Using the fingers on your hand, start with the thumb and pray these intentions in this order:
The thumb is closest finger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember.
The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you.
The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority.
The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems.
And finally we have our smallest finger, the smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself.
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.
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.
BSM Insight Program The Insight Workshop is an early intervention, prevention group for students who may be struggling with alcohol and/or drug use issues. Participation has been successful for a large majority of teens to motivate and identify healthy and responsible choices. Through group discussions, exercises and guest speakers the workshop addresses ways for students to direct their life without alcohol and drug use, to find healthier social outlets, to learn positive decision making tools, problem solving skills and increase self- awareness.
The BSM Insight Program was developed by the Chemical Health Department to meet the sanctions for alcohol and drug policy violations. When a violation has occurred, students meet with the alcohol and drug counselor for an assessment and recommendations. Participation with the Insight Workshop is expected.
The Insight Workshop meets quarterly throughout the year. Our first quarter workshop meets October 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in room 109. We are inviting all students who have a need to address chemical health problems to participate in the workshop. If you know a student who may benefit from participation in the program, please refer them to Gayle Knopik, LADC. She can be reached at (651) 329-2404.
Student Directory Student directories will be distributed in homeroom Thursday, October 13. One directory per family will be provided. Students will be instructed to bring their directory home to their parent/guardian. Please check with your student to receive your directory.
Grandparents' Day Photos Thank you to all grandparents and Red Knight families for coming together to share and celebrate such a special day. For those who took a professional photo in the Haben Center, those photos will be mailed to you. We did have a staff member walking around snapping photos as well, click here to see photos of this year's Grandparents' Day.
Snap a Photo! Is your student going back to their grade school or middle school? Maybe visiting teachers, volunteering, or picking up siblings? If so, the Admissions Office would love your help. Have your Red Knight take a picture or quality selfie next to a sign or landmark at their school and send to our Associate Director of Admissions, Sam Savoie. The picture may end up on part of the BSM website!
Auction Tickets: If you are new to BSM, plan on attending this year's auction on Saturday, November 12. It is a great way to meet other families in a social atmosphere. We can seat you with parents from your child's grade or you can request to sit with friends. Go online and purchase your tickets today!
Donations: The silent auction committee is in need of sports ticket donations and restaurant gift cards. If you are willing to donate, please contact Mary Fran O'Keefe. Other items are also greatly appreciated. Check the silent auction wish list for ideas and we will do the shopping for you! Thank you for your generosity.
Special Premier Silent Auction Item Preview: Leave your yard care to the experts at Green Horizons. This package includes a season of lawn care, including a spring clean up and two fall clean up visits. It also includes weekly mowing. Value: $1,400.
Great Gatherings: Don’t miss out on these parent-sponsored parties that occur throughout the year. Online registration opened last Saturday and some events are already sold out. Don’t wait! Registration ends Monday, October 31 or when the event is full. Register online here.
Upcoming Events
October 13 - Late Start
October 19 - Testing Day (No school for seniors and junior high)
October 20 - 21 - No School
October 28 - End of 1st Quarter
November 1 - Feast of All Saints Mass (9:15 a.m.)
November 3 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (4 - 8 p.m.)
November 4 - Parent/Teacher Confernces (12:30 - 5:30 p.m., No School)
The musical, The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Come meet the family. Performances are October 27, 28 & 29 at 7 p.m. and October 30 at 2 p.m. Adults are $10, students and seniors $6. Children 5 and under are free! Purchase your tickets here.
New Summer Eco-Writing Course Attention incoming 10th-12th grade students. Consider something different. Instead of watching the calendar days fly by, dive into a summer in the outdoors and earn your English credit while you’re at it. Sign up for our Eco-Writing course and discover your “listening point,” where you can contemplate the universe with awe. The course will take place in June and July and culminate with a week-long canoe trip at Laketrails Base Camp in Oak Island, MN. Open to students completing grades 10 and 11 in the summer of 2017. Contact Kristin Gilbertson or Katie Belanger for more details and questions.
Registration Deadlines for Upcoming ACT and SAT test Dates
SAT on Saturday, November 5 – regular deadline is Friday, October 7 and late deadline is Tuesday, October 25.
ACT on Saturday, December 10 – regular deadline is Friday, November 4 and late deadline is Friday, November 18.
For a list of all ACT and SAT dates and deadlines for the 2016-2017 school year, go to ACT page here and/or SAT page here.
All Parents
During our event hour today, our chemical-free student group, Knightlife, is sponsoring a number of speakers who will address challenging topics relevant to specific high school classes. Freshmen will hear a panel from “Teen Challenge” about alcohol/drug use and abuse. Sophomores will hear a panel from “Minnesotans for Safe Driving” encouraging them to drive without distractions. Juniors and Seniors will hear a panel from "Minnesotans for Safe Driving" about the devastating effects of driving under the influence. Ask your son or daughter about what they heard today.
Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors Please note that Wednesday, October 19 is a testing day for students in grades 9-11. Students will meet in their assigned room at 8 a.m. and will be given directions for testing. Freshmen and Sophomores will be dismissed at 11:30 am and Juniors will be dismissed around 11:45 am. For those students who are approved for extended time, the dismissal time will be between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., depending on when each student completes his/her exams. Seniors are NOT required to be in school so that they can use the day for college visits or to work on college application materials. Freshmen will be taking the EXPLORE (preparation for ACT), sophomores will be taking the PLAN (preparation for ACT) and juniors will be taking the PSAT (preparation for the SAT). All students will need pencils and a calculator. Cell phones are prohibited in the testing areas. These are required and important tests.
Free Practice ACT Exam for Juniors Magna Test Prep is offering a free practice ACT exam for juniors at BSM, Friday, November 4 in the commons/cafeteria. Students do not have school this day due to parent conferences. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., and the practice exam is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Juniors can register for the practice exam here. Students should bring a #2 pencil and a calculator to the practice exam.
For Parents of Seniors The College Financial Aid program for parents of seniors is Thursday, November 3 at 7 p.m. in the BSM Theater. Jeron Schmidt, Associate Director for Admissions at Northland College will be leading the presentation. He will discuss the financial aid process, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CSS Profile forms, and sources to help pay for college.
For Parents of Freshmen The transition to senior high is an important and exciting time in the life for freshmen. The guidance counselor’s role is to help support your student in that transition both academically and socially. The counselors will be meeting individually with every ninth grade student in November, and they will invite you to attend that meeting as well. Your attendance is welcome and encouraged, but not required. The counselors should have sent you an email with information about these meetings. The counselors are available to you throughout the school year through email, telephone or in person meetings. Click here for contact information.
Parents of 8th grade students: Every year, 8th graders are challenged to write and give a speech in front of the junior high student body. Last week, we had our first students present and they did a fantastic job. This is a signature learning experience for students, and we welcome parents to sit as audience members during their student's speech. Ask your 8th grade student about it today!
Junior High Fall Party Junior high students are invited to attend the Fall Party, Friday, October 28, 7-9:30 p.m. in the BSM Commons and Great Hall. They will enjoy basketball, dodge ball, ping pong, snacks/beverages and music/dancing. The theme is “Halloween Costume Party," costumes must be appropriate for a school event and keep in mind BSM’s simplicity initiative. This event is open to BSM students only and admission is $2. The council selected Breast Cancer Research Fund to receive donations from the party. Please visit our Sign Up Genius page if you are able to help chaperone the event or provide donations of pop, candy, snacks and/or supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Jellison.
The award-winning BSM Knightettes dance team will be hosting its 10th annual dance clinic for grades 4 -6, Saturday, November 12, 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kids can join the Knightettes for a morning of fun dancing, receive a clinic t-shirt and participate in a dance show in front of family and friends. Cost is $40. For more information and to register, visit here.
Winter Sports Meetings Attention all Red Knights who are looking at playing a winter sport - winter sports meetings will be Thursday, October 13 after school. Room assignments are posted around school. We hope to see you there!
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. 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!
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.
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..
Knightsbridge Boutique Event Don’t miss the 6th annual Knightsbridge Boutique Event, Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in BSM’s Haben Center! Nearly 70 upscale boutique-style merchants will showcase posh clothing, jewelry, home goods, spa pampering products and more. This event is free and open to the public, and merchants donate 15% of their sales to support BSM educational programs. Savvy shoppers can purchase a $10 VIP wristband to receive exclusive merchant deals and the 2016 Knightsbridge shopping tote by clicking here. If you can help with Knightsbridge, please volunteer here. Or, if you would like to advertise the Knightsbridge event by placing a yard sign on your lawn, please email Deb Shields.
Shoe Drive - Still Collecting! We are still collecting donations through Friday, October 14. Help developing nations and raise funds for BSM by donating your gently worn, used or new shoes. If we can collect 5k pairs, BSM will earn $2,000. That is only 4 pair donated per student! Remember to ask your friends, family and neighbors to donate too!
Shoes can be dropped off in boxes at the main entrance. Please rubber-band pairs together. Questions? Contact Leslie Wille.
Homecoming BBQ Thank You! The BBQ was a wonderful event prior to the Homecoming football game. Thank you to all who attended and to those who volunteered their time to make this event successful. We appreciate your support!
Stop in the Spirit Shop and surprise your student with a candy punch card. The cards cost $9 for 12 punches. Each punch is worth .75 cents. You can also shop our wide selection of warm weather gear including mittens, hats, sweatshirts and jackets.
Spirit Shop hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on school days.
