Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

AUgust 31, 2025

Looking ahead

Mon, Sept 1

  • Labor Day - No School

Tue, Sept 2

  • Tag on Tuesday
  • 6-7 pm Safe Environment Training

Wed, Sept 3

  • 8:30 am Mass

Thurs, Sept 4

  • 7:30-7:55 am Cloverbud Meeting
  • 3-4 pm 4-H Meeting

Fri, Sept 5

  • Q1 Progress Reports
PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Dear Bluejay Family,

I pray that this long Labor Day weekend brings your family rest, renewal, and time together. The gift of an extra day allows us to pause, reflect, and be grateful—for our work, for our vocations, and for the people God places in our lives.

Labor Day reminds us that all honest work, no matter how great or small, can be a path to holiness when offered to God. Whether in our jobs, in our homes, or in our school community, each of us has a role in building up the Kingdom of God.

On that note, I’d like to extend a heartfelt word of thanks to the Bluejay Dads (and one proud granddad!) who came out on Saturday morning to help move furniture into our storage sheds. With many hands, the work was light, and in just an hour and a half we had everything in its place. Your willingness to pitch in is a blessing to our school, and I am deeply grateful.

May this weekend be a chance to recharge, to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and to return on Tuesday ready for another joyful week of learning and growing together as Bluejays.

Grace & Peace,

Erin B. Henry

Principal

"Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others." —Colossians 3:23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Aftercare

Do you love working with children and want to make a difference in their day? We are seeking caring, dependable Aftercare Workers to join our Bluejay team!

Our Aftercare program provides a safe, nurturing environment for students after the school day ends. Team members help supervise activities, assist with homework, and ensure our students are well cared for until parents arrive.

This is a great opportunity for college students, retirees, or anyone who enjoys working with children. If you or someone you know is interested, applications are available here: https://www.scsbluejays.org/about/employment.cfm

Come be a part of our Bluejay family!

All participants must register in advance through the following link: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/index.cfm. As part of the registration process, participants are required to: (1) Complete a background check and (2) Acknowledge that they have read the required diocesan documents.

Lagniappe Links

RELIGION

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 Wednesday morning and will be hosted by Mrs. Landry's 6th grade homeroom. Guests may join us for limited seating in church, in the Narthex or PLC, or online at shbroussard.org/live.

Please note that our PreK and K students will now be attending Mass with us. This means we will have very limited seating available in the church. Guests will mainly be seated in the Narthex and Parish Life Center (PLC).

MASS MUSIC

Below are next week's SCS Mass songs. You can find these and more in our SCS Mass Music Youtube playlist.

  • Processional: "The Father's House"
  • Offertory: "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
  • Communion: "What a Beautiful Name", "Revelation Song"
  • Recessional: "Your Grace is Enough"

special invitation

Bluejay Dads invite you to join us at First Saturday Mass on September 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. We will have fellowship and a light breakfast following Mass in the Parish Life Center.

Please RSVP HERE if you can join us so we can plan accordingly. We know there it's a busy day of soccer and football but we hope to see you there if you can join us!

illumin8

8th grade girls are invited to illumin8 on Friday at 7:00 a.m. in the Youth House. Bring a drink and open heart!

SCS Adoration

We are so grateful to have a chapel where we can have monthly Adoration for our SCS family. Each class will visit the Blessed Sacrament, Jesus in the flesh, on Friday. If you would like to come spend time with Him, we would love to have you! You can see the class schedule HERE if you would like to attend with your child.

Please sign in at the front office and they will direct you to the chapel.

Hallow App

Student accounts are now active! The app can be downloaded from your app store and you can access all content at www.hallow.com.

  1. Go to www.hallow.com or the Hallow app
  2. "Log In"
  3. "Continue with Phone or Email"
  4. "Use Email Instead"
  5. Type in school email (see below)
  6. Password: hallowed

Please note that they must enter the email address exactly as it was registered or it will not work. It should be their firstname.lastname@scsbluejays.org. If you have an issue, their email might be a variation of their name or nickname. Please email csavoie@scsbluejays.org if it says it is not the correct email and I'll send you what was registered.

Elementary students- you do not have to go to their email for anything, it's just for logging in.

Fall Small Groups- alpha spotlight

Help Needed!

becoming catholic

If you or anyone in your family is interested in becoming Catholic or need to receive sacraments that may have been missed, please email csavoie@scsbluejays.org. We would love to get you in enrolled in our classes!

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be released for Grades 2-8 this Friday afternoon between 3:00-3:30pm. Once you recieve the automated email, the progress reports will be viewable for 2 weeks. Keep working hard to start the year, Bluejays!

FACTS SIS APP

FACTS SIS APP began experiencing problems on Wednesday of this past week. The laptop version of the parent portal continues to be viewable. The following is the statement FACTS SIS has issues regarding the APP issues:

STUDENT SERVICES

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

EMBODY OUR MISSION- We are all missionary disciples. Strive to follow Jesus and lead others to Him.

Parent Feather of the Week

EMBODY OUR MISSION- We are all missionary disciples.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
St. Cecilia will offer the Cloverbuds program (grades 1–3) as part of 4-H for the 2025–2026 school year. Students will explore science and technology, arts, healthy lifestyles, environmental science, citizenship, family science, and plants and animals. Meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30–7:55 AM in Mrs. Jenna Crochet’s room, with additional fall and spring socials. A registration fee will be charged in October or November once enrollment is complete.
K–4th grade students are invited to join Running Club, held Mondays & Thursdays from 3:00–4:00 PM, Oct. 6–Nov. 13 (weather permitting). Students will walk/run laps to build endurance and earn fun incentives. Space is limited to 60 participants—please sign up by Sept. 10 at 3:45 PM or once full. Questions, email lboudreaux@scsbluejays.org.
Students in grades 4–8 are invited to be part of 4-H for the upcoming school year! If your child is interested, please complete the form below. This will serve as their RSVP and help us plan for our first meeting on Wednesday, September 4, from 3:00–4:00 PM in Mrs. Jenna Crochet’s 5th grade classroom. As the largest youth organization in the U.S., 4-H offers students opportunities to learn new skills, discover new places, and form lifelong friendships. This year, Lafayette Parish 4-H will focus on life skills such as bullying prevention, communication, responsible decision-making, consumer awareness, healthy eating, and fitness.
ADVANCEMENT

It’s hard to believe we’re kicking off year 101 of the Broussard Community Fair...what an incredible legacy! This year's fair will take place November 22-23 with the theme: "Once Upon A Time..."

Please join us as we celebrate the 116th anniversary of St. Cecilia School on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 8:30 AM Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. We look forward to honoring our school’s history, faith, and community together!

Athletic Handbook

All student-athletes and their parents are asked to review the St. Cecilia Athletic Handbook and complete the online agreement form. These steps ensure that everyone understands the expectations and standards that guide our athletic programs. Please take a moment to read through the handbook and submit the agreement form using the links here, which can also be found on our Athletics page.

Physicals

Please be reminded that physcials are only good for one year and must be completed annually. If you have yet to update your child's physical, the form can be downloaded here.

What Can Your Athlete Wear to School on Game Day?

Student-athletes have the option to wear the following shirts on game days with their uniform bottoms:

  • Navy team shirt with their specific sport or "ATHLETICS"
  • School-appropriate team jersey. Basketball jerseys must be worn with an undershirt that has sleeves.

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