God of all beginnings and endings,
We praise and thank You
for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with
grace and blessings,
With challenges and opportunities,
joys and sorrows.
We pray especially for the Class of 2016
as they move on to their next adventure.
We ask for mercy,
compassion and love.
2016 Round-Up Round-up is our annual registration process for enrolled students for the 2016-2017 school year. All families will receive a mailing in July with more information. Round-up is a two step process.
Step 1: Once you receive the mailing in July, you will need to complete our online forms. Step 2: All families will need to attend one of our Round-up dates in August. Please mark your calendar. You only need to attend one Round-up and you may show up at anytime during the hours listed below.
August 3, 2016: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
August 9, 2016: 12 - 7 p.m.
August 15, 2016: 6:30 - 11:30 a.m. (this is a makeup Round-up only for those families that cannot attend one of the first Round-ups).
The online forms will not be open until July.
Attention Bakers A television show titled "Kids Baking Championship" is currently casting children ages 8-13 for Season 3. They're seeking talented kids with the ability to bake a variety of different dishes, from scratch. Contestants will be selected to appear on the show to participate in a series of baking challenges. Ultimately, one winner will be awarded a grand prize! This is an awesome opportunity for talented kid bakers so if you know of anyone who loves to bake (and is between the ages of 8-13) please apply on their website here.
Last Chance - Joranger Golf Open Join the BSM community for the 24th Annual Joranger Golf Open Monday, June 13. This golf scramble takes place at Deer Run Golf Club, owned and operated by past BSM parent Tom Abts, father of Michael '05 and Ryan '02. Cost is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes, golf cart, range balls, box lunch, happy hour with beer and soda, and buffet dinner. Check-in starts at 11 a.m. with a shot gun start at 12:30 p.m. Round up family, friends or other BSM parents and register your foursome today here. DEADLINE: May 31.
Note to All Parents Please remind your student to pick up ALL remaining medication (prescribed and OTC) and/or supplies before the last day of school. If you prefer to pick up medication and can not do so during school hours please call health services 952-915-4358 x 2427 to make arrangements. Health services can not store any medication or supplies over the summer. Have a great and safe summer!
Upcoming Events
May 26 - Junior Class Retreat Day
May 26-27 - Final Exams for Seniors
May 30 - Memorial Day (No School)
June 3 - Senior High Graduation
June 8 - Junior High Graduation
June 8-10 - Junior High Early Dismissal (8 - 11:30 a.m. class time)
June 8 - Senior High Final Exams (Late Start 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. release)
June 9-10 - Senior High Final Exams (11:45 a.m. release)
Senior Parents Registration has been extended for the Senior Party, which immediately follows Commencement Friday, June 3. Cost is $130/student. If cost prohibits your senior from attending, please contact Assistant Principal Mary Andersen for assistance. Please note: this is not a bill-to-tuition event. If your senior thinks he or she has registered, please check to make sure they filled in credit card information during registration, otherwise the registration would not have been processed.
A few more senior parents are needed to volunteer at this event; we cannot host this event without your support. Click here to volunteer. Shifts last just a few hours, and volunteering offers you a fun opportunity to share in your new graduate’s joy!
Final Exams - Senior High The final exam schedule for the senior high is listed below. Please note that students are required to take their final exam on the day and time that is scheduled. Exceptions, which must be pre-approved, are made for reasons such as a funeral, school sponsored event or a physician's recommendation. Students are encouraged to take advantage of office hours to meet with teachers to review for final exams. Buses will run at the regular school day times June 8 and June 9. On June 10, buses will leave right after the last final exam.
The end of the year is approaching, be sure to save the date Wednesday, June 8, 7 p.m. in the Great Hall for 8th grade graduation. All students are expected to be in attendance and dressed appropriately (see dress code). Guests are welcome and tickets are not required for admittance.
Students should arrive not later than 6:20 p.m. An all-class photo will be taken by a professional photographer at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Following the ceremony (prayer service and diploma distribution) which lasts approximately 1 hour, there will be a reception in the Commons Cafeteria where we hope you will join us in celebration of this Red Knight milestone!
Dress Code: The apparel for both boys and girls should be fitting for a formal prayer service.Boys should wear a dress shirt and tie with dress pants/khakis. Girls are not allowed to wear strapless dresses or excessively tight skirts/dresses (as our dress code states, skirts and dresses should come to the knee or below). Shoes should be ones in which the student can go up and down the bleachers in the Great Hall.
To assist the transportation department in getting routes organized for next school year -- please take a moment and complete the bus registration form for 2016-2017 if you have any interest in using any of our buses. You will not be billed for any busing fees at this time. The form can be found here.
Athletic & Activities Spring sports are slowly winding down - boys' tennis, softball and baseball start team section action this week. Congrats to BSM's non-varsity sports teams who have completed a successful spring season! Good Luck to all Red Knights!
We are still in need of a few more junior parent volunteers to help after the graduation ceremony Friday, June 3! Click on the link to see the shifts that are open and to sign up to help! It's a great opportunity to see how graduation works! To volunteer, please click here. Please contact Senior Party co-chairs Joan Stevermer or Deb Shields with questions.
Adoration During Finals Do you have 30 minutes to support our students? A true blessing of being part of a Catholic, faith based school is the opportunity to pray for our students, faculty and staff in our school chapel. During the upcoming final exams Wednesday, June 6 through Friday, June 8, the Blessed Eucharist will be on display in the chapel. All parents are invited and encouraged to sign up for half hour increments to pray during final exams. This is a wonderful tradition at BSM. Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius link here.
Minnesota Private College Week: 6/20-6/24; Register here.
Wisconsin Private College Week: 7/11-7/16; Register here.
Iowa Private College Week: 8/1-8/5; Register here.
"Colleges That Change Lives" College Fair: 8/29 at 7 p.m.; Details can be found here.
Students Who Took AP Exams
Here is the process for ensuring that you get your AP scores online in July:
Keep your 2016 AP Student Pack after your last AP test – this contains your AP number
Follow prompts to create an account (you may already have an account if taken SAT or subject tests)
Write down your username, password and your 2016 AP Number and keep these in a safe place
If you’ve followed these steps, you will receive emails telling you how to access your score(s) once they are available in July.
ACT Now Offered in September The BSM Guidance Department decided to change the fall date that they offer the ACT at BSM from the October date to September because of the higher number of BSM students that have been taking the ACT in September and because of the increasing number of BSM students who are applying to college with November 1 deadlines. This fall, the September ACT date will be September 10, 2016. Students will be able to register for the 2016-2017 ACT and SAT test dates on their respective websites in mid-summer.
Junior Students and Parents
Please remember to check your BSM email throughout the summer. The counselors will be sending several important emails to you and your parents regarding the college application process.
Juniors will receive their graded college portfolios back at the end of May. Please do not lose these! Use them as a resource when filling out your college applications. Also, make sure to save your English essays from this year – you may be able to use some of them when applying to colleges.
Magna Test Prep Magna Test Prep will be offering a discounted five-session class to BSM students in preparation for the September 10 ACT. The group classes will be held at BSM 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/23 and 9/3 all 1-5 p.m. In addition, students will have four one-on-one tutoring sessions. The course is discounted for BSM students at $1,200 but is discounted even more at $900 for BSM students if they register by June 1. Click here for more information and to register.
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MERCHANDISE SALE - 25% OFF: JUNE 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
Stop by the Spirit Shop June 1 - 7, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (school days) to purchase general merchandise items on sale for 25%* off list price! Red Knight sweatshirts, t-shirts, pajama pants, hats and mugs are just a few of the sale items. Stock up on your BSM spirit wear before the summer!
*Exclusions include gym uniforms, letter jackets/patches, sport bags, candy, balloons, stadium seats, rechargeable power banks, house charges and current sale items.
The Spirit Shop is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on school days.
