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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
"Let Go & Let God"
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
May 18-24, 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
I was the first-born grandchild on both the maternal and fraternal sides of my family. Not only was I the first born, my parents were young and subsequently, my grandparents were young. My sister came along about a year and half later and it was just the two of us for another five years. She and I spent quite a bit of time with them and they were very important people in our lives.
I remember gardening and driving the car with my fraternal grandfather, picking blueberries and fishing with my maternal grandfather, learning how to needlepoint and make homemade biscuits and jelly with my maternal grandmother, and cook gumbo and rice and play jacks with my fraternal grandmother.
My maternal grandparents were quiet and gentle and so was my fraternal grandfather but my fraternal grandmother was a firecracker! I tell you this, as my fraternal grandmother told everyone exactly what was on her mind…always…the good, the bad, and the ugly but mostly the good and she was ALWAYS doing for others!
This past week I had the honor of attending my oldest child’s senior Mass at St. Joseph’s Academy. The Senior Class President gave a speech at the end of the ceremony and one of the things she said stuck with me. She said that as a freshman, she issued the challenge to “Be someone to somebody” and that challenge followed her throughout her four years at SJA.
So, back to my 40ish year old fraternal grandmother. There are two things that I vividly remember her saying, “God gives you children when you are young for a reason!” and “You are not being raised for us, but for others.” Seeing as though I am 50 and I still have young children, I am not sure there was wisdom in her first quote. However, “You are not being raised for us but for others” mirrors the challenge issued to the SJA student to “be someone to somebody.”
As we look to the end of this school year, I know the teachers join me in saying we have seen great growth in our students this year. They have worked hard in and out of the classroom, they have served our school community and they have served our good neighbor. As the year ends, may we also issue the challenge to our students that they continue to “be someone to somebody” always.
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May 18 - 8th Grade Graduation 6:30pm at MBS Church
May 19 - 6th and 7th Grade Exams
May 23 - Mass and Awards Day 1st-7th at 8:45am / Early Dismissal at 11:30am (No Extended Care after school)
May 24 - Report Card Day - 7:30-9:30am
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Mass, Awards Day & Early Dismissal - May 23
On May 23, students will attend Mass at 8:45am (not 8:15am). Following Mass, awards will be presented. Please note that on Awards Day, students will be recognized for Honor Roll, Good Citizenship and Athletic/Academic Pins only. All other certificates will be placed in an envelope with the student's report card.
After Mass, students will return to their classrooms. Parents may check out students from their classrooms at this time. Students who are not checked out will be dismissed at carpool at 11:30am.
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Request for Refund of Meal Account Money
From the Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program:
Student’s meal account money will be automatically carried over to the next school year.
Refund requests will be accepted during the current school year for the following reasons only:
1) The student is graduating from the 8th or 12th grade and is not returning to a Diocesan school.
2) The student is no longer enrolled at a Diocesan school.
3) The student's meal status has changed.
If any of the above apply to your child(ren), please complete the Request for Refund of Meal Money Form and turn it in to your child’s cafeteria manager.
Please allow 30 days for your request to be processed. Refunds will be made by check only. No credit/debit cards will be credited. Convenience fees charged for making online payments and NSF fees are non-refundable.
*If you are a graduating or non-returning student, Request for Refund Forms will be accepted from now until May 19.
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Click here for the May menu.
Click here to pay your fees online.
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5th Grade Religion Bee
Congratulations to the following students who placed in the 22nd Annual Fifth Grade Religion Bee:
Grand Prize - Blaise Fox
1st- Ronald Dang
2nd- Andrew Rhodes
3rd - Luke Campbell
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Delinquent Fees
All fees, including all tuition fees, lunch money, fines for lost or damaged books or library books, extended care, or any other fees required by Most Blessed Sacrament School, must be current.
MBS School reserves the right to withhold the administration of exams or testing and withhold records until all accounts are current or arrangements have been made with administration.
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Tuition
June 1, 2017 is the deadline for families opting to pay tuition in full. For families choosing to pay tuition monthly, it will be drafted from June through December and will resume February through May, for a total of 11 payments. Tuition will not be drafted in January.
Reminder: If
you have not turned in the 2017-2018 payment form, it is due immediately.
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Book Looks
For the 2017-2018 school year, our Book Looks (hand-made book covers) will be color-coded for subjects. These book covers are quite durable and can be machine washed. Following is a list of the colors that will coordinate with each subject.
Social Studies - yellow
Religion - purple
Math - blue
Science - green
Reading/Lit - red
English - orange
While purchasing Book Looks is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help your child with organization of supplies.
If you are interested in purchasing Book Looks, we are taking pre-orders. Please click here for the order form. *Please notice on the order form under your child's grade that only certain subjects are listed. These are the only subjects that have a hardback textbook that would need to be covered.
Orders will be accepted though Friday, May 19.
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School Supplies
2017-2018 School Year
MBS Home and School is pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase pre-packaged school supplies for the 2017-2018 school year. Supply bags containing the supplies will be delivered directly to the student’s classroom prior to the first day of school. Contact Paper rolls (grades 1-8) will also be delivered with supplies to the classroom if ordered.
Please read the information below carefully.
To place an order, fill out the attached form and return with check or money order to the school office by
FRIDAY, May 19th
. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Checks should be made payable to MBS Home and School Association. Do not send cash. School Supply lists will be available on the Home & School website should you need an additional copy.
We are in need of volunteers to help sort supplies and deliver them to the classrooms over the summer. If you would like to earn service hours over the summer, or know any middle school or high school students who would, please send your contact information to Sarah Rico at srico304@gmail.com. Sarah will be in touch when the sorting, bagging, and delivery dates have been set.
Thank you,
MBS H&S School Supplies Committee
Rebecca Miller (rmiller@mbsbr.org)
Trisha Bailey (trishad@cajunusa.com)
Sarah Rico (srico304@gmail.com)
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MBS Accelerated Reading (AR) Program for 2017-2018
The Accelerated Reader program provides students with an opportunity to practice reading skills and increase reading fluency and comprehension.
Each nine weeks students are expected to earn a certain number of points for each grade level by reading books and taking computerized tests on the books read. These points have been determined by recommendation from Renaissance Leaning, the developer of the Accelerated Reader program.
Students in grades 3-8 will receive a grade in reading based on the percentage of points earned during each nine weeks period. The grade will be recorded as one major test grade for the nine weeks period. Accelerated Reader is not mandatory in Kindergarten
–
2nd Grade. Students in Kindergarten
–
2nd Grade will participate in Accelerated Reader at the teacher
’
s discretion.
Click
here
for more information.
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MBS Summer Reading Program
Kindergarten and First Grade Summer Reading:
2nd -8th Grade Summer Reading:
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Summer Remediation Resources
If your child needs summer remediation or could benefit from summer tutoring, here are some resources. This is not an exhaustive list, but a guide to help you in your search.
Click here for more information.
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Reminder 0f 2017-2018 Uniform Policy
Just a reminder that 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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Jr. High Youth Night - May 21
All current 7th and 8th graders are invited to "Armed and Ready", a Jr. High Youth Night. This event will be held in the St. John Room on Sunday, May 21 from 4:30-8:00pm.
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Reading, Writing & Spelling Summer Program
Please see
flyer
for more information.
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Summer Handwriting Camps
See flyer for handwriting camps that are offered during the summer at PBS. They are open to all public and private students. Enrichment camps are available even if the child's handwriting is not horrible. Occupational Therapist, Cheryl Rudd provides one on one assistance for mastery and fine tuning as well as addresses fine motor and pencil grasp issues. Please see flyer for more information.
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Summer Softball
If you are an MBS parishioner 18 years or older, and interested in playing summer softball, click here for flyer with more information.
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MBS Church Events
Saturday, May 27 - Memorial Day Thank You - As we celebrate Memorial Day, we would like to thank all of our servicemen and women who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. Please join us for the 4:30pm mass on May 27. Our musical tribute begins at 4:00pm. All are invited to a reception immediately following mass.
Upcoming Events to Mark your Calendar:
Saturday & Sunday, August 26-27 - MBS Ministry Fair
Sunday, October 22 - MBS Outdoor Mass and Picnic
Sunday, November 19 - MBS Parish Thanksgiving Meal
Stay tuned for more details in the late summer and early fall.
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MBS Used Uniform Sale
The MBS Used Uniform Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 - 12:00 in the Ott Center. Now is the time to begin gathering and tagging your items that your children have outgrown, as well as make your shopping list for the next school year.
You may drop off your items Friday, June 2 from 1:00 - 3:00 in the Ott Center, or bring the morning of the sale labeled and ready to sell.
REMEMBER each item MUST have an envelope pinned to it with the following information written on the outside:
1. Your first and last name.
2. The size of the item.
3. The price that you are asking for the item.
This year we will only accept
OFFICIAL UNIFORM
, shorts, pants, jumpers, skirts, and skorts.
NO SHIRTS OR ITEMS WITH THE OLD LOGO WILL BE ACCEPTED
. Please be sure that your items are in good condition with no stains, holes, rips or tears please.
*******SHOPPERS****Please bring SMALL bills and change or plenty of checks since each seller is paid separately for their items.
*******SELLERS*****ALL UNSOLD ITEMS MUST BE CLAIMED BY 12:30 ON SATURDAY OR THEY WILL BE DONATED!
QUESTIONS?? EMAIL JENNY ORTEGO Jortego@mbsbr.org
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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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2017-18 School Calendar
August 7 - First Day of School for grades 1-8
September 4 - Labor Day Holiday
October 6-9 - Fall Holidays
November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Holidays
December
21 - January 2 - Christmas Holidays
January 15 - Martin Luther King Holiday
February 12-16 - Mardi Gras Holidays
March 30 - April 6 - Easter Holidays
May 23 - Last Day of School / Report Card Day
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Help Wanted
MBS Extended Care facility is looking for caring, compassionate Child Care Workers. We are looking to hire individuals ages 16 and over, to care for the children from
2:30- 5:30pm
Monday-
Friday
. We are committed to providing top quality care. If you are patient, caring and professional, please contact Sheena Gauthier at
225- 205 -1946
. This is a great job for students or anyone just needing a little part time job.
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School * 751-0273
8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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