Bluejay Bulletin

MAY 17, 2026

Mon, May 18

• 1/2 day for 8th Grade
• 11:30 am 8th Grade Send Off

Tues, May 19

• 9:00 am 8th Grade Promotion Practice / Crawfish Boil

Wed, May 20

• 11:30 am Early Dismissal
• 6:00 pm 8th Grade Promotion Liturgy

Thurs, May 14

• 11:30 am Early Dismissal

Fri, May 15

• 8:30 am Closing Mass
• 9:45 am Awards Day
• 11:30 am Early Dismissal

Looking Ahead: May 25th-29th - School Office Closed Summer Office Hours Mondays & Tuesdays 9a-3p for the following weeks: June 1st June 8th June 15th June 22nd July 13th July 20nd

Dear Bluejay Family, Friday was a joyful and very full day at St. Cecilia, as we celebrated several important milestones in the life of our school. We welcomed many families on campus for our Pre-K and Kindergarten Promotion ceremonies, as well as our Pre-K and Kindergarten Meet and Greet for incoming families. We also closed the day with our Final House Assembly. As we continue to welcome new families and experience steady growth, we remain grateful for the strong sense of connection that characterizes our school community. As we enter the final week of school, excitement is certainly building among our students. While these last days include celebrations and special traditions, they remain important school days. We ask for your partnership in reinforcing with students that expectations for behavior, effort, and attendance continue through the very last day. Finishing strong helps ensure that all students can enjoy these final moments safely and meaningfully. This Wednesday, we will gather for our annual 8th Grade Promotion Mass, where we will bid farewell to the Class of 2026. Please keep these students in your prayers as they take this next step in their journey. We pray for their continued growth in wisdom, faith, and success as they move on to high school. As we approach the end of the year, I am deeply grateful for the support of our families and the many ways you contribute to the life of our school.

Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal

“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9

Advisory Council March Minutes

End of the Year Awards

Uniformity Spirit Days

St. Cecilia School:  In Store Day: June/18/2026 Online Day: June/19/2026 with code SCS15

School Kits will be on sale from May 18 - June 12.

LAGNIAPPE LINKS

Summer Reading for Grades 2-8

Please see our school website below for summer reading requirements for incoming students in grades 2-8 for the 2026-2027 school year. An informational summer reading page or packet with your child's ZPD, login, and a summer log should have been sent home for their summer needs.

Summer Reading requirements and information will be added to this website this upcoming week. Please note the dates below that will be added to the SCS Google Calendar.

Previously Posted UL Engagement Camps

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 am on FRIDAY and will be hosted by our faculty and staff. Guests may join us for limited seating in the church, choir loft, Narthex, and PLC or online at shbroussard.org/live. We should have plenty of space in church for guests this week. Please fill in the from the back.

MASS MUSIC

Below are next week's SCS Mass songs:

• Processional: "Holy Spirit"
• Offertory: "Pescador de Hombres"
• Communion: "Oceans", "Gratitude"
• Recessional: "Lord I Lift Your Name on High"

Hallow Highlight

Christ's Ascension Into Heaven- Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Jesus into Heaven.  The Catechism (paragraphs #659-667) unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass.

Summer small groups

Looking for a meaningful way to connect and grow this summer? Small Group Registration is open!!! Learn more about this summer's groups at shbroussard.org/summersmallgroups

JH Final Exams

Final exams for junior high are here. The schedule can be found below.

HIS HOUSE Winner

Congratulations to House of Grace for earning the most points throughout the school year! They have earned a FREE DRESS day on Monday, May 18, 2026. Please make sure attire is school appropriate and does adhere to a few guidelines.

• Sleeveless blouses/shirts/dresses may be worn but NO tank tops, halters, backless tops, or shirts with only straps.
• Skirts or shorts worn must conform to school length.
• Shirts and slacks must overlap generously; absolutely no midriff exposed.
• No shirts/tops with large name-brand logos or advertising of any kind.
• Jeans will be permitted according to jean policy (i.e., modest fit, must have no holes, shreds, or tears, must be worn no lower than the hip bone, etc).

Money Raised to Date:

$6,707,134.67

Almighty Father, as grateful stewards of the blessings You have bestowed on us from past leaders and supporters of our beloved St. Cecilia School family, we ask for wisdom and guidance in carrying on this legacy of serving Your children in Your love. Guided by the Holy Spirit, may we be humbly attentive to Your will as we strive to build new spaces of learning for Your children to grow, providing a foundation for the vocations in life to which You call them. May generous hearts and minds be opened and inspired by Your grace as we undertake this endeavor of building on tradition and trusting in Your will. We pray this in the name of Your Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, as we invoke the intercession of our patroness, Saint Cecilia. Amen

From the Athletic Director

Bluejay Tennis wrapped up an outstanding season! Congratulations to all of our student-athletes on a great year filled with growth, development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and progress shown throughout the season. Thank you for representing Bluejay Athletics with pride—great season, Bluejays!  Basketball Fundamentals Camp This summer, Coach Danny will be hosting a Basketball Fundamentals Camp for any upcoming 5th through 8th-grade students who are interested in playing basketball next school year! This is limited strictly to St. Cecilia students. This camp is a great opportunity for your child to sharpen their skills, learn or improve their game, and enjoy time on the court with their peers. It will primarily have a focus on the core aspects of basketball: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense in an effort to help kids become just a little bit more comfortable with the ball in their hands, help them decide if they'd like to play this upcoming season, and give them tools and drills that they can use to improve on their own during the offseason. Details are listed below!  Camp Details:  Dates: July 13th-16th  Who: Upcoming 5th–8th Grade Girls and Boys   Location: St. Cecilia Gym  Cost: $50 per child (billed through FACTS) 

How to Register: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/DkFcisdQ

Jim Hightower Skills and Drills Football Camp

May 26- May 29 2026 (9am-noon) Register here: https://sites.google.com/.../jimhightow.../skills-and-drills The Jim Hightower Skills and Drills Football Camp is devoted to in-depth instruction geared specifically to the fundamentals of football and individual techniques. The St. Thomas More High School Football Staff provides quality instruction in all areas of the game of football. After completing the camp, you will have a greater understanding of the fundamentals of football and the proper techniques needed to become a successful football player.

Summer training

All of our athletes, (male and female entering 5th-8th grade) have the opportunity to participate in Coach David LeBlanc’s Speed, Power, and Agility camp at St. Thomas More High School.  Because the Bluejays are a major feeder to STM athletics, Coach LeBlanc has reserved a spot for all St. Cecilia athletes. For more information, please click here or visit https://athleticadvancements.com/.