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BSM is proud to be sending all of its English teachers (both senior high and junior high) to the National Council for Teachers of English Annual Convention. The convention takes place in Minneapolis this year on November 19-22, so it couldn't be more convenient. This gathering of thousands of K-12 and college English teachers from across the country, provides hundreds of workshop sessions and keynote speakers covering all aspects of teaching English. The convention allows our teachers to interact with colleagues from across the nation and keep current with teaching practices.

Additionally, two BSM teachers are official presenters at the convention! English teacher Anne Marie Dominguez and social studies teacher Megan Kern will be sharing their experience of designing and teaching their cross-curricular course American Studies.

Upcoming Events

The junior high trip to Lutsen, which takes place over our semester break, January 22-25, has been advertised to all junior high students. The Lutsen weekend is an event that Dave Platt has been doing for 21 years. It's a great trip for both skiers and snowboarders. If you are interested in sending your son or daughter on the Lutsen weekend, a $100 deposit is due today Wednesday, November 18. Contact Dave Platt if you have any questions. 
 

Friday, November 20 in room 143 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 charged to student's tuition
Athletes: Please bring you school laptop.

Neurocognitive tests, such as ImPACT, are helpful in providing objective information about how the brain is responding to injury. ImPACT has two components- a pre- and post-concussion test. The pre-test is very valuable as the scoring represents one’s baseline (normal) brain function. The ImPACT test is then repeated post concussion. Results of the pre- and post-concussion tests are compared and care plans are then developed. If a pre-test was not completed prior to a concussion, an ImPACT post-concussion test is still a reliable tool in the assessment of brain function.  In addition, it is recommended that the ImPACT test be completed on an annual basis due to natural maturing of the brain which can lead to scoring changes over time.

Note that all varsity athletes will have already taken it this winter. This is optional for all lower level athletes if you wish for your child to take the computer baseline. This is an excusable tardy/absence from practice or game. Please let coaches know beforehand.

If you wish to have your athlete's baseline on file, call the Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care’s concussion hotline at 952-460-4440.

If you have any questions, please contact Jacquie Roff, ATC.

Chipotle Night to Support BSM Hockey

Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support BSM boys' hockey teams. Come in to the Chipotle at 3040 Excelsior Blvd in Minneapolis on Wednesday, December 2, 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.. Tell the cashier you are supporting BSM hockey to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Benilde-St. Margaret's boys' hockey team.
 

Senior Grace Hedin, juniors Maria Satre and Madison Semler, and freshman Ava Schieffert all qualified for the Minnesota State High School girls' swim meet! Each of these four swimmers advanced, from individual and team relay finals. Way to go ladies, go Red Knights! For more information on the section meet, click here. 

 

Click here for game times and more Red Knight highlights.
 

Senior high female students and their dads/guardians are invited to attend the Father Daughter Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 20, 6-11 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center.

This year’s theme is "MidKnight Rodeo." Get ready to put on your boots and bling, and spend a wonderful evening with your daughters. Formal invitations will be sent in mid-January.
 

All-New Mother Son Knight!
Mark your 2016 calendar and save the date for the Mother Son Knight Friday, March 11, 6-9 p.m., for senior high boys and mothers/guardians. Get your game on at Pinstripes in Edina, the all-new location for this year's event! Try your luck at our Casino Knight presented by Las Vegas Tonight, and enjoy boccie ball, bowling and bonfires. Pinstripes Bistro will be serving homemade pasta, pizza, flatbreads, salad and dessert. Win prizes, and watch the senior boys salute their moms with a song and dance, before the moms return the favor.  

There will be more details in the coming months. Click here for more information. 

Amazon Makes BSM Smile
Sign into AmazonSmile when making your holiday purchases, and 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, click here.

Innisbrook Gift Wrap Fundraiser - Last Chance to Order! 
There’s still time to help raise money for BSM! Purchase gifts and festive gift wrapping now through November 30, on the BSM Innisbrook page. The school earns 40% of the total profit from all campaign sales.

Orders will be shipped to your home in time for the holidays. There is free shipping for orders over $125.00 and a flat rate fee of $7.50 for anything under $125.00. All orders over $50.00 receive a free gift! Please contact Brenda Ritten with any questions.

Save the Date - Prayer and Share
The next Prayer and Share will be Wednesday, December 9, 9-10 a.m. in the BSM Chapel. All are welcome at this hour of guided prayer and fellowship that provides spiritual support for the BSM community.

Black Friday is Coming!
Get a Target REDcard and receive 5% off your in-store or online purchases, along with free shipping, AND Target will donate 1% of your purchase amount to BSM. This effort is hosted by Target REDcard and Take Charge of Education (TCOE). Please designate BSM as your school of choice (school ID 9115) and shop 'til you drop! For more information, click here!