Dragon Tales 9/11/20 - Please Read - Important Information Included

Friday, September 11, 2020

Principal's Message

In March of 2019 I attended a retreat at

St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington. If you have never been, I suggest you make the trip one day and attend Mass. During the retreat I stumbled across a book of quotes, that as a parent, really resonated with me. Today, I was reminded of one of the quotes and I hope it speaks to you as it did to me. “Love must be able to say ”No” as well as “Yes” and even to seem unloving if, in the end, that is for the other’s betterment.”

Ironically, this quote was in the book titled, In the Midst of Chaos, Peace by Sister Wendy Beckett. I try to never underestimate the divine wisdom of the Holy Spirit and I give thanks for reminders like this, that the Holy Spirit is always guiding us and knows what we need.

Mrs. Fontenot

Principal

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bus Update

The bus system will now be able to transport 52 students (75% capacity) on each bus. Please remind your children to wear their masks and sit with their siblings when possible. This increased capacity on the bus also increases the risk of exposure on the bus. Parents should weigh their options and choose which option is best for their family. St. George will continue to run the three carpool lines so that parents have a choice for transportation.

EBRPSS has determined that all students who were previously riding a St. George bus this year will continue to have service as of September 14th. According to EBRPSS, pick up and drop off times might need to be adjusted, but the buses will ride their routes and have space for the students that have been receiving service.

VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT!!

Deadline to complete certification extended to

Wednesday, September 16th

HERE is a link to the Diocesan Child and Youth Protection website with the certification information.

RETURNING VOLUNTEERS must update their certification by watching the new online video entitled Serving Vulnerable Populations and sign a new Code of Ethics Acknowledgement Form.

NEW VOLUNTEERS must complete all requirements, including a background check.

Please return all hard copies to the attention of Susan Giles in the main school office. Emailed paperwork cannot be accepted.

CLUB NEWS

Save the Date to Register for

Dragon Hearts Club

and Divine Mercy Girls

What is Dragon Hearts Club?

Dragon Hearts Club is a service club for girls in grades Kindergarten - 5th which was started at St. George School in 2017. Our motto is “Do small things with great love” from Saint Teresa. We are focused on friends, having fun while serving others and learning about our Catholic faith.

What is Divine Mercy Girls?

Middle school girls (grades 6-8) may join the Divine Mercy Girls and participate in more hands-on service projects in and for our community.

Registration for 2020-2021

Registration opens September 14^th. The link to register will be provided in next week’s Dragon Tales newsletter and St. George School social media.

Tentative Plan for 2020-2021

Plans for this year will look different than in the past, but we will still find ways to “do small things with great love!” Some of our plans until we can meet in person include service projects to be completed home with your families such as:

· Making meals and cards for members of our parish in need

· “Letters of Love” for homebound, nursing home patients and Angola inmates

· Pen Pal & Prayer Partner program with other Dragon Hearts members

We are working on many more ways we can serve and will offer other activities and events as they become available. We will plan after school monthly meetings again as extra-curricular activities start back up at St. George School.

FUNDRAISERS

Please check out these other fundraising opportunities!

Fundraising Form

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