This week in Pre-K3 they are learning about the letter A so they are doing lots of fun activities to celebrate A! They will have their 1st show and tell on Friday!
This week in Pre-K4 they will learn about Noah’s Ark and work on a fun art project. They will also learn the short vowel E and the number 4. It’s going to be a very fun week!
The Kindergarten class is going on a field trip to hear the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra perform “Music and Shapes” at Roussel Hall on September 28th. The cost is $4.00 for children and $4.00 for adults. All permission slips and money must be returned by tomorrow (Thursday) in order to reserve seats.
The first graders started working on their handbook for reading. It will come home for homework on Mondays! They are working on charts 2 and 6 in their handbook for Phonics and they are learning the first five families in addition in Math. They are getting better at putting all work that is done during the day in their seatwork folder. It was a good second week!
This week in Bible the second grade is learning how God showed His heart. Their memory verse comes from Deuteronomy 29:29. In Math they are learning about dimes and ten dollar bills, halves of shapes, a number and a dollar. Their first Math and Spelling tests are this week. They are also moving right along with cursive writing. They will complete the lower case letters of the alphabet Friday!
The third grade students are learning about the different parts of plants. Each part has a special job. Did you know that there’s a kitchen in every green plant?
The fourth graders will continue working on multiplication and division. They will also be learning about different insects in Science. Their Bible memory verse this week comes from Psalm 103:8-9. Let’s have a great week!
Mrs. Taylor’s Classes
5th Grade P.E.: Students are practicing volleyball skills
5th & 7th Grade History classes are continuing their studies of Mesopotamia.
Grammar classes are learning about different types of verbs. Ask them to sing the helping verb song for you.
Mrs. Gendron’s Classes
Math: The 5th, 6th and 7th grade Math classes are learning about whole numbers, factoring, place value and addition and subtraction of decimal numbers.
Science: 5th Grade: Mineral Poster due Sept. 10
6th Grade: The sixth grade will be learning about weathering and erosion.
7th Grade: Insect collection due October 1.
Mr. Bailey’s Classes
Reading 5: Read Lion, Witch and Wardrobe for Oct. 1st.
Reading 6: Prince Caspian report due Oct. 1st.
Reading 7: Book report due Oct. 1st.
Mrs. Nichols’ Classes
Bible 5-7 The students are discussing Cain, Abel, and Seth and illustrating events from Genesis. Test Friday!!!!
6th History-The students have learned The American’s Creed and are starting to memorize he states and capitals. Test on Thursday!
Carpool & Attendance Reminders
Morning Carpool 8:00-8:15a.m.
(PK-K dropped off and picked up in front of school & 1st-7th dropped off and picked up at the gym)
Tardy Bell 8:20a.m.
Afternoon Carpool for Preschool and Kindergarten 3:05-3:25p.m.
Afternoon Carpool for 1st-7th Grade 3:15-3:30p.m.
Traffic flows one way from 7a.m.-6p.m. Monday through Friday. This is for the safety of everyone. Every student must be dropped off at the correct location. All parents/guardians are to stay in their vehicles for drop off and pick up. There will be staff members at each location to help the students in and out of their vehicles. No one is to be walked in unless you have arrived after the tardy bell has rung. If the tardy bell has rung, a parent/guardian must sign the student in at the front office. If a child is tardy due to a doctor’s apt., please make sure you bring in an excuse from the doctor in order for it to be excused.
Lunch Forms
Lunch forms are sent out toward the end of each month to have filled out and sent back for the beginning of the next month. Lunch forms are to be turned in on time accompanied with the correct amount. Each child needs their own lunch form. Make sure the child’s full name and grade is located on the form in the correct spot. One check for a family is fine, just make sure all the forms are placed together with the check. If your child did not order lunch and forgot to bring their lunch they will receive a hot lunch for that day and you will be billed $5.00 for the supplied lunch. No lunches are to be brought in once the student has entered the building. When sending lunch with your child, make sure you do not send any type of soft drink or any type of fast food.
Fundraisers
A great way to get items for the school FREE is to collect the following labels: Box Tops, Campbell Soup, Tyson Chicken, Community Coffee, and Coca Cola. Tell all your family, friends, neighbors, etc. to save them for you. All you need to do is cut the label off of the item and place in an envelope or bag and send to the front office 50 at a time. We will not accept any less than 50 at a time. Make sure your child’s name and grade is on the outside so he/she will receive a prize and have their name announced in morning announcements.
Emergency Cards, Carpool Authorizations and Before and After Care Forms
The Emergency card, Carpool Authorization and Before Care and After Care forms are very important for us to have on file at school. If you have not sent in your emergency card packet, please make sure you turn it in as soon as possible. If there is an emergency and we need to contact you we will need this information and the carpool list is very important when the child is being dismissed. We want to make sure they are going home with an authorized person. If ever during the school year your information changes please call or stop by the office to give us your updated information. Also, please do not get upset with us if we do not recognize you when you come into the office or in the carpool line. There are lots of faces to remember and we apologize if we do not put the names to the faces right away.
Money
When you send in money to school with your child, no matter what grade, please put it in an envelope labeled with your child’s full name, grade and what the money is for. Also, make sure you always send the exact amount for whatever the money is needed. We will not be able to make change.
Lost & Found
These items are kept for 1 week. It is located in the front office. If you see that your child has misplaced something please have them check the lost and found. The best way to make sure your child does not lose his belongings is to LABEL
everything. If you cannot fit the whole name, put the 1st initial and the last name!!
Severe Weather Conditions
In case of severe weather conditions, please follow the instructions given for the Jefferson Parish Public School System. For school closings listen to WWL radio 870.
Sickness
We are very concerned about the health of your child, so if you see any of these signs in your child please keep
him/her home:
Fever, Pain, Frequent Coughing
Inflammation of the Eyes
Unknown Rashes
Vomiting
More than 1 Incidence of Diarrhea
Excessive Green Nasal Discharge
Communicable Disease
If the child exhibits any of these symptoms at school we will call for immediate pick up. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is to protect the health of each student and prevent the spread of illness.
Medication
Any medication sent into the school must be prescription medication only in the original bottle with the child’s name on the pharmacy label. Parents are required to fill out a request form for personnel to administer medication . The following info must include : student’s name, reason for medication, time medication is to be administered and dosage. This form can be obtained from the front office. Office administration will not administer medicine other than prescriptions to any student. If you have any questions you may contact Miss. Tammy at
733-5087.
Spirit Shirts, Sweatshirts and PE Shorts
All may be purchased in the front office.
The 1st Friday of the month each student may wear their spirit shirts along with long blue jeans and tennis shoes at no charge. Spirit shirts are also worn on field trips and as PE shirts for the 5th-7th graders.
Every other Fri. students may wear a Christian t-shirt along with long blue jeans and tennis shoes for $1. If the child does not want to participate they may wear their school uniform. If a child comes dressed down and does not pay $1 you will be sent home a reminder. If it is not paid by the following Fri the child will not be able to dress down.
PE Uniforms must be worn by the 5th-7th graders.
When the cold weather arrives, the students may wear Victory sweatshirts or a solid navy jacket or sweater in the school.
Visitors
Immediately upon entering the campus, all visitors should check in at the front desk to get a visitor’s pass. This goes for anyone that is not on staff here at the school. This is for the safety of the students and staff. Visitors not meeting those standards of conduct will be asked to leave.
Fingernail Polish and Tattoos
No students are allowed to wear any type of fingernail polish to school. If they come to school with polish they will be sent to the office to have it removed and they will receive a uniform violation. Temporary tattoos are NOT allowed to be seen on a student here at school. If a tattoo is noticeable the student will be sent to the office to have it removed.