Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

JULY 27, 2025

Remaining Summer Office Hours

• Monday & Tuesday, July 28th-29th 7:30am-3:00pm
• Wednesday & Thursday, July 30th-31st - Closed for Inservice
• Friday, August 1st 7:30am-11:30am

AR Testing Days

• Tuesday, July 29th, 12-1 pm
• Monday, Aug 4th, 3:15-4:45 pm

Back to School Dates

Mon Aug 4, 2025

• 2pm New Parent Orientation - PreK & K (PLC)
• 2:45pm New Parent Orientation - 1st-8th (PLC)
• 3:15pm Unpack the Backpack Night (1st-4th)
• 3:15pm Summer AR Testing
• 3:45pm Unpack the Backpack Night (5th-8th)

Wed Aug 6, 2025

• 1st Instructional Full Day (1st-8th)
• 7:30am 1st Instructional Half Day (first 1/2 PreK & K)
• 8am Fall Picture Day (1/2 PreK/K & Jr. High)

Thu Aug 7, 2025

• 7:30am 1st Instructional Half Day (2nd 1/2 PreK&K)
• 8am Fall Picture Day (1/2 PreK/K & 1st-5th)

Fri Aug 8, 2025

• 8am Back to School / His House Assembly

Dear Bluejay Family,

We are about one week away from filling our campus once again with the energy and joy of our Bluejays, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome each of you back for a brand new school year.

I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families who joined us for Campus Care Day yesterday. Whether you were trimming trees, pressure washing, dusting, or freshening up spaces, your work did not go unnoticed. The care you showed reflects the pride you have in our school and helps ensure our campus is not only clean and safe but also welcoming to every child who walks through our gates. We are so grateful for your time, effort, and generous spirit.

I also want to share that Coach Murphy informed me this week that he has accepted an unexpected opportunity in New England—one that he simply could not pass up. While it was not something he was actively seeking, it represents a significant step for him professionally. Though he is saddened to leave our school community, he feels called to pursue this new chapter. His final day with us will be Tuesday. Please join me in offering gratitude for the commitment and enthusiasm he brought to St. Cecilia in helping us prepare for a strong and confident start to the year.

Thank you for the many ways you support St. Cecilia. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Grace & Peace,

Erin B. Henry

Principal

“Let all that you do be done in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14

PTC

PTC is hosting a stock the lounge for our faculty/staff to kick off the school year. If you would like to participate, please click on the link below

Spirit Shop will be open during New Parent Orientation & Unpack the Backpack on August 4th in the Memorial Library (behind admin).

Our 1st PTC meeting will be held Sunday, August 3rd, at 3:30pm in the PLC (building between school and church).

Homeroom Assignments

Thank you for your continued patience as we work hard to release homeroom assignments ahead of the school year. Our goal in sharing them during the summer is to support both your preparations at home and our planning efforts at school. You can now view your child's homeroom for 2025-2026 school year by logging in to FACTS Family Portal. We appreciate your partnership and are excited for the year ahead!

Spirit Shirts

Spirit shirts and House shirts are allowed to be worn on Fridays, unless it's a Mass day, and for field trips. Please use the link below to order spirit shirts. It is the same shirt as '24-'25. New students will be placed in their Houses on Friday, August 8th; so waiting to order House shirts after this date is advised.

Important Food & Nutrition Services Updates for 2025-2026

There are some exciting changes coming for the 2025-2026 school year with regards to school lunches. Please review the attached letter carefully.

Faculty and Staff Wishlists

Amazon Prime Days have passed, but it's always the perfect time to help our amazing teachers and staff stock their classrooms and workspaces for the new school year! If you’re able, please take a moment to view their Amazon Wishlists and consider purchasing an item or two during the sale. Every gift, big or small, shows our Bluejay family how much they are loved and supported!

👉 https://sites.google.com/scsbluejays.org/staffwishlists/home

Thank you for blessing our St. Cecilia team!

IMPORTANT ACTION NEEDED!!!

In order to set up your child’s Hallow account, Hallow needs your permission. Please complete THIS FORM by August 1 so we can begin using the app as soon as possible. If you have more than one child at SCS you will only fill out one form but there is an option to add more student names. Please be sure to add all your children who are at SCS.

Altar Server Sign Up

fall small groups

Registration for fall small groups opens on August 10 and groups start in September. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for more details- including groups specific to SCS parents!

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!

Summer reading Requirements

Summer reading requirements and assignments are live on our website for you to find when needed. Summer AR Testing Dates are now on Google Calendar.

Reminder: Summer AR Reading Range Access

• Log in to the child's google account
• Go to their home screen google site (with all SCS resources)
• Log in to their Home Connect AR log in
• When on the Home Page/My Goals, make sure the marking is assigned to Term 4
• Your child's reading range will be listed under Overall Quiz Scores at the top right

UNIFORMs

Approved Uniform Vendors:

• School Time: 1875A W. Pinhook Lafayette, LA 70508 337- 234-1248
• Fashion World: 4313 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503 337-991-0017
• Young Fashions: 2722 Kaliste Saloom Lafayette, LA 70508 337- 988-3600
• Uniformity: 2800 W. Pinhook Rd. Suite 12 Lafayette, LA 70508 337-205-0200
• Perfect Fitz (PE uniform only): 100 Burgess Dr. Broussard, LA 70518 337-837-6461
• Purchase PE Uniforms Here

2025 Picture Day

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

Join the SCS PTC

The primary purpose of the SCS PTC is as follows:

• To advance & support St. Cecilia School’s 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.
• To promote parent involvement in school activities & to increase members’ interest in the educational affairs of the school.
• To enhance the parent and teachers’ role in the education of the child; increasing parents’ knowledge of education & its process by increasing the parents & teachers mutual understanding of children & also by providing an opportunity for parents and teachers to work together for the good of the child.
• To promote fundraisers to supplement the operational costs of the school and raise funds for special projects.
• To be a positive force in the community for the good of the school.

This group has a lot of fun coming together to support our school. Please consider becoming a member by clicking the link below. (Past members and room moms will need to fill out this year's form.)

St. Cecilia School is updating its alumni records and would love to hear from all former Bluejays—whether you graduated decades ago or just recently. Please take a moment to update your contact information by filling out this form, visiting www.scsbluejays.org/alumni, calling the school office at (337) 837-6363 and asking for Ashley, or emailing alumni@scsbluejays.org. Thank you for staying connected to the SCS family!

2025-2026 Schedules Coming Soon!