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St. John starts school year on high note

BY STEPHEN HEMELT

Melinda Perrilloux, from left, Coach Chelsey Nicholas and Kalah Jones celebrate during East St. John High School’s Academic Signing Day.

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Teachers with St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools report back next week for fulltime work in advance of the students’ arrival Aug. 8.

Plenty of positives will greet students and teachers in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District, which enters the 2016-17 academic year with near unprecedented success.

The District sports a letter grade of B based on the most recent Louisiana Department of Education accountability rankings.

It is the first time the District earned the B grade, school officials said, scoring an 85.2 as its District Performance Score. It is an improvement over the previous year’s score of 83.1, a C. District-wide, there are a

number of enhancements students and community members can look forward to, Superintendent Kevin George said.

A multi-year, multi-million dollar grant has allowed the

District to open health clinics on the campuses of West St. John Elementary, East St. John High and LaPlace Elementary.

“The (School) Board is doing everything it can to

provide crucial services to all students,” George said, adding new synthetic sports fields have also been added at East St. John High and West St. John High.

School leaders said the

fields withstand the negative impact of rain better than grass fields and offer options to recreational departments seeking locations to play.

“We’re going to be instituting a recycling program in all of our schools, along with a new contract just awarded with Pelican Waste,” George said. “Our students and our faculty will be educated on the proper ways to recycle and how to actually help the environment. We’re doing our part here in St. John to make sure that we are producing productive citizens.”

Recently received grants include a Principal Support Grant through the Louisiana Department of Education to support teaching and learning in local schools and one from Multiple Teaching Solutions to provide student academic and enrichment SEE ST. JOHN, PAGE 6B

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

Riverside Academy focuses on ‘sight words’ SPECIAL TO L’OBSERVATEUR

RESERVE — Riverside’s prekindergarten, kindergarten and first grade teachers will begin the academic year with a new initiative to heighten reading skills through “sight words.”

Employing technology to replace the time honored flash card approach, students as young as 3 will interact with iPads to master sight words. Plans to enhance this program will include Primary Parent Tech Meetings, where teachers will share applications installed on Riverside’s iPads with parents who can install apps on their iPhones and iPads for home practice.

Language arts will accelerate as parents support the learning process in the home while teachers guide students in the classroom.

Riverside Academy kindergarten teacher Molly Duhe demonstrated innovative sight word applications to 3-year-old Frankie Juneau at the ‘C is for Cookie Event’ held recently for preschoolers. This year primary grade teachers at Riverside will promote a new Sight Word Initiative to accelerate reading skills in the primary grades through technology.

Elementary Grades: Second through Fifth Grade Riverside’s elementary school will expand this year the common core block schedule that was such a success in grades fourth and fifth.

The second through fifth grade will be

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departmentalized with language arts blocks, mathematics blocks, and social studies and science blocks. The exciting Engage New York Curriculum will be utilized in language arts and mathematics.

Students will be introduced to an intensive writing program,

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LAPLACE — Work will begin soon to give St. Charles Catholic High School a $5.7 million renovation.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond and the leadership of the Archdiocese of New Orleans approved SCC moving forward with a series of capital projects to improve the aesthetics, safety and functionality of the school.

These improvements will ensure St. Charles Catholic remains an institution of excel-

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introduced this academic year ranging from “Earth’s Water” to “Sound and Light.”

Labs promoting the scientific method will be team-taught by the science teacher, as well as the lab teacher.

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“Setting the Standard”

and the mathematics program will involve more critical thinking and problem solving.

Middle School The middle school science department has adopted a new interactive modular approach to discovering the wonders of science.

Ten modules will be

ing Riverside to pursue a medical career, Riverside Academy is adding a medical terminology course taught by a registered nurse.

Science courses remain relevant and rigorous as we continue to meet the needs of seniors who will go on to college or vocational/technical higher learning.

The high school academic calendar has incorporated 21 days to offer 21 strategy learning stations for students as they prepare for the rigors of the ACT. Trained by Catapult, teachers will offer a Prep ACT Course Curriculum with 21 classes that will maximize each individual’s ACT score.

Classes titled “Math Tricks and Traps” and “Analyzing Multiple Texts” are sure to polish test-taking tactics as students study to improve their composites.

lence in Catholic education for years to come.

Led by United in Faith Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Louis Authement and Bubby Guidry, St. Charles Catholic is proud to announce the campaign has already secured $1.45 million in gifts and pledges.

The funding will come from two sources: Funds raised through the United in Faith capital campaign and a loan from the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

The $5.7 million will be used to expand and improve the exterior and entrance of the school, including the addition of a new computer lab, build a new chapel, renovate the gymnasium, update technology and infrastructure and repair the parking lot. The projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

“My husband, Leandre and I are 1984 graduates of SCC and we are excited

about the upcoming improvements,” said Courtney Millet, Ph.D, Director of Instruction and Institutional Advancement at SCC. “There are many among us whose character and sense of service are rooted in our SCC experience. It is now time to enhance the only Catholic High School in the River Parish area.”

Underscoring the importance of the first capital campaign in the 65-year history of the school, the Archbishop called on the 14 parishes of the St. John-St. Charles Deanery to support the lone Catholic secondary school serving the region.

“A gift to this campaign is an opportunity to express the gratitude for God’s generosity as well as to leave a legacy for generations to come,” said campaign co-chair and school advisory board president Louis Authement.

“We have embarked on a campaign for capital

improvements so we can remain an educational and spiritual leader in the state of Louisiana.”

One of the school’s first alumni, Jake Giardina, Class of 1955, provided a spark to the Parent’s Campaign by offering a $100,000 challenge grant. Current and past parents as well as grandparents responded favorably and the United in Faith capital campaign earned the full grant. Giardina is an Honorary Chair of the campaign.

A diverse student body of 480 students attend SCC for religious instruction, academics, athletics and community involvement.

Infrastructure and program upgrades are another featured project area. Improvements will center on improving the teachinglearning experience and school safety. Key upgrades will include SEE SCC, PAGE 3B

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St. Charles Catholic is undergoing a $5.7 million expansion and improvement of its school exterior and entrance, including the addition of a new computer lab, new chapel, renovated gymnasium, updated technology and repaired parking lot.

SCC: School finishing technology upgrades before school year starts FROM PAGE 2B

expanded Internet access to keep pace with educational demands, technology improvements, security system upgrades, conversion to energy-efficient lighting where needed and a required fire sprinkler system.

The technology upgrades, which include equipment at the forefront

of current technology, will be completed by the start of the 2016-17 school year. The school currently implements the one-to-one Apple iPad Air program, and interactive white boards are used in many of the classrooms.

The first piece to the campaign was to fund parking and site improvements.

During the summer of 2015, repairs

School officials at St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace have announced its 2016-17 school calendar.

Please note that dates are subject to change.

August 10 – Faculty Retreat 11 – Teacher Professional Development 12 – Teacher Professional Development 15 – Book Day/Orientation (8th, 9th, 10th Grades) Full Uniform; Morning Only 16 – Book Day/Orientation (11th and 12th Grades) Full Uniform; Morning Only 16 – Football Team Pictures (Group and Individual); Early Morning 17 – Class Retreats (Mandatory) 18 – Classes Begin 24 – Back to School Night for Parents September 5 – Labor Day Holiday October 10 - 13 – Exams 12 - Open House for Prospective Students 28 – Homecoming Game 29 – Homecoming Dance

to the existing parking lot took place and the addition of 110 hard-surfaced spaces was realized.

The parking lot project was completed with no change orders and under budget.

“I am excited about the future of St. Charles Catholic High School and its permanence to serve the River Parishes for continued years for the spiritual and education growth

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January 5 – Students Return to School 16 – Martin Luther King Holiday February 3 – In-Service for Teachers 4 – Carnival Ball 27 – March 3 – Mardi Gras Holidays

of our students,” Principal Andrew Cupit said. “This will be a landmark that the River Parishes can be proud of.”

To get a closer look at the details of the United in Faith campaign, please visit: http://sccunitedinfaith. steiergroup.net/. For more information contact Dr. Courtney Millet at millet.courtney@stcharlescatholic. org or at 985-652-3809 ext. 119.

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HOME COMPUTER SUPPLIES Printer Paper Ink Cartridges USB Flash Drive Personal Portable Chargers for iPads Please note that individual teacher supply lists will be posted on the school’s website as they become available, and more detailed lists may be sent home the first day of school.

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Curriculum team, new initiatives pace SJA SPECIAL TO L’OBSERVATEUR

LAPLACE — The St. Joan of Arc Catholic School community looks forward to another exciting school year.

New educational initiatives are being implemented with the addition of a newly appointed Curriculum Team to work with teachers to assist in providing tools and strategies necessary to further enhance student success and teacher productivity.

Angela Cicero, Emma Vicknair and Lindsey Vicknair, along with Principal Jeffrey Montz, will serve as valuable resources to faculty members in their respective levels.

Welcomed to their family are new teachers, Jamie Angotti in 4th grade, Leslie Arceneaux in 3rd grade, Jaye Herzog in middle school math, Alyssa Schneider in middle school religion and Lindsey Vicknair in middle school science and religion, as well as curriculum.

Jeanne Loisel has been reappointed and will teach computer science classes and serve as technology director.

SEE SJA, PAGE 5B

Little Crusaders Aubrey Melancon, Kaden Jones and Briley Brown paint spots on a jaguar during a lesson on the letter ‘J.’

Ascension of Our Lord excited about Little Crusaders Program SPECIAL TO L’OBSERVATEUR

SJA admits students of any race, color or national & ethic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs & activities generally accorded or made to students at the school.

LAPLACE — Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School is excited to start the 201617 academic year, but school leaders are particularly excited about a new addition to Little Crusaders Preschool Program — an early education program for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.

The preschool program added 2-year-olds last year, and the feedback from parents has been outstanding.

Parents have been amazed at how much their children are learning at such an early age.

Veteran educator Beverly Terrio leads the 2-year-olds, assisted by two aides, Marcy Bordelon and Tia Tregre.

Terrio believes education at an early age is important.

“The sooner you expose them to academic skills, the more they absorb,” Terrio said.

“You just have to introduce it to them; and they pick up (skills) quickly.”

AOL Little Crusader 2-year-olds come to

school to learn. They are taught number and letter recognition, counting, days of the week, months of the year, shapes, colors, hand/eye coordination, plus songs and arts & crafts for all seasons.

Each morning they recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but most importantly they begin their faith journey through everyday prayers, starting with the Hail Mary, the Angelus and Grace before meals.

Throughout the year visitors such as the ZooMobile, the Fire Department and Posh Paint Pub come to provide hands-on learning experiences for our Little Crusaders.

Seasonal events such as the Pre-K Pumpkin Patch and Krewe of Pre-K Crusaders Mardi Gras parade create memorable experiences.

Through consistency, they learn things parents weren’t expecting, such as patience, waiting their turn and feeding themselves. At the end of last year, all but one student was potty trained.

It’s a highly structured environment, so students learn skills much quicker, school leader said.

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Dissecting owl pellets, from left, are Kelson Simon, Tyler Boudreaux, Jayce Catoir and Hunter Marse. An owl regurgitates its recent prey. These students were able to recompose the owl’s food chain based on the contents of the pellets.

St. Peter continues strides SPECIAL TO L’OBSERVATEUR

RESERVE — Over the last three years, St. Peter School in Reserve has made significant strides in increasing student proficiency in science, technology and math while emphasizing a hands-on approach to discovery and learning.

Again, during the 2016-17 school year, St. Peter School will offer an up-to-date curriculum, which emphasizes integrated learning across the curriculum using technology tools such as SmartBoards,

which are available in every classroom; iPads used by all students in grades fifth through seventh; and a fully equipped computer and science lab for exploring learning in a variety of ways.

New to the faculty this school year is Greg Pellerin, an environmental scientist by trade, who will work with St. Peter’s middle-school students to increase proficiency in math and science.

The school will continue to offer after-school learning opportunities in English language arts and mathematics

to assist students who need a little extra help.

All of these improvements, however, are supported by the school’s religious-education program, which, from PK-2 through seventh grade, addresses the growing needs of a Catholic-Christian education in today’s world.

St. Peter does not just focus on academics only, as the school realizes a complete education is well-rounded and allows each unique learning style to be developed in the classroom, during auxiliary classes, and by partici-

pating in extra-curricular activities.

St. Peter will continue to offer a full fine arts program including art, choir and drama.

St. Peter’s extra-curricular opportunities focus on increasing student involvement in physical pursuits through athletics, cognitive pursuits through 4-H and Media Club and faith formation through God’s Fishermen, St. Peter’s group focused on advancing the mission of the school and the Church by developing better relationships with family, friends and God.

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St. Timothy’s offers preschool St. Timothy’s Preschool in Laplace spent part of the last academic year with the 3- and 4-year-old class studying the color yellow and the letter B. Pal Jarrow came to the school to teach the children about bus safety and take them for a ride. Here, he holds Max Troxclair as he teaches how to exit the bus in an emergency. St. Timothy’s has openings available for 3- and 4-year-old students. For information call 985-652-7001. They also offer before and after school care.

SJA: Alumni finding success FROM PAGE 4B

Faculty and staff members have been working hard as they complete a self-study to pinpoint programs and policies that have been successful and those that can be boosted.

A committee from AdancED (SACS) will visit the campus in October to review information from the self-study and to assist in furthering SJA’s commitment to excellence. This committee will reinforce the areas of greatest strength and provide a plan for continuous improvement in other areas.

SJA’s exploratory/enrichment classes include art, band, and Spanish, and all students in grades 3-7 take computer science. The Accelerated Reader program is also of benefit to students, as it encourages reading and helps improve comprehension skills among other crucial reading skills.

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A regular schedule at SJA begins at 7:45 a.m. Classes run from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with a 3:10 p.m. dismissal.

SJA’s graduates continue to experience success as they advance to high schools in the local area and beyond. Alumni have scored in the top ten on placement tests, received the honors of being named valedictorians or salutatorians of their high schools, scored 30 or above on the ACT and collected substantial college scholarships.

The base for their future learning, which was established at SJA, contributed to their future accomplishments.

Much enthusiasm for the new school year is shared by all faculty and staff members as they continue to fulfill the commitment SJA has made to the local community, “The Pursuit of Excellence Through Christ.”

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

ST. JOHN: School District sports teacher, principal semi-finalists FROM PAGE 1B

activities.

“We are doing everything that we can to make sure every one of our children have access to a quality education,” George said.

“We’re going beyond just the money we

receive from MFP. We’re also seeking additional dollars to make sure all of our children are served.”

SUCCESS The District’s recent achievements were accomplished through group and individual

performances.

Karen Dottolo was recognized as the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District Teacher of the Year, while also being named a semi-finalist for Louisiana Teacher of the Year — the third straight year the District received such an honor.

Principal Chantell Walker was also named a semi-finalist for Louisiana Principal of

the Year. Walker, the District Elementary School Principal of the Year, served as principal at West St. John Elementary School in Edgard.

She was recognized in her second year leading the school. She was previously an assistant principal at West St. John High School.

The District features two A-rated schools.

West St. John High improved its School

Performance Score more than seven points to a 106 to join John L. Ory Communications Magnet School in the A category, a distinction it has maintained for four consecutive years.

Two schools showed double-digit growth.

West St. John Elementary School grew 16.6 points, while Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School improved 15 points.

“This just goes to show that our district is moving forward,” School Board President Keith Jones said when the scores were released.

“Kudos to our superintendent, his district staff, our principals, teachers, support staff and everyone who had a hand in this because it is a team effort. Our students are learning

and growing, and we are moving in the right direction.”

District Performance Scores are based on student achievement on annual assessments, academic indicators and measures of career and college readiness, such as Carnegie credits earned through 9th grade, graduation rates and earning Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Dual Enrollment.

It is the 10th consecutive year of growth for the district, school officials stressed, despite the state’s instituting of the more difficult Common Core State Standards and the more rigorous Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests.

welcome all new and returning students back for a successful 2016-17 school year!

Register Now Students in PreK should register at the St. John Child Development Center or West St. John Elementary. Applications are available at www.stjohn.k12.la.us. Students in K-8 should register at the central office, 118 West 10th St., Reserve. High school students should register at their high school. Documents needed include:  Up-to-date Immunization Records  Original Birth Certificate  Social Security Card  Last Report Card  Two Proofs of Residence For more information, contact the Registration Office at 985-536-1106.

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Make mornings less hectic make you feel more relaxed and make for a smooth, stress-free start to the day.

• Get some work done the night before. Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the following day out each night.

This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list.

• Ease back into a routine.

As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. This can make the transition from carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly.

• Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do whatever you need to do the night before to save your family from having to scramble in

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Many families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning. Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress.

Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead.

Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines.

• Wake up slightly earlier.

Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can

the morning. This ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags.

• Opt for school lunch a few times. Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy.

Let kids purchase school lunch on those days to give yourself a day off from lunch detail.

• Have quick breakfast foods available. Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day.

• Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school dropoff detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends.

Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy tips to add to routines.

Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By

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July 28, 1993: The Reserve Senior Cats 14 through 16 year olds were the undefeated league champions. The Cats also took first place in all three tournaments in which they participated — Reserve Bantam Weekend, Larayo Splash Day and Hill Heights. Pictured, kneeling from left, are Liz Stein, Janie Kliebert, Aimee Jolly, Dana Jacob, standing, Kandee Jacobs, Alana Roussel, Lori Roussel, Roblyn Berthelot, Melissa Remondet, Traci Englade, Caroline Hogan, Jenny Maus and Sadie Lambert. Coaches in the back are head coach Jerry Jolly and assistant Doona Roussel. Robley Roussel is not pictured.

July 29, 1971: RCA swim champions for the week ending July 17 were, kneeling, from left, Sue Ellen Frase, Robin Temple, Karen Gillmouth, standing, Leroy Perry, Bryan Lyon, Mike Laws, Paul Madere and Mark Williams.

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