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.
Do you have connections to one of the Minnesota sports teams? Our sports and entertainment marketing class is looking for people involved with marketing for teams like the Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx or St. Paul Saints. If you have a link to one of these, or any other MN sports organization, and could help get this class connected with their marketing departments, please contact Pat Krieger.
Auction Invitations to this year’s A Knight for All Seasons will be in your mailbox soon. If you have not already purchased your tickets, please do so soon. There is limited seating at our new venue, the Marriott Southwest. In order to make this event more successful and beneficial for our students, the silent auction committee is looking for sporting and concert ticket donations. Please e-mail Stephanie Drees with ticket donations. If you don't have tickets to donate, but still want to help, please check out the wish list here.
Parking Changes Due to Jewish High Holidays
As our neighbors at Beth El Synagogue observe Rosh Hashanah, Monday-Tuesday, October 3-4 and Yom Kippur, Wednesday, October 12, students will be parking at the Minneapolis Jewish Day School/Community Center (JCC). The Beth El and BSM lots will be available to the Beth El community during the High Holidays. Shuttle buses will take our students from the JCC to BSM and back again after school. Students must use the shuttle and not park in the streets. Students have been reminded to allow an extra 15 minutes of travel time in the morning. Shuttle buses will begin running at 7 a.m., and will run every 10 minutes. For p.m. service, shuttles will run 2:40-3 p.m. as needed. For those with afternoon practices, catch the shuttle immediately after school – shuttles will not run past 3 p.m. Click here for more information and driving directions.
BSM Host Families Needed for Visiting Japanese Students Japanese students from Kaisei Gakuin High School will again visit Benilde-St. Margaret’s School. They will be visiting Minnesota for a home-stay experience and we need host families for a week.
When: Arrive Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Depart Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Who: 61 Japanese students, ages 16 and 17, from Kaisei Gakuin High School, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan. What: BSM host families will receive a $50 cash stipend. For your convenience, it will not be necessary to go to the airport for pick up or drop off. Also, no need to entertain as activities are planned every day.
This will be their 8th consecutive annual visit to BSM. Over 500 Japanese students have already been welcomed into Minnesota homes. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Japan by opening your hearts to our young visitors. To enroll, and for more detailed information, contact: Tom and Sue Haeg, 612 940 3351.
Upcoming Events
September 28 - Late Start
September 29 - Homecoming Mass
September 30 - Homecoming Game
October 1 - Homecoming Dance
October 6 - Open House (8:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
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.
Freshmen Service Opportunity Looking to help out in the community and meet new friends? A limited number of spots are available to serve at Second Harvest, sorting food with friends, Thursday, October 27, 6 - 8 p.m. Meet at the Second Harvest in Golden Valley. Email Renee Holden to reserve your spot (this is a student/parent planned event and is not tied to any groups/clubs).
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.
College Fairs Students and parents are invited to attend the Jesuit College Fair taking place 2:45-3:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Monday, September 26. Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting that day: Creighton University, Fairfield University, Fordham University, John Carroll University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University-Chicago, Loyola University-New Orleans, Marquette University, Regis University, Rockhurst University, Saint Louis University, University of Detroit-Mercy, University of San Francisco, Wheeling Jesuit University and Xavier University.
Jesuit College Fair at BSM: Monday, September 26, 2:45 p.m.
National College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center: Tuesday, October 4, 5 - 8 p.m.
Groves Academy LD/ADHD College Fair at Earle Brown Heritage Center: Thursday, October 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Performing and Visual Arts College Fair at Concordia University, St. Paul – Gangelhoff Center: Saturday, October 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
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.
8th Grade Parents During the week of February 20-24, 2017, our 8th grade students will be traveling to Wolf Ridge Environmental Center. This week, Dave Platt will be sending home the informational packet with forms needed for the trip. Please look in your mailbox for this information.
7th Grade Parents On Friday, September 23, our 7th grade class will be going to Camp Ihduhapi for an all-day field trip. Together, they will focus on community building, friendship and leadership skills. It's a wonderful opportunity for our new Red Knights to come together as a new class. Permissions slips have been posted on Haiku, and are due TODAY, Wednesday, September 21.
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, 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.
Prayer and Share Join us in the chapel for Prayer and Share, Wednesday, September 28, 9-10 a.m. Prayer and Share is an informal gathering of parents who meet to provide spiritual support to 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. All are welcome!
Red Knight Cookies
Order Red Knight Cookies for homecoming, sports banquets and more! The BSM Parent Association and Sarah Jane’s Bakery Northeast, have joined together to offer specially-decorated knights head or shield cookies. Every dozen purchased supports BSM! Please click here for details. Parents' Night Out Casual drop by events to meet new parents or catch up with friends. Please contact Christine Vitelli with questions. For location, click here.
7th Grade Parents' Night Out - Tuesday, October 4, 7-9:30 p.m.
8th Grade Parents' Night Out - Tuesday, October 11, 7-9:30 p.m.
9th Grade Parents' Night Out - Monday, October 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
10th Grade Parents' Night Out - Wednesday, October 5, 7-9:30 p.m.
11th Grade Parents' Night Out - Tuesday, November 15, 7-9:30 p.m.
12th Grade Parents' Night Out - Wednesday, November 9, 7-9:30 p.m.
Look to the Spirit Shop for all things Red Knight. The Spirit Shop is filling up with new merchandise for all Red Knights. We have jackets, sweatshirts, mittens, car decals, coffee mugs and more! Stop by our regular hours 11-3 a.m. on school days or look for our new kiosk at the soccer game, Tuesday, September 27.
The Spirit Shop is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on school days.
