Bluejay Bulletin

MArch 8, 2026

Looking ahead

Tues, March 10

• Service Hours due
• Deano's Spirit Night
• Class and Group Pictures
• 9:30 am Paraliturgy

Wed, March 11

• 8:30 am School Mass - Missionary Disciple of the Month

Fri, March 13

• Bluejay Bash - Golf Tournament
• 4th Grade Retreat
• 2nd grade field trip
• End of Q3

Sat, March 14

• Bluejay Bash - Cook Off, Silent Auction, Bingo & The Nest

2026-2027 School year

The 2026–2027 school calendar has been approved and submitted to the Office of Catholic Schools. We know having key dates early helps everyone begin thinking about the rhythm of the coming year. A Year-at-a-Glance calendar will be shared soon, but we wanted to make sure you had the most important dates now. The first day of school for students will be August 12, 2026, and the last day will be May 28, 2027.

Dear Bluejay Family, In yesterday’s Pray40 episode on Hallow, Jeff Cavins interviewed Michael Iskander, who plays David in the series House of David. Their conversation reflected on a simple but powerful moment from Scripture:

“David selected five smooth stones from the wadi and put them in the pocket of his shepherd’s bag. With his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine.”— 1 Samuel 17:40

They discussed the fact that the Church equips us for spiritual battle with many powerful weapons and protections. Jeff asked Michael to imagine something beautiful: What would your five stones be? The Eucharist—the very presence of Christ and the source and summit of our faith? I know that is my first stone. Scripture? Prayer? Fasting? The Rosary? The list truly is endless. What a beautiful Lenten exercise this might be for our families. Around the dinner table or during family prayer, consider asking one another: What are our five stones this Lent? What spiritual weapons will help us face the challenges of our lives with faith and courage? Just as David did not approach Goliath empty-handed, we do not enter the spiritual battles of our lives without the help of the Lord. God equips us with everything we need. May this Lent be a time when we fill our shepherd’s bag well, trusting that the Lord will use even the smallest stones placed in His hands. Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” – Psalm 27:1.

The Bluejay Bash Silent Auction is now live! Start bidding today on a variety of exciting items while supporting St. Cecilia School. The auction is open to everyone, so be sure to share the link with family and friends. Items will also be available to view in person at Bluejay Bash on Saturday, March 14, on the St. Cecilia School grounds. Bidding will close at 2:30 PM on March 14. So be sure to get your bids in before time runs out!

Bluejay Bash is THIS WEEKEND!! Come join us for fun for the whole family. Register your golf and/or cook team, buy admission and your Nest tickets online by clicking on the link below. Admission and Nest Entry may be purchased at the event. We also need your help to put on this major fundraiser for our school. Volunteer an hour or two by clicking on the button below.

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

Something BIG is coming for St. Cecilia… and you will not want to miss it. On Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM, our Bluejay community will gather for a special moment that marks an exciting new chapter in the life of our school. This will be a celebration of vision, growth, and the bright future ahead for our students. We cannot wait to share this milestone with you and your family. For now, simply mark your calendars and stay tuned — more details are coming soon.

January Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

3rd grade service project

Continue saving your pop tabs from any canned product (sodas, canned foods). We will also accept metal bottle tops. The aluminum pop tabs are recycled, just like you would recycle plastic containers or newspapers. The money generated from recycling the tabs is used in a general operating budget to ensure that the Ronald McDonald House remains open for families of sick or injured children.  Bring them in the week of April 27. There will be special collection containers near the gym.  Please contact Mrs. Gilberti bgilberti@scsbluejays.org or Mrs.Williamson kwilliamson@scsbluejays.org if you have any questions. Keep collecting!!!!

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 on Wednesday and will be hosted by Mrs. Crochet's 5th grade. Guests may join us for limited seating in church, in the Narthex or PLC, or online at shbroussard.org/live. Please note that we have very limited seating available in the church. Guests will mainly be seated in the choir loft, Narthex, and Parish Life Center (PLC). Due to safety concerns, please do not stand in the back of the church near the doors to the Narthex.

MASS MUSIC

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

• Processional: "Jesus Messiah"
• Offertory: "Be Thou My Vision"
• Communion: "Holy Forever", "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)"
• Recessional: St. Michael the Archangel prayer (during Lent)

Hallow Highlight

Stations of the Cross- A beautiful and old tradition in our Church is the Stations of the Cross. The Franciscans began this centuries ago and it stands as a powerful form of prayer today- especially during Lent. Hallow has a wide variety of Stations of the Cross- sure to fit every person and every age. Check them out and spend some extra time in prayer as Jesus journeys to the cross (especially on Fridays in Lent).

service hours due!

Service Hours are due TUESDAY. These will not be accepted after Thursday, March 12.

k-b paraliturgy

Mrs. Bertrand's class paraliturgy is Tuesday, March 10, at 9:30 in Sacred Heart Church. Please do not enter the church until the daily Mass has ended.

youth ministry

Tuesday, 2:45-4:00, please use only the right lane of car line at pick up All 3rd-5th students are welcome! Attendees may wear the purple Youth Ministry shirt with uniform bottoms. YMCA leaders may wear grey Campus Ministry shirt with uniform bottoms.

4th Grade Retreat

Friday, March 13 from 11:30 -2:30 Please pray for our 4th graders and the 7th/8th graders who will be leading them!

Mass for Dads

Our annual Mass for Dads will be March 18 at 1:00. Please click HERE to RSVP. The RSVP form will close on March 13.

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• March 18 Mass for Dads 1:00 pm
• March 20 Student Prayer Service (PreK-2nd)
• March 20 1st grade retreat
• March 27 School Mass on the Friday

Make up work with absences

With various reasons for absences, it is important that there is communication with your child's teacher(s) on their absences and what needs to be made up. We implemented the "M" in the gradebook this year to assist with noting the missing assignments. Thank you for your partnership to help keep our students on track!

Quarter 3 Ends March 13

Quarter 3 AR points and Service Hours are due March 10.

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

BE A CHEERLEADER- Uplift others by celebrating their successes.

Feather Challenge

Compliment others on their achievements - big or small.

Bluejay Bash 2026 will take place over two days, March 13 and 14. The celebration kicks off on Friday, March 13, with a Golf Tournament at Cane Row Golf & Turf Club, followed by a full day of Bluejay Bash favorites on Saturday, March 14, on the St. Cecilia School grounds. We’re excited to once again bring together our community for a weekend that supports St. Cecilia School and the students we are blessed to serve. Additional event details, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to get involved are included below. We hope you’ll join us for another memorable Bluejay Bash.

Support St. Cecilia School by becoming a Bluejay Bash sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels and include visibility across our golf tournament, cook-off, and on-campus events. Click below to view sponsorship options and complete the sponsor form. February 22nd is the last day to be featured on the t-shirt.

4 Person Scramble - $800 Included in your entry fee:

• On-course food and drinks
• Bluejay Bash branded items
• Cheater Package
• Special guest putter at a par 3 hole

Additional events include: Long Drive, Closest to the Hole, and more! Scramble winner prizes will be redeemable at the Cane Row Pro Shop. Golf carts are provided by the course. Each golfer will receive one general admission ticket to join the fun the next day – cook-off, auction, raffles, and more! We cannot guarantee shirt sizes at this point.

Team cook or team eat? Honestly, we can’t decide either. Welcome to our Anything-Over-Rice Cook-Off, where bold flavors, friendly competition, and hungry judges come together for one unforgettable bite after another. With limited team spots available, now’s the time to grab your crew, fire up your best recipe, and join the fun. Team Registration $150 We cannot guarantee shirt sizes at this point.

The Nest Wristband (Youth) $25

• Includes entry into The Nest presented by LeBlanc Honda-Kia-Nissan – our youth area featuring an interactive DJ, inflatables, arts and crafts, yard games, and more
• Includes all-you-can-eat from our cook teams and a hot dog meal
• Includes all-you-can-play BINGO

Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.

The Bluejay Bash Silent Auction is now live! Start bidding today on a variety of exciting items while supporting St. Cecilia School. The auction is open to everyone, so be sure to share the link with family and friends. Items will also be available to view in person at Bluejay Bash on Saturday, March 14, on the St. Cecilia School grounds. Bidding will close at 2:30 PM on March 14. So be sure to get your bids in before time runs out!

General Admission Wristband (Adults) $10 PLAY ALL DAY BINGO Your entry includes endless games of BINGO - pull up a seat and spell out those famous letters for prizes galore. CONCESSIONS We’re serving up crowd favorites and beverages all day. Claim your youth hot dog meal here - free with purchase of entry to “The Nest.” BLUEJAY BASH RAFFLE Take your chance at some awesome prizes and earn your family incentive - it’s a win/win.

SAVE THE DATE

Winter and Spring Athletic Team Pictures will be taken on Friday, March 20, beginning at 4:00PM. Specific details will be emailed to athletes. Winter sports teams will take pictures first. Winter athletes should be sure to bring a change of clothes, as uniforms will be turned in immediately after pictures are taken. Thank you for helping us wrap up the winter season and capture our Bluejay teams in action! 🏀⚾💙