morgan Wilson), Noah Casper (Anna Tobin), and Cole Goodwin (Kaylee Katra). Proud of them and all our Cardinals this 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.
As the year progresses, please be aware of two resources for 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!
Looking ahead: DMCS is hosting a waffle breakfast this Sunday-see below for the flyer; register to walk/run in the October 12 Spooktacular at this link; be sure to join us in the BA parking lot for the Trunk or Treat community event October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent volunteer hours) at this link.
The week ahead:
Click here for the school picture order form.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar
- October 7: Last day to opt out of the Home & School directory, see below
- October 10: Prom $ Dress Down
- October 12: DMCS Spooktacular walk/run, register HERE
- October 16-18: No School/MEA Break
- October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- October 25: NHS induction ceremony; Middle School Dance hosted by Junior Class
- October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6pm
May you have a restful and blessed weekend!
In 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.
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.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities: 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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Moms in Prayer Group: Enrich your prayer life - all moms are invited to join this fabulous group Tuesdays at 1:45pm at BA in Sr Theresa's office in the basement level (stop in the front office for directions.) |
DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE
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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 9/20/24
09/26/2024
Kris Sauer
September 2024, 2024-25
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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2024-2025)
September 20, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
Our football and volleyball teams have done a great job this week planning Dig Pink and Tackle Cancer events. If you didn't join us for volleyball Tuesday, tonight is a great opportunity to cheer on our Cardinal football team AND help the team TACKLE CANCER. All funds raised will be donated directly to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund. Game time is 7pm at Bruce Smith Field. Thank you for your support of this effort to build community and do good in service for others!
Next week is Homecoming Week! This is a special week full of traditions and events. Please encourage your sons and daughters to participate in activities responsibly, be safe and appropriate, and follow CARDS (Character, Accountability, Decision-Making, Service). We have reminded students of this as well, particularly when it comes to any unsanctioned events. We want this to be fun week for all. Please Note: We discourage middle school students from doing any out-of-school activities. They are invited to dress up and join us for all of the events at school this week as well as the game on Friday. For our high schoolers: a reminder to get permission for any out-of-school "decorating."
Homecoming Week Dress Down/Theme Day Info:
Spirit Fest: Please plan to join our Divine Mercy Catholic Church community to celebrate Spirit Fest tomorrow. Loads of activities from live music to great food to Mass, an outdoor movie, loads of activities and fireworks to end the evening! MANY volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help - up to 5 hours will count towards your BA parent service hour requirement. Thank you!
The week ahead:
May you have a restful and blessed weekend!
In partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
Permanent Host family Needed! Although we have a temporary family, a permanent placement for Harang 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.
September 20, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
Our football and volleyball teams have done a great job this week planning Dig Pink and Tackle Cancer events. If you didn't join us for volleyball Tuesday, tonight is a great opportunity to cheer on our Cardinal football team AND help the team TACKLE CANCER. All funds raised will be donated directly to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund. Game time is 7pm at Bruce Smith Field. Thank you for your support of this effort to build community and do good in service for others!
Next week is Homecoming Week! This is a special week full of traditions and events. Please encourage your sons and daughters to participate in activities responsibly, be safe and appropriate, and follow CARDS (Character, Accountability, Decision-Making, Service). We have reminded students of this as well, particularly when it comes to any unsanctioned events. We want this to be fun week for all. Please Note: We discourage middle school students from doing any out-of-school activities. They are invited to dress up and join us for all of the events at school this week as well as the game on Friday. For our high schoolers: a reminder to get permission for any out-of-school "decorating."
Homecoming Week Dress Down/Theme Day Info:
- Students must wear themed attire or come to school in the normal dress code.
- If dressing in the theme for the day:
- Athletic shorts of a modest length (mid-thigh) may be worn if following the theme of the day.
- Leggings may be worn with shorts, skirts or dresses fitting the theme. If wearing a theme-appropriate top with leggings, the top must be long. It cannot be cropped or waist-length.
- No Faribault busing! The public schools do not have school. The BA van will run as scheduled.
- Students must come to school in the morning. We will take attendance following morning announcements and then board buses for Mass at DMCC. DO NOT send your child directly to Divine Mercy.
- The dress down theme for Friday is Cardinal spirit wear. Because we will attend Mass, students may not wear shorts, leggings, or hats on Friday. Jeans (dress code appropriate) on this Mass Day are acceptable.
- Middle school students will be dismissed at approximately 1:45pm, following the departure of the parade vehicles for the DMCC campus.
- High school students will return in parade vehicles at the conclusion of the parade and be dismissed from there at approximately 2:30pm.
Spirit Fest: Please plan to join our Divine Mercy Catholic Church community to celebrate Spirit Fest tomorrow. Loads of activities from live music to great food to Mass, an outdoor movie, loads of activities and fireworks to end the evening! MANY volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help - up to 5 hours will count towards your BA parent service hour requirement. Thank you!
The week ahead:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar
- October 2: Student of the Month, 7:30am BA gym
- October 3: Picture Day
- October 10: Prom $ Dress Down
- October 12: DMCS Spooktacular
- October 16-18: No School/MEA Break
- October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- October 25: NHS induction ceremony; MS Dance
- October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6pm
May you have a restful and blessed weekend!
In partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
Permanent Host family Needed! Although we have a temporary family, a permanent placement for Harang 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.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities: Divine Mercy Catholic Church is hosting their annual Spirit Fest event tomorrow - Saturday, September 21. BA parents who volunteer at this event can earn up to 5 BA parent service hours. Click HERE for the link to sign up. 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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Moms in Prayer Group: Enrich your prayer life - all moms are invited to join this fabulous group Tuesdays at 1:45pm at BA in Sr Theresa's office in the basement level (stop in the front office for directions.) |
DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE
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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 9/13/24
09/19/2024
Kris Sauer
2024-25, September 2024
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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2024-2025)
September 13, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
It was indeed a GREAT week to be a Cardinal! On Wednesday, September 11, we took a break from routine to gather together in prayer in remembrance of the events of 9/11. From there, every class went out into the community for several hours of volunteering. The joy on your sons and daughters faces as they served others was inspiring. Thank you for your partnership in their education focused on the Dominican values of prayer, study, commmunity and service!
Next week our football and volleyball teams continue coming together as a community to serve. The girls will host a DIG PINK event at their September 17th home volleyball games and the boys will host a TACKLE CANCER event at their home football game on September 20. Students will have a dress down day ($1 for pink, sweatpants; $2 for hats) on Tuesday, September 17. All proceeds go to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund. Please participate and support our student-athletes as you are able!
Middle School Parents: Next week, Sept 16-19, begins our Fall NWEA MAP testing. Please help your son or daughter understand that working through these assessments and trying their hardest is important so that we can have accurate data. Thank you for helping them get a good night’s sleep as well. Note that students who miss a test due to schedules or illness will have a chance for a make up exam.
Spirit Fest: Please plan to join our Divine Mercy Catholic Church community to celebrate Spirit Fest, their annual fall event Saturday, Sept 21. Loads of activities from live music to great food to Mass, an outdoor movie, loads of activities and fireworks to end the evening! MANY volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help - up to 5 hours will count towards your BA parent service hour requirement. Thank you!
Homecoming is just two weeks away! Congratulations to our 2024 Court candidates: Nicholas Archambault, Noah Casper, Cole Goodwin, and Peter Schoolmeesters. Order your homecoming t-shirts by 3pm Monday, September 16. Click HERE for an order form. See below for themed dress days September 23-27 and homecoming activities on September 27, including the pep fest, coronation, and parade (new route this year). Go, Cardinals - Wrangle the Wildcats!
In other highlights: While we have a temporary family, we are still looking for a permanent host family for an accepted 8th grade girl from So Korea. Please consider opening your home to this student! Find more information below. The Vex IQ Robotics program begins with practices on September 16. This is great club open to all BA students. Click HERE for the registration form and more information.
Finally, NO homework club next week, September 16-19.
The week ahead:
May you have a restful and blessed weekend!
In partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
September 13, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardians:
It was indeed a GREAT week to be a Cardinal! On Wednesday, September 11, we took a break from routine to gather together in prayer in remembrance of the events of 9/11. From there, every class went out into the community for several hours of volunteering. The joy on your sons and daughters faces as they served others was inspiring. Thank you for your partnership in their education focused on the Dominican values of prayer, study, commmunity and service!
Next week our football and volleyball teams continue coming together as a community to serve. The girls will host a DIG PINK event at their September 17th home volleyball games and the boys will host a TACKLE CANCER event at their home football game on September 20. Students will have a dress down day ($1 for pink, sweatpants; $2 for hats) on Tuesday, September 17. All proceeds go to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund. Please participate and support our student-athletes as you are able!
Middle School Parents: Next week, Sept 16-19, begins our Fall NWEA MAP testing. Please help your son or daughter understand that working through these assessments and trying their hardest is important so that we can have accurate data. Thank you for helping them get a good night’s sleep as well. Note that students who miss a test due to schedules or illness will have a chance for a make up exam.
Spirit Fest: Please plan to join our Divine Mercy Catholic Church community to celebrate Spirit Fest, their annual fall event Saturday, Sept 21. Loads of activities from live music to great food to Mass, an outdoor movie, loads of activities and fireworks to end the evening! MANY volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help - up to 5 hours will count towards your BA parent service hour requirement. Thank you!
Homecoming is just two weeks away! Congratulations to our 2024 Court candidates: Nicholas Archambault, Noah Casper, Cole Goodwin, and Peter Schoolmeesters. Order your homecoming t-shirts by 3pm Monday, September 16. Click HERE for an order form. See below for themed dress days September 23-27 and homecoming activities on September 27, including the pep fest, coronation, and parade (new route this year). Go, Cardinals - Wrangle the Wildcats!
In other highlights: While we have a temporary family, we are still looking for a permanent host family for an accepted 8th grade girl from So Korea. Please consider opening your home to this student! Find more information below. The Vex IQ Robotics program begins with practices on September 16. This is great club open to all BA students. Click HERE for the registration form and more information.
Finally, NO homework club next week, September 16-19.
The week ahead:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar
- September 21: Spirit Fest at Divine Mercy Catholic Church - Volunteer HERE - parents can earn up to 5 service hours!
- September 22-23: Senior class retreat
- September 23-27: Homecoming Week: Wrangle the Wildcats! See below for themed dress down days and more information.
- September 27: BA homecoming events; Middle School dismissed at 1:45pm; High School dismissed following the parade at 2:45pm.
- October 2: Student of the Month, 7:30am BA gym
- October 3: Picture Day!
- October 12: Spooktacular
- October 16-18: No School/MEA Break
May you have a restful and blessed weekend!
In partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School
ALL BA UPDATES
Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer Dress Down Day & Events: BA volleyball and BA football are again participating in the Randy Shaver Tackle Cancer & Dig Pink fundraiser. BA volleyball will raise funds at their home game on Tuesday, September 17th. BA football will raise funds at their home game on Friday, September 20th. There will also be a $1 dress down day on Tuesday, September 17th. Please join us at the games for additional opportunities at each of the events to participate in raising funds for Cancer Research.*Proceeds from the events, t-shirt and hoodie sales, and the dress down day will all be donated to the Randy Shaver Cancer Fund.*
Homecoming Week 2024: T-shirt orders are due by 3pm Monday!! Click HERE for an order form. BA will celebrate Homecoming Week September 23-27. Students are encouraged to follow the dress theme for each day. Note that students not participating in the theme should follow the dress code. Friday, September 27th will begin with Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (139 Mercy Drive) followed by buddy activities with Divine Mercy Catholic School. All are invited to attend the noon pep fest and coronation in BA's Van Orsow Auditorium. The homecoming parade will follow. This year's parade will go from BA out to DMCS instead of through downtown Faribault. The Homecoming Dance for high school students (a mixer-type dance) will be held in the BA gym following the football game until 11:30pm. PARENTS! Join us at Corks & Pints after the game for your own event - 1st 100 in the door receive $1 off their first beverage!
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities: Divine Mercy Catholic Church is hosting their annual Spirit Fest event Saturday, September. BA parents who volunteer at this event can earn up to 5 BA parent service hours. Click HERE for the link to sign up. 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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Moms in Prayer Group: Enrich your prayer life - all moms are invited to join this fabulous group Tuesdays at 1:45pm at BA in Sr Theresa's office in the basement level (stop in the front office for directions.) |
High School Updates
Juniors: Sign up for the PSAT by 9/17! BA will be offering an opportunity for 11th graders to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) in October (21-25, date TBD). Associated costs will be covered by BA. The PSAT is a test designed to help high school sophomores and juniors prepare for the SAT. The PSAT can also gauge your aptitude for other national tests and inform which areas you'll need to focus your studying on. It also affords a student the opportunity to earn a scholarship and the prestigious title of National Merit Scholar if they perform well enough. If interested, please fill out the form at this link by Tuesday, September 17. Parents or students are also encouraged to reach out to our school counselor in person or Nathan_Bienias@bacards.org. Information on the scholarship program can be found HERE.
Senior parents: Zoom prayer event September 17 for your senior. Click HERE to register. See flyer below (updated QR code)
DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE
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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/