Halo Notes
St. Louis Catholic High School
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Halo Highlight: Thanksgiving Holidays Nov. 25-Nov. 29
Dear Saints Parents,
As we depart for the Thanksgiving holidays tomorrow at noon and enter into the official holiday season, I appreciate Father Long's words of wisdom from yesterday's homily - that we are called to do the opposite of what the world is doing. The noise, the consumerism and excessive behaviors of the season may be appealing to our senses, but I am hopeful that we can be a community that takes this time to reflect on the simplicity of our blessings. We are abundantly blessed by each family, by the opportunities we have and the education we receive. My prayer is that we all rest and enjoy the small "Holy Moments" of the season.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Mia Orgeron
Schedule for Friday, Nov. 22 - Dismissal at 12:02 p.m.
On Friday we will dismiss at 12:02 p.m. before lunch to allow our school community to support our No. 5-seed Saints football team as they take on No. 4 Loyola Prep in Shreveport in the Division II quarterfinals! The day's schedule is:
C Period 7:50 -8:50 a.m.
D Period 8:54-9:54 a.m.
G Period 9:58-10:58 a.m.
H Period 11:02 a.m.-12:02 p.m.
Announcements
Collin Darby Signs with Spring Hill College
St. Louis Catholic High School senior Collin Darby signed his national letter of intent Wednesday to continue his golf career at Spring Hill College in a schoolwide ceremony in the Commons.
He said he is thrilled to be joining a university and a golf program that feels a great deal like St. Louis Catholic. Read more.
Claire Brescher Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
Dec. 4 - Late Start for Students
Please be aware that students will report for their first class at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, due to a morning faculty meeting. The schedule will then follow as normal A-D-E-H.
Help Chart the Future of St. Louis Catholic!
We are looking for volunteers to meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. to help implement our Strategic Vision that we created last year! Our next Strategic Vision team meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m. Please prayerfully consider giving of your time and expertise to have your voice heard in one of our six Vision Areas, and contact Mia Orgeron if you'd like to be involved.
Vision Areas:
- Mission and Catholic Identity
- Governance and Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Operational Vitality
- Student Experience
- Facilities
Academics & Counseling
Academic Study Hall Tonight 5-6:30 p.m.
Academic Study Hall will be tonight (Thursday) from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria for any Saints seeking subject-specific or one-on-one tutoring, homework help, or even a place to do a group project. Study Hall is staffed by two teachers and NHS peer tutors, so please join us before Thanksgiving break starts - no reservations required!
Late Dual Enrollment Course Enrollment Request Forms
In addition, Spring tuition will be due on January 6, 2020, when you return from Christmas holidays. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Keeping Our Students Healthy - A Helpful Article
Student News
AP French Students Attend French Language Job Fair in NOLA
Mrs. Pettaway's AP French students attended the U.S.’s first French Language Job Fair and Conference Nov. 14 at Tulane University. This event, hosted by the French Consulate in New Orleans, gave students the opportunity to learn about the wide range of possibilities French has to offer!
Students discovered French-related careers & businesses and attended conference sessions to learn how French is useful for a career while gaining a better understanding of the economic importance of the French language in Louisiana and worldwide. Our students also attended a workshop led by a Tulane professor to work on their interview skills in French!
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Upcoming Events
Friday, November 22
Schedule: C-D-G-H - Noon Dismissal
LMEA All State Choir
Saints Football Quarterfinal Playoffs at Loyola Prep (Messmer Stadium, Shreveport), 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
LMEA All State Choir Lady Saints Soccer at Newman, 2:00 p.m. (Baton Rouge)
Saints Wrestling at Acadiana Dual Tournament (Lafayette)
Sunday, November 24
Lady Saints Basketball at St. Mary's Tournament (New Orleans)
Monday, November 25
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
Lady Saints Basketball at St. Mary's Tournament (New Orleans)
Saints Basketball in Westlake Tournament
Lady Saints Soccer vs. Hahnville, 5:00 p.m. (SLCHS Field)
Tuesday, November 26
Lady Saints Basketball at St. Mary's Tournament (New Orleans)
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
Saints Basketball in Westlake Tournament
Wednesday, November 27
Lady Saints Basketball at St. Mary's Tournament (New Orleans)
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
Saints Basketball in Westlake Tournament
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
Lady Saints Soccer at Pineville Tournament (Pineville)
Saints Soccer at Pineville Tournament
Saturday, November 30
Lady Saints Soccer at Pineville Tournament (Pineville)
Saints Soccer at Pineville Tournament
Monday, December 2
Schedule: A-B-E-F-H
Tuesday, December 3
Schedule: B-C-D-F-G
Student Council Meeting at lunch (Krajicek Gym)
Lady Saints Basketball vs. Sulphur (Krajicek Gym)
Saints Basketball vs. Sulphur (Krajicek Gym)
Saints Soccer at Sulphur, JV-5:30 p.m. & Varsity-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4
Schedule: Faculty Meeting-A-D-E-H - 9:00 a.m. Late Start for Students
Diocesan Special Ed Meeting, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
HOSA Meeting at lunch (Room #16)
SLCHS Foundation Meeting, Noon (Pioneer Club)
Academic Study Hall, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Saints Wrestling vs South Beauregard (SLCHS Gym)
Strategic Vision Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
SLCHS Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 5
Schedule: B-C-E-F-G
JCL Meeting, 7:20 a.m. (Room #35)
LifeShare Blood Drive
Lady Saints Basketball at South Beauregard Tournament
Saints Basketball in Sulphur Tournament
Friday, December 6
Schedule: A-C-D-G-H
LifeShare Blood Drive
Lady Saints Basketball at South Beauregard Tournament
Lady Saints & Saints Soccer at Copa Acadiana Tournament (Lafayette)
Contact Information
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Phone: 337-436-7275
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