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Family Focus 5/31/24

06/20/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

May 2024, 2023-24

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

May 31, 2024

Dear Parent/Guardians:

Happy summer! We hope you and your family has a wonderful, relaxing break. School may be finished for the year, but there is still a lot happening at BA! See below for important summer transition information.

Staffing Updates: The end of the school year also brings with it some changes in staffing for next year. We are excited to welcome Mr. Tom Nardi to the staff as our new middle school theology teacher. Tom is a University of St. Thomas alumni who spent the last year in the Bronx with the with the Seton Education Partners program. We are excited to welcome him to the BA team! Sadly as the school year ends, we say farewell to Ms. Emily Cicha (Choir) who will be moving on to new opportunities and to Mr. Ken Gigante who has returned to the Philippines with his family. Mr. Stephen Uphus will also be departing staff for a new opportunity, but will be available to work with students through the end of July and will continue coaching football in the fall. We are thankful for their time with us at BA and wish them all the best. We are working to fill these positions, along with hiring a night time custodian and a high school math teacher. Find current openings HERE and please spread the word!

Parent Volunteer Program: Information was sent out via email Thursday. A reminder that the policy was amended this year and any parent hours not served (25 hours per family) will be billed next May. Please click HERE for all the details and to get signed up in POINT (replacing SignUpGenius) to volunteer. LOTS of summer volunteer opportunities, including selling raffle tickets after Mass June 15-16, the Heritage Days parade June 15, helping on the golf tournament committee, biking the SMART Ride July 11, 12 and/or 13, working at the BA fair stand (July 17-21), and signing up to be a parent class ambassador. Reach out to Kris Sauer with any questions.

2024-2025 tuition contracts are now available in Wordware/EduTrak. If you have an existing account, please click HERE to log in. Find the purple tuition icon and follow the prompts to set up your contract. Don't have an account? Watch for an email from Lisa Moon with your family key and login information. Please reach out if to Kris or Lisa if you have any questions. Thank you!

2 Host Families Needed! We are looking for two families to host an 8th grade girl and an 8th grade boy (not siblings) from South Korea for 2024-2025. Please consider opening your home to this student so they can join us at BA! Host families receive a monthly stipend, a tuition credit, and fulfill their parent service hour commitment when they host an international student. Please contact Kris Sauer if interested.

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

June 15: Heritage Days parade - parent/student volunteers needed. Click HERE to sign up.
July 11-13: SMART Bike Ride for Catholic education. Click HERE to register to ride.
July 17-21: BA fair stand @ the Rice County Fair - parent and student volunteers needed, click here to sign up.
August 2: BA Cardinal Golf Classic - golf with us at the Legacy! Earn service hours - be a committee member for this event! Click here to sign up.

Kudos to our spring sport athletes! Good luck to our co-op track athletes competing in section finals tomorrow. Special shout out to Barak Barner (110 hurdles) and Brooklyn Becker (800m) qualifying for state in Thursday's preliminary races. Girls softball finished their season in Austin last week, boys co-op baseball finished their season in Winona yesterday with a tough 6-5 loss.

Prayers for a safe, happy, healthy summer break!

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
Summer Office Hours: Starting Monday, June 3, BA's front office will be open Monday through Thursday, 9am-1pm, closed Fridays.

Summer Reading Assignments: English teachers have begun sharing the 2024 class-based summer reading assignments. Click HERE to find titles and reading guides for each grade and/or high school class.

BA Summer Camps: All are welcome to join our summer camp programs! Click HERE for information and registration forms for our volleyball, girls & boys basketball, football, and robotics camps this summer. Information for the fall 2024 grade 4-6 youth football league sign up is also included on this page.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

Click HERE to register for Totus Tuus.

Click HERE to sign up for Summer Stretch.

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

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

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

Family Focus 5/25/24

05/30/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

May 2024, 2023-24

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June 15: Heritage Days parade - parent/student volunteers needed
July 11-13: SMART Bike Ride for Catholic education
July 17-21: BA fair stand @ the Rice County Fair - parent and student volunteers needed
August 2: BA Cardinal Golf Classic - golf with us at the Legacy!

Prayers for the Class of 2024 and for a restful Memorial Day weekend. Prayers to all our fallen military members and their families.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
Message from the School Nurse: If your student has a medication that is not controlled, please pick up from the nurses office by May 29, 2024. If you have a controlled medication, make sure you have made arrangements to pick from nurse before May 29, at 1pm. Thank you! Have a great summer!

Summer Office Hours: Starting Monday, June 3, BA's front office will be open Monday through Thursday, 9am-1pm, closed Fridays.

Summer Reading Assignments: English teachers have begun sharing the 2024 class-based summer reading assignments. Click HERE to find titles and reading guides for each grade and/or high school class.

BA Summer Camps: All are welcome to join our summer camp programs! Click HERE for information and registration forms for our volleyball, girls & boys basketball, football, and robotics camps this summer. Information for the fall 2024 grade 4-6 youth football league sign up is also included on this page.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

Click HERE to register for Totus Tuus.

Click HERE to sign up for Summer Stretch.

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Fall sport option for BA students! Mountain biking with the local team: Cannon Valley Composite. All ability levels are welcome. For more information, reach out to Coach Todd Trembley at ttrembley@charter.net

Stanford Summer Mentors program: Click HERE for the flyer with more information on this program.

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

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

Family Focus 5/17/24

05/24/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

2023-24, May 2024

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

May 17, 2024

Dear Parent/Guardians:

What a blessing to celebrate Mass this morning with Divine Mercy Catholic School! We concluded Mass with a Eucharistic Procession where interested students and staff silently and reverently followed the Eucharist and Our Lady of Fatima from the front steps of BA to the Adoration Chapel. The procession also helped our school community commemorate and kick off locally the Eucharistic Congress procession starting today across the country. God is good!

Graduation Week! This is one of the busiest and most rewarding weeks of the year as we prepare to honor and celebrate the Class of 2024! Please join us Wednesday, May 22 at 1pm in the gym for the all-school Mary Ceremony and for Baccalaureate Mass with Bishop Williams at 7:30pm at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Friday, May 24, we will gather at 9:30am for our grade 6-12 Awards Ceremony. We ask that grade 6-11 students be in Mass Dress Code on Wednesday and Friday next week. Students grades 6-11 will be dismissed at the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony, Friday around 11am. No grade 6-11 lunch will be served Friday, May 24. Please join us at 7:30pm May 24 for the Class of 2024 Commencement ceremony. All are welcome. Senior parents - see below for additional information.

Finals begin next week for students grades 9-11, with Cardinal A-C finals Thursday and Cardinal D finals Friday morning. Seniors will take their white period 1-3 exams Monday and red period 1-3 finals Tuesday. Please encourage your scholar to reach out to teachers with questions or for assistance as the year winds down.

Lunch program update: Last month, BA's lunch program successfully passed an in-person administrative review conducted by the MN Department of Education's USDA-governed school nutrition program. Earlier this week we had a snap MN Department of Health inspection, which the program also successfully passed. This correlates to the results of previous snap inspections, which are standard, conducted earlier this year.

Have you completed the enrollment form for your student(s) for next year? You should be receiving emails from PowerSchool Enrollment. If you do not see them, please check your junk/spam folder. Tuition award letters were sent Tuesday to parents whose students are re-enrolled. Please contact Kris Sauer if you do not see an email or wish to discuss enrollment for next year. We anticipate releasing tuition contracts via EduTrak and providing updated information on the parent volunteer program - including several summer volunteer opportunities - next week. Thank you for your commitment to Catholic education for your student(s)!

The week ahead:

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

May 27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May 28: 1:05 dismissal for all students
- High school red period 1-3 exams
May 29: Last Day of School, 1:05pm dismissal
- High school white period 1-3 exams
- Gr 6-11 Laptop & power cord turn in

Prayers for the Class of 2024, for those who have recently lost loved ones, and for all those in our BA community who are suffering either physically or mentally.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
Message from the School Nurse: If your student has a medication that is not controlled, please pick up from the nurses office by May 29, 2024. If you have a controlled medication, make sure you have made arrangements to pick from nurse before May 29, at 1pm. Thank you! Have a great summer!

Summer Reading Assignments: English teachers have begun sharing the 2024 class-based summer reading assignments. Click HERE to find titles and reading guides for each grade and/or high school class.

BA Summer Camps: All are welcome to join our summer camp programs! Click HERE for information and registration forms for our volleyball, girls & boys basketball, football, and robotics camps this summer. Information for the fall 2024 grade 4-6 youth football league sign up is also included on this page.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Senior Week Event Dates/Times/Info:

Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym: parents and special guests invited to attend. The Mary Ceremony is a beautiful all-school ceremony held in Van Orsow Auditorium. Seniors pay tribute to Mary with speeches and a prayer service/crowning ceremony, then honor all those who are important in their lives by distributing flowers of varying significance to fellow students, faculty, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other special friends in attendance. Seniors wear their caps and gowns.
Wed, May 22, 7:30pm – Baccalaureate Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (seniors report by 7:15pm and wear their caps and gowns) All families and guests invited to join us for a special Mass celebrating the Class of 2024. Bishop Williams will preside; the Christian Man/Woman Award announced at Mass.
Friday, May 24, 9:30am – Awards Day program: All school and senior academic, athletic, and activities-related awards are announced at this event. Senior scholarships are announced and awarded. Seniors wear their caps and gowns. Parents are invited to attend.
Fri, May 24, 11:15am – Faculty/Staff/Senior Brunch – Seniors only with faculty and staff; traditionally senior moms have separately set up a lunch at this time.
Fri, May 24, 7:30pm – Commencement (seniors report by 7:15pm; band/choir report earlier). Held in Van Orsow Auditorium. All are welcome to attend. Seating is first come, first serve and there is no limit to the number of attendees.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

Click HERE to register for Totus Tuus.

Click HERE to sign up for Summer Stretch.

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

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

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

Family Focus 5/10/24

05/16/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

May 2024, 2023-24

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**Head of School Update from the Search Committee**
Thank you for your prayers and patience as we work through the Head of School search process. We are continuing to evaluate candidates and will be having one spend most of this coming Tuesday, May 14, touring BA, visiting classrooms, and meeting with faculty, staff, and student leaders.

Dear Parent/Guardians:
Thank you to our teachers! We enjoyed honoring our teachers all week for their hard work and dedication to our students. Congratulations to our band and choir students for a lovely concert Wednesday night, to our FFA students for an educational agricultural day Thursday, and to our Students of the Month honored Thursday morning for their work in math, science, and agricultural. The final weeks of school are upon us - we are actively preparing for Senior Week and finals - and encourage you to reach out if your student needs support these next few weeks.

Have you completed the enrollment form for your student(s) for next year? You should be receiving emails from PowerSchool Enrollment. If you do not see them, please check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see an email or wish to discuss enrollment for next year, please contact Kris Sauer. FYI that the requested enrollment fee will be incorporated into the tuition agreements which will be sent in the next week or so.

The week ahead:

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

May 20: Senior exams, white periods 1-3
May 21: Senior exams, red periods 1-3
May 22: Mary Ceremony, 1pm
- Baccalaureate Mass @ DMCC, 7:30pm
May 23: High school final exams Cardinals A, B, C
May 24: **Gr 6-11 dismissed around 11am, no lunch served**
- High school Gr 9-11 Cardinal D exams
- Awards Day, 9:30-11am
- Senior Brunch, 11:15am
- Commencement, 7:30pm
May 27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May 28: 1:05 dismissal for all students
- High school red period 1-3 exams
May 29: Last Day of School, 1:05pm dismissal
- High school white period 1-3 exams
- Gr 6-11 Laptop & power cord turn in

Kudos to:

The junior class and the prom and post-prom coordinators/parent volunteers for a very successful Prom 2024: Under the Sea!
Middle and high school choir and band students for a lovely concert Wednesday night.
FFA students for their work sharing all things agriculture with BA and DMCS students Thursday during FFA Ag Day

Prayers for those who have recently lost loved ones, and for all those in our BA community who are suffering either physically or mentally at this time.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
BA Summer Camps: All are welcome to join our summer camp programs! Click HERE for information and registration forms for our volleyball, girls & boys basketball, football and robotics camps this summer. Information for the fall 2024 grade 4-6 youth football league sign up is also included on this page.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Senior Scholarships: Senior scholarship information sought for the commencement program. Please email Kris Sauer with necessary information ASAP.

Senior Week Event Dates/Times:

Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym: parents and special guests invited to attend. The Mary Ceremony is a beautiful all-school ceremony held in Van Orsow Auditorium. Seniors pay tribute to Mary with speeches and a prayer service/crowning ceremony, then honor all those who are important in their lives by distributing flowers of varying significance to fellow students, faculty, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other special friends in attendance. Seniors wear their caps and gowns.
Wed, May 22, 7:30pm – Baccalaureate Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (seniors report by 7:15pm and wear their caps and gowns) All families and guests invited to join us for a special Mass celebrating the Class of 2024. Bishop Williams will preside; Christian Man/Woman Award announced at Mass.
Friday, May 24, 9:30am – Awards Day program: All school and senior academic, athletic, and activities-related awards are announced at this event. Senior scholarships are announced and awarded. Seniors wear their caps and gowns. Parents are invited to attend.
Fri, May 24, 11:15am – Faculty/Staff/Senior Brunch – Seniors only with faculty and staff; traditionally Senior moms have separately set up a lunch at this time.
Fri, May 24, 7:30pm – Commencement (seniors report by 7:15; band/choir report earlier). Held in Van Orsow Auditorium. All are welcome to attend.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

Click HERE to register for Totus Tuus. Click HERE to sign up for Summer Stretch.

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Talk to your teens about the risks associated with marijuana use.

Make sure they know the facts.

It’s illegal for people under age 21 to use and possess marijuana in Minnesota, and the legal ramifications could vary widely. If your child is in possession of marijuana, they will be disqualified from participating in sports and activities. In addition, using marijuana before age 18 may affect how the brain builds connections for functions like attention, memory and learning.

For more facts about marijuana, visit https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/images/tipsforteens_marijuana_508.jpg

Hable con sus hijos adolescentes sobre los riesgos asociados con el consume de marihuana. Asegúrese de que conozcan las realidades. Es ilegal que personas menores de 21 años consuman y posean marihuana en Minnesota, y las ramificaciones legales podrían variar ampliamente. Si su hijo está en posesión de marihuana, será descalificado para participar en deportes y actividades. Además, consumir marihuana antes de los 18 años puede afectar la forma en que el cerebro establece conexiones para funciones como la atención, la memoria y el aprendizaje. Para obtener más datos sobre la marihuana, visite

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-03-03-011.png

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

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

Family Focus May 3, 2024

05/09/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

May 2024, 2023-24

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

May 14: AP English Language exam
May 15: **No parking in main lot** for DMCS concerts
- AP Music Theory exam
May 16: 6th grade field trip to River Bend Nature Center
May 17: 10:30am joint Mass at BA with DMCS
May 18: FFA Banquet
May 22: Mary Ceremony, 1pm
- Baccalaureate Mass @ DMCC, 7:30pm
May 24: **Gr 6-11 dismissed around 11am**
- Awards Day, 9:30-11am
- Senior Brunch, 11:15am
- Commencement, 7:30pm
May 27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
May 29: Last Day of School, 1:05pm dismissal

Kudos to:

The entire cast and crew of Godspell, Jr. as well as to Will McIntyre for directing the play and Jason Hillesheim for all his behind-the scenes work - what an amazing weekend of performances!
Our Cardinal community for donating over 65 blankets to immigrant families in Rochester, and to Celeste Donlon and SADD for organizing this wonderful service event. God is good!
Mr. Stephen Uphus and SADD for a very successful series of high school events and activities for Safe Driving Week.

Prayers for a safe and successful Prom and Post-Prom event, those who have recently lost loved ones, and for all those in our BA community who are suffering either physically or mentally at this time.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
May 8 Spring Concert Reminders: Choir - students will need to be in the choir room at 6:30 if they are 6/7^th graders, and at 6:15 if they are 8^th graders or in high school. Dress code is black and white dress clothes for 6^th/7^th grade students, and black shoes and dressy clothing for under the robes for 8^th/high school. Band -call time for the high school band (8^th through 12^th graders) is at 6:15pm, and 6:30pm for the 6^th and 7^th graders. Students should have their instrument put together and be ready to go in the gym at these times. Middle school dress is formal, and the high school band needs to wear their concert blacks.

Student of the Month, May 9: Is your student receiving a Student of the Month award next Thursday? Please RSVP to Gina in the front office if you will be attending. Thank you!

BA Summer Camps: All are welcome to join our summer camp programs! Click HERE for information and registration forms for our volleyball, girls & boys basketball, football and robotics camps this summer. Information for the fall 2024 grade 4-6 youth football league sign up is also included on this page.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Senior Decision Day: Seniors are asked to wear their college gear on Thursday, May 9. We'll take decision day photos during the WIN period to share on BA's Facebook page.

Senior Scholarships: Senior scholarship information sought for the commencement program. Please email Kris Sauer with necessary information.

Senior Week Event Dates/Times:

Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym: parents and special guests invited to attend. The Mary Ceremony is a beautiful all-school ceremony held in Van Orsow Auditorium. Seniors pay tribute to Mary with speeches and a prayer service/crowning ceremony, then honor all those who are important in their lives by distributing flowers of varying significance to fellow students, faculty, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other special friends in attendance. Seniors wear their caps and gowns.
Wed, May 22, 7:30pm – Baccalaureate Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (seniors report by 7:15pm and wear their caps and gowns) All families and guests invited to join us for a special Mass celebrating the Class of 2024. Bishop Williams will preside; Christian Man/Woman Award announced at Mass.
Friday, May 24, 9:30am – Awards Day program: All school and senior academic, athletic, and activities-related awards are announced at this event. Senior scholarships are announced and awarded. Seniors wear their caps and gowns. Parents are invited to attend.
Fri, May 24, 11:15am – Faculty/Staff/Senior Brunch – Seniors only with faculty and staff; traditionally Senior moms have separately set up a lunch at this time.
Fri, May 24, 7:30pm – Commencement (seniors report by 7:15; band/choir report earlier). Held in Van Orsow Auditorium. All are welcome to attend.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE


Click HERE to register for Totus Tuus. Click HERE to sign up for Summer Stretch.

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Talk to your teens about the risks associated with marijuana use.

Make sure they know the facts.

It’s illegal for people under age 21 to use and possess marijuana in Minnesota, and the legal ramifications could vary widely. If your child is in possession of marijuana, they will be disqualified from participating in sports and activities. In addition, using marijuana before age 18 may affect how the brain builds connections for functions like attention, memory and learning. For more facts about marijuana, visit https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/images/tipsforteens_marijuana_508.jpg

Hable con sus hijos adolescentes sobre los riesgos asociados con el consume de marihuana. Asegúrese de que conozcan las realidades.

Es ilegal que personas menores de 21 años consuman y posean marihuana en Minnesota, y las ramificaciones legales podrían variar ampliamente. Si su hijo está en posesión de marihuana, será descalificado para participar en deportes y actividades. Además, consumir marihuana antes de los 18 años puede afectar la forma en que el cerebro establece conexiones para funciones como la atención, la memoria y el aprendizaje. Para obtener más datos sobre la marihuana, visite https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-03-03-011.png

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

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

Family Focus 4/26/24

05/01/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

April 2024, 2023-24

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

April 26, 2024

Head of School Search Update from BA Board Chair Cory Caron:
We are making good progress in our search for a new BA Head of School! Candidates are being considered through a comprehensive review process. We will continue to provide updates as they are available. Please continue to pray for our Search Committee, Interim Leadership, and Head of School candidates. Thank you!

Dear Parent/Guardians:

So many great things are happening at BA! The spring play, Godspell, Jr., opens tonight with a 7pm performance in Van Orsow Auditorium. Other performances are Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Please make time to see this wonderful production! This past week saw BA students excelling at History Day State, FFA State, and in softball and co-op sports. Sixth graders spent yesterday in retreat with Youth Frontiers focused on character and courage. God is good!

End of year activities are fast approaching. Prom is next weekend, the spring band/choir concert is May 8, and graduation and other year-end activities will quickly follow. Please encourage your student(s) to continue to work hard, focus on academics, and seek help where needed. We are here to help.

If you haven't already, please complete the 2024-2025 enrollment forms sent via PowerSchool Enrollment. Thank you to those that have completed this for next year. We have begun work on tuition assistance awards and tuition agreements. Look for more information in early May. Do contact Kris Sauer with questions.

The week ahead:

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

May 4: Prom: click HERE and/or see the high school section below for more information
May 7: AP Statistics exam
May 8: AP English Literature Exam
- Spring Band & Choir Concert
May 9: 1pm WIN Schedule
- Student of the Month, 7:30am
- FFA Ag Day
- Avant Spanish test
May 10: AP European History exam
May 14: AP English Language exam
May 15: AP Music Theory exam
May 16: 6th grade field trip to River Bend Nature Center

Prayers for those who have recently lost loved ones, and for all those in our BA community who are suffering either physically or mentally at this time.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES

HS Theology Blanket Drive: BA high school theology classes are collecting gently used blankets for immigrant families. Please donate by Tuesday, April 30 if you are able!

BA Summer Camps: Cardinals Girls basketball camps for students in grades 2-7 this spring will be held June 17-21. Click HERE to sign up. Cardinal boys basketball camps are July 8-12 for students entering grades 3-6 this fall. Click HERE for the form. Robotics camp dates for students grades 3-12 are set for the weeks of August 5 and August 12. Click HERE for the registration flier.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
May 4 Prom/Post-Prom: Click HERE for Under the Sea Prom information. Click HERE for Post-Prom information. Parents! Reserve your Grand March seats by May 3; $15 each, all proceeds to Post-Prom. Click HERE for the form. Volunteers are needed to help at Post-Prom. This is a parent service hour event. Click HERE to help at Post-Prom.

Senior Week Event Dates/Times:

Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym: parents and special guests invited to attend. The Mary Ceremony is a beautiful all-school ceremony held in Van Orsow Auditorium. Seniors pay tribute to Mary with speeches and a prayer service/crowning ceremony, then honor all those who are important in their lives by distributing flowers of varying significance to fellow students, faculty, parents, guardians, grandparents, and other special friends in attendance. Seniors wear their caps and gowns.
Wed, May 22, 7:30pm – Baccalaureate Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church (seniors report by 7:15pm and wear their caps and gowns) All families and guests invited to join us for a special Mass celebrating the Class of 2024. Bishop Williams will preside; Christian Man/Woman Award announced at Mass.
Friday, May 24, 9:30am – Awards Day program: All school and senior academic, athletic, and activities-related awards are announced at this event. Senior scholarships are announced and awarded. Seniors wear their caps and gowns. Parents are invited to attend.
Fri, May 24, 11:15am – Faculty/Staff/Senior Brunch – Seniors only with faculty and staff; traditionally Senior moms have separately set up a lunch at this time.
Fri, May 24, 7:30pm – Commencement (seniors report by 7:15; band/choir report earlier). Held in Van Orsow Auditorium. All are welcome to attend.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Fall sport option for BA students! Mountain biking with the local team: Cannon Valley Composite. All ability levels are welcome. For more information, reach out to Coach Todd Trembley at ttrembley@charter.net

Talk to your teens before they get behind the wheel.

Make sure they understand the risks of drunk and drugged driving.

Let your teens know that it’s never okay to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, or to get in a car with a driver who has been drinking or using drugs. Remind youth that the best strategy for staying safe is to stay sober.

For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov/.

Hable con sus hijos adolescentes antes de que se pongan al volante.

Asegúrese de que entiendan los riesgos de conducir ebrio y endrogado.

Hágales saber a sus hijos adolescentes que nunca está bien ponerse al volante de un vehículo motorizado bajo la influencia del alcohol u otras drogas, o subirse a un automóvil con un conductor que ha estado bebiendo o usando drogas. Recuerde a los jóvenes que la mejor estrategia para mantenerse a salvo es mantenerse sobrio.

Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite samhsa.gov/hable-ellos-escuchan

Stanford Summer Mentors program: Click HERE for the flyer with more information on this program.

Home for Sale Across the Street from BA: Click HERE for more information.

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

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

Family Focus 4/19/24

04/24/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

April 2024, 2023-24

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

April 19, 2024

Dear Parent/Guardians:

BABS 24: The 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala was a big success! Thank you to our parent volunteers both on the planning committee and the night of the event. Appreciation to all of you able to attended, who purchased raffle tickets, and/or who bid on our silent auction. Together we raised critical dollars to support our mission to provide personal, spiritual and academic excellence in a values, faith-based environment for our scholars. God is good!

2024-2025 enrollment/tuition agreements: Thank you to those that have completed enrollment for next year. Please look for an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student at BA. Check your spam/trash folder if you don't see it in your inbox. The enrollment deposit will be implemented when tuition agreements are sent early May as EduTrak (our new payment system) is working on a few adjustments. Do try to complete enrollment by next Friday, April 26 as we will begin working on financial aid awards next week for enrolled students. As we refine our processes, we will be working to remind parents that financial assistance is an investment in our scholars and their families. Many generous donors have worked hard to provide funds for this purpose. There is an expectation that students will give their best scholarly effort and have minimal absences from school from these benefactors. Please carefully read your financial aid letter when you receive it. Do contact Kris Sauer with questions.

Fundraising Update: While we reached our BABS appeal goal for scholarship and mission, we are about $5000 short of our $50,000 goal to upgrade the concessions and gym areas with new carpet, paint, and storage areas as well as refinishing the stage floor and purchasing a new screen/sound system in the gym. No donation is too small! Click HERE to donate online to the gym/concessions special appeal. The Annual Fund, which covers faculty and educational expenses not covered by tuition, is currently at $205,818 of the $255,000 budgeted for this year.

Here is a look at our upcoming schedule:

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

April 26-28: Godspell, Jr performances
April 29: Daily open campus begins for eligible seniors, except period 3 today for seatbelt safety/drunk driving panel high school presentation
May 4: Prom: click HERE and/or see the high school section below for more information
May 7: AP Statistics exam
May 8: AP English Literature Exam
- Spring Band & Choir Concert
May 9: 1pm WIN Schedule
- Student of the Month, 7:30am
- FFA Ag Day
- Avant Spanish test
May 10: AP European History exam
May 14: AP English Language exam
May 15: AP Music Theory exam

BA Summer Camps: Robotics camp dates are set for the weeks of August 5 and August 12. Click HERE for the registration flyer. Dates are being confirmed for our athletic camps. Stay tuned for more details.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
May 4 Prom/Post-Prom: Click HERE for Under the Sea Prom information. Click HERE for Post-Prom information. Parents! Reserve your Grand March seats by May 3; $15 each, all proceeds to Post-Prom. Click HERE for the form. Volunteers are needed to help at Post-Prom. This is a parent service hour event. Click HERE to help at Post-Prom.

Senior Week Event Dates/Times:

Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym
Wed, May 22, 7:30pm: Baccalaureate, DMCC
Fri, May 24, 9-11am: Awards Day program, including all senior awards/scholarships, BA gym
Fri, May 24, 11:15am: Senior/Staff Brunch
Fri, May 24, 7:30pm: Commencement, BA gym

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

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

Talk to your teens before they get behind the wheel.

Make sure they understand the risks of drunk and drugged driving.

For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov/.

Hable con sus hijos adolescentes antes de que se pongan al volante.

Asegúrese de que entiendan los riesgos de conducir ebrio y endrogado.

Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite samhsa.gov/hable-ellos-escuchan

Stanford Summer Mentors program: Click HERE for the flyer with more information on this program.

Home for Sale Across the Street from BA: Click HERE for more information.

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

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

Friday Focus April 12, 2024

04/16/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

April 2024, 2023-24

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6 (Campus Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2023-2024)

April 12, 2024

Dear Parent/Guardians:

BABS 24: The 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala is tomorrow! We are so excited to celebrate our school community, our mission, and our 2024 Court of Honor Inductees at tomorrow's event. We look forward to seeing you there! If you didn't get tickets to the Gala, please consider bidding on our online silent auction. In addition to the wonderful homeroom baskets you helped create, we have over 90 amazing items to choose from, including a designated student parking spot, senior photo packages, autographed sports gear, a Coach purse set, and so much more! Click HERE to check it out - bidding closes at 6:30pm tomorrow, April 13. Thank you for your support!

2025-2025 enrollment: We are so excited to have our PowerSchool Enrollment system up and running! As a tuition-based school enrollment numbers drive everything from budgeting decisions to hiring. Accurate data is very important. Please complete this ASAP if you haven't already. To do so, look for an email from PowerSchool Enrollment; please check your junk/spam folder if you have troubles finding it. A reminder that we are still working with EduTrak to properly process the enrollment deposit; you can complete this step at a later date. Do reach out to Kris Sauer with questions if the system isn’t working for you. Thank you for your patience.

A reminder to families concerned about affording BA: Scholarships and tuition assistance is available. We believe our prep education should be accessible to all families who desire it for their scholars. We offer flexible payment plans and welcome all families to apply for tuition assistance so that we may partner with you to create a plan that works for your family. To do that, please fill out a financial aid application form by Monday, April 15. Apply at www.mytads.com. High school students wishing to be considered for the merit-based Hoban Scholarship must submit their essays to Kris Sauer by Tuesday, April 16.

Here is a look at our upcoming schedule:

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

April 21-23: FFA at State
April 22-25: Middle School MAP testing
April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - thank our front office staff for their hard work!
April 25: 6th Grade Youth Frontiers Retreat @ BA; 11th grade college fair/Twins game event
April 26-28: Godspell, Jr performances
April 29: Daily open campus begins for eligible seniors
May 4: Prom - tickets go on sale April 8; see the high school section below for more information

Prayers for a successful BABS event, for our Head of School search, for those who have recently lost loved ones, and for all those in our BA community who are suffering either physically or mentally at this time.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
Tuition Assistance: families concerned about affording a BA education are encouraged to complete a TADS financial aid application by Monday, April 15 to be considered for BA needs-based scholarships and grants. Apply at www.mytads.com.

HOBAN Scholarships for 2024-2025 BA 9-12 Scholars Due Tuesday, April 16: Applications for this merit scholarship are now open. 2024-25 students in good standing with a current GPA of 3.0 or higher are invited to apply by submitting the required essay to Mrs. Sauer by April 16. Click HERE for more information.

Tax Information in FACTS: Looking for tuition information for your 2023 tax return? Click HERE for a step-by-step guide to finding that information in FACTS. Contact Kris or Lisa if you need further assistance.

BA Summer Camps: Robotics camp dates are set for the weeks of August 5 and August 12. Click HERE for the registration flyer. Dates are being confirmed for our athletic camps. Stay tuned for more details.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
May 4 Prom/Post-Prom Information: Prom tickets go on sale Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 19. Tickets are $30/person. Click HERE for Under the Sea Prom information and HERE for the non-BA student guest permission form. Click HERE for Post-Prom information and HERE for the permissions slip. All permission slips are due April 19. Parents! Volunteers are needed to help at Post-Prom. This is a parent service hour event. Click HERE to help at Post-Prom.

Seniors!

Grad pictures, yearbook survey due April 12: Upload graduation photos HERE; click HERE to fill out the senior yearbook survey to submit your post-graduation plans.
College Scholarship Info: Many local scholarships have April deadlines! Go to our scholarship page HERE for continuously updated local and national college scholarship offerings.
Josten's Orders Still Open: Josten's has confirmed that senior parents can still order graduation items. Click HERE to place your order.
Senior Week Event Dates/Times:
- Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym
- Wed, May 22, 7:30pm: Baccalaureate, DMCC
- Fri, May 24, 9-11am: Awards Day program, including all senior awards/scholarships, BA gym
- Fri, May 24, 11:15am: Senior/Staff Brunch
- Fri, May 24, 7:30pm: Commencement, BA gym

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Talk to your teens before they get behind the wheel.

Make sure they understand the risks of drunk and drugged driving.

For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov/.

Hable con sus hijos adolescentes antes de que se pongan al volante.

Asegúrese de que entiendan los riesgos de conducir ebrio y endrogado.

Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite samhsa.gov/hable-ellos-escuchan

Stanford Summer Mentors program: Click HERE for the flyer with more information on this program.

Home for Sale Across the Street from BA: Click HERE for more information.

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

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

Family Focus 4/5/24

04/11/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

April 2024, 2023-24

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***Head of School Update from BA Board Chair Cory Caron***

Dear BA Parents and Guardians:

Thank you for your patience as we search for a new Head of School at Bethlehem Academy. We were grateful to have the opportunity today to host a potential candidate for a visit/interview at Bethlehem Academy. The candidate toured the school, visited classrooms, and met with faculty, staff, and student leaders before sitting down for a formal interview with search committee members. Your continued prayers are appreciated as the search process continues.

Sincerely, Cory Caron, BA Board Chair

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Dear Parent/Guardians:
Welcome back! We hope your spring break was restful and included time spent with family and friends.

Emails from PowerSchool Enrollment were sent yesterday to register your student(s) for 2024-2025. Please be aware that we are experiencing setup issues with our EduTrak payment provider, so the enrollment fee is not processing as it should. We will be in touch when that has been resolved. A reminder that financial aid application forms are due by Monday, April 15. Apply at www.mytads.com. High school students wishing to be considered for the merit-based Hoban Scholarship must submit their essays to Kris Sauer by Tuesday, April 16.

**Volunteers needed for BABS 2024-our biggest fundraiser of the year** Click here to volunteer to sell raffle tickets after the DMCC Masses this weekend. Help is also needed for the April 13 event, including set up Friday night (April 12), for a variety of tasks at BABS April 13, and for clean up Sunday morning. This is a great parent service hour opportunity, and a wonderful way to connect with and give back to our BA community. Click HERE to volunteer for BABS.

BABS Silent Auction Goes Live Tomorrow at 10am! There are over 90 FABULOUS items to bid on, including all of the wonderful parent-supported homeroom baskets. Click HERE to preview the items now; bidding opens at 10am Saturday, April 6!

Here is a look at our upcoming schedule:

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

April 13: BABS - the 40th Anniversary Gala
April 15: Deadline to apply for tuition assistance via TADS
April 16: Hoban Merit Scholarship applications for high school students due
April 19: Campus Ministry pilgrimage field trip
April 21-23: FFA at State
April 22-25: Middle School MAP testing
April 24: Administrative Professionals Day - thank our front office staff for their hard work!
April 25: 6th Grade Youth Frontiers Retreat @ BA; 11th grade college fair/Twins game event
April 26-28: Godspell, Jr performances
May 4: Prom - tickets go on sale April 8; see the high school section below for more information

Kudos to Student Council members for a very successful Red Cross Blood Drive this past Tuesday.

Prayers for a our Head of School search, for those who have recently lost loved ones, and for all those in our BA community who are suffering either physically or mentally at this time.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus, Katie Smith
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
Tuition Assistance: families concerned about affording a BA education are encouraged to complete a TADS financial aid application by April 15 to be considered for BA needs-based scholarships and grants. Apply at www.mytads.com.

HOBAN Scholarships for 2024-2025 BA 9-12 Scholars: Applications for this merit scholarship are now open. 2024-25 students in good standing with a current GPA of 3.0 or higher are invited to apply by submitting the required essay by April 16. Click HERE for more information.

Tax Information in FACTS: Looking for tuition information for your 2023 tax return? Click HERE for a step-by-step guide to finding that information in FACTS. Contact Kris or Lisa if you need further assistance.

Spring Sports Registration Now Open!

Registration for the 2024 Spring Sports Season is now open. Bethlehem Academy sponsors its own girls fastpitch softball program. Girls in grades 6-12 may participate. High school practices for girls softball may start March 11. Middle school practices will begin during the week of March 18. 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, Boys Track & Field, Girls Track & Field, Boys Golf, Girls Golf and Boys Tennis. Please visit faribaultathletics.com for more information and to go to the Faribault Falcons registration page. Payment of activity fees is done online through the Faribault Public Schools InfiniteCampus portal. Please click here for an Infinite Campus account request form. High school programs will begin practices the week of March 11; middle school programs will begin the week of April 8. (Note boys tennis is only available to grades 7-12.) Please contact Shawn Behrens in the Faribault Activities Office (sbehrens@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6210) with questions. For middle school sports questions, contact Brent Hawkins (bhawkins@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6351). Note: Select the activity fee for your child's age (not team level)

BA Summer Camps: Robotics camp dates are set for the weeks of August 5 and August 12. Click HERE for the registration flyer. Dates are being confirmed for our athletic camps. Stay tuned for more details.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
May 4 Prom/Post-Prom Information: Prom tickets go on sale Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 19. Tickets are $30/person. Click HERE for Under the Sea Prom information and HERE for the non-BA student guest permission form. Click HERE for Post-Prom information and HERE for the permissions slip. All permission slips are due April 19. Parents! Volunteers are needed to help at Post-Prom. This is a parent service hour event. Click HERE to help at Post-Prom.

Seniors!

Grad pictures, yearbook survey due April 12: Upload graduation photos HERE; click HERE to fill out the senior yearbook survey to submit your post-graduation plans.
College Scholarship Info: Many local scholarships have April deadlines! Go to our scholarship page HERE for continuously updated local and national college scholarship offerings.
Josten's Orders Still Open: Josten's has confirmed that senior parents can still order graduation items. Click HERE to place your order.
Senior Week Event Dates/Times:
- Wed, May 22, 1pm: Mary Ceremony, BA gym
- Wed, May 22, 7:30pm: Baccalaureate, DMCC
- Fri, May 24, 9-11am: Awards Day program, including all senior awards/scholarships, BA gym
- Fri, May 24, 11:15am: Senior/Staff Brunch
- Fri, May 24, 7:30pm: Commencement, BA gym

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE



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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Talk to your teens before they get behind the wheel.

Make sure they understand the risks of drunk and drugged driving.

For tips on how and when to begin the conversation, visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov/.

Hable con sus hijos adolescentes antes de que se pongan al volante.

Asegúrese de que entiendan los riesgos de conducir ebrio y endrogado.

Para obtener consejos sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar la conversación, visite samhsa.gov/hable-ellos-escuchan

Stanford Summer Mentors program: Click HERE for the flyer with more information on this program.

Home for Sale Across the Street from BA: Click HERE for more information.

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

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

Family Focus 3/22/24

04/04/2024 author

Kris Sauer category

March 2024, 2023-24

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Dear Parent/Guardians:
Happy Spring Break! May you have reflective and prayerful Triduum and a blessed Easter in celebration with family and friends. School resumes Tuesday, April 2.

After break, expect to see enrollment links for the 2024-2025 school year. We have been working to get our new system up and running through PowerSchool and hope that the integration will save some confusion and prove more streamlined for our families in the long run. This has been a bit more challenging than we had hoped. We appreciate your patience with this process.

The 2024-25 school calendar has been finalized! Please pay close attention as there are some dates that do not correspond to the public school calendar. Click HERE for a copy. Please note that our spring break falls a week earlier than the scheduled break for Faribault Public Schools.

**Get your BABS Tickets by March 30**: Get your friends together and join us for the BABS 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala April 13! Tickets are going fast as we plan to raise critical dollars to upgrade our concessions and gym area and celebrate our 2024 Court of Honor nominees Dave & Jeanne Campbell and Carol Hafemeyer '77 for their long dedication and contributions to Bethlehem Academy. Click HERE to reserve your tickets by March 30. Be sure to get in on the raffles for cash, gift cards, and a $500 BA tuition voucher; find the form to purchase raffle tickets HERE.

***Help needed this weekend to sell BABS raffle tickets after all DMCC Masses*** Click here to volunteer. This both a parent and student service hour opportunity. Thank you!

Here is a look at our upcoming schedule:

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

April 10: No Faribault busing today - FPS is out of school; BA is in session
- Campus Ministry $ Dress Down Day
April 11: 1pm WIN Schedule, Student of the Month @ 7:30am
April 12: Grad pics, senior yearbook survey due
April 13: BABS - the 40th Anniversary Gala
April 15: Deadline to apply for tuition assistance via TADS
April 16: Hoban Merit Scholarship applications for high school students due

Kudos to the high school History Day Project students on their success at the regional competition Tuesday. All six of BA’s group and individual projects that participated are advancing to the state competition on April 20.

Prayers for a blessed Easter!

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team
Ed Friesen, Brent Zabel, Kris Sauer, Stephen Uphus
Click on individual names to contact a member of the Leadership Team or email the entire team at leadership@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATES
**Kleenex needed** Donations of kleenex gratefully accepted in the front office. Thank you!

American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Bethlehem Academy is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 2 from 8am to 2pm. There is always a need for blood. Donating blood is one way we can serve our community and make a difference! Sign up to donate HERE.

Students aged 16 and older may donate blood.
Click HERE to learn more about Student Donations

HS Summer Work Program: High school students entering grades 9-12 next fall are eligible to apply for our summer work program. Participants work 2 weeks and earn tuition credit for 2024-2025. Email lmoon@bacards.org by Tuesday, April 2 if interested. Click HERE for more information.

Tuition Assistance: families concerned about affording a BA education are encouraged to complete a TADS financial aid application by April 15 to be considered for BA needs-based scholarships and grants. Apply at www.mytads.com.

HOBAN Scholarships for 2024-2025 BA 9-12 Scholars: Applications for this merit scholarship are now open. 2024-25 students in good standing with a current GPA of 3.0 or higher are invited to apply by submitting the required essay by April 16. Click HERE for more information.

Tax Information in FACTS: Looking for tuition information for your 2023 tax return? Click HERE for a step-by-step guide to finding that information in FACTS. Contact Kris or Lisa if you need further assistance.

Spring Sports Registration Now Open!

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
High School Class Registration Forms Due: A reminder to have your scholars turn in their class registration forms to Mr. Uphus ASAP. Click HERE for the forms and our 2024-2025 course guide.

Pre-ACT testing, Gr 9-10: A reminder that all 9^th graders and 10^th graders will take the Pre-ACT on Tuesday, April 2^nd(9^th Graders) and Thursday, April 4th (10th graders). Students taking the exam will report right away in the morning to Room 204 and will take the exam from Period 1 through Cardinal A. Please bring pencils and a calculator to the exam.

Seniors!

Service Cord Applications Due April 4: Service cord forms and information can be found HERE; contact Mr. Uphus with questions.
Grad pictures, yearbook survey due April 12: Upload graduation photos HERE; click HERE to fill out the senior yearbook survey to submit your post-graduation plans.
College Scholarship Info: Many local scholarships have April deadlines! Go to our scholarship page HERE for continuously updated local and national college scholarship offerings.
Josten's Orders Still Open: Josten's has confirmed that senior parents can still order graduation items. Click HERE to place your order.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Middle School Lock In April 5, 7-11pm: Games, food, fun! Donated snacks, parent chaperones needed. Click here for more information. Contact Ms.Coller with questions.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE

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

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

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

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