The 2023-2024 calendar dates listed below have been submitted for approval.

These dates are subject to change based on approval.

First day of school: August 9

Thanksgiving: November 20 - 24

Christmas Holiday: December 21 - January 3

Mardi Gras: February 12 - 16

Easter: March 29 - April 5

Last day of school: May 23

The end of the school year is coming to a close and it is beginning to look a lot like summer! Even though things are coming to a close soon, it is important that we stay focused on finishing strong to be prepared for the next school year.

One of the things that you get to do as middle schoolers to plan for next year is selecting your activity classes by tomorrow, May 1st.

It is important for you as middle schoolers and your parents to take this initiative in making sure you choose the classes you want for next school year in FACTS. All incoming middle schoolers have the information about what classes are offered to them posted on their Counseling Google Classrooms, so please refer back to it if you still need help deciding what activity classes to take. The students are encouraged to sit down with their parents to complete this process.

6th-8th Grade (2023-2024)

Instructions for Requesting Activity Classes for 2023-2024 School Year

(Online Scheduling will be available until Monday, May 1)

Below are the instructions for using FACTS to access your request for next year’s activity classes. Please be aware that you will choose 6 activity choices. Of those 6 choices, you will receive 4 activity classes (one for each nine weeks). Activity class lists are computer generated. Classes may be limited by parameters such as when the class is offered and enrollment size. A student’s choices are not guaranteed.

1. Log on to the Parents Web of FACTS between Monday, April 24–Monday, May 1.
2. Once logged on, select Student Information in the left-hand column.
3. Under Student Information, click on Course Request.
4. Select the name of your middle school student at the top of the page.
5. You will use the drop-down boxes to select your 6 choices. Do not duplicate choices. This will not guarantee that you will receive a particular class. In fact, it will hinder receiving the choices that you want.
6. Once you have chosen your 6 activity choices, click the save button. The screen will read “Course Requests Updated” at the top of the page. Do not click the save button until you are sure that you have chosen the classes that you want. You cannot go back and change the classes once they are scheduled.

Once saved, your course selection will remain visible while the system is online (between April 24- May 1). If the courses have not been saved, the drop-down boxes will be blank.

Once the system is closed, (after May 1) you will no longer be able to view your student’s choices in FACTS.

Any student who has not selected their activity choices by this date will be scheduled last, based on availability.

This completes the request of your activity classes for the 2023-24 school year. Even though you are choosing your options now, the scheduling of the classes will not take place until the summer. 8th graders will be scheduled first and then 7th and 6th graders. You will receive your class schedule, which will include the activity classes that you have been given, at the beginning of the school year in August. Please follow the above directions carefully to avoid any unwanted scheduling issues.

Activity Request Portal Instructions

6th Grade Activity Class Options

7th Grade Activity Class Options

8th Grade Activity Class Options

The Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection provides excellent educational resources for school families. HERE is an article about trusted adults and how we can equip children to recognize what is and isn't appropriate behavior for those around them. Please take some time to read and discuss it as a family.

SAVE THE DATE!

SGS Talent Show Auditions

Tuesday, May 9

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

St. George Gym

SGS Talent Show Auditions

1.Read the Talent Show Information Sheet to make sure your act complies with the Audition Guidelines

2.Register for an Audition Time Slot, ONLINE at this SignUpGenius Link

3.Print and Complete a Talent Show Registration Form and turn in to the school office no later than Friday, May 5 at 9 am.

4.You are now set to audition on Tuesday, May 9 so have fun practicing and preparing your act!

Online Registration will close on Thursday, May 4, at 9 p.m. or when all audition slots are filled. So don’t delay, register today!

Questions? Email Mrs. Jan Dupre, SGS Director of Performing Arts, jan.dupre@sgschoolbr.org or call Mrs. Jan Dupre (225) 293-1298.

SGS Talent Show will be on Friday, May 19th!

What is the Home & School Association Board?



The Home & School Association Board is made up of volunteers who are working or stay at home parents of children enrolled at St. George Catholic School. Our goal is to encourage a channel of communication and interchange among parents, teachers and the administrative staff while supporting the school through planned activities, social functions and fundraisers. Some of the activities and events we coordinate include Grandparent's Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Spirit Day. As a team, we enjoy helping our school and having the opportunities to meet new parents. If you have more questions about Home & School, please feel free to contact Jen Parfait (jparfait@lsu.edu) or LeighAnn Jordan (lgjordan2@gmail.com)

The following positions (and job descriptions from our by-laws) are open for the 2023-24 school year:

 Treasurer position will hold a three-year term. Treasurer shall receive and disburse all monies of the organization. He/she shall keep accurate and complete books according to acceptable business practices; shall pay all bills approved by the board of Directors; shall make a financial report at each meeting and shall present a written annual financial report published prior to the last general membership meeting of each year. He/she shall have available all records for review upon request of the Board of Directors, School Administration and Pastor. You do not have to be a CPA or Accountant to be Treasurer. If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact current Treasurer, Denise Young at ms.denise.young@gmail.com.

 (2) Assistant Special Events Coordinator positions shall assist the Special Event Coordinators in all capacities for one year and assume office as Special Event Coordinator the following year. Special Events Coordinators and Assistants plan and coordinate events throughout the year such as Grandparents Day and Teacher Appreciation. These coordinators will work with the Board and Administration to plan any other special events throughout the year. If you have any questions about this position, you are welcome to contact the current Asst. Special Events Coordinators, Kristen Corzo (kcaire8@gmail.com) or Mindi Hugman (mindi.hugman@gmail.com).

 Assistant Volunteer Coordinator shall assist the Volunteer Coordinator in all capacities for one year and assume the office of Volunteer Coordinator the following year. The Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Volunteer Coordinator assign room parents for each grade. He/she shall facilitate volunteer assignments and shall inform room parents of their duties by a folder which shall be revised yearly. If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact the current Volunteer Coordinator, Lauren Read at lrread15@gmail.com.

 School Advisory Committee (SAC) Representative attends School Advisory Committee meetings as a representative for Home and School throughout the year. Also, assists with activities sponsored by Home & School such as Grandparents Day, Teacher Appreciation, and Spirit Day. If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact current SAC Representative Stephanie Randazza at stephanierandazza@me.com.

Please send your nominations to Carla Ball (Carla.Ball@sgschoolbr.org) by Monday, May 8th.

In the event there are several candidates for each position, each candidate will be notified and listed on a ballot for the members of Home & School (all parents) to vote.

Parents who want their SGS student to receive bus service for next school year must complete and submit a Google form for each SGS student in the family. Below, please find the link to the Google form as well as important information to assist you in completing the form.



• Google form (to opt in for bus service)
• SCHOOL_BUILDING_CODE: 502020
• Student ID: Not a Mandatory Field. The Student ID can be found on your postcard received from EBR Transportation before school started in 2022.
• Grade Level Codes: Use next year grade (ex. -1 = PreK | 00 = K | 01= 1st, etc. )
• Ethnicity Codes:
• B – Black
• I – Indian
• N – Not Hispanic / Latino
• O – Other
• S – Asian
• W – White
• X – Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

The deadline to opt in for bus service by completing the Google form is Friday, May 12, 2023

Check bus service eligibility: East Baton Rouge School System Bus Route 

Questions or need assistance: contact Sissy Duncan sissy.duncan@sgschoolbr.org 

IMPORTANT END-OF-YEAR NOTES

1. Last day to pay with a check to bring all accounts current is Friday, May 5th. 
2. No checks will be accepted after that date.
3. All accounts need to be in the positive before the end of school.
4. Deadline to submit a Request for Refund form for any cafeteria money that needs to be refunded for graduating 8^th graders or students not returning next year is Friday, May 12th. 
5. Payments can still be paid with the MySchoolBucks app.

• Lunch menu is subject to change.
• The lunch menu is posted in your FACTS Family Portal and is always current. 

Parents of students in grades PreK, Kindergarten and 1st are charged a supply fee in lieu of order school supplies.