Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

November 2, 2025

Looking ahead

National Vocation Awareness Week

Wed, Nov 5

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

Thurs, Nov 6

• 7:30 am Cloverbud Meeting
• 3:00 pm 4-H Meeting

Fri, Nov 7

• Confetti Egg Collection Day
• Eucharistic Adoration

Dear Bluejay Family,

We are proud to share that several members of St. Cecilia’s Class of 2025—now high school freshmen—have been recognized through the new PreACT® Rising Stars Program, an initiative that celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional performance on the PreACT 8/9 assessment. This national program honors academic excellence and helps students, parents, and educators better understand college and career readiness at an early stage.

Of the 48 students in last year’s eighth grade class, an impressive 38 Bluejays earned recognition through this program: one student achieved the Distinguished Scholar Award (top 5%), ten students were named Rising Scholars (next 10%), and twenty-seven students earned the Early Scholars Award (next 35%).

This recognition is a testament not only to the hard work of our students but also to the dedication of our teachers, whose guidance and encouragement help each child discover their God-given potential. Achievements like these remind us that learning is more than a pursuit of knowledge—it is an act of perseverance, growth, and faith. The lessons our students carry forward are rooted not only in skill, but in the hope that comes from knowing they are deeply loved and supported.

Grace & Peace,

Erin B. Henry

Principal

"hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." - Romans 5:5

A big thank you to all you donated their cleaned our eggs! Keep them coming!

Now that the eggs are cleaned out, the eggs are ready to be filled with confetti! Eggs can be picked up and dropped of at 128 Robicheaux, Broussard, LA. Once stuffed, please return the eggs and any leftover confetti. We appreciate you! Unfilled eggs are located in a brown bin below the front window.

Directions for filling eggs with confetti

1. Fill eggs 3/4 full with confetti
2. Tape hole completely
3. Place in carton and return

Honoring Our Veterans: Flag Placement on the Front Lawn of SCS

St. Cecilia School invites all families to participate in a meaningful tribute to the veterans in our lives. As we approach Veterans Day, we want to create a visual display of appreciation for the brave men and women who currently serve or have served our country.

How to Participate

We encourage your family to locate a small flag (like a miniature American flag or a service branch flag) and place it on the front lawn of the school, near the flagpole.

• Who to Honor: The flag should be placed in honor of a veteran who is a part of your family or community.
• When to Place the Flag: You may visit the school and place your flag at your own convenience between November 1st and November 11th.

This simple act is a powerful way to show our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

Important Dates for Flag Removal

If you wish to keep and save the flag you placed, please ensure you remove it by Wednesday, November 15th. Any flags remaining after this date will be respectfully collected and disposed of by the school.

Thank you for helping St. Cecilia honor our nation's heroes!

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 on Wednesday and will be hosted by Mrs. Williamson's 3rd grade class. 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: "Blessed Be Your Name"
• Offertory: "All in All"
• Communion: "Lead Me to the Cross", "Reckless Love"
• Recessional: "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever"

Hallow Highlight

Check out the new podcast feed in the app! You can now listen to some of your favorite (and find a new fave) podcasts right in Hallow. Find all of them HERE. 

Vocations awareness week

This week is National Vocations Awareness Week. The dictionary defines vocation as "a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action". While we often assume this means religious life, it is so much more! You are living out a vocation! If you have the opportunity, share your own story of marriage, college, career, etc.

Adoration

Friday, Nov. 7, 8:10-2:30 All are welcome to come adore our Lord. Please check in at the front office and then join us in the SCS chapel.

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8th grade girls- Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:00 in the Youth House

First Reconciliation

Please pray for our 2nd graders this week as they prepare for their First Reconciliation on Saturday. What a joy it is for them to take this next step in their faith and to experience God's mercy in a whole new way!

Looking Ahead

• November 11- Patriotic Rosary 8:15 in the gym We would love to have veterans and family members join us!
• November 11- PreK-B paraliturgy 9:30 in Sacred Heart Church
• November 14- Student Prayer Service 7:30 (PreK-2nd grade)
• November 14- 5th grade retreat 11:30-2:30
• November 18- Youth Ministry 2:45-4:00 (3rd-5th grade) *change in date!

Desire to receive a sacrament?

Contact Cristy (csavoie@scsbluejays.org) if you or someone in your family desires to be baptized, receive First Communion, be confirmed, or have your marriage blessed in the Catholic Church. We would love to help you with this!

Junior HIgh Testing Center

Junior High Parents, we are asking for your help in working together to guide our students with taking both chapter tests and quizzes when scheduling time in the testing center. While we encourage independence in choosing when to take test within the 5 days upon return, support at home when scheduling them to come before or stay after would help us as we set them up for best success. Tips to ask your child when you coordinate test center scheduling and transportation with them:

• It is best for students to take major assessments that they missed in one session
• Schedule other minor quizzes for another session
• Taking the assessments the closer to the return date the better
• They can take an assessment in the morning and afternoon on the days it is offered

Thank you for your continued partnership!

AR and Service Hours

We are approaching the halfway mark for AR and Service Hours. Please work with your students to acquire their points and hours. Sit down and schedule the weeks and months our with them for testing and service opportunities. There will be A LOT of quarter 2 service opportunities with the Broussard Community Fair and Food Drive for Sacred Heart Church.

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 Monday, November 17, 2025. All sales help them to cover 8th grade fees.

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS- Seek to know your teachers and staff members better.

It’s hard to believe we’re kicking off year 101 of the Broussard Community Fair...what an incredible legacy! This year's fair will take place November 22-23 with the theme: "Once Upon A Time..." Support this fun, family event by clicking on the link below.

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.