Announcements for Monday, December 4, 2023 -Today is an A day. TODAY IS FAiTH DAY.
TODAY is a FAiTH t-shirt jeans day. Students who will be staying after school to help pass out baskets may wear THIS YEAR’S FAITH shirt with jeans or your uniform pants or skirt. You may also wear tennis shoes (no flip flops and not backless shoes). If you did not get your t-shirt at the meeting last Wednesday, you may pick it up from Ms. Hymel in the gym BEFORE SCHOOL on today.
Students who park on Cicero Dr. - Please do not park between the gym and Jordan Street today due to FAiTH deliveries. You may park in another Loyola lot if needed. Thank you!
The Lady Flyer soccer team had a great weekend! Coach Matlock took the team on the road to Copa Acadiana in Baton Rouge, did battle with the elements and three talented programs from across the state. They finished the weekend with a perfect 3-0 record! Beating St. Amant 2-1, St. Louis 3-1 and Baton Rouge 1-0. The weekend was a total team effort, with goals from:
Mary Helen Burford ⚽️⚽️ Saniyah Simo ⚽️⚽️ Ainsley Matlock ⚽️ Maggie Googe ⚽️ Way to go Lady Flyers
The Loyola Boys Soccer Team went down to COPA Acadiana in Baton Rouge and did not get a chance to kick off the first game of the weekend before the tournament got canceled due to heavy rain. Coach Kyle scrambled with a number of different coaches down south and finally found a game with Fontainebleau in Mandeville, LA. The boys drove another hour east Saturday morning and tied the Bulldogs who are currently ranked #14 in Division 1. Loyola moves to 7-0-2 and is currently ranked #2 in the state in Division 4. The JV plays at Byrd tonight at 6 and then varsity is back in action at Messmer on Tuesday at 6 pm vs #4 Ouachita Parish. Go Flyers!
The Boys Basketball Team and the Girls Basketball Team both have big games Tuesday night at home vs. Byrd. The Girls game is at 6:00PM with the Boys game following. Come out and support your Flyers!
Need a last minute gift for your favorite Flyer or Flyer fan? Support your Lady Flyer Soccer team with the purchase of a Flyer scarf. This colorful and high quality HD knit scarf is soft to the touch, prominently featuring Snoopy and emblazoned with Loyola Flyers across the length of the scarf. Photos and a link to purchase can be found in MySchoolBucks. Stay warm and show your school spirit. Go Flyers! https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHNN9OEJC04EEM_ZZ613LZ44RQPXUN
Be sure to check out Loyola Flyer Athletics on Facebook for more news and results!
Spirit Night at Chick Fil A - Tomorrow (Tuesday Dec. 5th) 5-8 YOUREE DRIVE LOCATION; Remember to tell them you are with Loyola so we can get credit!
Get ready for a joyous and festive event! Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Garden Park Bell Ringer Concert this Wednesday 6th at 3 pm. Join us at 9111 Linwood Avenue for an afternoon filled with sensational melodies and heartwarming holiday cheer. Immerse yourself in the joyous sounds of the bell ringers, as they create a symphony of festive music that will uplift your spirits! And that's not all! Indulge in a delectable array of mouthwatering Christmas treats that will tantalize your taste buds. Don't miss out on this incredible event - come and join us for an unforgettable celebration of music and merriment!
Coats for Kids - Porter's Cleaners is collecting donations of new & gently used coats.There is a drop-off box located in the front office. Each year, with your help, Coats for Kids is able to distribute hundreds of coats across our cities! Donate today!
Students must order lunch a week in advance via a Google form here: Week of 12.11-12.15.2023. https://forms.gle/Gxdxq4GXk7dVnpXV6- The deadline to order meals for the week is FRIDAY at 2:30pm. Funds will be deducted from the student/faculty My School Bucks account. **Orders are charged even if they are not picked up. ** Orders must be placed from the students Loyola Google account/email. Orders not picked up by the 2nd half of lunch will be made available for sale. If you will be late due a meeting, test, etc, please arrange to have your lunch picked up. Due to our vendor agreement with our Cafe provider, fast food or delivery are not allowed. Lunch should either be ordered from the Cafe, or brought from home. No exceptions.
Fr. Raney Johnson, our Diocesan Vocations Director, will be hosting a Quo Vadis Vocations Retreat for young men in high school in the Diocese of Shreveport. The retreat is in Shreveport on December 9th and 10th. Please share this information with the high school aged young men in your parish. Interested students can register using the QR code on the attached flyer.
Service Hour Opportunity - St. John's is looking for a few mid to high level skilled Smash Bros. players to mentor their Esports club players after school for 1 hour (or a little more) on Wednesday, December 13th & Thursday, December 14th. Please email Mr. Johnson ([email protected]) if you are interested.
Service Hour Opportunity - Volunteers are needed to help as ushers at the Independence Bowl on Saturday December 16th from 5:15 pm - til the game is over. An online meeting will be held at 5 pm on December 5th. Please contact Rich Sipes at [email protected] or 318-820-8500 to sign up.
Service Hour Opportunity - Volunteers are needed for Christmas in Roseland. Please contact Claire Bissell at 318-938-5402 to sign up. See the attachment for details.
Service Hour Opportunity - St. Joseph Church will be offering “Nativity Nights” Friday nights in December, 5-8 PM, during the advent season to engage kindergarten through 5th graders in the faith. Dinner will be served, and they will have games, activities, and crafts to involve each child in the true meaning of the season. To volunteer, sign up through the link:https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C094AAEAD2FA1FCC07-45765808-nativity*While donations to the meal and drink fund are appreciated, service hours are only awarded for working at the event.
Parent Announcements
Need a last minute gift for your favorite Flyer or Flyer fan? Support your Lady Flyer Soccer team with the purchase of a Flyer scarf. This colorful and high quality HD knit scarf is soft to the touch, prominently featuring Snoopy and emblazoned with Loyola Flyers across the length of the scarf. Photos and a link to purchase can be found in MySchoolBucks. Stay warm and show your school spirit. Go Flyers!
LPA December Monthly meeting is Wednesday, December 6th at noon in the Catholic Center. The meeting is open to all Loyola parents! If you can make it, below is the Zoom link for the meeting. Rosary group will meet immediately after the LPA meeting.
Topic: LPA December meeting
Time: Dec 6, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Please remember LCP athletic events are now cashless. Purchase your tickets at Gofan!
Be sure to check out Loyola Flyer Athletics on Facebook for more news and results!
Fr. Raney Johnson, our Diocesan Vocations Director, will be hosting a Quo Vadis Vocations Retreat for young men in high school in the Diocese of Shreveport. The retreat is in Shreveport on December 9th and 10th. Please share this information with the high school aged young men in your parish. Interested students can register using the QR code on the attached flyer.
Loyola Rosary Group - All are welcome to join the Rosary Group on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm to pray for the needs and intentions of our school: our students, their families, the faculty, and administration. Please consider lifting our school in prayer and join us for one, several or all gatherings on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. We meet in the front office of the school and walk together to the Residence Building Chapel. For more information about the prayer group, please contact Brandi Gaitan at (318) 510-3138. Prayer requests may be submitted through the form here - https://forms.gle/S46E11Ke5brRxCWW9. Requests are anonymous.