EA/EI REGIONAL CATHOLIC January 26, 2017 Volume 1: Issue 21

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1 EA/EI REGIONAL CATHOLIC January 26, 2017 Volume 1: Issue 21 IT S APPLICATION TIME! This time of year, new families in our area are looking at schools for their little ones entering PK or Kindergarten. We began accepting applications in December and will send out letters for the first round of acceptances before the 1 st of February. A second round of acceptance letters will go out two weeks afterward. Families will then be accepted based on room availability. We are excited about this time of year and pray that families in our area consider Catholic schools for their children. As you talk with your friends and family in the community, let them know about the good things going on in your child s school. And remember, the Lagniappe program.. if they write your name on the application, you will receive a $200 check once they stay in the school system for a year. We would like to share some of the nice things we ve seen on applications so far. Our son attends St. John Primary and we have been nothing but pleased with the school. Not only do we see him learning and thriving academically, but also he s learning how to be respectful and kind. Our daughter has really thrived in PK at St. John Primary. We want her to continue to receive a quality education while being nurtured in her Catholic faith. We have enjoyed the close-knit caring environment this past year in PK. She loves all of her teachers, the faculty, and friends. We look forward to watching her grow up at SJP/STA. We have multiple friends whom have children enrolled at St. John Primary and have spoken very highly about the education as well as the religious programs. Bus 463 Mrs. Melissa Moran s bus, Bus 463, will not be running tomorrow, Friday, January 27 th. Please be reminded you need to provide transportation for your child to and from school. YEARBOOK The last day to order a yearbook for$40 is January. 27. The price will go up after this time (page 5 has details). 8th graders don t forget to turn in your personal ads and baby pictures! WARRIOR WEARHOUSE We are excited about our partnership with RED STICK SPORTS! We are selling school spirit apparel/items online through the Red Stick Store. It s very easy to purchase items and have them delivered to school. Here how it works: Order from the 1 st to the 15 th of each month Items will be delivered to each campus and sent home with students by the end of that month. How to order: Go to Click on TEAM STORES Use the pass code (all caps) UTHBA (this is a new step) Select items and pay with credit card So easy! Such school spirit! We believe the school does a great job of including God in everything that they do. There are no words to express how precious it is to see the children sing the songs about Christ in church and morning assembly. STA TALENT SHOW Will be on Friday, January 27 th at 7:00 p.m. We are looking forward to showcasing the number of talented students we have at St. Theresa Middle. WOW! How awesome it is to see those words and feel the community spirit! Thank you. Auction Gala info on page 4 The mission of St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle is to serve one another with Catholic values as we strive for spiritual growth and academic excellence.

2 Home and School News February 3: Banana Split Day February 11: Father/Daughter Dance If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lori Crow at February 14: STA Grandparents day February 20: Deadline for the 3rd nine weeks Box Tops/ Community Coffee Labels competition. Thanks to our Home and School Association for hosting two Bingo Nights for our SJP and STA students. Fun was had by all! The students enjoyed the free bingo cards, the door prize tickets and the food. The faculty had a great time calling bingo games for the students and watching the winners get their prizes and the rest of the students who lost gracefully. The students were so gracious! The parents enjoyed the event also as they could spend time with their child or children and his/her or their friends. Parents also got a chance to visit with one another. The Home and School Association workers did a super job of set up, selling food, passing out cards and picking up when all was done. Bingo Nights were very successful. High School News for 8 th Graders St. Amant High School -Freshman Night will be Wednesday March 8 th at St. Amant. This is a well-attended event that provides an excellent opportunity you to browse and learn about activities offered. There will be a presentation and discussion on high school pathways. East Ascension High School On Wednesday March 22 nd, the counselor from EA will be coming to St. Theresa to meet with students and parents to schedule classes for freshman year. She will meet individually with each student and parent. Mrs. Whittemore will be contacting you to schedule a time. Victoria Bertrand ( 08) Victoria is the daughter of Andy and Jeanne Bertrand, and the sister of Blake and Brandt Bertrand (5B). She was in the top 5% of her graduating class at St. Michael High School in She graduated from LSU in December 2016 in nursing and was on the Dean s List for her grades each quarter. Victoria is currently working at Tulane Medical Center in the Special Intensive Care Unit. Jeffrey Kelley ( 12) Jeffrey is the son of Becky and Eric Kelley who attended and graduated from Catholic High School in May He was an AP Scholar with Honors. This means he received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of three or higher on four or more of these exams. Connor Burruss ( 12) Connor is the son of Aimee and Stuart Burruss and attended and graduated from Catholic High School in May He was an AP Scholar. This means he received scores of three or higher or more AP exams. William Will Landry ( 94 ) Will is the son of Brenda and Henry Landry, who graduated from Catholic High School in the class of ( 98). He and his wife Stephanie had a little boy named Graham Landry in You can have your child who was an Alumni of St. Theresa of Avila or St. Theresa Middle featured in our Alumni section of the bulletin at the end of each month by ing dukesoulier@sjp-sta.org or chrismusso@sjp-sta.org.

3 Club News God s Warriors is hosting a Praise and Adoration Night for 6 th -8 th graders from St. Theresa Middle as well as the PSR students from partnership parishes. Because it is being held during Catholic School Week, (February 2 nd ) we have invited 6 th -8 th graders from surrounding area Catholic schools to join us. Each participant must have a ticket (no cost) and bring a canned good for the poor. Students will be treated to pizza and a drink before the event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The program begins in the St. Theresa Middle gym at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Students must be signed in and out by an adult. We look forward to this experience. The STA 4-H Club will meet after school on Wednesday, February 1st, until 3:15 in Mrs. Sinanan s room. Members may wear their 4-H t- shirts to school on this day. A Valentine Contest will be held for 4-Hers. Members wishing to participate should make a Valentine at home and bring it to the library the morning of February 1st for judging. The Valentine may be a card or poster of any size. The St. Theresa Band will hold a Winter Concert on Tuesday, January 31 st at 6:00 p.m. in St. Theresa Church. All are invited to attend to hear how they have progressed since working so hard in the fall and winter. General News Catholic Charities Collection Students are asked to bring in canned chili, canned soup, peanut butter, packaged snacks, gift cards and Vienna sausages by Monday, January 30 th. These items will be taken to the Diocesan Catholic Schools Week Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and presented to Catholic Charities to be distributed to the needy. Each catholic school in the diocese collects different items to donate to the needy. This is a great service project and we appreciate your help. 9 Days of Life Novena Fr. Eric Gyan asked Mrs. Musso to encourage our teachers, students and parents to download the 9 Days for Life App. The app provides a Novena for the nine days and a life intention to concentrate on for the day. The Novena began on Jan. 21 st, but you can still download it now and you will still be able to participate in the 9 day Novena for Life. Some students from 4 th & 5 th graders then 6 th -8 th graders have spent some of their recess times to pray the Novena along with an age appropriate talk on the issues of respecting life as a Catholic. This has been a great experience for our students. Sports News Boys Basketball: The Varsity teams played on Thursday, Jan. 19 th against St. Aloysius. All three of the teams showed great sportsmanship and made us proud. Though both teams lost, the 6 th grade lost in overtime! The 6 th -8 th JV BB teams played in the St. George Tournament between Jan The boys reported the 6 th HV lost two games, the 7 th grade JV lost one and won one game, and the 8 th grade JV lost both games. They represented our school well and we are proud of them. The 5 th grade Red and White teams played on Jan. 20 th and the White team lost to St. John the Evangelist of Plaquemine and the Red team won against MBS Red. Both teams played well. The 4 th Red BB team played Our Lady of Mercy on Sunday, Jan. 22 nd and won. The 4 th grade White BB team played MBS White. They played hard and represented us well. The V BB teams played St. Thomas More on Jan. 23 rd in which the 6 th grade lost in overtime, 7 th grade lost and the 8 th grade won. The 8JV also had a game that night against the St. George green team and lost.. Working Warriors were on the court that night! The 6 th -8 th JV and Varsity teams play tonight, January 26 th. The Varsity will play MBS at MBS beginning at 5:45 p.m. The 6 th -8 th JV will host St. Aloysius at home beginning at 5:45 p.m. Come out to our gym or visit MBS for some exciting games tonight. Go Warriors! Track Team The 5 th through 8 th graders have until tomorrow after lunch to sign up to be on the STA Track Team in which students compete in several events. There are running events, throwing events and jumping events. Students may play another sport and attend the part of the Track Meet of which they are a part. Volleyball Teams Tomorrow is the last day to sign up to try-out for a volleyball team for this year. The teams are open to 5 th through 8 th graders. St. Theresa Council #2657 Knights of Columbus will host a Youth Free Throw Contest (local level competition) on Sunday, January 29, 2017at the St. Theresa Middle School gym for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. Entry forms available on the day of the event. Contact Larry Gainey at for more information.

4 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 31 st! Click here to purchase or go to: Auctiongala.eventbrite.com All children of parents who purchase tickets by Jan. 31 st will be allowed a FREE SHOE/SOCK DAY! KENDRA SCOTT We are excited to again pair with Kendra Scott of Perkins Rowe this year for a Kendra Gives Back Night! on Friday, February 10 th from 6:00-8:00 PM. The store will donate 20% of all sales during this time and a Kendra Scott item to the Auction Gala. Please join us for a night of fun! (Kendra Scott makes for an excellent Valentine s Day gift!) QUESTIONS? If you have any questions on Auction related information or if you would like to donate an item or be a sponsor, please contact Dennille Monica at dennillemonica@me.com.

5 Parish Celebrations: 2017 Catholic School Week St. John Primary/St. Theresa Middle January 29 February 4, 2017 Theme: Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service Students are asked to attend their parish s Mass in uniform. As a way of saying thanks for representing your school, students may have a free dress the following Monday. St. Theresa Church: Sunday, January 29 th at 11:30 a.m. Mass St. John Church: Saturday, February 4 th and Sunday, February 5 th at all Masses St. Mark Church: Saturday, January 28 th at 4:00 p.m. Mass Holy Rosary Church: Sunday, February 5 th at 11:00 a.m. Mass (small reception to follow) St. Anne/St. Anthony Church: Sunday, January 29 th at 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Gabriel Church: Saturday, January 28 th and Sunday, January 29 th at all Masses St. Joseph Church: Saturday, January 28 th at 5:30 p.m. Mass St. Stephen Church: Saturday, January 28 th at 4:00 p.m. Mass Ongoing activities: Diocesan Service Project: Collect items for Catholic Charities (see flier for details) All donations are due by Wednesday, February 1 st. Scavenger Hunt done in Religion classes Winners on each campus receives free sock/shoe day. (Monday) Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Community Prayer Service: Each campus will hold a prayer service at morning assembly for the protection and safety of our police, fireman, first responders, & military. Please invite any family or friends who work in these fields. Once again, our Home & School has graciously offered to deliver baked goods to local fire stations, police stations, etc. Please send your donation to either school office Monday morning. (Tuesday) Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Students SUPER SPIRIT SHIRT day: Students may wear any St. John/St. Theresa shirt, uniform bottoms, free sock/shoe. Move It Day: At random times of day, music will be played over the intercom, students may get up and dance while the music is playing. (Wednesday) Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Nation Prayer, Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts present the colors at morning assembly SJP Mass at 8:30 am Selected students will attend the Diocesan Mass (Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m.) Students may wear patriotic accessories (see pg. 30 in handbook for regulations) SJP students will make cards for the Hugs for Soldiers program in Religion classes. (Thursday) Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Vocations STA Mass at 8:00 (recognize Distinguished Graduate Mr. Patrick Reames) STA students will make Valentines for seminarians in Religion classes. Praise & Adoration Night: This is amazing night of Praise & Worship open to any and all 6 th -8 th grade students. Tickets available at STA! (Friday) Faith, Knowledge and Service: In Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers This year, we would like to recognize our amazing Copy Corps for their dedication and service. A special blessing will be offered to them during morning assembly. Our faculty and staff will be treated with special surprises!

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