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.
MARCH 24, 2024
THIS WEEK
- March 26th - Tag on Tuesday
- March 27th - School Mass
- March 28th - The Last Supper Reenactment/Living Way of the Cross
- March 28th - 11:30 Dismissal/No AfterCare
- March 29th - April 5th - Easter Break
LOOKING AHEAD
- April 8th-12th - Book Fair
- April 8th- Cheer Tryouts
- April 10th - Safe Environment Initial Training
- April 14th - Sacred Heart Backyard BBQ
- 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
2024 - 2025 YEAR AT A GLANCE
FROM THE Principal’s Desk
Dear Bluejay Family,
On Palm Sunday, we begin Holy Week, a time of reflection and reverence in our Catholic faith. Today, we commemorate Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where crowds joyously welcomed Him with palm branches and cries of "Hosanna!" This heartfelt expression of adoration, praise, and entreaty recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and Savior.
The waving of palm branches symbolized honor, victory, and His kingship, representing humanity's hope for salvation. Let us draw inspiration from this significant event as we begin Holy Week, deepening our faith, fostering community unity, and embodying Gospel values in our daily lives.
May the unwavering love of God, surpassing sin and death, guide our thoughts, words, and actions. Wishing you a blessed Palm Sunday and a meaningful Holy Week filled with abundant grace and blessings.
Grace & Peace,
Erin B. Henry
Principal
“On the next day, when the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branche and went out to meet him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, [even] the king of Israel.’”
- John 12:12-13
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bluejay Bash Raffle Sales Incentive Results
The Winner of the Tuition Prize is Oliver Pearson in PreK. Congratulations!
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.
Ladies Auxiliary is offering scholarships for One Outstanding 8th Grade Male & One Outstanding 8th Grade Female. Apply By April 5th by clicking on the link below.
2024-2025 Tuition Payment Plans
We will begin finalizing tuition payment plans for the 24-25 school year after we return from Easter break. Tuition payment plans were selected by parents as part of the enrollment process. If you need to adjust your original payment plan selected or if you would like to know which plan you selected, please email Marsha Granger BEFORE Friday, April 5, 2024. 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!
Bus Service
Due to LPSS school closure next week, we will not have available bus transportation Monday, March 25th - Thursday, March, 28th. Also, as a reminder, Thursday, March 28th we dismiss at 11:30 and After School Care will be closed.
Finance Office
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.
Sixth Grade Service Project
The deadline to turn in new stuffed animals is Wednesday. Thank you for all contributions so far!
Our 6th Graders are teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Broussard Youngsville to collect stuffed animals for the Pediatric Burn Center at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Donate one BRAND NEW stuffed animal (size 12”-18”) to help our 6th graders have a successful project! Please No Squishmallows! They need arms and legs! We will collect in the mornings before school. On behalf of the 6th grade class, thank you for your unwavering support! Any questions can be directed to mmcanally@scsbluejays.org.
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. Williamson’s 3rd grade class. Family and friends can join us online at shbroussard.org/live or the St. Cecilia Facebook page.
SCS Mass Music
- Processional: “Here I Am to Worship”
- Offertory: “Graves Into Gardens”
- Communion: “Breathe”, “Gratitude”
- Recessional: St. Michael Prayer (no song during Lent)
Holy Week
We are now in the holiest week of the year. There are a number of ways your family can experience the beauty and reverence while praying through Jesus’ Passion. We would love for you to join us for any and all of these experiences.
Holy Thursday at SCS
8th grade will host our annual Holy Thursday prayer experience on March 28. We will begin with the Last Supper/Washing of the Feet in the gym at 8:30 a.m., take a short break, then conclude with the Living Way of the Cross at 9:30. We invite all SCS families and friends to join us for this beautiful morning during Holy Week.
8TH GRADE REMINDER- mandatory dress rehearsal Wednesday, March 27 after school until 4:30!
Adult Confirmation
Have you been baptized and received First Communion but never confirmed? Now is the time! Sacred Heart is offering a “fast track” for adults to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
If you have not been baptized and interested in doing so, you can email Cristy (csavoie@scsbluejays.org) for more information.
Lent Reflections
Curriculum and Instruction
Principal’s List and Honor Roll for Quarter 3
Congratulations to all of our honorees for Principal’s List and Honor Roll this quarter.
Report cards for the 3rd quarter were released via email and the parent portal this Friday between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. Please note that students in grades 4-8 will also receive them via email.
Standardized Testing
Please note, as we look ahead to the next few weeks, 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.
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
Rockin’ with the Bluejays will be May 4th at Rock n Bowl. We can’t wait to celebrate the end of this school year with YOU, our parents, faculty & staff. Therefore, we are promoting tickets from within for several weeks giving you first priority. A limited number of tickets are now available!
Dear Bluejay Family,
Practice, practice, practice was the theme of the week for swim, track, golf, and tennis. While our Bluejays are not actively competing this past week, the spring season kicks off this week with all of our teams except swimming on Tuesday. This is in part due to the shortened week because of Holy Week. The Athletic Department wishes all of our Bluejays a very blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter!
Please see the information below regarding cheer tryouts for next year. This week there will be a mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 pm in Mrs. Taylor’s classroom for those girls’ parents that are interested in cheering for next year.
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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