Category : 2024-25

Veterans Day: On Monday we will host a short Veteran’s Day program in the BA gym starting at 8:30 am. All are welcome to join us for this event, which will include remarks from John McDonough, Air Force veteran and past Commander of the Faribault American Legion. The event will also include the presentation of colors by members of the Rice County Central Veterans Association; patriotic performances by the Bethlehem Academy Band and Tom Donlon; and a reading by Kaitlyn Hunt ‘27, the winner of our school-wide poetry contest on veterans and patriotism. Share this invitation with veterans in the community so we may honor them as well.

Girls basketball starts Monday for this short but busy week. A reminder there is NO SCHOOL Friday, November 15. We will be closed for teacher workshops.

This Thursday, Nov 14 is our fall admissions open house! Please spread the good word about BA and invite interested families to join us on campus for student-led tours and informational sessions. Pre-register for the open house at this link; Cardinal visit days have also begun. Prospective students can choose a Cardinal visit day at this link. Contact Kris with any questions!

GRANDPARENTS DAY - Tuesday, Nov. 26: Please extend an invitation to grandparents/special adults in your student's life to join us in the BA gymnasium on November 226at 1:00 pm for a special program, tours and cookies. (Regular 2:55pm release  although some may leave early with grandparents, with your permission, after the program.) 

SPECIAL ADVENT EVENTS: During Advent we have special Masses and our Christmas Concerts. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us!

• December 9: 10:30 am Immaculate Conception Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (there will be NO Friday Mass this week)
• December 15: BA Band & Choir Christmas Concerts, BA gym
• December 20: 10:30 am Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at BA

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• November 18: Boys basketball season opens
• November 18-22: Campus Ministry food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul
• November 19: Online School Store Closes. Click HERE to order.
• November 20: Grade 9/10 retreat
• November 21: NHS "Black Out" Dress Down Day
• November 22: Brian Greenfield @ BA, 1pm assembly. Click here for his bio/information. 
• November 26: Grandparent's Day, 1pm 
• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break / No School

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

• The BA Annual Fund goal is: $260,000. Each gift supports our students and staff directly. We are thrilled to announce a $50,000 matching grant - all gifts received through December 1 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to the match. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
• Alumni Club: Calling all BA alumni! We have launched the Alumni Club to bring alumni together AND raise money for student academic and extracurricular programs like FFA, arts, and athletics. Click HERE for more information or to join. 
• Mother Samuel Building Update: With the construction of the new school and sale of the Divine Mercy School block, we have been working with Divine Mercy Catholic Church and are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with them to purchase the Mother Samuel Building, connected to BA and housing the Adoration Chapel. The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis (for DMCC) and Dominican Veritas Ministries (for BA) must approve the agreement; both will consider doing so at meetings scheduled for later this month. More details to follow - we excited for the opportunities this has for future BA programs and opportunities!

BA Online School Store Now Open! Looking for some great BA-themed Christmas gifts? We've just opened a BA school store with lots of new items. Click HERE to check it out. Orders must be placed by Nov 19. Items delivered to BA in time for the holidays. Go, Cardinals! 

BA Job Openings: Please remember to spread the word about our Head of School search! Find the job posting on our website HERE; share broadly to your LinkedIn network (post is HERE) of share today's post on our Facebook page. We are also looking for a part-time (Tuesday/Thursday) kitchen assistant and a nighttime custodian. Find job postings HERE. Thank you!

Host Family Needed! Permanent placement fell through (too many cats!) and our BA 8th grader is in need of a permanent placement. Please consider hosting! Stipend plus BA tuition credit and other incentives available. Contact Cheryl Da Silva for more information: 617-710-5700; cdasilva@pse-edu.org.

JO Volleyball Meeting Nov 18: All grade 4-11 girls volleyball players interested in playing JO volleyball are invited to attend a registration meeting Nov 18, 7pm in the BA cafeteria. Players can register at this link; find the meeting flyer with more information on the program HERE. 

Girls and Boys Basketball Registration: Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. The link to register may be found on bacardinals.com under the More menu. The activity fee for participating in basketball is $140 per player. The fee may be paid online under the More menu, by check or by having the fee added to your tuition account. Student participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file with the school’s activities office in order to participate. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam. Sports physical clearance forms are available under the More menu on the bacardinals.com website.

Girls Basketball began practicing on November 11.

Boys Basketball begins practicing on November 18.

Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. 

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

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

It's time to grow the Cardinal family! Our fall admissions open house is in less than two weeks, held on campus November 14 from 5-7pm. Please spread the word and encourage families and prospective students to join us. Pre-register for the open house at this link; Cardinal visit days have also begun. Prospective students can choose a Cardinal visit day at this link. Contact Kris with any questions!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• November 11: 8:30am Veteran's Day Program, BA gym; Girls basketball season opens
• November 13: School photo retake day, 7:30am start
• November 14: Admissions Open House, 5-7pm: please invite friends to check us out!
• November 15: No School / Teacher Workday
• November 18: Boys basketball season opens
• November 18-22: Campus Ministry food drive
• November 20: Grade 9/10 retreat
• November 22: Brian Greenfield @ BA, 1pm assembly. Click here for his bio/information. 
• November 26: Grandparent's Day, 1pm 
• November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break / No School

Kleenex donations requested: Sniffle season is upon us and our kleenex stock is low. Please donate and replenish our school supply if you are able. Thank you!

DMCS/Whooping Cough: Pertussis (whooping cough) has been reported at DMCS and in our community. Please click here to see the announcement from the MN Departmen of Health with more information. 



FFA Fruit Sales: FFA is holding their annual fruit and nut sales. Orders taken through November 8. Contact Mr. Johnson to connect with one of our FFA students to place an order!

Girls and Boys Basketball Registration: Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. The link to register may be found on bacardinals.com under the More menu. The activity fee for participating in basketball is $140 per player. The fee may be paid online under the More menu, by check or by having the fee added to your tuition account. Student participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file with the school’s activities office in order to participate. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam. Sports physical clearance forms are available under the More menu on the bacardinals.com website.

Girls Basketball begins practicing on November 11.

Boys Basketball begins practicing on November 18.

Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. 

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

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

(Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2024-2025)

October 25, 2024

***Scheduling note: No Faribault busing Friday, November 1.***

Dear Parent/Guardians: 

Fall is flying by! Thank you to all our parents who joined us for conferences Wednesday. We so value partnering with you in your child's educational journey! Today at Mass we had the honor of joyfully inducting 17 new members into Bethlehem Academy's National Honor Society Chapter. Tuesday saw the conclusion of our Cardinal football team's season as they lost in section playoffs to Goodhue. With a win Thursday night over Southland, volleyball now moves to the section quarterfinals Monday night. Congratulations to all our Cardinals for their hard work and dedication to the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service!

We are excited for Halloween Thursday! Students are invited to dress in costume (modest, school appropriate, no scary masks or plastic weapons, please) with a $1 or bag of candy donation. All proceeds go to fund our Trunk or Treat event, 4-6pm in our main BA parking lot. Thank you for supporting this - we annually get 1000 trick or treaters at this free community event - and are grateful for any contribution! Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent and student volunteer hours) at this link. 

Adoration Chapel Parking Reminder: please remind your students to pay attention to parking signs on 2^ndAvenue and not park in front of the Adoration Chapel. Those spots are reserved for the adorers who are praying in the chapel, many of whom are older and rely on the close parking these spots provide. Thank you!

Finally, invite friends, family and neighbors to check out BA at our fall prospective student open house November 14 from 5-7pm. Families can register at this link; Cardinal visit days have begun. Prospective students can choose a Cardinal visit day at this link. Contact Kris with any questions!

The week ahead: 

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• November 4: Founder's Day
• November 6: Student of the Month, 7:30am
• November 6: Veteran's Day Poetry Contest deadline
• November 7: FFA hunting $ dress down day
• November 7: Post-Prom A&W Dining Night Out, 4-9pm
• November 11: Veteran's Day Program, Girls basketball season opens
• November 14: Admissions Open House, 5-7pm
• November 15: No School / Teacher Workday
• November 18: Boys basketball season opens

Socktober: SADD's new sock donation drive continues through Thursday, October 31. Students can earn service hours for each package donated! 

FFA Fruit Sales: FFA is holding their annual fruit and nut sales. Orders taken through November 8. Contact Mr. Johnson to connect with one of our FFA students to place an order!

Girls and Boys Basketball Registration: Registration for girls and boys basketball is now open. The link to register may be found on bacardinals.com under the More menu. The activity fee for participating in basketball is $140 per player. The fee may be paid online under the More menu, by check or by having the fee added to your tuition account. Student participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file with the school’s activities office in order to participate. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam. Sports physical clearance forms are available under the More menu on the bacardinals.com website.

Girls Basketball begins practicing on November 11.

Boys Basketball begins practicing on November 18.

Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities.  Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov   Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.

 

Calendars:

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

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

Trunk or Treat, our big community event, is set of October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent and student volunteer hours) at this link. More info below.

Share the good news of BA with family and friends! Our fall prospective student open house is scheduled for November 14 from 5-7pm - encourage families to register at this link; Cardinal visit days begin Tuesday, October 22. Encourage friends and neighbors to check us out! Students can choose a Cardinal visit day at this link. 

The week ahead: 

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• October 28: Fr. Kevin Kenney Ordination; DMCC is organizing a bus. Get tickets ($30) by Oct 21-see flyer below. 
• October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6 pm. 
• November 1: All Saints Day K-12 Mass @ DMCC
• November 11: Veteran's Day Program 

Trunk or Treat October 31 - Our biggest community event of the year is just around the corner and we need your help! Last year 1000 kids trick or treated from decorated car/truck trunks in the BA parking lot. Join us to trick or treat or sign up to host a trunk. Candy donations welcomed - please bring a bag to Parent/Teacher Conferences October 23 or drop one off in the BA Front Office any time. To participate, please register your trunk HERE. (This is a self-report parent volunteer event.) Thank you!

A Candy/$ Dress Down Day will be held Thursday, October 31. Students may dress in costumes on Halloween in exchange for a bag of candy and/or dollar. We had 1000 participants last year, so all donations are GREATLY appreciated.

Socktober: SADD's new sock donation drive continues all month. Students can earn service hours for each package donated! 

FFA Fruit Sales: FFA is holding their annual fruit and nut sales. Contact Mr. Johnson to connect with one of our FFA students to place an order!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities.  Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov   Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.

 

Calendars:

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

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

Trunk or Treat, our big community event, is set of October 31 from 4-6pm. Sign up to be a trunk (earn parent and student volunteer hours) at this link. More info below. Our fall prospective student open house is scheduled for November 14 from 5-7pm; Cardinal visit days begin Tuesday, October 22. Encourage friends and neighbors to check us out! Students can join us for a visit day at this link; more open house information to come. 

The week ahead: 

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• October 16-18: No School/MEA Break 
• October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:45-7:30pm-links to sign up above. Candy donations for our Trunk or Treat event welcomed!
• October 25: 10:30am-NHS induction ceremony at BA Mass; Middle School Dance from 7-9:30pm, hosted by the Junior Class. Sign up by October 21, click HERE for the form
• October 28: Fr. Kevin Kenney Ordination; DMCC is organizing a bus. Get tickets ($30) by Oct 21-see flyer below. 
• October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6 pm. 

Trunk or Treat October 31 - Our biggest community event of the year is just around the corner and we need your help! Last year 1000 kids trick or treated from decorated car/truck trunks in the BA parking lot. Join us to trick or treat or sign up to host a trunk. Candy donations welcomed - please bring a bag to Parent/Teacher Conferences October 23 or drop one off in the BA Front Office any time. To participate, please register your trunk HERE. (This is a self-report parent volunteer event.) Thank you!

A Candy/$ Dress Down Day will be held Thursday, October 31. Students may dress in costumes on Halloween in exchange for a bag of candy and/or dollar. We had 1000 participants last year, so all donations are GREATLY appreciated.

Socktober: SADD's new sock donation drive continues all month. Students can earn service hours for each package donated! 

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE

COMMUNITY NEWS

Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities.  Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov   Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.

 

Online BA School Calendar:

https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

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

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• October 16-18: No School/MEA Break 
• October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:45-7:30pm. Sign up links coming soon.
• October 25: 10:30am-NHS induction ceremony at BA Mass; 7-9:30pm, Middle School Dance hosted by Junior Class, sign up by October 21, click HERE for the form
• October 28: Fr. Kevin Kenney Ordination; DMCC is organizing a bus. Get tickets ($30) by Oct 21. 
• October 31: Costume $ Dress Down; Trunk or Treat event 4-6 pm. 

Find other great BA news on our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Prayers please for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene as well for all those in our community who are suffering in any way. 

Thank you for your partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School

ALL BA UPDATES

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.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE

Click HERE to register!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Talk. They Hear You. Talk to your kids before they make plans with friends. The new school year is a great time to establish family rules for social activities.  Youth need your help understanding the facts about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with them about the risks of underage drinking and substance use, and be clear and consistent about your expectations. For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov   Hable. Ellos eschucan. Hable con sus hijos antes de que hagan planes con sus amigos. El nuevo año escolar es un buen momento para establecer reglas familiares para las actividades sociales. Los jóvenes necesitan su ayuda para entender los datos sobre el alcohol y otras drogas. Hable con ellos sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol y sustancias por menores de edad y sea claro y coherente con sus expectativas. Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.

 

Online BA School Calendar:

https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

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

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

Find other great BA news on our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

May you have a restful and blessed weekend!

In partnership, 
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen
Interim Co-Heads of School

ALL BA UPDATES

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.

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.)

https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

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

• 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. 

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

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.

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.)

Click HERE to order.

https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

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

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

Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer Dress Down Day & Events:  

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!

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 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.

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.)

Senior parents: Zoom prayer event September 17 for your senior. Click HERE to register. See flyer below (updated QR code)

Register HERE for Edge!	Click HERE to order.

https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

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

UPCOMING EVENTS: Click HERE for a copy of the 2024-2025 BA School Calendar

• September 11: All-school Student Service Day & St. Vincent de Paul donation drive (see below)
• September 13: 1st United Bank Jr Board of Directors applications due (juniors and seniors)-see info below
• September 16: Vex IQ Robotics Team first meeting. Click HERE to sign up. 
• September 17: Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer pink dress down day fundraiser; Dig Pink events at home VB games. Order gear HERE by 9/11 at 11:59pm
• September 20: Tackle Cancer event @ home football game
• September 21: Spirit Fest at Divine Mercy Catholic Church - see below for volunteer link, 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: No Faribault busing! BA homecoming events; Middle School dismissed by 1:45pm; High School dismissed following the parade at 2:45pm.

Service Day 2024 Donation Drive and Info: As is our tradition as a Dominican school focused on prayer, study, community and service - all grades will be departing for service sites in the Faribault community following a short prayer service on Wednesday, September 11, which is also a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Students will be provided a bag lunch (or may bring their own) and are asked to dress in Cardinal shirts and work-ready pants and shoes. More details to follow next week. We are also conducting a donation drive for St. Vincent de Paul, one of our service sites. Please, if you are able, send donations of canned goods and toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste) in with your student by next Wednesday. Thank you for supporting these acts of service!

Homecoming Week 2024: BA will celebrate Homecoming Week September 23-27. Students are encouraged to follow the dress theme for each day - see the list below. 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. See below for themed dress down days: 

• Monday, September 23^rd: Color Day - Grades will wear the following colors: 6^th: Red; 7th: Green; 8th: Yellow; 9^th: Purple; 10th: Orange; 11th: Pink; 12^th: Clear; Faculty/Staff: Blue            
• Tuesday, September 24^th: Adam Sandler Day (Students wear over-sized, baggy clothing)
• Wednesday, September 25^th: Western Wear
• Thursday, September 26^th: Hawaiian/Tropical Day
• Friday, September 27^th: Cardinal spirit wear

Dig Pink/Tackle Cancer Gear Order, 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. T-shirts and Hoodies are available for purchase in white or light pink. Click HERE to order by 11:59 Wednesday, September 11.  ORDER SOON! 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.*

Host family Needed! Host family needed ASAP for accepted student arriving soon from South Korea! 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! Monthly stipend, BA tuition credit, parent volunteer hour credit for the year; and annual home game family pass included for the host family. Contact Kris or Cheryl at PSE with questions or if interested. 


2023-2024 Yearbooks: Extra copies are available for purchase ($79.46). Contact Mrs. Kallie Battles to get your copy! 

Homework Club is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 3-4pm in Mrs. Kohl's 2nd floor library classroom. No need to sign up, students are invited to join her when they need to. Plan Ahead: NO Homework Club September 16-19. 

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.

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.)

Senior parents: Zoom prayer event September 17 for your senior. Click HERE to register. 

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https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/

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