The faculty and staff wish
Easter Blessings to all SGS Families
Dragon Tales  Weekly Newsletter
April 13, 2017   
  
Dear St. George Families,  
     With Good Friday and Easter Break upon us and the current school year closing in on the final stretch. I want to let you know about some changes to the staff at St. George School. 
     I am not fond of saying goodbye, but I would rather say, "until we meet again" The following teachers will be leaving SGS at the conclusion of the school year. I know you will join me in wishing them the best in the future.
     Mrs. Fox (1st) will be having a baby in the coming months and will be staying home to raise her child. Mrs. LeDuff has made the decision to leave St. George to pursue other professional opportunities. Mrs. Griggs will be leaving her second grade position to become our permanent substitute. Mrs. Samson currently one of our third grade teachers has agreed to move to second grade to fill one of the open positions. Mrs. Adams (2 nd) is also having a baby and will be staying home to raise her child. Mrs. Kiley (4 th) who has just left for her maternity leave will not be returning to St. George next year, but we expect to see her around school next year as a substitute teacher. Mrs. Hartung (5 th) will also be pursuing other professional opportunities.  
     We are well on the way in our hiring process and have hired some incredible teachers to succeed those that will be moving on from St. George.
     God has a plan for all of us. Please keep all of these people in your prayers as new opportunities unfold for them in the coming months. They have been a blessing to us at SGS.  
God bless, 
Jack Nelson

TUITION AND FEES DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 28 
Friendly reminder: Tuition and fees payment is due by Friday, April 28th. 
We continue to offer the ability to schedule the payment of tuition and/or student and technology fees online through Gulf Coast Bank and Trust.  Additionally, you can use the Pay Now feature in RenWeb to pay these fees with a credit card or an electronic check.  Below is a summary of payment methods:
  • Payment of Student Fees of $225.00 and Techology Fee of $150.00
    are due on or before April 28, 2017
    .  Fees may be paid either by check, by tuition loan through Gulf Coast Bank and Trust, or through PayNow in RenWeb.  If you choose PayNow, you may pay with
    electronic check (.85 fee) or credit card (3.75% processing fee).
    Please note if using a credit card, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted.
  • Payment of tuition is due on or before April 28, 2017
    Payment options include check, tuition loan through Gulf Coast Bank
    and Trust, or through PayNow in RenWeb.  If you choose PayNow, you may pay with electronic check (.85 fee) or credit card (3.75% processing fee). Please note if using a credit card, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted.


IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER


Friday, April 14
     Good Friday, No School, Begin Easter Holiday
     Living Stations of the Cross, Noon
Monday, April 17 - Friday April 21
     Easter Holiday, No School
Monday, April 24 - Wednesday, April 26
     Cheer Tryouts
Thursday, April 27
     AR Quarter and Cumulative Deadline, Grades DK/K - 8th
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 
     TUITION AND FEES DUE (see above for details)
Saturday, April 29
     First Eucharist Retreat
     First Eucharist Mass, 4:00pm      
SCHOOL SUPPLY ONLINE ORDERING  

We are happy to announce a new partnership with 1st Day SchoolSupplies! We have collaborated with 1st Day School Supplies to assist our parents and teachers in getting the exact supplies needed for next school year. Ordering your supplies through 1st Day School Supplies is convenient, easy and hassle free! Plus, the prices are competitive! You can make your purchase right now by clicking HERE.   

SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDER NOTES:
  • School Supplies are available for 2nd-8th grades (DK, K and 1st grade supplies are ordered by SGS and delivered to school)
  • Order by May 31st
  • Home delivery (new this year)
  • Delivery fee included in price of supply kit
  • Delivery will occur the week of July 17th
St. George Catholic School Summer Camps
DK/Kindergarten Summer Camp
Summer Band Camp Brochure
See end of newsletter for summer camps
in the Baton Rouge area
CAFETERIA NOTES
April and May Cafeteria Payments are now due.

April Lunch prices:
Full price $40.60, Reduced price - $5.60
April Breakfast prices:
Full price - $25.20, Reduced price - $4.20

May Lunch prices by grade:
K- $31.90
1st-5th - $55.10
6th-7th - $40.60
8th - $23.20

Please Note:
  • Beginning May 1 only students with more than the above amount in their accounts will be able to purchase seconds and extras.
  • All cafeteria charges must be paid before the end of the school year. Unpaid charges will not carry over.
  • Any overpayments will remain in returning students' account for next school year.
  • Refunds will be available for 8th graders and any student who will not return to a Diocese school next school year.
    Cafeteria Refund Request Form
April Lunch Menu
 
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY 
FIRST EUCHARIST RETREAT


A service hours opportunity is available for students wishing to assist with the First Eucharist Retreat! Mrs. Rose needs help on Saturday, April 29 at the First Eucharist Retreat. Students will help minister to the 2nd graders preparing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Although 6th graders are not required to earn service hours we still welcome them to assist.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up. High school siblings are welcome to sign up as well . Thank you for your consideration.
ST. GEORGE SCHOOL TUITION RAFFLE

For just $20 a ticket, your student could win paid tuition for the 2017-2018 school year (IFS tuition $4,975). The drawing for the lucky winner will be held on Friday, May 5th, at the end of Spirit Day.
Please return sold tickets and money to the school office in the envelope the tickets were sent home in. Thank you!

S PIRIT DAY ~ FRIDAY, MAY 5th 
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Plans are underway for making this year's Spirit Day the best ever!
This is a wonderful fun-filled day for all! To make this day a huge success for our students, we will need lots of parent volunteers.
  • We ask you to please consider signing up for at least 2 fifty minute shifts.
  • Please keep in mind that all volunteers must have completed Volunteer Certification. Information regarding Volunteer Certification can be found on the SGS website under the  "Parents" section.
  • When you arrive on campus, please be sure to sign in for your shift at the sign in table located to the left of the Administration Building.
  • Please arrive and sign in fifteen minutes before your shift.
  • You will be given a wristband and further instructions at that time.
  • Thank you for sharing your time and talents for this special day, and we look forward to seeing you on May 5th!
TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS 
Talent Show Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 6.  
Look for the Sign-Up Genius link on Tuesday, April 25, on the Performing Arts page of the school website. 

YEARBOOKS (2016-2017) ON SALE NOW


  • Yearbooks for this school year are on sale now!
  • Online orders only!
  • www.yearbookforever.com enter St. George School in search bar
  • PRICE $45
  • Price increase on April 17, to $48.00
     
KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON  
IN ST. GEORGE CHURCH PARISH?
 
Keep up with the happenings around St. George by reading the St. George Catholic Church Bulletin HERE
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Saturdays during the month of May
The Legacy @ Bonne Esperance
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