New for 2019-2020 ELA Curriculum: Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Sneak Peek

Kindergarten -ELA

4/3/19

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Introducing CKLA - Core Knowledge Language Arts

1st grade ELA

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Introducing CKLA - Core Knowledge Language Arts

2nd grade ELA

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Arnaudville Track members receive awards from Parish Track Meet

Congratulations to Amy Dartez, a senior at Beau Chene High School, for being named by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) as All-Academic Girls’ Track and Field Honoree for 2018-2019. She will be honored at the State Track and Field Event in Baton Rouge on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

The organization praised these student-athletes in a letter of announcement to the principal saying, "The academic and athletic accomplishments they have already achieved within your school and community reflect what we here at the LHSAA value, respect and expect in our student-athletes. Ambition, compassion and aptitude are the heart of the high school experience. You can be proud of your students, as they have now joined a select group of student-athletes."

Central Middle School recently held a Spelling Challenge Contest for it’s 5th and 6th-grade students. Students who placed within the top 5 earned various prizes such as gift cards to local businesses, certificates, and a first place trophy! We are extremely proud of these students!

Spelling Challenge Winners (front row/L-R): Aniylah N. (4th Place), Omar G. (2nd Place), Marquis H. (1st Place), Brooklyn N. (5th Place), & Elizabeth G. (3rd Place). ELA Teachers (back row/L-R): K. Andrepont (5th Grade), C. Guillory (5th Grade), S. Ortego (5th & 6th Grade), & S. Williams (6th Grade).

Thanks to everyone at East Elementary who participated and helped our students with the Pennies for Patients Program. East raised over $1900 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Mrs. Bollich’s second-grade class raised the most money followed by Miss Ledet‘s 4th-grade class.

East Elementary School is proud to announce our 4th-grade student of the year, Riley Poullard, and our teacher of the year, Mrs. Vanessa Cormier. Mrs. Cormier teaches fourth-grade science and social studies at East Elementary.

Coach Chad Andrepont along with players, Isiah Darby, Cornelius Lewis, and Divine Hampton spoke to East Elementary’s Trail Blazers Club #rolemodelsimpactlives.

Eunice Junior High School held a Parent Night to discuss upcoming testing dates. Parents were greeted by Principal Scott with updates on how the year was progressing. Mrs. Fran Lemelle, Counselor gave a brief presentation about scores, standards, LEAP 360 Diagnostic and Interim testing, information on Growth to Mastery achievements for each student and what parents can do to help their children all year long. Mrs. J. Oberste gave parents information on some online tools that can be used at home to help students review test material in their Math classes.

Congratulations to the Eunice Junior High School track teams for being named the St. Landry Parish Jr High Track Champions.

Head Boys Coach- Ryan Deshotel

Head Girls Coach- Jada Thomas

Assistant Coach- Laquintin Lamb

The Eunice Junior High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. Lawrence Sassau, traveled to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Tuesday, March 26th for the LMEA District Assessment. They scored Superior on Stage and Excellent in Sight Reading.

Congratulations to Mr. Sassau and his band students!

Glendale Students in Ms. Tina Cormier’s class recently participated in the Special Olympics in Lafayette. Pictured are Bryan P. and Ms. Heather who is a classroom Para and Daniel L. Great job boys!

Glendale students who have made their 10 points or more to fill up their prize cards. Congratulations to you all!

Glendale 1st graders created an ocean mural on why we need the ocean and what lives there.

Glendale Elementary 4th grade students in Mrs. Laura Francois’ class learned how to make Google slides for their visual presentation on Greek Mythology.

There was a wedding in Grand Coteau Elementary’s Pre-K today!! “q” and “u” are best friends and ALWAYS together so they decided to be joined in phonemic awareness. They promised to never QUIT and to never make each other QUEASY!

Congratulations to Grolee Elementary on being named the March 2019 PBIS School of the Month.

Way to Go!!! You have encouraged good behavior, and more importantly, you have developed relationships with students!!!

Mrs. Myers was delighted to receive Route 44 coupons, corn dogs, and cinna snacks from Sonic of Eunice as a snack for our monthly faculty meeting at Highland Elementary. Thank you so much to Sonic for partnering with us and supporting our school!

Maria Mendoza, a fourth grader in Mr. Jason Thibodeaux's homeroom, was selected as this week's Sonic student of the week at Highland. She was nominated for scoring all perfect scores on her Accelerated Reading quizzes during the 3rd 9 weeks. Maria was awarded a gift bag full of Sonic goodies. Thank you to Sonic for partnering with us to celebrate our awesome students.

Krotz Springs Track Team

Krotz Springs Elementary celebrates Muffins with Mom. They began their party by participating in a Stem Challenge and creating a rainbow with fruit loops, a pipe cleaner, and playdough.

Dr. Morrison, Leonville Elementary Principal, presented at the University of Louisiana Lafayette Women’s Leadership Conference. We are proud of her and happy to have her on our team of educational leaders in St. Landry Parish! #stlandryproud

Congratulations to MACA on being named the March 2019 PBIS School of the Month.

Way to Go!!! You have encouraged good behavior, and more importantly, you have developed relationships with students!!!

Congratulations to Coach Apphia Jordan, North Central boys’ basketball coach, for being named Coach of the Year on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 1A All-State basketball teams.

Contact Hals Beard if interested.

Hals Beard, NAAE Region II Vice President

Agriculture teacher/FFA Advisor

North Central High School

Phone: 337-623-4239

Congratulations to Khahli Malone (NHS Jr. Class Representative) who has been selected by American Legion Auxiliary (Unit Post#225) to participate in the Simmer Girls’ State Program. Khahli will attend Northwestern State University in Natchitoches this summer where she will learn daily operations of the city, parish and state government. Again, Congrats Khahli on such a distinguished accomplishment this school year (2018-19)

Northwest High School’s Student Government members attended the 7th Annual SLP Democratic Party Lifetime Achievement Banquet. From Left to Right: Keven Huizache (Jr. Class President), Ms. Joseph (Gov’t Sponsor), Raven Celestine (Freshman President) and Chloe Deville (Sr. President).

Northwest High School students and faculty participate in the Opelousas Trash Bash.

Add another accomplishment to the list! Kendrick is 2nd Team All-State in the 114 weight class. This means he is the 2nd best 114 Powerlifter in all divisions (1A-5A).

Congratulations to Keenan Lamb from Opelousas for making the LHSAA All-Academic Boys’ Basketball Team!

OHS students meet Louisiana First Lady, Donna Edwards, at the St. Landry Democrats Lifetime Achievement Banquet

Mrs. Meghan's 3rd graders enjoyed sock day at PVE for Down Syndrome Awareness!

Students at Park Vista Elementary School in Mrs. Morrow's 4th grade ELA class completed an independent reading of the novel "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon." To show their understanding of the novel, they completed a presentation timeline of events during the main character's quest.

Students at Southwest Elementary develop collaboration skills through STEAM Enrichment

Mrs. Andre’s 7th grade Journey to Careers class has achieved certification in two areas of S/P2 Automotive training classes: Automotive Safety and Automotive Service Pollution Prevention. S/P2 is intended to ensure students learn about workplace safety and compliance with OSHA and EPA—before they step into the work area. The automotive classes covered the areas of study that students need to know about the hazards of the shop environment—before they enter the workplace. Sunset Middle is proud to help prepare middle school students for high school automotive/shop courses and have our students be a part of certifications needed in many workplaces!!

Sunset Middle School’s band performed at the district festival at University of Lousiana Lafayette - Angelle Hall. The band director is Jody Kovarik.

Panthers of the Month at Sunset Middle School

Lawtell Head Start Spring Parent meeting was conducted by Ms. JoHelen Duckless, Parent President for Lawtell Center. We had a great turn out. More than 20 parents participated and were updated on new family partnerships and policies in place for Head Start. We also planned the monthly family activities and next meetings for April 2019. Be on look out for new exciting things coming to Headstart. #WeareLawtellHeadStart #SpartansSpirit2019. Thanks for allowing your children to be a part of our amazing program, St.Landry Parish Head Start. Register at any one of 10 centers.

Picture 1, from Left to right:

Sylvia Guidry-Brown, MSN, RN, CSN – 2019 Louisiana School Nurse Organization, School Nurse Administrator of the Year

Nina Fekaris, MS, RN, NCSN, National Association of School Nurse President

Vanessa Hulin, BSN, RN, CSN – 2019 Louisiana School Nurse Organization, School Nurse of the Year

#STLANDRYPROUD

1st Place Winners:

1. Isaiah Newman: MACA

2nd Place Winners:

1. Colson Fontenot & Adam Metoyer: OHS

2. Mugadas Swati: OHS

3rd Place Winners:

1. Bailey Wills: OHS

2. Corrine Thibodeaux & Abigail Meche: PVE

4th Place Winners:

1. Ryan Fruge; Jaylen Boyd & Broderick Garrette: MACA

2. Cody Lalonde & Deacon Richard: EHS

5th Place Winners:

1. Madisyn Thibodeaux: MACA

2. Payton Broussard: OHS

Bottom row (left to right)- Joyce Haynes; Hazel Sias; Donnie Perron (Vice President); Mary Ellen Donatto (President); Denise Rose
Top Row (left to right) - Raymond Cassimere, Kyle Boss, Albert Hayes, Anthony Standberry, Myron Guillory, Josh Boudreaux, Randy Wagley
Not Pictured: John Miller

‪Leonville Head Start fathers are having a bubbly time playing outside with their children.‬