Dragon Tales 9/23/2021

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Important Dates

Hurricane Make-Up Days Announced

The following days are added to the school calendar as hurricane make-up days:

Friday, October 22 (Early Dismissal - 11:00 am)

Bag lunch will be served
No After Care Service Provided

Monday, January 3

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Parents, please make note of the upcoming No EBR Bus Service Days:

Friday, October 8

Monday, October 11

September Stewardship Project - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

September Stewardship Project

Dragons for St. Jude "Socking It to Childhood Cancer"

Until Wednesday,

September 29th

St. George School is dedicating the September Stewardship Project to

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Help us "sock it to childhood cancer"

by donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

Silly Sock Day - Wednesday, September 29

Students who donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will sign their class poster and are invited to wear silly socks to school on Wednesday, September 29th. Students are invited to join in the "Socking it to Childhood Cancer Walk" in the courtyard on Wednesday, September 29 during morning arrival.

Thank you for helping St. George School "sock it to childhood cancer"!

National Anthem Auditions - Friday, September 24

To our SGS vocalists who would like to deliver a powerful rendition of the National Anthem:

Your chance is here! The SGS Performing Arts Department in conjunction with the SGS Athletic Department will hold auditions for soloists to sing the National Anthem at St. George home game sporting events and other school events throughout the school year.

Auditions are open to all SGS students in grades 5 thru 8. A specific number of audition slots will be offered and filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Students selected will be assigned an event at which to perform by an impartial selection process.

Audition Guidelines

A capella version (no pre-recorded background music).
The Star Spangled Banner, first full verse, memorized.
Must deliver a clear, consistent, and correct lyrical performance.
Must sing on pitch and remain in the same key throughout song.
Singers must have proper microphone technique.

Auditions will be held on Friday, September 24, from 3:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location on SGS Campus, TBA. Watch for an email with more details.

Questions regarding the SGS National Anthem Auditions? Please email Mrs. Jan Dupre, Performing Arts Director, jan.dupre@sgschoolbr.org, or call (225) 293-1298.

ST. GEORGE BEGINNER BAND NOW ENROLLING

SGS Beginner Band NOW ENROLLING!

Beginner Band Parents Meeting

Monday, September 27, 7:00 p.m.

SGS Cafeteria (Masks Required; Please, Parents Only)

For the Parents of Beginner Band Students - Students in grades 4 thru 8 are eligible to join the SGS Band.

Join us for this informative meeting and learn about the exciting opportunities that await your child as a member of the St. George School Band.

For questions about the St. George Instrumental Music Department, please contact Mrs. Jan Dupre, (225) 293-1298 or email jan.dupre@sgschoolbr.org

Child Nutrition Program Notes

All students will be eligible for free lunch this school year

Please note:

Child Nutrition Program policy is that extra funds are required to be in the student's account if milk, juice or extra sales are anticipated.
No charging will be allowed. Milk, juice and extra items will not be provided if the funds are not in student's account.
An additional charge of 65 cents will be issued if a student brings their own lunch and is in need of a milk or juice. Milk and juice purchases are not included for free without a cafeteria lunch.
Sign up for a My School Bucks account by following the instructions below.
Please find information regarding meal prices, extra sales, and payment methods on the Child Nutrition Program website here.

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

Athletic Dragon News

Best of luck to all the teams in the upcoming week. You can find the schedules below.

Girls Basketball:

Thur. 9/23

3rd Green @ St. Aloysius 5:45

4th Green @ St. Aloysius 6:30

4th White @ St. Aloysius 7:15

Fri. 9/24

3rd Dragon @ St. Theresa 5:45

Tues. 9/28

5th Dragons @ St. Alphonsus 5:45

6th Varsity @ St. Alphonsus 6:30

Wed. 9/29

6th Varsity @ St. George 5:45

7th Varsity @ St. George 6:30

8th Varsity @ St. George 7:30

Tues. 9/21

5th Green @ St. Jude 5:45

6th Varsity @ St. Jude 6:30

8th Varsity @ St. Jude 7:30

Football:

Sunday 9/26

6th grade @ CHPC 1:00

7th/8th grade @ CHPC 2:30

4th grade @ St. Theresa 4:00

Cross Country:

Good luck to all the runners in the US Express Classic Saturday morning at Howell Park!

Team and individual fall sports pictures have been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 5th after school. Be on the lookout for an email from your coach with more specific time and information.

GO DRAGONS!!