Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

AUgust 24, 2025

Looking ahead

Wed, Aug 27

• 8:30am Mass

Fri, Aug 29

• 7-9pm Back-to-School Jr. High Dance (Beta)

Dear Bluejay Family,

As we move into the third week of school, I want to commend our families for the way you have embraced new routines and supported your children in making the transition back to campus life. Each new year brings its own rhythm, and already I see students settling in with excitement, energy, and joy.

Naturally, adjusting to new expectations and routines can bring some learning curves. Please know that every guideline we put in place is designed to support a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment. These boundaries give our children the consistency they need to flourish, and when we work together to uphold them, we model perseverance and responsibility for our students. Know that we will always work with you and your child to meet those expectations. Even when the path feels narrow, it leads us toward growth, discipline, and the kind of community we want for our children.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for modeling perseverance and patience for our students as we strive toward excellence in all we do.

Grace & Peace,

Erin B. Henry

Principal

“'Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.'” — Luke 13:24

Construction Updates

We’re excited to share the progress on campus! As you saw in our Back to School video, the new washroom is now enclosed and serving as a covered walkway across the courtyard—students have even nicknamed it the “secret passage.” Our cafeteria dining addition walls are also up, so we will see a roof soon. Inside, HVAC teams are preparing for upgraded climate control by clearing out the old mechanical room at the south end of the cafeteria.

We’re also mindful of the temporary impact on daily routines. While temperatures in our gym have held near 74° even at peak times, we know this isn’t ideal. We have already taken concrete steps that keep the gym cooler, but we have also arranged for a temporary unit to be installed in the gym kitchen to keep everyone more comfortable.

All of this work is leading up to our move back into the courtyard. After a design adjustment with our columns, we expect to be full steam ahead next week and anticipate courtyard access to be restored before our beloved Broussard Community Fair.

PLEASE WELCOME

Mr. Lance Griffin has been with us part-time for some time after subbing with us a few years ago. His signatures are a firm handshake, warm greeting, and service with a smile. Mr. Lance now serves in a full-time role for the south end of campus, caring for our administration building, historic building, and annex.

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 Wednesday morning and will be hosted by Mrs. Hebert's 8th 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 not attend Mass for the first few weeks. This means we will have seating available in the church for the first few school liturgies. After Labor Day we will be very limited on seating 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: "O Come to the Altar"
• Offertory: "Gratitude"
• Communion: "Goodness of God", "We Fall Down"
• Recessional: "Forever"

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. Hope to see you there!

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.

Blaze for 6th/7th Girls

7th grade girls have the opportunity to join a Bible Study called BLAZE Belong that will be led by Mrs. Jenna Crochet. The link for registration for this study can be found HERE. The deadline for registration is tomorrow, August 25!

6th grade girls have the opportunity to join a Bible study called BLAZE Masterpiece that will be led by Mrs.Katie Fontenot. The link for registration for this study can be found HERE. The deadline for registration is tomorrow, August 25!

Both groups will be meeting on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the One Heart Building. Please email Katie Fontenot at katie@shbroussard.org for more information or if you have any questions about this study.

Youth Ministry & Campus Ministry Shirts

Shirts are available for purchase at the online spirit shop. The PURPLE Youth Ministry shirts are for 3rd-5th grade. The GREY Campus Ministry shirts are for 6th-8th grade. The shirts are labeled in a slightly confusing way so please pay attention to the correct color. Orders can be placed HERE!

Fall Small Groups

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!

Missing Assignments: Check youR child's Gradebook

As previously stated, there is a new policy in the handbook regarding missing assignments. Regardless of whether a student is excused or unexcused from the assignment or assessment, teachers will enter an ‘M’ in the gradebook. This will calculate as a 0 and will reflect what the grade would be if the work is not made up by the time progress reports or report cards are issued. Your child's grade will be impacted until it is made up.

Please review your child's gradebook and encourage them to make up their work accordingly so the grade can reflect accurately as noted in the teachers' policies and procedures.

Thank you for your help with this as we work together in this partnership for our Bluejays!

Attention All 6th Graders

Attention 6th Grade Students and Parents! Does your child love to sing, or do they play a musical instrument? I am excited to offer them a Music Ministry Club for any 6th grade student to join if they wish to participate in leading music with me for our School Masses this year.

The only requirements are for you to have an open heart to Praise God in song, the ability to sing and/or play an instrument, and a respectful attitude for the Holy Mass.

Meetings/Rehearsals will be offered for any 6th grade student on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 PM, beginning September 2, 2025. PLEASE NOTE that we will not meet one Tuesday per month due to our Faculty Meetings scheduled. A full calendar of rehearsal dates will be provided with more details once you have signed up.

Please speak with your children about this opportunity and fill out the following form by August 25, 2025. I am looking forward to working with our talented young musicians! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at gmurphy@scsbluejays.org.

God Bless,

Ms. Gabby

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..."

We’d like to invite you to our first official fair meeting on Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Life Center (PLC). Please email broussardfair@scsbluejays.org if you plan to attend.

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.