In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. 4-H is open to middle school students in grades 5 - 7.
Stephanie Geise
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Academic Games is a competitive league that concentrates on sharpening a student's skills across a multitude of subject matters (from propaganda to math; social studies to presidents--and everything in between). Students in 5th through 7th grade are eligible to participate. Competitions are held quarterly. Students who excel throughout the competition process and qualify based on their scores/standing are able to attend the Olympic competition for all four games. This competition is held toward the end of the school year.
Chelsea Armstrong
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Michael Purvis
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Altar Servers is a ministry for boys and girls who are entering the 4th grade. The servers are assembled into teams and are trained to assist at school and parish liturgies. There are three stages to the Altar Server program: Observer (4th grade), Junior Server (5th - 7th grade), and Senior Service (8th - 12th grade). New altar serving training takes place in the fall.
Kerry Dominique
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(504) 481-7691
Band is open to all students in grades 4 - 7. Beginning band meets on Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:20 am - 8:20 am. Students with a year or more of experience rehearse on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings from 7:20 - 8:20 am.
Melissa Williams
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The mission of the Chess Club is to serve as an extension of the academic curriculum and help children in Grades 3-7 develop skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, and focus. Through weekly practices and tournament play, the children develop a strong foundation in the basic strategies and tactics of the game. Our hope is that the kids will have a lot of fun playing and continue to play into their high school years and beyond.
Chris McKinnie
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Melissa Williams
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The Christian Leadership Club is a voluntary club for our 7th graders only. This club gives our students the opportunity to be more involved with our school masses. It is an excellent way to see all the preparations done before and after mass. These students work closely with the CRE and are involved with setting up before mass, guiding the procession, assisting the readers, guiding the gift bearers, picking up when mass is over and any other things needed for the mass to run smoothly. The hope is for these students to develop a desire to want to continue some type of church service in the future.
Keri Murphy, Coordinator of Religious Education
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Cub Scout Pack 230 at St. Catherine of Siena is for boys in the 1st through 5th grades. Fun filled pack activities evolve around learning, personal growth, achievement and camaraderie. In- volvement of the whole family is emphasized with activities such as overnight camping trips, Pinewood Derby Races, Family Picnic and Achievement and Award Celebrations. The pack is divided into individual Dens, typically with 6 – 12 in the same group. Den activities include rank advancement and achievements, crafts, games, field trips and fun. Pack meetings are held monthly in the Barrett Complex. Den meetings are determined by the individual dens.
Jarred Bradley
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Pierre Mouledoux
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The mission of the Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. There are over 12 individual Girl Scout Troops at SCS, with over 175 girls in grades K-7th participating. Girl Scouting begins with Daisies (K-1st), followed by Brownies (2nd-3rd), Junior Girl Scouts (4th-5th), Cadettes (6th-8th), Senior Girl Scouts (9th-10th), and Ambassadors (11th-12th). Each level of scouting provides fun, age appropriate activities. St. Catherine of Siena Girls Scouts are part of Girl Scouts Louisiana East Community 401. The Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. For more information, contact:
Blaine Moncrief
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Robotics encourages students to utilize and enrich their creative skills through coding, engineering, teamwork, and problem solving. The Robotics Team is composed of 5th-7th grade students. The team participates in local/state LEGO First activities during the school year.
Gretchen Treadway
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The Student Council Executive Board is comprised of five 7th grade students serving as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian who also act as heads of the Student Ambassador Committees. At the end of their 6th grade year, the Executive Board is elected by their peers and leads the student body addressing student concerns and organizing service projects and fun events. Members pledge to promote school spirit and leadership, while demonstrating God’s love to all.
Megan Labat
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Quiz Bowl is a trivia-based competition and is held once a year (around March). Only five students per school are able to participate in the competition. Students from Academic Games will be selected for this competition based on the following factors: attendance, overall performance, and academic strengths.
Chelsea Armstrong
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Michael Purvis
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