Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
"Let Go & Let God"
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
August 22-28, 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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Principal's Message
This summer, I had the good fortune to watch several “old” 1940’s black
and white movies starring some of the great actresses of the past –
- Audrey Hepburn – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Katherine Hepburn – African Queen
- Ingrid Bergman – Casablanca
- Olivia de Havilland and Vivien Lee – Gone with the Wind
- Doris Day – Pillow Talk
These are just a few of my favorites. Favorites because the sets and
costumes were beautiful, the actresses possessed true and versatile talent,
the scripts were witty with no profanity and the plot allowed for the viewer to
use their imagination and fill in the blanks.
My favorite of these actresses has always been Audrey Hepburn as she
was beautiful inside and out and in her twilight years used her prestige and
star power to garner support for marginalized people. Recently, I ran
across the following quote from her and thought it profound.
“To have attractive lips, pronounce words of kindness.
To have beautiful eyes, look at what beautiful people have
in them.
To stay thin, share your meals with those who are hungry.
To have beautiful hair, let a child pass his hand through it
every day.
To have a beautiful maintenance, walk knowing that you’re
never alone, because those who love you and loved you
accompany you.
People, more than objects, need to be repaired, tended,
revived, claimed and saved: never reject anyone.
Think about it: if one day you need a hand helping, you will
find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you get older, you will realize that you have two hands,
one to help yourself, the other to help those who need it.”
Very wise words from a beautiful woman. Are you letting your light shine
by using your hands to help those in need? To repair and tend to the people around you? To accept and include others? I challenge you to
stretch out your hand to someone today.
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These dates do not reflect all of August/September dates. For a complete list of the entire month and other months, please visit the online
calendar
.
August 29 - 8:15 School Mass (Grades 1-8) / Beta Club Inductions / Dress Uniform / Flamingo Night
August 30 - Eighth Grade Caricature Drawing after school (email was sent)
September 2 - No School / Labor Day
September 6 - Shop with Scrip (see Home & School section) due
September 9 - 11 - Vision Screening (Grades K, 3, & 5)
September 10 - Progress Reports / Sub Orientation
September 11 - 16th - ASPIRE Interim Testing
September 12 - Eighth Grade Parent Meeting (Mandatory)
September 13 - Spirit Shirt Day
September 16 - Pop Top Judging
September 18 - Cane's Night (Market Street Location)
September 20 - PK-5 students Do NOT Attend School. Middle School Students attend. (Professional Development)
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Drama Play
Middle School Drama Play has been added to the calendar for October 7 at 6:30 in St. Ursula.
No Extended Care
Extended Care on Friday, October 18 has been canceled due to the Fair. Please make other arrangements.
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Girls' Basketball
We are still in need of a 7
th
and 8
th
grade girls’ basketball coach! If interested, please email
Nathan Butler
.
Parish Flag Football
Parish football registration is now open. Click
here
for the online registration form. Cash or check is the only form of payment accepted. Parish athletics is opened to any child in our church parish, regardless if he/she attends MBS. So, invite your neighbor to play! The more participation we have, the more teams we can form...the more fun we have.
Practices and games will be scheduled dependent upon number of players/teams and coaches.
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Breakfast Menu
- Monday... Pancakes, ham, fruit, milk/juice
- Tuesday.. Biscuit, Chicken patty, pears, jelly, milk/juice
- Wednesday...Waffles, cube cheese, fruit, milk/juice
- Thursday...Cereal, toast, fruit, milk/juice
- Friday...Biscuit, sausage, fruit, milk/juice
Lunch Menu
August lunch menu is posted. Click
Here
to view.
Note the "choice" options are listed along the bottom. Choice options begin in third grade.
Parents are Invited
Parents are invited to eat with their students in the cafeteria
after Labor Day
. Remember that adult lunches must be purchased with cash and not on the student's SchoolBucks account.
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Substitute Orientation
Do you want to substitute for our teachers when they are out? You can chose to get paid with money or service hours. No teaching experience required. Interested parents should attend the Sub Orientation on Tuesday, September 10th at 9am. Please email Miss Vonnie to RSVP at
VChiasson@mbsbr.org
Pelibots - Pelican Robotics
Pelibots, led by Kathy Gora, will begin next Tuesday, August 27 right after school. It will be on a first-come basis for 6,7,8 graders. The cost is $50 and classes will extend throughout the academic school year. Classes will be on Tuesdays, 2:50- 4:00.
Quiz Bowl - 5th thru 8th
Any 5th-8th grade student who wishes to participate in Quiz Bowl, please print, complete and send the following
form
to the office. Application deadline is Friday, August 30th. Tryouts will be held after school on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 3:10 – 4:15pm. Our 5/6 Quiz Bowl team placed third in last year's tournament. Our 7/8 Quiz Bowl team had the opportunity to compete on the regional, state, and national levels, which led to placing 8th in the NATION!
#PelicanProud
Password Passports
We are still waiting for one more textbook so that we can complete the Password Passports. As soon as they are ready, we will send them home with your child.
Flamingo Night
Join us for a fun night of music and volleyball when the teachers take on the Eighth Graders on Thursday, August 29. Doors open at 6pm for the anticipated "Flamingos" vs "Pelicans." Coin toss will be at 6:30. Donations will be collected at the door to support MBS CARES, a non-profit group designed to help teachers during unexpected crises throughout the year. Concessions (and pizza) will be available.
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PSR (Parish School of Religion)
The MBS School of Religious Education is in need of 3 more adult catechists for our elementary PSR program. At this time we are not able to offer Religious Education to several kindergarten students who are registered. If you feel called to be a catechist, please email Judy Carr at
mbspsr@gmail.com
Note from Father Blanchard
Recently I have been experiencing an increase in issues concerning my health. Therefore, I have requested to have a full assessment with the possibility of entering into an in-patient facility to regain better management of my health. Please keep me in your prayers. -Donald Blanchard
If you would like to send a card to Fr. Blanchard, you may send it to Church or School office and we will route it to him.
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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 church parish and 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 Church 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 child protection paperwork is time sensitive. If you began the process, but 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.
Please contact Mrs. Landry at 225-753-5526 or email
childprotection@mbsbr.org
for assistance in receiving the required paperwork or to check on your volunteer status.
Remember that Child Protection credentials allow the holder of these credentials the opportunity to chaperone/volunteer at MBS Parish and/or School. All credentialed adult volunteers must abide by the sign-up and confirmation process for each event.
Chaperone and Volunteer Requirements Agreement 2019-2020
Those adults who have completed the Safe Environment and Child Protection requirements and have been cleared to volunteer at MBS School must complete the Chaperone/Volunteer Requirements Agreement form each year prior to volunteering. The agreement form is an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of chaperones and volunteers. This form will stay in the child protection file and must be updated each school year. Please find the file
attached
for your convenience.
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Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
CLICK HERE
for August volunteer sign up. We rely on volunteers to help run the lunch line efficiently. Please consider volunteering and remember to log your hours on your Time & Talent card.
MBS Parish Fair
The MBS Parish Fair Committee is looking for volunteers to join our committee! We have several committee chairs looking for a co-chair to lend a hand or looking for a future chairperson to take over in the next year or two. (Reminder Fair Chairs receive 30 hours for Time & Talent.) We would love for you to be part of this great parish event! Email us at
mbsparishfair@gmail.com
Coke Tops
Our Coke Tops Bin is full from donations last year, but we still need help scanning the tops into our account. The coke tops can be sent home with your student and scanned with your phone at home. Time spent scanning count towards your Time and Talent hours. If you are interested, please contact Jeannine Naquin at
JRNaquin@gmail.com
or Kylie Ortego at
JROrtego@cox.net
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Shop with Scrip - ongoing school fundraiser
Quick Definition:
When you purchase gift cards online through
ShopWithScrip
, MBS automatically receives a rebate. The face value and the purchase price match on your end, and MBS benefits! Start Christmas shopping now!
Retailer Spotlight:
- Papa John's - MBS gets 9% back
- Bath & Body Works - MBS gets 12% back
- Old Navy - MBS receives 14%
All three are availalble as a ScripNow eCard, a reloadable card, and a physical gift card.
Have you signed up for our ShopWithScrip program? Go to www.shopwithscrip.com to sign up today (enrollment code: )! Sign up for PrestoPay to purchase and receive your ScripNow eCards instantly at any time. Our next physical card order will be placed on Friday, September 6th. Physical Card orders must be placed online. Payment must be made online via PrestoPay or turned into the school office by 3pm on 9/6.
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Caricatures
Caricatures will be drawn of each student on Friday, August 30th immediately following school. These drawings will be printed on the Eighth Grade T-shirt. Please contact Robyn Fox if your Eighth Grader has a conflict.
Parent Meeting
One eighth grade parent per family is required to attend the Eighth Grade Parent meeting on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 in the School Library. If anyone has a conflict, please reach out to Robyn Fox at
RobynFox@cox.net
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St. Michael the Archangel
Does your Eighth Grader want to "Walk with a Warrior" at St. Michael? Fall Shadow Days are
- September 12
- September 25
- October 1
- October 30
- November 6
Shadow Days run from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please contact SMHS as soon as possible to secure a spot. Priority registration is given to first time visitors. For more information, please contact Jackie Berthelot at
jberthelot@smhsbr.org -
(225) 753-9782 ext. 29
Catholic High School
Families interested in attending a Day Tour must schedule their visit in advance. The tours will last about an hour and a half. Day Tours are intended for small groups, so registration for a Day Tour is limited. Day tours options are as follows:
- September 10
- September 11
- September 17
- September 18
St. Joseph's Academy
Most Blessed Sacrament’s Spend the Day with St. Joseph’s Academy is Monday, October 21, 2019, beginning at 8 a.m.
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PLeier@mbsbr.org
by Wednesdays at 8am.
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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School * 751-0273
8033 Baringer Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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