Thursday, August 20, 2020
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School Liturgy - We are working on a plan to have all students involved in Mass, either in the Church or live streamed.
Principal's Message

Dear St. George Families,

Congratulations! St. George School is doing a great job of staying healthy. Thank you to parents, teachers and students for supporting each other and following all the guidelines. We are all doing our part, and it is working. Absent student information is vital for our nurses and office staff to effectively reduce exposure to COVID for all. Please continue to report absences through our new absent reporting system on the website and submit your child’s “return to school” notes a day prior to returning to school. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Fontenot
Principal
“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” Mother Theresa
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Update on Annual St. George Parish Fair
Dear St. George Families,

After listening carefully to the input from many trusted individuals and taking time to reflect and pray over the matter, I have decided that it is in the best interest of St. George Church and School to cancel the 2020 St. George Fair. While this is a big disappointment for our children, I hope that we can look forward to a safe and fun parish fair in October, 2021. 

Fr. Yi
Student Absence Reporting / Doctor Note Submission - Policy Change
How to Report a Student Absence and Submit a Doctor Note to Return to School

Please note the following handbook and policy change regarding reporting absences and providing return to school doctor notes. For consistency and proper documentation all absences should now be reported through the form on the school website HERE.
Directions:
OR
2. Provide a doctor's note to return to school HERE
3. E-mail ALL classroom teachers to request homework. 
Please Note: If your child is experiencing any of the below listed symptoms, please contact your child's pediatrician for guidance and to obtain a doctor's note to return to school.
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Exposure (within 6 feet for over 15 minutes) to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19
A doctor's note to return to school must be provided the day prior to your child's scheduled date of return. Additionally, your child must be symptom free without medication for 48 hours.
THANK YOU Carpool Volunteers!
We recognize and offer a special THANK YOU to the wonderful carpool volunteers listed below.
Lacie Barbier, Sonni Bernhard, Christina Boudreaux, Erin Brickey, Jen Connison, Melissa Grissom, LeighAnn Jordan, Jesse Lambert, Linzay Lawrence, Pamela Lerch, Courtney Macha, Marcy Maurer, Nicole Muller, Amanda Noel, Jen Parfait, Wendi Pounders, Stephanie Randazza, DeNea Riche, Jessica Schexnayder, Karin Simmons (even though she doesn't have a child at SGS anymore), Jessica Valenti, Jenny Vargas, Kelly Vaughan, Amy Ward, Allison Yates, and Denise Young.
The dedication to St. George School in the sharing of their time and talents to help ensure a smooth carpool experience during the first week of school is admirable and wholeheartedly appreciated. 
Carpool Map and Instructions Update (5th Grade)
Beginning last Friday, August 14th, 5th grade students who are the only or youngest of their carpool riders will now be dropped off and picked up in the gym carpool (labeled 2nd - 4th). Please see the updated Carpool Map and Instructions for details.
Cafeteria News - My SchoolBucks Information
Enrollment is easy!
 
1.     Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com or download the mobile app and register for a free account.

2.     You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account.

3.     Add your student(s) using:
a.    School District: Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program
b.    School Name:   Choose the Diocesan school your child attends
c.     Student Info:     Full Name, DOB and/or student ID # (optional)

4.     Make a payment to the students’ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check.
A program fee applies. You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose, before you are charged. 
REMINDERS
VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION--IMPORTANT!!

HERE is a link to the school website with the certification information.

  • RETURNING VOLUNTEERS must update their certification by watching the new online video entitled Serving Vulnerable Populations and sign a new Code of Ethics Acknowledgement Form.

  • NEW VOLUNTEERS must complete all requirements, including a background check.

Please return all hard copies to the attention of Susan Giles in the main school office. Emailed paperwork cannot be accepted. Deadline is September 11.
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