HALO NOTES

As stated in Randy Clark and Mary Healy’s book The Spiritual Gifts Handbook, “Prophecy is speaking a message inspired by the Holy Spirit, especially for the ‘upbuilding and encouragement and consolation’ of others (1 Corinthians 14:3). Paul regards prophecy as exceptionally important because of its power to build up the Church. It is the only gift that appears every time he lists the charisms. A prophetic word can build up by arousing people’s faith, deepening their understanding, stirring them to worship or piercing their hearts with conviction of sin (see 1 Corinthians 14:24-25).” “Prophecy is distinct from teaching in that teaching usually involves a prepared and organized presentation, but prophecy is a spontaneous message directly inspired by the Holy Spirit. Because it is from God, prophecy has the power actually to bring about that which it proclaims–whether conviction, or counsel, or consolation or comfort. It releases God’s revelation into the present context.”

Our friend Kevin McCall will be on campus this upcoming Monday (9/9/24) and these are the reasons we ask Kevin to come and pray with the members of our school. For many, it is their first tangible experience with the supernatural, and most leave knowing that there really is a God, and He really does hear their prayers!

If you would like your son or daughter to have the opportunity to pray with Kevin, please sign the permission slip, and email the signed form back to Mr. Wyninger.

Today was one of the first days where we saw multiple students coming to school with rain jackets, and rightly so due to the rain we have received the last couple days. But please help your students remember that the only rain jackets that are permitted are sold through Southern Drifter, so if your student needs to wear one, please order one with them.

Due to the House Retreats the Front office hours for Friday will be 8-12pm

Paperwork that was distributed during orientation is now overdue. Please remind your student to turn in their signed forms to the front office. We appreciate your students' efforts in adhering to the new policies and procedures on campus.

Complete these steps to set up your FACTS account to view grades. The parent AND the student will each need to create an account. Please email Mrs. LeJeune with any issues.

Whenever a student begins to experience academic difficulty in a specific course, he/she should contact his/her teacher immediately to request extra help. Teachers may also request with a 24- hour notice that certain students report to the teacher for extra help either before school, at lunch, or after school. Such a request takes precedence over all other activities. At times, the counselor may also contact a student concerning a need for extra help. St. Louis Catholic High School offers weekly Academic Study Hall throughout the school year, free of charge for any student, regardless of grades.

It is essential that our students understand plagiarism and its repercussions to support the growth of their writing and research skills. During the first week of classes, our English teachers spent time discussing plagiarism and emphasized the value of originality and integrity in their work. We are giving our students vital skills that will help them throughout their academic careers by teaching them how to properly cite sources and encouraging them to develop their own writing voice. Click here to review the Academic Integrity Policy and Plagiarism Contract in the SLCHS Parent- Student Handbook.

As a reminder, the offices of Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, Speaker Mike Johnson and Representatives Garret Graves, Clay Higgins, Julia Letlow and Troy Carter will be hosting Service Academy Day at Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event will be in their conference center, with registration opening at 8:30 AM and the event beginning at 9 AM. All high school students and their parents, as well as school officials, are welcome to attend for free.

Representatives from America’s Service Academies, including West Point and the Naval and Air Force Academies, will make presentations on what their Academies have to offer. If a student gains admittance to one of those Academies, they will graduate with a bachelor’s degree and become a commissioned officer in our Armed Forces. Additionally, the three Academies mentioned above are tuition-free. We also plan to have presentations from ROTC units attached to LSU and Southern University, and a presentation on the Congressional nominations process. Students must receive a nomination to be considered for admittance to most Service Academies, and most nominations come from Members of Congress.

Later, students, parents and other attendees will be able to visit the booths of the Service Academies, ROTC units and Members of Congress, and ask questions. CLICK HERE for more information.

Are you signed up to take the ACT on Saturday, September 14? Stop by the library the Wednesday before to refresh yourself on some best tips and tricks for the ACT! Mrs. DeFelice will be hosting this ACT Prep lunch and learn on Wednesday, September 11 in the library.

SLCHS is offering a workshop for the school day PSAT on Friday, October 18. This engaging learning experience is open to Sophomores & Juniors, regardless of their current test scores and grades.

Our teachers will implement high-quality lessons which will help students improve their PSAT score, work to achieve mastery in core subjects, provide acceleration, maintenance, or extension of academic skills in order to support a stronger academic performance for the future.

Sessions will be from 3:15 - 4:45 on the following Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15

If your student is interested in participating in this free workshop, please sign up here.

The Saints return to the court tonight when they host Notre Dame at 6 p.m. in the pavilion. They will also be in action Friday and Saturday when they travel to Shreveport to compete in the Northwood tournament.

The 2024 regular season kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. when the Saints visit Sulphur for the first time in school history. Please note that even though the game is at Matt Walker Stadium, all students and faculty must purchase a ticket as it is Sulphur’s home game.

The girls and boys cross country teams will be open the 2024 season on Saturday when they compete in the Ascension Relay in Youngsville. This unique event features four athlete teams with each athlete running 1.5 miles. Racing begins at 8 a.m.

The Saints swim teams begin the 2024 season Saturday when they compete in the Barbe meet at the Power Center. Action begins at 8:30 a.m.

SLCHS tennis will have its informational prospective/returning player and parent meeting on Oct 1 at 5:30 PM - location TBD.

• The Student 16 and up may donate with a parent's permission & must contact mlejeune@slchs.org for an appointment time and permission form.
• Parents are welcome to donate. Please email mlejeune@slchs.org for an available appointment slot.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, with September 8th-14th being National Suicide Prevention Week and September 14th being World Suicide Prevention Day. We would love to have any faculty/staff sign up to join our SCHS Team for the SWLA Out of the Darkness Walk on September 14.

Students Sign up Here

Parents Sign up Here

Here are other ways that you can hep all month and beyond (all provided by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention):

View and share Resources

Educate yourself and others on how to have a #RealConvo

Learn and share Risk Factors and Warning Signs of suicide

Share how we can all support Diverse Communities

All students will attend House retreat next week from

8:30am – 1:30pm on Friday, September 6

Students will report straight to their retreat location in the morning from their home. No students will report to school except for the St. Augustine students. Students who do not drive will also be picked up from the retreat location.

All students are required to attend. Attendance will be taken at the beginning and end of the retreat. You may wear jeans and a St. Louis spirit shirt.

St. Joan of Arc’s retreat will be at Immaculate Conception in Sulphur.

(2700 Maplewood Dr., Sulphur, LA 70663)

St. Cecilia’s retreat will be at Our Lady Prompt Succor.

(1109 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663)

St. Josephine’s retreat will be at Immaculate Heart of Mary.

(2031 Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601)

St. Elmo will be in the Catholic Deaf Center.

(418 Iris St, Lake Charles, LA 70601)

JPII will be in Ave Maria Hall.

(935 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601)

St. Augustine will be in the SLCHS Pavilion.

Mark your calendars for the 2024 edition of the Russell Stutes Memorial Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be a part of Homecoming week and be played on Saturday, September 28 at Contraband Bayou GC.

The Cal-Cam Fair is a fall tradition in Sulphur, Louisiana that takes place at the West Cal Arena & Events Center on October 3-6 this year. Each school across Calcasieu and Cameron parishes are invited to send 3 representatives in each division to participate in the fair's annual pageant. If you are a Lady Saint interested in participating, please complete this form by tomorrow (Friday, September 6), so that we can make a selection by next week.

Please contact Jill Mahoney or call 346-400-3019 to make an appointment for senior pictures and for retakes.

Members: If you have not already, please see Mrs. Lavine to pick up hamburger tickets for our annual homecoming week fundraiser. Tickets are due September 16th and pickup during the homecoming parade on September 25th. Thank you all for the assistance in our fundraising activities!

Support the orange & blue with a "Proud to be a Saint" yard sign! Signs are $20 each, and proceeds benefit the Saints Ambassadors. Contact Fara McKinley to purchase.

St. Louis Catholic will celebrate Homecoming the week of 9/25 - 9/30 . Students are allowed to bring dates from other schools to Homecoming, and forms are available in the front office for guests to have their school administrator to sign off on.

Anticipated Homecoming Week Schedule:

• Wednesday, September 25th - Parade (after school), immediately followed by Saints Rally on the practice football field (whole Saints community welcome!!)
• Thursday, September 26th - Football game
• Friday, September 27th - Homecoming dance at SLCHS pavilion

Girls' Dress Code:

• Skirt length must be longer than fingertips at a natural standing position.
• Dresses may be backless, but no lower than waist level.
• Plunging necklines are prohibited - cleavage should not be revealed.
• Sheer, see-through, and/or skin-toned fabric that gives the illusion of bare skin is not accepted in the chest, back, or midriff area(s).
• No two-piece dresses nor cut outs that reveal the midriff area.

Those of you interested in attending this next year's March for Life: Please CLICK HERE for the information packet.

March for Life is a wonderful opportunity to witness community at its best, and for many, this is a life changing experience. Fundraising opportunities will be available leading up to the trip, so please don't let financial concerns keep you for registering! Here is a link from the March for Life website that can help give you a glimpse as to what its like. Let us know if you have any questions.

God bless,

Blaine Wyninger

Assistant Principal

Dean of Student Life

Grab your Spirit Items for St Louis Saints "The Lou" is live and ready to shop. This collection closes TODAY. After close of the link expect 2 weeks to process. Due to the custom items of Saints 'The Lou' Collection, all sales are final. No exchanges or refunds, this includes sizing. Please refer to the sizing charts available for each item(s). Any questions please call Southern Drifter, 337-602-6668

Click the graphic to shop!

Do you have your membership secured with the Alumni Association? CLICK HERE to join us and make sure you have access to all things Saints Homecoming in September. See membership details above.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 5:30pm at AVE MARIA HALL to discuss the current school campus, the future school campus on Corbina Road, and the Capital Campaign. Our architects, Father Buller, Father Whitney Miller and Kelly DeMolle will present the most up to date information on these topics. This meeting is open to all stakeholders in the St. Louis Catholic community who are interested in attending.

There are many ways to get involved in St. Louis Catholic High School’s Parent Guild. Please consider donating your time, talent or treasure to help make our Saints the best they can be! A member of the Parent Guild Board will contact you with specifics at a later date and time. Thanks for your help!

Parents interested in participating should reach out to Gretchen Jester or Jennifer Tassin.

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