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.
April 7, 2024
THIS WEEK
- April 8th-12th - Book Fair
- April 10th - School Mass (April Missionary Disciple of the Month)
- April 10th - Safe Environment Initial Training
- April 11th - illumin8 (8th grade girls)
- April 12th - Student Prayer Service
- April 14th - Sacred Heart Backyard BBQ
LOOKING AHEAD
- April 24th - Alumni Mass (Class of 2020)
- April 26th - 8th Grade Trip
- April 29th-May 3rd - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 4th - Rockin with the Bluejays at Rock’n’Bowl
FROM THE Principal’s Desk
"There are no exceptions to the rule that everybody likes to be an exception to the rule." — Charles Osgood
Dear Bluejay Family,
The quote above is definitely thought-provoking. Indeed, it is human nature to desire to stand out, to be special, to be the exception. Being exceptional can be a good thing. However, there are certain aspects of our school community where adherence to rules and guidelines is crucial for the smooth functioning of our daily operations.
Parking during car line is one such area. We kindly remind all parents to adhere to the designated parking zones during drop-off and pick-up times. The lots in front of the PLC and administration building are not to be used for "walkers." Not only does this ensure the safety of all students and staff, but it also helps to maintain the efficiency of the car line, minimizing delays and disruptions.
Another area where consistency is paramount is in attendance. Tardiness and absenteeism not only disrupt the flow of the classroom but also affect the overall learning experience for individual students. Please be reminded that gates close with the final admission bell at 7:55 am. Let's work together in this final quarter of the school year to ensure that our children arrive promptly and ready to engage in their studies each day.
Last, but not least, I urge you to review the dates outlined in the recently released 24-25 calendar (see button above) in planning your family vacations. By aligning our schedules with the school calendar, we can minimize the disruption to our children's education and the school environment.
As always, I am grateful for your ongoing support and cooperation in upholding the standards and values of our school community. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the education and support they need to thrive.
Grace & Peace,
Erin B. Henry
Principal
“No one should seek his own advantage, but that of his neighbor.’”
- 1 Corinthians 10:24
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
See you on the flip side of the sun! Eclipse activities:
All teachers have been in touch with their students’ families for permission to participate in the day’s activities. All students will have proper glasses and will be instructed on safety measures, including the importance of listening to their teachers during the activities. Please make sure your respond appropriately to the communication sent to you. We don’t want anyone to miss out!
SCS is MARVEL-ous!
House of Love is hosting the 3rd quarter assembly this Friday, April 12. Please remember to wear your house color on Friday, April 12! Bring your accessories to put on right before the assembly. Every house will be represented by a Marvel superhero:
- House of Love- Iron Man
- House of Faith- Captain America
- House of Hope- The Hulk
- House of Grace- Wolverine
Feel free to wear your assigned superhero’s shirt, your house shirt, or any other school-appropriate shirt in your house color shirt.
Bluejay Bash Raffle Sales Incentive Results
Parents, please check the list of students who are qualified to attend the Epic field trip here. All of the children in your family should be listed now if your family sold $300.00 or more in Bluejay Bash raffle tickets. If there is an error, please contact gleacia@gmail.com ASAP. Please complete the Epic Waiver here immediately. Without it, your child cannot play.
Sixth Grade Service Project
The 6th grade teamed up with the Kiwanis Club of Broussard/Youngsville for their service project. They collected new stuffed animals to be donated to the Pediatric Burn Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes. Thanks to your generous support we were able to donate 115 stuffed animals that will help comfort children who unfortunately end up in the hospital. Thank you so much to our SCS families for supporting this project!
2024-2025 Tuition Payment Plans
We will begin finalizing tuition payment plans for the 24-25 school year this week! Tuition payment plans were selected by parents as part of the enrollment process. As a reminder, there is a $50 service fee to make changes to each payment plan after it is finalized.
SCS Volunteers Needed
The Finance Office is looking to develop a financial counting team, similar to the volunteer teams that count the donations received at weekend Masses, except this will only involve funds collected at school events, fundraisers, etc. If you are interested in joining this mission or becoming part of this team, please contact Marsha Granger. Training will be provided.
Please direct your questions to Marsha at mgranger@scsbluejays.org or call 337-837-1864, ext. 222. Thank you for blessing St. Cecilia with the gift of your beautiful children!
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is full of outer wear, water bottles, lunch bags, etc. Please come by to check for items your child may be missing.
QUICK LINKS
SCS Mass
This week’s Mass is Wednesday at 8:30 and will be hosted by Mrs. Gilberti’s 3rd grade class. Join us in church or the PLC or online at shbroussard.org/live or the St. Cecilia Facebook page.
SCS Mass Music
- Processional: “Open the Eyes of My Heart”
- Offertory: “Good Good Father”
- Communion: “Reckless Love”, “Gratitude”
- Recessional: “How Great is Our God”
Easter Season
Our Church is still in the Easter season. It is a season of celebration! We celebrate the 30+ adults and children who came into full union with the Church at the Easter Vigil. If you or anyone in your family would like to receive the sacrament of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation, please email csavoie@scsbluejays.org.
Illumin8 (8th grade girls)
Thursday 7:00 a.m. in the Youth House
Student Prayer Service
PreK-2nd graders are invited to SPS on Friday at 7:30 in the gym.
Adoration
Looking ahead- April’s Adoration will be on April 15 from 8:00-2:30 in the SCS Chapel.
Curriculum and Instruction
Standardized Testing
Please note that our standardized testing will take place during the week of April 15. Grades 6-8 will be testing on Monday and Tuesday, while grades 3-5 will be testing on Wednesday and Thursday. It is vital that students are in attendance on these days. These tests help us understand how to best support our students, both individually and collectively, as we progress in our academic endeavors.
Progress Reports
Our 4th quarter progress reports will be released on Friday, April 19. It is a short 3 week term for the progress reports. Please review them with your child and make a plan. The 4th quarter is very busy between standardized testing, end of the year school events, and extra curricular activities. Please make sure to review the calendar to have a good feel for the last two months of school. FINISH STRONG BLUEJAYS!
Tagged on Tuesday
As we enter the 4th quarter, please remember that the Friday before a Tagged on Tuesday is the cutoff to earn points for that week's tag. The final day to earn points for the year will be Friday, May 10.
ADVANCEMENT
ROCKIN' WITH THE BLUEJAYS
It’s hard to believe we only have 7 weeks of school remaining. Join us for Rockin’ with the Bluejays on May 4th at Rock n Bowl to celebrate the end of this school year. Buy your tickets now! In preparation of our event, we are asking for donations of either whiskey or wine for our a whiskey/wine pull. Please drop off in the front office.
Dear Bluejay Family,
The week prior to the Easter break saw our track, tennis, and golf teams in action. On Monday, the track team was at Catholic High in New Iberia for its first meet of the year. The same day saw the tennis team take on OMP in Broussard at the Sports Complex. The golf team took to the road and played against Rayne Catholic and Carencro Catholic at Cajun Pines Golf Club.
The track meet was the first meet ever for a lot of our Bluejays. There were some nerves, but the kids did very well. Many did events that they had never done before. They surprised even themselves. The beauty of the first meet is that everyone of our Bluejays had a personal record! During the break, there was a great practice as we look to get back on the track and field on Thursday. This is the largest track team ever fielded at St. Cecilia. The coaches and parents have been extremely supportive toward the kids and the results show. Please see below the attached spreadsheets for the results for the first meet.
Saint Cecilia tennis season started with strong right out of the gates for our first match of the season. Out of 11 different matches against OMP, our SCS team finished 10-1. It was an impressive and outstanding performance. The team is led by a veteran group of 11 eighth graders that are all in their 4th year of tennis at St. Cecilia. The #1 Boys court, made up of Seth Gallagher and Nicholas Soprano, led the boys to a 6-0 victory. The #1 girls court, consisting of veterans, Ahna Dubroc and Heidi Derge grinded out an impressive 6-2 victory. Henry Lorio, Anna Luneau, Walker Montz, Landon Bertrand, Lucas Bourgeois, and Jorja Ray were other outstanding veteran winners on the day.
The golf team, much like the track team, is the largest that we have fielded at St. Cecilia. This year’s squad has talent from top to bottom. While some are beginners, they are showing promise even in the onset. The scores for the first match show that the kids are a solid team and will continue to get better and compete each week. A total of 11 points separate our golfers. This is the closest variance this early in the season. The Bluejay golfers enjoyed a fun practice at Top Golf during the break. Special thanks to the coaches for giving them this opportunity.
Here are the scores from today’s match at Cajun Pine Golf course in Branch.
- Hunter Fontenot-61
- Lily Marceaux-63
- Everett Plauche-63
- Reed Wyatt-64
- Sloan Girouard-65
- Jack Bergeron-66
- Kolston Carter-72
In an effort to improve our athletic programs at St. Cecilia, it was felt that a comprehensive athletic handbook was needed. This handbook affects players, coaches, parents, and fans. Parent/guardian completion of this form and adherence to the rules and regulations outlined in the handbook are requirements for participation in athletic programs at St. Cecilia School. The link below will take you to the handbook. It is also on the school website for reference as well. Thank you all for your continued support of SCS Athletics.
For those that have already completed the acknowledgement form, and want to refresh themselves on the rules and regulations, please follow the link below.
****We are so proud of our SCS 7/8th Grade football, 5th Grade White and 7th Grade volleyball teams' fantastic accomplishments this fall. We can now officially celebrate our championships in volleyball and football by purchasing apparel from Action Specialties. These are school approved and can be worn as part of the school uniform. There is a tab on the top horizontal bar for championship apparel. Thanks again for your support of SCS Athletics!
***Thank you for your support of SCS Athletics! To keep up with the schedule for our Bluejays, please follow the link below. Admission into League games are $6 for adults and $1 for kids. SCS staff and students are admitted free.
Have a blessed day,
Scott Boudreaux
Athletic Director
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