newsletter March 04 revised 3-2-04 - St. Scholastica Academy

Archbishop Alfred Hughes
From the Principal
As the anticipation for the school year begins and we
somewhat regretfully leave the lazy days of summer behind,
we prepare for the more-fast paced experience of the 2009-
10 school year and welcome our new students, parents, and
teachers to our SSA school community. As newcomers to
the SSA family, you will find SSA parents and teachers to be
an affable group. We would like to suggest that you get
involved in something at SSA right away, so that you can
meet people quickly and enjoy that family feeling sooner
rather than later. We also welcome our returning students,
parents, and teachers back to what promises to be an
exceptional school year. Our student council has been hard
at work all summer attending both LASC and NASC, and
planning much of the summer to design a truly exciting and
fun school year full of activities.
I would like to humbly suggest a few thoughts for you to
consider as we get ready to begin 2009-10.
As a family…
· Take time to pray together, beyond Sunday Mass
· Take time to share at least one meal together, on a
daily basis if possible
· Take time to have a conversation with one another
daily
· Take time to play, even if it is on a weekly basis
As parents…
· Make sure that you have updated or activated (for
new parents) your Edline account including your e-
mail address. We will be communicating with you
mostly electronically. If you only use Edline to keep
abreast of your daughter’s grades, you will miss
every other piece of communication that we send
you. Just making a commitment to read the
newsletter will improve your knowledge of the
school’s complete program and aid in enhancing
your daughter’s school experience.
Archbishop Philip Hannan
August 2009 Dove Newsletter
· Review your daughter’s grades regularly. If you see
that her grades are not what they should be, please e-
mail her teacher (s) and/or counselor right away.
Counselors and teachers will be attempting to set up
learning plans with and for those students who might
experience academic issues, so that students feel more
in control of their learning experience in preparation
for college.
In terms of our educational goals for this year, our teachers
will spend time working with student learning data and
fashioning specific goals directed at improving student learning.
This effort maps out our efforts directed by strategic plan
with regard to curriculum renewal, data review, and curriculum;
all with the purpose of improved student learning. As Gerald
Tirozzi, former executive director of the National Association
of Secondary School Principals once said, “Being a less-thanaverage
high school is simply not acceptable; being a good high school
largely represents a commitment to the status quo; being a great high
school should be the individual and collective resolve for all…” Since
SSA has never been satisfied with status quo, I expect that everyone
in the SSA community will become involved in our schoolwide
goals and long range strategic planning to make this the
best educational institution for young women that could be.
Here’s to an involved, innovative, challenging year for us all
filled with memorable moments of spirituality, academics,
sisterhood, fun, and humor. Finally, I leave you with a quote
from the Rule of Benedict c. 72: “Let them prefer nothing
whatever to Christ. And may He bring us all together to
everlasting life.”
Peace in Christ led to Him by Our Lady,
Mary Kathryn Villere
Community Service performed
by SSA students for the
Tribute to Archbishop Philip
Hannan held at the
World War II Museum in June.
St. Scholastica Academy * 122 S. Massachusetts * Covington, LA 70433 * P.O. Box 1210 * 70434-1210 * 985-892-2540 * ssa@ssacad.com

In reading the rest of this newsletter, you will read about several learning experiences of our students as well as teachers and
administrators. It has indeed been a busy summer. We are excited to begin the new school year with a vision of continuing
our work to be the best school in the Gulf South. With your support this will absolutely become a reality.
A few reminders:
* Senior parents, August 11, 6:00 PM, SSA gym. This is an important day for you. The mandatory student/parent
meeting will present all the information that you will need to successfully navigate through your daughter’s senior year
with great memories and her successful matriculation into the college of her choice. One component of this night is
a tradition that involves the senior parents in anticipation of your daughters receiving their rings. We will have a light
supper provided, because many of you will not be able to get home from work, have dinner, and manage to get to
school in time for the meeting. Hopefully, this will make things somewhat easier for you. It will also give us an
opportunity for some fellowship as we begin this memorable year together.
New Parents – a few dates for you to remember:
* Book Day, August 10 (see page six for schedule) after Computer Application Training, the students will go to the
gym at 11:30 a.m. to complete Book Day. The girls must come dressed in their complete uniform, including
blazer. On this day the girls will experience many school-related activities such as getting their school I.D. photo taken,
getting their assigned locks and lockers, paying for supplemental course fees, choosing a lunch plan, etc.
* Orientation for 8 th graders, 8:00-11:15 a.m., August 11 and Freshman Friendship Day (all 9 th graders), 9:15 -
11:15 a.m., August 11. These two events are designed to help your daughters maneuver the school year successfully
(see Computer Application Training below or page four for schedule).
* COMPUTER APPLICATION TRAINING for ALL NEW STUDENTS - August 10, 8:00-11:00 a.m. and
August 11, 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. for ALL NEW STUDENTS (see page four for schedule).
* New Parent Meeting, August 20, 6:00 p.m., SSA gym. Mandatory meeting that will provide parents with necessary
information about the school program for the year. This will be followed by Mini-Schedule at 7:00 PM, which
allows you to walk through each of your daughter’s classes and meet her teachers.
Back to School Dance, August 14, 7–10 p.m., SSA gym.
This is the very first dance of the year and it does not require a date.
FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - NECC/ISTE-National Technology Conference in Washington,
D.C. There is global representationat the conference. Rachel Peak, Lee Caston, Kirsten Djuve, Rick Brocato, Susan Loesberg,
and Mary Kathryn Villere attended this conference.
Staff Development for Educators (SDE) - National Conference on Differentiated Instruction in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring
up-to-date, cutting-edge topics were presented by some of the nation’s top authors and educational experts, such as Rick
Wormeli, Michael Fullan, and Jim Grant. This conference focuses on differentiated instruction with the primary objective to
educate teachers on how to individualize their instruction to meet the needs of their diverse learners. SSA attendees: Jennifer
Grimley, Joe Adragna, Kim Bartlett, Brad Bessetti, Denise Bordelon, Audrey Pool, Julie Raines, and Liz Tocco.
Corrie Ibarra went to a conference for AP Spanish Language at University of Northern CO at Greeley, CO... Paige Holtgreve
went to conference on AP French Language - News & Expereince Teachers...Doreen Picone went to Atlanta for a
conference…Kathleen Holmes and Bridget O’Connor traveled to Millsaps College for an AP United States History for
Beginning AP Teachers conference...Art Lyons, Charles Richard and Danny Davis went to Baton Rouge for the 2009 LHSAA
Coaching Clinic. Catherine Mackin attended the TPRS conference in San Antonio. Advancement and Leadership - Elaine
Simmons attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) conference in New Orleans...Maria Piazza traveled to
Boston for "Partners in Mission" conference..
Welcome to our New Faculty! - Charles Bridges - Music Director; Brandon Jenkins - Chemistry/Physics;
Sam Sanders - American History, World History and Computer Lit.; Jeanell Sullivan - Biology

From the President
A new beginning is always an exciting time, as well as one
filled with great anticipation. As we embark upon this school
year 2009-10, we eagerly anticipate the new challenges which
lie ahead of us, offering all of us a possibility for new growth
and achievements as we continue to implement our strategic
plan to make SSA the best school in the Gulf South!”
During the last school year we completed the implementation
and saw a multitude of accomplishments of the 1:1 computing
system with all of our students now having a laptop. We are
proud of this initiative which fulfills one of the tenets of our
Strategic Plan “Innovation, Purpose, and Promise.” Our
technology department and faculty have worked most diligently
to put this program in place. This is only the beginning of this
endeavor. Never content to “rest on our laurels”, we continue
to explore methods to upgrade this initiative on a recurring
basis as opportunities become available.
Several of our faculty attended a national technology
conference in Washington, D.C. this summer to keep abreast
of the emerging trends and best practices in technology.
Through the sessions they participated in they discovered
proudly how highly prepared they/we are for this type of
program. They felt that they were ahead of the curve in the
knowledge and skills they need to fully deploy this initiative
with our students and faculty. Additionally, they learned a
great deal about where we need to take our program in the
future. Please join me in applauding our technology
department for a highly successful “first phase” of this element
of the strategic plan.
Last year saw the completion of our beautiful chapel in honor
of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The chapel is the source
of many graces and blessings as our students and faculty and
community visit Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and participate
in Masses and prayer services such as Reconciliation and Holy
Communion. The chapel has been the site of several alumnae
weddings already. The icon of Our Mother of Perpetual
Help was recently installed just in time for the feast of Mary
under that title. What a beautiful addition to our chapel. May
God bless all who have supported this endeavor through their
prayers and generous donations. Commemorative
opportunities are still available. Contact Elaine Simmons for
more information 892-2540, ext. 132.
If you read the news release on our Seniors, you noticed that
they received over $7,400,000 in scholarship offers. They have
been accepted to 68 different college and universities in 19
states. I am proud of them and congratulate them on their
successes and wish them well in the years ahead. We take time
to celebrate the impact this group has had upon us all. They
have grown and blossomed in their years at SSA. We are
proud of their accomplishments. They have worked hard
and contributed much to SSA. Now is a time of transition as
our seniors embark upon their futures and journey on to new
paths in their lives. I congratulate them on their successes and
wish them well in the years ahead. We have high hopes for
successful futures for the Class of 2009. The Benedictine
tradition of prayer, work, study and community goes with
them to become a natural part of their everyday life.
The dictionary defines hope as the “desire with expectation
of obtaining what is desired; trust; reliance.” We so often take
things for granted. Hope is not a passive virtue but requires
our active participation if we are to achieve what we desire.
We cannot just sit back and wait for things to happen, we
must exert the effort and take proactive steps to ensure that
we will realize our goals. Please make every effort to be
involved in the life of SSA. Through your involvement you
will experience the deeper value of your daughter’s education.
We hope you will join us at the various meetings, activities, and
events planned for you to come together to learn firsthand
what is happening at SSA as well as to be informed about
topics that will help in dealing with your teenager.
We look forward to beginning a new school year with you
and your daughters in August. Until then, may the remainder
of your summer free you to experience joy and peace, renewal
and recreation of your hearts and souls, spending time together
and enjoying each other. The office will be open on August 3
should you have any questions that this newsletter cannot
answer.
Let us remember that Christ can calm the storms we go
through on a daily basis in our lives if we turn to Him often in
prayer and frequent reception of the Eucharist. May God bless
you and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Marguerite S. Celestin
Congratulations to Coach Micki
Andry and husband Vance on the
birth of their son, Vance William
Andry, born on July 17 at 9:44 p.m.,
weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. and 19.25
inches long.

COMPUTER TRAINING
(MANDATORY MEETINGS)
August 10
Computer Instruction for ALL New Students
SSA Cafeteria
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Go to gym for Book Day after Computer Session
* * * * * *
August 11
Student Orientation for 8th Graders
Report to the Gym
8:00 - 11:15 A.M.
11:15 - 11:45 A.M. (Students may bring their lunch or purchase from the Cafeteria)
11:45 A.M. - 2:45 P.M. - Computer Training for 8th Graders
Assigned Classrooms
Freshman Friendship Day
Report to the Gym
9:15 - 11:15 A.M.
New 9th Graders remain for afternoon computer training session
11:15 - 11:45 A.M. (Students may bring their lunch or purchase from the Cafeteria)
*****
11:45 A.M. - 2:45 P.M. - Computer Training for ALL NEW STUDENTS
SSA Cafeteria

Summer Reading List is Available on Edline. Hopefully, you have read your books!
SUMMER READING AND MATH WORK PACKETS - Students are reminded to finish
their required summer reading and turn in their summer reading packets in Homeroom on
August 17. Math packets are done on Edline. The math packet is not going to be graded, BUT, it
is a partial review of the material from their previous math class. The purpose of the problem sets
is to have them practice the skills that they will be using in their next math class. Also, they should
be practicing their ACT skills using the ACT online studyguide.
(Reminder: Eighth grade and new incoming students need not complete a summer math
assignment. All students are required to complete the summer reading assignment.) If you have
any questions regarding your schedule, the counselors will be available on August 3.
NEW STUDENTS: Your EDLINE access codes were mailed to you earlier in the summer - one for the student
account and one for the parent account. If you have not activated your account, please do it before Book Day. Be
sure to mark that you will receive emails from SSA. If you have any questions or problems setting up your account,
please email jbuller@ssacad.com (Jeannie Buller).
RETURNING STUDENTS: It is critical that both you and your parents activate your separate EDLINE accounts.
Note that there are TWO accounts with individual access codes, one for the parent and one for the student. It is
equally important that parents provide a viable e-mail address for the school to use.
All communications, both informative as well as safety issues, will be addressed through this means.
SCHEDULES and demographic information (homerooms and locker numbers) for current and new students are
available on Edline. Please bring your schedule to Book Day, Orientation and the first day of class. If you have an
issue with your schedule, please send an email detailing your concern to: schedules@ssacad.com. Schedule issues
WILL NOT be addressed until August 1. It is the school’s policy to adjust only those schedules for which the
school is in error.
Falaya Fling
Our 26th annual auction, dinner and dance held on
Saturday, March 13, 2010
at the Castine Center, Pelican Park
from 6:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Winners of the Dove Progressive Dinner (Falaya Fling
live auction item) CJ and Keith Ladner invited guests to
be part of the enjoyable evening of dining and fun.
(l to r) Rick and Lori Murphy, Zan Prieto, CJ and Keith
Ladner, Sheryl Cross, Mimi and Matt Voelkel.
Tickets / Raffle Tickets can be purchased on
Book Day and forms will be available on the
SSA website and Edline.
We are proud to announce our co-chairs:
Laure Rooney and Rhonda Sceroler
The Band is the Blue Meanies (the girls
said they were "great")

BOOK DAY
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
COMPLETE SCHOOL UNIFORM
INCLUDING BLAZER must be worn on
BOOK DAY. A uniform inspection will be
your first stop on Book Day!
8:00-11:00 AM on Book Day - ALL NEW
STUDENTS report to the Cafeteria for
computer instruction in complete uniform.
BOOK DAY for ALL STUDENTS will be
in the Gym as scheduled:
8:30 AM 11th Grade
9:30 AM 10th Grade
10:30 AM 9th Grade
11:30 AM All New Students
Seniors may come any time BETWEEN
8:30 - 10:30 AM.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
STUDENT ORIENTATION
For 8th Graders ONLY
8:00 - 11:15 AM
Dress: Must wear Uniform without Blazer
11:15-11:45 AM - Bring lunch or purchase
in Cafeteria
11:45 AM - 2:45 PM (Computer Training)
Assigned Classrooms
* * * * *
FRESHMAN FRIENDSHIP DAY
for 9th Graders ONLY
9:15 - 11:15 AM
Dress: Casual - NO Uniform
11:15-11:45 AM - Bring lunch or purchase
in Cafeteria
ALL NEW STUDENTS
11:45 AM - 2:45 PM (Computer Training)
Flier (pg. 4) for August 10 & 11 schedule
Handbook Review of policies for the 9th,
10th, 11th and 12th graders will be during
Homeroom on Wednesday, August 12.
Parents please review Student Handbookl
located in the Student Planner with your
daughter and sign the Consent page at the
end of the Handbook. Turn it in to the Front
Office or give consent via website.
Lockers, I.D., school pictures, and P.E.
uniforms can be taken care of during Book
Day times.
Giving Young Women Wings
Book Day
August 10
For Your Information
TRANSPORTATION - Limited bus service is
available from Bogalusa and Mandeville. Service
is not available to individual homes and
subdivisions. Central stops are located along the
routes. Bus service will be in operation beginning
August 12. If you have any questions regarding
the Bogalusa or Mandeville buses, please call Heather (892-2540, ext. 125).
SERVICE HOUR REMINDER - Students should be working on their
service hours. If you have any questions, please call the office (892-2540,
ext. 145). The completed paperwork must be turned in as soon as possible.
(Form is on Edline).
The following will be posted on the SSA website and on Edline:
CAMPUS MAP showing drop-off and pick-up routes for before and
after school and designated student parking areas is enclosed. Please note
designated visitor parking spots.
PARKING REGISTRATION FORM - AT THIS TIME OUR
PARKING IS FULL. Parking on campus is ONLY available for 11th and
12th graders (8th, 9th and 10th graders are not allowed to drive to
school). All cars must be registered every year and registration tag must be
displayed in car. (NOTE: No one is allowed to park in the Covington
Supermarket lot or block any other business/residence.)
SUPPLY LIST - A list of supplies required by teachers is posted on Edline.
Those teachers not listed will notify students of school supplies once school
begins. (See Office Depot 5% Back to Schools Program flier).
BOOK DAY - If parents are not accompanying students to Book Day,
students are to bring three or four blank checks: One for course fees;
one for P.E. uniforms, shorts and shirts from the Doves Nest and Dove
Spirit items (flier enclosed), and one or two checks for any extra items or
incidentals.
SCHOOL PICTURES ARE TO BE PREPAID. Romaguera accepts
cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and checks made payable to
ROMAGUERA PHOTOGRAPHY.
COURSE FEES can be paid before or on August 7. Any student not
attending Book Day on August 10 will NOT be allowed to begin classes
on August 12 until all arrangements have been completed. This could take
a good portion of the morning.
TUITION - It is imperative that every family be represented at Book Day.
Students will not be allowed to go through Book Day if tuition and fees
have not been paid. TUITION WAS DUE BY JULY 1, 2009. Bank
financing is still available. If you are interested in bank financing, please
contact Mary Willem, Business Manager at 892-2540, x144 by August 1.
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS RETREAT - August 7, starts at
2:00-6:00 p.m., SSA Gym.

SENIOR EVENTS
*SENIOR NIGHT will be on August 11 at 6:00
p.m. in the Gym. All Seniors and Senior parents
are expected to attend. As part of this meeting,
college information will be discussed such as
College applications and deadlines, TOPS
information, etc.
*SENIOR PORTRAITS - Any senior who did
not take Senior Portraits in June at Expressions
Photography or who needs retakes, must schedule
an appointment for August 22 starting at 10 a.m.
Please call Leah at Expressions (809-6811) for
appointment times. All picture proofs must be
returned to Expressions whether ordering a
package or not. $25 retake charge.
*SENIOR RINGS - If you have a balance due
on your Senior Ring, please bring payment to
Book Day. A Balfour representative will be on
hand. Checks should be made payable to Balfour.
Students are reminded that only official SSA rings
will be allowed to be part of the ring ceremony!
*SENIOR RING MASS - August 27, Mary
Queen of Peace Church, 6:30 p.m. Seniors
dismissed at 11:00 a.m. for practice. Reminder -
limited seating is available.
*RING DAY - August 28, 9:00 a.m., SSA Gym.
Blazer Day for all students except Seniors. Senior
parents are invited to attend.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE FOR ALL
STUDENTS - August 14, 7-10 p.m., SSA Gym.
St. Paul's students are also invited to attend.
MASS - Commissioning of Faculty on August
19. (Blazer Day). ALL PARENTS ARE
INVITED TO ALL SCHOOL MASSES.
NEW PARENT MEETING - Parents of all
new 2009-10 students are asked to attend a
mandatory meeting on August 20, 6:00 PM, Gym.
MINI-SCHEDULE - August 20 - Parents will
not want to miss this evening. Meet in the SSA
Gym for 7 p.m., then walk through your daughter's
class schedule, meet her teachers and learn more
about her courses.
UNIFORM VARIATION DAY (Athletic
Association) - August 21. Day set aside for
variation in uniform dress code to benefit
designated club or group. There is a $1/charge. Dean of Students
stipulates the uniform variation dress. If not participating in uniform
variation day, the complete school uniform must be worn. (Outlined in
Handbook under Appearance & Dress.) Dress on the 21st: Blue Jeans or
Blue Jean Capris (not torn or ragged) and a SSA shirt.
DOVE SPORTS
Coach Art Lyons was inducted in to the Louisiana High School Soccer
Coaches, Coaches Hall of Fame at the Girls All Star Game at ULL on
July 11, 2009. Kelly Gautreaux '09 played and represented SSA in the All
Star game.
ATHLETIC FORM - The LHSAA forms are available on Edline under
Forms and on www.lhsaa.org. The forms are REQUIRED to participate
in high school sports. The parent and student athlete MUST sign
the forms. No student can practice or participate until it is completed
and turned in to your coach prior to the first practice.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SELLS A YEAR-ROUND PASS -
This pass will admit all immediate family members to all home sports
events all year for the low cost of $60. Complete the enclosed form and
turn it in on Book Day. Join us in support of the Doves. You'll enjoy the
games and be proud of the athletic talent of our teams!
ATHLETIC POLICY - Students may participate in only one sport per
season (See Athletic Section in Handbook).
DOVE'S NEST SPIRIT SHOP - The Dove's Nest will feature
new spirit items available for purchase. Some items will be on-hand to
buy, but most will be on a pre-order basis. Stop by the Dove's Nest
table on Book Day and see the new spirit items. Great for gifts or just
to show your Dove Spirit. Go Doves!!
SPORTS TRYOUTS
2009
Cross Country - ALL students, Meeting - August 14
at 1st Lunch, Rm. 81
Swimming - ALL students, Meeting - August 17, Time/Place TBA
Volleyball - 8th grade, Meeting - August 21, Time/Place TBA
Other sports will be posted on Edline as soon as the
dates are established.
CAR-LINE DROP-OFF for students is in front of the
Advancement House on E. 21st street. Students will receive Dove
Reductions for being dropped off anywhere else on campus. We
hope you will undersand. This is a safety and traffic issue. Please
do not arrive for car-line before 3:00 PM. If you are first, please
pull up all the way on 21st Street to the parking lot by the
Advancement House and on both sides of the street in front of
the Advancement House The police will require you to continue
to circle if you park blocking the intersections or while waiting for
the car-line to move and other cars cannot get passed on that street.
A helpful tip - Traffic clears up by 3:30 PM. You might want to
pick up your daughter for 3:25 PM.

August
UPCOMING EVENTS
10 Book Day for All Students - Uniforms must be worn on
that day *BD
8:00-11:00 AM on Book Day - ALL NEW STUDENTS
report to the Cafeteria for computer instruction in complete
uniform.
11 Orientation and One-to-One Computing Instruction -
8th graders
8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Mandatory
11 Freshman Friendship Day, 9:15-11:15 a.m.; New 9th graders
will stay for One-to-One Computing Instruction -
Mandatory
11 Sr. Night with Parents, 6 p.m. - Mandatory
12 First Day of School
14 Back to School Dance, 7-10 p.m.
20 New Parent Meeting - 6 p.m. - Mandatory
20 Mini-schedule, 7 p.m.
21 Uniform Variation Day, Ath. Assn.
27 Senior Ring Mass, 6:30 p.m., Mary Queen of Peace Church
Seniors dismissed at 11 a.m.
28 Ring Day Celebration at SSA *BD
September
4 Archdiocesan In-Service - NO CLASSES
7 Labor Day - NO CLASSES
11 Mass *BD
14 SIPS Morning Session - Srs. at 9 a.m., all others at 10:30 a.m.
14 8th Grade Elections
17-18 Suicide Prevention, 10th Grade
21-25 Spirit Week
24 Homecoming Prayer Service, Pep Rally and Parade
27 Family Picnic
29 Archdiocesan College Fair
*BD - Blazer Days
SSA Telephone Menu
Press Description
2 Report Absences
4 Admissions, Alumnae Affairs/Records and Advancement
(Elaine Simmons/Maria Piazza/Nicole Siverd/Yvette
Cardinale/Paula Hullihan/Jennifer Gitz)
5 General School Information (Maria Kieff/Stephanie Cassesi)
6 President's Office, Principal’s Office, Current Student
Records (Heather Klechak)
7 Guidance Office (Caroline Capps/Susanne Hepburn/Toni
Pettavino/Carol Pool)
8 Accounting Office (Mary Beth Willem/Nancy Caston)
9 Athletic Office (Coaches)
129 Dean of Academics, Dean of Students /Accounts Receivables
(Wendy Bertucci)
195 Athletic Director (Art Lyons)
PARENT CLUB
You are a member of the PARENT CLUB by virtue of
your daughter being a student at SSA. Your personal
involvement in our various activities is vital to our school
and your daughter will enjoy seeing you on campus. Please
stop by our table at Book Day to sign up for helping with
these activities, to ask any questions about the Club's activities,
or just to say “Hello”. (See letter from Parent Club
President on website).
BALLOON SHOP
...will open the first day of school. An order form is
online for your convenience. Please remember to stop by
the Balloon Shop table on Book Day. We will be accepting
"Welcome Back to School" bouquet orders or any future
birthday, special occasion, Halloween or Valentine's Day
orders. Come see what is new for the 2009-2010 school
year. An order form that can be dropped off on Book Day
is online for your convenience. We look forward to assisting
you with all of your balloon orders. Remember all
proceeds directly benefit the school beautification projects.
The Balloon Shop phone number is 892-2540, ext. 364.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
EmbroidMe store hours are Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5
PM; Saturday, 10 AM - Noon. If you have any questions
about your uniform, please call EmbroidMe at 624-9718.
REMINDER: All students must attend school in correct
SSA uniforms.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
The monthly newsletter is posted on the SSA website
for your information and convenience. We encourage
you to take the time to read about monthly and future
activities.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
SSA is participating in a parishwide plan for crisis
management. Several administraton have undergone special
training. Part of this plan, which has been funded by a
national grant for the entire St. Tammany Parish, consists
of aerial photos of the campus and complee specification
of all campu buildings, whicha llow first responders to be
able to act more quickly and efficiently in a school emergency.
In the event parents would need to pick up students becasue
of such an emergency, they should report to the cafeteria or
wherever the SchoolReach message states.
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN
In accordance with the Asbestos Hazardous Emergency
Relief Act (AHERA), a management plan has been prepared
and approved by the State Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ). The school is following the plan in
accordance with the guidelines of the Archdiocese of New
Orleans, Office of Catholic Schools. The plan is available
for you to review in the school office during regular school
hours. If you desire a copy of the plan, it will be made
available to you at a cost of $25 which covers the
reproduction cost.

Recognition and Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS...
The Golden Blues were named Camp Champions for being s
overall the top of all teams in attendance at the LSU summer
camp. They received Superior ratings for both Home Routine
and Team Competition Dance and won the Judges award for
being the team the judges were most impressed with and the
staff most enjoyed working with.
The St. Paul’s Cheerleaders, coached by Audrey Pool, attended the
Southwestern Cheerleading Association camp in San Destin, Fl. The
squad competed in three events a home dance and cheer competition
the first night and a cheer competition on the final day. The team
received blue ribbons for each of the three routines as well as being
awarded a camp spirit stick each day for showing outstanding spirit
toward one another and the other teams. Scores from all of three
competitions were totaled on the final day of camp and the St.
Paul’s Cheerleaders were named Camp Champions in the Advanced
Division. Five members of the squad, Laine Bordelon, Lexi
Patterson, Sarah Allain, Bailey Sellen and Lindsey Silva, were
nominated as All American Cheerleaders. This nomination is given
by the SCA staff to members of each squad that stand out not
only in talent but in positive attitude. Being nominated is an honor!
Each selected member then learns a cheer and dance that they have
to perform in front of a panel of SCA judges. On the final day
Sarah Allain and Bailey Sellen were named All American Cheerleaders.
The SSA Cheerleaders, coached by Jennifer Walkenford,
won Camp Champs, which is the overall winner in their
JV division, at UCA camp at SLU in June. The team
won first in Cheer, Second in Home Pom, and third in
dance. They achieved All Star status as a team (one of
only two teams in their division). They have been invited
to participate in the Capitol One College Bowl in
Orlando, Florida during Christmas break. Squad members
Abbie Lutenbacher, Elizabeth Lyon, Brittany Sharp were
selected as All Stars and have been invited to the Macy’s
Day Parade as UCA All Stars. Hailey Vervaeke also
made it to the finals in the JV division Jump Off
competition. Our cheerleaders represented the school
fantastically.
Back Row: Caroline Gallaspy, Catherine Hughs, Ashlee
Huval; Middle Row: Hannah Frosch, Alex Morgan, Caroline
Bilbe, Elizabeth Lyon, Taylor Binion, Samantha St. Pierre,
Becca Magee, Hailey Vervaeke, Alayna Aleida, Abby
Sembera, Magaret Eckert; Bottom Row: Abbie Lutenbacher,
Stephanie Tufts, Brittany Sharp, Emmie Salles, Caitlin
Landry, Sarah Beth Roberts, Abbey Caruso, Ericha Chaney,
and Mary-Brent Brown.
Top Row: Maddie Toups, Maddie Saltalamacchia, Lexi Patterson,
Sarah Kidd; Third Row: Lexie Bordelon, Kelsey Quarls, Katie
Bergeron, Kayla Jacomine, Bailey Sellen, Anna-Kate France,
Diamond Moses, Courney Boudreaux; Second Row: Becky Songy,
Lindsey Silva, Chelsea Block, Taylor Harvey, Jordan Walkenford,
Lyndsay Neel, Sarah Heno; Bottom Row: Sarah Allain (co-capt), Laine
Bordelon (captain), Danielle Gonzales (co-capt), Kera Aparicio(cocapt).
The Royalettes attended the Universal Dance Association (UDA)
camp this summer where they placed first and received the
Leadership Award (voted on by other teams).
Juniors, Rachel Rees and Payton Spell, were accepted
into Boston University’s summer theater program for
high school students at Boston University from June
28-August 1. The five-week program was an intensive
study of theater, singing, acting and literature. Their
day began at 9 a.m. and ended at 10 p.m. Rachel and
Payton were two of only 60 students accepted in a
program with from all over the U.S. and abroad.
Christina Grishman attended Louisiana Girls State at
Northwestern State University in Natchitoches from June
27-July 3 where she learned about government and how
it operates on all levels. As a delegate, she was
elected to the state office of Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court. American Legion
Auxillary Unit 16 sponsored Grishman and
other area girls to Girls State.
MarchMarch

SSA CAFETERIA
Welcome to St. Scholastica Academy Cafeteria! We are planning great things for our lunch meal program this year including
new menu items, nutrition days and special events. Our prices for the 2009-10 school year are:
Student Lunch - $1.75
Extra Sale Items; Milk (50 cents), 4 oz. Juice (25 cents), etc.
Listed below is some information about our program:
*Returning students will continue to use their pre-assigned finger scanning computer number. New students will need
their finger scanned on August 11. (see Touch and Go document in Book Day folder on Edline.)
*We are asking that all meals and extra sales be paid in advance. This saves time and allows more time for the
students to enjoy their meals. You may send any amount of money anytime. Please include the student’s name, grade and
computer number on any payments.
*Students may use advance payments to purchase extra sale items. If you request that pre-payments be used for lunch
only, students would be required to pay cash on the line for extras.
*All balances will be rolled over to the next school year unless a refund is requested.
*Diet Prescription forms are available upon requests and must be completed by your doctor or medical professional.
You must provide a new form each school year.
*Free/reduced meal application will be given to every student during the first week of school. If you choose to
apply, please return the completed form as soon as possible. If your child received free or reduced price meals last school
year, you will need to complete a new form before September 15, 2009. (Reduced lunch – 40 cents).
As always, School Food and Nutrition Services does not allow any student to charge meals or extra sale items.
Some schools will send a notice when the balance is low. However, in an effort to “Go Green”, we are encouraging parents
to take advantage of our on-line payment option.
Ø On-Line Payments: Visit the website www.schoolfiles.com for more information.
Ø One initial on-line payment is required to view the account.
Ø The fee is waived for the first bank draft payment.
Ø Minimal fees are charged for all subsequent bank drafts and all credit card payments.
Ø Make payments to your child’s cafeteria account anytime during the school year.
Ø View student purchases and account balances (no fee to view account).
Ø Sign up for monthly auto draft, email or text alerts for low balance (no fee to use
these services after initial on-line payment.)
If I may be of assistance, please feel free to contact me. Your comments are always welcome.
Sincerely,
Penny Caballero, SSA Cafeteria Manager
985-892-1548, email: stscholastica@schoolcafe.org
BOOK SOCKS (COVERS)
The SSA 2009-10 Student Council will be sponsoring a
Book Socks Sale on Book Day. Each Sock will be sold
for $4.00, but we have a special deal which is four Socks
for $15. Please support your Student Council and bring
your money to buy the book covers on Book Day! We
are looking forward to seeing you all in the fall!
GOING GREEN
The Science Club is recycling deactivated cell
phones, and empty laser and inkjet cartridges. The
receptacles will be at various locations in the gym
on Book Day. We also recycle plastic six-pack rings.
Students receive spirit points for their class when
they recycle materials so they should mark them
with their grade level.
All students will be issued a lock and locker to be used during the school day; however, when in PE class or involved in any
practice in the gym, each student should have her own personal lock to use on gym lockers in order to store her personal items,
including her computer. Computers must either be locked in lockers or with the student. "Unaccompanied" computers will be
sent to the Help Desk. A ten point Dove Reduction will be given by computer is retrieved.