We remember all who have died in the acts of
violence of September 11 and its aftermath.
All of us have been touched by the deaths
caused by these tragic events and by the
broken relationship of the global human family.
Anoint us with Your Spirit and help us to
work toward a world in which this
violence will never be repeated.
We remember that You are always with us
and we dare to dream and hope for
a better world of peace and justice.
-Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet St. Louis Province
Community Connection to the Classroom Teachers are seeking parents and alumni with expertise and a willingness to engage with students in the classroom. Keep watching this section of the Knightly News for opportunities to volunteer to share your passion, excitement and professional experience.
The theology department is looking for Red Knight parents and alumni who are living their faith in the workplace, to come in and share how their passions and interests tie into their vocation. The seniors would benefit from seeing how a person finds fulfillment in what they do and, most importantly, how they find God in their work. Ideally, volunteers would be available near the end of September. Consider this a call! If you are interested, please contact Matt Brounstein.
Are you a carpenter, baker, architect, artist, or one of the other many professionals who uses math to create? One of the junior high math classes is looking for BSM parents or alumni members who use math on a daily basis to come in and showcase just how important math is in their profession. Interested? Please contact Kristin Gilbertson.
If you are a native or fluent Spanish speaker, the AP Spanish classes invite you to come and discuss/present on topics like beauty/aesthetics, worldly challenges, family/community, private/public identities, science/technology, and contemporary life in Spanish. Giving students a chance to discuss real world issues with Spanish speakers helps develop better conversational skills and deeper cultural understanding. ¿Le interesa? Please contact Mary Murray.
Benefit Concert Please join us for a wonderful evening of music tonight, Wednesday, September 14. David Pellegrene ’85 is a noted Manhattan cabaret pianist, singer and recording artist who is returning to BSM to perform. The concert is 7 p.m. and all proceeds from the free-will offering concert will benefit the BSM students. David will be joined by Mike Jeremiah and the BSM acapella group. David’s nephew Dominic is a BSM sophomore.
Upcoming Events
September 14 - Benefit Concert 7 p.m.
September 28 - Late Start
October 7 - Grandparents' Day (Late start for those not attending)
October 13 - Late Start
October 19 - Testing Day (No school for seniors of junior high)
This year, Students for Human Life are planning to attend March for Life, January 24-29, 2017. They will be among 500k other people marching to support the pro-life cause in Washington D.C. The students are going with the Archdiocese youth program. Students in 9th-12th grade can learn more at our first meeting, Friday, September 16, 7:15 a.m. in room 147. Parents and students can also contact Mr. Brounstein for more information. Registration will begin immediately and payment will be due in October.
All BSM Juniors will be taking the PSAT, Wednesday, October 19, at BSM. You should have received a letter in late August from BSM’s Guidance and College Counselors with information about the PSAT test. In that letter we mentioned Naviance Test Prep, a comprehensive online test prep program that BSM has purchased for our students. Every junior has a Naviance account. Naviance Test Prep is located on the home page and we hope you will take advantage of this useful and free test prep option. In addition to Naviance Test Prep, all students received a PSAT booklet, September 8, which includes a full length practice test.
For Parents of Juniors and Seniors For those who may want a one-on-one tutor or other test prep options for any future test date (ACT OR SAT), see our test prep listings here.
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, Tuesday, February 14, and the BSM College Fair, Tuesday, April 25. We need parent volunteers to make these events successful. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.
In case you missed it – there is now a trip calendar for the junior high! Every year, our junior high strives to provide innovative educational opportunities for our students. Experiencing education outside of the classroom has become a distinguishing trait of the BSM curriculum. In an effort to increase communication around junior high trips the junior high has now created a trip calendar with a list of experiences we are offering our students this year. Click herefor the details. If you have any questions regarding Jr. High trips, please feel free to email Claire Shea.
Grab this year's football t-shirt from the Spirit Shop to support your Red Knight football teams. All proceeds benefit the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. A great way to give back! See Spirit Shop section for hours.
Football Fundraiser The Football Boosters are running a fundraiser with Aspire Beverage Company during the month of September. For every Aspire Team Pack(TM) sold at the Costco locations in Eden Prairie and St. Louis Park, the BSM Football program will receive $1. So stock up at these participating stores during the entire month of September and help give BSM Football a boost!
All students, families, alumni and faculty are invited to attend the pre-game Homecoming BBQ Friday, September 30, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Haben Plaza. Food will be provided by Jake's City Grille. Advanced purchase is $10 or walk-up for $12. Buy your tickets now, click here! Volunteers needed to help with the BBQ. If you’d like to volunteer click here.
New Family Picnic Last Call for the New Family Picnic. Freshman and transfer families please RSVP by Wednesday, September 14, 11 p.m. to the complimentary cookout as a special welcome to BSM. The picnic is Friday, September 16 prior to the football game, 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the Baseball Plaza/Commons. Mingle with other freshman/transfer families, meet current students and families, and enjoy tasty food. To register click here.
Just for Parents
Join us for a Just For Parents presentation - Learn the Benefits Offered by the Learning Support Team, Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The presenter is Kristin Gilbertson, director of learning support at BSM. Discover the array of services available to students with varying needs, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum, deaf and hard of hearing, ADHD, anxiety and physical disabilities, to enhance their academic experience. Light refreshments will be served. . Innisbrook Gift Wrap and Club's Choice Fundraiser
Looking for quality wrap, bows and holiday gifts? Innisbrook has teamed up with Club’s Choice Fundraising where 40% of purchases go to benefit BSM. and all online sales will count toward incentives and prizes for your student! For order details, click here. All purchases will be shipped directly to you with free shipping on orders $70 or more. Questions, contact Leslie Wille.
Parents' Night Out Save the date for the following Parents' Night Out, a casual drop by events to meet new parents or catch up with friends. More details to follow.
7th Grade Parents' Night Out - Tuesday, October 4, 7-9:30 p.m.
8th Grade Parents' Night Out - Thursday, October 12, 7-9:30 p.m.
9th Grade Parents' Night Out - Sunday, October 2, 2-4 p.m.
10th Grade Parents' Night Out - Wednesday, October 5, 7-9:30 p.m.
11th Grade Parents' Night Out - stay tuned for the date!
12th Grade Parents' Night Out - Wednesday, November 9, 7-9:30 p.m.
Come visit the Spirit Shop and get ready for cooler weather with some of our sweatshirts, ponchos, fleece blankets and more! Don't forget to grab a stadium seat for those football and soccer games. We also offer pre-paid punch cards for your student's sweet tooth. The cards are sold for $9 and allow the students 12 punches, each one worth .75 cents. Go Red Knights!
The Spirit Shop is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on school days.
