September 17, 2009

...that we are looking forward to our first Grandparents’ Mass tomorrow. Student commission members will greet visitors in the school foyer and in church to help grandparents locate their grandchildren.

…that you may view photographs of school activities on our website. They are posted under "photo gallery."

...that we will celebrate Constitution Week next week beginning with a flag raising on Monday. Thursday we’ll have a red, white, and blue fun dress day and treat sale. Also on Thursday, Mayor Charles Caillouet will speak to the student body, followed by a singing assembly.

…that the Rite of Passage for KA and KB is next Tuesday. This short ceremony is patterned on the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. Our school and church (represented by clergy and administration) receive each kindergarten child accompanied by parents and their big buddy. Through this symbolic gesture, church and school indicate that their efforts are joined to that of the parents in partnership in the spiritual formation of that child as a Catholic.

…that the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Conference Office is sponsoring a family concert at the Thibodaux Civic Center at 2 PM on Sunday, October 18^th. The concert features the Cat.Chat Man, Moses the Cat, and other special guests, and is filled with lots of music, crowd participation, prizes, prayer times, and wholesome family fun. A poster with more information is posted in the school foyer. Advance tickets are $5.00 per person or $12.00 for a family. They may be purchased through school by placing payment in an envelope marked Cat.Chat. We will send the tickets to you. Checks should be made out to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

1. We will take school pictures next Tuesday. Envelopes went home today. These envelopes must be returned with payment on picture day in order for your child to receive pictures.

2. The blue handbook sign-off form is due tomorrow. We must have this form from every family.

3. The St. Genevieve Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Soccer Challenge on Saturday, September 26^th at 2 PM at E.D. White Catholic High School. This competition is designed for players to demonstrate the most basic of soccer skills – the penalty kick. Each player will be allowed fifteen shots at the goal from the penalty line (12 yards from the goal). For entry forms or more information contact Joe Soignet at 447-2775 or Jonnie Arcement at 446-5571. This challenge is free to all participants.

4. CASA of Lafourche is sponsoring Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 17^th from 7 to 11 PM in the Cotillion Ballroom at Nicholls State University. Tickets are $35.00. The evening includes a live band, buffet, silent auction, a cash bar, and door prizes. Call 446-6600 for reservations or on line at casaoflafourche@bellsouth.net. All proceeds benefit CASA of Lafourche, Inc.

5. 4-H dues and membership forms with one project book selection are due tomorrow. This is also the deadline for ordering baby chicks from the extension office at 446-1316. Members are reminded to keep the "Lafourche Happenings" in a folder for reference during the month, as well as referring to the website: www.lsuagcenter.com.

6. The deadline for ordering tickets for the "4-H Tailgate Party and LSU Football Game" is tomorrow. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by 4-H members and their families. All activities will be at Parker Coliseum.