Vermilion Catholic

9/30 | Pro-Life Community Picture | All Invited | 3:15 PM | In front of the Court House

10/2 | Homecoming Shirt Deadline

10/2 | October 4H Meeting for 4th/5th and 9th-12th

• All 4H members in grades 4-12th can wear their 4H shirts or a school-appropriate green shirt with uniform bottoms, shoes/socks on Wednesday, October 2.

10/3 | All School Mass | St. Mary Magdalen | 8:00 AM

• PreK3-5th grade students should report to school at regular school time. We ask everyone to be on time so we can begin to move students immediately at the bell. 6th - 12th report directly to church.

10/3 | Bake Sale for Powerlifting | PreK3-12th | All items are $1

10/4 | 1st Grade Blessing of the Pets in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi | 7:45 AM

Looking Ahead...

10/7-10/11 | Beta Diaper Drive | Out of Uniform Pass will be given to those who donate

10/8 | Lower School Mass | 7:45 AM | Lower Campus Gym

10/9 | Wear Pink for the Vermilion Levy Foundation | $3 Donation

10/9 | October 4H Meeting for 6th-8th

10/10 | 6th-12th Mass | St. Mary Magdalen | 7:45 AM | All Students must be at Church for 7:30 am

10/11 | Jostens Order for Cap and Gown and Rings

10/11 | Last Day of the First Nine Weeks

10/12 | Free ACT Prep Class | VC students only | Presented by VC Math Dept

10/14 | First Day of the Second Nine Weeks

10/15 | Fall Testing for Upper | 9th & 10th PreACT | 11th PSAT | 12th ACT

10/16 | Out of Uniform Day for those with Diaper Drive Pass

10/17 | All School Mass | 7:45 AM | Upper Campus Gym

10/18 | Cheer Buddy Night

10/24 | College Fair | at Teurlings Catholic | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | More info below

• ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS AND SENIOR STUDENTS : Kairos VII Retreat Registration is OPEN! Retreat is on November 2-4, 2024 at Stillwater Catholic Retreat Center. Registration packets are available in Theology classrooms, in Ms. Rachael David’s office, or click the link above.

• There are limited registration spots so do not delay in registering.

• Please turn in to Ms. Rachael David (office located inside the library) or to Mr. Matt Doktor. You will receive an email confirmation once it has been received.

In cooperation with the City of Abbeville, we kindly ask everyone to avoid double parking along Magdalen Square and on N Washington Street. This not only helps keep our streets safe but also ensures that emergency vehicles can pass through without any issues. Please plan accordingly when coming to church.

• October 7th - October is the month of the Holy Rosary. The Church will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on this day.

Each month our school community prays a morning prayer together. For the month of September, the student will be praying the St. Michael prayer. A great idea would be to include this in your family’s morning prayer while driving to school or night time prayers to allow your child to lead this special prayer.

• If you are interested in volunteering to make copies for the faculty and staff, please see the information below.

• We will make copies every Wednesday.
  

• We are asking volunteers to make copies on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.

• Please call Mrs. Michele Meaux (Lower Campus) at 337-898-0859 on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 PM the day before you've signed up to copy to confirm there are items that need to be copied the following day. We want to be respectful of your time.

• Please use the link below to sign up for a slot that works for you.

• Copy Volunteer Sign Up Link
  

One of my goals this year as the new College and Career Advisor is to implement a Career Exploration "Lunch and Learn" in order to provide specific insight into careers that students have identified to me as being of interest to them. I also hope to bring awareness about careers for those students who are undecided about their future. These will be short (during lunch time), focused on a specific career, and informal presentations with conversation. Students will have a chance to ask specific questions about the career being presented.

Thursday, October 3: Diogo Tavares, a Financial Advisor for Northwestern Mutual, will be here to talk to students interested in Business, Finance and Insurance careers.

Friday, October 4: Kim David, a Child Psychologist, will be here to talk to students interested in Psychology.

Monday, October 7: Emily Faulk, President of the Acadiana Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers, will be here to give a broad outlook on all engineering fields and discuss the civil engineering field more at depth.

Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15: "Design Days"- The Beverly's, a licensed Interior Designer and Architect, who also own an architecture firm in Lafayette will be here 2 days in a row to cover all aspects of architecture, interior design and owning/operating a firm.

They love to share about their careers being the perfect blend of art and science!

September 30 | Lunch presentation from an Admissions Counselor on why you should choose Southeastern!

Please use the following link to REGISTER for FREE ACT test prep. All subjects are offered but differ each week. You have to click on the dates on the calendar to see what subject is being offered that week. This is provided by the Louisiana Center for College Access (LCCA) and is available to students from 9th-12th grades. https://apply.tulane.edu/portal/lcca

This is a free resource from ACT. It includes helpful test-taking strategies and a practice ACT. https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf

Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 5:00 PM: We will be offering four extra test prep dates to get you ready for the October 26 ACT test. Register here.

Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 PM: Are you Common App Ready?
Are You Common App Ready? Bri Busby, from the Common App will explain how to approach your college applications and discover tools for students and families to help along the way.

Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM: TOPS & FAFSA® Seminar
This seminar provides information on Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
Note: Translated (digital and print) handouts will be available in Spanish and Vietnamese during the seminar. You'll be able to visit their website and select your preferred language.

Wednesday, December 04 at 5:00 PM: Taking Care of Your Whole Self
Join us for an interactive workshop to learn how to support your overall wellbeing. Sam Bruce, Program Manager from Tulane’s Wave of Support, will guide you through tools and resources to help you find balance, connection, and meaning. Participants will explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, the importance of self-care, and how to ask for help to take care of their whole selves.

ACT/SAT Test Prep:
September, October, November and December ACT/SAT Test Prep sessions are open for registration here.

RESOURCES:

Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 PM: Are you Common App Ready?
Are You Common App Ready? Bri Busby, from the Common App will explain how to approach your college applications and discover tools for students and families to help along the way.

Remember, colleges and universities have different deadlines during their application process. Make sure you are aware of these deadlines.

Filling out your application takes time

If you have to keep interrupting your progress to find information, like a certificate for a continuing education course or the address of your last internship, it can take even longer. Before you start the application process, gather your materials. This is the information you’ll need to complete your application:

1. A copy of your high school transcript,

2. A list of your activities, work, and family responsibilities,

3. Test scores and dates from your college entrance exams (SATs, ACTs, etc.),

4. Parent/Legal guardian information,

5. Academic honors and achievements.

Andrea Noegel is available for ACT science prep.

Learn Science test taking tips, what you need to know and take tests that have been given in the past.

Please email andreanoegel@vermilioncatholic.com for details and to schedule a session.

Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mount Carmel does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, or ethnic background in educational programs or activities. Vermilion Catholic administration reserves the right not to accept students who were expelled from other schools or possess poor grades and/or poor discipline records.

Website: vermilioncatholic.com
Location: 425 Park Avenue, Abbeville, LA, USA
Phone: (337) 893-6636
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