* NOVEMBER 14, 2014 * MISSION STATEMENT St. Scholastica Academy is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school located in Covington, Louisiana. Founded in 1903, SSA perpetuates the Benedictine tradition of balancing prayer, work, study, and community in developing adolescent girls into Christian women grounded in the Gospel values of the Catholic faith. CALENDAR The tentative 2014-2015 School Calendar is listed on the SSA website. www.SSAcad.org Please note that dates sometimes change, so it is best to use the calendar listed below. Important November Dates: 15 - SSA Cheer Tryout Clinic 19 - Father/Daughter at 5:30 pm 21 - Thanksgiving Mass at 11:00 am (Blazer Day)* 22 - 30- Thanksgiving Holidays Important December Dates: 1 - Classes Resume 5 - Uniform Variation/ Christmas Dance 7-10 pm 8 - Adopt a Family Assembly/ Mass 9 - Christmas Choir Concert at Vintage Court at 7 pm 15 - Saints Uniform Variation 16, 17 & 18 - Exams December 19 - January 5- Christmas Holidays Important January Dates: 5 - Faculty Retreat 6 - Classes Resume 8 - College Forum 10 - Application Day 14 -16 - Senior Retreat 17 - 20- Holocaust trip 19 - MLK, Jr. Day: NO SCHOOL 21 - 25 - March for Life trip 24 - Mother/Daughter 26 - Recognition Assembly* 28 - Blood Drive* PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Three of our fall sports seasons are coming to a close, with all three teams vying for a state championship title - cross country, swimming and volleyball. All three teams have such amazing talent, but what stands out the most about these student-athletes is their dedication, determination, and courage. It takes dedication to go to practice everyday, whether it is at 5:30 am running the streets of Covington, going to swim practice everyday after putting in seven hours of mental work at school, or hitting the court prepared to defend balls coming at you at the speed of 80 to 90 miles an hour. Our girls do this work daily with courage and fortitude, especially in game situations or meets when the unexpected can happen at any moment, and their reaction can determine the outcome of that competition. It takes determination to continue to be focused on individual and team goals set back in August keeping their eyes on the ultimate prize of success. These young women have represented SSA well throughout their seasons and are winners in the eyes of their school. We are excited about their state journey and cannot wait to be a part of that as their cheerleaders from the sidelines. Please keep them in your prayers for safe journeys, injury-free competitions, and personal-best performances. Monday, November 17, at 6:30 pm in the back conference room of the C.J. Schoen building (where the appeal of the CDHC’s consensus decision was held) will be the hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission of SSA’s request for a building permit for our construction project. The venue was changed to accommodate the community’s anticipated wish to attend. Please make every effort to be there to show your support for this project. No other institution in Covington’s history has had to withstand this type of scrutiny to move forward with a building project. I am proud of the efforts of our architects, our attorney, and our community. We have addressed everything that has been asked of us and more, and I feel, we have done it with dignity and the support of our faith. The Lord is an exemplary teacher, and he expects a lot of us in return for the gift we have been given, if only to be role models to our students and daughters. I am grateful to have been given the privilege to lead this initiative, begun through the vision and fortitude of the Benedictine sisters 112 years ago and continued by Mrs. Marguerite Celestin a very gifted administrator, with you and for your girls. I am confident that the Lord will continue to provide and we will, as a result, be victorious in His name. Melanie Arnold will be organizing our prayer effort for Monday and I will get that information to you as soon as it has been finalized. Thank you to all of you who are continuing to say your section of the rosary each day for SSA. Thank you to all of our veterans and their families for joining us on Monday for a most moving and beautiful Veterans Day tribute. We thank you for your sacrifices and your love for your country and will keep you in our prayers. I am again making a plea to dads and moms, who have carpentry skills (thank you Mr. Carter for volunteering) to help us remove the art cubbies and make them usable for the current art rooms. This has to be done immediately before Wisdom Hall can be demolished. Please call Heather Klechak at 892-2540, ext.125 to volunteer. In the spirit of St. Scholastica, who could do more because she loved more... * Parents are invited on campus during school hours to attend these events. Mary Kathryn Villere 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org * CAMPUS NOTES * * SSA will be offering an INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING to discuss the implementation of standard policies and procedures in math and science. Members of the school board’s Academic Excellence Committee will be present to assist in fielding questions. The meeting will be held in SSA’s cafeteria on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30pm. * SSA NEEDS PARENTS: We have a need for dads, moms or grandparents who have carpentry skills and tools. Our art department had to move out of Wisdom Hall so that it can be demolished to make way for the new buildings. In vacating Wisdom, they had to leave behind the cubbies that served to hold student the students’ art work in its various stages, including drying. We would like to rescue the cubbies and put them on castors so they can be used in the current art rooms. If you think you could help with this, please contact Heather Klechak (ext 125) to discuss further. Our deadline for removal from Wisdom is November 28 or sooner. * Thank you to everyone that put an SSA OPEN HOUSE YARD SIGN in their front yard! If you could please return the signs to the Advancement Office (Grey House) it would be much appreciated! * THANK YOU to everyone that signed up for FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION on November 7th: Tina Blaise, Christy Boudreaux, Tammy Campo, Joan Chifici and Alaina Chifici ‘14, Cate Cresson, Cari Galeziewski, Allison Greffinius, Marie Hillman, Stacie Hollingsworth, Mary Ellen Jordan, Shawn Klein, Kadee Krieger, Suzanne Myers, Elise Schell, Michele Stalter, Jeanelle Stein, Rivers Trahant, Danielle Urrata, Mercie Vargas and Stephanie Winkler. * FOOD BANKS ARE IN DIRE NEED: For NOVEMBER, we will collect DRIED BEANS, PEAS, RICE, PASTA and SOUP MIXES, because “Hunger is No Game.” Class spirit points will be given. Please write grade level on top of items. Your support will help those who are in need in our community. Items are to be turned into the Front Office and will be split between both the Covington and Samaritan Center Food Banks. * The SSA CHEERLEADERS will be standing outside selling RAFFLE TICKETS as a fundraiser next week (Mon - Thurs) during carline. There are two different raffles the girls will be offering: $5 per chance for a Vera Bradley bag and a ribbon board - OR - $20 per chance for 2 tickets to the Saints vs Atlanta game (with a Saints wreath) Section 119, row 35, seats 29 and 30 and a second drawing for the Saints vs Atlanta game (with an LSU wreath) Section 109, row 27, seat 3 and 4. For more information, please contact Mary Simoneaux at (985)966-1437. * Osirian will be having a BAKE SALE at break on Tuesday, November 18. Don’t forget to bring your money! * Key Club will be having a BAKE SALE at break on Thursday, November 20. Don’t forget to bring your money! * FATHER/DAUGHTER will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm in the SSA Gym. Tickets are $20/ each and are available NOW! Please visit the SSA website to download your form, or stop by the Advancement Office (Grey House) and pick one up. The theme for this year’s event is Greased Lightning! Come dressed as you are, or feel free to costume! Dinner will be provided, and there will be a photo booth, costume contest and a dance contest! * FALAYA FLING 2015 is looking for volunteers! Please contact Beth Chascin at 985-778-0824, Lynda Baldwin at 985-502-1626, or Lindsay Coutrado VanAs ‘95 at 985-892-2540 ext. 119 for more information. We are asking our families to donate, if they can, a $20 - $25 gift card of your choice to SSA’s Falaya Fling. These gift cards will be used in either gift baskets or in the Dove Draw. You may drop off your donation in the Advancement Office (Grey House). Thanks! This year we will be having TWO RAFFLES AT THE FLING: one for $2500 cash and one for a MacBook Pro 13”! Please make sure you visit our website (www.SSAcad.org), or stop by the Advancement Office if you would like to purchase a raffle ticket, as we can not mail them. * HELP DESK NOTES: Students are reminded that iPads should be charged at home every night. Particular care should be taken when the devices are plugged into the charging cord. Replacement chargers and cords may be purchased at Best Buy. * MOTHER/DAUGHTER will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015. The theme this year is “Pretty in Pink.” Senior tributes will begin at noon in the SSA Chapel, followed by a tea and fashion show at Vintage Court starting at 2:00 pm. Please contact Lindsay Coutrado VanAs ‘95 at 892-2540 ext. 119 or [email protected] to purchase tickets or for more information. Don’t forget to “Like” our SSA Facebook Page! St. Scholastica Academy Covington, Louisiana 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 SSA IS NOW ON TWITTER! Please make sure to follow us @SSADoves Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org * SSA CAFETERIA MENU * There will be a soup and salad bar offered every day. Baked potatoes are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please make sure to bring your School ID when you purchase lunch in the cafeteria. The staff will scan your barcode, which makes the lunch line process go much faster. Monday, November 17 White Beans with Sausage Link over Fluffy Blended Rice Broccoli with Cheese Chilled Strawberries/Fresh Fruit French Bread or Cornbread Milk -ORPersonal Pan Pizza - OR Chicekn Sliders on Bun Tuesday, November 18 Crispy or Soft Beef Taco Shredded Cheese Cup Shredded Lettuce & Chopped Tomato Golden Corn Chilled Peaches/Fresh Fruit Cinnamon Stick Milk -ORMuffaletta -ORChicken Nuggets with Cinnamon Stick Wednesday, November 19 Italian Lasagne Cauliflower with Cheese Chilled Applesauce/Fresh Fruit Garlic Wheat Roll Cookie Milk -ORPersonal Pan Pizza -ORHamburger on Bun Thursday, November 20 Chicken Noodle Soup Grilled Cheese Crisp Green Salad Buttered or Glazed Carrots Chilled Mixed Fruit/Fresh Fruit Milk -ORMuffaletta - OR Hot Dog on Bun w/wo Chili Friday, November 21 Turkey Roast with Gravy over Blended Rice or Cornbread Dressing Crisp Caesar Salad Sweet Potato Casserole Chilled Pineapples/Fresh Fruit Wheat Roll Brownie Milk -ORMuffaletta - OR Calzonettes NOVEMBER COUNSELORS’ CORNER 8th Grade Lifeskills: Weekly class for students currently taking filmmaking or music Interim Grades Conferences: Carol Pool Katherine Taylor Counselors will meet with all students (individually) who received Ds or Fs at Midterms Open Houses at Colleges: Baton Rouge Community College: 11/15; 10 am - 1 pm 866-217-9823 Centenary College of Louisiana: 11/15 Register at centenary.edu/visit Nicholls State University: 11/15 ACT Prep Classes: Every Saturday morning 6 weeks prior to ACT test (unless specified); 8 - 10 a.m. in the Library RSVP at nicholls.edu/colonelday SSA College Tour Information: Colleges Tours are open to all current 9-11th graders. The dates for next year’s tour are June 22 - 26, 2015. Each year includes visiting eight different colleges or universities, and fun things, such as a day at Six Flags. Students may pick up a College Tour form on Edline, under the College Tour link, or from Ms. Capps. Loyola University Maryland: 11/22 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Caroline Capps Virginia Military Institute: 11/14-15 Register at http://admissions.vmi.edu/visit Register at www.loyola.edu/saturday McNeese State University Cowboy Day: 11/22 Register at becomeacowboy.com University of New Orleans: 11/22 Register at visit.uno.edu Phone (985) 892-2540 Toni Pettavino www.SSAcad.org * COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS * - CEDARWOOD CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION is looking for volunteers for their JUBILEE gala event on November 15! Times available are Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to help with setting up for the auction, or 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm being a runner for the silent auction. Any student who would like to earn service hours is asked to contact Cindy Braud at [email protected]. - MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE is having their annual FLEUR DE FALL gala on Saturday, November 15. They are asking for students to help serve food from 5 to 11 pm. Participants will earn 8 service hours. Please contact Mary Catherine Scriber at 504-236-1262 or [email protected] for more information. - MQPCS 2014 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MINI MARKET: Get a start on your Christmas shopping at the MQP annual Christmas Mini Market. It will be held in the Parish Center on Friday, December 5th, 12 pm 8 pm and Saturday, December 6th, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. Many handcrafted items such as jewelry, wooden frames, embroidered items and more. Hands-on Christmas crafts for the children! Bring your Christmas list for some great shopping. - Join SSA and the Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth Pilgrimage as we participate in the 36th ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE trip to Washington D.C.! Please go to http://www.ssacad.com/forms for more information. * IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. SCHOLASTICA * School Prayer- Loving God, accept our humble offerings of prayer and work this day. St. Scholastica, teach us love. Our Lady of Wisdom, teach us truth. Amen. Pray the Rosary - This year we are doing something different with praying the rosary. All students, faculty, staff and parents are asked to take 5 minutes out of their week to say a special prayer on a designated day. Please contact Melanie Arnold at 504-421-5848 to schedule your day and prayer. Mary and Muffins -Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel. Students pray the rosary and enjoy a muffin before school. Adoration - Every first Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel. Sign up for your hour by calling Tammy Campo at 886-3011. Communion Service - Every Friday at 7:30 am in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel. Chaplet of the Divine Mercy - Every Friday at 3:00 pm in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel. * FRIENDLY REMINDERS * * PARENTS: If you need to drop items off for your daughter (lunch, iPad, lanyard, etc.), please go to the Front Office located at 122 S. Massachusetts. Please do not bring these items to the Advancement Office (Grey House) as the Front Office has access to your daughter’s schedule and the intercom. This same rule applies if you need to check your daughter out of school early. * STUDENTS: If you plan on checking out of school during the day for a doctor’s appointment, etc. you MUST bring a note to the front office before 8:00 a.m. on the day of check out. * AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS: Students can stay on campus - in the library under supervision- until 5 pm! Please make other arrangements for your daughter if you cannot pick her up by 5 pm. * DMV INFO: If you are planning to go the DMV to get your Driver’s Permit, Driver’s License, or a Replacement License, you will need a school enrollment verification form from Mrs. Heather Klechak. This is a new policy with DMV, and you can only get this form from school. Please email Mrs. Klechak at [email protected] before going to the DMV. You must give Mrs. Klechak at least 24 hours notice to receive this form. Important Note: Students going to take the road test for their driver’s license must now schedule a time with the DMV as opposed to just showing up and taking a number. Appointments for road tests will be scheduled for the following time frame: Monday - Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Get to Know the SSA Family! Margie St. Pierre has been teaching English at SSA for ten years! She has three children: Sally, Erin and Drew, and four grandchildren: Ian, Alexandra, Eli and Quinn. In her spare time, Mrs. St. Pierre likes to read, ride her bicycle on the Trace, walk, watch TV and go out to eat. 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org Did You Know that SSA Offers FREE Tutoring Labs During Lunch? - Math tutoring is held M - F during lunch in Room 93 - Science tutoring is held M - F during lunch in Room 281 - English and Social Studies tutoring is held every Tuesday during lunch in Room 92 SSA LIFE SSA celebrates Veterans Day Breanne Bizette smashes a pumpkin to raise money for Key Club. Mr. Booth collects cell phones from students before starting his class. Seniors show off their new class fleeces It was SSA Penny War this week! 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org * SPORTS * * The SSA Cheerleaders will be having a tryout clinic on Saturday, November 15, from 9 am - 3 pm in the SSA Gym. Please go to www.SSAcad.org and look in the Forms folder to download the flier. * There will be two preseason Lacrosse practices on November 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and on November 20 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the SSA fields. These practices are intended for any interested players to learn the basics of lacrosse and see if they like the sport prior to deciding if they want to join the team. The practices will be instructed by the team coach and the returning players from last year. No equipment is required to attend, and the new players only need to wear suitable clothes and cleats if they have them. * Congratulations to Ellen Feringa for being named Nola.com’s female student athlete of the week! * Please vote for our SSA volleyball players in the Times Picayune Volleyball Fan Awards! http://highschoolsports.nola.com/news/article/-2371207660513990922/nolacom-the-times-picayunesvolleyball-fan-awards-ballots/?hootPostID=feca1b3f4b948cadce8e0e34474047de Volleyball Games: Nov. 14: State Tournament at Pontchartrain Center; 3:30 pm Court 2 Nov. 15: State Championships at Pontchartrain Center; 4:30 pm Center Court We love our Varsity Volleyball team! Basketball Games This Week: Nov. 15: at Thomas Jefferson Jamboree, 1:00 pm Nov. 18: at Riverdale; V 5:30 pm Nov. 18 at Christ Episcopal; 8th Grade Nov. 20: at Northshore; JV 5:00 pm, V 6:00 pm Soccer Games: Nov. 18: vs Ben Franklin; 6:00 pm V Nov. 21-22: East vs West Tournament at Northshore; V Nov. 22: Hannan Tournament; JV Swim Meets: Nov. 21-22: LHSAA State Meet @ Sulphur Cross Country Meets: Nov. 18: LHSAA 4A State Championship 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org
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