Morning Announcements
March 31, 2008 Good morning!  Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sheppard. We welcome today Logan Still who is shadowing Daniel Cobb. Here are the results from Friday & Saturday's District Music Performances:  Sarah Wilson received a 2 rating on her vocal solo; Mercedes Lucero received a 2 rating on her vocal solo; Carl Merrigan received a 2 rating on his piano solo; & The Gach 6 (Ashley Gach, Ashleigh Lane, Tarah Woods, Mercedes Lucero, Lauren Looney & Becky Bucher) received a 2 rating on their vocal ensemble.   All of these two rated performers will receive a medal!  Senior Lauren Grable received a 1 rating on her vocal solo; Senior Alex Kreidler received a 1 rating on his vocal solo; Sophomore Lauren Robbins received a 1 rating on her vocal solo; Freshman Cole McMillian received a 1 rating on his vocal solo; & Freshman Erin Christiansen received a 1 rating on her piano solo.  All of these 1 rated performers will receive a medal and are qualified for State Music!This means LB has FIVE musicians who qualified for the State Music Festival on April 25th!!!  This is the most LB has EVER had qualify for State Music!!! Congrats to the girls soccer team on their 1-0 victory over Lafayette Friday.  Kim Girard scored on a penalty kick & the LB defense shut out the Irish for the victory. We received the following note from the Tabor family:  “How very touching it was for all of us to see you line the street in honor of Coach.  Thank you so very much for your thoughtfulness!  God love ya.” Today is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen! 

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.   

There will be a student council meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 in room 206. 

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session tomorrow afternoon, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Senior service hours are due tomorrow.   

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due tomorrow.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up. 

Seniors are asked to please bring in a baby picture and a senior photo to the office in an envelope with your name on it to be used for the senior slide show. 

Good luck to the baseball team at home against Platte County at 4:30 and the golf team at home against St Pius at 4:00. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions.

March 28, 2008 

Seniors are asked to please bring in a baby picture and a senior photo to the office in an envelope with your name on it to be used for the senior slide show. 

If you made the honor roll you may stop by the office to pick up your Taco Bell certificate. 

If you have frosh or JV boys basketball pictures you would like to see in the yearbook, please bring them to the office in an envelope with your name on it. 

Financial aid packets for students returning to LeBlond next year are now available in the office.  Don’t delay in picking one up if you could use some help.  They are due back to the office by Tuesday.  You will have signatures to gather, essays to write and might need parent’s tax form so don’t delay. 

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session  Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Missouri Western will offer summer Driver Education classes in June and July.  Registration is April 11 beginning at 8am and is on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost is only $25 and the spots will fill up fast.  Pick up information at the office or see the flyer posted there. 

Senior service hours are due Tuesday.   

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due Tuesday.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

There will be open gym for boys basketball today. 

Students may wear shorts beginning Monday.  Please check the handbook for regulations regarding length and type of shorts permissible.  

 There will be a student council meeting next Tuesday morning at 7:30 in room 206. 

Good luck to Carl Merrigan & Erin Christiansen who will play the piano for district music tomorrow. 

These students please stop by the Counselor's office this afternoon:  Mallory McCullough & Abbie Obermier 

To the office:  Lauren Grable, Scott Adams, Mady Horn, Anthony Chapman, Kyle Curtis, Chuck Davis & Alex Bridges 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time.

 Seniors- your 60 hours of Volunteer services are now being tallied.  Some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have. 

The Red Cross will be offering lifeguard classes in April.  For details see the flyers posted at the office. 

Seniors if you are applying for FAFSA, that is federal aid for college, booklets have arrived in the counseling center.  Come by and get yours. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.  When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.  And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.  And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:16-20 

Your contemporaries expect you to be witnesses of the One whom you have met and who gives you life.  In your daily lives, be witnesses of a love that is stronger than death.  It is up to you to accept this challenge!  Put your talents and your enthusiasm at the service of the proclamation of the Good News.  Be the enthusiastic friends of Jesus, who present the Lord to all those who wish to see him, especially those who are farthest away from him.  God uses human friendship to lead hearts to the source of divine charity.  Feel responsible for the evangelization of your friends and all your contemporaries.   

If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?  Ask Jesus in silent prayer for the courage and strength to proclaim the Good News to all you meet.  

 Risen Lord, in the Good News of Your resurrection, we truly hold a treasure.  It would be wrong for us not to share it in a world starving for hope and love.  Strengthen us to be effective, energetic witnesses for You.  May we never be ashamed to proclaim Your love for all people.  We pray…Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.  As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. 

 Amen Adapted from “Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II” compiled by John V. Kruse. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

There will be a student council meeting next Tuesday morning at 7:30 in room 206. 

Missouri Western will offer summer Driver Education classes in June and July.  Registration is April 11 beginning at 8am and is on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost is only $25 and the spots will fill up fast.  Pick up information at the office or see the flyer posted there. 

Maeve Goad & Lindsey Jacobs are reminded to please return their cheer or dance uniforms as soon as possible. 

Students may wear shorts beginning Monday.  Please check the handbook for regulations regarding length and type of shorts permissible.   

These students need to please stop by Mrs. Arnett's room sometime today to pick up Foreign Lang. Club t-shirts:  Natalee Long, Ashleigh Lane and Molly Peppard  

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session  Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Senior service hours are due next Tuesday, April 1^st.   

There will be open gym for boys basketball today. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st, that is Tuesday.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

Seniors are asked to please bring in a baby picture and a senior photo to the office in an envelope with your name on it to be used for the senior slide show. 

Good luck to the soccer team at home against Lafayette at 5:00 and the baseball team at home against Savannah at 4:30.  We also wish good luck to our vocalists competing in districts today. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions.

March 27, 2008 

If you made the honor roll you may stop by the office to pick up your Taco Bell certificate. 

The baseball game is cancelled today.  Baseball practice after school in the old gym.  Practice should be over by 4:30. 

New scholarships are available in the Counselor's office.  Stop by and check ‘em out.  

Detentions are in room 104 today.

 If you have frosh or JV boys basketball pictures you would like to see in the yearbook, please bring them to the office in an envelope with your name on it. 

There is no open gym for boys basketball tonight but there will be tomorrow. 

Financial aid packets for students returning to LeBlond next year are now available in the office.  Don’t delay in picking one up if you could use some help.  They are due back to the office by next Tuesday.  You will have signatures to gather, essays to write and might need parent’s tax form so don’t delay. 

No golf practice today.

 If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session  Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Boys’ tennis please meet with Mr. Sanger in the commons after school today. 

Conception Abbey’s annual 5K run or 2 mile walk is Saturday, April 19.  See the flyer posted at the office for more information. 

Missouri Western will offer summer Driver Education classes in June and July.  Registration is April 11 beginning at 8am and is on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost is only $25 and the spots will fill up fast.  Pick up information at the office or see the flyer posted there. 

Senior service hours are due next Tuesday, April 1^st.   

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due next Tuesday.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

Students may wear shorts beginning next Monday, March 31.  Please check the handbook for regulations regarding length and type of shorts permissible.   

These students need to see Mrs. Arnett after school today:  Hillary Turner, Ashleigh Lane, Kelsey Houser, Molly Peppard & Natalee Long. 

The following students please stop by and see Mrs. Faucett after school today:  Emily Justin, Alex Kreidler, Hannah White, Katie Jones, Grace Gawatz & Whitney Baker 

To the office: Kyle Murphy, Ashley Gach, Kalanie McIntosh, Lauren Grable, Moriah Guldan, David Black, Hillary Turner, Joe Ueligger, Nathan Bain, Kaylea Ford, Aislinn Goad, Lauren Looney, Kelly Walker, Scott Adams, Mady Horn & Alex Bridges 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors- your 60 hours of Volunteer services are now being tallied.  Some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have. 

The Red Cross will be offering lifeguard classes in April.  For details see the flyers posted at the office. 

Seniors if you are applying for FAFSA, that is federal aid for college, booklets have arrived in the counseling center.  Come by and get yours. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

Christ is truly risen!  Alleluia!  These words are a cry of joy and an invitation to hope.  Everyone needs this saving Word:  to everyone the risen Lord brings it personally.  Share this message of hope with those you meet at home, in school, at the office, in the workplace.  Reach out especially to those who are alone, who are suffering, the sick and the marginalized.  To each and every one of them proclaim:  Christ is truly risen! 

In silent prayer express your joy to the Lord in His resurrection and make an extra effort to greet everyone you encounter today with a smile.   

Lord, while we say we believe that You have risen from the dead, we don’t always act as someone who believes it.   May we always be a beacon of hope and a willing witness to the Good News of Your resurrection for all who need to hear it.  We pray…Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.  As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen 

Adapted from “Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II” compiled by John V. Kruse. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

We follow the mass schedule today for a special assembly.  At 9:50 we will go to the old gym for a Think First! Missouri presentation. 

Missouri Western will offer summer Driver Education classes in June and July.  Registration is April 11 beginning at 8am and is on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost is only $25 and the spots will fill up fast.  Pick up information at the office or see the flyer posted there. 

Students may wear shorts beginning next Monday, March 31.  Please check the handbook for regulations regarding length and type of shorts permissible.   

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session  Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Senior service hours are due next Tuesday, April 1^st.   

Students are reminded that only clear screw-top water bottles are allowed in classrooms & hallways.  Absolutely no styrofoam or paper cups are allowed.   

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st, that is next Tuesday.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

If you have frosh or JV boys basketball pictures you would like to see in the yearbook, please bring them to the office in an envelope with your name on it. 

Conception Abbey’s annual 5K run or 2 mile walk is Saturday, April 19.  See the flyer posted at the office for more information. 

New scholarships are available in the Counselor's office.  Stop by and check ‘em out. 

Good luck to the soccer team at Maryville at 4:30, the baseball team at Atchison at 4:30 and the track team at Elwood at 9:30. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors, some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have.  This is a requirement for graduation. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions.

March 26, 2008 

The 3^rd quarter honor roll is posted in the commons in Mr. Vertin’s office window.  If you made the honor roll you may stop by the office to pick up your Taco Bell certificate. 

New scholarships are available in the Counselor's office.  Stop by and check ‘em out.  

The crochet club will meet today after school in the library. 

If you have frosh or JV boys basketball pictures you would like to see in the yearbook, please bring them to the office in an envelope with your name on it. 

Financial aid packets for students returning to LeBlond next year are now available in the office.  Don’t delay in picking one up if you could use some help.  They are due back to the office by next Tuesday.  You will have signatures to gather, essays to write and might need parent’s tax form so don’t delay. 

Detentions today are in room 104. 

There will be a campus ministry meeting tonight at 6:30 and Mass tomorrow morning. 

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session  Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Foreign language club members may pick up their t-shirts after school today in Mrs. Arnett’s room.  Please bring payment with you. 

Conception Abbey’s annual 5K run or 2 mile walk is Saturday, April 19.  See the flyer posted at the office for more information. 

Missouri Western will offer summer Driver Education classes in June and July.  Registration is April 11 beginning at 8am and is on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost is only $25 and the spots will fill up fast.  Pick up information at the office or see the flyer posted there. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due next Tuesday.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

To all Forensics people, Coach Girard needs his little black binders back.  

We will be on the mass schedule tomorrow for a special assembly. 

Drugfree Superstars are asked to stop by the Counselor's office this afternoon. 

These students are asked to stop at the counselor’s office today:  Pat Lawhon, Jacob Lilly, Tyler Gach, Amanda Steele, Curt Lane & Mack O'Malley 

Dain Finney and Brian McCullough please see Ms Huss before you leave. 

To the office:  Jonathan Wright, Kyle Murphy, Pat Lawhon, Dain Finney, Tommy Schoeneck, Lauren Robbins, Sarah Wilson, Ashley Gach, Becky Wiederholt, Joe Sanders, Vince Debenito, Autumn Ambrozi & Alex Bridges 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time.

 Seniors- your 60 hours of Volunteer services are now being tallied.  Some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have. 

The Red Cross will be offering lifeguard classes in April.  For details see the flyers posted at the office. 

Seniors if you are applying for FAFSA, that is federal aid for college, booklets have arrived in the counseling center.  Come by and get yours. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

Track team parent meeting tonight at 5:30pm in Grace Gymnasium.  At least one parent should attend with each athlete. 

To all Forensics people, Coach Girard needs his little black binders back.  

There will be a campus ministry meeting tonight at 6:30 and Mass tomorrow morning. 

Missouri Western will offer summer Driver Education classes in June and July.  Registration is April 11 beginning at 8am and is on a first come, first serve basis.  The cost is only $25 and the spots will fill up fast.  Pick up information at the office or see the flyer posted there. 

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have another evening phonathon session  Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Foreign language club members may pick up their t-shirts after school today in Mrs. Arnett’s room.  Please bring payment with you. 

The crochet club will meet today after school in the library. 

Students are reminded that only clear screw-top water bottles are allowed in classrooms & hallways.  Absolutely no styrofoam or paper cups are allowed.   

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st, that is next Tuesday.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

Conception Abbey’s annual 5K run or 2 mile walk is Saturday, April 19.  See the flyer posted at the office for more information. 

The 3^rd quarter honor roll is posted in the commons in Mr. Vertin’s office window.  If you made the honor roll you may stop by the office to pick up your Taco Bell certificate. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors, some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have.  This is a requirement for graduation. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions. 

March 25, 2008 

These seniors need to call McBee photography to make appointments for the sitting for their senior yearbook picture:  Jesse Buehler, Kellen Byrne, John Chavez, Chuck Davis, Maci Kovac, Alex Kreidler, Mason Marshall, Bryson Merrick & Michael Odongo.  You do not have to purchase anything if you don’t want to, but you must have the yearbook photo taken there if you want your picture to appear in our school yearbook.  Don’t delay, the deadline draws near. 

The crochet club will meet tomorrow after school in the library. 

Financial aid packets for students returning to LeBlond next year are now available in the office.  Don’t delay in picking one up if you could use some help.  They are due back to the office by April 1^st, next Tuesday  You will have signatures to gather, essays to write and might need parent’s tax form so don’t delay. 

There will be a campus ministry meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 and Mass Thursday morning. 

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have two evening phonathon sessions, today and Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Conception Abbey’s annual 5K run or 2 mile walk is Saturday, April 19.  See the flyer posted at the office for more information. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due next Tuesday, April 1^st.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

Tyler Gach & Zach Karasek please see Mrs. Lister after school today. 

To the office:  Jocie Van Vickle, Maggie Weible, Dain Finney, Karen Brunner, Carl Merrigan, Katie Lorenz, Natasha Echterling, Jonathan Wright, Alex Bridges, Tyler Irizarry, Seth Van Vickle, Pat Lawhon, Kyle Murphy, Elizabeth Vanover, Jacob Seevers, Brian Wolfe, Jesse Buehler, David Black & Michael Odongo 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors- your 60 hours of Volunteer services are now being tallied.  Some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have. 

The Red Cross will be offering lifeguard classes in March & April.  For details see the flyers posted at the office. 

Seniors if you are applying for FAFSA, that is federal aid for college, booklets have arrived in the counseling center.  Come by and get yours. 

 Morning Announcements
March 25, 2008 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

A Reading from the Gospel of John. 

“I have said these things to you while I am still with you.  But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.  You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’  If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.  And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.”  John 14:25-29 

The risen Jesus encounters the disciples in the Upper Room and offers them the Easter gifts of peace and mercy…it is well to understand that true peace springs from a heart that is reconciled, and that we who have experienced the joy of forgiveness must therefore be ready to pardon. 

Take a few moments to pray for someone who needs forgiveness from you and let today begin a clean slate with that person. 

Christ, because of Your great sacrifice, we know we need never worry.  We are in Your hands and we can be at peace.  We thank You for this wondrous gift.  We pray You will be ever at our side as we seek to share the gift of Your peace with others.  We pray…Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.  As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen 

Adapted from “Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II” compiled by John V. Kruse. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

 As you know, the funeral of Don Tabor is this morning.  As a sign of our respect for all Mr. Tabor has meant to this community we will go outside to line the sidewalk as the funeral procession passes.  So at 9:15 you will be asked to go to your lockers to get your coats if you have them.  Then we will gather in the old gym to organize before we go outside. 

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have two evening phonathon sessions, today and Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested.  

A reminder that only uniform sweatshshirts are allowed.   

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st, that is one week from today.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

These seniors need to call McBee photography to make appointments for the sitting for their senior yearbook picture:  Jesse Buehler, Kellen Byrne, John Chavez, Chuck Davis, Maci Kovac, Alex Kreidler, Mason Marshall, Bryson Merrick & Michael Odongo.  You do not have to purchase anything if you don’t want to, but you must have the yearbook photo taken there if you want your picture to appear in our school yearbook.  Don’t delay, the deadline draws near. 

Good luck to the baseball team at Cameron at 4:30, to the tennis team at Savannah at 4:00, to the varsity soccer team at home against Barstow at 5:00 and to the varsity golf team at Savannah at 9:00. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors, some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have.  This is a requirement for graduation. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions.

March 20, 2008 

Our Lady of Guadalupe youth ministry is showing "The Passion of the Christ" tomorrow at 3:45 in the youth room downstairs.  Anyone interested in attending must have a signed consent form which can be obtained by stopping by the office.   

As many of you know, Mr. Matt Tabor’s father passed away recently.  The funeral will be at Saint Francis Xavier Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.  Due to the large number of family who are expected to attend and the space limitations that will result, Coach Tabor asks that students attend the vigil Monday evening at St. Francis instead of going to the funeral.  Arrangements are being made through Meirhoffer funeral home.  Check tomorrow’s News-Press for details. 

A reminder to the golfers to meet in the art room after school today. 

Financial aid packets for students returning to LeBlond next year are now available in the office.  Don’t delay in picking one up if you could use some help.  They are due back to the office by April 1^st and you will have signatures to gather, essays to write and might need parent’s tax form. 

Beginning next Tuesday, students are forewarned they will only be permitted to wear uniform sweatshirts for warmth.  Detentions will be handed out for dress code violations. 

JV baseball will practice today after school along with varsity.  

If any student/faculty/staff or parent is interested in service hours, we will have two evening phonathon sessions, Tuesday, March 25, and Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of the phonathon is to solicit donations from Bishop LeBlond alumni for the Annual Appeal.  Please contact Mrs. Sheppard 816.279.1629 ext. 115 if you are interested. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

Since you did not meet yesterday’s deadline to bring in your cheer & dance uniforms, the following young ladies are reminded to get those in as soon as possible, cleaned, on a hanger with your name on it:  Lindsay Prawitz, Lane Hegarty, Lindsey Jacobs, Caitlin Jackson, Erin Dillon, Liz Miller, Maeve Goad & Moriah Guldan. 

These students please stop by the Counselor's office before leaving today:  Alex Bridges, Zach Karasek, Tyler Gach & Grant Vertin 

Melanie Pankiewicz please see Mrs. Faucett after school today. 

Stephen Maguire your jacket is in Dr. Losson's room. 

To the office:  Pat Lawhon, Hannah White, Natasha Echterling, Christian Koelliker, Jocie Van Vickle & Jacob Lilly 

Please take those opportunities available to you at the local churches to fully experience Easter by attending the Triduum services beginning today.  Remember that tomorrow is Good Friday and is a day of abstinence and fasting.  Abstinence means that all those Catholics 14 years of age and older are asked to abstain from eating meat.  Fasting means that all those between the ages of 18 and 59 are permitted to eat only 2 small, meatless meals and 1 regular, meatless meal with no snacking permitted.  Remember that school starts at 8am when you return on Tuesday and everyone have a blessed Easter. 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors- your 60 hours of Volunteer services are now being tallied.  Some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have. 

The Red Cross will be offering lifeguard classes in March & April.  For details see the flyers posted at the office. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.  Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.  John 13:34-35 

On the eve of his passion and death, the Lord Jesus gathered his Apostles around him once again to entrust his last instructions to them and to give them the supreme witness of his love.  Close your eyes and, seeing with your mind’s eye, let us also enter the large upper room furnished and ready and dispose ourselves to listen to the most intimate thoughts that Jesus wants to confide to us.  While they are eating, Jesus rises from the table and begins to wash the disciples’ feet.  At first Peter resists, then he understands and accepts.  The first thing the disciple must do is prepare himself to listen to the Lord.  Then we will be invited to do what the Teacher did.  We, too, must be committed to “washing the feet” of our brothers and sisters, expressing in service that love Jesus has shown to us.  Also during the Supper, knowing that his “hour” had now come, Jesus blesses and breaks the bread, then gives it to the Apostles saying:  “This is my body” and does the same with the cup, “This is my blood.”  And he commands them:  “Do this in remembrance of me.”  Jesus gives himself as food to his disciples to become one with them.  As disciples, we must learn that the first thing to do is to open our hearts to the love of Christ.  It is his love that enables us, in turn, to love our brothers and sisters.   

Have you taken opportunities to be of service to another, either one on one to someone close to you or by volunteering with an organization or service agency?  Ask Jesus to help you in your resolve to follow His example. 

Lord Jesus, You have given us the gift of Yourself in the Eucharist.  Through this outpouring of Your love, You also compel us to give the gift of ourselves to others.  Nourished by the Eucharist, may we always find the strength and courage to devote ourselves to the service of others.  We pray…I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault; in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do.  And I ask Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all the angels and saints and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God.  Amen 

Adapted from “Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II” compiled by John V. Kruse. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

 Last day for the  publications class Easter Egg Hunt.  5 eggs are dispersed around the building in the possession of a teacher.  Students may find and receive only one egg for the week.  Four eggs contain varying amounts of money, and one is a rotten egg.  Today’s hint:  When it comes to sports, I will take you there. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

Since you did not meet yesterday’s deadline to bring in your cheer & dance uniforms, the following young ladies are reminded to get those in as soon as possible, cleaned, on a hanger with your name on it:  Mady Horn, Lindsay Prawitz, Lane Hegarty, Lindsey Jacobs, Abbie Obermier, Caitlin Jackson, Jillian Koelliker, Erin Dillon, Liz Miller, Maeve Goad & Moriah Guldan. 

JV baseball will practice today after school along with varsity.  Our Lady of Guadalupe youth ministry is showing "The Passion of the Christ" on Friday, March 21 at 3:45 in the youth room downstairs.  Anyone interested in attending must have a signed consent form which can be obtained by stopping by the office.  

 Good luck on Monday to the baseball team at home against Plattsburg at 4:30 and to the golf team at Lathrop at 4:00. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors, some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have.  This is a requirement for graduation. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions.

Afternoon Announcements

March 19, 2008 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

If God is for us, who is against us?  He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else?….Who will separate us from the love of Christ?  Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?…No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 8:31-39 

To know Christ!  On this last stage of our Lenten journey we are encouraged even more….to deepen our knowledge of Jesus, to contemplate his suffering and merciful face, and to prepare ourselves to experience the splendor of his resurrection.  We cannot remain on the surface.  We must have a deep, personal experience of the richness of Christ’s love.   

What did you hope to achieve and experience on this Lenten journey?  Speak to Jesus of your failings and your hopes and ask for His help to move closer to your goal. 

Lord Jesus, draw near to us and inspire us with Your love so that we might persevere to the end of our journey.  We long to enter into a deeper relationship with You, to know You better, to love You more.  While we dread what is coming as we draw near to Jerusalem and Good Friday, we know we can face anything united with You.  Be with us, Lord, so that we may share in the joy of Your resurrection.  We pray…I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault; in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do.  And I ask Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all the angels and saints and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God.  Amen 

Adapted from “Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II” compiled by John V. Kruse. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

The publications class is having an Easter Egg Hunt this week.  There are 5 eggs dispersed around the building in the possession of a teacher.  One hint each day will reveal the teacher who is keeping the egg.  Students may find and receive only one egg for the week.  Four eggs will contain varying amounts of money, and one will be a rotten egg.  Today’s hints:  Hint #1: Pass or shoot no matter the season, I can be found standing on the sideline, just a-screaming.  Hint #2: Just a few miles away I will pray for no bad habits. 

A reminder to those boys who attended the Missouri Boys State informational meeting, applications are due to Mrs. Lister by 3 p.m. today.  No exceptions! 

The crochet club will meet today after school in the library. 

All cheer & dance uniforms need to be returned today, cleaned, on a hanger with your name on it. 

Volunteer hours opportunity for Habitat for Humanity to provide lunch for workers.  Details on a flyer at the office. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

All next year (2008-09) cheer & dance squads need to meet after school today at 3:15 in the commons for a mandatory meeting.  Red Wheel sales will be discussed. 

Good luck to the baseball team in the city tournament. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors, some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have.  This is a requirement for graduation. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the office to pick up forgotten lunches, homework, uniforms, etc.  It is your responsibility to check with the office to see if someone brought what you forgot. 

Hey Booster Club Members!!!  The Spring Social (replacing the winter social) will be April 26^th at O’Malley Beverage at 1601 N. Woodbine from 6pm to 9pm.  Food & beverage provided.  This is an adult evening with door prizes.  Call Lora Lorenz, 232-3909, with questions.

March 18, 2008 

All those who ordered a foreign language club t-shirt need to pay $14 to Mrs. Arnett or Sam Sanders before tomorrow.  The shirts should be delivered tomorrow. 

Volunteer hours opportunity for Habitat for Humanity to provide lunch for workers.  Details on a flyer at the office. 

All female athletes who've been using the Grace Gym locker rooms are reminded to claim clothing, towels, etc. before this afternoon.  Anything left behind will be thrown out.  See Coach Huss after school if you still need a locker.  All girls basketball players are asked to clean out their athletic lockers by today so those lockers may be assigned to spring athletes. 

The crochet club will meet tomorrow after school in the library.

 Financial aid packets for students returning to LeBlond next year are now available in the office.  Don’t delay in picking one up if you could use some help.  They are due back to the office by April 1^st and you will have signatures to gather, essays to write and might need parent’s tax form. 

All next year (2008-09) cheer & dance squads need to meet after school tomorrow at 3:15 in the commons for a mandatory meeting.  Red Wheel sales will be discussed. 

All cheer & dance uniforms need to be returned tomorrow, cleaned, on a hanger with your name on it. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

A reminder:  Those students wanting to take the ACT prep class at NWMSU, please remember the deadline is today.  See Mrs. Lister if you are interested. 

A reminder to those boys who attended the Missouri Boys State informational meeting, applications are due to Mrs. Lister by 3 p.m. tomorrow.  No exceptions! 

To the office:  Joel Arnold, Erin Dillon, Maggie Adams, Liz Vanover, Kyle Murphy, Lucy Fitzpatrick, Robert Pyatt & Kirk Dickens 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors- your 60 hours of Volunteer services are now being tallied.  Some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have. 

The Red Cross will be offering lifeguard classes in March & April.  For details see the flyers posted at the office. 

Seniors if you are applying for FAFSA, that is federal aid for college, booklets have arrived in the counseling center.  Come by and get yours. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

 Lord Jesus, we live in a world that urges us to avoid discomfort and seek pleasure at all costs.  Yet You tell us we will only find meaning in our lives by laying down our lives in service to others, as You did.  Be at our side, Lord, as we face the difficulty of doing what is right, not what is easy.  We pray…I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault; in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do.  And I ask Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all the angels and saints and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God.  Amen 

Adapted from “Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II” compiled by John V. Kruse. 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.......Amen!

 The publications class is having an Easter Egg Hunt this week.  There are 5 eggs dispersed around the building in the possession of a teacher.  One hint each day will reveal the teacher who is keeping the egg.  Students may find and receive only one egg for the week.  Four eggs will contain varying amounts of money, and one will be a rotten egg.  Today’s hint:  I am quiet and sweet with a language all my own. 

A reminder to those boys who attended the Missouri Boys State informational meeting, applications are due to Mrs. Lister by 3 p.m. tomorrow.  No exceptions! 

All cheer & dance uniforms need to be returned tomorrow, cleaned, on a hanger with your name on it. 

Attention math team:  Please report to Mrs. Wineinger's room 3rd hour today for the Missouri Math League Contest. 

Registration forms for students returning to LeBlond for their sophomore, junior or senior year are due April 1^st.  After the deadline the registration fee goes up to $175. 

All female athletes who've been using the Grace Gym locker rooms are reminded to claim clothing, towels, etc before Tuesday afternoon.  Anything left behind will be thrown out.  See Coach Huss after school if you still need a locker.  All girls basketball players are asked to clean out their athletic lockers by Tuesday so those lockers may be assigned to spring athletes. 

All those who ordered a foreign language club t-shirt need to pay $14 to Mrs. Arnett or Sam Sanders before tomorrow.  The shirts should be delivered tomorrow. 

Good luck to the tennis team lobbing in their season opener at Cameron at 4:00 and to the soccer team dribbling, passing & shooting in their season opener at Central at 5:00. 

Have a great Eagle day of learning! 

Seniors who have not already done so should make an appointment with McBee Photography as soon as possible to have your yearbook photo taken.  You do not have to purchase pictures, the photo will be taken at no cost to you, but you do need to schedule a sitting time. 

Seniors, some of you need to hand in the remainder of your forms with your Service Hours.  See Mrs. Lister if you question how many hours you have.  This is a requirement for graduation. 

A reminder to students if you forgot something at home and think there is a chance that a parent sent the item to school, please check at the office to see if we have it.  We will not interrupt classes to call students to the offi