Our MissioN:
Centered in Christ and rooted in historical Catholic tradition, St. Cecilia strives to form missionary disciples and foster academic excellence in a culture of family.
November 3, 2024
LOOKING AHEAD
- November 5 - Tag on Tuesday
- November 6 - School Mass (Bishop Deshotel Celebrating)
- November 7 - Faculty vs 8th Grade Volleyball Game
- November 8 - Eucharistic Adoration
- November 8 - Progress Reports
Dear Bluejay Family,
As we all settle into the routines of school, sports, and activities, and the 100th Broussard Community Fair around the corner, it’s easy to feel swept up in the busyness of the season. With so much going on, a few friendly reminders can be helpful to keep everything running smoothly for everyone at St. Cecilia.
First, please make sure to check your lunch bills and stay up-to-date with any payments due. Staying current helps us provide nutritious meals to our students each day, and your support in this small way makes a big difference. The payment link, which will also provide you with your balances, can be found here.
Additionally, a gentle reminder about our car line exit procedure: tickets are being issued to those turning left on St. Pierre. This is not something we control. For the safety of our community and the flow of traffic, all vehicles must exit the car line by turning right. Then, if you need to make a left turn, you may do so at Jefferson Street. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work together to ensure safe and smooth operations.
Thank you for your attention to these details amidst your busy schedules! We appreciate everything you do to make St. Cecilia a supportive, thriving community for our children.
Grace & Peace,
Erin B. Henry
Principal
“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith.” - Galatians 6:9-10
New Student Applications Opened Monday, October 28th
The application process is now open for NEW students of siblings currently enrolled and new families who wish to join St. Cecilia for the 2025-2026 school year. More details on the information required is provided in the link below. Also, be sure to pass the word on to any friends and extended family who need to know!
Safe Environment
Safe Environment Initial Training will be held this 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.
Only 3 more weeks!!! Broussard Community Fair is celebrating 100 years on November 23rd & 24th. The sweets booth is getting ready for all your sweet treat donations. Be sure to click on the link below for specific grade level donations. If you are interested in donating to the Silent Auction, please contact Sheree Prince at (337)837-6363 or sprince@scsbluejays.org.
- Sweets Booth
- Sponsorship
- Ride wristbands (Online, Nunu's, Chops, Sacred Heart Office)
- Raffle tickets (Online & Paper Tickets)
- 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
We are also in need of volunteers. Please consider signing up for a shift or two. Our volunteers help make this event possible.
CLUBS
4H Club
Thank you to all of our 4-H club members who attended Fall Fest on Saturday! A special congratulations to the following:
- Isla Flores - 1st Place - Sugar Cookery Contest
- Emily Melancon - 2nd Place - Pumpkin Contest (Spirit)
- Caroline Tilly - 5th Place - Pumpkin Contest (Animal)
- Mary Grace Tilly - 9th Place - Pet Show
Homework Club
November Sign Up for Homework Club
SCS Mass
School Mass is on Wednesday at 8:30 and will be hosted by Mrs. Gilberti’s 3rd grade class. We are excited to welcome Bishop Deshotel as our celebrant! Guests may join us for limited seating in the church, choir loft, Narthex, and the PLC. You can also join us online at shbroussard.org/live.
Mass Music
- Processional: “Holy Spirit”
- Offertory: “This is the Air I Breathe”
- Communion: “Goodness of God”, “Oceans”
- Recessional: “How Great is Our God”
National Vocations Awareness Week
National Vocation Awareness Week, which starts today, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education. It is also a time to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
Please join us in prayer for increased vocations in our Church:
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
8th Grade Service Project
Each year our 8th graders host a faculty vs. 8th grade volleyball game. The students choose a beneficiary for the proceeds, plan the event, and run the night. This year they chose to raise money for an upcoming project that is near and dear to our hearts…a brand new prayer garden to be located next to the school chapel.
All details can be found on the flyer at the top of this newsletter but in case you missed it…
When: Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: St. Cecilia Gym
Admission: $5/adults, $1/students
On the same day, Thursday Nov. 7:
With a minimum $2 donation students can wear different color shirts to school to support their team of choice-
8th grade girls: purple
8th grade boys: light blue
Faculty: gray
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8th grade boys small group meets Thursday right after school-4:00
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8th grade girls small group meets Friday at 7:00 a.m. in the Youth House
Adoration
Friday, November 8 from 8:10-2:30 in the Parish Life Center across from the front office- this is a change due to construction in the chapel. Guests can sign in at the front office and come visit Jesus with us! Here is the class schedule if you would like to pray with your child(ren). SCHEDULE
Patriotic Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Veterans’ Day Patriotic Rosary on November 11 at 8:15 a.m. in the gym
We would love to have family and friends join our 4th and 5th graders in prayer for our country and for all who have served this great land.
Mark your calendar!
December 2- Join us for an evening of faith, family, and fellowship!
Bring your loved ones to enjoy a family dinner and explore ways to serve our community through works of mercy. Afterward, we'll come together in the church for a peaceful time of Adoration with uplifting praise and worship.
Come as you are, and let's grow together this Advent season! ✨ All are welcome!
Progress reports
Quarter 2 progress reports will be sent out between 3:00-3:30 on Friday, November 8th. This will be sent to all parents in grades 2-8 and sent to students in grades 4-8.
TCH Open House & TCH Day
TCH Day is Tuesday, November 12, and 8th grade students are invited to attend from 9:00-11:00 AM. School uniform and RSVP are required. Open House for 8th Graders and their parents are invited. Tours will be offered at 4:00 and 5:30 PM.
Southside High School - Future Shark Night
Parents and 8th grade students are invited to attend Southside High School Wednesday, November 6 from 5:30-6:30. There will be a short presentation of diploma pathways, a self-guided tour, and an opportunity to connect with different clubs and organizations.
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.
8TH GRADE OPPORTUNITY
The Broussard Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a 500-750 word typed citizenship essay. This year's topic is "What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why? How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?" The top essay writers receive gift cards and move on to compete at larger area contests. The deadline to turn in the essay is Thursday, November 14, 2024. Please submit all essays to Mrs. Terracina by email at mterracina@scsbluejays.org.
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.
STUDENT FEATHER WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS- Seek to know your teachers and staff members better.
Confetti Eggs
Thank you to all who donated eggs for our confetti egg booth. We will not have another collection day, please continue bringing those in as it's one of the fair favorites.
Raffle Tickets
Family link emails are sent from Rally Up directly and not St. Cecilia as this is our online platform. Should you need any help with your family link or changing the email address, please contact Aimee Cuvillier at aimee.cuvillier@gmail.com.
2024-2025 Registration Financial Account Info:
As registration for the 24-25 school year approaches, please be sure that all FACTS (school related) accounts AND each child’s cafeteria balance are “current” in order to avoid delays. Accounts that are not current may be placed on hold for non-payment. If you need assistance for any FACTS related issue, please contact Marsha Granger mgranger@scsbluejays.org or Ann Dugas adugas@scsbluejays.org for assistance. You may also call the school office 837-6363 and Mrs. Laura will be happy to transfer your call.
Cafeteria Charges:
The cafeteria billing is processed by the Diocese Food and Nutrition Office. The cafeteria statements are emailed monthly to parents’ email addresses that are on file in Family Portal. Please be sure you check your emails (including Spam folder) regularly for your cafeteria statement. Payments can be processed through MySchoolBucks via myschoolbucks.com. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Dorothy Trahan, Cafeteria Manager, at 337-837-6250 or email st.cecilia@fns-dol.org
City of Broussard Construction Alert!!
On Monday, November 4th, the city and subcontractors will begin work at St. Pierre and Main St. intersection, starting at 8 a.m. This should not affect traffic flow during pick-up or drop-off but will impact parking in front of the church due to equipment in the gravel area on Main St. Please plan accordingly for that morning!
Chapel & Library Repairs – In Progress!
You may have noticed on Wednesday October 16th that there was quite a buzz around the back door of the chapel! Repairs are underway there and in the front of our library. With a bit of help from this beautiful weather, the work should only take 7-10 days. You may have also noticed three new arched awnings, one over each window of the chapel. These serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose.
Demolition of the Music Building and Jefferson House – The Time is Near!
It’s official! On Monday, November 25th demolition begins on the Music Building and Jefferson House adjacent to the gym and playground. This process 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!
Dear Bluejay Family,
This week saw only our cross country team in action. They ran in the Christian School League Cross Country Championship on Monday at Ascension Episcopal’s campus in Youngsville and also the Middle School State Championship in Pineville. Congratulations to Lauren Froehlich for finishing in the top 25 in the state! She received a top finisher’s shirt. The kids performed admirably as they have done all year. They have reduced their times considerably since the first practices in July. The true accomplishment of this cross country team is that they became consistent runners. To see the smiles after total exhaustion and effort is truly heartwarming as a coach. Special thanks to Coaches Morlas Schoenfeld, Kristen Schoenfeld, and John Bergeron for their dedication and instruction all season. They not only coached the sport, but the kids as well.
Please see the results below for the Championship Meet:
Please see the results below for the State Championship Meet:
It is time to sign up for the Broussard Community Fair 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.
Coach Kerry Boumans has asked us to announce that his fall wrestling camp is now holding registration. Please see the flier for more information.
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