Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

Febuary 8, 2026

Looking ahead

Tues, Feb 10

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• 9:30 am Paraliturgy
• 2:45-4:00 pm Youth Ministry (3rd-5th grade)

Wed, Feb 11

• 8:30 am School Mass
• 4-8pm BJ's Spirit Night

Fri, Feb 13

• Mardi Gras Expo
• 11:30 am Early Dismissal/No After Care

Mardi Gras Break Feb 16-20

Dear Bluejay Family, It is hard to believe that today is Super Bowl Sunday, and we are already heading into the excitement of Mardi Gras Expo Week! There is certainly a lot of energy and anticipation on campus as we prepare for a fun and festive week together. As a reminder, the schedule for Mardi Gras Expo Week was shared some time ago. Please be sure to read the details below carefully, as they include important information about dress days, activities, and expectations for the week. If you have any specific questions, your child’s teacher is always the first point of contact. While this is a week filled with celebration, it is still a full week of learning at St. Cecilia. We ask that students remain in attendance each day and continue to come ready to learn, grow, and participate fully in all that is planned. Today’s Gospel reminds us of our call not just to celebrate, but to witness. Jesus tells us, “You are the light of the world… your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (Matthew 5:13–16). May our joy, kindness, and spirit of community be a light to one another this week. Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal

“'Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.'” — Matthew 5:9

Math Club has been cancelled for Monday, February 9th.

Knights of Columbus 17th Annual Clay Shoot

February 28, 2026 The Wilderness Gun Club Registration 8:00 am | Safety Meeting 8:30 am | Start 9:00 am

The Knights of Columbus Council 7557 is excited to invite our community to support this special event by forming 4-man teams, becoming a sponsor at various levels, or contributing through donations and door prizes. Sponsors will be recognized throughout the shoot by our announcer and featured on event banners. Proceeds directly support programs that inspire, educate, and empower our youth to grow into strong leaders within our community. Contact Kenny Inzerella at ki413@bellsouth.net for more information.

Advisory Council November Minutes

important reminders for all familes

• Use the horseshoe in car line. Don't skip it, you never know when someone is waiting just around the corner and you are cutting them off.
• Keep the left lane of carline clear. Thank you to those who continue to wait at the corner stop sign on Railroad Avenue. This allows our faculty and staff time to park before carline begins. Once duty teachers come out, they will wave you forward. Please do not pull up before carline begins.
• Take a right when exiting car line onto Main Street. If the crossing guard is present, left turns are not allowed.
• Pay your lunch bill. Please check your balance and make payments here.
• Outerwear.  Coats, Sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, and fleece or nylon jackets should be solid navy only with or without minor white or grey trim and with or without an approved SCS logo. Absolutely no logo/brand/writing other than SCS. All Bluejay Club outerwear is allowed. Leg-warmers & leggings are NOT allowed. No personal monograms are allowed.
• Cold Weather Outerwear Exception.  ONLY when temperatures are BELOW 40, heavily lined, black overcoats may be worn in addition to navy. Hats, gloves, and scarves may be worn outside only.

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 on Wednesday and will be hosted by Beta Club. 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: "Holy Spirit"
• Offertory: "Purify My Heart/Refiner's Fire"
• Communion: "Good Good Father", "Lead Me to the Cross"
• Recessional: "10,000 Reasons"

Hallow Highlight

Lent Pray40: The Return - This series is for the adults. Join Jonathan Roumie, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, Sister Miriam, and more this Lent for a journey back home to the Father. We’ll see how Dostoevsky’s famous novel brings the Parable of the Prodigal Son to life like never before, showing us how we’re all farther from God than we need to be. The good news is God is waiting for us each with open arms, running out to meet us while we are still a long way off. We’ll step into the lives of the characters together and discover the ways their struggles and brokenness mirror our own. We’ll let go of what holds us back, return home to the Lord, and let Him send us out as His hands and feet.

K-P Paraliturgy

Tuesday @ 9:30 in Sacred Heart Church Please do not enter the church until daily Mass is over.

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Wednesday at lunch for 8th grade girls- meet Mrs. Cristy at the chapel.

8th grade service project

Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:00 pm Please plan to help support our 8th graders in their efforts to raise money for our prayer garden! This is such a fun family event- complete with concession stand goodies! Come cheer for your favorite 8th grader or teachers! Details for student dress that day will be coming from 8th graders soon. It will be similar to years past- students can bring a monetary donation to wear a color shirt that supports either 8th girls, 8th boys, or faculty.

Ash Wednesday

Special Invite

Lenten Mission at Sacred Heart

Adult Confirmation

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• Feb 23 Patriotic Rosary (1st/2nd/3rd grades)
• Feb 24 faculty vs 8th grade volleyball game
• Feb 25 Senior Mass (SCS Class of 2022)
• Feb 27 Traditional Stations of the Cross in church at 2:00

Mardi Gras Expo Week information

As mentioned in the email on Friday, please see the information below for detailed information on the "Festivals Around the World" celebrations for our week and expo day!

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

BE AN UP-STANDER- Be a friend to all. Speak up for others.

Feather Challenge

If you see someone having trouble with a friend, step in and offer to help. Don’t take sides.

PARENT FEATHER OF THE WEEK

EMBRACE YOUR ROLE- Respect and follow all school policies including car rider line and uniform policies.

Feather Challenge

Check your child’s uniforms and hair for compliance and make a special effort to follow all car rider line policies.

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. Deadline February 10.

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 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! To ensure accurate shirt size, please register by February 23, 2025. We cannot guarantee shirt size substitution requests at the event.

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 To ensure accurate shirt size, please register by February 23, 2025. We cannot guarantee shirt size substitution requests at the event.

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.

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. SILENT AUCTION Check out our auction online and view items in person on March 14 - from sought-after services to allocated finds, it’s the talk of the town. 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.

Athletic Handbook

All student-athletes and their parents are asked to review the St. Cecilia Athletic Handbook and complete the online agreement form before participating in any school-sponsored sport. In addition, physicals 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.

Letter from the Athletic Director

Dear Blue Jays, It was another exciting week for St. Cecilia Athletics, highlighted by strong performances on the court and outstanding community support. As we look ahead, championship tournaments are upon us and our spring sports season is officially getting underway. 🏀 Last Week’s Highlights Our boys and girls basketball teams were in action throughout the week and represented St. Cecilia with great effort and sportsmanship.

• 8th Grade Night (Wednesday): Wednesday night was a special celebration as we honored our 8th grade athletes. The gym was filled with energy thanks to a fantastic turnout from our school community. Our 8th graders were supported in a big way, and the night featured some amazing plays and memorable moments on the court.
• 5th–7th Grade Boys Basketball (Thursday): Thursday evening saw our 5th–7th grade boys basketball teams take the floor. The 6th and 7th grade teams both earned victories, continuing their seasons. Once again, we were grateful for another great crowd that brought enthusiasm and encouragement to our athletes.

🏆 Looking Ahead: This Week in Athletics

• End-of-Season Championship Tournaments: All basketball teams will begin their end-of-season championship tournaments this week. Best of luck to all of our athletes as they compete and finish the season strong.
• Spring Sports Begin: We officially kick off the spring sports season with baseball and softball practices starting this week. Athletes and families should be on the lookout for uniform pickups during practices in the coming days.
• More to Come: Additional communication will be sent in the coming weeks regarding tennis, track and field, swimming, and golf, as those seasons will begin later this spring.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Cecilia Athletics. The energy in the stands and encouragement for our student-athletes make a lasting impact. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into tournament play and a new spring season. Geaux Blue Jays! 💙🐦