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.
February 25, 2024
THIS WEEK
- February 27th - Tag on Tuesday
- February 27th - Youth Ministry
- February 28th - School Mass
- February 28th - Safe Environment Initial Training @ 12:00
- March 1st - Illumin8 7am (8th grade girls)
- March 1st - Eucharistic Adoration
- March 2nd - SCS Spring Cleaning
LOOKING AHEAD
- March 6th - School Mass (March Missionary Disciple of the Month)
- March 9th - Bluejay Bash (Fun Shoot, Cook-off, The Nest)
- March 12th-15th - Washington DC Trip (7th grade)
- March 20th - Mass for Dads
- March 29th - April 5th - Easter Break
- April 24th - Alumni Mass (Class of 2020)
- April 26th - 8th Grade Trip
- April 29th-May 3rd - Teacher Appreciation Week
FROM THE Principal’s Desk
Dear Bluejay Family,
We need your help and cooperation! Last week’s bulletin included a request to return to previous parking procedures for morning and afternoon car line. This is an important safety issue.
Now that the rear lot of the church has been reopened, we are reminding everyone that it should be used for morning and afternoon parking for students who are “walkers.” We also have access to the empty lot on Main Street at the corner of Jefferson. Parents may not park in front of the school or the PLC at these times as it disrupts car line traffic flow, blocks PLC and Chapel access, and tempts students to cross where there is no guard on duty. To help illustrate, please refer to the image with this post for available parking locations in green and lots not to be used in red.
Please help us with running a safe and orderly car line while respectfully sharing access to our campus.
Grace and Peace,
Erin B. Henry
Principal
“However, if you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing well.”
-James 2:8
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Safe Environment - Feb 28th
The next Safe Environment Initial Training session will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 12:00pm. Anyone who will be volunteering their time on our school or church campus, (coaching, chaperoning field trips, vacation bible school, nursery, etc.) MUST attend an in-person initial training. Please register through this link prior to attending the training.
For assistance or more information, please contact Brandi Badeaux, bbadeaux@scsbluejays.org; 337-837-6363
UL Basketball & United Way Teacher Awards - March 1st
🌟 Calling all Bluejay Families! 🌟
Join us in rallying behind our beloved teacher finalist, Ms. Alyse Etie, at the United Way of Acadiana's Teacher Awards presented by Love Our Schools! It's not just an awards ceremony; it's a community-wide celebration of the incredible work our teachers do every day.
Mark your calendars for the final game of the season for the UL Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team on Friday, March 1, 2023. Festivities kick off at 6:30 pm with a red carpet extravaganza at the Cajundome. During halftime, Ms. Alyse Etie and all the exceptional finalists will be presented. Let's make some noise, decked out in St. Cecilia School colors, waving signs, and spreading the spirit of support. This is our chance to show Ms. Etie and all the finalists just how much they mean to us.
Your ticket to the game is your pass to join the celebration. Discount tickets are available for $8 with code TEACH.
Let's pack the stands, let's raise the roof, and let's make this an unforgettable evening of appreciation and applause. Together, we can honor our teachers in the biggest, loudest, and proudest way possible. 🏀🎉
See you there!
Finance Office
If you need your 2023 tuition/fee payment records for tax purposes, you may print this directly from your FACTS account.
- The easiest way to access this information is from Parent Portal.
- Once you are in your account, click the Financial tab, then click Financial Home. This will take you to your FACTS account.
- From the FACTS Home Page, click “View Details” located on the right hand side.
- You should find the information you need under the View Payment Summary or Payments Made tab depending on what you need to print.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Marsha Granger at mgranger@scsbluejays.org or call 337-837-1864, ext. 222.
Spring Cleaning Day March 2
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in our community! Families are invited to participate in our Spring Cleaning Day, where we'll spruce up our beloved school grounds together this Lent. Service hours will be offered for students, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2, 2024, and get ready to lend a hand in making our school shine!
Spring Portraits March 7th
Spring portraits will be Thursday, March 7th. Come in your spring best. More details coming soon on approved attire.
BLUEJAY BASH MARCH 9TH
We are two weeks away from our largest fundraiser of the year. We hope you're making plans to join us at Bluejay Bash on March 9, 2024.
1. Can you spend 1 hour volunteering at Bluejay Bash? We are looking for adult volunteers and middle school volunteers (service hours included!) DADS, we need you too!
2. Register your cook teams, clay shoot teams, or purchase your wristbands on our website
3. Don't miss out on the Epic Fieldtrip! We have over 40 families qualified for the event. Check to see if you're qualified
If you haven't seen your email from RallyUp with your unique family raffle sales link, please email Gleacia Durand: gleacia@gmail.com
4. The highly anticipated silent auction will be live and ready for bidding next Sunday, March 3. Get your bidding fingers ready!
Running Club
Pop a Top
Third grade is organizing a pop tab collection for the Ronald McDonald Charities of South Louisiana. Thanks for your support.
Hope Fest
STM Invites all St. Cecilia families to Hope Fest on March 2nd. For more information, click on the links below.
QUICK LINKS
SCS Mass
This week’s Mass is Wednesday at 8:30 and will be hosted by Ms. Lasseigne’s 5th grade class. There is limited seating in church, the choir loft, Narthex and PLC. You can also join us online at shbroussard.org/live or the St. Cecilia Facebook page.
SCS Mass Music
- Processional: “Build My Life”
- Offertory: “Lord, I Need You”
- Communion: “Goodness of God”, “10,000 Reasons”
- Recessional: St. Michael Prayer (no song during Lent)
Adoration
March’s Adoration will be Friday, March 1 from 8:00-2:30 in the school chapel. All are encouraged to come spend some face to face time with Jesus!
Youth Ministry (3rd-5th)
Students in grades are invited to attend on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Pick up is at 4:00 in the right lane of the car line.
Illumin8 (8th grade girls)
Friday morning at 7:00 in the youth house
SCS Mass at SHJ
3rd grade will lead the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, March 3. All are invited to join us!
Lent Reflections
ADVANCEMENT
Bluejay Bash is March 9th at the Wilderness Gun Club.
A family friendly event with a skeet shoot, cook off, and The Nest- a fun kids’ area filled with games, crafts, and an interactive DJ.
Many opportunities to support our biggest fundraiser of the year through sponsorship, shoot or cook teams, or just attending.
ROCKIN' WITH THE BLUEJAYS
Rockin’ with the Bluejays will be May 4th at Rock n Bowl. Get your babysitters ready as this is one for the adults only. Mark your calendars. A limited number of tickets will go on sale March 18th.
Dear Bluejay Family,
Play ball! Baseball and softball has begun at St. Cecilia. We have finished our first full week of games. We have seen our Bluejays compete very well through the first week. The kids are having fun and the support from the fans is outstanding. Hopefully we can get some slightly warmer weather so we can enjoy our kids on the diamond without having to bundle up. The link to the game schedules for baseball and softball are below. We will be hosting games at the Broussard Sports Complex on Monday. SCS students and faculty are admitted free. We hope that you all can come to support the Bluejays!
Our 7/8th grade football team was honored by Mayor Ray Bourque with a proclamation on Tuesday declaring that February 20, 2024 will be named 7/8th Grade St. Cecilia Football Championship Day. The presentation took place at the Broussard City Council Meeting. This is a first for SCS!
Registration is underway for swimming, track, tennis, and golf. These dates are informational so that you can plan the rest of the year. The tentative schedule for the rest of the season is as follows:
- Swimming- March 11th to May 8th
- Golf- March 26th to May 9th
- Track- April 2nd to May 10th
- Tennis– April 4th to May 9th
Monday February 19th
- 7th Grade Baseball vs. Cathedral- W
- 5th Grade Baseball vs. Cathedral- L
- 8th Grade Baseball vs. Cathedral- L
- 6th Grade Baseball vs. Cathedral- L
- 5/6th Grade Softball vs. St. Bernard- W
Tuesday February 20th
- 5/6th Grade Softball vs. Sts. Leo Seton- W
- 7/8th Grade Softball vs. Sts. Leo Seton- W
Wednesday February 21st
- 7th Grade Baseball vs. Catholic High- L
- 8th Grade Baseball vs. Vermilion Catholic- L
- 6th Grade Baseball vs. Vermilion Catholic- L
- 7/8th Grade Softball vs. Opelousas Catholic- L
Thursday February 22nd
- 5th Grade Baseball vs. Opelousas Catholic- L
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
St. Cecilia School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, or national or ethnic origin, in its admission policies or educational programs.