* JANUARY 16, 2015 * 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 January Dates: 17 - 20 - Holocaust Trip 19 - MLK, Jr. Day: NO SCHOOL 19 - 24 - March for Life Trip 20 - Junior Parent Meeting in the Gym 24 - Mother/Daughter at Vintage Court 26 - Recognition Assembly (Blazer Day)* 28 - 8th Grade Retreat/ Blood Drive* Important February Dates: 2 - SIPS: 9th graders arrive at 8 am; 8th & 12th graders report to Gym at 9:30 am 7 - Alumnae Mardi Gras Mambo 10 - Feast Day/ 8th Grade Induction/ Mass (Blazer Day)* 13 - Mardi Gras uniform variation 14 - 22 Mardi Gras Holidays 24 - Assembly 27 - Sweetheart Dance 7-10 pm PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE I have been privileged to have been part of the SSA senior retreat team for the past 25 years, and I just returned from my 26th senior retreat. It is such an honor to be present with a class of amazing young women, whom you have watched grow into their own spirituality. It is a privilege to hear them share the influences that have made huge impacts in their lives- family, friends, faith, school...it is humbling. A retreat can be a defining moment in one’s life experiences. I believe that this retreat is one of those opportunities. The girls allowed themselves to be present throughout the retreat, which allowed faith experiences and their relationship with Jesus and their classmates to deepen; these are irrevocable bonds from which they will draw strength in the future. Senior parents: thank you for allowing them to be Scholastica women. St. Scholastica family: thank you for keeping the girls, as well as the retreat team, in your prayers. Everyone appreciated your prayerful support. There are several “faith in action adventure” opportunities in this second school term and in the summer. This weekend our students leave for the Holocaust trip to Washington, DC. The trip is jam-packed with historical sights and experiences. Another group is leaving on Monday for the March for Life with the Important March Dates: Archdiocese of New Orleans. What a powerful experience to be a 2 - SIPS: 10th graders arrive at 8 am; part of a 300+ contingent of young people gathered in solidarity Student Ministers report at 9:30 am with 100,000+ people all praying for the same thing! Over the 3 - Dove Experience (3:30-5 pm)/ Mardi Gras holidays a group of students will be going to Georgia Tryout Meeting for Cheer & Dance teams (5 pm) on a mission trip to build houses for impoverished people. In July 7 - SPS Cheerleader Tryouts 8 am & SSA some students will be attending Notre Dame Vision - an incredible Royalettes Tryouts 1 pm faith journey for high school students from across the nation12 & 13 - Exams another life-impacting experience. God has provided multiple 14 - SPS Golden Blues Tryouts 8 am & SSA Cheerleader Tryouts 1 pm opportunities to meet him face-to-face. We are so fortunate. 17 - Juniors take ACT Thank you for supporting these programs for the girls. 19 - St. Joseph’s Altar/ Mass (Blazer Day)* 21 - District Rally & Falaya Fling 25 - 27 - LSU Spring Testing 30 - Recognition Assembly (Blazer Day)* * Parents are invited on campus during school hours to attend these events. In the spirit of St. Scholastica, who could do more because she loved more... Mary Kathryn Villere 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016: Registration packets will be emailed by the end of January. Registration for returning students is due February 13: • 9-11th graders - $700 ($400 registration fee, $300 tuition deposit) • 12th graders - $1050 ($400 registration fee, $300 tuition deposit, $150 graduation fee, $200 Senior Retreat fee) Registration for new students starting in August is due March 6: • 8th graders - $500 ($200 Commitment Fee already paid with application) SSA STANDOUTS Do you know a student or teacher that has done something awesome? Have they won an award or been recognized in some way? If so, we want to hear about it! Please send any news and/or photos to: [email protected] * CAMPUS NOTES * * SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 20-23: Cycle G (G, H, E, F). All 1’s will go to Math on Tuesday, Jan. 20. All 2’s will go to Science. * There will be a JUNIOR PARENT MEETING regarding the college process on January 20 at 6:00pm in the SSA gym. The meeting will last about 40 minutes. * YEARBOOK ADS: Don’t forget that senior yearbook ads are due Friday, January 23 by 3:15 pm! Tell your senior how proud you are! Share your favorite childhood photos, stories and more with a personal message that will be printed in the yearbook and treasured forever! For more information, please click here. * FOOD BANKS ARE IN DIRE NEED: For JANUARY “It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time” as we will be collecting BREAKFAST ITEMS (Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Oatmeal, Powdered Milk, etc). 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. * MOTHER/DAUGHTER will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Vintage Court. Dress is church attire. The theme this year is “Pretty in Pink.” Senior tributes will begin at 1:00 pm followed by a tea and fashion show 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. You may also download the ticket order form by clicking here. * SSA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION’S MARDI GRAS MAMBO: Don’t forget to come watch the Krewe of Olympia parade at SSA on Saturday, February 7 from 4-9 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, as well as parking spots and bathroom wristbands. More information will be in next week’s newsletter! * 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 $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. 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 @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, January 19 No School Tuesday, January 20 Crispy or Soft Pork Taco Shredded Cheese Cup Shredded Lettuce & Chopped Tomato Golden Corn Chilled Tropical Fruit/Fresh Fruit King Cake Milk -ORCrispy Chicken Smackers with King Cake Wednesday, January 21 Meatballs in Red Gravy over Wheat Spaghetti Seasoned or Italian Green Beans Chilled Applesauce/Fresh Fruit Garlic Wheat Roll Milk -ORBreaded or Grilled Chicekn Patty Bun Thursday, January 22 Chicken Noodle Soup Grilled Cheese Creamed Spinach Buttered or Glazed Carrots Chilled Mixed Fruit/Fresh Fruit Sesame Wheat Roll Milk -ORHam Sandwich or Poboy w/ wo cheese Friday, January 23 Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatos Caesar Salad Chilled Mandarin Oranges/Fresh Fruit Wheat Roll Brownie Milk -ORPizza * JANUARY COUNSELORS’ CORNER * Fall Grades Sessions: Counselors will meet with all students (individually) who have Ds or Fs going in to finals Carol Pool 8th Grade Lifeskills: Weekly class for students currently taking film-making or music 2015-16 Scheduling: ACT Prep Classes: Every Saturday morning 6 weeks prior to ACT test (unless specified); 8 - 10 a.m. in the Library Katherine Taylor Universities Visiting SSA Campus at Lunch in the Library: ULL will be in the front room of the library during lunch on Jan. 26th 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Junior Parent College Night: There will be a meeting for all parents of juniors regarding the college process on January 20 at 6:00pm in the SSA gym. The meeting will last about 40 minutes. Open Houses at Colleges: Centenary College of Louisiana: 1/31 Register at centenary.edu/visit Southeastern Louisiana University: 1/31 Register at Southeastern.edu/lionpridepreview Virginia Military Institute: 2/6-7, 2/20-21 Register at http://admissions.vmi.edu/visit/ 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. You may also click here to download the form. Phone (985) 892-2540 Caroline Capps Toni Pettavino www.SSAcad.org * COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS * * PROJECT PROM: The Junior League of Greater Covington will be collecting gently used floor length or cocktail dresses, evening shoes, purses, sashes, shawls and costume jewelry on January 17 from 9am - Noon at Dogwood Cottage. These items will then be offered free-of-charge on February 28 from 9am - Noon at Dogwood Cottage. For more information, please contact Lauren Menier at (504) 427-3663 or [email protected]. * Take a chance on winning $100,000 with the ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE MEGA RAFFLE! Tickets may be reserved at the St. Andrew Parish website: standrewparish.net. Ticket prices are 1 ticket for $50 or 3 tickets for $100. * POPE FRANCIS TWEET * January 10, 2015 “Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Let us find time to be with him.” * FRIENDLY REMINDERS * * MAKE-UP TESTS will take place in the cafeteria from this point forward. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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! Rosa Negron has been teaching Spanish at SSA for the past four years. She is married with three daughters, and five grandchildren (two boys and three girls). In her spare time, Mrs. Negron likes to read and walk at the lakefront. Mrs. Negron says “For me, teaching at SSA has been a satisfying experience and I hope my students enjoy learning Spanish and the culture of Hispanic countries.” 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 * SPORTS * * Congratulations to Ellen Feringa for winning the 3200 meters this past weekend at the LSU Indoor Invitational! * Any senior signing to play a sport at college is asked to notify Coach Charles Richard as soon as possible. * Varsity & JV Softball tryouts will be January 20 & 21 from 3:45-5:30 pm at the SSA Athletic Complex. 8th Grade tryouts will be scheduled in February. * Tennis tryouts will be January 26-28 at 4:00 pm at Pelican Athletic Club (PAC). * Congratulations to the SSA Basketball team for defeating Franklinton (50 - 33) in their first district game. SSA Scorers: Jordan Bass- 4 Points Lizzie Lagarde- 11 Points Claire Schmitt- 9 Points Megan Feringa- 10 Points Victoria Penn- 6 Points Sam Zelden-10 Points Current Record:15-2 Upcoming Basketball Games: Jan. 21: vs Crescent City Baptist; 5:30 pm Jan. 21: vs Trafton; 6:30 pm 8th Grade Jan. 23: vs Lakeshore; 5:00 pm JV 6:00 pm V Jan. 26: at Holy Ghost; 6:30 pm 8th Grade Jan. 27: vs Pearl River; 5:00 pm JV 6:00 pm V Jan. 29: at Trafton; 7:30 pm 8th Grade Jan. 30: at Franklinton; 6:00 pm 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Upcoming Soccer Games: Jan. 20: vs Covington; 5:30 pm V Jan. 23: at Ponchatoula; 5:30 pm V Jan. 26: vs Fontainebleau; 6:00 pm 8th Grade Jan. 27: vs Fontainebleau; 5:30 pm V Jan. 30” at Slidell; 5:30 pm V Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org * SSA STUDENT LIFE * Congratulations to the SSA Royalettes for being named UDA 2015 State Champs for Jazz and Pom! Coach Lauren Beattie and SSA junior Jessica Lucio at the LVCA All State Banquet. Congratulations to the SPS Golden Blues for placing 2nd in Pom and 4th in Jazz at the UDA 2015 State Championships! SSA students enjoyed Pinkberry on campus this past Tuesday- to support Sydney Garraway’s chance at winning the Swirly Scholarship. Seniors enjoy their retreat this week 122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR MAKING 2nd QUARTER HONOR ROLL: Alpha Honor Roll: Sarah Amkieh Daly Andrus Alyssa Asaro Anna Autin Avery Autin Katherine Azuara Aubrie Babin Jordan Bass Hannah Battle Lindsey Berns Madeleine Berrigan Mallory Biedenkopf Ainsley Billson BrookeBocklud Stephanie Bodin Shelby Boling Eileen Bolton Olivia Booth Catherine Boudreaux Emily Boudreaux Gabi Bradford Anna Katherine Breaux Sara Breaux Beverly Brown Molly Brown Clare Bruns Olivia Buquoi Madi Burke Bailey Camp Caroline Cantrelle Catherine Casanova Anna Champ Michelle Chatry Morgan Chiasson KaitlynCleveland Emily Cochran Hannah Cole Grace Cole MaddyColes Alexis Colomb Murphy Conlin Mary Margaret Crawford Kaylyn Cuadrado Alison Curl Blaze D'Amico Hailey Damiens Diana Darr Brice Davis Brooke Deeks Claire DiCorte Morgan Doyle Brooke Doyle Claire Dubreuil Mary Duet Grace Dumdaw Emily DuRapau Allie Edwards Mary Frances Elliott Saylor Ennis Savannah Ennis Emma Estapa Alli Farr Elise Farris Ellen Feringa Megan Feringa Jennifer Fiorella Amanda Foto Gabie Fouchi Grace Galeziewski Marianna Gallaspy Beta Honor Roll: Kellie Garraway Sydney Garraway Courtney Gasser Danica Gong Caroline Grayson Maddie Grimley Chloe Grosch Emily Guillory Lexie Gutierrez Grace Guzan Lauren Hanley Victoria Harp Patricia Harris Nicole Harrison Megan Haydel Katie Higgins Reagan Hightower Emma Hladky Sarah Hoerner Kristen Holmes Desiree Holton Scarlett Holton Anne Honsberger Lindsay Horridge Kayla Houte Elizabeth Hummel McCall Hundley Cecilia Hunter Aubry Hymel Claire Iennusa Kyleigh Jackson Kirsten Jackson Veronica Jimenez Hannah Jones Preslee Jones Genna Jordan Ella Jourdan Bizzy Kalmbach Alyssa Kelly Morgan Khashou Emily Klein Evelyn Klein Nicole Kluchin Emma Knobloch Georgia Krieger Allyson Lacoste Taylor Lambert Abby Landwehr Olivia Lapuyade Mary Larson Sydney Lavigne Jacqueline Lavin Jamie Lemoine Riley Leyrer Erika Manfre Caroline Marks Grace Mauberret Celine McDaniel Molly McHale Margaret Mena Meg Mercante Morgan Miley Maggie Modeen Laura Montreuil Courtlyn Moore Megan Moser Mary Kate Murphy Conner Murphy Alyssa Navarro Juliana Navarro Isabelle Nguyen Emily Noggerath Regan Odenwald Margaret Ohler Abby Palopoli Maggie Palopoli Sophie Palopoli Lindsey Parkins Isabelle Pellegrini Zoe Perrin Brittany Pierce Emma Pollet Lili Poulsen Madison Power Payton Ramsey Hannah Randazzo MadeleineRawls Anna Rawls Shelby Richard Morgan Ross Kate Rovira Hailey Rowbatham Emily Ruli Sydni Saltalamacchia Mallory Sceroler Jessica Schellang Amy Scheuermann Kaitlyn Scheurich Jolie Schexnaydre Mia Schexnaydre Amy Schneida Lauren Schneida Lauren Schouest Annie Schwartz Allyson Seals Sidnea Sharp Renin Shepherd Ayshe Shepherd Bess Simoneaux Taylor Sims Bailey Sitarz Lauren Sliman Whitney Smith Caitlin Smith Simone Smith Caroline Spadafora Ally Spell Abby St. John Juliette St. Romain Caroline Stafford Katherine Stolin Hayley Todaro Angelle Torres Kate Trent Audrey Ulfers Carolanne VanZandt Bella Vargas Sydney Vincens Kelsey Wales Meira Wegmann Allison Weimer Kate Weldon Megan Whittemore Hope Winkler Megan Wollfarth Emma Wynne Julianne Yaeger Emily Yalcin Samantha Zelden Kate Zenor Maggie Abide Hailey Amato Rachel Audibert Hayley Blaise Lauren Booth Madison Boudreaux Rennan Bourgeois Natalie Brown Madeleine Bukaske Mary Carter Therese Chifici Caitlin Cisneros Lauren Clawson Caroline de la Houssaye Mackenzie Donegan Catherine Dubuc Allison Dufrechou Sarah Estapa Emily Fontana Ashley Foto Gabby Giambelluca Lauren Gonzales Sophia Gradishar Olivia Gray Alex Groeneveld Grace Grundmann Zoe Guastella Mary Margaret Hayden Liza Hewitt Annie Jung Caroline Knepper Meghan Kreeger Charlotte Lea Frankey Leggio Montana Liggio StephanieMelancon Jessica Mitchell Maddie Morris CatherineMusso Hannah Noel Bailey Patterson Alyssa Perino Hailey Prendergast Olivia Priola Tanner Rapier Mary Rapp Anne Rapp Hadley Rase Katherine Riecke Courtney Robicheaux Claire Schmitt Molly Stalter Rachael Stewart Kristen Stuckey Franki Toce Samantha Vercher Madeline Wells Elizabeth Williamson Sarah Young
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