Halo Notes
St. Louis Catholic High School
Thursday, December 6, 2018
HALO HIGHLIGHT
Dear Saints Parents,
As 2018 comes to a close, let us all be reminded of the gift of a Catholic education. No one believed in the power of a Catholic education to form our children for life more than our dear friend Deacon Glenn Viau. It is with great pleasure that we announce that a portion of the proceeds from The Saints Fund will go toward establishing an endowed scholarship in memory of Deacon Viau. To make your gifts, please visit www.slchs.org/giving and click on "The Saints Fund" to establish your one-time or recurring gift. May the spirit of our dear friend live on at St. Louis Catholic High School. #wearesaints
God Bless,
Ashley Ivey-Atkins
Director of Advancement
We encourage you to pray what was one of Deacon Viau's favorite prayers (attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola):
Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve as you deserve.
To give and not to count the cost,
To fight and not to heed the wounds,
To toil and not to seek for rest,
To labor and not to seek reward,
Except that of knowing
That I do your will.
Amen.
Reminder: Students Report at 8:49 a.m. Friday
Don’t let your child miss out on the special Academic Support block on Friday starting at 8:53 a.m.! Last week, students were able to pre-select a class to attend for remediation and support leading up to the end of the semester (or counselors assigned a class based on their grades).
Feedback from last year was overwhelmingly positive, and we believe this gives students time to better prepare for upcoming midterms. Please ask your child what session they will be attending. The list is posted near the library.
Friday's Schedule: Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.
8:53-9:53 a.m.: Academic Support
10:07-11:07 a.m.: Mass
11:11 a.m.-12:11 p.m.: Marian Procession (in observance of the feast of the Immaculate Conception)
Common Lunch
12:45-1:45 p.m.: Faculty/Student Volleyball Games
Key Dates from Admissions
Private tours of the school are always available as well. Email Director of Admissions Heather Ieyoub for more information.
For current families: the Open Application and Re-Enrollment period is from Jan. 21-Feb. 4, 2019. You must re-enroll online during this time period to ensure your spot at St. Louis Catholic for next year.
Need a Stocking Stuffer? Saints Earbuds On Sale for $5!
Teachers ask students to keep earbuds in their computer bags for activities in Edpuzzle, Quizizz, etc., and the library is selling earbuds for $5 right now. You can purchase them in the library or the front office. They come in a nice microfiber bag that can be used to wipe a computer screen. We will use all money raised to purchase new fiction books.
Counseling Team Updates
All Parents: PSAT scores are expected to arrive on Tuesday, Dec. 11 to the email address your student wrote on his or her PSAT Answer Document. Now is the time to make the most of your scores and effort! We will send more information out next week. Be sure to:
Log in or create a College Board account online.
Log in to your College Board account to see scores and test performance feedback.
Get free, personalized SAT practice. The PSAT/NMSQT is great preparation for the SAT®. Your score unlocks free, personalized practice through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. Visit satpractice.org, create an account, and link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts for a plan based on your test results.
Junior Parents: The ASVAB has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Look for more information from us before the holiday break.
World Languages Club Christmas Party Set For Friday
Saints Football Players Earn Academic All-State
Congratulations to Saints seniors Benji Chatters and Mark Hoag for earning Composite Academic All-State honors. These young men earned this honor by making all A's in their first three years of high school.
Congratulations also to the following Saints football seniors for earning Class 3A Academic All-State honors. They achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale: Benjamin Neck, Kevin Collins, Cade Lavergne, Will Gage, Connor Welsh, Noah Berryhill, Carrington Guillory and Kyle Guidry. Go Saints!
Join Praying Saints on Campus Dec. 17 at 8 a.m.
All parents are invited to attend a short time of prayer with the Praying Saints committee as we pray for students during midterms on Monday, Dec. 17, at 8 a.m. in the SLCHS Chapel.
Saints Faculty Spotlight: Melinda Richard
Hometown? New Orleans, LA
How many years teaching? 4.5
Favorite quote? "You can never find a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." C.S. LewisFavorite food? any kind of pasta
Best moment at St. Louis Catholic so far? The pep rallies during break :)
What will we most likely find you doing on a weekend? Hanging out with my puppy, Duke
Seniors: Order Cap & Gown or Tuxedo/Drape Pictures by Dec. 21
St. Louis Catholic Yearbook Special
Upcoming Events
Friday, Dec. 7
Christmas Dance, 7-10 p.m. (SLCHS)
Monday, Dec. 10
Junior Dues for Prom are Due
Academic Study Hall, 5:30 p.m. (SLCHS Cafeteria)
Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Westlake & Washington Marion, 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. (Krajicek Gym)
Choir and Band Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
Lady Saints Soccer vs. Sulphur, JV at 5:30 p.m. & Varsity at 7 p.m. (SLCHS Soccer Field)
Lady Saints Basketball vs. LaGrange, 6:30 p.m. (Krajicek Gym)
Saints Basketball vs. Sam Houston, JV at 5:30 p.m. & Varsity at 7:45 p.m. (Krajicek Gym)
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Adoration, both lunches (Dance Studio)
Parent Guild Meeting, noon (Band Room)
Academic Study Hall, 5:30 p.m. (Dance Studio)
Wrestling vs. Kaplan (Krajicek Gym)
Thursday, Dec. 13
FBLA Meeting, 7:15 a.m (Room #40)
Life Share Blood Drive, 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. (Landry Library)
Diocesan Librarians Meeting, 1:30 p.m. (ICCS)
Speech & Debate Meeting, 2:40 p.m. (Room #5)
Friday, Dec. 14
Divine Mercy Chaplet, 7:15 a.m. (Chapel)
Life Share Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Landry Library)
Lady Saints Soccer at Lakeshore, 5 p.m.
Saints Soccer at Lakeshore, 7:30 p.m.
Saints Basketball vs. David Thibodeaux, JV at 5:30 p.m. & Varsity to follow (Krajicek Gym)
Lady Saints Basketball at Sam Houston High School Tournament
SLCHS Concert Choir performing with the Lake Charles Community Band
Saturday, Dec. 15
Lady Saints Basketball at Sam Houston High School Tournament
Lady Saints Soccer at Northlake Christian, 9 a.m.
Saints Soccer at Northlake Christian, 11 a.m.
Lady Saints Soccer at Pope John Paul, 1 p.m.
Saints Soccer at Pope John Paul, 3 p.m.
Saints Wrestling at Lafayette
Contact Information
Website: www.slchs.org
Location: 1620 Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-436-7275
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlouiscatholic/
Twitter: @slchs_saints