Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

Febuary 22, 2026

Looking ahead

Mon, Feb 23

• Elementary Beta Convention (4th & 5th)
• Return to School
• Patriotic Rosary (1st-3rd)

Tues, Feb 24

• 6:00 pm Faculty vs. 8th Volleyball game

Wed, Feb 25

• 8:30 am Class of 2022 Mass
• 12:00 pm Advisory Council Meeting
• 6p PK Grade Level Reception

Thurs, Feb 26

• Jr. High Beta Convention

Fri, Feb 27

• 2:00 pm Traditional Way of the Cross in church

Dear Bluejay Family, I hope your Mardi Gras break was filled with rest, joy, and meaningful time together. As we close out the celebrations and return to school tomorrow, we do so with grateful hearts and renewed focus. Today, the Church celebrates the First Sunday of Lent, and we hear the Gospel from Matthew 4:1–11 — the story of Jesus being tempted in the desert. Before beginning His public ministry, Jesus spent forty days in prayer and fasting. In the quiet of the desert, He chose trust in His Father over comfort, power, and pride. What a beautiful invitation this is for all of us. Lent is our “desert time” — not a season of gloom, but a season of growth. It is an opportunity for our Bluejays to strengthen their prayer lives, practice small sacrifices with joyful hearts, and look for ways to serve others. In these forty days, we teach our children that discipline builds character, prayer builds relationship, and sacrifice makes room for grace. Just as Jesus did in the desert, we want our students to recognize their strength comes from God. Thank you for partnering with us in forming hearts of faith and resilience. We are so grateful to welcome our Bluejays back tomorrow, ready to grow together this Lenten season. Let us begin again — with courage, commitment, and Christ at the center. Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal

“‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” — Matthew 4:4

Faculty Transitions & Looking Ahead with Gratitude

As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share some important faculty updates with our Bluejay family before positions are posted. At the end of this school year, we will celebrate the retirements of Mrs. Sean Matt (First Grade Aide), Mrs. Dawn Gary (Religion Assistant), Mrs. Dina Capritto (PE Teacher), and Mrs. Mary Attales (First Grade). Each of these women has given years of faithful service to St. Cecilia, shaping our students academically, spiritually, and physically. Their impact on generations of Bluejays is lasting, and we look forward to honoring them well in the months ahead. Mrs. Payton Tobey will be accepting a full-time position at another school next year. We are grateful for her leadership of our athletic programs and wish her every success. Mrs. Katie Williamson has prayerfully discerned stepping away from the classroom to focus on her family. We thank her for four wonderful years in third grade and celebrate this special season for her family. Transitions are a natural part of school life — especially in a year when we are blessed to be growing. We are already actively hiring and have secured some strong additions for next year, with more updates to come soon. St. Cecilia remains a place of stability, faith, and excellence, and we are confident in the team God is building for our students. Though goodbyes are never easy, we are deeply grateful for the dedication and love these educators have shared with our Bluejay community.

Stock The Lounge

PTC would like to treat our faculty and staff to a midyear, Stock the Lounge. Please click the link below to participate. Thank you all in advance for loving our Bluejay employees!

Spirit Shirt Fridays

We have opened our Fridays to allow for more Bluejay spirit along with the current spirit shirt, House shirt, and 8th grade shirt. As a reminder, only shirts and sweatshirts from our current spirit shop or approved vendors are allowed. Homemade shirts or SCS event shirts, i.e color run, Broussard Community Fair, etc. are not approved for Fridays.

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.

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 on Wednesday and will be hosted by the SCS Class of 2022. 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: "40 Days"
• Offertory: "All in All"
• Communion: "God With Us", "What a Beautiful Name "
• Recessional: "Forever"

Hallow Highlight

Teen Lent: The 180 - Join Mark Hart, Sr. Josephine, Fr. Frankie Cicero and more for The 180, a Lent challenge for teens presented by Life Teen International. Designed for busy schedules, this challenge features short, 180-second sessions all designed to help you make a 180-degree turn towards Christ. Reflect on the daily Gospel readings, learn about the lives of the Saints, and take on a new fasting challenge each week. This Lent, don’t just give something up—take a step closer to Christ every day.

Patriotic Rosary

Monday, Feb. 23 for 1st-3rd grades in the gym Guests are welcome to check in at the front office and join us in prayer.

8th grade service project

Please join us Tuesday at 6:00 pm as our faculty takes on 8th graders for a spirited game of volleyball! All details can be found on the flyer at the beginning of the Bulletin. All students are encouraged to donate $2 and wear either pink, camo, or grey shirts on Tuesday to show support for their team of choice.

Stations of the Cross

1st-8th grades will pray the traditional Stations of the Cross in church on Friday at 2:00. Guests are welcome to join us, please be seated by 1:55.

Mass for Dads

Our annual Mass for Dads will be March 18 at 1:00. Please see above for a link to RSVP or click HERE. The RSVP form will close on March 13.

Special Invite

Lenten Mission at Sacred Heart

Adult Confirmation

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• March 6 illumin8 & 6th grade retreat at One Heart
• March 10 Service Hours due, K-B Paraliturgy & Youth Ministry
• March 13 4th grade retreat at One Heart

PLan for success upon return!

Sunday Planning Meetings with your child

We have an active 5 weeks before we break again. Please make a strong effort to sit down with your child and make an action plan/"game plan" for the week with their academic needs and requirements. It may not always go according to plan or look perfect, but having it in the planner and discussing when you will complete homework and review for assessments are important for their success. We want to form them for independence, while still giving them the tools and guidance on how to plan ahead!

Make up work with absences

With various reasons for absences, it is important that there is communication with your child's teacher(s) on their absences and what needs to be made up. We implemented the "M" in the gradebook this year to assist with noting the missing assignments. Thank you for your partnership to help keep our students on track!

Quarter 3 Ends March 13

Quarter 3 AR points and Service Hours are due March 10.

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

BE INVOLVED- Participate in and support clubs, sports, service opportunities, and events at SCS.

Feather Challenge

Attend a game or sign up for something new.

PARENT FEATHER OF THE WEEK

RESPECT COMMUNICATION PROCESS- The first line of contact is your child’s teacher.

Feather Challenge

Offer support, ask clarifying questions and welcome strategies to help your child at home.  A note of thanks is a perfect response to developing a good relationship!

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. February 22nd is the last day to be featured on the t-shirt.

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.