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Family Focus 10/27/23

11/02/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2023-24, October 2023

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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)

October 27, 2023

Dear BA Families:
Good luck to our student-athletes as they compete in section play & compete @ State! Congratulations to our co-op cross country team runners headed to STATE Nov 4 (2:45pm race time) after finishing 2^nd in the section meet yesterday! Cardinal football play tomorrow at 2pm at Bruce Smith Field, taking on Kenyon-Wanamingo in their 2^nd game of section play - come cheer them on!! Girls volleyball won their section opener last night, beating Lanesboro in straight sets. They will play Tuesday, October 31 at 7:30pm vs Fillmore Central at Rochester Mayo Civic Center. Go, Cardinals!!

Trunk or Treat is Tuesday, Oct. 31: Dress down day and event information below. Volunteer trunks still needed! Due to the cold, we'll have Entrance C open for volunteers to warm up - hot drinks will also be available. Sign up HERE. This is a parent and student volunteer event.

DVM Transfer Ceremony: Please join us next Friday, Nov 3rd at 1pm as we celebrate our historic transition in governance from the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa to Dominican Veritas Ministries and give thanks to the Sisters for all they have done to promote, support, and sustain our mission. Archbishop Hebda and former Principal Sr. Kate Theis will be among our honored guests. Students should dress their best or be in Mass Dress code.

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Oct. 27: MS Dance, 7-9pm; Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23.
Oct 31:
- Jostens Letter Jacket/Class Ring rep taking orders before school; or order online HERE.
- Trunk or Treat Dress Down - bring a $ or bag of candy
- BA/DMCS Trunk or Treat from 4-6pm in the BA parking lot - sign up HERE.
Nov. 1: Special WEDNESDAY 10:30am Mass for All Saints Day
Nov. 2: School Photo Re-takes will be at 8 am at DMCS. Photo forms are available in the front office. If students want re-takes they have to bring their old photos back.
Nov. 3, 1pm (WIN Schedule):
- Dress Your Best or Mass Dress Code Day. Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Special guests include: Archbishop Hebda and former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.
- Senior graduation orders due
Nov. 9: Student of the Month, 7:30am, BA gym
- BA Fall Open House for prospective students, 5-7 pm. Help us grow our enrollment! Invited interested students to join us for our Fall Open House. Click HERE to preregister. Cardinal Visit Days also available.
Nov. 10: Mass Day, Veteran's Day ceremony-Special Schedule, see flyer below for student poetry contest

Please join Pope Francis today, October 27, in a day of prayer for peace.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team

ALL BA UPDATE

Trunk or Treat Dress Down Day Oct. 31: Come in costume or dress down for a dollar or a bag of candy. Proceeds provide candy for our free community Trunk or Treat event. No scary masks or plastic weapons, please. Costumes should be neat, clean, and modest. Hats, leggings, sweats or Birkenstocks with socks allowed.

Trunk or Treat Event Oct 31, 4-6 pm: Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE. Due to the forecasted cold weather, the building will be open for volunteers to take a break and warm up. Hot drinks provided!

Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from $2023 to $523. Click HERE for the order form.

BABS PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers needed for the BABS 2024 planning committee. BABS is BA's biggest fundraising event of the year and a main source of funding for general and special project needs of the school. This is a parent service hour event - please consider lending your time and talent. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Christmas Scrip on Sale now: Get your Christmas gift card order in early! Earn money off tuition by buying gift cards for stores you already shop at. Click HERE for info on the RaiseRight gift card tuition incentive program. Contact aluckow@dmcs.cc with questions.

Tastefully Simple Wolf Ridge 8th Grade Fundraiser: From Oct. 9-Nov. 6, 8th graders are hosting a Tastefully Simple fundraiser to raise money for their February Wolf Ridge trip. Place an order with one of our 8th graders or order online directly at this link and 100% of all profits go to this trip! Contact Kris Shuda for questions about the fundraiser; Julie Smisek for Qs about the trip.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Football and Volleyball Playoffs

Saturday, October 28 - 2pm - Varsity Football Playoff vs. Kenyon-Wanamingo at Bruce Smith Field
Tuesday, October 31 - approx. 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Fillmore Central at Rochester Mayo Civic Center
Thursday, November 2 - 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball Playoffs continue at Rochester Mayo Civic Center
Friday, November 3 - Section Football Championship To Be Announced
Saturday, November 4 - 10am - Section Volleyball Championship at Rochester Mayo Civic Center; 2:45pm - Girls Class AA State Cross Country Meet at University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course

Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. Register through Faribault's Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for an InfiniteCampus portal account application form. Or, contact portalhelp@faribault.k12.mn.us for assistance in setting up an account.

Faribault Archers Oct. 29 Registration: Faribault Falcons Archers are hosting an information and registration session at the Rice County Fairgrounds Faribault Archery Club 3-5pm on Oct. 29. Open to all grade 6-12 students, click HERE for the flyer with more information, click HERE to register online (click on Register in the upper right corner.)

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Opening: Bethlehem Academy has an opening for an assistant boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 x205) for more information and to apply.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Attention Seniors! Jostens graduation packets were handed out this week at school or can be picked up in the main office. Graduation orders include your cap & gown for graduation, so make sure to place your order no later than Friday, November 3rd, 2023, online at: https://hub.jostens.com/ls/7ed522a8-6ef6-433e-a669-a571dd80545b/hniAIQ_balUobgfa Any question on graduation items? Email Jostens at paul.moe@jostens.com or call (507) 282-5373.

Seniors: College Scholarship Info: Go to our scholarship page HERE for updated local and national college scholarship offerings.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
MS Halloween Dance Oct 27, 7-9pm: The Junior Class Prom Committee is hosting a Halloween dance for MS students. Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23. Parent chaperones needed! Sign up HERE.

DIVINE MERCY CHURCH & SCHOOL UPDATES

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
15th Annual IRIS Turkey Trot Nov. 23: Volunteers needed. Click HERE to sign up and help (student volunteer hours earned). Want to run/walk? Sign up for the race HERE.

Faribault Soccer Registration Opens Nov. 1: Faribault Soccer runs off-season programs for ages 3-18. Program registration opens November 1. Click HERE for the flyer; click HERE to register.

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 10/20/23

10/25/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

October 2023, 2023-24

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Dear BA Families:
BA's Leadership Team hopes you are enjoying this MEA Break! Thank you for joining faculty at Parent/Teacher conferences Tuesday to partner in your student's education.

This team, together with our faculty, is dedicated to and focused on continuing to provide an outstanding education for your students, committed as they always are on our foundational Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service. Please reach out to the following team members as needed:

John Wollersheim: Acting Principal; on campus Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; taking the lead on curriculum, scheduling, and policy.
Ed Friesen: High School Dean/Athletics Director/Technology Director and will continue teaching his current math classes
Brent Zabel: Middle School Dean/HS Science Teacher
Kris Sauer: Enrollment, Advancement, Communications, Marketing, Events, Tuition Assistance
Stephen Uphus: High School Counseling, Assessment, Scheduling
Katie Smith: Middle School Counseling (Monday, Thursday)

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Oct. 24: Josten's rep here (10th grade: class rings, 12th grade: graduation)
Oct. 26: PSAT Exam (11th graders who registered)
Oct. 27: NHS Induction @ 10:30 am Mass/ MASS DRESS CODE
Oct. 29: MS Dance, 7-9pm; Cost is $10/student, permission slip & payment due Oct 23.
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat dress down - bring a $ or bag of candy for this community event! Trunks needed for the BA/DMCS Trunk or Treat from 4-6pm in the BA parking lot - sign up HERE.
Nov. 1: Special WEDNESDAY 10:30am Mass (All Saints Day)
Nov. 3, 1pm: Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Special guests include: Archbishop Hebda and former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.
Nov. 9: Student of the Month, 7:30am; BA Fall Open House for prospective students, 5-7 pm
Nov. 10: Mass Day, Veteran's Day ceremony

BA JOB OPENINGS: Have a flexible schedule? Consider driving our student van in the morning (6:50-7:50) and/or in the afternoons after fall sports finish. We are also in need of a part-time kitchen assistant. Email ksauer@bacards.org if interested.

Blessings, The BA Leadership Team

ALL BA UPDATE

Trunk or Treat Dress Down Day Oct. 31: Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween Dress Down Day Tuesday, Oct. 31! Come in costume or dress down for a dollar or a bag of candy. No scary masks or plastic weapons, please. Costumes should be neat, clean, and modest. Hats, leggings, sweats or athletic pants are allowed.

Trunk or Treat Event Oct 31, 4-6 pm:Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE.

Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from Click HERE for the order form.

BABS PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers needed for the BABS 2024 planning committee. BABS is BA's biggest fundraising event of the year and a main source of funding for general and special project needs of the school. This is a parent service hour event - please consider lending your time and talent. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Christmas Scrip on Sale Oct 23: Get your Christmas gift card order in early! Contact aluckow@dmcs.cc with questions. Click HERE for info on the RaiseRight gift card tuition incentive program.

Tastefully Simple Wolf Ridge 8th Grade Fundraiser: From Oct. 9-Nov. 6, 8th graders are hosting a Tastefully Simple fundraiser to raise money for their February Wolf Ridge trip. Place an order with one of our 8th graders or order online directly at this link and 100% of all profits go to this trip! Contact Kris Shuda for questions about the fundraiser; Julie Smisek for Qs about the trip.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Football and Volleyball Playoffs

Tuesday, October 24 - 7pm - Varsity Football vs. Wabasha-Kellogg. The game will be played in Kasson. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $5.
Thursday, October 26 - 7pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Lanesboro at BA. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $5
Saturday, October 28 - 2pm - Varsity Football Playoffs continue. (BA will host on Saturday with a victory Tuesday night.)
Tuesday, October 31 - approx. 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball Playoffs continue at Rochester Mayo Civic Center
Thursday, November 2 - 7:30pm - Varsity Volleyball Playoffs continue at Rochester Mayo Civic Center
Friday, November 3 - Section Football Championship To Be Announced
Saturday, November 4 - 10am - Section Volleyball Championship at Rochester Mayo Civic Center

Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports* through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. Register through Faribault's Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for an InfiniteCampus portal account application form. Or, contact portalhelp@faribault.k12.mn.us for assistance in setting up an account.

Faribault Archers Oct. 29 Registration: Faribault Falcons Archers are hosting an information and registration session at the Rice County Fairgrounds Faribault Archery Club 3-5pm on Oct. 29. Open to all grade 6-12 students, click HERE for the flyer with more information, click HERE to register online (click on Register in the upper right corner.)

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Opening: Bethlehem Academy has an opening for an assistant boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 x205) for more information and to apply.

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Seniors: College Scholarship Info: Go to our scholarship page HERE for updated local and national college scholarship offerings.

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 10/13/23

10/20/2023 author

Kris Sauer category

2023-24, October 2023

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Dear BA Families:
Thank you! I have been blessed to serve as the President/Principal at BA for these past three plus years. Thank you for this opportunity. I will continue to pray for BA's faculty, staff and scholars during this transitional period and especially for the next leader to come to BA. I hope to see you at future events!

Here is a look at our schedule for next week:

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

Oct. 14: Spooktacular! Register HERE. Parent volunteer hours given for all registered for either the in person or virtual races!
Oct 16, 1pm: Parent/teacher conference registration closes. Sign up here to meet with your scholar's teachers
Oct. 17: 1pm dismissal (regular Faribault 3pm bus schedule)
- SADD Socktober Dress Down Day: pair of socks or $1 for sweats, $2 for hats, leggings. Student service hours earned for packs of socks. All proceeds/socks to St. Vincent de Paul.
- 2:00-6:30 pm: Parent/teacher conferences - bring candy donations for Trunk or Treat (see below)!
Oct. 18-20: NO SCHOOL, MEA Break
Oct. 26: PSAT Exam (11th graders who registered)
Oct. 27: NHS Induction @ 10:30 am Mass
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat dress down - bring a $ or bag of candy for this community event! Trunks needed for the BA/DMCS Trunk or Treat from 4-6pm in the BA parking lot - sign up HERE.
Nov. 3, 1pm: Bethlehem Academy Sponsorship Transition Ceremony for Dominican Veritas Ministries - Parents invited! Guest speaker: former BA Principal Sr. Kathleen Theis, OP.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES:

The BA Annual Fund drive goal is: $255,000. Each gift supports our scholars and staff directly. Please consider a gift or call to set up a meeting at 507-334-3948. To date we have received $70,989 - THANK YOU! Donate online at: Annual Fund
Autumn Cash Raffle: Purchase a raffle ticket and win cash prizes ranging from Click HERE for the order form.

May God Creator Bless you; May God Redeemer Heal You, May God the Holy Spirit fill you with Light!

Blessings, Mindy Reeder - President/Principal
mreeder@bacards.org

ALL BA UPDATE

Oct. 14 Spooktacular & Shoe Drive: Join the fun! Register for the Spooktacular Race for Catholic education HERE. Raise $125/family and get in on the Squishmallow and BA sweatshirt drawings. Top fundraising family wins a Halloween yard inflatable! All proceeds benefit BA & help us keep costs down. Click HERE for the pledge sheet with more information. New this year - old tennis shoe drive for St. Vincent de Paul (+ coupon)-turn in your gently used shoes in the BA office. Click HERE for more info.

Trunk or Treat Oct 31: Volunteer trunks needed for the BA/DMCS community-wide Trunk or Treat event Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6pm in the BA/DMCS parking lots. This is a parent and student service hour event. Sign up to host a trunk HERE. Lots of candy needed for the 1000 trick-or-treaters who join us for this event! Candy donations gladly accepted. Bring to P/T conferences next Tuesday afternoon; heads up that there will be a $/bag of candy costume dress down on Oct 31 for this event.

BABS PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers needed for the BABS 2024 planning committee. BABS is BA's biggest fundraising event of the year and a main source of funding for general and special project needs of the school. This is a parent service hour event - please consider lending your time and talent. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Christmas Scrip on Sale Oct 23: Get your Christmas gift card order in early! Contact aluckow@dmcs.cc with questions. Click HERE for info on the RaiseRight gift card tuition incentive program.

Tastefully Simple Wolf Ridge 8th Grade Fundraiser: From Oct. 9-Nov. 6, 8th graders are hosting a Tastefully Simple fundraiser to raise money for their February Wolf Ridge trip. Place an order with one of our 8th graders or order online directly at this link and 100% of all profits go to this trip! Contact Kris Shuda for questions about the fundraiser; Julie Smisek for Qs about the trip.

ATHLETICS UPDATES
Registration for Winter Co-operative Sports* through Faribault Public Schools is now open. This includes Dance, Hockey, Wrestling, Gymnastics and Boys Swimming. Register through Faribault's Infinite Campus Portal. Click here for an InfiniteCampus portal account application form. Or, contact portalhelp@faribault.k12.mn.us for assistance in setting up an account. *Dance season begins October 23. Students participating in dance must be registered by October 20.

Faribault Archers Oct. 29 Registration: Faribault Falcons Archers are hosting an information and registration session at the Rice County Fairgrounds Faribault Archery Club 3-5pm on Oct. 29. Open to all grade 6-12 students, click HERE for the flyer with more information, click HERE to register online (click on Register in the upper right corner.)

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Opening: Bethlehem Academy has an opening for an assistant boys basketball coach. Interested individuals may contact Ed Friesen (efriesen@bacards.org or 507-334-3948 x205) for more information and to apply.