Yesterday, 9 students represented St. George at the Catholic schools week mass. The students were impressed with the number of catholic schools in attendance, 32 in all and each well represented by students, principals, and pastors.  Bishop Duca was the celebrant and employees of catholic schools were recognized for their milestone years of service. Bishop Duca reminded us that we are blessed that Catholic schools teach us our faith, and the mass reminds us all that we must, " Go forth and share the Good News".

Although he was talking about the Good News of our faith, we must also go out and share the good news of our Catholic schools. At the distinguished graduate dinner on Monday night we were reminded that Catholic schools in the diocese of Baton Rouge:

• have 14,026 students enrolled
• completed 115,039 service hours last year
• have a 99% graduation rate
• score above the national median in all subject areas in all grades on Terra Nova
• average score on ACT of 23.8 exceeds both state and national averages
• meet the diverse needs of students through the REACH program which provides lab services and a special ed program

We thank you for supporting Catholic Education and ask you to join us in spreading the good news.

Safety Update:

Since our Code Red/Lockdown last Tuesday, the administration has been reviewing our protocols and response with safety consultants to make sure we have the best plan in place for the safety of our students. We have learned that our emergency plans are thorough and were well implemented by the students and staff. We also learned and addressed the following:

• we must further discuss with students and teachers what to do if you are in transition during an emergency
• the level of our intercom needs to be turned up in certain areas
• Clear communication is essential between staff, students, and parents

The staff at St. George is committed to providing the safest environment for your children and we appreciate the trust that you have placed in St. George.  

Mrs. Fontenot, M. Ed.

Principal 

Enrollment for the 2023-24 School Year

Ends Tomorrow, Friday, February 3

Enrollment Timeline:

• January 27, 2023 – February 3, 2023: Enrollment for current and new students must be completed online and submitted with the non-refundable $120.00 enrollment fee. 

• Late enrollment begins after midnight on February 4, 2023 and ends at 11:59 pm on February 10, 2023. Late enrollment for current students must be completed online and submitted with the non-refundable $175.00 late enrollment fee. 



• Any current student that has not been enrolled by 11:59 pm, on February 10, 2023, will be withdrawn for the 2023-2024 school year.

Contact Charlene Lauman - charlene.lauman@sgschoolbr.org for assistance.

BEFORE/AFTER CARE ENROLLMENT (2023-2024) FOR ALL INTERESTED FAMILIES will be

March 3-10. Enrollment will be online. The link will be emailed to all families and posted on the school website. Please contact Susan Giles (susan.giles@sgschoolbr.org) if you have any questions.

Boys Basketball:

We had a great weekend of basketball at our JV tournament this past weekend! Thank you to all the parents, families and St. George faculty and staff who came out to support the boys! 

Below is the schedule for the upcoming week:

Thur. 2/2

• 6th Varsity @ St. Aloysius - 5:45
• 7th Varsity @ St. Aloysius - 6:30
• 8th Varsity @ St. Aloysius - 7:30

• 6th Green @ St. Theresa - 5:45
• 7th Green @ St. Theresa - 6:30
• 8th Green @ St. Theresa - 7:15
• 8th White @ St. John - 6:00

Fri. 2/3

• 5th White @ St. George - 5:30
• 5th Green @ St. George - 6:15
• 5th Fire @ St. George - 7:00
• 5th Dragons @ St. George - 7:45

Sat. 2/4

• 3rd Black @ Our Lady of Mercy - 9:00am
• 5th White @ Our Lady of Mercy - 11:15am

• 3rd White @ St. Jean Vianney - 9:00am
• 3rd Fire @ St. Jean Vianney - 9:45am
• 4th Black @ St. Jean Vianney - 10:30am
• 4th Green @ St. Jean Vianney - 11:15am

Mon. 2/6

• 6th Green @ St. George - 5:45
• 7th White @ St. George - 6:30
• 8th Green @ St. George - 7:15

• 6th White @ Ascension Catholic - 6:00
• 8th White @ Ascension Catholic - 6:45

• 6th Varsity @ Catholic PC - 6:00
• 7th Varsity @ Catholic PC - 6:45

Tues. 2/7

• 4th Fire @ St. Elizabeth - 6:00
• 6th Green @ St. Elizabeth - 6:45

• 7th Dragons @ St. Jude - 6:30

• 8th Dragons @ St. Theresa - 7:15

Wed. 2/8

• 6th Varsity @ St. George - 5:45
• 7th Varsity @ St. George - 6:30
• 8th Varsity @ St. George - 7:30

Thur. 2/9

• 6th White @ Redemptorist - 6:00
• 8th White @ Redemptorist - 6:45

• 6th Green @ St. Jean Vianney - 5:45

Track & Field:

Track and field is open to all boys and girls in 5th-8th grades. An email was sent out yesterday with information on our upcoming spring season. If you did not receive the email please contact Ashley Bourgeois.



If you have not completed the google form for your son or daughter to participate this spring please do so by next Friday 2/10. The form can be found here: 2023 St. George Track & Field

GO DRAGONS!!

Attention parents: Please check your child's lunch account balance.

Please remember all cafeteria accounts must remain current and pre-funded.

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

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

February 13 - 17, 2023

Students who wish to participate may show appreciation for their teachers in the following ways. This is voluntary and not mandatory. 

• Monday - Give your teacher a quarter (the Coke machine in the lounge is 50 cents)
• Tuesday - Special Teacher’s Day: bring a small surprise to the art, computer, Spanish, guidance, music, library, PE or religion teacher that your child has that day
• Wednesday - Give your teacher a favorite snack or fruit
• Thursday - Give your teacher a recipe, note, card, and/or prayer
• Friday - Give your teacher a school supply

*Teachers’ “favorites” were provided from the room moms at the beginning of the school year*

Call for Door Prizes for Teacher Appreciation Week

The Home and School Special Events Committee is accepting donations to be given out during the sit-down luncheon on Thursday, February 16. If you would like to donate an item or make a cash donation (nothing is too big or too small), please send items to the office with your name on it by Friday, February 10th. You may contact Marianne Faucheaux with any questions - 225.281.9878. All individuals and businesses will be recognized for donating in Dragon Tales the week following teacher appreciation week. 

The Catholic High School Cheerleaders will be hosting cheerleader clinics on Sunday, March 6 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The clinics are open to all girls in first through fifth grades. The cost to attend a clinic is $25 per girl and includes a t-shirt and snack. 

Please register at mychs.catholichigh.org/cheer/clinic or you may contact Jennifer Thibodeaux or Carey Lauret at chscheer@catholichigh.org. The registration deadline is February 8, 2023.