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September 2, 2015

Prayer of New Beginning

God of new beginnings, we are walking into mystery. We face the future, not knowing what the days and months will bring us or how we will respond. Be love in us as we journey. May we welcome all who come our way. Deepen our life to see all life through your eyes. Fill us with hope and an abiding trust that you dwell in us amidst all our joys and sorrows. Thank you for the treasure of our faith life. Thank you for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance of Your walking through the day with us. God of our past and future, we praise you. Amen.
 
Source: BSM community member

 
All School News

Knight School

All Red Knight parents are encouraged to attend Knight School on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Student schedules can be picked up in the Great Hall. Knight School is a wonderful opportunity for parents to experience their child’s daily school routine at BSM. They will have the chance to meet the teachers and fellow parents, hear about the school year, and ask questions during each of the mini-classes. “School” will be dismissed at 9 p.m., with the homework assignment for parents to continue as an active participant in their child’s education.
 

One Week Left to Get Your Early Bird Tickets!


The BSM Auction, “A Knight for All Seasons,” is scheduled for Saturday, November 7. It is an evening of fun and fellowship for our entire community! This year's theme is "Red Knight Rendezvous, an Evening in Paris." Early bird pricing is available through Thursday, September 10.  Purchase tickets now.


Renowned Opera Soprano Performing with BSM Choir Next Weekend!

You’re invited to attend a special concert hosted by BSM and Notre Dame Academy on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the BSM auditorium. Mlada Khudoley, a renowned opera soprano, will be joining the BSM choir in a concert program. The concert will feature classic opera pieces by Puccini, Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, music from "Phantom of the Opera" and piano solos by Denis Evstuhin. Learn more about the performance here. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children. Ticket sales benefit Notre Dame Academy, so they qualify as a charitable donation. Click here to purchase your tickets. 

BSM Families Needed to Host Visiting Japanese Students

For one week in October, students from BSM's Japanese sister school, Kaisei Gakuin, will once again visit Minnesota to attend classes at BSM. This visit and home stay experience has become a tradition at BSM. In the last six years, over 400 Japanese students have developed lasting relationships with the BSM community. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to broaden your international experience and learn more about Japanese culture by opening your homes and hearts to our young visitors.
 
The students will arrive Wednesday, October 7, and depart Wednesday, October 14. Gift cards from local merchants will be available for host families. Families will be invited to a sayonara dinner and talent show on the eve of their departure. An orientation breakfast for host families will be held at the Minikahda Club in early September. There is no need to go to the airport; pick-up and drop-off will occur at BSM for your convenience. To arrange a home stay and for more information, contact Tom and Sue Haeg at 612 940 3351.

 

BSM Community Chorale

BSM is starting a Community Chorale under the direction of choir teacher Nancy Stockhaus. We are looking for former students, parents, teachers and anyone else interested in singing in a choir. Rehearsals will occur three times per month on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning on Monday, September 14, with a Christmas concert happening on Monday, December 14, at 7 p.m. in the BSM Theater. If you are interested or want more information please email Nancy Stockhaus. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors! We look forward to this exciting opportunity. Click here to view the chorale schedule.

Upcoming Events

  • September 4-7 - No School (Labor Day Weekend)
  • September 9 - Block Day
  • September 9 - Opening School Mass
  • September 9 - Knight School
  • September 10 - Late Start/Block Day (9 a.m. for grades 7-10 and 12, 8 a.m. for 11th graders)
  • September 21 -  7th Grade Class to Ihduhapi (permissions slips on Haiku)
  • October 2 - Homecoming liturgy, Homecoming BBQ and Homecoming Football Game
Click here to view the BSM Master Calendar

Click here to view the Lunch Menu
 
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Senior High

National Honor Society Selection

Letters of eligibility for NHS were mailed last week. Only BSM juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or higher are eligible. If your Red Knight meets that initial criterion, he or she should have received a letter at home on BSM letterhead, addressed to the student, not the parents. These letters include important information for any prospective NHS candidates. If your junior or senior Red Knights did not receive a letter and you believe they are eligible:
  • First, look carefully at any BSM letters you received recently--sometimes they get lost in the shuffle.
  • Then, if you're sure they didn't receive a letter, please encourage them to contact Mr. Rob Epler, the NHS Advisor, as soon as possible to confirm their eligibility.

Calling All Senior High Freshmen and Transfer Students!

As a special welcome to BSM, you are invited to attend a complimentary cookout on Friday, September 11, prior to the football game from 5:15 p.m. -  6:45 p.m. at the Baseball Plaza/Commons. You will have the opportunity to mingle with other freshman/transfer families and enjoy tasty picnic fare. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 8. Register now!
 

Spring Break 2016 France Trip

BSM French students (minimum 10th grade and French II) are invited at join Madame Hyde and Madame Toft on a 10-day trip to France over spring break 2016. Students will spend time with a french host family in the Loire Valley and travel to Paris with their classmates. For more information, please contact Amy Jo Hyde or Frédérique Toft. The registration deadline is Thursday, October 15.

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Athletics & Activities

Impact Baseline for Fall Athletes

Fall athletes are invited to take the ImPACT test (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), the most-widely used and scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system on Monday, September 14, at 2:45 p.m. in room 143. This is optional for all lower level athletes and is an excusable tardy/absence from practice or game. Please note all levels of football and varsity athletes have already taken the ImPACT Baseline test this fall. If you decide to take the test and will miss a game or practice, please let your 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 at jroff@bsmschool.org
 
When: Monday, September 14, at 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 charged to student's tuition
Athletes: Please bring your school laptop
 

Family Athletic Pass

Family Athletic passes are good for all regular season home games. Pick up your family athletic pass before any home game at the ticket booth. You will need to provide your student's name and grade, and your student's tuition account will be charged. The cost is $120 per family. Please contact Judy Koski or Jerry Pettinger with questions at 952-915-4346.
 

Coffee with the Coaches - Moms and Football Coaches Huddle

All BSM moms are invited to attend Coffee with the Coaches on Saturday, September 12, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the BSM choir room. At this event, moms will be invited to ask questions, learn the game, the positions and their son's role on the team. It's a great chance to meet up with other football moms as well. If you have any questions contact Nancy Hays at literhays@comcast.net or 763 614 7801. Hope to see you there!  
 
Click here for game times and more Red Knight highlights.

Auditions for the Fall Play
Auditions for the fall play, "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet," will be held Tuesday, September 15, at 3 p.m. in the theater. Rehearsals will begin the following day. The play will run October 30 - November 1. Please direct questions to Caroline Stroh.


Support BSM Football at Chipotle

Stop by Chipotle on Tuesday, September 15, from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Excelsior Blvd and Highway 100 location.  Mention the BSM football team and Chipotle will donate 50% of the proceeds to the team.  Eat well while you support BSM football!
 
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Parent Association
End of Year Gift
Thank you to BSM parents for supporting the Parent Association during the 2014-2015 school year! Because of the generosity of your time, talent and treasure, the PA gifted $78,000 to the school. The money is used to fund traditional items such as scholarships, drug and alcohol abuse use prevention programs and senior high prom buses. Additionally, this money is being used for classroom renovations. Specifically, room number 121 (Sister Jean’s room) has been renovated with new carpet, a raised ceiling, teacher technology, student and teacher desks, ventilation ducts and a new door.

Stop in and take a look at the classroom during Knight School on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. The new Parent Association board and committees look forward to building community and supporting BSM during the new school year!

Volunteers Needed
  1. The 2016 Senior Party committee is looking for a sophomore or junior parent to be a co-chair for this event. If you're interested in the position or joining the sub-committee, please contact Joan Stevermer or Connie Linder.
  2.  The BSM Treasure Hunt Garage Sale, held in the spring, is the Parent Association's largest fundraiser, raising well over $10,000 each year. We need your help and are looking for a chair or a couple of people to co-chair this event. It would be fun to do this with a friend! If you're not interested in chairing this event, you can help by volunteering, as there are many opportunities to help with this fundraiser. Please contact Sandra Smith if you would like more information on how to get involved.

A "Kahnversation" Just for Parents
Now What? Parenting Now That They’re Teenagers
Wednesday, September 9, from 11:30 a.m. –1:00 p.m.

Just for Parents is a monthly speaker series for parents to learn and exchange insights with BSM teachers and faculty. The series begins with school psychologist Dr. Steve Kahn sharing his favorite strategies for how to help guide and discipline our teenagers so their ears stay open and they continue to care about what we think and say. This presentation will be held in the Library Conference Room and refreshments will be provided.

Junior High Activities Committee
Junior High parents, please join us for the first meeting of the Junior High Activities Committee on Wednesday, September 9, from 1-2 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. You will have the opportunity to meet other junior high parents, learn about and volunteer for junior high activities, hear speakers and discuss topics of interest. Please contact Stephanie Matz or Heather Scherer with questions.
 

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Guidance

For Parents of Freshmen

The transition to senior high is an important and exciting time in the life of freshmen. The guidance counselor’s role is to help support your student in that transition both academically and socially. BSM counselors will be meeting individually with every ninth grade student this fall. Your attendance is welcome and encouraged, but not required. The counselors will send an email message in October with more information about these meetings that will take place in November. The counselors are available to you throughout the school year through email, telephone or in person meetings. Click here for contact information.


For Parents of Juniors

All juniors are required to attend a meeting with BSM’s guidance counselors at 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 10.  Please note, this is a late start school day for all other students, but juniors are required to be at BSM by 8 a.m. for the meeting.


All Parents - The Counseling Department Needs Your Help!

The Counseling Department needs volunteers each year that can help us with different tasks in the College and Career Center during the school day. We also will host two events - Building Your Future Day on Tuesday, February 16, and the BSM College Fair on Tuesday, April 19. We need parent volunteers to make these events successful. If you are interested, in volunteering, please register here.


Registration Deadlines For Upcoming ACT and SAT Tests

  • Saturday, October 3, SAT – regular deadline is Thursday, September 3, and late deadline is Tuesday, September 22.
  • Saturday, October 24, ACT – regular deadline is Friday, September 18, and late deadline is Friday, October 2.
  • For a list of all ACT and SAT dates and deadlines for the 2015-2016 school year, go to www.actstudent.org and/or sat.collegeboard.org.  Remember to list BSM’s school code, 242-202, when registering for these exams.

Upcoming College Fairs and Information Sessions

  • Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the U.S. Service Academy Information Night at Olson Middle School in Bloomington
  • Tuesday, October 13, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Performing and Visual Arts College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center
  • Tuesday, October 20, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Groves Academy LD/ADHD College Fair at Groves Academy
  • Wednesday, October 21, from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at the National College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center

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Spirit Shop

The School Year Is Upon Us!

Fall sports have started so stop by the Spirit Shop for all of your fan needs!  We have stadium chairs, sweatshirts, mittens, hats and blankets to name a few. The Spirit Shop is open school days from 11a.m.-3p.m.
 
If your student has earned a Varsity letter, the letter jacket representative will be in the cafeteria on Tuesday September 29, and Wednesday September 30, from 11a.m.-1p.m.
 

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