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FAIR HOLIDAY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Fair Holiday, October 16th, will remain a school holiday for St. George. Please plan accordingly.
Principal's Message
The parable in the Gospel of Matthew from last Sunday was the story of the worker who was satisfied with his wages until he heard the others getting the same wage for less work. As I listened to the words in the homily explain that the workers were guilty of envy and jealousy, I contemplated how this parable relates to life today. I instantly paralleled the parable to the effects of social media on our children and adults. How often are we satisfied with where we are in life and what we have and then we see something on social media that stirs up envy and jealousy in us, just like the worker in the parable. He was fine until he heard/saw what everyone else was getting. 
Children are not emotionally or socially ready to deal with this type of envy and jealousy. They often do not even understand what they are feeling and what is causing these feelings. In some cases, this emotional immaturity to deal with all they are exposed to turns into depression when it occurs daily. Take the initiative and look at how/where your children are spending their time on social media. Talk to them about jealousy and envy and teach them how to work through these feelings. 

Mrs. Fontenot
Principal
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Safety Reminders
For the safety of all students and employees, please adhere to the below safety reminders:

  • Carpool drivers, please DO NOT pass busses in the bus lane.

  • Bus riders must wear their mask the whole time while on the bus. Please remind your bus rider to wear their mask on the bus.

  • If you (or someone in your family) have been exposed to COVID or tested positive, do not enter the school office. You may call ahead and we can arrange for items to be exchanged outdoors.
ACT Aspire Interim/Periodic Assessment Testing Purpose

ACT Aspire Interim/Periodic Assessments are given twice a year in grades 3rd - 8th. 

ACT Aspire Interim Assessments are used for internal data ONLY to:
  • Generate data to drive instruction and learning
  • Gauge how well students are progressing towards meeting academic standards
  • Help students prepare for ACT Aspire Summative Assessment in the Spring (Summative results are distributed to families)

Picture Retake Day - Wednesday, September 30

For new students, students who missed picture day and students wishing to retake their school picture, Barberito Photographers will be on campus Wednesday, September 30th. Girls in grades PreK - 5th must wear their white blouse under their jumper.

Students wishing to retake their school picture must bring a note from their parent authorizing the picture retake.
 
Parents who have not received the link to view/order their student's school picture should contact Barberito Photographers at Contact@barberitophotographers.com.
 
  •  Please let Barberito Photographers know the school, student's name and grade. Also include a good contact phone number and email in case there are any additional questions or concerns.
 
School Lunch News

Follow the Child Nutrition Program on Instagram at diobr_childnutrition or visit the website.


Faculty Directory
Need to find a teacher's email address to report a student absence or for other reasons?

Please find the Faculty Directory in the RenWeb app and in the RenWeb Parent Portal.

District Code: SGCS-LA
App: School -> Directory -> School
Online Parent Portal: School -> Directory -> Staff

We apologize that there is not a way to email all teachers at one time. Parents may choose to create a group email of their child's teachers for ease and convenience.

CLUB NEWS

Saturday, September 26th
Deadline to Register / Order T-shirt for
Dragon Hearts Club
and Divine Mercy Girls

Find details, register your daughter,
order a t-shirt
and pay dues HERE
FUNDRAISERS
Parent Club - Called To Be A Mom
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