Family Focus 4/4/25
04/04/2025
Kris Sauer
2024-25, April 2025
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April 4, 2025 - Celebrating our 160th Year!
Dear BA Parents/Guardians:
We are grateful for your partnership and honored to be working with you in the spiritual, educational, and personal formation of your sons and daughters. Thank you!
A few reminders as we look ahead to the upcoming week:- HS Info Night April 8: Please join us for a high school parent information session for 8th grade parents Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30pm. We will present information on graduation requirements, courses available for freshmen, common course tracks based on career goals, academic and co-curricular opportunities, and the transition to high school. All are welcome!
- Guatemala 2026 Spring Break Service Trip: Click HERE for the information packet; students must apply by April 10, click HERE for the form. FYI that a BA Rome/Italy mission trip has been moved to June 2027.
- Enrollment: Thank you to all who have registered for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a great help with our planning. If you have not yet registered, please get this completed soon. We are working on contracts for next year and cannot distribute tuition assistance to students who are not enrolled. You can contact Kris Sauer if you are having problems with the registrations process, are not planning to return, or have any questions. Thank you for your prompt attention.
- Juniors and Seniors: Prom is just around the corner! Tickets go on sale Monday. All forms due Thursday, April 17. See email sent today for more details and all required forms.
2025 -2026 School Calendar: Find it HERE. Other BA news on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
The April 12th BABS Gala - our biggest fundraiser of the year - is next week! See below for Gala ticket info, raffle ticket options, and parent volunteer opportunities to help with this great event, and watch for the silent auction opening on Wednesday - so many amazing items to bid on! We'll be honoring our teachers, raising money to meet the gap between tuition and expenses, and hosting a special fund-a-need to invest in our Teacher Endowment Fund. Our amazing staff deserves a salary closer to that earned by Faribault public school teachers! Find more information below; click here for the event website.
Finally, please consider contacting Governor Walz and your state senator/representative regarding a proposal to eliminate funding for non-public school students for busing, textbooks, nursing, and counselors. See below our signature for more information and how to help.
Prayers for all those dealing with illness, the loss of a family member or close friend, and all those intentions held close to your heart.
In partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen,
Interim Co-Heads of School
Funding for Your Students at Risk: The Governor’s proposed budget eliminates critical nonpublic pupil aid, which provides funding for textbooks, testing, counseling, nursing, and transportation for nonpublic school students. These cuts amount to over $50 million per year—roughly $1,080 per student—placing a greater financial burden on families and potentially putting their school of choice out of reach. Nonpublic pupil aid ensures equal access to essential educational resources and helps families afford the best education for their children. Tell your state legislators to oppose these harmful cuts and protect our students! Visit www.mncatholic.org/action_23393 to send a message today.
 BABS Gala April 12th event: 20 parent volunteer 2-hour shifts still available! BABS Auction Item Donations: sign up to purchase a gift card for silent auction items Thank you! |
BABS Raffle Tickets! Three great raffle options for BABS 2025 - cash, gift card, and (new!) golden ticket. Click HERE for a form to order your tickets!  |
DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE
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| Click here for other Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth events. |
Calendars:
Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/
Family Focus 3/28/25
04/03/2025
Kris Sauer
2024-25, March 2025
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March 28, 2025 - Celebrating our 160th Year!
Dear BA Parents/Guardians:
It was good to be back in the building! Spring certainly does feel like it's here (or, at least it does today...!)
A few reminders as we look ahead to the upcoming week:- No Faribault busing Monday, March 31
- Guatemala 2026 Spring Break Service Trip: Click HERE for the information packet; students must apply by April 13, click HERE for the form. FYI that a BA Rome/Italy mission trip has been moved to June 2027. Stay tuned for more details.
- Enrollment: Thank you to all who have registered for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a great help with our planning. If you have not yet registered, please get this completed soon. We cannot distribute tuition assistance to students who are not enrolled. You can contact Kris Sauer if you are having problems with the registrations process, are not planning to return, or have any questions.
- Shorts may be worn before MEA and following spring break. Shorts must be dress or Bermuda/cargo style shorts, mid-thigh or longer, with sewn hems. No athletic shorts, cut-offs, or biking shorts.
- Flip-flops and sandals may be worn before MEA and following spring break. For safety reasons, appropriate footwear (tennis shoes, closed toe shoes) must be worn in PE and art classes and in the woodshop or science labs.
The month ahead - April Events
- April 8: Gr 9 Pre-ACT Test; Gr 8 HS parent info night, 6:30pm BA gym
- April 9: Campus Ministry $ Dress Down
- April 10: Gr 10 Pre-ACT Test; Student Council Blood Drive 8am-2pm, BA gym
- April 11: Mass @ BA, 10:30am; Campus Ministry Pilgrimage trip
- April 12: BABS Night!
- April 18: No School/Good Friday
- April 21: No School/Easter Monday
- April 22-24: NWEA testing, middle school
- April 23: Intercultural Club $ Dress Down Day; 8th grade field trip to Bakken Museum
- April 25: Middle School Lock-In
- April 28-May 2: SADD Safe Driving Week
- April 28-29: FFA State Convention
- April 30: Student of the Month, 7:30am; 1pm WIN schedule, HS safe driving assembly
2025 -2026 School Calendar: Find it HERE. Other BA news on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
The April 12th BABS Gala - our biggest fundraiser of the year - is just around the corner! See below for Gala ticket info, raffle ticket options, and parent volunteer opportunities to help with this great event. We'll be honoring our teachers - four former teachers will be inducted into our Court of Honor (Sr. Julie Coyne, OP, Kathy & Mac McClellan, Carolyn Shaffer), raising money to meet the gap between tuition and expenses, and hosting a special fund-a-need to raise money for our Teacher Endowment Fund. Our amazing staff deserves a salary closer to that earned by Faribault public school teachers! Find more information below; click here for the event website.
Prayers for all those dealing with illness, the loss of a family member or close friend, and all those intentions held close to your heart.
In partnership,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen,
Interim Co-Heads of School
Student Summer Work-Sign up by April 1/Hoban Scholarship Essays Due April 4: Rising 9-12 students can earn tuition credit working 2 weeks @ BA - email Lisa Moon (lmoon@bacards.org) to get on the student summer work list. Click HERE for information. Rising high school students encouraged to apply for the 2025 Hoban Scholarship. Essays due April 4. Click HERE for information.
HS Parent Info Night April 8: BA will be hosting a high school parent information session for 8th grade parents Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30pm. We will present information on graduation requirements, courses available for freshmen, common course tracks based on career goals, academic and co-curricular opportunities, and the transition to high school. All are welcome!
BABS Gala April 12th event: 20 parent volunteer 2-hour shifts still available! BABS Auction Item Donations: sign up to purchase a gift card for silent auction items Thank you! |
 Get your tickets HERE by Monday, March 31 - tickets are selling FAST! |
| BABS Raffle Tickets! Three great raffle options for BABS 2025 - cash, gift card, and (new!) golden ticket. Click HERE for a form to order your tickets! |
College Scholarship Info: Click HERE for details, applications, and deadlines - 8 local scholarship opportunities have deadlines from March 15 to April 4!
Senior Service Cord Deadline April 4: find information on how to apply HERE.
DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE
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| Click here for other Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth events. |
Calendars:
Online BA School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Online Faribault Falcons Calendar:
https://big9conference.org/public/genie/4/school/7/
Family Focus 3/21/25
03/27/2025
Kris Sauer
2024-25, March 2025
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March 21, 2025 - Celebrating our 160th Year!
Dear BA Parents/Guardians:
We hope you had a wonderful, restful, and fantastic spring break! We are looking forward to welcoming your sons and daughters back to campus on Monday.
A few reminders as we start the week:- No Faribault busing March 24-28 or Monday, March 31
- Guatemala Mission Trip spring 2026 information session March 27 - see below. FYI that a BA Rome mission trip for June 2026 is also in the works, details pending.
- Rising high school student summer work program sign up and Hoban Scholarship essay information below.
- Seniors: many college scholarship applications have deadlines in the next few weeks. Click here for the full list. Service cord applications are due April 4. Find the service cord application HERE.
- Grade 6-11 parents: please complete enrollment forms for next year as soon as possible. Thank you!
2025 -2026 School Calendar: Find it HERE. Other BA news on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Prayers for all those dealing with illness, the loss of a family member or close friend, and all those intentions held close to your heart,
Kris Sauer, Ed Friesen,
Interim Co-Heads of School
Student Summer Work/Hoban Scholarship: Student summer work (April 1 deadline) and Hoban Merit Scholarship (due April 4) applications are now available for students in grades 8-11. Click HERE for information.
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8th grade parents: BA will be hosting a high school parent information session for 8th grade parents Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30pm. We will present information on graduation requirements, courses available for freshmen, common course tracks based on career goals, academic and co-curricular opportunities, and the transition to high school. Please reach out to Kris or Ed with questions or suggestions for other topics to address. More information to follow.
Current Parent Service Hour Opportunities: Log in to POINT at https://pointapp.org/sign-in/ to check your hours and sign up to volunteer for:
- BABS Gala April 12th event: parent volunteers needed
- BABS Auction Item Donations: sign up to purchase a gift card for silent auction items and earn service hours
- BABS Amazon Store: shop for hours & help us raise funds for our school
- Golf Tournament Committee: no need to be a golfer to help with this great event August 1st!
- 160th Celebration Committee: help us plan this landmark event on August 2nd!
| BABS Raffle Tickets! Three great raffle options for BABS 2025 - cash, gift card, and (new!) golden ticket. Click HERE for a form to order your tickets! |
Need 2024 tax information? Click HERE.
Looking to order a 2024-2025 yearbook? Click HERE.
Get your BA gear at the school store! Click HERE for information.
Post-Prom is selling Cry Baby Craig's hot sauce. Click HERE for information.
College Scholarship Info: Click HERE for details, applications, and deadlines - 8 local scholarship opportunities have deadlines from March 15 to April 4!
Senior Service Cord Deadline April 4: find information on how to apply HERE.
DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATE
Click here for Divine Mercy Catholic Church youth events. |
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/