LAWTELL ELEMENTARY celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 22-26. This year’s theme was “Life Is Your Journey…Travel Drug-FREE!” The students and staff were able to participate in appropriate dress out days to raise awareness of drug prevention. Friday we ended with BLACKOUT drugs by dressing in all black.
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, JAG Northwest students attended a field trip to learn more about our parish. The field trip was planned by Brandy Ledet and Brenda Foulcard of SLED and Workforce Development of St. Landry. Their day began at the SLED offices with guest speakers Brandy Ledet, Brenda Foulcard and Bill Rodier. Next, JAG students traveled to the Judicial Building to meet with St. Landry District Attorney Earl Taylor and Victims Advocate Susie Peck. Students were treated to a delicious gumbo, potato salad and desserts. Last, JAG students traveled to the Community Action Offices and were met by Mrs. Brenda Foulcard who organized a carousel of colleges and local employers as well as mock interviews. Such a great opportunity for our future workforce to learn more about our parish.
With over 80 participants, SMS CHEERING with Beta 1st annual 5k walk was a huge success! As Breast Cancer survivors cut the pink ribbon and initiated our walk, our very own Sunset Police Department escorted the walk through the town of Sunset, where it ended back on the grounds of Sunset Middle. Walkers and racers were greeted with cheers and chants by SMS’s Cheerleaders, bananas which were donated by Kevin Guidry’s Produce, music, food, free face painting, games, and a fun jump! Sunset Middle’s Voices of Creativity Poetry Club set-up shop with delicious sweets and the athletic department led by Coach Richard handed out delicious food. It was a beautiful day, a beautiful cause, and a beautiful collaboration! Our community and school are showing how we come together, fight together, and build together! We are #SunsetStrong!
Sunset Middle’s Bullying Prevention & Awareness Program included a poem from Voices of Creativity Poetry Club (students) Nigel P. and Kylee R. and guest speaker Trooper Gossen. Trooper Gossen made students aware of various issues, specifically focusing on the seriousness and laws associated with bullying.
