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Family Focus 3-10-23
03/13/2023
Kris Sauer
March 2023, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
March 10, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Prayers during Lent. I pray that your Lenten journey is blessed and you experience renewal as you prepare for Easter. This week our scholars gathered for Mass with Fr. Clayton and Stations of the Cross today with Fr. Powers. Next week we will have a 11th grade class retreat.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHOIR & BAND! Both participated in a District Music Festival in Pine Island this past Wednesday. The choir earned a "Superior" rating with our young band earning an "Excellent" rating - just two points shy of the highest ranking. We are so proud of our new teachers, our gifted scholars, and the growth in these programs!
BABS 2023: I want to personally invite you to join us in celebrating the school year at BABS - a Red & Black Gala! We are changing it up this year, with a cocktail hour, buffet dinner and live entertainment and want you to join us as we continue to support our scholars. All of the details, including ways for you to support BABS, attend, or volunteer, are below. Classes are also collecting grade level items for a Silent Auction Class Basket - see the details below.
Wolf Ridge Thank You! Julie Smisek, middle school science teacher, and the eighth grade students would like to thank the Faribault Knights of Columbus #889 for a generous donation. The Faribault KC’s donated $1000 to the eighth grade class to help defray the cost of their bus for their winter field trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Students do fundraise during the fall and winter for this trip, but with increasing transportation costs, this generous donation helped to offset additional costs. Additionally, we wish to thank all of our teachers and parent chaperones!
2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to re-enroll and complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the TADS form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if you help with this.
FUNDRAISER UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $213,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent, live and dessert auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
- Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle tickets.
- Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Any student contributing an item or money to the class basket will get a dress-down pass that can be utilized on any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
- BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar
- March 10: END OF 3RD QUARTER
- March 13:
- Senior Open Campus Forms Due. Click HERE.
- Post Prom meeting, 6 p.m., BA Cafeteria
- Play practice begins, 6 p.m.
- March 14:
- 11th Grade Class Retreat
- Basilleo's Dining Night Out for post prom, 4-8pm
- March 16:
- Cannon River Driving School registration deadline. See info below.
- History Day Regionals in Mankato-36 high school students participating!
- March 17:
- SADD St. Patrick's Day $ Dress Down for Feed My Starving Children
- Senior open campus begins, Fridays only through April 28
- High School Lock In Event 6-10pm. Students sign up HERE; Parents (BA service hours earned) volunteer HERE
- DMCC Youth Ministry Lifeline event registration deadline-see info below, register HERE
- DMCS Scholarship Night-see info below
- March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
- March 21: Reconciliation
- March 23: 9th & 10th Grade Class Retreat
- March 24: WIN Day
- Prom $ Dress Down Day
- Yearbook Club photos taken during WIN
- March 27-31st: SPRING BREAK - No School
- April 4:
- Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Search by date and sign up to give HERE.
- Student Summer Work Program sign up deadline, see info below
- April 6: Senior Service Cord application due, find info HERE
- April 14: Senior yearbook survey and photos due; see senior parent email sent 3/10/23
- April 15: BABS Gala - BA's BIGGEST event of the year. You don't want to miss this great night out in support of our Cardinals! All info, including event & raffle tickets, found HERE.
REMINDERS:
- CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! Click HERE for a summary of new options and elections. Find the 2023-2024 Course Guide and registration forms under Quick Links on our website HERE. Contact Mr. Uphus with questions ASAP as these are all due.
- ATTENDANCE: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- HIRING FOR SUMMER 2023 & 2023-24: We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 334-3948 and ask for Mindy. We also need an adult summer work supervisor, working with student workers 30 hours/week from 8am-2:30pm June 6-August 11. Click HERE for more information.
Please join me in praying the DMCS Miraculous Medals prayer each Monday and praying for scholars during Lent.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.
Spring Sports Registration
Bethlehem Academy sponsors its own girls fastpitch softball program. Practices begin March 13. Girls in grades 6-12 may participate. Participants must complete the online registration form, have a valid sports physical clearance on file at the school and pay the $140 participation fee.
Bethlehem Academy has cooperative programs with Faribault Public Schools for baseball, track & field and golf. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information. (Faribault Falcons registration page). Payment of activity fees is done online through the Faribault Public Schools InfiniteCampus portal. Please contact Shawn Behrens in the Faribault Activities Office (sbehrens@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6210) for setting up your InfiniteCampus account. Note: Select the activity fee for your child's age (not team level).
Message from Track Coach Mark Bongers:
Hello, this is Mark Bongers. I am the Head Girls Coach for Track and Field here at Faribault. The boys head coach is Dave Wieber. I had my son graduate from Bethlehem Academy about 6 years ago. When Alex was in school we often talked about how great it would be to have BA and FHS together for Track and Field. Since this time, I have been a strong supporter of this idea. Over a year ago, I went to a FHS school board meeting and helped to get this cooperative program approved.
I think it is important to have the best after school programs available. I want to train any athlete to be the best at Track and Field no matter what school they go to in Faribault. I coach Cross Country and appreciate and enjoy the opportunity to coach all of Faribault's distance runners.
Please think hard about sending your student to Track and Field. It is the best cross training program for Football, Volleyball, Dance, Cross County or Basketball. What you learn in track and field helps you with your other sports.
Thanks and if you are interested, Track and Field practice starts at 3:30 pm on Monday, March 13. You will need to sign your athlete up at the Activities Office FHS prior to involvement in Track and Field.
Driver’s Ed @ BA Register by March 16: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.
DMCC Summer Programs: Great opportunities this summer through the Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth groups, including Totus Tuus and the high school Steubenville Conference. See the flyer below; learn more and sign up at this link.HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Job Opportunity: Simple and Grand, owners of the Faribault Growers Greenhouse, has a temporary employment opportunity mid-April (approximately April 10 through April 21 Monday through Friday, depending on weather). They are looking for 4-6 students to help with truck loading/unloading after school. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact is Angie Burns at 612-839-8814.
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 3/3/23
03/09/2023
Kris Sauer
2022-23, March 2023
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
March 3, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Welcome March and the Season of Lent. Our Season of Lent began last week amidst the snow storms. Each week we will continue to gather for Mass, take time in prayer for Adoration, and will celebrate in March the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross. Additionally, Campus Ministry is leading prayers throughout Lent. Please join us in preparing for Easter through prayer, alms giving and fasting.
HISTORY DAY: This week all high school scholars shared their history projects at school for an opportunity to move forward to regional competitions. From individual projects, to websites, papers and group projects, Bethlehem Academy has multiple projects eligible to compete at regions. Congratulations! Thanks to Mr. Bjornson for bringing this opportunity to BA.
BRICK REPAIR: You may have noticed that on the south side of our building work is being done on our bricks. At the top of our outer brick wall, we need to repair the facade. This is a big project and students may here some of the pounding and work throughout the day.
SALUTING WINTER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES! Monday's girls basketball section game was a tough loss, but the team played with so much heart. We are so proud of the girls for a great season - making it to Rochester for the first time since 2017! Coop athletics have also shined with BA scholars at state this weekend in wrestling-Hunter Conrad, Bo Bokman, and Elliot Viland. The Emeralds went to state and brought home 4th place in high kick, 10th in jazz. BA Faribault swimmers and hockey team had a great seasons also. Keep cheering on our scholars - athletics is a big commitment and we are so proud! Special thanks to all of our coaches for the great season.
Additionally, BA's Knowledge Bowl took 8th out of 24 teams at regions and looks forward to moving up next year. FFA hosted a great celebration week and has several individuals and groups moving forward with Regional or State competitions. Middle School robotics will be competing at State this weekend - GO CARDINALS!
2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.
FUNDRAISER UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $213,400+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent, live and dessert auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org. - Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle ticket.
- Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Watch for details coming home! Any student contributing an item or money to the class basket will get a dress-down pass that can be utilized on any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
- BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
UPCOMING EVENTS: BA Basketball play off games and additional events are online. Click HERE for a copy of the 2023-2024 BA School Calendar
- March 3: Winter Band/Choir Concert, Prom Fish Fry @ American Legion
- March 4: MS Robotics @ State
- March 6: Maintenance Staff Appreciation Day
- March 7: CIS History Field Trip to U of MN
- March 8: Student of the Month, 7:30am, Cafeteria
- March 9: The Signery post prom fundraiser @ Bashers 6:30-8:30pm
- March 10: END OF 3RD QUARTER
- March 14: Junior Retreat, Basilleos Dining Night Out for post prom
- March 16:
- Cannon River Driving School registration deadline. See info below.
- History Day Regionals
- March 17:
- SADD $ Dress Down for Feed My Starving Children
- DMCC Youth Ministry Lifeline event registration deadline-see info below, register HERE
- DMCS Scholarship Night-see info below
- March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
- March 21: Reconciliation
- March 23: 9th and 10th Grade Retreat Rescheduled
- March 24: Prom Dress Down Day $$
- March 27-31st: SPRING BREAK - No School
- April 4: Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Search by date and sign up to give HERE.
- April 15: BABS Gala. All info found HERE.
- CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! We are excited to offer new electives for next year! Mr. Uphus has begun working with rising high school scholars to register for classes, with forms due by Friday, March 3. Find the 2023-2024 Course Guide and registration forms under Quick Links on our website HERE.
- ATTENDANCE: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team, immediately. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.
- HIRING FOR 2023-24: We will be hiring a new Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as Julie Trnka and Steve Zabel retire this spring - call if you wish to learn more: 334-3948 and ask for Mindy.
Please join me in praying the DMCS Miraculous Medals prayer each Monday and praying for scholars during Lent.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.
Spring Sports Registration:
Bethlehem Academy sponsors its own girls fastpitch softball program. Practices for softball may begin March 13. Girls in grades 6-12 may participate. Participants must complete the online registration form, have a valid sports physical clearance on file at the school and pay the $140 participation fee.
Bethlehem Academy has cooperative programs with Faribault Public Schools for baseball, track & field and golf. Please visit faribaultfalcons.com for more information. (Faribault Falcons registration page). Payment of activity fees is done online through the Faribault Public Schools InfiniteCampus portal. Please contact Shawn Behrens in the Faribault Activities Office (sbehrens@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6210) for setting up your InfiniteCampus account. Note: Select the activity fee for your child's age (not team level)
Driver’s Ed @ BA Register by March 16: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.DMCC Summer Programs: Great opportunities this summer through the Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth groups, including Totus Tuus and the high school Steubenville Conference. See the flyer below; learn more and sign up at this link.
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
High School Reminders:
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
Register at https://forms.gle/DCbiXH3uqNUGHjii6 by March 17 for the Lifeline DMCC Youth Ministry event:
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus, 2/24/23
02/28/2023
Kris Sauer
2022-23, February 2023
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
February 24, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Minnesota winter returned! The online learning classes kept students on target with objectives and homework to keep them on track this week as we draw closer to the end of 3rd quarter. Thank you for your help in supporting online learning schedules. Our FFA officers hosted a BA Staff breakfast on Tuesday and closed our week with FFA Ag Olympics - Kudos to our officers and members, and Mr. Johnson for this great focus on Agriculture and FFA!
MARCH 1 - ONLINE CONFERENCES: Our staff looks forward to talking with our parents on March 1 during online conferences. Please remember to sign up by Tuesday, Feb 28 at 1pm if you would like to talk with your scholar's teacher(s). Remember, these are zoom only.
CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! We are excited to offer new electives for next year! Mr. Uphus has begun working with rising high school scholars to register for classes, with forms due by Friday, March 3. Find the 2023-2024 Course Guide and registration forms under Quick Links on our website HERE.
2023-24 RE-ENROLLMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE OPEN! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by April 14 for BA aid and scholarship consideration. Remember, you can fill out the form with your 2021 or 2022 tax documents, but 2022 W2s and current pay stubs are needed. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.
FUNDRAISER UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $211,100+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent, live and dessert auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
- Raffle & Event Tickets: Visit the BABS site at babsnight.weebly.com to order your event or raffle ticket.
- Class Silent Auction Baskets: Each class is being asked to create a basket for our online silent auction. Watch for details coming home! Any student contributing an item or money to the class basket will get a dress-down pass that can be utilized on any day this spring other than a Mass Day. Click HERE for more information.
- BABS Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to work at BABS April 15: registration table, bartenders, food service, raffle sales, and more. This is a parent service hour event! Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: BA Basketball play off games and additional events are online.
- Feb 27: CloseUp DC and NYC parent meeting, 7pm, Mr. Wollin's room
- Feb 28: Track & Field student meeting, 3pm in Cafeteria
- March 1:
- P/T Conferences via Zoom, 4pm-8pm, Sign up HERE
- Trap team student meeting, 3pm in Cafeteria
- "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" auditions, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Ms. Kohl's Room.
- March 2: BAAA Easter Flower Order deadline.
- "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" auditions, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Ms. Kohl's Room.
- March 3: Winter Band/Choir Concert
- March 4: MS Robotics @ State
- March 17:
- DMCC Youth Ministry Lifeline event registration deadline-see info below, register HERE
- DMCS Scholarship Night-see info below
- March 20: 1st Scrub Club for HS students, 6pm. See below for info.
- April 4: Red Cross Blood Drive @ BA, 9am-2pm. Search by date and sign up to give HERE.
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team, immediately. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.
Please join me in praying for the victims and families impacted by the recent earth quake in Turkey and Syria. In addition, continue to pray for our scholars and staff.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Introducing Jolene Beske for 2023-24: I’m excited to be the new Business teacher at BA and share my love of all things business! I have a BS in Business Administration from SW MN State University and a Masters in Organizational Management from Concordia, St. Paul. I currently co-own TRB Electric, LLC with my husband Tyler and have been a substitute teacher at BA for 9 years. I have two children, Aubrey (’20) and Ava (’24), and a very handsome grandson, Bowen. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, scrapbooking, camping, reading & cheering on the MN Vikings.
Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS but use this link to get to your account; our District Code is FCS-MN.
Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
High School Reminders:
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES
Register at https://forms.gle/DCbiXH3uqNUGHjii6 by March 17 for the Lifeline DMCC Youth Ministry event:
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 2-16-23
02/17/2023
Kris Sauer
2022-23, February 2023
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
February 16, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Happy President's Day Weekend! I hope the long weekend brings you welcome rest and gives scholars an opportunity to catch up on homework or school projects. The winter season is busy with active sports schedules, academic competitions and programs, and performance events. This past week our Knowledge Bowl and Robotics competed, Honor Band, Choir and Art performed/exhibited, and BA and Coop sports begin completing their regular season. BA staff look forward to cheering on teams at sections and are sending off the Emerald's Dance Team to State today!
CLASS REGISTRATION/NEW ELECTIVES! We are excited to offer new electives for next year! Mr. Uphus will begin working with rising high school scholars next week to begin registering for classes, with forms due by Friday, March 3.
DON'T FORGET! 2023-24 EARLY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE TUESDAY, Feb. 22! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 (next Wednesday!) to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Remember, you do not need to have your taxes done to fill out the financial aid form. It can be filled out with your 2021 tax documents, but 2022 W2s are needed. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.
FUNDRAISER UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $210,900+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Or do you make a fancy dessert? We are looking for a few more desserts for our silent, dessert auction. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
- Feb. 21: FFA Week begins - FFA $ Dress Down: dress in blue & gold!
- Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, 10:30am 60 min Mass
- Feb 22: Early enrollment, financial aid deadline
- Feb. 22 & 23: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Auditions
- Feb 23: Grade 9 & 10 retreat
- March 1: P/T Conferences via Zoom, 4pm-8pm
- March 2: BAAA Easter Flower Order deadline
- March 3: Winter Band/Choir Concert
- March 4: MS Robotics @ State
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.
Please join me in praying for the victims and families impacted by the recent earth quake in Turkey and Syria. In addition, continue to pray for our scholars and staff.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Spring Play Auditions: The Theatre Club will be holding auditions for the spring play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Feb 22 & 23 from 3-4:30pm in Mrs. Kohl's room. Interested scholars can pick up audition packets in the office. Questions? Contact Patrick Braucher at pbraucher@bacards.org.
Annual Easter Flower Fundraiser: Order by March 2! The Bethlehem Academy Activities Association (BAAA) annual Easter flower fundraiser is now online! The BAAA will receive 30% of all plant sales, with proceeds going to offset the costs of athletic uniforms, choir robes, Robotics fees, and more. Find the link to order HERE. Click HERE for the flyer & QR code. Store ID = 440; seller's name = BA. Orders must be completed by 10 pm on Thursday, March 2. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Products will be available for pick up April 4 & 5 after school. Questions? Please contact Clarice DeGrood or at 507-838-8073. Thank you for your support!
Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS. Our District Code is FCS-MN.
Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.
BA Family Directory: The 2022-2023 Family Directory is available for pickup in the BA front office to all families who have paid their $30 Home and School dues. Still have to pay? Use the Home and School Venmo link here:
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 2-10-23
02/14/2023
Kris Sauer
February 2023, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
February 10, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Praying together each week is a blessing. This week we prayed for those impacted by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Beginning our day in prayer truly focuses us on spiritual growth and connects us to prayer needs of ourselves and others. If you have prayer requests, please let me know. I also remind you that several parents gather weekly for prayer at school. Please reach out to join them at: Parents Praying.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: Prayer truly makes a difference in the lives of our scholars and staff. Share this difference with others and bring them to our Open House on Sunday, Feb. 12. See details below.
2023-24 EARLY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE - Feb. 22! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 (less than 2 weeks away!) to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Remember, you do not need to have your taxes done to fill out financial aid forms. They can be filled out with your 2021 tax documents, but 2022 W2s are needed. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed filling these out.
LOOKING AHEAD/NEW ELECTIVES! As we begin planning for next year, we look forward to expanding the courses we offer including new electives in: business, music theory and history. Our full curriculum manual will be available for scholars and families in the next few weeks.
SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS: We continue to hear and experience inappropriate use of social media and apps of our scholars. Please be sure to monitor social media accounts and limit internet access at home. Most recently, we are hearing concerns with the Yik Yak app (more info HERE). Visit online resources for parents on how to support your scholar's tech & social media use: (Parent Info) and (Impact on Teens)
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Welcome Middle School Counselor, Katie Smith! My name is Katie Smith and the new counselor at both BA and DMCS. I am a graduate from St Cloud State University where I played D1 hockey and received my Bachelors degree in psychology. I got my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Studies from the University of Saint Mary’s in Fargo, North Dakota, where I lived for about 13 years before moving back to my hometown of Rosemount. I am married to my wonderful husband Eric, and we have 2 boys, Weston who is 10 and Afinnis who is 8; 3 dogs Una, Jax and Magnum; and one cat named Steve. I enjoy being outdoors, reading, cooking, baking and of course all things hockey. I have a diverse work history supporting students and really love working in schools. I'm so excited to provide support to students around emotional, behavioral, and relationship skills. |
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $210,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Or do you make a fancy dessert? We are looking for a few more desserts for our silent, dessert auction. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Feb 10 & 11: Gopher Conference Band/Choir/Art Honors Concert, Maple River
- Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Registration recommended HERE, walk-ins welcome.
- Feb 13-16: 8th Grade @ Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
- Feb 14: Prom $ Dress Down Day
- Feb 16: 1pm WIN schedule
- Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
- Feb. 21: FFA Week begins - come dress in farmer style!
- Feb 22: Ash Wednesday, 10:30am 60 min Mass
- Feb 22: Early enrollment, financial aid deadline
- Feb. 22 & 23: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Auditions
- Feb 23: Grade 10-11 retreat
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- LUNCH ROOM POSITION AVAILABLE: We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our joyful team. Staff will work to create and prepare for meals, cutting and washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and serving our student body. Hours are 7:30am-1:30pm when school is in session. Email mreeder@bacards.org if interested.
- ROBOTICS HELP NEEDED: We are looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
- SUPPORT FOOD PACK: We encourage you to help support the food pack with a donation to "Feed My Starving" children at: (Food Pack Gift). Thank you for your support!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Candy Grams: Student council will be selling candy grams before school on Monday morning. The cost of candy grams is $2. They will be delivered Tuesday, Feb 14.
Annual Easter Flower Fundraiser Now Open! The Bethlehem Academy Activities Association (BAAA) annual Easter flower fundraiser is now online! The BAAA will receive 30% of all plant sales, with proceeds going to offset the costs of athletic uniforms, choir robes, Robotics fees, and more. Find the link to order HERE. Click HERE for the flyer & QR code. Store ID = 440; seller's name = BA. Orders must be completed by 10 pm on Thursday, March 2. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Products will be available for pick up April 4 & 5 after school. Questions? Please contact Clarice DeGrood or at 507-838-8073. Thank you for your support!
Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS. Our District Code is FCS-MN.
Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.
Spring Play Auditions: The Theatre Club will be holding auditions for the spring play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Feb 22 & 23 from 3-4:30pm in Mrs. Kohl's room. Interested scholars can pick up audition packets in the office. Questions? Contact Patrick Braucher at pbraucher@bacards.org.
BA Family Directory: The 2022-2023 Family Directory is available for pickup in the BA front office to all families who have paid their $30 Home and School dues. Still have to pay? Use the Home and School Venmo link here:
Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 2/3/23
02/08/2023
Kris Sauer
February 2023, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
February 3, 2023
Dear BA Families:
The pillar of service! What a blessing to join our scholars as we packed food this week as part of Catholic Schools' Week. It is incredible to see so many scholars working together to make a difference. We encourage you to help support the food pack with a donation to "Feed My Starving" children at: (Food Pack Gift). Thank you for your support!
2023-24 EARLY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE APPROACHING - Feb. 22! Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $210,000+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. We are excited to announce a new program, catered meal by Patty LeBeau and live entertainment by Laura O'Connor. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week Mass: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. After Mass, high school students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation. Click HERE for flyer.
- Feb 8: Student of the Month, 7:30am
- Feb 10: Dress Down Day, International Cultural Club
- Feb 11: Gopher Conference Band/Choir/Art Honors Concert, Maple River (Feb 10=practice day)
- Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Advance registration HERE, walk-ins welcome.
- Feb 13-16: 8th Grade @ Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
- Feb 14: Prom Dress Down Day
- Feb 16: 1pm WIN schedule
- Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- ROBOTICS HELP NEEDED: We are looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Tuition Tax Statements: Click HERE for instructions on how to find and print your 2022 tuition tax statement in FACTS. Our District Code is FCS-MN.
Driver’s Ed @ BA: Cannon River Driving School (CRDS) will be hosting driver’s training at Bethlehem Academy. At least 10 students are needed to run the class, which runs March 18 (8am-11am), March 20-24 and April 3-6 (3:15-6:15pm). Please fill out and mail the contract (click HERE or get a copy in the BA Office) directly to the driving school with your payment. Contact Denise or Adam at adam_rueger@yahoo.com with questions.
Spring Play Auditions: The Theatre Club will be holding auditions for the spring play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Feb 22 & 23 from 3-4:30pm in Mrs. Kohl's room. Interested scholars can pick up audition packets in the office. Questions? Contact Patrick Braucher at pbraucher@bacards.org.
BA Family Directory: The 2022-2023 Family Directory is available for pickup in the BA front office to all families who have paid their $30 Home and School dues. Still have to pay? Use the Home and School Venmo link here:
FREE At-Home COVID Tests: The Nurse's Office has extra at-home COVID tests available. Stop by the front office to pick up a FREE test kit for your family!
Parent/Teacher Conference Update: Our winter parent-teacher conferences will NOT be held February 15 as originally scheduled. The new date is Wednesday, March 1, 4-8pm with conferences held via Zoom. A sign up link will be sent at a later date.
Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications are due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus, 1/27/23
01/31/2023
Kris Sauer
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 27, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Celebrating Catholic Schools! As high school families gather on Saturday for our traditional SnoBall event, we will also be kicking off on Sunday our celebration of Catholic Schools Week (CSW), Prek-12 nationwide. We join other Catholic schools in this national event commemorating what makes our schools different: Faith, Excellence and Service! Our schools will join together for Mass on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. BA's Campus Ministry will share special prayers during the week and we will gather with our DMCS buddies Wednesday, pack food during our field trip day Thursday, and enjoy a Talent Show/Knowledge Bowl competition on Friday. It's a great week to be a Cardinal!
THURSDAY, FEB. 2 - CSW FIELD TRIP - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE BY 7:45AM as their buses leave at 7:50am. Did you get your form in for the field trip? The permission form and field trip fee is linked: HERE if you forgot. If you wish to have the fee added to your FACTS account, please indicate that on the form.
2023-24 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! We thank you for your partnership in your scholar's education. Our Board has approved keeping tuition increases low, with only a 1% increase for next year, while also working to expand scholarships and programs each year. Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed.
ROBOTICS HELP NEEDED: We are looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $209,614+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. We are excited to announce a new program, catered meal by Patty LeBeau and live entertainment by Laura O'Connor. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 28: "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall Dance, Grand March & SnoBall Queen Coronation 8pm; dance ends at 11pm; Post-Prom SnoBash parent event 9-10:45pm @ Faribault's Elks Lodge-see below for more information
- Jan 29: Rome Trip Bake Sale at DMCC after the 8am & 10am Masses.
- Jan 30: Faribault Emeralds Community Performance & Senior Night-6:30pm @ FHS. Free admission with item for St. Vincent de Paul's food shelf. Click here for flyer.
- Feb 3: Youth Basketball Night @ Boys Basketball game - sign up link HERE
- Jan 29-Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 1: Joint BA/DMCS Mass @ IC, 1 hr, 8:30am
- Feb 1: BA/DMCS Buddy Day
- Feb 2: Class field trips (no color day), click here for forms & info
- Feb 5: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. After Mass, high school students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation. Click HERE for flyer.
- Feb 8: Student of the Month, 7:30am
- Feb 10: Dress Down Day, International Cultural Club
- Feb 11: Gopher Conference Band/Choir/Art Honors Concert, Maple River (Feb 10=practice day)
- Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Advance registration HERE, walk-ins welcome.
- Feb 13-16: 8th Grade @ Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
- Feb 14: Prom Dress Down Day
- Feb 16: 1pm WIN schedule
- Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
KUDOS: Congratulations to our scholars on the Emerald's Dance Team for bringing home a Gopher Big 9 Conference Championship win!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
SnoBash, Jan 28: Parents: Come and join us at the Elks from 9-10:45pm for a night of fun supporting post-prom activities! To purchase advance tickets either use Venmo (see QR code or click HERE) or drop payment in the BA office. Be sure to include the number of tickets, names, and an email address for confirmation with your payment. The post prom committee will have a list of pre-paid guests at the front door.
FREE At-Home COVID Tests: The Nurse's Office has extra at-home COVID tests available. Stop by the front office to pick up a FREE test kit for your family!
Parent/Teacher Conference Update: Our winter parent-teacher conferences will NOT be held February 15 as originally scheduled. The new date is Wednesday, March 1, 4-8pm with conferences held via Zoom. A sign up link will be sent at a later date.
Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Jan 28 SnoBall Dance Info/Purchase Tickets by Jan 24: The January 28 "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall is a girl-ask-boy semi-formal dance for students in grades 9-12. Tickets are on sale during high school lunches ($30/couple, $15/single) through Tues, Jan 24. A signed form, found in the front office, is required for a non-BA grade 9-12 guest. Typically, the girls purchase a tie for their date that matches their dress. The girls arrange for a bouquet and boutonniere with a local florist that the boy picks up and pays for the day of the dance. Boys wear a dress shirt (most choose black), tie, and nice pants; girls wear semi-formal dresses. Attire that is neat, clean, and modest is expected of all participants. Couples usually go out to dinner with a group of friends prior to the Grand March. Parents and guests gather in the gym at 8:00pm for the Grand March, where participating couples are introduced and the SnoBall Queen is crowned. There will be a row of chairs in front of the stands for guests with mobility issues. Usually, the Mother-Son/Father-Daughter dance follows coronation, then parents and guests depart and the dance begins. The dance ends at 11:00 p.m.
SnoBall Grand March Reserved Seating: The post-prom committee is selling $15 reserved seats for SnoBall's Grand March Saturday, January 28. This is separate from and behind the rows reserved for SnoBall Court parents/families. Email Darla Hanson at darma2200@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
SENIOR PARENTS: SNOBALL SNACK DONATIONS: The Class of 2023 invites you to donate by clicking HERE. Thank you!
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 1-20-23
01/23/2023
Kris Sauer
January 2023, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 20, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Happy SnoBall Week! We look forward to celebrating SnoBall next week as we honor our seniors at another traditional BA event. Review the dress up days and events below. Please plan to join us at the 8pm SnoBall Grand March on Saturday, Jan 28.
MONDAY - Jan. 23: Please note, there is no school for Faribault Public Schools on Monday; however, BA does have school. Please keep in mind that there will not be any Faribault busing Monday and make arrangements if your scholar rides the Faribault bus.
STAFF UPDATE: We look forward to welcoming Katie Smith as our new Middle School Counselor; we will have a full introduction when she begins January 30th. We are also looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
2023-24 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! We thank you for your partnership in your scholar's education. Our Board has approved keeping tuition increases low, with only a 1% increase for next year, while working to expand scholarships and programs each year. Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE for the application) by Feb. 22 to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - Field Trip & Events Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2023. We will have special prayers, a joint Mass, buddy day, a talent show, and on Thursday, Feb 2, an all-school field trip combined with service. Our high school students will be packing food. The food packs require 18 year olds on each line of the food pack. We will need additional adult volunteers for our 9-11th grade group. Please join us to help! Email your interest in attending by January 27th to mreeder@bacards.org. The permission form and cost for the field trip was sent home to parents via email and to students in paper form. You can also find the forms and field trip information by clicking HERE. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FEE & FORM BY FRI, JAN. 27th. If you wish to have the fee added to your tuition, please indicate that on the form.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $207,764+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. We are excited to announce a new program, catered meal, and entertainment. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 23: NO FARIBAULT BUSING. BA is in session but Faribault Public Schools do not have school on this day.
- Jan 23-27: SnoBall Week Dress Down Days-see graphic. Reminder of our dress code policy (Handbook, p 30): When the school has special dress theme days for Homecoming and other school spirit
events, the student should wear the specified attire or come to school in the normal dress code. 
- Jan 28: "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall Dance, Grand March & SnoBall Queen Coronation 8pm; dance ends at 11pm; Post-Prom SnoBash parent event 9-10:45pm @ Faribault's Elks Lodge-see below for more information
- Jan 29: Rome Trip Bake Sale at DMCC after the 8am & 10am Masses.
- Feb 3: Youth Basketball Night @ Boys Basketball game - see info below, link to sign up HERE
- Jan 29-Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 1: Joint BA/DMCS Mass @ IC, 1 hr, 8:30am
- Feb 1: BA/DMCS Buddy Day
- Feb 2: Class field trips (no color day), click here for forms & info
- Feb 5: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. We are looking for student ushers, servers, and eucharistic ministers. After Mass, high school students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation.
- Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Advance registration HERE, walk-ins welcome.
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
SnoBash, Jan 28: Parents: Come and join us at the Elks from 9-10:45pm for a night of fun supporting post-prom activities! To purchase advance tickets either use Venmo (see QR code or click HERE) or drop payment in the BA office. Be sure to include the number of tickets, names, and an email address for confirmation with your payment. The post prom committee will have a list of pre-paid guests at the front door. Advance ticket sales will be accepted until Jan 27 @ 3pm.
Parent/Teacher Conference Update: Our winter parent-teacher conferences will NOT be held February 15 as originally scheduled. The new date is Wednesday, March 1, 4-8pm with conferences held via Zoom. A sign up link will be sent at a later date.
Theatre Club Update: Going forward Theatre Club will meet EVERY Wednesday at 3pm. All are welcome!
Youth Basketball Night Feb 3: Prospective students and families are invited to join us Feb 3 at the boys basketball game for a fun, free, family night! Register online HERE.
Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Jan 28 SnoBall Dance Info/Purchase Tickets by Jan 24: The January 28 "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall is a girl-ask-boy semi-formal dance for students in grades 9-12. Tickets are on sale during high school lunches ($30/couple, $15/single) through Tues, Jan 24. A signed form, found in the front office, is required for a non-BA grade 9-12 guest. Typically, the girls purchase a tie for their date that matches their dress. The girls arrange for a bouquet and boutonniere with a local florist that the boy picks up and pays for the day of the dance. Boys wear a dress shirt (most choose black), tie, and nice pants; girls wear semi-formal dresses. Attire that is neat, clean, and modest is expected of all participants. Couples usually go out to dinner with a group of friends prior to the Grand March. Parents and guests gather in the gym at 8:00pm for the Grand March, where participating couples are introduced and the SnoBall Queen is crowned. There will be a row of chairs in front of the stands for guests with mobility issues. Usually, the Mother-Son/Father-Daughter dance follows coronation, then parents and guests depart and the dance begins. The dance ends at 11:00 p.m.
SnoBall Grand March Reserved Seating: The post-prom committee is selling $15 reserved seats for SnoBall's Grand March Saturday, January 28. This is separate from and behind the rows reserved for SnoBall Court parents/families. Email Darla Hanson at darma2200@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
SENIOR PARENTS: SNOBALL SNACK DONATIONS: From Brooke Johnson, Senior Class Secretary: "Thank you so much for your continued support over our years at BA; our gratitude is immeasurable. You make it possible to have events like SnoBall every year. In honor of our final year at BA, we have one more “ask” of you. We are looking to have snacks and beverages available at the SnoBall dance, snacks like salty/savory chips, sweet treats, fruits/veggies, and water/juice! We invite you to donate by clicking HERE. Thanks again—you’re the BEST!"
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 1-13-23
01/17/2023
Kris Sauer
2022-23, January 2023
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 13, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Bethlehem Academy had an active week, from athletic events to academic competitions, complete with a snow/ice day! Our staff love seeing our scholars thrive! Keeping our scholars involved in programs along with their academic schedule helps them develop in body, mind, and soul. Thank you for encouraging your scholar to participate. SnoBall will be celebrated the week of January 23rd. This tradition invites our young women to ask a young man to the SnoBall dance. We will honor our seniors at different events during this week. Congratulations to our 2023 SnoBall Queen candidates - Destinee Fregoso, Lindsay Hanson, Brooke Johnson, Reagan Kangas, and Amelia Pemrick. See below for more details!
UPCOMING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK - Field Trip & Events Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023. After SnoBall, we celebrate Catholic Schools' Week. We will have special prayers, a joint Mass, buddy day, a talent show, and on Thursday, Feb 2, an all-school field trip combined with service. Our high school students will be packing food. The food packs require 18 year olds on each line of the food pack. We will need additional adult volunteers for our 9-11th grade group. Please join us to help! Email your interest in attending by January 27th to mreeder@bacards.org. The permission form and cost for the field trip was sent home to parents, via email, and to students, in paper form. You can also find the forms and field trip information by clicking HERE. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FEE & FORM BY JAN. 27th. If you wish to have the fee added to your tuition, please indicate that on the form.
BETHLEHEM ACADEMY TRIP EXPERIENCES: Each year BA strives to offer a travel experience to educate and enrich. This year we have a group of students traveling with Mr. Wollin on a Close Up trip to New York and Washington, D.C. Next year, your scholar has the opportunity to travel to Rome! An informational and fundraising meeting will be held Jan. 19 at 1:30 during WIN time for interested scholars. If you have further questions, contact Caryn Coller ccoller@bacards.org
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $205,494+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! We are so thankful to our supporters and have received our matching gift. THANK YOU! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your items at: tlebens@bacards.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 13: Youth Basketball Night @ Girls BBall game - see info below
- Jan 16: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day
- Jan 19: WIN Day
- Jan 23: NO FARIBAULT BUSING. BA is in session but Faribault Public Schools do not have school on this day.
- Jan 23-27: SnoBall Week Dress Down Days-see below for more info
- Jan 28: "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall Dance, Grand March & SnoBall Queen Coronation 8pm; dance ends at 11pm; Post-Prom SnoBash parent event 9-10:45pm @ Faribault's Elks Lodge-see below for more information
- Feb 3: Youth Basketball Night @ Boys Basketball game - see info below
- Jan 29-Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 1: Joint BA/DMCS Mass @ IC, 1 hr, 8:30am
- Feb 1: BA/DMCS Buddy Day
- Feb 2: Class field trips (no color day), click here for forms & info
- Feb 5: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. We are looking for student ushers, servers, and euchari
stic ministers. After Mass, High School students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation.
REMINDERS:
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
SnoBall Week Dress Down Theme Days: Monday, Jan 23: Pajama Day; Tuesday, Jan 24: Jersey Day; Wednesday, Jan 25: Dress Your Best (or Mass attire); Thursday, Jan 26: Cardinal Spirit Day; Friday, Jan 27: Beach Day. We will have a SnoBall Court assembly and prayer service Fri, Jan 27 starting at 1pm. See HS section below for SnoBall Dance information.
SnoBash, Jan 28: Come and join us for a night of fun supporting post-prom activities! Open to all parents, SnoBash 2023 will be held at the Elks Lodge in Faribault, Saturday, Jan 28, from 9-10:45pm. To purchase advance tickets, please place payment in an envelope ($20/ticket in advance, $25 at the door) and drop in the designated basket in the BA office. On the envelope, please list the number of tickets, names, and an email address for confirmation. The post prom committee will collect from the office, send confirmations, and have a list of pre-paid guests at the front door. Advanced ticket sales will be accepted until January 27 @ 3pm.
Theatre Club Update: going forward we will have Theatre Club EVERY Wednesday at 3pm starting January 18. All are welcome!
Rome Trip Summer 2024: It's not too late to join! Interested students should plan to attend the Jan 19 1:30pm meeting in mMr. Nuehring's room. Please contact Ms Caryn Coller if interested.
Youth Basketball Nights: prospective students and families are invited to join us for these fun, free, family nights held Jan 13 and Feb 3! Register online for both games HERE. Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Jan 28 SnoBall Dance Info: The January 28 "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall is a girl-ask-boy semi-formal dance for students in grades 9-12. Tickets are on sale during high school lunches ($30/couple, $15/single) starting next week. Typically, the girls purchase a tie for their date that matches their dress. The girls arrange for a bouquet and boutonniere with a local florist that the boy picks up and pays for the day of the dance. Boys wear a dress shirt (most choose black), tie, and nice pants; girls wear semi-formal dresses. Attire that is neat, clean and modest is expected of all participants. Couples usually go out to dinner with a group of friends prior to the Grand March. Parents and guests gather in the gym at 8:00pm for the Grand March, where participating couples are introduced and the SnoBall Queen is crowned. Usually, the Mother-Son/Father-Daughter dance follows coronation, then parents and guests depart and the dance begins. The dance ends at 11:00p.m.
SnoBall Grand March Reserved Seating: The post-prom committee is selling $15 reserved seats for SnoBall's Grand March Saturday, January 28. This is separate from and behind the rows reserved for SnoBall Court parents/families. Watch for further details on how to reserve your seat.
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus Jan 6, 2023
01/11/2023
Kris Sauer
January 2023, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 6, 2023
Dear BA Families:
HAPPY NEW YEAR & WELCOME BACK! I hope the spirit of Christmas resides in you all month long as we experience the layers of snow and ice this January. Did you make a New Year's resolution? For all scholars, their new semester begins this week - a great opportunity to start fresh and exceed their personal goals! Mr. Uphus will be working with scholars on any semester schedule needs.
REFLECTIONS ON THE POPE: Pope Benedict XVI passed away at age 95 on New Years Eve. He leaves a legacy for all of us to share with our families as a person of faith and strong teacher. Join me in prayers. https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/pope-benedict-eight-years-pope-capped-long-ministry-teacher-faith
UPCOMING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK - Field Trip & Events Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023. Staff are busy planning Catholic Schools' Week events the week after SnoBall Week. We will have special prayers, a joint Mass, buddy day, talent show and an all-school field trip combining service with an activity on Thursday, Feb. 2. Our high school students will be packing food. The food packs require 18 year olds or older, to "close the food packs." Because of this, we will need additional adult volunteers for our 9-11th grade group. Please join us to help! Email your interest in attending by January 30th to mreeder@bacards.org. The permission form and cost for the field trip will be sent home next week and due back by January 30th.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $154,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! We are so thankful to our supporters and have received our matching gift. THANK YOU! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your items at: tlebens@bacards.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 9, 10, 12, 13: Middle School MAP Testing-see info below
- Jan 11: Student of the Month, 7:30am, Cafeteria
- Jan 12: DMCS/BA Spelling Bee
- Jan 13: Youth Basketball Night @ Girls BBall game - see info
- Jan 16: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day
- Jan 19: WIN Day
- Jan 28: SnoBall Dance
- Jan 29-Feb 3: Catholic Schools Week
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Please continue to pray for staff healing from surgery and continued healing for Bob Crone and Shelley Friesen, as well as all of our students as we begin Semester 2.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Rome Trip Summer 2024: It's not too late to join! Please contact Ms Caryn Coller if interested.Youth Basketball Nights: prospective students and families are invited to join us for these fun, free, family nights! Register online for both games HERE. Basketball Game Volunteers: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for an update on Counseling Office staffing. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Prudence (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
MAP testing will begin next week for middle school students. Please be sure your scholars get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come to school with their laptops fully charged for the online tests. See test schedule below:
Monday, January 9
P1 and 3: Grade 6 Reading
P4 and 5: Grade 7 Math
P6 and 7/8: Grade 8 Language
Tuesday January 10
P2 and 3: Grade 8 Reading
P4 and 5: Grade 6 Math
P6 and 7/8: Grade 7 Language
Thursday January 11
Morning – Spelling Bee
P6 and 7/8: Grade 6 Language
Friday January 12
P1 and 2: Grade 7 Reading
P4 and 5: Grade 8 Math
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/