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

Parent Club Board 2009-10Teacher Appreciation LuncheonFrom the PrincipalPrayer• 30 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion• 60 Student Ministers• 6 Outstanding Catholic Student from theirparishes (one Teacher for her parish work)Work• SSA athletes were recognized for district,parish, state honors• One state championship in soccer, two runnersup– bowling and cross country; SSA played inat least regional play in all but one sport in oneof the toughest districts in the state• 2nd place for the Spanish play in the ForeignLanguage Festival; 1 st place in the French play(two years in a row)• Several students who made the district and statehonor choirs• For student Council, we hold the District IIPresidency; we took first place in the Scrapbookcontest; we received the Gold HonorCouncil Award• Three students in this area were given theRepublican Professional Women of St.Tammany Award. All three were from SSAStudy• Two National Merit Finalists• $7.4 million in scholarships, to 68 universities in19 states• Tulane Focus Award recognizing a junior forleadership and service• LSU Golden Achievement Award (two years ina row; one of 20 out of 300 schools receivingthis award). 15 SSA students received 148credit hours.• 777 students on Alpha Honor Roll; 289 studentson Beta Honor RollJune 2009 Dove Newsletter• 141 students in Advanced Placement (AP)• 5 students went on to state science fair. Onestudent got the Society of Women EngineersAward and the Outstanding Research Award fromthe Navy• One student from district rally placed 2 nd inSpanish I; one placed 2 nd in Biology II; 10 studentswho placed to go on to state rally• Foreign Language Awards in Latin, Spanish, andFrench from Loyola UniversityCommunity• 25,692 Service Hours.• We had many collections for the Food Bank; theoffice would be flooded with food offerings, as itis now• Successful shoe drive for the victims of Gustavand Ike• Aida was the 2008-09 Disney musical• Two concerts performed by our SSA choirsMary Kathryn VillereThe Golden Achievement AwardSt. Scholastica Academy received this award fromLSU for the second consecutive year. It is symbolicof excellence in education for superior performanceat Spring Invitational. This is awarded to the toptwenty schools according to credit hours earned bythe students. There are generally about 300 schoolsrepresented at testing. LSU began giving this awardover twenty years ago to recognize schools and studentsfor outstanding academic performance. Thisaward indicates excellence in educational quality ofstudents, school, and faculty.St. Scholastica Academy * 122 S. Massachusetts * Covington, LA 70433 * P.O. Box 1210 * 70434-1210 * 985-892-2540 * ssa@ssacad.com

Events - JuneREPORT CARDS - Any inquiries aboutgrades should be made before June 20.Please contact Jeannie Buller, ext. 131, assoon as possible if there is a question abouta grade. No grade changes will be made afterthat time.SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT-All students are required to do a summerreading assignment. Summer readingassignments may be found on Edline forreturning students. Assignments will bemailed for eighth grade and new incomingstudents.MATH SUMMER ASSIGNMENT -The Math Summer Assignment is postedon the website and on Edline and appliesonly to returning students. This is a requiredassignment to reinforce concepts and skillslearned in the 08-09 math course. This workwill be checked for completion, but notgraded. Math teachers will be available overthe summer. Check Edline for dates andtimes. Eighth grade and new incomingstudents need not complete a summer mathassignment.SUMMER OFFICE HOURS - June officehours will be Monday through Thursdayfrom 9 a.m. - 12 Noon and closed onFridays. The office will be closed for businessduring the month of July, but we will bechecking the voice mail daily. We willresume regular office hours on August 1.TENTATIVE CALENDAR FOR 2009-10 - The calendar is posted on the front pageof Edline. Please check the dates regardingthe opening of school in August as well asholiday dates for the coming year beforemaking travel arrangements for yourvacation/holiday plans. Students who missclasses find it difficult to catch up. We askthat the exam schedule be honored strictly.Thanks for your cooperation in thesematters.Book DayAugust 10Remember because of limited parking spaceon campus, ONLY SENIORS andJUNIORS will be allowed to drive cars toschool next year. Also, Sophomores are notallowed to park in the IGA lot, nor in front ofbusiness and other local residences unless they have the expressedpermission of the owners. That permission must be given in writingand be on file in Mrs. Depreo's office. Thanks for your cooperation.DOVES NEST NEWS - Orders that were taken at Registration andnot picked up by the end of May can be picked up in August on BookDay.UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR 2009-10 - The appearanceof our students is very important to us. Please make sure that alluniforms are clean and in excellent condition for the start of school.EmbroidMe in Mandeville is our uniform supplier. If orders for newuniform skirts, blouses, blazers, PE shorts and sweatshirts have notbeen placed yet, please do so immediately by calling EmbroidMe at624-9718. Late uniform orders may not arrive by the start of thenew school year. Uniform requirements will be fully enforced in thenew school year. We appreciate your cooperation. NOTE: Blazersmust be worn on Book Day.Giving Young Women WingsThe St. Scholastica Academy 2009-10 Student Council willbe sponsoring a Book Cover Sale on Book Day. You canpurchase a single Book Sox (stretchy fabric) and there will bea special offer for three Book Sox purchased at one time.Please support your Student Council and bring your moneyto buy the book covers on Book Day! More information inAugust newsletter. We are looking forward to seeing you allin the fall!SSA has partnered with the largest textbook supplier inthe nation, MBS Direct. The company was developed tohelp schools improve textbook services. Books can beordered starting July 15.

DOVE SPORTS PAGENational Soccer Coaches Association ofAmerica (NSCAA) and adidas recognizedSt. Scholastica Academy Soccer Programin the National Top Ten High School GirlsSoccer Pool for 2009. The team rankedfourth in the top ten soccer teams inAmerica. This is the second time in threeyears that the Soccer Program has receivedthis award.Angela LaBorde was named 2009 MetroArea Athlete of the Year by the Times-Picayune.BOWLINGThe bowling team Pete Bertucci had a productiveseason. The bowling team finished as UndefeatedDistrict Champions and State Runner-up. JanellDupepe, Elizabeth Powers, and Elise Prete made1 st Team All District and Samantha Bopp, MelanieDutel, Alix St. Pe’, and Ashley Ware made 2 nd TeamAll District.Most Improved – Brianna Bulgrin; Managers – Meredith Bennett andAngelle Ulfers.TENNISThe varsity tennis team coached by Barbara Fisher and assisted by SusanLoesberg was regional runner-up and took the runner-up in state fordoubles with the team of Shelby Fritscher and Margaret Bankston. TheSSA awards: Coach’s Award – Margaret Rivera; Most Valuable Players– Margaret Bankston and Shelby Fritscher.TRACKThe Track team coached by Kristi Becerra and assisted by Melissa Jonesand Victoria Simon were very competitive this season. Ali Edwards wasComposite Academic All State and Maury Williams was 5A - AcademicAll-State.SSA Varsity track awards: Coach’s award – Alexandra Edwards; Coach’sAward Field – Maury Williams; Most Improved – Kristen Lu; MostImproved Field – Catherine Schroeder; Most Valuable Players – LaurenSalles and Angela LaBorde. Junior Varsity awards for track and field:Coach’s Awards – Brooks Bayer and Emory Lopiccolo; Most Improved– Amanda Salles. Eighth grade track and field awards: Most Valuableplayer field – Lauren Despeaux; Most Improved – Mary Grace Gitz.The SSA awards for bowling: Coach’s Awardswent to Janell Dupepe, Elizabeth Powers, andElise Prete.GOLFThe golf team coached by Meredith Berry andassistant Bill Gallop placed third in Regionals andseventh in State. The individual awards for varsitygolf were: Rookie Award – Margaret Day; MostImproved – Lauren Barattini; and Most ValuablePlayer – Monica Caire. The SSA awards for juniorvarsity were: Best Effort – Natalie Phillips; MostSpirited – Anna McCulla; and Most Improved –Rachel Traylor.SOFTBALLThe varsity softball team was lead by head coachCharles Richard and assistant coaches SusanCalloway and Lacey Bertucci. Kristen McDanieland Katie Tyrney made 1 st Team All District andBrianna Bulgrin and Allison Dastugue receivedHonorable Mention All District.SSA softball awards: Eighth grade team; Coach’sAward – Caitlin Colombo; Varsity; OutstandingPlayers – Kristen McDaniel and Katie Tyrney;CONGRATULATIONS...to Alie Edwards and Maury Williams - both received certificatesfor Academic All State in track and field.REMINDERLHSAA Physical Forms are now on Edlineunder Athletics. Parents and/or students candown loadthem here or at the LHSAA Website,www.lhsaa.org.ATHLETIC SCHEDULESCheck Edline under Athletic calendars forsports schedules for next year.DOVE'S NEST SPIRIT SHOPThe Dove's Nest Spirit Shop has the cutest Doveitems -- shirts, hats, flannel shorts and long pants,etc. Open every Friday during lunch. Show yourspirit. Go Doves!!

AugustUPCOMING EVENTS...to the Freshman Class for a wonderfulreception on Class Night.10 Book Day for All Students - Uniforms must be wornon that day; All new students report to cafeteria forcomputer instructions in complete uniform from8-11 a.m. - Mandatory11 8th Grade reports to the gym for Orientation8 - 11:15 a.m., Lunch, 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.Computer instruction11 Freshman Friendship Day, 9:15-11:15 a.m.; Lunch,11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Computer instruction11 Sr. Night with Parents, 6 p.m. - Mandatory12 First Day of School14 Back to School Dance, 7-10 p.m.17 Summer packets turned in in Homeroom20 New Parent Meeting - 6 p.m. - Mandatory20 Mini-schedule, 7 p.m., gym21 Uniform Variation Day, Ath. Assn.27 Senior Ring Mass, 6:30 p.m., Mary Queen of PeaceChurch; Seniors dismissed at 11 a.m.28 Ring Day Celebration at SSATHANK YOU......to all of the parents, grandparents and alum volunteers whosetime and talents brightened many events this year....to Student Council officers for their untiringefforts to make 2008-09 a wonderful schoolyear....to Student Council moderators ElizabethTocco and Jodi Drane for all their hard workand efforts with the Student Council....to Penny Caballero, cafeteria manager, andour wonderful cafeteria staff.…to Dana Arthur, Lauren Barattini, CourtneyCalato, Taylor Fonseca, Elise Gagnon, AubreeLacour, Camille Olson, and Mei-Lin Rousselfor acting as student hosts for the Salute toArchbishop Philip Hannan at the event heldat the National World War II Museum. Greatjob and great representation!...ro Suzie Duplantier for making breakfast forall of the teachers for the end-of-year facultymeeting.School Board Officers - Matt Voelkel, Cindy Braud, LouiseteKidd, Alyce Fuselier Cazayoux '84 and Cindy Harlan.Parent Club Board Officers: Ginny, Kamath, Milissa Block,Theresa Elie, Susan Loveland, Beth Lambert, and CindyFekete.......to the members of the 2008-09 Parent Club CommitteeChairs for all of their tireless efforts in making this year specialand to the Parent Board for their 2008-09 donation to SSA forthe Marguerite Celestin Scholarship Fund and their gift to theschool....to Connie Brennan for chairing Sweet Treats...to Adrienne LaBorde and Karen Redd for chairing campusbeautification.Alumnae Board Officers - Jennifer Ballard Gitz '85, JeanneLivaudais Daigle '57, and Missie Arata Noel '84.Athletic Association Officers - David Broadbridge, ChristineClark, Quentin Dastugue, and Jerry Kennedy.Serving the Community...delivering food to the Food Bank.CONGRATULATIONS...Amnah Rahman was selected for membershipto the National Society of High SchoolScholars (NSHSS).