May 4, 2012
School News
School News
Soph Hop is on May 11, 2012 at 7PM to 10PM at Brookside Manor Somerton Springs.
Winter Uniform Collection
As part of a project for Environmental Science, students are asking the senior class to donate their winter uniforms so that they can be recycled and distributed to families in need. SBA items will be raffled off to any senior who donates their uniform! Collection bins are located in the cafeteria, so seniors can drop off their uniforms through this week. The Environmental Science class greatly appreciates all the support!
Message from the Main Office regarding transportation:
If your daughter will be taking a township bus to school, it is important that you contact your school district over the summer to find out your time and bus stop location. Saint Basil Academy sends the townships a list of the girls attending, but it is the parents’ responsibility to find out the bus stop information.
Our first week of school begins on August 28th, but we do not have full days. We would ask that you make provisions for your daughter’s transportation to and from school that week.
Our first full week of school begins on September 4th and that is when bussing begins.
During the school year announcements will be made when we have an early dismissal and which townships will provide early bus pick-up. If they only provide a few days of early pick-ups, the girls will have to get a ride home. All of these announcements will be made during homeroom and will be announced several times during the week prior to the early dismissal date.
Thank you.
Linda Powers
Christian Service
All students should have completed all of their service hours. All forms documenting the service hours should now be submitted to their religion teacher. Any student who had not completed the service requirement most report to school during the second week in June to complete the service requirement here at school.
Counseling Services
Do you like working with kids? Want to do something meaningful this summer? Think about becoming a Camp Overbrook Counselor. Camp Overbrook is a day camp for kids on the Saint Charles Seminary grounds. A small stipend is offered. For more information or to apply please call 215-965-4635 or visit the following website: www.oyya.org
Attention current sophomores, juniors and seniors! Interested in a 6-week paid summer internship with the city of Philadelphia? You must be a Philadelphia resident and be willing to commit to 20 hours per week from early July 2012 to mid-August 2012. You’ll get a chance to work in a variety of fields from health and human services, finance, law and public safety just to name a few. Candidates must apply online by May 7, 2012 to be considered. Please visit the following website: http://www.phila.gov/experiencephila/highschool.html You must type RCIT in the referral code section of the application to ensure that the application is directed to the City of Philadelphia.
Considering a career in business? Widener University’s School of Business Administration and TD Bank are hosting a tuition-free summer camp for high school students from July 9-12 or July 16-19, 2012. Please go to the following website to register online: www.widener.edu/sba/summercamp or contact Debbie Walsh at 610-499-4302.
Not sure what you want to do in the future? Want to explore some options? Penn State Abington is offering several summer camp programs that may interest you and help you find direction. From Exploring Engineering to Math Options for Girls to Multimedia Design, there is sure to be something that you could try. Visit the following website for detailed course descriptions and a printable brochure: www.abington.psu.edu/youthteen or call 215-881-7339.
And if you didn’t find anything there then perhaps go to majorcamp.com or call 1-800-529-CAMP. This organization has four locations, two in PA and two in NJ with a wide variety of summer camp options that might interest you. From Community Outreach to Fashion Design and Merchandising to Industrial Design & Product Innovation, you’re sure to find something you like.
Are you good at writing? Interested in journalism as a career? Boston University may be able to help. Their College of Communication is offering an Investigative Journalism Workshop for High School Students in July 2012. This two-week program will give you hands-on training in investigative reporting with the possibility of getting published and meeting award-winning local and national journalists. Please visit the following website for more information: http://suite.targetx.com/email/bin/redir.php?id=0000166697-00QC000000vZTN2MAO
Interested in architecture? Want to make a difference by doing community service? MIT’s School of Architecture is offering a teen design build program called URBANFRAME in July/August 2012 where students will collaborate in actual designing and building at MIT as well as take field trips to well known architecture and design firms. No experience is necessary and students from ages 15-19 are eligible. For more information and to register please visit: URBANFRAME.ORG
Thinking about a career in either law enforcement or the military? The Pennsylvania American Legion and the Pennsylvania State Police are sponsoring their 42nd Annual Youth Week Camp from June 10-16, 2012 at York College. Students in good health with a good academic record from the ages of 15 to 17 are eligible to participate. The cost is $150 and includes meals and lodging. Please see Ms. Splendor in Counseling Services if you are interested.
Attention current freshmen, sophomores and juniors! Thinking about college? Well if you aren’t yet you probably will be soon? The College of New Jersey may be able to help. They offer Pre-College Programs for high school students who are interested in community service, women’s leadership and international relations. It’s a good way for you to experience college life early and earn college credits at the same time. Please visit the following website for more information and an application. http://www.tcnj.edu/intersession.
College Counseling
Senior students should be checking the Bulletin Board outside of the College Counseling Office which will have all college acceptance and merit award information. If a student has not brought in her letters of acceptance or merit, please have her do so ASAP. This information will eventually be printed in the Graduation Booklet, so it is imperative the information be as accurate as possible. The College Counseling Office can only be responsible for information they have received. Senior students should also select their attending college and/or university on their respective Naviance accounts.
Junior students have all been scheduled for their college appointments with Mrs. Smith. Email notifications have been sent to their email accounts on Naviance. They have all been notified and if they need to reschedule, please have them stop in the office to do so. All juniors have been reminded of these appointments in their Advisory periods, but a little "nudging" at home would be greatly appreciated! Students who have had their meetings have all received a list of schools to begin evaluating online. The students are not required in any way to apply to one or all of the schools on their list, but mainly to use as a place to start researching. If they decide to, that is fine, but it is more important for them to begin their research and determine what schools make a good academic fit for them. Once they have determined academic fit, then it would be good for them to visit to determine the social fit.
Good Luck with the process and please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. Please note there is much information on our website under Campus Life, then College Services on the College Admission Process.
Admissions News
April, 2012
Letter from Mrs. Maureen Walsh – Director of Admissions
Over 30 years ago I walked through the doors of SBA as a shy, nervous freshman. The same nervous freshman that has walked through these same doors for generations. Four years later I was a graduating senior. I was confident, poised, and prepared for any challenge that may lie ahead. I can honestly say that my student years at SBA were one of the most enjoyable times in my life. When the opportunity arose to give back to the school I love, I didn’t hesitate.
I have been Director of Admissions at SBA for almost 20 years and it is with a heavy heart that I have resigned that position. I have enjoyed meeting every single family, and every single girl that has come into my life. You all hold a special place in my heart and I will take you with me as I move on to the next chapter of my life. The chapter where I am baby sitter, nurse, teacher, cook…grandmother.
My husband and I have sold our home here and we will be moving to the Jersey Shore where we will be making many new memories with our three daughters and their families. I am looking forward to the next phase of my life but SBA will always hold a special place in my heart. In closing I would just like to say thank you. Thank you for all your support over the years, thank you for all the memories, and thank you for touching my heart. I will miss you all.
Mrs. Maureen McKeown Walsh ‘79
Drama News
Anyone interested in being a Drama Club officer please email Mrs. Dillinger a short essay on why you want to be a Drama Club officer.
Senior night is May 15 @ 7:00 - everyone is invited to attend - seniors and their families will be the guests of honors. All Drama Club members (not seniors) should vote for their 3 seniors for the Shining Star Award - either cast or crew (no boys)
DVD money is due - please put it in the Drama Club mailbox if you have not paid already - $25.00 to Padla Productions
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SCHOOL STORE
Pawprints - School Store
Mother's Day - SUNDAY, MAY 13th
Father's Day - Sunday, JUNE 17th
Stop by Pawprints for some fun SBA gifts!
MOMS
*SBA Ladies Soft Shell Vest $45
*SBA Mom T Shirt $15
*SBA Mom Golf Shirt $25
*SBA Tote, pink or black $15
DADS
*SBA Mens Microfiber Windshirt $35
*SBA 1⁄4 zip Fleece $35
*SBA Baseball Cap $15
*SBA DAD Golf Shirt $28
*SBA DAD T shirt $15
BOTH
*SBA Travel Mug $10
*SBA Ceramic Coffee Mug $ 5
Contact mryan@stbasilacademy.org
215-885-3771 ext 28
Store Hours: M-W-F 8:30-3
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