Halo Notes
St. Louis Catholic High School
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Halo Highlight: Advent Blessings
Dear Saints Families,
As we begin the Advent season, I am inspired by the abundance of Christ's blessings. Reflecting on Wednesday's Gospel where fish and bread are multiplied to meet the needs of the crowd, I literally witnessed the multiplicity of gifts and talents from our community this week! From our faculty gathering for Adoration then learning about providing better accommodations to our students with learning differences, to witnessing so many of you volunteering in implementing our Strategic Vision last night, we are truly ABUNDANT in our resources and gifts. As I watched our Physics students build and race their mouse trap cars (along with the most brilliant explanations of why theirs was the most creative) I saw their joy in learning. I hope during this season we can all focus on the abundance of what really matters - family and faith. We are so fortunate to call St. Louis Catholic home to both of those.
We remind our students that as part of our daily Advent Challenge series, they can wear any pair of closed-toe shoes to school tomorrow, with socks, and earn a special surprise during/after A period! And be sure to read the Upcoming Events (at the bottom) to see next week's Christmas dress day themes and the corresponding ways to serve those in need!
Blessings,
Mia Orgeron
Announcements
Assistant Principal Blaine Wyninger to Join St. Louis Catholic in January
Click to get to know Mr. Wyninger in a Q&A on our website. Stay tuned for details on an upcoming Meet & Greet!
Help Chart the Future of St. Louis Catholic!
Wednesday's Strategic Vision Team meetings were a huge success. All six teams gathered and continued working to implement the goals and tactics created during the 2018-19 school year. From rich dialogue to creating checklists and action steps, each team made great strides with the support of our St. Louis Catholic Advisory Council.
It's not too late to take part in this historic event. Contact the front office at 436-7275 for more information or to volunteer. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 8th at 5:30 p.m., and the first Wednesday of each month following.
2020-2021 Tuition Schedule
Future Saints - Priority Application for 2020-21 Closes Friday!
Also, if you missed Open House and would like to have the information that was presented, please email Heather Ieyoub, Director of Admissions, to get your "Be Our Guest" souvenir bag. Limited quantities are available!
Faculty News
Professional Development Highlights Student Accommodations
Instructional Coach Mary Villaume also guided teachers on how to use accommodations effectively in each classroom setting. Mrs. Villaume facilitated great discussion about the top learning differences that students experience and what we can do to ensure success. Saints teachers are "ALWAYS LEARNING, ALWAYS DISCOVERING!" - Isamu Noguchi.
Student News
Physics Honors Students Test Mouse Trap Cars
Mrs. Rebecca Manns assigned her Physics students a project in October to design mouse trap cars. The class began trial runs Wednesday in the Commons as part of the grading process, making sure they traveled the required 5 meters! Our students' creativity and determination were on full display as the second quarter comes to a close in just two weeks...check out video of the cars on our Instagram page!
Library News - Printing Charges Due Dec. 13!
- Did you know Landry Library is on Instagram? Be sure to follow @slchs_library so you don't miss out on great informative content including 50th Anniversary Fridays! Here's the latest clip on the alma mater! #wearesaints
Save a Life - Donate Blood Friday!
All who donate will receive a super cool Santa tee, a jean dress day & an Apostolic Hour! This includes students who have already given blood this week.
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 6
Schedule: A-C-D-G-H
LifeShare Blood Drive
Lady Saints Basketball at South Beauregard Tournament
Saints Basketball at Sulphur Tournament (1:30 p.m. Dismissal)
Lady Saints & Saints Soccer at Copa Acadiana Tournament (Lafayette)
Saturday, December 7
Lady Saints Basketball at South Beauregard Tournament
Saints Basketball at Sulphur Tournament
Lady Saints & Saints Soccer at Copa Acadiana Tournament (Lafayette)
Saints Wrestling at Jennings & McCory Dual (Rayne)
Monday, December 9
Christmas Movie Dress Day - Bring an Arts and Crafts Item
Schedule: A-B-E-F-H
SLCHS Band & Choir Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. (Cathedral)
Tuesday, December 10
Christmas Sweater/Christmas T-shirt Dress Day - Bring a Canned Good for Manna Ministries
Schedule: B-C-D-F-G
Truth, Facts, & Lies Meeting, 9:00 a.m. (Library)
LaCue Conference
AP French to ICCS, 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Lady Saints Basketball at DeRidder
Saints Basketball vs. DeRidder (Krajicek Gym)
Saints Soccer at St. Thomas More, JV-5:30 p.m. & Varsity-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11
Christmas Sock Day - Bring socks to donate to local shelters - Wear regular school uniform with Christmas socks
Schedule: A-Mass-D-E-H
Parent Guild Meeting, 12:00 p.m. (SLCHS Library)
LaCue Conference
Lady Saints Basketball at Barbe Tournament
Academic Study Hall, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Saints Wrestling vs. Teurlings (Krajicek Gym)
Lady Saints Soccer TBA
Thursday, December 12
Polar Express Dress Day (wear Christmas Pajamas) - Bring Toys for Tots
Schedule: B-C-E-F-G
FBLA Meeting, 7:15 a.m. (Room #40)
LaCue Conference
Lady Saints Basketball at Barbe Tournament
Saints Basketball at Grand Lake Tournament
ICC Teen ACTS Christmas Social, 3:30-6:00 p.m. (Cafeteria & Commons)
Friday, December 13
North Pole/Snow Dress Day - Bring gloves, mittens, scarves, hats for DeWanna's Closet
Schedule: A-C-D-G-H
World Languages Christmas Party after school (Stellar Beans)
Lady Saints Basketball at Barbe Tournament
Saints Basketball at Grand Lake Tournament
Contact Information
Follow Us on Instagram! @slchs_saints
Partners in Education: Lakeside Bank & image360
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