Halo Notes

Oct. 12 - Fall Break, No School

Oct. 13 - Fall Break, No School

Oct. 14 - Homecoming tickets on sale in front office

Oct. 14 - DEADLINE TO ORDER HOCO SHIRTS & SUBMIT PARADE ENTRIES

Oct. 15 - Freshmen Retreat at SLCHS (see email sent from Mrs. T), early dismissal

Oct. 15 - PSAT/ACT Testing Day & Senior Service Day, early dismissal
Oct. 15 - Athletic Auction @ The Royal

Oct. 16 - Late Start

Oct. 20 - Coffee Truck before school

Oct. 20 - Halloween Concert @ Rikenjaks

Oct. 20 - Saint For a Day!

Oct. 22 - Spirit Blanket Sales Deadline

Oct. 22 - Parent Guild Pizza Day - Order link coming soon!

Oct. 22 - Wear Lou Crew blue shirts to support P.I.E.T.Y Club

Oct. 23 - Q1 Report Cards

Oct. 23 - Dance Guest Approval Form due by 3:00

Oct. 31 - Harvest Homecoming @ Crying Eagle

Nov. 2 - Jeans/Joggers Day (if you donated candy)

Nov. 13 - Progress Reports

Nov. 17 - House Retreat

Nov. 20 - Friendsgiving Eucharistic Procession

October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion throughout our school community. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported at school.
To help raise awareness and take a stand against bullying, the P.I.E.T.Y. Club is inviting all students and staff to participate in our "Blue Out Against Bullying" on Thursday, October 22. Show your support by wearing your blue Lou Crew shirt to school that day.

We also invite everyone to attend the Calcasieu Parish Sherriff's Office Anti-Bully Walk on October 31 at Sulphur High School from 8:30-11am. The event is free to the public and you do not need to pre-register.

• purchase shirts
• burger sales
• parade entry form

• Homecoming Shirt Order Form
• Parade Entry Form
• Link to pre-purchase dinner at Parade/Pep Rally
• Alumni Event Details

Student groups are invited to participate in Trunk or Treat. Service hours will be earned for participation. Students that donate a 5lb. bag of candy will earn a jean/jogger day. Stay tuned for candy collection details!

Cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT)—often shortened to PSAT—is a standardized test targeting 10th and 11th graders in the US. Every year, approximately 3.5 million students take the PSAT test at various high schools.

As it stands, the PSAT is heavily connected to the SAT. One of the test's primary purposes is to act as a precursor to the SAT, and for many students, it is also their first exposure to any college admissions exam. Students will get practice on what to expect of a real college admissions exam testing experience.

The PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. PSAT scores determine students' eligibility for National Merit scholarships, and each year the top 1% of 11th-grade PSAT takers become Semifinalists. Semifinalists receive national recognition which often leads to scholarship opportunities from various universities.

Through our English & Math classes, our students have been completing test practice questions. There is also an official PSAT Student Guide that offers students insights and practice questions.

Throughout the school year, students will complete asynchronous assignments designed to extend and enrich classroom learning while giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their knowledge independently.

These assignments do not replace the regular school day. Students are still expected to attend school as usual. The term virtual simply means that students have assignments they complete independently outside of their scheduled, teacher-led learning time. These assignments are built into the school year and give students flexibility to manage their work within the time provided.

An important goal of these assignments is to help students develop self-regulated learning skills, including managing their time, staying organized, meeting deadlines, and taking ownership of their learning. These skills will be essential for success in higher education and beyond.

Teachers have reviewed the assignments and expectations with students this week. Students have time to complete the assignments, and all work is due by 7:45 a.m. on October 19.

Because these assignments count toward required instructional minutes and attendance, students who do not complete the assignments by the deadline will receive a grade of 0 and be marked absent for the day.

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.

I. At the first 4½ week grading period (Progress Report) of each quarter, students with 1 F or 2 or more D’s in any subject will be placed on academic support and have the Academic Review team:

a. Student, teacher(s), counselor and coach will create an academic improvement plan

b. Student will attend weekly tutoring sessions offered on campus and submit a tutoring log

II. At the second 4½ weeks grading period (Report Card) of each quarter, students with 1 F or 2 or more D’s in any subject will remain on academic support and continue remediation with the following guidelines:

a. Student, teacher(s), counselor and coach will meet to revise a plan to improve grades

b. Student cannot participate in any extra-curricular activity outside the school day

c. Student cannot practice with the team

d. Student will attend weekly tutoring sessions offered on campus (study hall or teacher meetings) and submit a tutoring log

Note: The student remains on probation/remediation for at least one week and until he/she removes all but one D from his/her grades along with the recommendation of the classroom teacher. At that time, the student may again participate in extra-curricular activities.

III. Students who fail a course are required to attend summer school. Students are placed on Academic Probation for the first quarter of the fall semester after completing the summer school course(s). Students may participate in extracurricular activities and sports if all requirements per the probation contract are met. Students who fail to attend study hall and/or tutoring may be suspended from extracurricular activities and sports. Grades will be reviewed at Q1 Progress Reports, and students who have 1 F or 2 or more D’s will be suspended from extracurricular activities and sports until the end of the first quarter.

The Dean of Academics is responsible for distributing the list of students on probation to sponsors and coaches. Coaches and sponsors are responsible for enforcing the policy.

The 2027 yearbook is available for purchase now at Jostens.com. Purchase the book and personalize it before Oct. 23 and receive up to four free icons with the code YBKICONS. Cost is $70. Contact Mrs. Core to charge your FACTS account.

• College & Career Readiness Opportunities

• Important Testing Information

• FAFSA Resources for Seniors

Check Out Our New School-wide Reading Challenge Program! Log your reading to help us meet our school-wide goal of ONE-MILLION MINUTES!

The Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE) is excited to invite students from schools currently being accredited through Lumen Accreditation to showcase their creativity by designing the front cover of our 2026 Christmas card. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season through your students' original artistic talent, while contributing to the mission of Catholic education.

Submission Guidelines:

• Theme: Reflect the joy, hope, and spirit of Christmas.

• Medium: Painting or hand-drawn original designs ONLY.

• Format: Submit your design in high-resolution JPG or PDF format.

• Deadline: All designs must be submitted by November 10, 2026.

Please email your submissions to itce@cua.edu. Be sure to include the student’s first name, school, and grade level with their entry. The chosen entry will be the artwork for the ITCE Christmas card and appear in the ITCE newsletter and will include the student’s information. The school is responsible for seeking parental permission prior to submitting entry.

We look forward to seeing your students’ original, creative expressions of faith and joy as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ!

Support our school clubs by participating in our Saints Sip & Support Fundraiser. Proceeds from every purchase help provide resources and opportunities for our students and club activities.

These cups are perfect for any occasion, including Saints games, McNeese games, LSU events, Mardi Gras celebrations, holiday gatherings, tailgates, parties, and everyday use.

Orders placed through the fundraiser link can be picked up at school. For orders of 10 or more cups, delivery is available.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping our clubs continue to grow and thrive. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Please help the Parent Guild support our teachers and staff by purchasing some much-needed classroom items from their Amazon Wishlist. These materials can be directly shipped to the school! Thank you for your participation!

OUR FOUR PILLARS:

Wonder - Identity - Community - Service

Email: saintsmail@slchs.org
Website: www.slchs.org
Location: 1620 Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-436-7275
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Twitter: @slchs_saints