St. Landry Parish School Board

📢🎉 Happy Education Support Appreciation Day! 🎉📢 Today, we celebrate and express our gratitude for the amazing individuals who provide essential support and care in our schools. You are the backbone of our educational community. Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment contribute to the success of our students. You play a vital role in creating a positive and nurturing environment that fosters growth, learning, and creativity. Your warm smiles, patience, and willingness to go the extra mile make all the difference in the lives of our students. Your support and care extend beyond the classroom, embracing their overall development and making them feel safe and valued. Let's take a moment to show our appreciation and thank the incredible support staff who make a significant impact every day. Drop a comment or tag someone who deserves recognition! 🏫 #EducationSupportAppreciationDay #MakingADifference

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American Education Week 📣🎓 Happy American Education Week! 🎓📣 🏫🍎 This week, we celebrate the power of education and recognize the incredible contributions of our educators, administrators, and support staff who shape the minds and futures of our students. 📚🌍 Education is the key that unlocks countless opportunities, and it is through the dedication and passion of our education community that we can empower the next generation to thrive and make a difference in the world. 🙏 Join us in expressing gratitude and celebrating those who impact education daily. Together, we can create a brighter future through the power of education. 🌟🌎 #AmericanEducationWeek #EducationMatters #CelebrateEducation #ThankYouEducators

This week is dedicated to raising awareness about the pressing issues of hunger and homelessness, which affect millions of individuals and families across the country.

Thank you for all that you do! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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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Let's continue to spread kindness throughout the world!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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).”