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October 13th, 2024
LOOKING AHEAD
- October 15th - Youth Ministry (3rd-5th Grades)
- October 16th - School Mass
- October 16th - Advisory Council
- October 17th - His House Assembly
- October 18th - Student Prayer Service (PreK-2nd)
- October 19th - Broussard CommUnity Day (SCS Open House)
Dear Bluejay Family,
What an amazing day we had for the Color Run! Thanks to our incredible sponsors and the dedicated volunteers who made it all possible, it was a wildly successful event that brought so much joy to our students. Your generosity and time are truly appreciated.
As we wrap up the first quarter, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year is moving! We are looking forward to continuing this momentum into the second quarter and ensuring a successful journey for all of our Bluejays.
We also want to keep you informed about some exciting updates to our campus. Starting this week, repairs will begin on our chapel and library building. These improvements will safeguard and improve our spaces for worship and learning, and we are thrilled to see these projects come to life. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these areas may be temporarily unavailable during the process.
Lastly, excitement is building for the 100th Broussard Community Fair, which is just around the corner! We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone event with our school and community. Be sure to keep scrolling for more information on how you can get involved and make it another unforgettable experience.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Cecilia School!
Grace & Peace,
Erin B. Henry
Principal
“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
His House Assembly Date Change
House Assembly has been moved to Thursday, October 17th.
Bus Transportation
No Bus Transportation October 14th-16th due to LPSS fall break; it will resume on Thursday, October 17th.
New Staff Member
Monday, October 14th we will welcome Ms. Rachel Cobb to the Advancement Team. Rachel will be filling the role of Communications and Graphic Design Specialist.
2025-2026 Enrollment
The new student application window will open on October 28th for the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled to share that we plan to open a third section of PreK-4 for the upcoming year. Visit the Admissions Page of our website to prepare the items you need to complete your new student's application, and be sure to share it with any families you know who are interested in St. Cecilia!
Safe Environment
Safe Environment Initial Training will be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 12pm in the Memorial Library on St. Cecilia campus. We encourage all new SCS parents to attend. It is a requirement of the Lafayette Diocese if you plan to volunteer your time on campus with our students (this includes capacities such as coaching, field trips, campus events, etc.). All who plan to attend must register through the link provided prior to the training.
It's Fair Time!! Broussard Community Fair is celebrating 100 years on November 23rd & 24th. We can't wait to celebrate with you. There are many opportunities to support the 100th Broussard Community Fair below.
We are once again offering preorders for T-shirts. We will have a limited number of short sleeve shirts available at the fair, but it's best to get your order in to guarantee a 100th Year Fair Edition shirt. Long sleeve shirts will be preorder only. Preorder will be available tomorrow at noon.
2-Day Unlimited Ride Wristbands will be available for presale beginning tomorrow at noon.
Raffle Tickets will be available again online and should be going home with students this week.
Confetti Egg Donations are now being accepted. Our first collection date is this Friday, October 18th, but you may bring them in earlier. Please see the flyer for incentives and how-to.
CALLING ALL BLUEJAY DADS!
Mark your calendars for an evening of food, fellowship, and football! Dads need a night out, too. No heavy lifting, honey-do's, or donations required. Join other Bluejay dads like yourself for an evening of camaraderie.
CLUBS
SCS Mass
Mass is on Wednesday at 8:30 and will be hosted by 7th grade boys. Guests may join us in the church (limited seating), choir loft, Narthex and PLC. Mass is also streamed online at shbroussard.org/live or the St. Cecilia Facebook page.
Mass Music
- Processional: “O Come to the Altar”
- Offertory: “Lord I Need You”
- Communion: “10,000 Reasons”, “Good, Good Father”
- Recessional: “Nothing I Hold Onto”
grandparents day-october 25th
- We are so excited to invite all grandparents to celebrate Grandparents’ Day at SCS on October 25! Our day is divided into three parts to accommodate the number of guests.
- PreK-1st grade will be in the gym from 8:15-9:00.
- 2nd-3rd grade will be in the One Heart building behind church from 9:15-10:00.
- 4th-8th grade will celebrate Mass in church at 10:30.
- Dismissal is at 11:30 for any students remaining after the celebrations.
- Please forward this invitation to grandparents and ask them to rsvp (or you rsvp for them) by October 16. RSVP can be done by scanning the QR code on the invitation or clicking this link: https://forms.gle/3gZszrPgUK6D4Tvu5.
8th Grade retreat
Tuesday, October 15, 8:30-1:30 in the One Heart building- bring your own lunch!
youth ministry (3rd-5th)
Tuesday, October 15, 2:45-4:00
Pick up in the right lane of the car line.
Students attending may wear their purple Youth Ministry shirt with uniform bottoms. Leaders may wear gray Campus Ministry shirt with uniform bottoms.
student prayer service (PreK-2nd)
Friday, October 18, 7:30 in the gym
Leaders may wear gray Campus Ministry shirt with uniform bottoms.
youth ministry (3rd-5th grades)
Tuesday, October 15, 2:45-4:00
Grave Cleaning Service Project at SHJ
- What: SCS+SHJ Student Ministry Service Project
- When: Saturday, October 19, 9AM-12PM
- What: We will come together to clean the graves in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. We would love to have our graves nice and shiny in preparation for All Souls Day on November 2.
- Who: all students and their families
- Please use the link below to register each participating member of your family (separately) in order for an accurate lunch headcount. If you have any questions, please reach out to katie@shbroussard.org.
report cards
Report cards for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade will be released on Friday, October 18 between 3:00 pm-3:30 pm. Report cards will be emailed through SCS Communications to parents and students in grades 4-8.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, October 25 following Grandparent’s Day. Your teacher will notify you at least 2 weeks in advance if a conference is needed.
Red Ribbon Week 2024
Monday, October 28 - Red Ribbon Day - Themed ribbon will be provided for all students
Tuesday, October 29 - United We Stand Day - Students are encouraged to wear patriotic, red, white, or blue shirts with jeans or uniform bottoms to show support of a healthy, drug/bully free lifestyle.
Wednesday, October 30 - Wear Red Day - Students are encouraged to wear RED. Class contest for best dressed. Approved items include red shirts, skirts, pants, socks, shoes, and accessories. Jeans are permitted for all grade levels. Prek-5th may wear shorts of proper school length. Masks, face and hair paint are not permitted.
Thursday, October 31 - Harvey Rabbit Show (Prek-5th)
Friday, November 1 - Substance Abuse Poster Contest - optional for 3rd-5th; required for 6th-8th
TCH Open House & TCH Day
Open House - Tuesday, November 12
Parents and 8th grade students are invited to attend. Tours offered at 4:00 & 5:30.
TCH Day - Tuesday, November 12
8th grade students are invited to attend 9:00-11:00.
School uniform and RSVP are required
Rainbows
Grief support groups will be offered to students experiencing the painful transitions of separation, divorce, death, etc. If you are interested in enrolling your child in these services, please complete and return the permission slip to the school front office.
Carline Procedure Reminders
Fire Prevention Day
There are 2 contests being sponsored by the fire department. Look for that information coming home soon. We encourage our students to participate in these contests.
K- 3rd grade--Fire Prevention Shield Contest Entry deadline is October 14, 2024.
4th - 8th--Fire Prevention Video Contest Entry deadline is October 14, 2024.
His House Assembly date change
Our first HIS HOUSE Assembly will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Your child should be receiving information directly from his/her house about the “Circus” theme and dress options. We encourage everyone to participate and show some spirit for their beloved house. Remember: Students are encouraged to wear house colored shirts with uniform bottoms. Any accessories or costume pieces should be added before the assembly and not worn to school. Due to the nature of the assembly and the need for space, please be reminded that the assembly is reserved for student body, faculty, and staff attendance only.
8th Grade Poinsettia Sales
SCS poinsettia sales have begun. If you are interested in purchasing a beautiful 6 ½ inch ($14 each) or 9 inch ($25 each) plant, please contact an 8th grader before Tuesday, November 19, 2024. All sales help them to cover 8th grade fees.
PARENT FEATHER WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
RESPECT THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS- The first line of contact is your child’s teacher.
STUDENT FEATHER WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
BE INVOLVED- Participate in and support clubs, sports, service opportunities, and events at SCS.
Thank you to everyone, sponsors, volunteers, broussard police department, fire department, faculty/staff, students & families, who supported our 9th annual color run!
Congrats to 8th Grade boys and Mrs. Andrea Hebert. They were the first and only class to reach 100% participation in the St. Cecilia Fund. They were hosed off by the Broussard Fire Department and will receive a fun dress day on Wednesday, October 23rd.
Parish Non-tithing Fee…what is this??
As enrollment for the 25-26 school year approaches, please be reminded of the $250 non-tithing fee that will be applied to your FACTS account if you have not met the minimum tithing amount of $250 to Sacred Heart Church for the current calendar year (2024). This fee is billed and due, in full, once re-enrollment is complete. If you have questions about this fee or are unsure of the amount you have donated to Sacred Heart for 2024, please contact Marsha Granger (mgranger@scsbluejays.org) or Ann Dugas (adugas@scsbluejays.org).
Big Changes Coming to Campus – Get Ready!
We’ve got some amazing updates lined up, and we’re thrilled to share them with you!
Music Building Abatement – This Weekend!
The transformation kicks off this weekend October 5th & 6th! Starting bright and early this Saturday morning, the abatement of our Music Building began and will run until late Sunday evening. It’s full steam ahead as we get ready for the next chapter!
Chapel & Library Repairs – Coming Soon!
Starting October 16th we’ll be giving some much-needed love to our chapel and library with crucial repairs. With a bit of help from good weather, the work will take 7-10 days. We’re excited to see these spaces shine!
Demolition of the Music Building and Jefferson House – Let’s Gooooo!
This is HUGE! On Monday, November 25, demolition begins on the Music Building and Jefferson House, and will continue through the Thanksgiving break. This is the final step in clearing the way for our brand-new Cafeteria Expansion! We can’t wait to see this space come to life!
Exciting times ahead, and we’re so pumped for what’s next!
Sincerely,
Tommy Dean
St. Cecilia School Facilities Manager
tdean@scsbluejays.org
Dear Bluejay Family,
Dear Bluejay Family,
It was volleyball postseason tournament week for our Bluejays. Our Bluejays fought hard, and played their best volleyball of the year this week. We sadly bid farewell to our 8th grade girls as they exited the tournament in a very tough game. Thanks so much to Coach Kristen Landry and Coach Jamie Lee for their guidance and support all these years to the girls. There have been ups and downs over the years, but there is no doubt that there are some girls that will be playing high school volleyball next year! Our 5th Grade White Team is advancing to the championship game on Monday, October 14th at 5:30 at St. Genevieve Middle School. We wish them all the best as they are definitely playing at a high level. We are so proud of all of our girls that chose to represent SCS volleyball and their coaches for all of their hard work since the summer.
Our 5/6th and 7/8th grade football teams were in action this week as our younger boys took on St. Bernard and our older boys played St. Michael. Our 5/6th graders lost a close contest by the score of 7-0. The boys are drastically improved in all facets of football from last year. The 7/8th grade boys beat St. Michael to reserve a spot as the #1 seed in the Division II Football Championship Game with one game left to play against Vermilion Catholic. We are so proud of the coaches and boys for how they are winning as a team and representing SCS. We are anxiously awaiting the game on the 24th of October at Teurlings.
Monday, 10/7
- 5/6th Grade Football vs. St. Bernard- L 7-0
- 7/8th Grade Football vs. St. Michael- W 27-16
Wednesday, 10/9
- Rebel Challenge #3 Results
It is time to sign up for the Broussard Community Fair 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.
As a reminder as we play games next week, please refer to the Athletic Handbook. Admission is $6 for adults, and $1 for children. SCS students, staff and teachers are admitted free for home games in our gym. The schedules are in and available on our athletics page, where you can find all the information you need for Bluejay athletics.
Have a blessed day,
Scott Boudreaux
Athletic Director