Bluejay Bulletin ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

January 11, 2026

Looking ahead

Mon, Jan 12

• 3-4 pm Math Club

Tues, Jan 13

• Tag on Tuesday
• 7th Grade Retreat
• 2:45-4 pm Youth Ministry
• 6pm 5th Grade SCS Vision Reception

Wed, Jan 14

• 8:30 am School Mass

Fri, Jan 16

• Jr. High Career Day
• 11:30 am Early Dismissal - Aftercare is available
• 12:30-3:30 Parent Teacher Conferences
• 6pm 6th Grade SCS Vision Reception

Dear Bluejay Family, We are delighted to share some wonderful staffing news as we continue to grow and strengthen our Bluejay family. God has truly blessed St. Cecilia School with an incredible group of educators and leaders who are deeply rooted in faith, excellence, and love for our students. Please join us in welcoming (and welcoming back!) four special Bluejays: 💙 Denise Hebert – Instructional Strategist We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Denise Hebert back to St. Cecilia School in her role as Instructional Strategist on a part-time basis! Mrs. Hebert is a familiar and beloved face on our campus, and we are so grateful that she has once able to serve our students and faculty. 💙 Tricia Pontiff – Kindergarten We are excited to introduce Mrs. Tricia Pontiff, who joined our St. Cecilia family in December as our new Kindergarten teacher, to the rest of our school community. Mrs. Pontiff brings four successful years of experience teaching first grade with LPSS and is an alumna of Cathedral Carmel, STM, and UL-Lafayette. She comes to us with training and experience in both Heggerty and Secret Stories, which will help ensure our kindergarten students remain on a steady and successful path in their early literacy development. 💙 Claire Lasseigne – Second Grade In that same vein, we are delighted to formally welcome Mrs. Claire Lasseigne back to the classroom. Mrs. Lasseigne stepped into our second grade in November after what we lovingly consider to be an “extended maternity leave.” Claire previously served St. Cecilia School for several years in both third and fifth grades and has continued to support our campus as a dedicated substitute. The pull of the classroom called her home, and we are grateful that her talents, experience, and love for teaching are once again blessing our students each day. 💙 Angela Schoeffler – Advancement Team (Joining Us in March) We are especially excited to share that Mrs. Angela Schoeffler will be joining St. Cecilia School in March as a new member of our Advancement Team. In what can only be described as a true God moment, Angela came to us before we even had the chance to advertise—clearly an answer to prayer. She brings a wealth of experience in marketing, communications, and advancement, along with a deep love for Catholic education. Her role will focus on strengthening communication, building relationships, and supporting the continued growth and mission of St. Cecilia School. Please join us in extending a warm Bluejay welcome to Denise, Tricia, Claire, and Angela. We are incredibly grateful for each of these women and the gifts they bring to our students, families, and faith-filled community. We look forward to all that God has in store as we continue to build on tradition and trust in His will. Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace." - 1 Peter 4:10

January 16th

Friday, January 16th is an early dismissal day due to parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon. Aftercare will be available.

KC council 7557 Jambalaya Fund Raiser

Part of proceeds go to support seminarians Date: Sunday 1/25/26 10-1 PM Pick Up at One Heart Building

Running Club | Spring 2026

Running Club is back for our K–4th graders! This after-school program meets Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00–4:00 PM, February 23–March 26 (weather permitting) on the SCS playground. Students will run or walk, build endurance, and have fun with friends. For every 3 miles (30 laps) completed, students earn a collectible shoe to clip onto their backpack. 🗓 No Running Club on Thursday, March 5 📝 Sign up by February 4 at 3:45 PM or when 60 spots are filled. Car riders are dismissed at 4:00 PM; aftercare students will be walked to After School Care. Weather cancellations will be emailed by 12:25 PM. Questions? Contact lboudreaux@scsbluejays.org.

Our next Safe Environment Training session will take place on Friday, February 6th from 12-1 PM in the PLC.

• All participants must register in advance through the following link: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/index.cfm.
• Complete a background check
• Acknowledge that they have read the required diocesan documents.

Lagniappe Links

SCS MASS

Mass is at 8:30 on Wednesday and will be hosted by Mrs. Landry's sixth grade. 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: "The Father's House"
• Offertory: "Here I Am Lord"
• Communion: "O Come to the Altar", "Lord, I Need You"
• Recessional: "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever"

Hallow Highlight

Daily Homily- There's a brand new daily series that can be fruitful personally and in your classroom (for older grades)- the Daily Homily series. Let God's Word guide your life in this new year. Listen to a new homily each day from Fr. Dave Pivonka, Fr. Boniface Hicks, Fr. Pete McCormick, Fr. John Burns, and Fr. Fr. Mike Schmitz. Each session includes the daily Mass readings, narrated by Hallow guide Anna. All readings come from the NRSV-CE translation, which is approved by the Catholic Church for personal devotion, but is not the official liturgical translation.

7th Grade Retreat

Tuesday, Jan. 13 8:30-1:30 at STM All students must bring their lunch. Students can wear uniform or spirit shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms.

Youth Ministry (3rd-5th grade)

Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 2:45-4:00 Students wanting to attend February field trip must have attended at least one YM in the fall AND this January YM. Attending students may wear purple Youth Ministry shirts and YMCA leaders may wear gray Campus Ministry shirts.

Pro-Life Festival & Recognition

Hopefully you have seen that we were chosen as the Pro-Life School of the Year for the Acadiana Region Louisiana Right to Life. This is a huge honor and we are the first non-high school to receive it! We will be announced and recognized at the Pro-Life Festival held Saturday morning at Parc Sans Souci in downtown Lafayette. Please see the flyer below for details. There will be fun activities for the whole family! There is also a gala that night that representatives of the school will attend. If your family attends the festival, please go up when they call for anyone from St. Cecilia School! We hope to represent well at the festival so please consider attending. Join us for a prayer walk, worship, food trucks, drinks, and snowcones. As an exciting bonus, the largest group in attendance will receive an all expenses paid snowball party for their school, church, or organization. Let's rally our Bluejays and show up strong!

Let us know if you are attending by filling out this super short form!

looking ahead

• Jan 23 Student Prayer Service (PreK-2nd grade)
• Jan 25 3rd grade host 11:00 Sunday Mass
• Jan 30 Desormeaux Foundation Baby Shower Service Project

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!

Principal's list and honor roll

Congratulations to our recipients of the Principal’s List and Honor Roll! We are so proud of these Bluejays and their hard work this quarter!

Parent Teacher Conferences

If you have a scheduled meeting on this day, please report straight to the teacher's classroom when you arrive on campus. Thank you for your continued partnership!

Mardi Gras Expo Week information

We have begun preparing for our Mardi Gras Expo Week! Please read the information below for important updates regarding the week and the events taking place on Friday, February 13.

HIS HOUSE

Student Feather of the Week

MAKE GOOD CHOICES- Your actions on and off campus matter.

Feather Challenge

Think about your actions before you do them. Think: Is this a good choice?

PARENT FEATHER OF THE WEEK

CHOOSE POSITIVITY- Speak respectfully about faculty and staff in front of your child, in front of others, and on social media.

Feather Challenge

Say something positive to your child about their teacher, coach, or another faculty member.

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.