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DragonTales
Weekly Newsletter
October 12, 2017
Parent -Teacher conferences, this Friday and next Monday, are some of the most important days of the school year. Your child's education is a partnership between parents, teachers - and students.
We see more and more newspaper articles stating that students are not prepared for college. The feedback that I receive from our Catholic High Schools and other high schools that our St. George students are very well prepared for high school.
St. George students are well prepared for high school - and beyond - because of the solid foundation they receive at St. George. Elementary schools really are the foundation of education and if students do not have a solid foundation after 8th grade, they will not be prepared for advanced math or science classes or challenging literature classes in high school or college.
We are building a foundation with your children. A solid foundation built today means better building blocks can be added in the future. It is important that we do the small things to create that solid foundation:
- Check homework to make sure it is complete;
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Make sure that your children know the basics in math and grammar;
- Make school and schoolwork a priority: do not use conference days as vacation time or pull your children out of school for extended weekends or vacation time;
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Be supportive of teachers and work with them to ensure kids are doing what they are supposed to do;
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Make school work a priority over extracurricular activities. These activities are great but schoolwork should come first.
If we stick to our standards - both at school and at home - our kids will be beneficiaries in the long run. They will build a future with confidence because of that solid foundation.
God Bless you and your family!
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
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Friday, October 13
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DK/K - 5th Gr. Parent Teacher Conferences
No School Grades DK/K - 5th
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Monday, October 16
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6th - 8th Gr. Parent Teacher Conferences
No School Grades 6th - 8th
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| Wednesday, October 18 |
AR Awards - Superior 2nd - 5th
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| Thursday, October 19 |
AR Awards - Honors All Grades
AR Awards - Superior 6th - 8th
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| Friday, October 20 |
School Liturgy, 8:00am
Academic & Behavior Awards
Retreat - 3rd Grade
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| Tuesday, October 24 |
4th Grade Class Mass, 8:00am
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| Wednesday, October 25 |
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Grandparents Day ~ Friday November 10 ~ Save The Date
- A packet is being sent home with your youngest/only child today, Thursday, October 12th. It contains 3 invitations for Grandparents Day, which is Friday November 10th, 2017.
- Please mail or hand-deliver these invitations to Grandparents or Special Friends.
- The invitations contain all of the information needed regarding times and parking. Additional invitations are available in the office if needed.
- Again this year, you will be given an opportunity to purchase a special photography session with your child(ren) and their grandparents from Barberito Photography. Information regarding this special photography session is included in the packet.
Volunteers and golf carts needed for Grandparents Day event:
- There is a need for parents/friends to donate their golf cart and also for volunteers to drive the golf carts during our Grandparents Day event.
- Many volunteer opportunities are available. If you would like to assist on this special day, please email Jenny Allen ([email protected]), Home and School Association Special Events Coordinator.
- Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to hosting our grandparents and special friends on November 10th!
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- October cafeteria payments are due now. All school meal payments are due in advance. Please remember to send extra funds for seconds and extra items.
- October Lunch prices are: Full price $61.95, Reduced price - $8.40
- October Breakfast prices are: Full price - $37.80, Reduced price - $6.30
- www.myschoolbucks.com
- Monitor your students' cafeteria purchases with an online account
- Set up alerts and make payments by credit card or bank draft
- It's not necessary to make payments in order to set up an account.
- You may send check or cash payments to school.
*Please note that according to the LA. School Food Service Policy Guidance Manual,
outside restaurant food, soft drinks, and candy are not allowed in the school cafeteria.
Your compliance is appreciated.
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ATHLETIC DRAGON NOTES
Unsafe Behavior at St. George Games -
Parents, please help us make SGS athletic games a fun and safe environment for our players and fans. If you see any behavior that is creating a hazard please inform someone from administration or an athletic board member.
Specific examples of dangerous behavior that are not allowed:
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Children sitting on top of closed bleachers in the gym
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Children playing under bleachers
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Sideline throwing of balls
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Children/Fans exiting the gym and roaming the campus
A big thank you to the Corsten Family for donating tents to the Athletic Association! They are providing welcome shade in the stands during football games.
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St. George Catholic School
Performing Arts Department
Presents
SGS Winter Follies ~
It's An Emoji World!
Show Dates: January 13 and 14, 2018
AUDITIONS:
Vocal, Monologue, Dance ~ Sunday, October 22
Instrumental Auditions will be in early December, date TBA.
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THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS Volume 1 has been created as a tribute to those men and women whose friendship with Christ transformed not only their lives, but also the world. We will look at the lives of Michelangelo, G.K. Chesterton, St. John H. Newman, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Francis of Assisi.
Please come join us:
- Sunday, October 15th, as we learn about JOHN HENRY NEWMAN.
- 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Office
- For more information, contact Karen Fawley, karenf@st-george.org
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Baton Rouge Catholic High School Open House Information
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Catholic High School
Who: 8th
grade young men and their parents
What:
Information Night
When:
October 15,
7 - 9 PM
Where: Catholic High School Gym
Who: 6-8 grade young men and their parents
What: Open House
When: November 9
Tours begin at 4:30 PM
Where:
Catholic High School
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St. Joseph's Academy
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Who: 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and their parents
What: Open House
When: Thursday, 10/19/17
4:30 to 7 PM
Where: St. Joseph's Academy
For more information, Admissions Director
225-388-2243
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St. Michael
The Archangel
Who:
6th, 7th & 8th grade students and parents
What: Open House When:
Thursday, 10/26/17
Where: St. Michael High
We invite students from
St. George to visit at
6:30 PM
. If this time is not convenient for your family, feel free to join us anytime between
4:30 -7:00 PM
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