Daily Announcements 11/21/2024

November 21, 2024

Announcements for November 21, 2024 - A Day

FRIDAY - 11/22/24: The school will have a B Day with an End-of-Day Activity Schedule. The only difference is that school will dismiss at 1:30 instead of 2:30 to allow for safe travel to the football playoff game at Leesville. Game time is 7:00 and tickets are $12.00 at the gate.

HEARTS ON FIRE RETREAT: Hearts on Frie Flyer and commitment.pdfIgnite your spirit at the LCP Hearts on Fire Retreat March 28-30, 2025, at Scottsville Camp & Conference Center in Marshall, TX! Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with fun activities, exciting sports, and deep faith exploration. Reconnect with yourself and others as we dive into prayer, share inspiring stories, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you’re seeking adventure or spiritual growth, there's something for everyone! Don’t miss this chance to light up your heart and soul in a supportive community. ALL GRADES WELCOME! Reserve your spot today and prepare for an experience that will leave your heart ablaze! See Fr. Raney, Ms. Melisa, or any religion teachers for a flyer and more details.

LUNCH: Students must order lunch a week in advance via a Google form here: Week of 12.02-12.06.2024. https://forms.gle/fG3QGhnvrQnGpk2n7 - The deadline to order meals for the week is FRIDAY Nov 29th 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.

FCA: There will be an FCA meeting on Thursday, November 21st, at 7:15 am in the cafeteria. Steen Trawick will be speaking and there will be chicken minis for breakfast!

HAPPY BELLY’S: Will be coming to Loyola FRIDAY (11/22/24). Cash and card will be accepted.

GIRL’S GOLF: If you are a returning golfer or are interested in joining the golf team please stop by Coach LeBlanc’s office.

SENIORS: Loyola has Centenary College visiting Thursday, Nov 21 at 10:30.

Juniors and seniors, remember that you must register for these visits on Scoir at least 24 hours in advance.

Colby Hamilton: Please vote for Colby for the Shreveport Times Athlete of the Week: https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2024/11/17/18-shreveport-bossier-area-football-athletes-shreveport-times-week-11-athlete-of-the-week-poll/76387359007/

Andrew Kim: Please vote for Andrew for the Shreveport Times Non-Football Athlete of the Week: https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/11/17/shreveport-times-athlete-of-the-week-11-ballot-features-15-athletes/76386451007/

JUNIORS: Any juniors interested in attending LA Girls or Boys State this summer should email Mrs.Clark by November 22nd. For more information go to https://www.lagirlsstate.com/ or https://laboysstate.com/

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 1st pick up will be before Thanksgiving break and the second pickup will be before Christmas break. Let’s show our Faith in Action to our local community.

TOY DRIVE: FAiTH will be holding a competition between the homeroom classes! Tuesday, November 12 thru Thursday, November 21, we will be collecting toys for Santa to hand out to the children on FAiTH Day. Please bring NEW and unwrapped toys for both girls and boys, ages 1-15. Suggestions include: baby dolls, board games, basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls. Think of all of the fun toys you played with at that age and pay it forward! The second place homeroom will get a free Dillas card and a free Canes meal card. The WINNING HOMEROOM will get a free Dillas card and a free Canes meal card, AND a doughnut breakfast on Friday, November 22! In order for a homeroom to win, there must be at least 1 toy turned in per person in that homeroom. Bring toys to your homeroom teacher!!! Spread joy this Christmas season!!!

SEASON PASSESS BASKETBALL AND SOCCER: Season Passes for Basketball and Soccer are now on sale. Basketball passes are $84 each and Soccer Passes are $96 each for Boys and $64 each for girls. Each card allows for 1 admission to every pre and regular season game for freshmen, JV and Varsity games. Children 6 and under get in free.

Basketball Passes: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHNN9OEJC04EEM_ZZVHD0WKVHUONZ0

Soccer Passes: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHNN9OEJC04EEM_ZZZ6YR8FW8LXYTA

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES:

CONCESSIONS: We still have several football games that need volunteers to serve concessions. Additionally, we have added soccer games to the concession stand sign up. All students who work the soccer games will receive 4 or more service hours, depending on the length of the games. Sign up at the link below.

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.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH: Please see the attached sheet for information on the bake sale, Nov. 23rd and 24th, to support our seven seminarians and three novitiates. Please make sure your name and school are attached to the baked goods so that you can get service hours.

SHREVEPORT OPERA GUILD: Les Boutiques de Noel (11/22-11/24) at the Shreveport Convention Center needs volunteers, particularly on set-up days (11/20-11/21) after school. Please sign up to volunteer!

FOOD BANK - TURKEY TROT: The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana is partnering with Sportspectrum for the annual Turkey Trot. Volunteers the week of Thanksgiving, November 23 - 27 to help with race registration and packets at Sportspectrum. Volunteers are also needed at the event Thanksgiving morning, November 28.

Saturday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 27

Pre-registration at Sportspectrum: 6970 Fern Ave, Shreveport, LA 71105

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024

Race event: at Stoner Boat Launch (off of Clyde Fant Pkwy) 857 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104

ST. NICK’S FEST:

Friday, December 6th.

Here is the link to the Sign Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AAAD2EA3F4C43-52691769-stnicks#/

Here's the link to the event on our website if anyone wants to RSVP to attend or compete in the Gumbo Cook Off!!

https://www.stjosephchurch.net/event-details/st-nicks-feast-gumbo-cook-off-2

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.

Loyola College Prep

office@loyolaprep.org
318-226-6283