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01/31/2023
Kris Sauer
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 27, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Celebrating Catholic Schools! As high school families gather on Saturday for our traditional SnoBall event, we will also be kicking off on Sunday our celebration of Catholic Schools Week (CSW), Prek-12 nationwide. We join other Catholic schools in this national event commemorating what makes our schools different: Faith, Excellence and Service! Our schools will join together for Mass on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. BA's Campus Ministry will share special prayers during the week and we will gather with our DMCS buddies Wednesday, pack food during our field trip day Thursday, and enjoy a Talent Show/Knowledge Bowl competition on Friday. It's a great week to be a Cardinal!
THURSDAY, FEB. 2 - CSW FIELD TRIP - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE BY 7:45AM as their buses leave at 7:50am. Did you get your form in for the field trip? The permission form and field trip fee is linked: HERE if you forgot. If you wish to have the fee added to your FACTS account, please indicate that on the form.
2023-24 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! We thank you for your partnership in your scholar's education. Our Board has approved keeping tuition increases low, with only a 1% increase for next year, while also working to expand scholarships and programs each year. Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE to apply) by Feb. 22 to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived. Contact Kris Sauer with questions or to set up an appointment if help is needed.
ROBOTICS HELP NEEDED: We are looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $209,614+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. We are excited to announce a new program, catered meal by Patty LeBeau and live entertainment by Laura O'Connor. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 28: "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall Dance, Grand March & SnoBall Queen Coronation 8pm; dance ends at 11pm; Post-Prom SnoBash parent event 9-10:45pm @ Faribault's Elks Lodge-see below for more information
- Jan 29: Rome Trip Bake Sale at DMCC after the 8am & 10am Masses.
- Jan 30: Faribault Emeralds Community Performance & Senior Night-6:30pm @ FHS. Free admission with item for St. Vincent de Paul's food shelf. Click here for flyer.
- Feb 3: Youth Basketball Night @ Boys Basketball game - sign up link HERE
- Jan 29-Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 1: Joint BA/DMCS Mass @ IC, 1 hr, 8:30am
- Feb 1: BA/DMCS Buddy Day
- Feb 2: Class field trips (no color day), click here for forms & info
- Feb 5: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. After Mass, high school students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation. Click HERE for flyer.
- Feb 8: Student of the Month, 7:30am
- Feb 10: Dress Down Day, International Cultural Club
- Feb 11: Gopher Conference Band/Choir/Art Honors Concert, Maple River (Feb 10=practice day)
- Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Advance registration HERE, walk-ins welcome.
- Feb 13-16: 8th Grade @ Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
- Feb 14: Prom Dress Down Day
- Feb 16: 1pm WIN schedule
- Feb 17 & 20: No School, President's Day weekend
KUDOS: Congratulations to our scholars on the Emerald's Dance Team for bringing home a Gopher Big 9 Conference Championship win!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
SnoBash, Jan 28: Parents: Come and join us at the Elks from 9-10:45pm for a night of fun supporting post-prom activities! To purchase advance tickets either use Venmo (see QR code or click HERE) or drop payment in the BA office. Be sure to include the number of tickets, names, and an email address for confirmation with your payment. The post prom committee will have a list of pre-paid guests at the front door.
FREE At-Home COVID Tests: The Nurse's Office has extra at-home COVID tests available. Stop by the front office to pick up a FREE test kit for your family!
Parent/Teacher Conference Update: Our winter parent-teacher conferences will NOT be held February 15 as originally scheduled. The new date is Wednesday, March 1, 4-8pm with conferences held via Zoom. A sign up link will be sent at a later date.
Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Jan 28 SnoBall Dance Info/Purchase Tickets by Jan 24: The January 28 "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall is a girl-ask-boy semi-formal dance for students in grades 9-12. Tickets are on sale during high school lunches ($30/couple, $15/single) through Tues, Jan 24. A signed form, found in the front office, is required for a non-BA grade 9-12 guest. Typically, the girls purchase a tie for their date that matches their dress. The girls arrange for a bouquet and boutonniere with a local florist that the boy picks up and pays for the day of the dance. Boys wear a dress shirt (most choose black), tie, and nice pants; girls wear semi-formal dresses. Attire that is neat, clean, and modest is expected of all participants. Couples usually go out to dinner with a group of friends prior to the Grand March. Parents and guests gather in the gym at 8:00pm for the Grand March, where participating couples are introduced and the SnoBall Queen is crowned. There will be a row of chairs in front of the stands for guests with mobility issues. Usually, the Mother-Son/Father-Daughter dance follows coronation, then parents and guests depart and the dance begins. The dance ends at 11:00 p.m.
SnoBall Grand March Reserved Seating: The post-prom committee is selling $15 reserved seats for SnoBall's Grand March Saturday, January 28. This is separate from and behind the rows reserved for SnoBall Court parents/families. Email Darla Hanson at darma2200@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
SENIOR PARENTS: SNOBALL SNACK DONATIONS: The Class of 2023 invites you to donate by clicking HERE. Thank you!
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 1-20-23
01/23/2023
Kris Sauer
2022-23, January 2023
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 20, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Happy SnoBall Week! We look forward to celebrating SnoBall next week as we honor our seniors at another traditional BA event. Review the dress up days and events below. Please plan to join us at the 8pm SnoBall Grand March on Saturday, Jan 28.
MONDAY - Jan. 23: Please note, there is no school for Faribault Public Schools on Monday; however, BA does have school. Please keep in mind that there will not be any Faribault busing Monday and make arrangements if your scholar rides the Faribault bus.
STAFF UPDATE: We look forward to welcoming Katie Smith as our new Middle School Counselor; we will have a full introduction when she begins January 30th. We are also looking for a Robotics assistant. If you are able to help on Mondays and/or Thursdays after school, please email me. You are paid a stipend to assist - mreeder@bacards.org.
2023-24 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! We thank you for your partnership in your scholar's education. Our Board has approved keeping tuition increases low, with only a 1% increase for next year, while working to expand scholarships and programs each year. Please be sure to complete your financial aid application (click HERE for the application) by Feb. 22 to ensure eligibility for all available scholarships. Re-enroll in FACTS by Feb 22 and the $10 re-enrollment fee will be waived.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - Field Trip & Events Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2023. We will have special prayers, a joint Mass, buddy day, a talent show, and on Thursday, Feb 2, an all-school field trip combined with service. Our high school students will be packing food. The food packs require 18 year olds on each line of the food pack. We will need additional adult volunteers for our 9-11th grade group. Please join us to help! Email your interest in attending by January 27th to mreeder@bacards.org. The permission form and cost for the field trip was sent home to parents via email and to students in paper form. You can also find the forms and field trip information by clicking HERE. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FEE & FORM BY FRI, JAN. 27th. If you wish to have the fee added to your tuition, please indicate that on the form.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $207,764+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. We are excited to announce a new program, catered meal, and entertainment. Invites coming soon! Email Teresa Lebens with your donations at: tlebens@bacards.org.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 23: NO FARIBAULT BUSING. BA is in session but Faribault Public Schools do not have school on this day.
- Jan 23-27: SnoBall Week Dress Down Days-see graphic. Reminder of our dress code policy (Handbook, p 30): When the school has special dress theme days for Homecoming and other school spirit
events, the student should wear the specified attire or come to school in the normal dress code. 
- Jan 28: "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall Dance, Grand March & SnoBall Queen Coronation 8pm; dance ends at 11pm; Post-Prom SnoBash parent event 9-10:45pm @ Faribault's Elks Lodge-see below for more information
- Jan 29: Rome Trip Bake Sale at DMCC after the 8am & 10am Masses.
- Feb 3: Youth Basketball Night @ Boys Basketball game - see info below, link to sign up HERE
- Jan 29-Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 1: Joint BA/DMCS Mass @ IC, 1 hr, 8:30am
- Feb 1: BA/DMCS Buddy Day
- Feb 2: Class field trips (no color day), click here for forms & info
- Feb 5: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. We are looking for student ushers, servers, and eucharistic ministers. After Mass, high school students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation.
- Feb 12: Winter Admissions Open House 11am-1pm. Invite a prospective Cardinal to join us! Advance registration HERE, walk-ins welcome.
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
SnoBash, Jan 28: Parents: Come and join us at the Elks from 9-10:45pm for a night of fun supporting post-prom activities! To purchase advance tickets either use Venmo (see QR code or click HERE) or drop payment in the BA office. Be sure to include the number of tickets, names, and an email address for confirmation with your payment. The post prom committee will have a list of pre-paid guests at the front door. Advance ticket sales will be accepted until Jan 27 @ 3pm.
Parent/Teacher Conference Update: Our winter parent-teacher conferences will NOT be held February 15 as originally scheduled. The new date is Wednesday, March 1, 4-8pm with conferences held via Zoom. A sign up link will be sent at a later date.
Theatre Club Update: Going forward Theatre Club will meet EVERY Wednesday at 3pm. All are welcome!
Youth Basketball Night Feb 3: Prospective students and families are invited to join us Feb 3 at the boys basketball game for a fun, free, family night! Register online HERE.
Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Jan 28 SnoBall Dance Info/Purchase Tickets by Jan 24: The January 28 "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall is a girl-ask-boy semi-formal dance for students in grades 9-12. Tickets are on sale during high school lunches ($30/couple, $15/single) through Tues, Jan 24. A signed form, found in the front office, is required for a non-BA grade 9-12 guest. Typically, the girls purchase a tie for their date that matches their dress. The girls arrange for a bouquet and boutonniere with a local florist that the boy picks up and pays for the day of the dance. Boys wear a dress shirt (most choose black), tie, and nice pants; girls wear semi-formal dresses. Attire that is neat, clean, and modest is expected of all participants. Couples usually go out to dinner with a group of friends prior to the Grand March. Parents and guests gather in the gym at 8:00pm for the Grand March, where participating couples are introduced and the SnoBall Queen is crowned. There will be a row of chairs in front of the stands for guests with mobility issues. Usually, the Mother-Son/Father-Daughter dance follows coronation, then parents and guests depart and the dance begins. The dance ends at 11:00 p.m.
SnoBall Grand March Reserved Seating: The post-prom committee is selling $15 reserved seats for SnoBall's Grand March Saturday, January 28. This is separate from and behind the rows reserved for SnoBall Court parents/families. Email Darla Hanson at darma2200@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
SENIOR PARENTS: SNOBALL SNACK DONATIONS: From Brooke Johnson, Senior Class Secretary: "Thank you so much for your continued support over our years at BA; our gratitude is immeasurable. You make it possible to have events like SnoBall every year. In honor of our final year at BA, we have one more “ask” of you. We are looking to have snacks and beverages available at the SnoBall dance, snacks like salty/savory chips, sweet treats, fruits/veggies, and water/juice! We invite you to donate by clicking HERE. Thanks again—you’re the BEST!"
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Senior Scholarships: Click HERE for a list of college and community scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines!
- Senior Service Cord: Click here for the senior service cord guidelines. Applications due April 6, 2023.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 1-13-23
01/17/2023
Kris Sauer
January 2023, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 13, 2023
Dear BA Families:
Bethlehem Academy had an active week, from athletic events to academic competitions, complete with a snow/ice day! Our staff love seeing our scholars thrive! Keeping our scholars involved in programs along with their academic schedule helps them develop in body, mind, and soul. Thank you for encouraging your scholar to participate. SnoBall will be celebrated the week of January 23rd. This tradition invites our young women to ask a young man to the SnoBall dance. We will honor our seniors at different events during this week. Congratulations to our 2023 SnoBall Queen candidates - Destinee Fregoso, Lindsay Hanson, Brooke Johnson, Reagan Kangas, and Amelia Pemrick. See below for more details!
UPCOMING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK - Field Trip & Events Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023. After SnoBall, we celebrate Catholic Schools' Week. We will have special prayers, a joint Mass, buddy day, a talent show, and on Thursday, Feb 2, an all-school field trip combined with service. Our high school students will be packing food. The food packs require 18 year olds on each line of the food pack. We will need additional adult volunteers for our 9-11th grade group. Please join us to help! Email your interest in attending by January 27th to mreeder@bacards.org. The permission form and cost for the field trip was sent home to parents, via email, and to students, in paper form. You can also find the forms and field trip information by clicking HERE. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FEE & FORM BY JAN. 27th. If you wish to have the fee added to your tuition, please indicate that on the form.
BETHLEHEM ACADEMY TRIP EXPERIENCES: Each year BA strives to offer a travel experience to educate and enrich. This year we have a group of students traveling with Mr. Wollin on a Close Up trip to New York and Washington, D.C. Next year, your scholar has the opportunity to travel to Rome! An informational and fundraising meeting will be held Jan. 19 at 1:30 during WIN time for interested scholars. If you have further questions, contact Caryn Coller ccoller@bacards.org
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $205,494+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! We are so thankful to our supporters and have received our matching gift. THANK YOU! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your items at: tlebens@bacards.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 13: Youth Basketball Night @ Girls BBall game - see info below
- Jan 16: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day
- Jan 19: WIN Day
- Jan 23: NO FARIBAULT BUSING. BA is in session but Faribault Public Schools do not have school on this day.
- Jan 23-27: SnoBall Week Dress Down Days-see below for more info
- Jan 28: "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall Dance, Grand March & SnoBall Queen Coronation 8pm; dance ends at 11pm; Post-Prom SnoBash parent event 9-10:45pm @ Faribault's Elks Lodge-see below for more information
- Feb 3: Youth Basketball Night @ Boys Basketball game - see info below
- Jan 29-Feb 5: Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 1: Joint BA/DMCS Mass @ IC, 1 hr, 8:30am
- Feb 1: BA/DMCS Buddy Day
- Feb 2: Class field trips (no color day), click here for forms & info
- Feb 5: BA will host the 5 p.m. Mass @ Divine Mercy Church. We are looking for student ushers, servers, and euchari
stic ministers. After Mass, High School students are invited to stay and participate in the ProLife speaker presentation.
REMINDERS:
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Please continue to join me in praying for family members, BA parents, and staff members who need God's healing touch!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
SnoBall Week Dress Down Theme Days: Monday, Jan 23: Pajama Day; Tuesday, Jan 24: Jersey Day; Wednesday, Jan 25: Dress Your Best (or Mass attire); Thursday, Jan 26: Cardinal Spirit Day; Friday, Jan 27: Beach Day. We will have a SnoBall Court assembly and prayer service Fri, Jan 27 starting at 1pm. See HS section below for SnoBall Dance information.
SnoBash, Jan 28: Come and join us for a night of fun supporting post-prom activities! Open to all parents, SnoBash 2023 will be held at the Elks Lodge in Faribault, Saturday, Jan 28, from 9-10:45pm. To purchase advance tickets, please place payment in an envelope ($20/ticket in advance, $25 at the door) and drop in the designated basket in the BA office. On the envelope, please list the number of tickets, names, and an email address for confirmation. The post prom committee will collect from the office, send confirmations, and have a list of pre-paid guests at the front door. Advanced ticket sales will be accepted until January 27 @ 3pm.
Theatre Club Update: going forward we will have Theatre Club EVERY Wednesday at 3pm starting January 18. All are welcome!
Rome Trip Summer 2024: It's not too late to join! Interested students should plan to attend the Jan 19 1:30pm meeting in mMr. Nuehring's room. Please contact Ms Caryn Coller if interested.
Youth Basketball Nights: prospective students and families are invited to join us for these fun, free, family nights held Jan 13 and Feb 3! Register online for both games HERE. Basketball Game Volunteers/Parent Service Hours: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers and your parent service hours will be automatically recorded. Thank you!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Perserverance (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Jan 28 SnoBall Dance Info: The January 28 "Winter Wonderland" SnoBall is a girl-ask-boy semi-formal dance for students in grades 9-12. Tickets are on sale during high school lunches ($30/couple, $15/single) starting next week. Typically, the girls purchase a tie for their date that matches their dress. The girls arrange for a bouquet and boutonniere with a local florist that the boy picks up and pays for the day of the dance. Boys wear a dress shirt (most choose black), tie, and nice pants; girls wear semi-formal dresses. Attire that is neat, clean and modest is expected of all participants. Couples usually go out to dinner with a group of friends prior to the Grand March. Parents and guests gather in the gym at 8:00pm for the Grand March, where participating couples are introduced and the SnoBall Queen is crowned. Usually, the Mother-Son/Father-Daughter dance follows coronation, then parents and guests depart and the dance begins. The dance ends at 11:00p.m.
SnoBall Grand March Reserved Seating: The post-prom committee is selling $15 reserved seats for SnoBall's Grand March Saturday, January 28. This is separate from and behind the rows reserved for SnoBall Court parents/families. Watch for further details on how to reserve your seat.
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Click HERE to sign up for the DMCC MS Retreat!
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus Jan 6, 2023
01/11/2023
Kris Sauer
2022-23, January 2023
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
January 6, 2023
Dear BA Families:
HAPPY NEW YEAR & WELCOME BACK! I hope the spirit of Christmas resides in you all month long as we experience the layers of snow and ice this January. Did you make a New Year's resolution? For all scholars, their new semester begins this week - a great opportunity to start fresh and exceed their personal goals! Mr. Uphus will be working with scholars on any semester schedule needs.
REFLECTIONS ON THE POPE: Pope Benedict XVI passed away at age 95 on New Years Eve. He leaves a legacy for all of us to share with our families as a person of faith and strong teacher. Join me in prayers. https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/pope-benedict-eight-years-pope-capped-long-ministry-teacher-faith
UPCOMING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK - Field Trip & Events Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023. Staff are busy planning Catholic Schools' Week events the week after SnoBall Week. We will have special prayers, a joint Mass, buddy day, talent show and an all-school field trip combining service with an activity on Thursday, Feb. 2. Our high school students will be packing food. The food packs require 18 year olds or older, to "close the food packs." Because of this, we will need additional adult volunteers for our 9-11th grade group. Please join us to help! Email your interest in attending by January 30th to mreeder@bacards.org. The permission form and cost for the field trip will be sent home next week and due back by January 30th.
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $154,500+ with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! We are so thankful to our supporters and have received our matching gift. THANK YOU! Gifts accepted through June 30, 2023.
- BABS - A Red & Black Gala Event on April 15 is in need of silent and live auction items. Email Teresa Lebens with your items at: tlebens@bacards.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Jan 9, 10, 12, 13: Middle School MAP Testing-see info below
- Jan 11: Student of the Month, 7:30am, Cafeteria
- Jan 12: DMCS/BA Spelling Bee
- Jan 13: Youth Basketball Night @ Girls BBall game - see info
- Jan 16: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day
- Jan 19: WIN Day
- Jan 28: SnoBall Dance
- Jan 29-Feb 3: Catholic Schools Week
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Please continue to pray for staff healing from surgery and continued healing for Bob Crone and Shelley Friesen, as well as all of our students as we begin Semester 2.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATE
Rome Trip Summer 2024: It's not too late to join! Please contact Ms Caryn Coller if interested.Youth Basketball Nights: prospective students and families are invited to join us for these fun, free, family nights! Register online for both games HERE. Basketball Game Volunteers: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to help: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for an update on Counseling Office staffing. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Prudence (click for more info)HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
MAP testing will begin next week for middle school students. Please be sure your scholars get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come to school with their laptops fully charged for the online tests. See test schedule below:
Monday, January 9
P1 and 3: Grade 6 Reading
P4 and 5: Grade 7 Math
P6 and 7/8: Grade 8 Language
Tuesday January 10
P2 and 3: Grade 8 Reading
P4 and 5: Grade 6 Math
P6 and 7/8: Grade 7 Language
Thursday January 11
Morning – Spelling Bee
P6 and 7/8: Grade 6 Language
Friday January 12
P1 and 2: Grade 7 Reading
P4 and 5: Grade 8 Math
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 12/16/22
01/05/2023
Kris Sauer
December 2022, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
December 16, 2022
Dear BA Families:
BLESSED 3rd WEEK OF ADVENT! This week began with our Christmas Concert on Sunday. What beautiful music our scholars created to celebrate the season! Congratulations to our band and choir directors, Mr. Lorence and Ms. Cicha on a wonderful concert. Our scholars also gathered for a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, delivered our service projects to the community, and completed our FFA giving tree gifts. The snow arrived on Thursday, delaying our start and canceling our 10th and 11th grade retreat - we will reschedule for later in the year. The Back 40 does look like a Winter Wonderland!
COUNSELOR UPDATE: We are saddened to share that one of our counselors, Shane Roessler, has accepted a new position with the judicial courts. She is excited about this change, but sad to leave. Please click HERE to read her personal update. We will be working with Phoenix Counseling in replacing the counselor as soon as possible.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! I want to wish each family, each scholar, a beautiful Christmas! May the Holy Spirit guide you and wrap you in loving arms as you celebrate during break with friends and family. We are thankful for you!
FUNDRAISERS & EVENT UPDATES:
- The BA Annual Fund drive is at $97,200 with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year! We are so thankful to our supporters and will receive a $40,000 match for reaching $100,000 by 12/31/22. Thank you for considering an end-of-year gift!
- Looking for a fun stocking stuffer? Purchase a BA Bash raffle ticket, still available next week in the office!
- Post Prom has a Dine Out scheduled from 4-8pm Dec. 20 at Perkins! Go out to eat and support Post Prom!
- Join us at the BA Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 21 at DMCC. See info below.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Dec 19 & 20: Finals for High School *Dress down days! See above.
- Dec 20: Dining Night Out at Perkins, 4-8pm, dine in or take out; 10% of sales back to BA Post Prom
- Dec 21: BA Red Cross Blood Drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church-volunteers & donors needed! See below for info.
- Dec 21-Jan 3: Christmas Break-NO SCHOOL
- Jan 4: Semester 2 begins with a Red 40-min Mass day
- Jan 6: Student Council $ Dress Down Day
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- MS Homework Club/HS Homework Help: Homework Club with Mrs. Kohl is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-4pm in Room 204 for middle school students. Academic support for high school students is led by Mrs. Ashley from 3-3:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library.
Please continue to pray for staff with ailing family members, students with sick family members or parents recovering from surgery, and families with special needs this Christmas. May the light of Advent bring them hope!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATES
Office Hours During Break: During Christmas break, any communication, donations, or raffle tickets may be mailed in or dropped off at the side entrance door, Door C. The office will be open:
- Wed., Dec. 21 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wed., Dec. 28 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The office will be closed all other days through January 2. January 3rd is a teacher workday and the office will be open 8am-3pm. We wish you a blessed Christmas break and a Happy New Year!
Band/Choir Christmas Concert video: Click here for a link to the Dec 11 Christmas concert and thank you to FCTV for editing the video!
Rome Trip Summer 2024: It's not too late to join! Please contact Ms Caryn Coller if interested.BA Blood Drive: BA will be hosting a blood drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church December 21 from 9am– 2pm. More donor spots added! We are still looking for student volunteers. Students can earn service hours for each hour they are present. Click here to volunteer or donate blood: Volunteer Link; Blood Donor Link. Thank you!
BA's American Heart Challenge: This is a service learning program sponsored by SADD and the American Heart Association where students will learn the health effects of vaping & tobacco and earn 2 hours of community service for participating. Registration is at this link - donation and participation deadline is December 20, 2022.
RaiseRight Update: Click HERE for the December newsletter.BABS Donations needed! Consider adding BABS to your holiday shopping list! Find our BABS Amazon wish list at: https://a.co/bBHzgk9. Thank you!
BA Bash Raffle: Click HERE for the BA Bash raffle ticket order form.
Basketball Game Volunteers: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. Click the links to volunteer at an upcoming game: Girls Basketball Volunteers; Boys Basketball Volunteers
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for an update on Couseling Office staffing. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Self-Control. Click here for more information.HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 12/9/22
12/13/2022
Kris Sauer
December 2022, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
December 9, 2022
Dear BA Families:
BLESSED 2nd WEEK OF ADVENT! This week we celebrated St. Nicholas's Feast Day, participated in the Immaculate Conception Mass with parishioners, and gathered for Reconciliation and Adoration. We also held a dress down to support the Friesen family. Each week of Advent brings us closer in our relationship with Christ as we prepare for His coming.
As we draw closer to the end of our first semester of the school year, we are thankful for each family, each student, and each benefactor that supports BA through gifts of time, talent and treasure. This past Saturday we honored former teacher, Eileen Kriechbaum and long-time supporters, Barb and Dick Rost, as new inductees into our Court of Honor. What a joy to honor those who support our mission! We are blessed by so much support for BA!
FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS AT BA: In order to live out our mission, there is always a fundraiser or event at our school! Presently, we're inviting families to support either our Annual Fund drive, with a goal of $265,000 for this academic year, or purchase a BA Bash raffle ticket - it makes a great stocking stuffer! To date, our Annual Fund is at $84,400 - with a goal to reach $100,000 before the end of the year in order to receive up to $40,000 in matching funds! In addition, our Post Prom has a Dine Out schedule for Dec. 20 and BA is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 21 while our FFA collects needed items for families in the area. See below for more information.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Please remember to join us for our Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the BA gymnasium featuring our bands and choirs. High school band and choir students should report at 5:45 p.m., middle school students should report by 6 p.m.
- Middle School Band Attire: Please dress up, Santa hats are allowed. Follow normal dress code rules.
- Middle School Choir Attire: Please dress up in black and white and follow normal dress code rules.
- High School Band Attire: Please wear all black. Follow normal dress code rules.
- High School Choir Attire: Dress up, but students will wear choir robes.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Dec 11: 6:30-7:30pm BA Band & Choir Christmas Concerts
- Dec 13: WIN Day, 1pm schedule
- Dec 14: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 10:20am (60 min)
- Dec 14: Candy gram order deadline, see info below
- Dec 14: FFA Christmas Giving Tree gift deadline, see info below
- Dec 15: Grade 10 & 11 retreat @ St. Patrick's Church in Shieldsville
- Dec 16: SADD Ugly Xmas Sweater $ Dress Down Day - Finals begin
- Dec 19 & 20: Finals for High School *Dress down days! See above.
- Dec 20: Dining Night Out at Perkins, 4-8pm, dine in or take out; 10% of sales back to BA Post Prom
- Dec 21: NO SCHOOL
- Dec 21: BA Red Cross Blood Drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church-volunteers needed! See below for info.
- Dec 21-Jan 3: Christmas Break-NO SCHOOL
- Jan 4: Semester 2 begins
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- MS Homework Club/HS Homework Help: Homework Club with Mrs. Kohl is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-4pm in Room 204 for middle school students. Academic support for high school students is led by Mrs. Ashley from 3-3:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library.
Please continue to pray for staff with ailing family members, students with sick family members, struggling students, and families with special needs this Christmas. May the light of Advent bring them hope!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATES
Rome Trip Summer 2024: It's not too late to join! Please contact Ms Caryn Coller if interested.
BA's American Heart Challenge: This is a service learning program sponsored by SADD and the American Heart Association where students will learn the health effects of vaping & tobacco and earn 2 hours of community service for participating. Registration is at this link - donation and participation deadline is December 20, 2022.
BA Blood Drive: BA will be hosting a blood drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church December 21 from 9am– 2pm. We are still looking for 8 student volunteers. Students can earn service hours for each hour they are present. Click here to volunteer: Volunteer Link. All blood donations slots have been filled. Thank you!Calling all recent BA graduates! Ms. Shane Roessler, School Counselor, is looking for recent graduates to return and be part of panel of college students to share what college is like, how it is different/same than high school and any other insider information that they wish they would have known their senior year in high school. We will be hosting this panel over a lunch period early January (the first week we return to school). If you know of a graduate who will be around during that time, please let Mrs. Shane Roessler know at sroessler@bacards.org, or call/text 507-291-3675. THANK YOU!
RaiseRight Update: Last weekly order before Christmas is due Tues, Dec 13. Limited supply of small denomination gift cards available at DMCS and at Divine Mercy Church. Click HERE for the December newsletter with more information.BABS Donations needed! Consider adding BABS to your holiday shopping list! Find our BABS Amazon wish list at: https://a.co/bBHzgk9. Thank you!
Basketball Game Volunteers: The high school basketball season is upon us. With 2 dozen home games from December through February, there are many volunteer opportunities. We need parent volunteers to sell admission (tickets) and to work in the concession stand. See the links below to volunteer at an upcoming game:
- Girls Basketball Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949a4ac29a4fd0-22231
- Boys Basketball Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949a4ac29a4fd0-2223
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Boys Basketball Middle School Coach Opening: BA is currently looking for an additional middle school boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for this a tidbit on gratitude. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Click HERE for the BA Bash raffle ticket order form.
Positivity Project: This week's character focus is Self-Control. Click here for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Middle School News: Click HERE to find the second quarter middle school newsletter. You should also have received a copy by email. Please contact your child’s advisory teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Thank your for partnering with us at Bethlehem Academy!
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOL/CHURCH UPDATESHelp Wanted: Divine Mercy Catholic School is seeking a 9th-12th grade student to assist in their After School Program. This can be Monday-Friday or shared with another person and can range in time from 3:00-4:30 pm or later, if needed. This is a paid position. Please contact Ginger Van Hecke at DMCS if you are interested.
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 12/2/22
12/07/2022
Kris Sauer
December 2022, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
December 2, 2022
Dear BA Families:
BLESSED ADVENT! This week began our first week of Advent. Our Peer Ministry led us in a special Advent prayer. All of our students gathered in Houses to complete service projects. Together we created 9 throw blankets, 240 Christmas gift bags for elderly and EMT providers, as well as 105 veteran cards. It was a wonderful way to start Advent!
SPECIAL HOUSES' SERVICE PROJECTS: We completed our service commitment and will have December 21 off from school! Our last day of school before Christmas break will be Tuesday, Dec. 20. Please remember, high school students have finals so it is important that they are here!
SENIOR PARENTS: There are updates for scholarships and awards as well as a revised process for graduation service cords on the High School Counselor's webpage, please check this often! (Counselor's Corner)
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Dec 3: Benefactors Brunch
- Dec 6: St. Nicholas Day! Rome Trip meeting @ 3pm (see below)
- Dec 7: Student of the Month, 7:30am; Wolf Ridge parent meeting, 6pm Rm 207
- Dec 8: Immaculate Conception Mass for BA/guests (10:30am, 60 min)
- Dec 9: Reconciliation, 12-2:30pm; special schedule
- Dec 11: 6:30-7:30pm BA Band & Choir Christmas Concerts, please note, we moved the band concert to Dec. 11 as Dec. 12 is the celebration of Our Lady Guadalupe at the Parish
- Dec 13: WIN Day, 1pm schedule
- Dec 14: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 10:20am (60 min)
- Dec 14: Candy gram order deadline (see info below)
- Dec 15: Grade 10 & 11 retreat @ Shieldsville
- Dec 16: SADD Ugly Xmas Sweater $ Dress Down Day
- Dec 21: NO SCHOOL
- Dec 21: BA Red Cross Blood Drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church see below for volunteer and donation info
- Dec 21-Jan 3: Christmas Break-NO SCHOOL
- Jan 4: Semester 2 begins
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- Volunteers needed! BABS Committee members needed - help us plan for our largest fundraiser of the year! Sign up HERE. Find our new Volunteer Connection page HERE.
- MS Homework Club/HS Homework Help: Homework Club with Mrs. Kohl is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-4pm in Room 204 for middle school students. Academic support for high school students is led by Mrs. Ashley from 3-3:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library.
As you may be aware, my Advent began with the loss of my mother. She had been on hospice, so although it was not a surprise, it is always a loss to lose a loved one. We will celebrate her life on Monday, December 5. Your kind words and prayers are appreciated. Please continue to pray for staff with ailing family members, students who are struggling and all of our families this Christmas that the light of Advent will inspire them!
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATES
Rome Trip Info Meeting: There will be an informational meeting for BA's trip to Rome the summer of 2024 in Mr. Nuehring’s room on Tues, Dec 6 at 3pm. If scholars are unable to make it or have questions, please see Ms. Coller or Mr. Nuehring.
Rome Trip Candy Grams: Help support the Bethlehem Academy Rome pilgrimage trip for summer of 2024! Candy canes with a message can be ordered for $1.00 each. Candy canes will be delivered December 19th. Return the order form (find it HERE) with payment to the Bethlehem Academy office by December 14th. Label the envelope: Candy Gram. Thank you for your support!
BA's American Heart Challenge: Allana Kern, Director of Youth Market with the American Heart Association, spoke to high school students yesterday. Below is a message from Allana regarding her talk:
BA Families: We are excited to announce that December’s health topic is focused on NO VAPING OR TOBACCO! We know from scripture that our body is to be treated well. We were bought at a price and are not our own (1 Corinthians 6:20). That's why Bethlehem Academy, with your SADD club's sponsorship, is taking on the American Heart Challenge! It is an amazing service learning program where students will learn the health effects of vaping & tobacco, and they can even earn 2 hours of community service just for participating! Registration has begun, and I would like to invite you to join the effort as part of our school team at this link. I greatly appreciate your support and look forward to making a difference in the health of our community this December. Thank you, Allana Kern
BA Blood Drive: December 21 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., BA will be hosting a blood drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. We are looking for many volunteers to fill slots for each hour. Students can earn service hours for each hour they are present. If a scholar is interested in giving blood at this drive, there are some requirements: be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 lbs., and you have not donated blood in the last 56 days. Click these links to sign up: Volunteer Link; Blood Donation LinkCalling all recent BA graduates! Ms. Shane Roessler, School Counselor, is looking for recent graduates to return and be part of panel of college students to share what college is like, how it is different/same than high school and any other insider information that they wish they would have known their senior year in high school. We will be hosting this panel over a lunch period early January (the first week we return to school). If you know of a graduate who will be around during that time, please let Mrs. Shane Roessler know at sroessler@bacards.org, or call/text 507-291-3675. THANK YOU!
RaiseRight/Earn Even More Tuition Credit: To check out the November RaiseRight (Scrip) newsletter, click HERE. Wanted: people to help sell Scrip gift cards after Mass on the weekends. You will be able to choose the Mass times that work for you. You may choose to work once a month or more. A calendar schedule will be sent to you. You will earn $7 for your child’s tuition credit each time you sell. This would simply involve sitting at the desk in the Narthex and selling gift cards. When everyone is finished purchasing, you will count the inventory, sign the log sheet, and put the cards back in the safe. Interested? Please contact Peggy Johnson at pjohnson@dmcs.cc or (507) 334-7706.BABS Donations needed! Consider adding BABS to your holiday shopping list! Find our BABS Amazon wish list at: https://a.co/bBHzgk9. Thank you!
Basketball Registration: Please visit our sports website, bacardinals.com, and click on the More menu to get the link for the registration form. The activity fee is $140 per participant. The fee may be paid online at bacardinals.com under the More menu, by check or by contacting Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org) to have the fee added to your tuition payment account. Participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file in the school's activities office. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam.
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Boys Basketball Middle School Coach Opening: BA is currently looking for an additional middle school boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for this week's tidbit on gratitude. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Click HERE for the BA Bash raffle ticket order form.
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
- After school support is available for students in the library Tuesday - Thursday until 3:30 (link to info)
- Second semester schedule changes are DUE by December 8. Forms are available in the library outside of the counseling office.
- Please remind your high school student to check their email and class Schoology on a regular basis! (Thank you for your support with this!)
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOL/CHURCH UPDATES
Help Wanted: Divine Mercy Catholic School is seeking a 9th-12th grade student to assist in their After School Program. This can be Monday-Friday or shared with another person and can range in time from 3:00-4:30 pm or later, if needed. This is a paid position. Please contact Ginger Van Hecke at DMCS if you are interested.
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 11/18/22
11/29/2022
Kris Sauer
2022-23, November 2022
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
November 18, 2022
Dear BA Families:
Blessed Thanksgiving to all of our families! We are so thankful for your partnership at Bethlehem Academy and invite you to join our school as we focus on gratitude this week and next: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
GRANDPARENTS DAY - Tuesday, Nov. 22: Please extend an invitation to grandparents/special adults in your scholar's life to join us in the BA gymnasium on Tuesday, November 22 at 1 pm for a special program, tours, and cookies. (Regular 2:55pm release for scholars although some may leave early with grandparents, with your permission, after the program.) Click HERE for the invite and questionnaire. Click HERE for the 1pm Assembly Class Schedule.
SPECIAL HOUSES' SERVICE PROJECTS: On December 1st, our House Committee is planning for scholars to participate in a variety of service projects, tying blankets, making sandwiches for the homeless, and gift bags for emergency staff and area nursing homes. IF OUR STUDENTS WORK HARD AND COMPLETE THEIR SERVICE PROJECTS - We will all have December 21 off! Donations accepted toward these projects, please send either cash/check, small candy canes and bags of Hershey kisses or personal products to school! THANK YOU!
SENIOR PARENTS: There are updates for scholarships and awards as well as a revised process for graduation service cords on the High School Counselor's webpage, please check this often! (Counselor's Corner)
BENEFACTOR'S BRUNCH - DECEMBER 3: You're invited to join us for a special Mass and brunch to celebrate retired teacher, Ms. Eileen Kriechbaum and longtime BA supporters, Barb & Dick Rost as we honor them at 10am on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at BA.
SPECIAL ADVENT EVENTS: During Advent we have special Masses and our Christmas Concerts, so please mark your calendars!
- December 3: Benefactor's Brunch - 10am Mass followed by lunch and a short program. Please RSVP to advancement@bacards.org by Nov. 30.
- December 6: St. Nicholas Day!
- December 8: 10:20 a.m. Immaculate Conception Mass at IC
- December 11: 6:30-7:30pm BA Band & Choir Christmas Concerts, please note, we moved the band concert to Dec. 11 as Dec. 12 is the celebration of Our Lady Guadalupe at the Parish.
- December 14: 10:20 a.m. BA will celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at IC
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Nov 21: NHS $ Dress Down Day for Thanksgiving meal project; Boys basketball opens
- Nov. 22: Grandparents Day! Please invite grandparents and special adults to come to BA for a program, tours, and cookies at 1 pm! Click HERE for 1pm Assembly Class Schedule
- Nov. 23-25: NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving! God's blessings
- Dec. 1: Health Speaker for HS & WIN day for Houses (Service Projects)
- Dec 2: NHS $ Dress Down Day
- Dec 3: Benefactors Brunch
- Dec 8: Immaculate Conception Mass for BA/guests (10:20am, 60 min)
- Dec 11: Choir and Band Winter Concert, 6:30pm (NOTE NEW DATE FOR BAND CONCERT)
- Dec 14: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 10:20am (60 min)
- Dec 16: SADD Ugly Xmas Sweater $ Dress Down Day
- Dec 21: BA Red Cross Blood Drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church Sign up at www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Bethlehem Academy to schedule an appointment from 9am to 2pm.
- Dec 22-Jan 3: Christmas Break-NO SCHOOL
- Jan 4: Semester 2 begins
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- Volunteers needed! BABS Committee members needed - help us plan for our largest fundraiser of the year! Sign up HERE. Find our new Volunteer Connection page HERE.
- MS Homework Club/HS Homework Help: Homework Club with Mrs. Kohl is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-4pm in Room 204 for middle school students. Academic support for high school students is led by Mrs. Ashley from 3-3:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library.
Wishing all of our families a blessed Thanksgiving Break. Since next week is a short week, we will not be sending out a Friday Focus. Enjoy this precious time with family and friends and keep each other in your prayers. BA will be closed November 23-25 and returns on Monday, November 28.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATES
Calling all recent BA graduates! Ms. Shane Roessler, School Counselor, is looking for recent graduates to return and be part of panel of college students to share what college is like, how it is different/same than high school and any other insider information that they wish they would have known their senior year in high school. We will be hosting this panel over a lunch period early January (the first week we return to school). If you know of a graduate who will be around during that time, please let Mrs. Shane Roessler know at sroessler@bacards.org, or call/text 507-291-3675. THANK YOU!
RaiseRight/Earn Even More Tuition Credit: To check out the November RaiseRight (Scrip) newsletter, click HERE. Wanted: people to help sell Scrip gift cards after Mass on the weekends. You will be able to choose the Mass times that work for you. You may choose to work once a month or more. A calendar schedule will be sent to you. You will earn $7 for your child’s tuition credit each time you sell. This would simply involve sitting at the desk in the Narthex and selling gift cards. When everyone is finished purchasing, you will count the inventory, sign the log sheet, and put the cards back in the safe. Interested? Please contact Peggy Johnson at pjohnson@dmcs.cc or (507) 334-7706.
Black Friday Shopping: Consider adding BABS to your shopping list! Find our Amazon wish list at: https://a.co/bBHzgk9Basketball Registration: Registration is now open for participation in boys and girls basketball this winter. Please visit our sports website, bacardinals.com, and click on the More menu to get the link for the registration form. The activity fee is $140 per participant. The fee may be paid online at bacardinals.com under the More menu, by check or by contacting Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org) to have the fee added to your tuition payment account. Participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file in the school's activities office. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam.
Boys Basketball Team Store: Get your BA Boys Basketball team and fan apparel now. Orders must placed by November 23. Click HERE for the team store!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Boys Basketball Middle School Coach Opening: BA is currently looking for an additional middle school boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Counselor Tidbits: Click HERE for this week's tidbit on gratitude. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website, including updated graduation service cord information.
Click HERE for the BA Bash raffle ticket order form.
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Juniors & Seniors:
- ACT Exams: Find ACT college test dates and registration deadlines at this LINK.
- SAT Testing: Find SAT college test dates and registration deadlines HERE.
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 11/11/22
11/16/2022
Kris Sauer
November 2022, 2022-23
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
November 11, 2022
Dear BA Families:
Happy Veteran's Day! What an honor to host area Veterans this morning and to hear from past American Legion commander and Air Force veteran, John McDonough. The service of our veterans to our country is a grand example to our scholars.
GRANDPARENTS DAY - Tuesday, Nov. 22: Please extend an invitation to grandparents/special adults in your scholar's life to join us in the BA gymnasium on November 22 at 1 pm for a special program, tours and cookies. (Regular 2:55pm release for scholars although some may leave early with grandparents, with your permission, after the program.) Click HERE for the invite and questionnaire.
SPECIAL ADVENT EVENTS: During Advent we have special Masses and our Christmas Concerts, so please mark your calendars, now!
- December 8: 10:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception Mass at IC
- December 11: 6:30-7:30 p.m. BA Band & Choir Christmas Concerts, please note, we moved the band concert to Dec. 11 as Dec. 12 is the celebration of Our Lady Guadalupe at the Parish.
- December 14: 10:30 a.m. BA will celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at IC
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Nov 12: Altar Server training for ALL servers at DMCC, 10am. See flyer HERE.
- Nov 14: Girls basketball opens
- Nov 18: Prom Dress Down Day; Thanksgiving basket collection deadline (see below for more information)
- Nov 21: Boys basketball opens
- Nov. 22: Grandparents Day! Please invite grandparents and special adults to come to BA for a program, tours, and cookies at 1 pm!
- Nov. 23-25: NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving! God's blessings
- Dec 2: NHS Dress Down Day
- Dec 3: Benefactors Brunch
- Dec 8: Immaculate Conception Mass for BA and guests (10:30 a.m.)
- Dec 11: Choir and Band Winter Concert (NOTE NEW DATE FOR BAND CONCERT)
- Dec 21: BA Red Cross Blood Drive at Divine Mercy Catholic Church Sign up at www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Bethlehem Academy to schedule an appointment from 9am to 2pm.
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org or call 507-334-3948, x 302 by 8am if possible. Thank you!
- Volunteers needed! BABS Committee members needed - help us plan for our largest fundraiser of the year! Sign up HERE. Find our new Volunteer Connection page HERE.
- MS Homework Club/HS Homework Help: Homework Club with Mrs. Kohl is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-4pm in Room 204 for middle school students. Academic support for high school students is led by Mrs. Ashley offered 3-3:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library.
Wishing all of our families a blessed Thanksgiving Break. Since next week is a short week, we will not be sending out a Friday Focus. Enjoy this precious time with family and friends and keep each other in your prayers. BA will be closed Nov 23-25 and returns on Monday, Nov. 28.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATES
Thanksgiving Basket Drive: Peer Ministry is sponsoring a Thanksgiving basket collection. Students were given a suggested item to donate during homeroom this week. Deadline for collecting items is Friday, Nov 18. The goal is for each homeroom to create a Thanksgiving dinner basket that will then be donated to St. Vincent de Paul and our local food shelf. Please help if you can!
RaiseRight/Earn Even More Tuition Credit: To check out the November RaiseRight (Scrip) newsletter, click HERE. Wanted: people to help sell Scrip gift cards after Mass on the weekends. You will be able to choose the Mass times that work for you. You may choose to work once a month or more. A calendar schedule will be sent to you. You will earn $7 for your child’s tuition credit each time you sell. This would simply involve sitting at the desk in the Narthex and selling gift cards. When everyone is finished purchasing, you will count the inventory, sign the log sheet, and put the cards back in the safe. Interested? Please contact Peggy Johnson at pjohnson@dmcs.cc or (507) 334-7706.
Basketball Registration: Registration is now open for participation in boys and girls basketball this winter. Please visit our sports website, bacardinals.com, and click on the More menu to get the link for the registration form. The activity fee is $140 per participant. The fee may be paid online at bacardinals.com under the More menu, by check or by contacting Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org) to have the fee added to your tuition payment account. Participants must also have a valid sports physical clearance on file in the school's activities office. Sports physicals are good for 3 years from the date of the exam.
Boys Basketball Team Store: Get your BA Boys Basketball team and fan apparel now. Orders must placed by November 23. Click HERE for the team store!
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Kleenex Needed! We would greatly appreciate any Kleenex donations as we approach the cold/flu season. We only have a few boxes left. Thank you!
Juniors & Seniors:
- ACT Exams: Find ACT college test dates and registration deadlines at this LINK.
- SAT Testing: Find SAT college test dates and registration deadlines HERE.
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH UPDATES
Online School Calendar:
https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/
Family Focus 11-4-22
11/10/2022
Kris Sauer
2022-23, November 2022
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (Peer Ministry-selected Bible verse for 2022-2023)
November 4, 2022
Dear BA Families:
Welcome November! With the warm weather, it has not felt like November, although our playoff schedule certainly highlights the changing of the seasons. It is very exciting to move forward so confidently in playoffs with our volleyball ranked #1 and football #2 in sections - THANK YOU COACHES, STUDENTS & FAMILIES FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We also want to especially congratulate our Cross Country Coop Team as they head to State this Saturday! *Please note, if our volleyball and football teams make it to State, upcoming school days may be revised, depending on the day and times of the games.
This week BA celebrated Halloween in partnership with DMCS for our annual "Trunk or Treat" event. What a fantastic turnout and so many creative trunks! Our scholars also gathered for Mass on All Saints' Day with many from the community joining us for this Holy Day. It was a wonderful first week of November - God is shining down!
BA OPEN HOUSE-Monday, November 7: Please invite families and potential new students to our open house on Monday, November 7. This is a great time to showcase our school! Pre-registration for these families is helpful at: (Open House).
VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM AT BA: Please join us for a short Veteran's Day program on Friday, Nov. 11 at 8:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. IF WE ARE AT STATE FOR VOLLEYBALL, WE MAY POSTPONE TO MONDAY, NOV. 14.
NEW FACES AT BA: Over the next few months students may comment about new faces, extra staff in some classrooms. In addition to observations and support from Mr. Wollersheim and me, some of our new teachers are also assigned outside coaches who are supporting their professional development needs as new teachers. These coaches will be in the classroom more often during the second semester.
GRANDPARENTS DAY - Tuesday, Nov. 22: Please extend an invitation to grandparents/special adults in your scholar's life. Join us in the BA gymnasium Nov 22 at 1 pm for a special program, tours and cookies. Regular 2:55pm release for scholars.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS: Additional events are online.
- Nov 7: BA Open House for prospective students, 5:30-7:30pm, Pre-register HERE
- Nov 8: SADD poetry contest deadline, see below
- Nov 9: MAKE UP SCHOOL PHOTOS!
- The Signery Post-Prom Fundraiser, 6:30-8:30pm, click HERE for a flyer with more information
- Nov 11: Veteran's Day program (May be moved to Nov. 14)
- Nov 12: Altar Server training for ALL servers at DMCC, 10am. See flyer HERE.
- Nov. 22: Grandparents Day! Please invite grandparents and special adults to come to BA for a program, tours, and cookies at 1 p.m.!
- Nov. 23-25: NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving! God's blessings
- Volunteers needed! BABS Committee members needed - help us plan for our largest fundraiser of the year! Sign up HERE. Find our new Volunteer Connection page HERE.
- Homework Club: Homework Club with Mrs. Kohl is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-4pm in Room 204. All students welcome!
- Attendance: If your scholar is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@bacards.org by 8am if possible. Thank you!
Prayers for families struggling at this time, students with special needs, and prayers for peace in Ukraine.
Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org
ALL BA UPDATES
SADD Veteran's Day Poetry Contest: All students are invited to submit a poem or inspirational tribute speech about Veteran's Day or patriotism. Submissions due to Mrs. Donlon by Tues, Nov 8. Winner earns a $25 Target gift card & a chance to read their work at our Veteran's Day program Nov 11. All participants entered in a Caribou gift card drawing. See the flyer HERE.
Counselor Tidbits: This week we are touching on technology! Click HERE for the flyer. Click HERE for the Counselor's Corner page on our website.
Basketball Officials: BA needs individuals to officiate junior high basketball this winter. Contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948) if interested.
Kleenex Needed! We would greatly appreciate any Kleenex donations as we approach the cold/flu season. We only have a few boxes left. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Juniors & Seniors:
- ACT Exams: Find ACT college test dates and registration deadlines at this LINK.
- SAT Testing: Find SAT college test dates and registration deadlines HERE.
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Wolf Ridge Tastefully Simple Fundraiser to Nov 4: Support the Wolf Ridge trip! See an 8th grader for forms and to order these great Tastefully Simple products; click HERE for an information form; or To see the online catalog, go to www.tastefullysimple.com and to order email akshuda@charter.net. Orders will be delivered directly to you by Thanksgiving.
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH UPDATES
School Calendar: https://gopherconference.org/public/genie/7/school/7/