Announcements for December 16, 2024 - A Day (Pajama Day

Announcements for December  16, 2024 -  A Day (Pajama Day)

LUNCH: Students must order lunch a week in advance via a Google form here: Week of 01.06-01.10.2025.  https://forms.gle/K42Jz1mdZLcDDsw77- 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 student’s 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.

CEREAL COLLECTION: Beginning Monday, Dec. 9th LCP will be collecting cereal for Common Ground and the “ Flyer Express.” We are asking each student to bring in their favorite box of “fun cereal” to share with their fellow Flyers and to donate to Common Ground. On Monday, Dec. 16th we will have a Pajama Day and cereal during lunch to kick off exam week. We donate all the extra cereal to Common Ground for their food pantry. LCP is building a Flyer Community citywide. 

GIRL’S SOCCER: The Lady Flyers had a great showing in the Copa Acadiana tournament over the weekend coming away with two wins and a tie.  Carmen Gaitan had three goals on the weekend with additional goals coming from Ainsley Matlock and Gabbye Brucia.  

The Lady Flyers will be back in action Tuesday night at Messmer, kickoff at 5:30 against Airline. 

HEARTS ON FIRE RETREAT: Experience transformation at our LCP Hearts on Fire Retreat March 28th - 30th!  Join like-minded souls for a weekend brimming with adventure, engaging sports, and profound faith exploration. Dive into enriching prayer experiences, energizing activities, and workshops designed to nurture your spirit and inspire your journey. This is more than just a retreat—it's a chance to ignite your passion, connect with others, and deepen your relationship with God. Complete the interest form by clicking here. 

PORTER’S COAT DRIVE: Please bring in gently used or new coats to help those in need this winter season. The coats can be dropped off in the box located in the front office.  The final pickup will be before Christmas break. Let’s show our Faith in Action to our local community. 

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES:

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (wreath placement immediately following ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Greenwood Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

If you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button in this LINK.

GARDEN PARK:Garden Park meets every Wednesday, from 3 pm - 4 pm, at 9111 Linwood Avenue. Each week we participate in different and fun activities with the residents of Garden Park. For more information on this service hour opportunity, please contact Ms. Barker.

CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND: 

Event Details:

• Location: American Rose Center, 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA
• Minimum Age Requirement:  16 years old
• Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from November 29 – December 15; nightly from December 16 – December 23
• Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:30 pm)

Volunteer Perks:

• A free pass to enjoy the park on any other night of Christmas in Roseland
• Light snacks and water during your break (please bring a water bottle)
• The chance to spread holiday cheer while supporting a meaningful cause!

Volunteer FAQ:

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at 4:30 pm to ensure smooth entry before traffic increases.
• Dress Code: Wear comfortable clothing and a jacket for colder nights.
• Contact: If you need to reschedule, please let us know as soon as possible to arrange for a replacement.

Your time and enthusiasm will make all the difference for our guests and our organization. If you’re interested in joining us, please complete our volunteer FORM.

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Loyola College Prep

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 318-226-6283