Forgive those things we have done
which have caused You sadness,
and those things we should have done
that would have brought You joy.
In both we have failed ourselves, and You.
Bring us back to that place
where our journey began,
when we said that we would follow
the way that You first trod.
Lead us to the Cross and meet us there.
Your Gift Matters Every year we rely on each Benilde-St. Margaret's family, as they are able, to consider a gift to the annual fund. We strive for an exceptional experience for every Red Knight in our community and the annual fund helps to accomplish that goal. Read about Mr. Joe Creer's story on why Benilde-St. Margaret's School matters to him, and about how he sees BSM students grow over their time here. Your gift to the annual fund helps us educate servant leaders for a global society. Watch for more stories in the coming weeks!
China Summer Camp Opportunity Students interested in traveling to China this summer for a 10-day trip, should contact Ms. Li Sun. Please budget about $2500 for this trip: $100 application fee (to the camp organizer, not to the Confucius Institute), $2000 airfare, $235 for the Chinese visa, $30 for insurance and whatever remains can be their personal spending money. This trip is the trip of a lifetime to learn about Chinese culture, food, history and to experience China up close! Please see the tentative camp schedule here. If your Red Knight is interested please fill out an application by Friday, March 31 at4 p.m and send to Ms. Li Sun. Upcoming Events
March 20 - 24 - No School (Spring Break)
March 31 - End of 3rd Quarter
April 7 - Early Dismissal (Noon) for Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:30 - 6 p.m.)
Attention 12th grade moms, save the date for Thursday, April 6, 7 - 9:30 p.m., bring an appetizer, desert or beverage to share. Hosts: Teri Dewey and Sheila Jones at Teri's home: 4832 Sheridan Ave. So., Minneapolis. Contact Teri (612) 327-5588 or Sheila (612) 801-8214 with questions.
11th Grade Moms' Night Out Attention 11th grade moms, save the date for Wednesday, April 19, 7 - 9:30 p.m., bring an appetizer, desert or beverage to share. Hosts: Jane Gregory at her home: 5505 Knoll Drive, Edina. Contact Jane at (952) 933-2640 with questions.
Senior Party Register your senior here for the Senior Party. Immediately following Commencement, Friday, June 2, students will be bused to the party location from BSM and return to school at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3. Early bird registration pricing of $125 ends April 14. After that date, registration price increases to $135. If the cost is an issue, please contact Assistant Principal Mary Andersen for assistance. Contact Party Co-Chairs Deb Shields or Kristine Carlston with any other questions.
Final Deadline to Register for Mother-Son Knight Before spring break, register for Casino Royale, the 2017 BSM Mother-Son Knight! Click here to register now to join us at Pinstripes Friday, March 31, 6 - 9 p.m. Attention moms of senior boys and senior boys: Please mark your calendar for the following song & dance practices!
Practices for moms of senior boys are Monday, March, 27 and Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Commons
Practices for senior boys are Tuesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 30, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. in the Commons
Final registration deadline is Friday, March 24. Please note: Don't let the cost of the event keep you from attending. Scholarships are available by contacting Assistant Principal, Mary Andersen. Contact Pam Whitmore or Stephanie Drees for more information.
College Planning Meeting for Parents of Sophomores
BSM counselors will present to parents of sophomores Wednesday, March 29, in the Hamburge Theater. Parents can attend either the 10 a.m. meeting or the 7 p.m. meeting, both of which will be the same presentation. Some of the topics that will be covered include the ACT and SAT, paying for college, visiting colleges and a timeline for BSM’s college and career planning services.
College Fair BSM will host a College Fair Tuesday, April 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Haben Center. All juniors are required to attend as a part of their Building Your Future portfolio, and all other BSM students and parents are welcome to attend. Approximately 125 college and university representatives will be available to talk with prospective students and parents (click here to see a full list of colleges attending). They will answer questions about the college admissions process and provide information about their particular college or university.
Parents of Juniors The required Building Your Future college and career portfolios, which includes assignments and required attendance at the BSM College Fair Tuesday, April 25, are due in the college and career center by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25. Juniors will receive half a credit and a passing grade on their transcript for the portfolio, and this is a graduation requirement. If students need help with any of the assignments, they should ask one of the counselors. Also, there are several sample portfolios available to look at in the college and career center. Portfolios will be graded based on what is turned in and grades will not be negotiated. Juniors will earn part of their total portfolio points from attending the College Fair on Tuesday, April 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Haben Center.
College Reminders for Parents for Seniors
Scholarships: Be mindful of scholarship deadlines. There are still many scholarship opportunities that can be found in the “scholarship list” or the “National Scholarship Search” under the “colleges” tab in your Naviance account. Other websites with scholarship searches can be found here, here and here.
Housing Deposits: The housing deposit is different than an enrollment deposit. Once admitted, or in some cases before you find out an admission decision (larger campuses), you should submit your housing deposit to secure a room. Students may submit housing deposits at more than one college. Note that the housing deposit is often refundable before May 1. Read all of the e-mails (remember to check your junk mail frequently) and letters sent to you from each of your colleges, and look on their website and/or call the admissions office or residence life office with any housing-related questions.
Contact the colleges you will not be attending: If you know that you will not be attending a college that you have been admitted to, please contact that college's admissions office (by phone or by e-mail) to let them know that you will not be attending. Contacting colleges now, or as early as possible, allows them to make better decisions about whether they can admit students who have been deferred or waitlisted.
Attention 8th grade moms, save the date for Thursday, April 20, 7 - 9:30 p.m. The evening is hosted by Lisa Lenhart-Murphy at Punch Bowl Social in West End 1691 Park Place Blvd., Minneapolis. Contact Lisa at 612-518-0734 with questions.
Join us for a summer of fun at BSM! Register for one of our many Summer Camps. Online registration is now available. For more information on camps, contact Athletic/Activities Director Jerry Pettinger 952-915-4346. To register click here.
Impact Baseline Concussion Testing For those students who will be participating in a spring sport and have not completed this testing during the 2016-2017 school year sign-up here.
Prayer and Share Please join us in the BSM Chapel for Prayer and Share. During Lent we will meet on the following Wednesdays: March 15, 29 and April 5, 12, 9 - 10 a.m. Prayer and Share is an informal gathering of parents who meet to provide spiritual support for the BSM community. We begin with a scripture reading and take time to pray about, reflect on and discuss both specific and universal issues in our children's lives and our community. First timers always welcome!
Community Book Read The book "Out of My Mind" has been selected for the 2017 Community Book Read during Lent. The novel, by award-winning author Sharon Draper, is the story of a brilliant girl who cannot speak or write. Students, parents and faculty will meet at various times on Wednesday, April 5, for conversations about the book and the topic of love and how our actions can be interpreted by others. The book will be available for purchase for $9 in the Spirit Shop. There will be several copies available in the school library.
How a Lenten Challenge Can Benefit BSM's Garage Sale A Lenten Challenge that has recently received a lot of attention is the “40 Bags in 40 Days Decluttering Challenge.” For more info click here. Lent is a great time to “declutter” to be able to turn our focus to our faith and family. As you declutter, please consider donating your goods to the BSM Treasure Hunt Garage Sale. Our next drop off date is Friday, April 7 during conferences in the Haben Canter. For more info on items to donate and the schedule of donation and event times click here. Donating your time is another great opportunity to give back to the BSM community. To find out more about parent volunteer opportunities click here and here.
Sponsorship Opportunities: This year we have an opportunity for BSM community members to support the Garage Sale. We are looking for sponsors to help cover some of the costs of facilitating and promoting this fundraiser. For $150 a business will have its logo on the Treasure Hunt Garage Sale website page and promotional posters. For $300 a business will have its logo on the volunteer event t-shirts, website and posters. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Victoria Levy Smith.
HoneyBaked Hams for Easter Purchasing HoneyBaked Ham Gift Cards is a great way to help BSM, with 20% of all sales going to support our school. Use HoneyBaked Gift Cards to shop online, order from the catalog or go to any location nationwide. Choose from their signature hams, tender turkeys, delicious desserts or Heat & Serve sides. To buy your gift cards click here. Please allow one to two weeks for delivery by mail. Encourage your friends and relatives to participate as well! If you have any questions, please contact Parent Association representative Youa Smith and thank you for your support!
Volunteers Needed We are currently in need of volunteers to staff the Spirit Shop. Any interested and enthusiastic individuals should stop by the Spirit Shop between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on any school day to pick up an application. The volunteer commitment includes being available during school days as well as some evenings for special events, including our mobile kiosk.
Spirit Shop hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on school days.
