The Cougar

The Cougar
Published every two weeks for SJS Parents
www.stjudebr.org
October 23, 2014
St. Jude the Apostle School provides a Catholic family environment, dedicated to the formation of each student's
relationship with Christ through faith, academics, and excellence.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Thursday, October 23
Monday, October 27
Tuesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 29
Friday, October 31
Friday, October 31
Monday, November 3
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesday, November 4
Thursday, November 6
Monday, November 10
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, November 11
Wednesday, November 12
Friday, November 14
11:00am
8:15am
2:00pm
8:15am
6:30pm
7:30am
7pm
8:00am
2:00pm
Athletic Assoc. Golf Tournament– The Island CC
School-Wide Liturgy 7B (DRESS UNIFORMS)
St. Jude Feast Day- Prayer Service & Picnic
4th Grade Retreat (Parish Hall)
BETA Halloween Spirit Dress Fundraiser (See below)
Halloween Class Parties
School-Wide Liturgy 6A (DRESS UNIFORMS)
***Parade of Saints***
NO BUSES– Election Day
Advisory Council Mtg.
Donuts & Devotion (8th Grade– Library)
First Reconciliation (Church)
Turkey Dollar Day (Community Cougars)
6th Grade Level Liturgy (Dress Uniforms 6th grade)
Progress Reports
Pep Rally
SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION
ST. JUDE FEAST DAY: Our annual prayer service and school-wide picnic will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 28th.
Each homeroom has been assigned a “prayer partner” homeroom; they will exchange prayer intentions, complete an activity, and eat lunch with together. This activity is for SJS students only. We are looking forward to celebrating our patron
saint!
THANK YOU: A big thanks to Mrs. Legendre and all the parent volunteers and shoppers who made this year’s book fair
a “royal” event! We can’t wait until next year!
HALLOWEEN SPIRIT DRESS: Please help the St. Jude Beta Club raise money for Drew Moscona Trust
Fund! On Friday, October 31st a student may wear Halloween free dress with a $1 donation.. Attire guidelines
are either a Halloween theme shirt OR black and/or orange shirt with jeans (no colored jeans) or uniform bottoms. Girls may wear flats or boots. Socks must be worn with tennis shoes. If sending a check, please make
payable to “Drew Moscona Trust Fund.” To find out more, please visit www.carepages.com and search
“TeamDrew.” Remember, class Halloween parties are scheduled for 2:00pm.
ALL SAINTS PARADE: We will celebrate All Saints Day (Saturday, Nov. 1st) at the November 3rd school liturgy beginning at 8:15am; we will have a Parade of Saints just prior to the start of mass. All parents are invited to attend. Dress
uniforms are required and a donation to the food bank is always appreciated on mass days.
NO BUSES: Please note that there will be no bus service on Tuesday, November 4th, Election Day! Carpool will begin at
7:25am.
AFTERNOON CARPOOL: Please do NOT park in the grass on the corner of our parking lot and Gardere. This obstructs the view of those trying to make a left turn.
TURKEY DOLLAR DAY: Community Cougars will be collecting dollars on Tuesday, November 11th. The money
raised will go to St. Vincent de Paul to provide turkeys to accompany the food baskets which will be distributed to those in
need for Thanksgiving.
GRANDPARENTS DAY: Grandparents Day is scheduled for Friday, November 21st at 8:45am in the activity center.
Our theme this year is “Let’s go to the Movies.” We ask that all grandparents and special persons refrain from arriving on
campus before 8:15am due to carpool and bus drop off. Permission slips will be sent home in the next week which will
allow students to leave school with their grandparent. Due to very limited seating, parents and siblings are only invited to
attend the rehearsal only on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 1:30pm. Letters detailing dress requirements for your child(ren) will go
home next week. Please contact Mrs. Pam Gautreaux with any questions!
ATHLETICS
UNDER THE LIGHTS: Thank you to everyone that came out and supported our football teams last Wednesday
night. It was by far the largest crowd for an evening game to date!
CROSS COUNTRY: The SJS cross country teams ran in the Catholic High Invitational on the weekend of Oct. 11th. In
leading the girls, Sophie M. broke the school record for the 4th time this year. She was followed by Ava D., Anne Marie
G., Claire B., Mary Claire S., Abigail M., and Jennifer M. In the boys race, Joseph P. was first on the team followed by
Bradley W., Bennett S., Bryce P., Jack L., Eli W., and Liam B. Bennett S. set a new school record for the junior boys.
FOOTBALL: 7/8th grade football team defeated St. George 7-0 in an away game on Sunday, October 12th. Great job!
SWIMMING: The St. Jude swim team had a successful meet October 17th. Results are as follows:
For the boys, Michael P. 1st place in 100 IM and 1st place in 100 free; Thomas B. 1st place in 50 breast and 1st place in
50 fly. The boy’s medley relay came in 1st place. Thomas B., Michael P., David E. and William K.
In the girls races, Isabelle W. took 1st place 100 IM and 1st place 50 fly. Mackenzie P. captured 1st place in 50 breast
and 3rd place in 50 free. Anna Michael I. placed 6th in the 50 breast. Amelia T. placed 4th in 50 free and 9th in 50 back.
Karsyn B. also placed 6th in 50 free. The girls medley relay team of Isabelle W., Mackenzie P., Karsyn B., and Margaret
T. came in 1st place. Our swimmers will compete in the championship meet this Friday, October 24th. Go Cougars!
HOME & SCHOOL NEWS
SANTA LAND 2014: Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of year again. Santa Land is coming and we need your help! We look
forward to giving the kids the opportunity to do a little Christmas Shopping for family and friends. Santa Land is scheduled for Monday December 1st thru Friday December 5th. We are now recruiting elves to help with Santa Land set
up, Santa Land shopping, and Santa Land take down. If you would like to volunteer, please click on the link below or
contact Cindy Cannon cpcannon1@gmail.com or 278-2377. Thank you! Please contact anyone on the Santa Land
Committee with any questions: Cindy Cannon and Paula Balkum Co-Chairs and Shelly Brescher and Kynlee Cunnigham
Co-Assistant Chairs. Santa Land Volunteers: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C4BACAF2BA6F85-santa/11039590
HEALTH COMMITTEE: We successfully screened the vision and hearing of our 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th graders last
week. The Health Committee would like to emphasize that this is only a screening tool and is not diagnostic. Many
thanks to all of the amazing parent volunteers who made this day run smoothly. This is a day that could not occur without
help from our dedicated St. Jude families. A very special thank you to: Lou Cangelosi, Jean Rodriguez, Sheila Gordon,
Sabrina Simoneaux, Charlene Williamson, Candace Jolissaint, Megan Higginbotham, Lisa Kitto, Bonnie Schwing, Christina Thornton, Lee Sheilds, Alison Nesbit, Nina Gazman, Storie Melancon, Imelda Fruge, Lisa Hebert, Tamara Parboosingh, Jenny Hanks, and Mrs. Chaisson
Flu season is upon us. Nurse Mickel has administered flu shots to all St. Jude staff, teachers, cafeteria personnel and
church personnel who desired the vaccination.
We continue to encourage parents to have themselves and their children vaccinated against the Flu.
INNISBROOK ORDERS ARE IN:
We are excited to announce the Innisbrook Fundraiser orders will go home with the students on Thursday, October
30th. Students will receive their order in their classrooms at the end of the day. Please make arrangements for pickup if
your child has a large order.
COUGAR DEADLINE:
Submissions for the next issue of The Cougar are due by Tuesday, Nov. 4th E-mail sdriesse@stjudebr.org.
HALLOWEEN FREE DRESS!
Please help the St. Jude Beta Club raise money for the Drew
Moscona Trust Fund. If you would like information on Drew, you
can register on this website: carepages.com and search
TeamDrew.
We will have a free dress day Friday, October 31st.
For Halloween free dress, a $1.00 donation is required.
Wear a Halloween shirt, black shirt and/or orange shirt with
uniform bottoms or jeans.
Thanks for your support,
The St. Jude Junior Beta Club
Lunch Menu - November 2014
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
4
5
6
7
Chicken Tenders
Creamed Potatoes
Green Beans
Salad Cup
Watermelon
Chocolate Pudding w/ Vanilla
Wafer
Turkey & Sausage Gumbo
Steamed Rice
Potato Salad
Spinach Salad Cup
Apple Wedges
WG Dinner Roll
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs
Steamed Cauliflower & Broccoli
Spinach Salad Cup
Pears
WG Dinner Roll
Honey Citrus Chicken
Fried Rice
Sweet & Sour Chinese Vegetables
Salad Cup
Pineapples
Pizza
Carrots w/ Ranch Dressing
Caesar Salad Cup
Grape Bar
Choice Wednesday:
Choice Thursday:
Choice Tuesday:
Club Salad OR Pepperoni Pizza
Asian Chicken Salad OR Hamburger
w/ Cheese
Choice Monday:
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
OR Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Mardi Gras Salad
OR Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Fruity Chicken Salad
OR Hamburger w/ Cheese
Choice Friday:
10
11
12
13
14
Chicken & Pasta Parmesan
Marinara Sauce
Caesar Salad Cup
Italian Vegetables
Green Apple Wedges
Hot Dog w/ Chili on Bun
Baked Beans
Shredded Lettuce & Relish Cup
Pineapples
Caribbean Jell-O Cup
Smacker Chicken
Macaroni & Cheese
Green Beans
Garden Salad Cup
Apple Wedges
Choice Monday:
Choice Tuesday:
Choice Wednesday:
Turkey & Gravy
Steamed Rice
Sweet Potatoes
Spinach Salad Cup
Blushing Pears
WG Dinner Roll
Nacho Chips w/ Beefy Chili & Melted
Cheese Sauce
Broccoli
Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, & Jalapeno
Salad Cup
Cherry Frozen Fruit Bar
Fruity Chicken Salad
OR Hamburger w/ Cheese
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
OR Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Club Salad OR Pepperoni Pizza
Choice Thursday:
Choice Friday:
Mardi Gras Salad
OR Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Asian Chicken Salad OR Hamburger
w/ Cheese
17
18
19
20
21
Beef Cutlet w/ Cheesy Creamed
Potatoes and Gravy
Corn
Salad Cup
Orange Wedge
WG Dinner Roll
Red Beans w/ Sausage & Rice
Steamed Cabbage
Salad Cup
Peaches OR Fresh Fruit
Cornbread
Hamburger w/ Cheese on Bun
Tater Tots
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Cup
Fresh Carrots
Red Grapes
Mini Turkey Corn Dogs
Macaroni & Cheese
Sweet Peas
Crunchy Rainbow Coleslaw
Fruity Applesauce
Choice Monday:
Choice Tuesday:
Choice Thursday:
Choice Friday:
Fruity Chicken Salad
OR Hamburger w/ Cheese
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
OR Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Turkey w/ Gravy
Rice Dressing
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Peas
Salad Cup
Fruit Cocktail
WG Dinner Roll
Cupcake
Mardi Gras Salad
OR Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Asian Chicken Salad OR Hamburger
w/ Cheese
24
25
26
27
28
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving
Notes: Menus Subject to Change. All Meals Served with Choice of Milk.
Notification Statement: Peanuts and Peanut Butter are not purchased for meals produced by the Baton Rouge Diocese Child Nutrition Program. However, some products served may contain nuts, may be produced in plants that use
nuts and may contain traces of nuts.
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Wear your favorite team colors.
And bring your favorite dish.
Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, football
games, and food.
Saturday November 15th, 2014 from
12-2 pm in the Parish Hall.
Grades 5th - 8th
Saturday November 15th, 2014 from
12-2 pm in the Parish Hall.
Grades 5th - 8th
Please RSVP to Alissa at
225-766-2431 or
alissal@stjudecatholic.org
By November 12th.
Please RSVP to Alissa at
225-766-2431 or
alissal@stjudecatholic.org
By November 12th.
Wear your favorite team colors.
And bring your favorite dish.
Wear your favorite team colors.
And bring your favorite dish.
Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, football
games, and food.
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Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, football
games, and food.
Saturday November 15th, 2014 from
12-2 pm in the Parish Hall.
Grades 5th - 8th
Saturday November 15th, 2014 from
12-2 pm in the Parish Hall.
Grades 5th - 8th
Please RSVP to Alissa at
225-766-2431 or
alissal@stjudecatholic.org
By November 12th.
Please RSVP to Alissa at
225-766-2431 or
alissal@stjudecatholic.org
By November 12th.