Today was a great start to the new school year. We had a very smooth arrival this morning and were able to gather together on time in the courtyard for pledge and prayer. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing and hearing our campus filled with the excitement that the start of the school year brings. I watched friends reunite, teachers listening to summer stories, and everyone learning new routines. We had a few issues with bus transportation, but I know those will get better each day.

Thank you for your patience during these first days of school.

 Mrs. Fontenot

Volunteers are needed to help direct traffic in the carpool lines and keep the lines moving for the first few days of school. We are looking for volunteers to help us cover both morning and afternoon carpool from Thursday, August 7th -Tuesday, August 12th.

Child Protection Pre-Check Process

Any adult (18 years and older) wanting to volunteer with children of St. George Catholic School must fulfill the requirements as mandated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity at St. George Catholic School, you must complete the Child Protection certification process as mandated by the Diocese. ALL requirements must be met. The process can take several weeks from start to approval. You may not volunteer until the process is complete, and you have been approved by the school and the Diocese. You only have to complete the process one time. Please return all required paperwork to the main school office to the attention of Susan Giles.

Process:

1. Anyone interested in volunteering at St. George Catholic School should submit their contact information below to complete the pre-check process for child protection. 
2. You will then be emailed a special code and directed to the CAPS website where you will create a new user account as a volunteer for St.George School and complete the Serving Vulnerable Populations online video.
3. The email will also include the other requirements for the certification process (a background check at IdentoGO, a declaration form and privacy pages).
4. You must also provide a copy of your Driver’s License or Government issued ID.  
5.  Please return all required paperwork to the main school office to the attention of Susan Giles.

Please visit the Child Nutrition Program website for information regarding meal prices, free/ reduced meals program, student meal accounts, and payment options.

Please note that according to the LA. School Food Service Policy Guidance Manual, outside restaurant food and soft drinks are not allowed in the school cafeteria. Your compliance is appreciated and necessary.

SGS Music Ministry: Cantor Auditions  

Cantor Auditions (closed auditions) 

Saturday, August 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

St. George Church

Audition Sign-Up / Audition Information and Music

Students in grades 6, 7, 8 are eligible to audition for SGS Cantor. Student Cantors should be willing to accept the responsibilities of serving as a music minister for liturgical celebrations at St. George Catholic School. Throughout the school year, they will work to develop their ministry with abundant faith while participating in the entire liturgical celebration, understanding that they are servants of the liturgy and members of the gathered assembly. Cantors should recognize their responsibility to be leading members of the singing assembly while in the congregation as well as when cantoring for liturgical celebrations.

For additional information regarding SGS Cantor Auditions, please email Mrs. Jan Dupre, jan.dupre@sgschoolbr.org

• For more information about joining Cub Scouts, please email pack136.stgeorge@gmail.com.
• Please also use the email above to RSVP to Pack 136's free, open-house event, open to all, in the St. George Gym on Monday, August 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm, with animals from Kliebert's Alligator Farm. 
• Deadline for applications to Pack 136 Cub Scouts is September 12.