Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
"Let Go & Let God"
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
November 2-9, 2017
School Hours: 7:25 am - 2:45 pm with assembly beginning at
7:45 am and carpool ending at 3:10 pm
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Last weekend, MBS Parish celebrated the return of our Parish Fair – "Back to the Fair". By all accounts, the fair was a smashing success. The weather and fellowship were heaven sent. I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone who made the fair part of their weekend plans. As mentioned in the fair prayer, "Where two or more gather, He is in our midst". This was certainly the case last weekend.
The word gratitude has been on my mind. While reading an online website (ibelieve.com) the other night, I came across this article;
“How do you encourage gratitude in your home - ideas for instilling thankfulness in children”.
Basically, it is through guided prayer as a family. Prayer must be daily and it must be intentional. Below are suggestions.
1. Sunday: A Family Prayer to Set an Example for Our Children
2. Monday: A Family Prayer to Grow in Thankfulness in All Circumstances
3. Tuesday: A Prayer for Our Family to Know God’s Character
4. Wednesday: A Prayer for Our Family to Notice God’s Good Works
5. Thursday: A Family Prayer for Bold Witness
6. Friday: A Prayer for Our Family to Fight Sin with Thankfulness
7. Saturday: A Prayer of Gratitude for Family
Join us by following the prayer suggestions above and in fostering the attitude of gratitude in our children.
In Christ,
Cheri Gioe
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Important Dates for November
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October 31 - November 6
- Sweet Dreams Collection
November 3
- MBS Jersey Day with Uniform Bottoms / Shop with Script Orders Due
November 5
- MBS Parish Blood Drive
November 6 & 7
- Free Dress for Winning Tuna Challenge (See
Free Dress Guidelines
in the MBS Student Handbook)
November 7
- Beta Club Meeting 7:10am in St. Ursula
November 9
- School Mass 8:15am
November 10
- Spirit Shirt Day with Uniform Bottoms
November 11
- Beta Club District Rally
November 14
- World Day / Progress Reports
November 15
- AR Free Sock/Shoe Day
November 16
- School Mass 8:15am
November 17
- Grandparent's Day (Students wear "Sunday Best" Attire) / 11:30am Dismissal
November 20-24
- Thanksgiving Holidays
November 28
- 2nd Grade Retreat / "I Give Catholic"
November 29
- Winter Open House
November 30
- School Mass 8:15am
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MBS Jersey Day - Friday, November 3
SHOW YOUR MBS SPIRIT!!!
MBS Jersey Day is a day for students to wear an MBS Jersey, MBS athletic shirt, or
MBS spirit shirt with uniform bottoms.
Non-MBS attire is not allowed, and this is not a Student Council sponsored event.
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Sweet Dreams Collection - Ends November 6
MBS 4th graders are sponsoring their 8th annual Sweet Dreams Collection, to provide for the needs of the homeless at the St. Vincent de Paul Women and Children's Shelter. From October 31-November 6, students may bring items in bags or boxes, for transporting to the shelter.
Items needed are
: baby shampoo and detangling conditioner, baby lotion, baby powder, adult shampoo/conditioner, soap, wet wipes, new children's socks, disposable diapers, disposable juice cups, and instant fruit drink mix.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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Grandparent's Day - Friday, November 17
Grandparent's Day activities are as follows:
9:00-9:45am
- K-4th Grade Classroom Visits/Activities
9:45-10:00am
- Refreshments (Gym)
10:00-10:30am
- 7th Grade Presentation of the Rosary (Gym)
10:45-11:30am
- 5th-8th Grade Classroom Visits
11:30am
- Checkout from Classroom
*Photographs by Barberito* (Gym)
This will be a half day for all students. Hopefully it will allow grandparents more time to visit with their grandchildren and family.
Please note that if you only have grandchildren in K-4th, and you do not want to attend the reception in the gym, you may check out your grandchild after the classroom visit. If you only have grandchildren in 5th-8th, you may come to MBS for 9:45am.
Reminder: Students are to wear "Sunday Best" Attire
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iGive Catholic - Tuesday, November 28
iGiveCatholic is a giving day for the Catholic community. On
Tuesday November 28
, MBS Parish and School will be participating.
Our “aging” MBS Catholic School campus is raising funds for courtyard renovations in serious need of capital improvements and repairs, and "well worn" classroom furnishings. In addition, MBS social responsibility outreach to the poor, to victims of natural disasters, and to other emergencies are always before us. Please know of our gratitude for your generous assistance. More information to come.
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Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering to serve in our cafeteria, please sign up using the link below. This link also includes information and important reminders when volunteering.
*
*Please remember that your Child Protection Certification must be completed prior to volunteering.**
For November cafeteria sign up, please click
here
.
THANK YOU BUNCHES FOR HELPING WITH THE LUNCHES!!!
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Did you know that our cafeteria serves breakfast?
Breakfast is served until 7:40am and any interested student may participate in the breakfast program.
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Click
here
to pay your fees online.
Click
here
for the November Menu.
Individual Meal Prices
Breakfast - $1.80
Breakfast Reduced - $0.30
Lunch - $2.95
Lunch Reduced - $0.40
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November Fees (17 days)
Breakfast - $30.60
Breakfast Reduced - $5.10
Lunch - $50.15
Lunch Reduced - $6.80
Adult Lunch - $5.00
Extras - $0.60 - $2.25
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From the Office of Child Protection:
Parents,
I
n order to volunteer at MBS School, the school child protection process must be completed. This includes four parts-a completed volunteer application, certificate of completion of online training, signatory page from the Code of Ethics, and a fingerprint background check.
Please note that if you have been deemed compliant with the Parish for scouts, sports (grades k-4), etc. you are
NOT
compliant with the school child protection process until you have completed the fingerprint background check. The fingerprint background check is an extra step required to volunteer in a school. The paperwork for the fingerprint background check is available through my office.
If you have any questions concerning your compliance, please contact Beverly Peterson at
bpeterson@mbsbr.org
or at
225-753-5526
. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
Parents, please do not go to the state police to be fingerprinted without the necessary paperwork to have the proper background check run.
Beverly Peterson
Child Protection Site Coordinator
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Kindness Rocks!!
Thanks to everyone for a successful Red Ribbon Week!!
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Tuna Challenge
MBS and SJV students met with Mike Manning, an MBS parishioner and former school parent, who is the Director of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Mr. Manning awarded the TUNA Trophy to MBS school and congratulated both schools for taking this challenge to feed the hungry of the Baton Rouge area so seriously. Between the two schools,
1.25 TONS of tuna
were collected and this will go a long way to feed the hungry.
SJV has promised to “get us next year” and win this challenge NEXT YEAR. The spirit of healthy competition is alive and well and we look forward to the Great Tuna Challenge with SJV next year.
Thank you to everyone who made this such a successful service activity for our school!
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Thank You!!
Thank you to
6th grade students and families
for your contributions of cookies that were sent to the Old Jefferson Community Center. The residents and children all enjoyed the baked goods that families provided as part of the 6
th
grade retreat. The cookie party was successful and enjoyable for both the students and the residents. A special thank you to
Mrs. Rabalais
for helping make this event possible.
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Yearbook Photos Needed!!
If you have any FALL SPORTS photos or FAIR photos for our school yearbook, please contact Bonnie Accardo at baccardo@mbsbr.org. Thank you!!
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Reminder: Shop with Script Due Date - November 3
See
flyer
for more information.
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Catholic High School Open House - November 9
Young men in grades 6-8 and their parents are invited to the Open House at Catholic High School on November 9. Tours begin at 4:30 p.m.
For additional information, regarding these events or the admissions process, please visit the Catholic High School website at
www.catholichigh.org.
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Advent Reflection - Wednesday, November 15
Join us for an Evening of Reflection for Adults to prepare our hearts for the upcoming season! Please click
here
for more information. RSVP deadline is November 10.
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St. Michael High School Cheerleading Camp - Saturday, November 18
Click
here
for a flyer with registration and payment information.
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St. Joseph's Academy Holiday Volleyball Camp
The camp is open to any girl in the 4th-8th grade.
Session 1 - December 21-22
Session 2 - December 28-29
See
flyer
for more information.
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Hi MBS Families!
Since we are officially in the sugar coma season, I have sent home a couple resources with your students. As a part of our 5-2-1-0+10 program, this month at school we will be focusing on the “2, 1, and 0” which stands for 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour or more of physical activity, and 0 sweetened drinks.
The Red Stick Farmer’s market is open most Saturday’s downtown from 8-1
2pm. This is a super fun and healthy event for the family. They have over 50 member farmers with a variety of locally grown products including fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, artisan breads, homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese, native plants, herbs, and specialty food items.
Fun
r
un’s are a fun way to get the whole family moving! Baby Steps Fun Run is November 18
th
at Lamar Dixon and the Jingle Bell Fun Run and 5K is December 1
st
downtown.
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Paving the Future - Brick Campaign
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Click
here
to visit the Home & School Website.
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School * 751-0273
8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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