Parents will:
• Receive information about the “Wish List” of each committee.
• Learn what they need to know about making this party a memorable, exciting event for each graduating senior.
• Find out how they can contribute time, talent, or cash (please bring your checkbook) and/or donate products and services.

Committees are already at work! We invite your contributions on any of the following committees: Games and Entertainment, Gift Bags, Security, Communications, Party Night Volunteers, Decorations, DVD or Photography. If you are interested in serving on a committee, or have any questions or concerns about the Senior Party, please contact Sheryl Greening at 612-308-0421 or greeningep@aol.com, Cherie Friend at 612-483-0266 or Cherie.Friend@Pearson.com, or Ann Koplin at 612-965-1367 or ann.koplin@thrivent.com.

Debate parent meeting
For all parents/guardians of the 2010 debate team, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m., in room 122. If you are unable to attend, please e-mail Head Coach Kathy Green at kgreen@bsm-online.org.

Funky to Formal
The BSM Parent Association will sponsor the annual Funky to Formal Shopping Boutique and Fashion Show/Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 30. The shopping boutique, featuring over 40 unique, local merchants, is open to the public and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get an early start on your holiday shopping! The fashion show and luncheon will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is open to all – teens, mothers, grandmothers and girlfriends. Enjoy a fabulous lunch with your friends and family while viewing the fabulous fashion show. Tickets will be available through the BSM website beginning Monday, Sept. 20. Click on "Parents" at the top of the Home Page.
 
Senior high girls interested in participating as a model should attend the model information meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, after school. Please listen to announcements for more information. Forms will be also be available in the office and are due by Friday, Sept. 24.

Kids dance clinic
The Benilde St. Margaret’s dance team will again host their annual dance clinic, which is open to any kids ages 4-14. No dance experience is necessary.  Join the Knightettes for a day of dance fun, receive a clinic t-shirt, and participate in the dance show at the end of the clinic in front of family and friends, followed by a special performance from the Knightettes themselves!

The clinic will be held in the Haben Center at BSM on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 12:30-3 p.m.  The cost is $35 for registration before Oct. 23 or $40 for same-day registration. Registration forms can be found in the main office or by simply going to the athletic section of the BSM website under Winter Sports - Dance Team News and clicking on the highlighted dance clinic form link. Register early to ensure a clinic t-shirt the day of the event.

Football banquet
The banquet for all 9th-12th grade football players will be held Thursday, Nov. 18. More information will be posted here closer to the event, and questions can be directed to Missy Mahoney at 952-915-4358, ext. 2400.

Red Knight highlights
Have you checked out the Red Knight Hightlights link on the left column of this newsletter yet? News about students, as well as faculty and staff members, is posted there on a regular basis. You can also access the higlights on our website, using the left navigation through the Parents section.
 

Reminders:

Homecoming family pasta dinner
All are invited to the pasta dinner, being held before the homecoming football game, Friday, Sept. 24, from 5-7 p.m., in the cafeteria. Tickets are sold at the door until 6:30 p.m. Enjoy face painting, fast food lines and time with family and friends.  Questions? Contact Jane McDonald Black at Jane.McB@comcast.net.

KAHNversations
All parents are invited to Dr. Kahn’s discussion Insightful Parenting: Making Moments Count on Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the library conference room.

Parenting and Faith
All parents are invited to join BSM Campus Minister Mike Jeremiah for a Parenting and Faith presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Mr. Jeremiah, along with several senior high students, will explain how campus ministry works at BSM and discuss the many resources available for our children as they grow in faith and navigate the sometimes rough waters of high school. The session will be held in the library conference room from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A light lunch will be served.

Mom's Night Out September dates
The Mom's Night Out program is offered to encourage the meeting of other moms/parents in your child's grade. Each evening is from 7-9:30 p.m., and no RSVP is needed. Please bring a simple appetizer/dessert or a beverage to share.

7th Grade Moms: Thursday, Sept. 23
Hosted by:  Tammy Ochs
3515 Ranier Lane
Plymouth, MN  55447
763-205-1897 / dtochs@comcast.net

Junior Moms: Tuesday, Sept. 28
Hosted by:  Chris Honaas-Wildfang
18397 Nicklaus Way
Eden Prairie, MN  55347
952-975-9293 / cmhonaas@comcast.net

Freshman Moms: Wednesday, Sept. 29
Hosted by:  Pam Whitmore and Maureen Segner
Whitmore Home
11520 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN  55422
Pam:  763-417-9094 / pjfwhit@q.com
Maureen:  763-543-1768 / msegner@comcast.net

Senior Moms: Wednesday, Oct. 6
Hosted by:  Deann Speltz
340 Burnes Drive
Hopkins, MN  55343
952-938-0252 / speltzjd@comcast.net

Sophomore Moms: Wednesday, Oct.  13
Hosted by:  Anne Moore
6220 South Knoll Drive
Edina, MN  55436
952-925-5588 / moor0204@umn.edu

8th Grade Moms: Tuesday, Oct. 19
Hosted by:  Maureen Murphy-Pitsch and Carol Jewett
Location:  Murphy-Pitsch Home
2001 Regent Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN  55422
Maureen:  763-529-2678
Carol:  763-529-1669 / caroljewett@comcast.net

Amity Scholar hosting
Do you have extra room in your house?  Would you and your family be willing to open up your doors to a person from another country?  BSM is currently looking for host families for each of our three amities for the second semester of this 2010-2011 school year.  Our amities this year hail from France, Argentina, and Spain and are one man and two women.  The preferred host stay length is for the semester.  Please contact Ms. Mary Windsor at mwindsor@bsm-online.org or at 952-927-4176, ext. 2298, if you are interested in hosting one of these amities. The amities work at BSM as teachers’ aides and help to foster cultural connections with students through their first-person experiences.  Amities are typically in their mid-20s and provide invaluable opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others.  Please consider hosting one of our amities this year.  If you are interested in more information about the program, you can visit www.amity.org/.

Rwanda 2011 trip spots
There are very limited spots remaining for the Rwanda 2011 experience. Registration forms and deposit checks can be turned in to Mr. Kuntz (room 132) and Mr. Cave (room 129). Mr. Cave and Mr. Kuntz are more than happy to answer any questions about the trip. You can contact them at jcave@bsm-online.org or dkuntz@bsm-online.org.

Italy Spring Break 2011 tour
Latin teacher Rob Epler will lead a tour of Italy over spring break (March 26-April 4, 2011).  Participation is especially encouraged for students taking Latin, as well as those taking AP European History and Arts in the Church, but the tour is open to any BSM students.  BSM parents and alumni are also welcome to travel with us, though space is limited.  The planned itinerary (subject to change) includes Venice, Florence, Pisa, Orvieto, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri.  If you’d like to learn more about the trip, contact Mr. Epler at repler@bsm-online.org.

September bussing notes
September 29  BSM Late Start (9 a.m.)
St. Louis Park Public Bus - Regular a.m. service
BSM Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - 1 hour late – a.m.

September 30  SLP – 2 hr Early Release
St. Louis Park Public Bus - Regular a.m. service / NO p.m. service
BSM Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - Regular a.m. & p.m. service
 

Guidance News:

Registration deadlines for upcoming SAT and ACT tests:
• **October 19 SAT – late deadline is Sept. 24
• November 6 SAT – regular deadline is Oct. 8 and late deadline is October 22
• **October 23 ACT – regular deadline is Sept. 17 and late deadline is October 1
• 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.
**BSM is a National Test Center for these dates

Upcoming College Fairs in the Twin Cities:
Groves Academy LD/ADHD College Fair  
Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Groves Academy, St. Louis Park
National College Fair     
Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 4:30-8 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Performing Arts and Visual Arts College Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 7-9 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota