Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
"Let Go & Let God"
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
February 14-21, 2019
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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In honor of Valentine’s Day, “Let’s Talk About Love.” Who remembers the first time they fell in love? Do you remember that heady feeling, that feeling as though you could walk on air, having goose bumps, a flutter in your tummy, or a rush of adrenaline? All of these physical and emotional responses to falling in love leave a strong imprint in our memory.
I remember my first love vividly. I was 13 years old and attending a supper banquet with my family where I was to help with a silent auction. When supper was served, I was last to the table and there was only one place left to sit. I sat down, looked to my left and immediately looked into the eyes of the most handsome boy I had ever seen. I remember an instant flutter in my stomach and goose bumps and the total inability to speak. The next thing I remember was him extending his hand and introducing himself and I thought I was going to just die. I think that was when I fell in love and I loved him for six years. The kicker is, we dated a few times over those years, but he never loved me.
How does our love of God compare to the love people have for each other? His love is very different from human love. God’s love is not reciprocal. Even if we turn away from Him, He loves us always and all of the time.
His love is not based upon physical or emotional responses. His love is unconditional, He doesn't love us because we're lovable or because we make Him feel good; He loves us because He is love. He created us to have a loving relationship with Him, and He sacrificed His own Son to restore that relationship.
While His love is not based upon physical or emotional responses, His unconditional love should give us a heady feeling, make us feel as though we could walk on air, give us goose bumps and cause our tummies to flutter. His love is true and pure and sacrificial – After all, “
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 and if that doesn’t give you goose bumps, nothing will.
Looking back to when I was 13, I sure am thankful to have experienced such a beautiful love with that handsome brown eyed boy, but now as an adult, I’d trade my first love if I had to choose him over the sacrificial love of God..when goose bumps really happen.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Important Dates for February
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February 15 - Spring Walk / Pep Rally (1:45pm) / Spirit shirt with uniform bottoms
February 18 - Pop Top Winners Free Dress / Bishop Ott Collection Begins
February 19 - Family Night
February 20 - Picture Day - Clubs and 8th Grade Graduation Pictures
February 21 - Mass 8:15am
February 21-22 - Beta Convention
February 24-March 1 - Book Fair
February 27 - 3rd Grade Retreat
February 28 - Mass 8:15am
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Pelican Fun Run
We have done a great job with our Pelican Fun Run. Over 85% of our students have either registered or pledged toward our overall $50,000 goal. It's not too late to register or pledge to meet our goal of 100%. We are $4K away from dunking Mrs. Gioe tomorrow at the Pep Rally (1:45pm).
Because of our hard work, we would like to invite all of our students to accessorize tomorrow for the Fun Run. Students may wear their Spirit Shirt and uniform bottoms with accessories. Suggestions are below:
* Have face stickers or paint (No Full-Face Paint).
* Color their hair with Hairspray.
* Wear any kind of socks and athletic shoes.
* May have tutu's over uniform bottoms.
* May wear sunglasses and hats during the race.
Pelican Fun Run Schedule
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8:45 - 2nd and 3rd grade
10:00 - 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
12:00 - PK, K & 1st grade
1:00 - 4th and 5th grade
1:45 - Pep Rally
Dismissal from Classrooms. Buses will be running. Extended care available.
Thank for your support and see you tomorrow,
Pelican Fun Run Team
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ATHLETICS:
Thursday, Feb. 14- Sunday, Feb. 17:
- 6th, 7th and 8th grade varsity boys' basketball teams will participate in the St. Jude Tournament. Best of luck to our Pelican Boys' Basketball Teams!!
Friday, Feb. 15:
- Spring Pep Rally- Recognize Boys' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Track and Volleyball
Saturday, Feb. 16:
- Boys' Basketball Varsity Games @ ACMS. Tip off times are: 6th @ 9:45AM, 7th @ 10:30AM and 8th @ 11:30AM.
Sunday, Feb. 17:
- 4th Grade Boys' Basketball Kids vs. Parents game @ MBS. Tip off time is 6PM.
Tuesday, Feb. 19:
- MBS FAMILY NIGHT- NO PRACTICES OR GAMES
Wednesday, Feb. 20:
- 6th JV Boys' Basketball Game @ OLOM-Blue. Tip off time is 5:45PM.
Thursday, Feb. 21:
- Boys' Basketball Home Games. 6th Varsity vs. St. George- Green @ 5:45PM, 7th Varsity vs. St. George-Green @ 6:30PM and 7/8 JV vs. St. Aloysius-Blue @ 7:30PM.
Friday, Feb. 22:
- Boys' Basketball Home Games. 6th JV vs. St. Jude @ 6PM, 7/8th JV vs. St. George- Green @ 6:45PM.
GO PELICANS!!
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Joyfully serving God’s family in our community!
MBS 3rd Grade students are collecting toiletry items to benefit
the homeless men, women and children served by the
Bishop Ott Shelter
, a ministry of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The collection will run from Monday-Monday, February 18 – 25, 2019.
We are asking all of our school students to bring
unopened
small size items such as
bars of soap, shampoo, deodorants, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, etc.
We will also accept
unopened
hotel toiletry items if families have them from traveling.
Let us bring a
Harvest of Blessings
as we cultivate this kindness
toward our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in need!
“Whatsoever you do to the least of My people, that you do unto Me.”
(cf. Matthew 24:40)
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The fair will be held in the Most Blessed Sacrament School Library from
Monday, February 25 - Thursday, February 28 during school hours and Friday, March 1 until 12:30
. Most Blessed Sacrament School and Parish families are also invited to attend on
Sunday, February 24 after all Masses from 9:00-1:30.
Please contact
Jenny Ortego
,
Most Blessed Sacrament School Librarian
, at
JOrtego@mbsbr.org
with any questions you may have.
Book Fair Volunteer opportunities are available
. Click the following link to sign up:
Click the link to access the Most Blessed Sacrament School Book Fair Page.
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Lunch Menu
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
Sign up for February using the link below:
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Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the Knights of Columbus free throw District Competition. These students will compete at the Regional Competition at the end of the month.
10 year old girl -
Caroline Fauveau
10 year old boy -
Taylor Tunnard
12 year old girl -
Ellory White
13 year old boy -
Anthony Distefano
14 year old girl -
Megyn Gauthier
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Carpool Reminders:
Please be attentive during carpool and remember that cell phones are prohibited!
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Reminder to 8th Grade Parents:
The end of the year field trip is one of the highlights of our students 8th grade year. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Please be aware that each parent attending MUST be child protection certified. To begin this process, please contact Mrs. Roslyn Landry at
childprotection@mbsbr.org
or call her at 225-753-5526 to ensure you have the correct paperwork.
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Sports Pictures Needed
We are in need of sports pictures for the yearbook. If you have any to share, please submit to Mrs. Accardo at baccardo@mbsbr.org. Thank you!
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Knights of Columbus - "Catholic School Tuition Lottery Program"
CLICK HERE
for a letter form the Louisiana State Council of the Knights of Columbus regarding their new program that helps pay for a child's Catholic school tuition.
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LSU Summer Camps
LSU Pre-College Programs offers exciting courses and camps in arts, humanities, science, and math, all designed for your Tiger!
CLICK HERE
for a flyer with additional information.
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Catholic High Summer Programs
Here are helpful links for 2019 Summer at CHS:
· Summer at CHS Website information (includes registration link and brochure):
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St. Joseph's Academy Summer Program
SJA is gearing up for their 2019 Sizzling Summer Program for rising 3
rd
– 8
th
grade girls.
Please see www.sizzlingsummer.org for the exciting opportunities offered on the SJA campus during the month of June.
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St. Michael's Summer Camp
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Office of Child Protection
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According to the Safe Environment Policy mandated by the Diocese of Baton Rouge,
all school volunteers/school ministry volunteers/chaperones
must complete a mandatory background check and child protection training. Please note that MBS School child protection requirements are not the same as MBS Parish. Therefore if you are compliant for the Parish, you are not automatically compliant for the School, and vice versa. It is important to remember the paperwork is time sensitive. If you began the process and did not complete all the steps in a timely manner, you may have to resubmit the paperwork. Many files have been archived due to inactivity, and/or files not being updated. Call Mrs. Landry at 225-753-5526 or email
childprotection@mbsbr.org
for assistance.
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School * 751-0273
8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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