Formed in Catholic tradition, the mission of St. Michael High School is to foster the spiritual, intellectual, and personal development of young people as committed disciples of Christ.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER

17521 Monitor Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: (225) 753-9782

P.O. Box 86110 Baton Rouge, LA 70879-6110 Fax: (225) 753-0605

SPIRITUAL LIFE

MASS: We will host Mass in the Campus Chapel rotating between

Fridays before school at 6:25 and Fridays during lunch hours. This is

optional for students and dress uniform will not be required. Religion

teachers will provide students with a schedule for the Masses and social

distancing will be in place.

FATHER/SON NIGHT: On Friday, March 19 we will host an even-

ing of prayer for St. Michael boys and their fathers. We will celebrate the

Feast of St. Joseph with a Lenten meal, prayer, and talks from Jason

Angelette and Fr. Paul Gros. Space is limited. If you would like to regis-

ter, please email Emily Froeba at efroeba@smhsbr.org.

LENTEN CONFESSIONS: On Tuesday, March 23 we will offer

the Sacrament of Reconciliation to students through religion classes.

Please say a prayer of thanks for the priests who will be here to celebrate

this Sacrament with our students.

MP3: We will hold a High School MP3 on Friday, March 5 in the Multi

Purpose Gym. Join us for a great night of music, games and adoration.

RICE BOWL: We will collect money for Operation Rice Bowl

through religion classes from March 1—March 12. This money goes to

the many programs of Catholic Relief Services and a portion stays here

in Baton Rouge to benefit Catholic Charities’ homeless outreach. This

will not count as a service block, but it will be a class competition. There

will be other opportunities for service block donations later in Lent.

SENIOR PROJECTS: Parents of seniors, your students have been

working throughout this school year on their Senior Social Justice Pro-

ject, which culminates in a formal research presentation that will be

done in front of classmates and possibly via Zoom to other adult guests.

This presentation is the capstone to their educational formation at St.

Michael and is intended to help them bring together and demonstrate all

of the skills they have gained during their time here. You may contact

your student’s religion teacher with any questions. Presentations take

place in April.

SENIOR RETREAT: Senior Retreat will take place at St. Michael

High School on Wednesday, March 17 from 12:30-8:15 PM. Students

received information and permission forms in religion class. This form

and parent participation information was sent via email. Please return all

information by Friday, March 5.

SERVICE PROGRAM: The Service Block Program will continue

into the Spring semester. Students will be asked to perform five blocks

of service (with at least 3 from blocks 1-5). These can be similar activi-

ties to their Fall blocks, but they must be performed after December 4.

Students will be required to reflect on this service. These details have

been sent to students by their religion teacher. Five blocks are due by

April 12.

INTELLECTUAL

EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS: Students will be dismissed at

1:30 PM on Friday, March 19 for preparation of our Open House on Sun-

day, March 21 There will be NO after school program. EBR buses and the

SMHS shuttle bus will run at 1:30 PM.

LATE START FOR STUDENTS: On Monday, March 22 school will

begin two hours later than usual due to the SMHS Open House on Sunday,

March 21. Dismissal will be at the regular time. The first bell will ring at 9:10

AM. The library will be open at 6:45 AM for any students who are dropped off

early. East Baton Rouge buses will run at their regular time. The St. Michael

shuttle bus will run two hours later than usual in the morning.

ACT & SAT DATES: The next ACT dates are Saturday, April 17; Satur-day, June 12; and Saturday, July 17. Please visit www.act.org to register. The next SAT dates are Saturday, March 13; Saturday, May 8; and Satur-day, June 5. To register visit www.collegeboard.org/sat. These are the final opportunities for current seniors to post either a qualifying ACT or SAT com-posite score for TOPS eligibility. Please refer to www.osfa.la.gov for full un-derstanding of TOPS eligibility requirements.

REGISTRATION: The deadline for registration for the 2021-2022 school

year is March 15.

TUITION AND FEES: Families of incoming and returning students will receive an email on March 1. This email will provide information on the registration process, including how to set up a FACTS account; how to pay the registration fee through the FACTS account; and, how to select a payment plan for the 2021-2022 school year through the FACTS account.

TUITION ASSISTANCE: Families may apply for tuition assistance through their FACTS account after March 1. Tuition assistance applica-tions are due no later than April 1.

DIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE INFORMATION: Tuition

assistance information is also available on the Catholic Schools Office

website www.csobr.org. Instructions and the application process for the

Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) and the Black & Indian Mission Funds are

available on the website under the Schools tab. Applications for both funds

are due May 15.

COMPLETING REGISTRATION AT LSU: In order to complete registration at LSU, students must log into their myLSU account and accept all desired financial aid awards or scholarships. According to LSU’s web-site, students must accept all scholarships on their myLSU account by May 1. Any scholarship offer not accepted on or before May 1 will be declined. Reinstatements are based on available funding and are not guaranteed. On myLSU, select Financial Services from the left menu, then Financial Aid, then Financial Aid & Scholarships. For more information regarding LSU Financial Aid and Scholarships, please go to www.lsu.edu/financialaid Students will then need to pay their fee bill on their myLSU account to complete registration.

GRADES: The third nine weeks grading period ends Friday, March 12. Please stay in touch with your child’s teacher. Every assignment, project, quiz and test counts toward the GPA. Report card grades will be posted on PlusPortals by Monday, March 15. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular class, please contact the teacher immediately.

INFORMATIONAL LETTER FOR PARENTS OF SENIORS:

During the first week of March the first of two senior letters will go to par-

ents and seniors via email. Both letters will contain important information

regarding the Baccalaureate Mass & Senior Honors Convocation, Com-

mencement Exercises, and other upcoming special events honoring seniors

and their families. The second email will reach parents during the month of

April.

PRE-ACT TESTING: On Wednesday, March 17, all freshmen and

sophomores will take the Pre-ACT test. All students must bring sharp-

ened No. 2 pencils, a calculator, and bag lunch. Students should leave their

school laptop at home.

*No lunch vendors will be on campus this day; students must br ing

their own lunch.

*All freshmen and sophomores will be dismissed at 11:15 AM. EBR

parish school buses and the St. Michael shuttle bus will run at 11:15 AM.

*There will be no aftercare program this day. All freshmen and sopho-mores who do not ride a bus must be picked up at 11:15 AM.

REMINDER TO FILE THE FAFSA: Seniors and senior parents, please remember to complete the FAFSA , the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, in order to receive any financial assistance and/or to apply for TOPS and other scholarships per the instructions of colleges and universi-ties. Your FAFSA must be filed by June 30 in order to receive TOPS. Visit www.fafsa.gov to get started or to finish your application. If you need assis-tance completing the FAFSA , please call the LELA FAFSA Helpline at 1-844-GO-FAFSA.

STUDENT SUPPLIES FOR 2021-22: School and P.E. Uniforms may be purchased from the following vendors- Inka’s Uniforms: 11626 Sherwood Forest Ct., 800-780-8751 School Time Uniforms: 7745 Jefferson Hwy., 225-926-5371 Young Fashions: 11111 Coursey Blvd., 225-766-1010.

Uniform Sweatshirts are the only outer garment that may be worn over

the student’s uniform in school buildings. During the month of April, a

portal will be available to order these sweatshirts through BSN Sports. De-

tails will be forwarded towards the end of March and throughout the month

of April. Please contact Mrs. Amick at damick@smhsbr.org with questions.

Class Spirit Shirts are an optional shir t that is allowed on spirit days

and dress down days. Information on purchasing these shirts will be given

the first week of school. Please contact Mrs. Moseley at jberthel-

ot@smhsbr.org with questions.

Parking Passes: Coach Saylor at csaylor@smhsbr.org will provide

instructions on how to purchase a parking pass for your student. Please

contact him with questions.

TECHNOLOGY: The Help Desk will be working with seniors to assess damage or missing parts on their computers during the month of April. All senior computers will be turned in following senior exams and all damaged or missing parts will need to be replaced. (Seniors may keep the Flak Jacket or they may dispose of it. The Flak Jackets will not be collected.) See the list below for replacement costs.

Replacement Costs:

Damaged or missing items not covered by ADP Insurance.

Pen/Stylus: $ 69.00

Power Cord: 35.00

WARRIOR CLUB: The St. Michael Warrior Club will have open posi-

tions on its Executive Board for the 2021-2022 school year. Warrior Club

members who are interested in learning more, please send an email to warri-

orclub@smhsbr.org for more information.

The Warrior Club will be selling merchandise

on campus during all lunch hours on Friday, March 5.

Mark your calendars

and remind your students to come shop.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

CLUB PICTURES: Club pictures will be taken individually this year

by each club moderator.

CHEER: There will be a parent meeting on Monday, April 26 for anyone

interested in trying out for the cheer team. The meeting will begin at 6:00

PM in the cafeteria. Important information will be given out concerning

tryout dates and requirements for the tryout process. There will also be a

question and answer session at the end of the meeting. This meeting is for

current St. Michael students and in-coming freshmen. It is important that at

least one parent be in attendance. Please email the moderator for more

information.

(Cheer)-Haleigh Sharp—haleighsharp1@gmail.com

CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS: Tryouts will be held Wednesday

April 28 through Friday, April 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM each day.

Wednesday and Thursday will be clinic days for those trying out to learn

the skills needed for tryouts. All clinic days are mandatory for those inter-

ested in attending tryouts. On Friday, April 30 all participants will tryout

before a panel of UCA judges. Results will be posted on the SMHS web-

site.

DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS: Tryouts will be held Monday, April 26

through Friday, April 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM each day. Monday through

Thursday will be clinic days for those trying out to learn the dances and

skills needed for tryouts. All clinic days are mandatory for those inter-

ested in attending tryouts. On Friday, April 30 all par ticipants will try-

out before a panel of judges. Results will be posted on the SMHS website.

FLAG: Flag will be holding their clinic for any students who would like to

join or learn more about flag. The clinic will be held Monday, April 26

through Wednesday, April 28 from 3:30-4:30 PM each day. The clinic

is for incoming freshmen as well as current St. Michael students. If you

have any questions, please contact Ms. Lomnicka at mlom-

nicka@smhsbr.org.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 AM. Remember to spring forward one hour .

DRAMA CLUB: When two college recruiters at a prestigious university

need to fill one last spot to keep their jobs, thirteen eccentric, dimwitted and

slightly-insane high school seniors are eager to come in for an interview.

What seems like a simple task turns into a nightmare when the applicants

turn out to be a reality TV star, a practicing vampire, an amateur magician,

and others that are much, much worse. Each applicant's interview hilariously

illustrates what NOT to do at a college interview. Come enjoy 13 Ways To

Screw Up A College Interview presented by the St. Michael Drama Club on

Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. (All COVID precautions

will be in place for audience and cast members). Tickets are $10 and can be

purchased at the following link beginning March 8th:

http://forms.diamondmindinc.com/smhsbr/drama2021

SPRING BREAK: Easter break begins on Good Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 11. Classes resume on Monday, April 12.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council executive packets will be

handed out on Tuesday, March 9.

MOONLIGHT AND JAZZ:

What: SMHS Band’s ONLY Fundraiser

When: Sunday, April 18, 2021~ Seating begins at 5:00 PM, Concert from 5:30 -7:30 PM

Where: White Oak Plantation~ Enjoy Fine Dining With Chef John Folse While Jazz Band Performs

Questions: Kris Hardee smhswarriorband@gmail.com

Tickets: Moonlight and Jazz 2021 (diamondmindinc.com)

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

Looking back to last March, when the pandemic hit Louisiana and the Governor

closed our schools, who would have imagined the challenges the last year has brought.

I am so thankful to our teachers, who are the real Warrior heroes of our journey. The

teachers recognized from the beginning that the students needed to be in school so that

they could learn in a supportive environment. The teachers have courageously met the

challenges of conducting in-person lessons while doing everything they can to miti-

gate the spread of the virus. They have taken on so many extra duties: wiping down

desks, sanitizing surfaces, taking on extra duty, reminding students to pull up their

masks; all while teaching rigorous lessons in order to keep our students growing and

learning. We are all grateful to our faculty and staff who each day make the decision

that our students are worth the sacrifices.

The students have done an outstanding job of following the safety protocols while at

school. The results have been that there has been very little infection from students

being on campus. Most of the spread has been from outside of school activities. We

need to continue to urge our students to follow safety precautions while at school and

while away from school. With the vaccine there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but

we cannot let our guard down quite yet.

Parents and guardians deserve our gratitude also. You have entrusted your student to

us and have had confidence that we are doing all that we can to mitigate the spread of

the virus among our student population. Thank you for your trust and your partner-

ship.

As Warriors, we rise to meet the challenges that we face with the knowledge that with

God nothing is impossible. By joining together as a school community, we were and

are able to handle any difficulties that we face. This past year has shown that the peo-

ple of St. Michael High School are blessed with the courage and fortitude to handle

even the most difficult challenges.

Just a bit more of our school year lies ahead. Our third nine weeks ends on March 12.

Please be sure to encourage your students to be responsible for their work and to give

their best efforts in all that they do. Please check our gradebook program, PlusPortals,

often. Feel free to email the teachers with any concerns or questions. Together we

can provide every opportunity for our students to be successful.

As we continue our Lenten journey and head towards the celebration of Easter, we re-

member to depend upon the Strength of a Warrior as our year-long theme states.

Knowing that this strength comes from God who walks with us on our earthly journey

towards our heavenly reward.

God Bless,

Ellen B. Lee, Principal

FALL

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Finished State Champions-Runner Up: Team

All State: Joshua Breaux, Zachary Edwards, Dawson Latona

All Metro: Dawson Latona

All Metro Honorable Mention: Joshua Breaux, William Nizzo

All State Academic: Joshua Breaux, Timmy Seiler , Hayden Barnett

Captains: Hayden Barnett, Joshua Breaux, Timmy Seiler , Quinlan Reed

Warrior Tradition: Joshua Breaux

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Finished State Champions-Runner Up: Team

All State Composite: Rebecca Quebedeaux

4A All State: Rebecca Quebedeaux

All Metro: Rebecca Quebedeaux

All Metro Honorable Mention: Sayla Fogos All State Academic: Savannah Bull, Casse Johnson, Sara Levron, Jenna Monette, Olivia

Monette, Rebecca Quebedeaux, Riley Waguespack

Captains: Rebecca Quebedeaux, Savannah Bull, J enna Monette, Hailey Humphries

Warrior Tradition: Rebecca Quebedeaux

FOOTBALL

All District: Offense: 1st Team: Nicholas Johnson RB Alexander Henderson OL Ethan Hames K 2nd Team: Zachary Donahue OL Patrick Tate OL

Defense:

1st Team: LeDamion Dixon DL Eric Thibodeaux LB Nicholas Johnson S

2nd Team: Colin Beasley LB Drake Mason S Alex St. Cyr P

Captains: Patr ick Tate, Zach Donahue, Collin Heber t, Drew Seelbach

Todd Fruge Courage Award: Tanner Cranford

Warrior Tradition: Eric Thibodeaux

VOLLEYBALL

Finished State Quarter-Finals/District Champions: Team

All State: Alexis Gonzalez

All Metro: Alexis Gonzalez

All Metro Honorable Mention: Karleigh Bourgoyne

All-District: Alexis Gonzalez-District MVP, Karleigh Bourgoyne,

Sarah Templet, Nicole Benigno,

All-District Honorable Mention: Addison Dimmick, Julianna

Ghetti, Camryn Wax, Katlyn DeJean

All-State Academic: Addison Dimmick

Captain: Alexis Gonzalez

Warrior Tradition: Alexis Gonzalez

FALL SPORTS CONVOCATION HONORS

SWIMMING

Seniors: Ashtyn Roberts, Angelique Charlton, Betsy Adams

Captain: Rober t Alamir ie.

Warrior Tradition: Ashtyn Rober ts, Rober t Alamir ie

Looking for the perfect springtime event . . .

St. Michael's Annual Auction guarantees a good time

with great people, fantastic food and live music,

all while staying safe and socially distanced!

St. Michael High School will host a drive-through dinner and a tailgate style auction,

with live music by local ‘80s cover band Werewolf.

Guests are welcome to bring pop-up tables and chairs, as well as their own beverages.

Enjoy live music from your car/parking spot

with the opportunity to bid on quality live and silent auction items.

General Admission ($100) - includes one parking spot (for tailgating and live music) and two dinners from Bonefish Grill.

Other ticket options and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Visit https://www.smhsbr.org/event/maskerade/ for tickets and more information

Don't wait—spots and tickets are limited!

All proceeds will be used to paint the school, upgrade facilities and replace student desks.