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October 21, 2015
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, 
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; 
to be understood as to understand; 
to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive; 
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; 
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
 Amen.

Source: Prayer of St. Francis
All School News

2015 Auction Update

Invitations have been sent for A Knight for All Seasons silent auction, dinner and live auction. Red Knight Rendezvous, An Evening in Paris is just around the corner! So, mark 6 p.m. Saturday, November 7, on your calendars, and buy your tickets now!

You can also register, this month only, for Great Gatherings. These parent-hosted events are held throughout the year. Find more information and purchase your tickets here. Hurry, the clock is ticking because October is your only chance to sign up and space is limited for these parties!

We still need volunteers before, during and after the event! Volunteers help make this evening a success. Please visit SignUpGenius to choose a volunteer role that works best for you. Whether you are part of set up, check in, decorating, setting tables or clean up, we greatly appreciate your commitment. Thank you in advance for your time!
 

Upcoming Events

  • October 29 - Block Day/Mass of the Saints at 9:15 a.m.
  • October 30 - Block Day/Late Start
  • November 6 - End of 1st Quarter
  • November 10 - Admissions Open House from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
  • November 12 - Conferences from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
  • November 13 - No School - Conferences from 1:00-7:00 p.m.
  • November 20 - Interfaith Prayer Service
  • November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break, NO School
Click here to view the BSM Master Calendar

Click here to view the Lunch Menu
 
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Senior High

First Amendment Activist, Mary Beth Tinker, to Speak at BSM

Over the past several years, members of the BSM community have been part of a dialogue regarding students’ rights to freedom of speech. On Thursday, October 22, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Hamburge Theater, activist Mary Beth Tinker will share her thoughts and experiences on this topic.
 
As a student in Des Moines, Iowa, Tinker decided to wear a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War. Tinker and her fellow students were suspended for wearing the armbands. The case eventually went to the Supreme Court, and in a landmark decision, it was ruled that students in public schools do have First Amendment rights.
 
We are honored to have Tinker join us as she marks the 50th anniversary of her courageous demonstration of free speech. Tinker will speak in a session open to the BSM community, student journalists and leaders from local high schools. There is no fee for this event. Following Tinker’s presentation, she will be joined by a panel of local experts from media, communications, and law for a question and answer session.
 
Please contact junior Josie Ross if you have any questions. 

Yearbook Deadlines for Seniors and Senior Parents
All senior portraits are due to yearbook staff by Wednesday, November 11. You will be submitting two photographs, one for the yearbook and the other for the hallway composite. (The same photo can be used for both.) Please submit all photos to the yearbook staff at yearbook@bsmschool.org. Visit the senior high yearbook webpage for more details.

Parents of seniors may purchase ad space in the back of the yearbook to display a baby picture of their student and a personal message. Completed forms and photos are due Wednesday, November 4. Visit the senior high yearbook webpage for more details and to download the form.   
Junior High

Save-the-Date: Junior High Fall Party

Junior high students are invited to attend the fall party on Friday, October 23, 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the Commons and Great Hall. They will enjoy basketball, dodge ball, ping pong, snacks/drinks and music/dancing. The Junior High Student Council selected a theme of "Halloween Costume Party." So, come dressed in your favorite costume, but remember that it must be appropriate for a school event. Please also keep in mind BSM's simplicity initiative, which means costumes do not need to be extravagant or expensive.  

This event is open to BSM students only. Admission is $3, and the student council selected the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to receive donations from the party.

Please visit our Sign Up Genius page if you are able to help chaperone the event or provide donations of pop, candy, snacks or supplies.

Please pick up your students promptly at 9:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact party co-chairs Mary Renk or Jennifer Mills. 
 

Request for Yearbook Photos

The Junior High Yearbook Committee needs photos from Fall sports, activities, clubs and fun events. Josten's ReplayIt website and smartphone app are new, easy ways for students and parents to turn photos in to the yearbook. To install the FREE app to your phone:
  • Go to the app store, search "ReplayIt" and download, or visit ReplayIt's website  
  • Search for "Benilde-St Margaret Junior High School"
  • Create an account with a password 
  • Take a photo and upload it
Athletics & Activities

McLeod Sisters Going to State!

Congratulations to senior tennis captains Paige and Taylor McLeod on winning the Section 6AA Doubles Tournament. The twin sisters battled through five matches to claim the championship. Next up is the State Tournament starting Thursday, October 29, at the University of Minnesota's Baseline Tennis Center. Good luck ladies!
 

Coach Needed for JV Mock Trial

BSM's JV Mock Trial Team is in need of a lawyer or judge to coach the team. Experience with mock trial is preferred but not required. Our JV team consists of students in grades 7-12. Meetings are Tuesdays,Thursdays and some Saturdays for scrimmages. If you are interested, please email Mock Trial Adviser Mary Murray for more details.
 

Fall Play

The Drama Department is proud to present "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet." Enjoy this comic take on Shakespeare's classic written in the familiar tetrameter of Dr. Seuss. Shows are Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets now!

 
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Parent Association
Father-Daughter Volunteers
All parents interested in volunteering for the 2016 Father-Daughter Dance are invited to a kick off meeting on Monday, October 26, at 10:00 a.m in BSM's Red Knight Conference Room. The event will be Saturday, February 20, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. 
 
Please contact Maureen Segner or Karen Dorn with questions.
 

Knightsbridge Boutique Event 

Circle Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on your calendar to attend the 5th annual Knightsbridge Boutique Event. Inspired by London’s posh retail district, Knightsbridge features more than 60 upscale boutique-style merchants showcasing rows and rows of fabulous finds in BSM’s Haben Center. This event is free and open to the public, so invite your friends!

Once again, you will be able to stop by the RoyalTea Room, sponsored by the State Champion Knightette Dance Team, for some delicious Brit-inspired food and drink.

New this year, shoppers can purchase a $10 VIP wristband to receive exclusive “Royal Offerings” (special deals that many merchants are bringing to Knightsbridge). VIPs also receive a fashionable and reusable Knightsbridge shopping tote! For more details and to purchase your VIP wristband, click here! 

All merchants will donate 15 percent of the day’s sales to BSM’s Parent Association for scholarships and other educational programs.

Dads' Night Out
During the fall, the Parent Association coordinates Dads’ Night Out events for Junior High and Senior High dads. Both events will be held at McCoy’s Public House (3801 Grand Way, St Louis Park, MN 55416), which has a great list of local beers on tap. These casual, fun evenings require no RSVP. Pop in during the night to meet other dads and start new friendships. Please join us!

Jr. High Dads Night Out:
Wednesday, November 18, 7-9:30 p.m.
Hosted by Charlie Mullin and Pete Birkeland
  
Sr. High Dads Night Out:
Tuesday, October 27, 7-9:30 p.m.
Hosted by Christopher Jones and Frank Steck

For general Dad’s night out questions, please contact Kristine Carlston.   

Shopping with a Cause
Target REDcard Take Charge of Education (TCOE) ends May 14, 2016. Get a Target REDcard and receive 5% off your in store or online purchases, along with free shipping. Then, Target will donate 1% of all purchases made at Target or Target.com back to BSM. Please designate BSM as your school of choice (school ID 9115) and shop 'til you drop! For more information, check out www.BSMschool.org/tcoe or www.target.com/tcoe. 
 
Another way to be a conscientious shopper is with AmazonSmile. If you sign on to AmazonSmile when making your purchases, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases back to BSM. Just designate BSM as your charity of choice the first time you sign up. For more information, check out www.BSMschool.org/amazonsmile. 
 
Get the new iPhone 6S? Recycle That Old Cell Phone at BSM!
The BSM Parent Association collects used iPhones, iPads and Android phones. Any brand, any carrier and any device model is accepted. Place old phones in the gold collection box in the Main Office. Phones deposited in this box are recycled through Shelter Alliance and will benefit BSM programs. Please contact Sandra Smith with any questions, and thanks for your support!
 

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Guidance

Free Practice ACT Exam for Juniors

Kaplan Test Prep is offering a free practice ACT exam for BSM juniors at BSM on Friday, November 13, in the commons/cafeteria. Students do not have school this day due to parent conferences. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., and the practice exam is from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Juniors can register for the practice exam here. Students should bring a #2 pencil and a calculator to the practice exam.  
 

The English Tutor - ACT Speed Reading Prep

On Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Rosemary Stalter, The English Tutor, will be offereing her ACT Speed Reading Class (SWIFT) at BSM. The class is $225 and is limited to 25 students. If you have questions, please contact Rosemary Stalter directly at rosemary84@comcast.net or 612-825-1896. Download this form for more information and to register today.
 

Parents of Freshmen

The transition to senior high is an important and exciting time in life for freshmen. The guidance counselor’s role is to help support your student in that transition both academically and socially. In November the counselors will be meeting individually with every ninth grade student, and you will be invited to attend as well. Your attendance is welcome and encouraged, but it is not required. The counselors will send out emails very soon with more information about these meetings. The counselors are available to you throughout the school year through email, telephone or in person. Click here for contact information.


Part-Time Job Openings

Tell your students to look at our part-time job openings binder in the College and Career Center. For example, Creative Kidstuff is hiring for several seasonal part-time positions, and Bruegger's Bagels is looking to fill multiple positions. 
 

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Spirit Shop

Surprise Your Student!

Give your student something different this Halloween with a treat from the Spirit Shop. We will be delivering a special Halloween balloon and candy to your student on Friday, October 30. Cost is $5.00. Call the Spirit Shop at 952-767-3123 and place your order by Wednesday, October 28.

If your student has received a varsity letter and would like to purchase a letter jacket, the representative will be in the lunchroom from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28. 
 
The Spirit Shop is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on school days.

 
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