St. Landry Parish School Board

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Happy Parent & Family Engagement Month! This week, Ms. Debra Perrodin, parent of Glendale Elementary, is being recognized! "Ms. Debra has been a part of our staff and not only supports her grandchildren but other students throughout our campus by volunteering."

Happy Parent & Family Engagement Month! This week, Mrs. Melody Robertson, parent of Washington Elementary, is being recognized! "Ms. Melody has been a faithful and devoted parent/guardian for well over 12 years."

Chase Bank has partnered with The Legacy Institute for Economic Attainment and Southern University Ag. to host St. Landry Teen Money Matters Entrepreneur 3 Day Cohort. The first couple of days, students will learn about financial literacy and how to start their own business. On the 3rd Day each student will pitch their business ideas in hopes of winning $500 start-up funding provided by Chase Bank. Three students will have an opportunity to win $500.00. The 3 categories include… Beginners, Intermediate, or Advanced. Please encourage your children, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc. to participate. If available, please stop in to show your support to these intelligent, young, impressionable students interested in becoming a young entrepreneur. Registration is still open!!! Calling All Students Ages: 11-17

Central Middle School students and staff hosted a Veterans Day program to honor men and women who have served our country. Veterans from the VFW Post 8971 demonstrated to 5th grade students how to raise a flag. Our special guests joined our student body for a program. Guest speakers Pastor Lloyd and Denise Antoine shared words of inspiration to our students. Thanks to CMS staff members serving on the Veterans Day committee for organizing this event: C. Guillory, B. Ventress, K. Stagg, and J. Ford!

Central Middle School English Learner (EL) students who showed improvement from their 2023 ELPT scores to their 2024 ELPT scores earned a celebration field trip to TopGolf in Lafayette! We are proud of the progress that you have made with your goals!

📢🎉 Happy National School Psychology Week! 🎉📢 🙌 Let's take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to our amazing school psychologists! 🌟 🤝 Our school psychologists tirelessly work to promote mental health, emotional well-being, and academic success for all students. 💙 👏 Let's give a big shout-out to our school psychologists for their unwavering commitment and the positive impact they make in our school community! Thank you for your empathy, expertise, and unwavering dedication! #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SchoolPsychologist #MakingADifference

🇺🇸 🎖️Honoring our Brave Heroes on Veterans Day! Today, we proudly pay tribute to all the courageous men and women who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day is a time to express our deepest gratitude for your selflessness, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life. Your bravery and commitment inspire us all. Because of our veterans' sacrifices, we enjoy the liberties and security we have today. Let us join together to honor our veterans and express our gratitude for their extraordinary contributions. Veterans, we humbly say THANK YOU for your bravery and patriotism. You are true heroes, and your service will never be forgotten. #VeteransDay #HonorOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #Gratitude #SaluteToServic

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Happy Parent & Family Engagement Month! This week, Mr. Marion Leday, parent of Creswell Middle School, is being recognized! "Caring, Supportive parent that always goes above and beyond!

Happy Parent & Family Engagement Month! This week, Mrs. Jacintiea Mayon, parent of Leonville Elementary, is being recognized! "Jacintiea is totally invested in the school. She’s always willing to assist in any way possible and always supports the students and staff."

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Scott Champagne serves as the Title I Director of Federal Programs. Scott has been an educator for over 30 years. He has been the Federal Programs Director, here in St. Landry Parish, for 8 and ½ years. As a parent of 3 young adults, Scott knows firsthand that the most valuable impressions made on a child are done so at home. He wants parents to be reminded that they are their children’s first teacher. The importance of what children learn at home with and from their parents can never be underestimated.

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! St. Landry Parish’s Parent and Family Engagement program is headed by Coordinator, Tawasha O. Thomas. Tawasha has been an educator for over 15 years and heading this program for 3 years. It has been one of the most transformative experiences of her career. For her, it is amazing to be able to touch so many lives and to continue to have an impact on the lives of students. Tawasha’s advice to parents is for them to remain vigilant about their child’s education. Student success is directly related to parental involvement and engagement. Research has shown that students with engaged, involved parents are that much more successful at navigating life and all of its challenges.

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Mary “Mrs. Bonnie”Ventress has been a Parent Educator for 30 Years. Mrs. Bonnie enjoys meeting the needs of families and getting involved with parents. Her advice for parents is to get more involved in their children’s lives, including being visible at the schools, as well. Success to Mrs. Bonnie is completing what you begin and watching it grow. Mrs. Bonnie’s Fun Fact: “ I am blessed to be a cancer survivor.”

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Dannette Auzenne has been a Parent Educator for 4 years. What she enjoys most about her job is being a supportive, listening ear for parents. Her advice to parents is to actively engage in their children’s lives, both in and out of school. Dannette defines success as achieving personal goals and aspirations, rather than conforming to others’expectations. Dannette’s Fun Fact:”Although I am a complete introvert, my passion for helping parents empowers me to find my voice (Just don't ask me to speak publicly, I just might pass out).”

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Linda Hall has been a Parent Educator for over 19 ½ years. What Linda likes most about being a Parent Educator is working with the families, schools, and the community. She loves assisting parents in addressing their children’s educational, mental, physical, and emotional needs, all while ensuring that children are kept in safe environments. Linda has several pieces of advice for parents: (1) Engage and participate in activities at their child’s school, from elementary all the way to and through high school (2) Attend parent-teacher conferences (3) Check their child’s progress daily (4) Always keep contact information up to date. She reminds parents that they are their child’s first teacher and encourages them to never forget to ask their child how their day was. Linda inspires us to work diligently toward positive changes and to always be an asset to your community and not a liability. Linda’s Fun Fact: “I like to tell fun stories about my childhood, family, friends, and events.”

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Dianne Washington-Lewis has been a Parent Educator for over 20+ years with the St. Landry Parish School Board. The one thing Dianne likes most about being a Parent Educator is helping families and connecting with people in the community. Her advice to parents: “Parents must play a major role in their child/children’s education. They must also make sure that their child/children attend school every day because when they miss school, they can miss out on valuable lessons and any new concepts being taught.” Success to Dianne is being able to think back over the years, about all the people she’s helped along their life’s journeys, and be able to see their growth. According to Dianne, for everything there is a season. Some people will stay for a second, some just for a minute, but some will stay for a lifetime. Knowing that you were a part of their journey fills you with great joy and a sense of accomplishment. Dianne’s Fun Fact: “I like to be silly sometimes!”

🚀🔬 Whether you're coding, experimenting, engineering, or exploring mathematical wonders, today is a reminder of the endless possibilities that STEM offers. Let's inspire the next generation of thinkers and creators. #NationalSTEMDay #Innovation #FutureLeaders"

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Connie Derouen has been a Parent Educator for 4 years. Connie enjoys helping parents get the needed resources for themselves and their families. Her advice to parents: “Enjoy as much time with their children and families as possible….Life is short!” Success to Connie is having an open heart and being very patient in serving others. Connie’s Fun Fact: “I love to dance!”