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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
March 16-23, 2017
School Hours: 7:25 am - 2:45 pm with a
ssembly beginning at
7:45 am and c
arpool ending at 3:10 pm
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A Message From Mrs. Gioe
During this Lenten season, I chose to sign up for an online program called The Dynamic Catholic. This online program is a spin of the book, The Dynamic Catholic and facilitated by its author Matthew Kelly.
In one of the recent video blogs, Kelly talked about Catholics and Prayer. He mentioned that as Catholics we often look for ways to get out of prayer: we are too busy, we don’t know how to pray, we are not extemporaneous pray-ers and the list could go on.
Finally, he posed a question, “How do we pray throughout our daily life?” He answered that for the viewer by saying, “We offer every minute of every hour of every day - everything we do as prayer.” Let’s take laundry for example. I know in my house, I feel like I am folding clothes ALL of the time. Kelly suggests that one stop and offer that chore of folding laundry as a prayer – “Father thank you for giving me the means to purchase these clothes and the ability to fold them. I offer this time to you in thanksgiving for the gifts you have bestowed upon me.”
Kelly goes on to say that if we begin to think of every minute of every hour of every day – everything we do as prayer, our lives will be dramatically changed. We will start to be grateful, look at things in a positive light and ultimately find joy in the day-to-day things that happen. Who doesn’t want to find joy in the day-to-day of our busy lives? For the remainder of this Lenten journey I challenge you to join me in turning your every minute of every hour of every day into prayer!
In Christ,
Cheri Gioe
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Important Dates for March
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March 16 - 3rd 9 Weeks Report Cards Online
March 17 - Spirit Shirts or Green Shirts with Uniform Bottoms (Happy St. Patrick's Day)
March 24 - 6-8 Conferences (No School 6-8)
March 27 - K-5 Conferences (No School K-5)
March 29 - 3rd Grade Taste Fair
March 31 - 6th Grade World Day
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Baton Rouge Food Bank Collection
~ Ends March 20 ~
Feeding the hungry is one of the Corporal works of Mercy. Our 7th grade is sponsoring the Lenten Food Drive to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The collection of Peanut Butter for the "A" classes and Jelly for the "B" classes ends Monday, March 20.
Please be generous with the PB&J Collection. The 7th graders will accept any non-expired food cans that families would like to contribute because the recent flooding has contributed to the need for additional food to feed the hungry in this region.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
On Friday, March 24 Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place for grades 6-8. Reminder that there will be NO school for students in grades 6-8 on Friday, March 24.
On Monday, March 27 Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place for grades K-5 Reminder that there will be NO school for students in grades K-5 on Monday, March 27.
Teachers will notify you if they feel a conference needs to be scheduled. If you would like a conference and have not heard from your child's teacher in the next week, please email the teacher to schedule.
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Save the Date - Pelican Games - April 28
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are available for our 2nd Annual Pelican Games being held on Friday, April 28. Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Sponsorship Levels are available. Click here for more information.
If you are interested in a corporate sponsorship, please download the form here.
Commitments are due April 14.
If you have any questions, please contact Kirk Edwards at 225-266-8282.
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Click
here for the March Menu.
Click here to pay your fees online.
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2017-2018 Uniform Policy
Thank you to everyone who reached out to us with feedback regarding the 2017-2018 Uniform Policy. There were many constructive suggestions. The Uniform policy has been updated to reflect the suggestions:
1. In addition to the option of wearing a turtleneck when it is below 40 degrees, we have added the option of a long sleeved jersey knit shirt.
2. We have added brown as a belt option.
3. We have added small hoop earrings (1 cm or less in diameter.)
4. Girls in K-4 – The logo on the button down oxford is NOT required since it is being worn underneath the jumper.
To view the updated Uniform Policy, click here.
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Impact Workshop - March 18-19
This is a reminder that the last Impact Academic Workshop of the school year will be held on
March 18-19
. Workshops will not be held again until July. Any parents interested in registering their child for this last workshop should contact Trisha Broussard at [email protected].
Summer workshop dates are posted on the Impact website at www.impactacademicsolutions.com and summer reading intervention registration has also begun. Please contact Tricia Broussard with any questions in regards to the Impact Workshops or reading intervention services.
Click
here
for flyer with more information.
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Pelican's Dance Team
Please make note of the following dates:
A mandatory dance clinic will be held March 28 from 3:15-5:00 in the gym.
A mandatory parent and dancer meeting will be March 30 from 3:15-4:15 in Room 13.
Tryouts will be April 5 from 3:30-4:30pm in St. Ursula.
The Pelican's Dance Team Tryout Consent Form can be found here . Please sign and return form to the school office by Monday, March 27.
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From the Office of Child Protection
Child Protection Lessons
As mandated by the Diocese of Baton Rouge, our annual child safety lessons, Circles of Care, will be offered the week of April 3-7, 2017 for grades K, 1, 2, and 4, 5, 6, 7.
W
hile we would hope that our families will allow the school to offer these lessons to their children, the Diocese offers families the ability to OPT OUT of these lessons. If you do not wish your child(ren) to participate in the circles of Care lessons, a signed Opt Out form is REQUIRED.
T
he OPT OUT form may be found on the MBS School website under the Parents tab. Opt out forms must be returned to Mrs. Beverly Peterson in the MBS Office of Christian Formation by Monday March 27, 2017.
F
amilies may view the entire Circles of Care curriculum on the Office of Child and Youth Protection website. Each grade, K-12, has a specific lesson to cover and it will be necessary for parents to locate and review their child’s specific grade lesson.
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amilies may access and review the lessons to make an informed choice. The Circles of Care lesson link is located on the Diocese of Baton Rouge website at the Office of Child Protection link at diobr.org. Look for the Circles of Care Curriculum link for grades K-12 to locate your child’s lesson.
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Vacation Bible School Announcement
Dear MBS Parish Families,
After much consideration,
the decision has been made to cancel Vacation Bible School for 2017
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The reasons for this cancellation are the construction that will be taking place this summer on the school campus, as well as the fact that many of our VBS Volunteer Staff and families are still in the process of rebuilding their homes from last year's flooding.
In preparation for VBS in 2018
, a committee will be formed to look at possible new formats that would enhance the VBS experience for our parish families.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Christian Formation at
751-5867
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Pelican Classified
(Volunteer Information & Opportunities)
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"All
Hands" Clean Up Day - M
arch 18
Come join us as a family to take care of our beautiful MBS Campus during the months of March through October. This ministry provides a much-needed service of commitment and care for our school grounds.
Job tasks include cutting grass, picking up branches and trash, and cleaning up leaves. Men and women are welcome, as well as high school students in need of service hours.
This a great opportunity to earn school service hours. Time spent in this ministry will count for TRIPLE Time & Talent Hours!!
Please use the Sign Up Genius link below to volunteer for one or both days. Your help is MUCH appreciated!!
For questions, please contact our grounds crew coordinator, Travis Fox, at [email protected].
All Hands Clean Up (March 18):
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5A62EABFC1-mbsgrounds
Team Members (meet once a month from March-October):
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5A62EABFC1-mbsgrounds1
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Home and School - Positions Available
Home & School is looking to fill a Co-Chair position on the Classroom Coordinator Committee and we have several Officer seats on our Board. We are looking to fill the Recording Secretary officer position on our Board.
For questions about serving as an officer on our Board, please contact Mrs. Gioe or Robyn Fox. Robyn can be reached at
225-241-0141
or [email protected].
For questions about the Recording Secretary position, you can contact Jessica Thibodeaux at 225-892-5189
[email protected] or Robyn Fox at
225-241-0141
or [email protected].
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Habitat for Humanity - Help Needed!
MBS Habitat for Humanity Build will be on
April 1 and April 5
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School * 751-0273
8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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