Prayer
Lord, guide the course of world events and give your church the joy and peace of serving you in freedom. Give your people the courage to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with you, Lord."
Derived from the Lectionary for Feb 27 and Micah 6:8
Lord, guide the course of world events and give your church the joy and peace of serving you in freedom. Give your people the courage to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with you, Lord."
Derived from the Lectionary for Feb 27 and Micah 6:8
Lord, guide the course of world events and give your church the joy and peace of serving you in freedom. Give your people the courage to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with you, Lord."
Derived from the Lectionary for Feb 27 and Micah 6:8
Holy Spirit of Jesus, as our students enter a new semester, we thank you for the learning that happened during the first semester. We pray that your wisdom would enlighten us our minds, encourage our actions, and guide our words. We ask for your blessing on BSM and all of its community during this second half of the school year. Watch over us and be our guide. Holy Spirit of Jesus, as our students enter a new semester, we thank you for the learning that happened during the first semester. We pray that your wisdom would enlighten us our minds, encourage our actions, and guide our words. We ask for your blessing on BSM and all of its community during this second half of the school year. Watch over us and be our guide. Holy Spirit of Jesus, as our students enter a new semester, we thank you for the learning that happened during the first semester. We pray that your wisdom would enlighten us our minds, encourage our actions, and guide our words. We ask for your blessing on BSM and all of its community during this second half of the school year. Watch over us and be our guide.Holy Spirit of Jesus, as our students enter a new semester, we thank you for the learning that happened during the first semester. We pray that your wisdom would enlighten us our minds, encourage our actions, and guide our words. We ask for your blessing on BSM and all of its community during this second half of the school year. Watch over us and be our guide. Jesus, you studied sufficiently hard at school that you earned the title of Rabbi, you apprenticed under your Father and earned the title of Carpenter, you have truly walked in our shoes. Accept our efforts, at study and work, as an offering of thanksgiving for the gift that we have to be a part of the BSM community. Bless our students as they close another semester, bless our parents as we encourage them, bless us these cold winter days. Heavenly Father, we are awed by the idea of God coming to earth in the form of man to dwell among us. Thank you for desiring to be known so sincerely that you would take our form to demonstrate how deep is your love. As we look back on 2010 show us how you walked with us through the joys and trials of this year. As we anticipate 2011, help us Father to be open to your grace and grant us the courage to act in a way that brings you glory.Heavenly Father, we are awed by the idea of God coming to earth in the form of man to dwell among us. Thank you for desiring to be known so sincerely that you would take our form to demonstrate how deep is your love. As we look back on 2010 show us how you walked with us through the joys and trials of this year. As we anticipate 2011, help us Father to be open to your grace and grant us the courage to act in a way that brings you gloFather, We believe you are at work in many more ways than we can see right now. Help us to trust you in difficult situations. Thank you, Lord, for being so near. Bring your Holy Spirit during this Lenten season. Show us where we need to be shaped more into your image. Hold us closely as we walk this road of life with all of its joys and trials. In Jesus name we pray.
-Adapted from "The Word Among Us"
Upcoming Events
TOMORROW, 3/10
-Speech Showcase, 6:30 p.m.
- Freshman Mom's Night Out, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, 3/12
- Sr. High Dance, 8:30 p.m.
MONDAY, 3/14
- Mr. BSM, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, 3/15
- Sr. High Registration Materials Due for 2011-2012
- Letter Jacket Sales, 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, 3/16
- Letter Jacket Sales, 11 a.m.
- 7th Grade Mom's Night Out, 7 p.m.
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Knightly News
March 9, 2011
This Week's Headlines:
Registration Time for 2011-2012
Yesterday in homeroom, students in grades 9, 10 and 11 received materials and information regarding course selection and registration for next school year. Please take some time to talk with your son or daughter about their course selections. Senior high registration forms are due back to homeroom teachers on Tuesday, March 15.
New News:
Speech Showcase
Please join us Thursday evening, March 10, for this year’s Speech Showcase. The entire team (87 at last count) will be broken up into groups of six or seven per room and will perform in two rounds, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending with three starred performances in the theatre. You’ll hear a variety of performances from storytelling to discussion; you’ll see teenagers present speeches with poise and conviction; you’ll be informed, persuaded, touched, and entertained. This event truly showcases the amazing talent of this inspiring group of students – what a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours and forget about the snow!
Junior High Party
A St. Patrick's Day party will be held for all junior high students on Friday, March 18, from 7-9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 or $3 with a donation for the Guatemala mission trip (shampoo, deodorant for boys and girls, adult toothbrushes, toothpaste, over-the-counter medication, band aids, all sizes of socks and undergarment and old suitcases). This fun evening will include music, gym games and crafts. Wear green!
7th Grade Mom's Night Out
All moms of seventh graders are invited to the next Mom's Night Out, Wednesday, March 16, from 7-9:30 p.m. The Mom's Night Out Program is offered to encourage the meeting of other moms/parents in your child's grade. No RSVP is needed. Please bring a simple appetizer/dessert or a beverage to share. This event will be hosted by Shari Keivit/Maeve Murphy at the Keivit home. The address and phone number are 7320 Half Moon Drive, Golden Valley, 55427; 612-237-3491. If you have questions regarding this event, contact sharikeivit@yahoo.com.
Spirit Shop News
March ordering days for letter jackets are Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15 and 16. The letter jacket rep will be in the Commons to take orders and measurements from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on those days. The Spirit Shop will be open from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, during the welcome reception for incoming parents.
Junior Class Retreat
The junior class retreat will be held the weekend of March 19-20 at Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto. Letters and permission slips were recently mailed and are available on the website. Check out the Retreat page on the BSM website for more information. Questions? Contact Mike Jeremiah, Campus Minister, mjeremiah@bsm-online.org or 952-927-4176 ext. 2453. Buses will leave from BSM on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and return to BSM on Sunday at 3 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their faith and grow in community.
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Reminders:
Freshman Mom's Night Out
All moms of ninth graders are invited to tomorrow's Mom's Night Out, Thursday, March 10, from 7-9:30 p.m. The Mom's Night Out Program is offered to encourage the meeting of other moms/parents in your child's grade. No RSVP is needed. Please bring a simple appetizer/dessert or a beverage to share. This event will be hosted by Cindy Bichler and Paula Anderson at the Bichler home. The address and phone number are 8580 Crane Dance Trail, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344; 952-944-8346. If you have questions regarding this event, contact Paula@educationaloutfitters.com.
Plant Sale
"Earth laughs in flower." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's time to order you spring plants. Gregor Farm and Greenhouse will provide beautiful plants for your garden. Download a plant order form and view photos.
Plants will be available for pick-up on May 12 and May 13. Questions? Contact Rose Topousis, topousisfamily@msn.com, or Gail Ross, mpjross@msn.com.
Compassion Kits
If you have ever passed by a person on the street asking for a donation to buy food, and were not sure the best way to respond, the Student Leadership Forum may have what you need. They are selling “compassion kits” during all three senior high lunches this week. Each kit includes two bus tokens, a list of resources helpful to the homeless, a prayer, a chap stick, two hand warmers, a toe warmer, a Clif bar and Nature Valley granola bars. Thanks to the generosity of Target and Gander Mountain, each kit only costs $3. Please consider buying as many as you like to keep in your car or bag for the next time you would like to show your compassion. Questions may be directed to Student Leadership Forum adivsor, Zach Zeckser at zzeckser@BSMschool.org.
Donations for Guatemala
A group of 27 juniors and seniors will be going to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, an orphanage in Guatemala, during Spring Break, March 28-April 4. They are giving up their break to make the life of others a little bit better and need the support of the community to make a bigger impact. The home is in need of new hygiene products (shampoo, deodorant for boys and girls, adult toothbrushes, toothpaste, over-the-counter medication, band aids) all sizes of socks and undergarment and old suitcases. Donations can be dropped off in the main office or in the Diversity Office.
Guidance News
Registration deadlines for upcoming SAT and ACT tests:
• May 7 SAT – regular deadline is April 8 and late deadline is April 22
• April 9 ACT – late deadline is March 18
• For a complete listing of SAT and ACT deadlines for the 2010-2011 school year, go to www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org, respectively.
• Remember to list BSM’s school code, 242-202, when registering for these exams.
Extended Time on the ACT/SAT/PSAT: If you meet all of the following three criteria, you may qualify for extended time on standardized tests. The eligibility criteria are: 1) have an assessment done by a licensed professional in the past three years; 2) have a 504 accommodation plan on file at BSM that states the need for extended time on tests; and 3) must be currently using extended time in at least one class at BSM. It is recommended to begin the process towards the end of sophomore year. In any case, please start the application at least one month before the application deadline. Contact Dave Herbst, Head Learning Specialist, to receive application materials for extended time and/or for more information – 952-915-4358, ext. 2491 or dherbst@BSMschool.org.
AP exams will be administered at BSM during the first two weeks in May. The 2011 AP Exam Fee is $37.00 per exam. AP Exam Registration forms should be filled out and returned to the guidance office with a check made out to BSM by March 16.
Summer Pre-College Programs for High School Students
Students who are currently in grades 9-11 are eligible to participate in summer learning experiences at various colleges and universities. These programs range from one week to seven weeks, with varying costs and curriculum. One of the many benefits of participating in a pre-college summer program is the opportunity to live on a college campus and take courses, and meet students from around the U.S. In the past few years, BSM students have participated in pre-college summer programs at several colleges, including University of Notre Dame, The George Washington University, Carleton College, Harvard University, and Washington University in St. Louis. Information and/or applications are available in the BSM College and Career Center or on the sponsoring college’s website. In addition, general information and Web links for numerous colleges offering summer opportunities can be found on the Summer Opportunities Web page in the Guidance/College and Career section of the BSM website.
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