Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
"Let Go & Let God"
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
August 2-9, 2018
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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How many of you have ever wished upon a Dandelion? As a child, my sister and I would roam around the pasture across the street from our house looking for these special flowers. Once found, we’d each snatch one up and see who could blow all of the leaves off in one breath.
There are several legends associated with the Dandelion. Three of my favorite follow.
o Legend has it that if you can blow all of the seeds off of a Dandelion with one single breath, then the person you love will love you back.
o Dandelion seeds will carry your thoughts and dreams to loved ones when you blow them into the air.
o Dandelions are also known as “Shepherd’s clock” since the flowers open shortly after first light and close again at dusk.
Thinking about the “Shepherd’s Clock” we are entering the “dusk” of summer and it is now time to return to school. This summer has been very busy and one of great progress for MBS School. While our courtyard revision is not quite complete, we are ready for our students to return.
This year last year’s school theme of
Cultivating Kindness
continues with the focus being on the
Blessings
that
Kindness
brings – hence our theme
“
Cultivate Kindness – Harvest Blessings
.”
Our scripture verse for the year is John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches.” Our theme and scripture reminds us that we, through Christ, provide blessings to others.
Now, back to Dandelions. As an adult, I am still infatuated with Dandelions and often find myself walking out of the way to pluck a Dandelion from the Earth and blow its leaves as hard as I can. Imagining that I have a Dandelion at this very moment, I am wishing that this thought and dream makes its way to each of you; “Be the reason someone smiles each and every day.
Cultivate Kindness and Harvest Blessings
in all that you do.” Let’s have the best year yet!
God Bless,
Cheri M. Gioe, Principal
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Important Dates for August
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August 6
- Meet and Greet 3-5pm
August 8
- First Day of School (No Buses)
August 15
- Feast of the Assumption Mass 8:10am
August 20
- Back to School Night 6:00pm
August 22
- School Pictures
August 23
- Mass 8:10am
August 30
- Mass 8:10am
August 31
- Flamingo Night 6:30pm
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Meet and Greet (All Families-All Students) - August 6
Teacher Meet and Greet is scheduled for Monday, August 6 from 3-5pm. This MBS tradition is a great time to visit with friends, find out who your teachers will be and visit with faculty and staff. Class lists will be posted on classroom doors for 3pm.
This year the MBS Home and School Association will be serving snowballs.
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First Day of School - August 8
The first day of school is August 8.
Morning Arrival
- Carpool starts at 7:20am. Parents may park and walk students to their classroom on the first day of school only.
Reminder that there are
NO BUSES
on August 8.
Afternoon Dismissa
l - Parents are asked to please park in the front lot and at 2:45 you may report to your child/children's classroom to sign out the student.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Breakfast To Go
New to MBS this fall – Breakfast to Go! Grab and go breakfast will be available in the Bishop Ott Center for a minimal charge starting at 7am for before care students and at 7:20 for carpool students, ending at 7:45am. Breakfast costs will be charged to your food and nutrition account.
The menu will include items such as, sausage, chicken, and ham biscuits, fresh fruit, French toast sticks, mini pancakes, cereal, yogurt, waffles, milk and juice. Don’t let your children start the day without brainpower, get them a grab and go breakfast at MBS.
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Breakfast To Go Menu
Monday - MBS Confetti Pancakes:
confetti pancakes, ham, fruit of the day, apple juice/fruit juice/orange juice
Tuesday - MBS Chicken Biscuit:
chicken tenders, homemade biscuit, fruit of the day, apple juice/fruit juice/orange juice
Wednesday - MBS Dutch Waffle:
Dutch waffle, cheese cubes,fruit of the day, apple juice/fruit juice/orange juice
Thursday - MBS Homemade Breakfast Pizza:
homemade breakfast pizza, fruit of the day, apple juice/fruit juice/orange juice
Friday - MBS Sausage Biscuit:
chicken sausage patty, homemade biscuit,fruit of the day, apple juice/fruit juice/orange juice
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Parents (adults only) are welcome to join their child for lunch beginning September 4.
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Summer Reading and Workbooks
Just a reminder about the mandatory summer workbook and mandatory summer reading assignment. The Summer Reading lists can be found on the MBS website at
www.mbsbr.org
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Uniform Policy
The uniform policy is located in our 2018-2019 Parent/Student Handbook which can be accessed on the MBS website under the Parent tab. Please be reminded that shoes must be athletic shoes that are black, navy, white or gray or a combination of those colors (NO PATTERNS). Laces must be the same color as the predominate color of the shoe. Three quarter or high top athletic shoes are not acceptable. A good rule of thumb is, when in doubt ask before you purchase.
The official uniform vendors are Inkas and School Time.
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LA Arts
If your child is interested in participating in LA Arts, formerly known as Drama Kids, please
CLICK HERE
for flyer with more information.
Registration begins August 7 and classes begin August 30.
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Picnic
Challenge and Conquest is hosting a "Welcome to MBS Picnic" for kindergartners and their parents and teachers.
CLICK HERE
for a flyer with more information.
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Barberito Photography will be on campus two days this fall and would like volunteers to help with the pictures:
- Fall Pictures - Wednesday, August 22
- Grandparent's Day Pictures - Friday, November 16
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Office of Child Protection
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According to policy mandated by the Diocese of Baton Rouge, all school volunteers must complete a mandatory background check and child protection training. If you are planning on volunteering or attending a field trip during the 2018-2019 school year, now is the time to work through the child protection process. Call Mrs. Landry at 225-751-5867 or email
childprotection@mbsbr.org
for assistance.
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Mrs. Frances Avery, our school nurse is available to address our students’ health and safety needs. Mrs. Avery will be in the school office beginning on July 30 from 12-2. She will be available to receive any medicines or answer any questions you might have. Please drop any necessary medicines off to her during the week prior to school beginning. DO NOT send medicine to school with your children on the first day. In addition, children known to have allergies or illnesses that come to school the first day without having visited with Mrs. Avery, may be sent home. With our nurse comes new policies and procedures that have been adopted to protect our students. Full parental cooperation is expected.
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2018-19 School Calendar
August 8
- First Day of School for grades 1st-8th
September 3
- Labor Day Holiday
October 29
- Fall Break
November 19-23
- Thanksgiving Holidays
December 20 - January 2
- Christmas Holidays (December 20-21 Contingency Days)
January 21
- Martin Luther King Holiday
March 4-8
- Mardi Gras Holidays
April 19-26
- Easter Holidays
May 22
- Last Day of School
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School * 751-0273
8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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