May, 2006 - Maplewood Elementary

Calcasieu Parish School System
600 S. Shattuck St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Volume 31, Number 2
May, 2006
Bush Names Sulphur Teacher One of Nation’s Top Educators
Proud Supporters of
Quality Education
President George W. Bush is honoring science teacher Kathy Bonsall,
from Sulphur High School with the 2005 Presidential Award for
Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Nation’s highest
honor for teaching in these fields. Bonsall is the only science winner
from Louisiana and one of 100 7th-12th grade teachers nationwide to
receive the prestigious award.
In a citation given to Bonsall, President Bush commended her “for
embodying excellence in teaching, for devotion to the learning needs
of the students, and for upholding the high standards that
Sulphur teacher, Kathy Bonsall, receiving
exemplify American education at its finest.”
As an awardee, Bonsall receives a $10,000 grant from the
National Science Foundation (NSF), the independent federal
agency that administers the awards program on behalf of the
White House, and an all expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC
for a week of celebratory events and professional development
activities.
the 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence
in Mathematics and Science Teaching in
Washington, DC from Arden L. Bement, Jr.,
director of the National Science Foundation
(left), and John H. Marburger, III, director of
the Office of Science and Technology Policy,
Executive Office of the President (right).
Bonsall teaches at Sulphur High School. ©
2006 Daniel J. Splaine/NSF
Perfect Attendance Award
Aaron Christopher Lanthier, a senior at Westlake High School, has 13 years of perfect attendance.
Parents are Melanie and Gregory Lanthier. Aaron has
been president of the Student Council for his Junior and
Senior year at Westlake High but has been an active
member for 4 years. He has also been in numerous other
clubs which include Key Club, Beta Club, Quiz Bowl
Team, and Freedoms Answers. He is on the track team,
Youth Advisory Council of United Way, Teen Leadership
Council Member and Mentor, junior member of the Lake
Charles Yacht Club, Louisiana’s Boys’ State and has
attended district, state and national conventions and
workshops for Student Council, Key Club and Beta Club.
His awards include the Mayor’s Community Commitment
Award. Aaron plans to attend MSU in the fall.
Kay Johnson and Darlene Ortego’s classes of Moss
Bluff Elementary find the photo visit with Flat
Stanley and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
very informative and Flat Stanley traveled with Rice’s
aide, Ms. Josie, on a visit to the Middle East.
Principals of the Year
Diane Ethridge, College Oaks
Elementary, Regional Winner; Billy
Kellogg, DeQuincy Middle, Regional
Winner; and Steve Powers, Westlake
High
School System Employees receive Highest United
Way Award
Counselors of the Year
Crystal Baggett, Sulphur High 9th
Grade; Lee Richard, Lewis Middle;
Pam Spears, DeQuincy Elementary;
and Louisiana Middle School
Counselor of the Year, Melinda
Brown, Oak Park Middle.
Students of the Year
Allen Lormand, 5th grade, J.I.
Watson Middle - State, Regional and
Parish Winner; Nicholas Caldarera,
Moss Bluff Middle School, Andrew
Moss, Sam Houston High School
All Children are Important to Us.
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Office of Public Information
Charlene Chiasson, PIO
Board Spotlight
R. L. Webb
District 1
Congratulations to Allen
Lormand, J. I. Watson, for being
named Louisiana Student of the
year. Bell City High School and
LeBleu Settlement Elementary
received Gold Awards at the
recent United Way Campaign
Awards Luncheon.
Sheral A. Lavergne
District 3
Congratulations to CombreFondel Elementary United Way
Platinum Award; WashingtonMarion Magnet High United
Way Gold Award; J.D. Clifton
Elementary United Way Silver
Award. Nathaniel Anderson,
Washington-Marion Magnet High,
won first place in the “Louisiana”
art exhibit. T.S. Cooley fi fth grade teacher, Debbie
Rasberry, received a Drew Grant, Science Solutions,
totaling $5,273.39 to purchase science supplies and
equipment for a school science activity room.
Clara F. Duhon
District 3
Congratulations to Lake CharlesBoston’s Coach Greg Gauthier
and the girls’ indoor track
team for winning the LHSAA
Division II State Indoor Track
and Field Championship. Martha
A. Damian, Master Teacher at
Ralph Wilson Elementary, along
with nine other Master Teachers
around the parish, was recently chosen by the
TAP foundation to receive a monetary grant for
education. Congratulations to Betty G. Edwards,
secretary at JJ Johnson II, for receiving the Rotary
Club of Lake Charles support employee excellence
award.
Gregory P. Robert
District 4
Congratulations to Diane
Etheridge, College Oaks
Elementary Principal. She was
named Regional Principal of the
Year. Congratulations to Barbe
High girls state 5A Track & Field
champs. Barbe Elementary
faculty and staff, in conjunction
with CPSB Technology and MSU,
presented a Technology Showcase to McNeese State
University students.
Dale B. Bernard
District 5
Congratulations to the 4A State
Champion Girls’ Track Team at
LaGrange High. Henry Heights
Elementary has received $8,000
from the French government for
academic supplies for the French
Immersion program. T.S. Cooley
fi fth grade teacher, Kristen
Orndoff, received the I-TEC Model
Classroom Grant to purchase three multimedia
computers, software, one digital projector, one
laser printer, one digital camera, and 15 Palm
handheld computers to be used in all areas of the
curriculum. Congratulations to Sandy Matthew’s
READ 180 students who continue to grow in lexile
scores each six weeks.
another successful Jump Rope for Heart Program.
They raised $5,574.84 for the American Heart
Association.
John M. Falgout
District 7
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet
School received the Overall
School Trophy in the Elementary
Division at the Region V Social
Studies Fair, the “Best of Schools”
Trophy in the Elementary
Division at the Region V Science
Fair, and the Overall Trophy for
the Elementary Division at the
Literary Extravaganza. T.H. Watkins Elementary
donated books to Westwood Elementary in memory
of third grade teacher Dorothy Thomason’s mother.
Congratulations to Melinda Brown, Oak Park
Middle, for being named Louisiana Middle School
Counselor of the Year. Welcome Cheryl Lewis
Williams, Fairview’s new Assistant Principal.
James W. Pitre
District 8
Congratulations to Barbe High’s
Lauren Lewis, Kara Brady, Jolee
Belflower, and Brittany Abate,
Louisiana High School Athletic
Association 05-06 Academic
All State Softball Honorable
Mentions. S.J. Welsh students
participated in the PEP Marching
in the Mall activity where they
donned pedometers and walked the inner perimeter
of the Prien Lake Mall. M.J. Kaufman’s students
collected $1,150.50 in the St. Jude’s Math-a-thon.
Congratulations to Fairview Elementary students
for reading and passing 12,280 Accelerated Reading
books this year.
Dr. Edward Stephens
District 9
Congratulations to Westlake High
Principal Steve Powers, for being
named High School Principal of
the Year and to Aaron Lanthier
for 13 years of perfect school
attendance. Congratulations to
Westwood Elementary student
Robert Maddox on winning first
place in the 4-H Wildlife Habitat
judging held at F K White. Maplewood Middle Chess
team members Matthew Stewart, Bobby Dalton,
Zachary Taylor, and James Brame placed first in
Louisiana in the K-8 division under the supervision
of Coach Martha Dalton.
James W. Karr, Sr.
District 10
Congratulations to Starks
High for winning the Louisiana
State Softball Championship.
Congratulations to DeQuincy
Middle Principal Billy Kellogg
for being named Middle School
Principal of the Year. Pam
Spears, DeQuincy Elementary,
was recently named Elementary
Counselor of the Year. DeQuincy High School
received the Gold Award for their United Way
contributions. Congratulations to Julie Mangrum
for placing first in Word Processing. W. W. Lewis
Middle School Algebra I competition team Math
Mafia competed at the Louisiana School for Math,
Science, and the Arts Mathematics competition in
Natchitoches placing third from their combinations
of the team and individual competition scores.
Mary Kaye Eason
Jay L. Duhon
Congratulations to Darnell
Eastman, Paraprofessional
Tutor at St. John Elementary, for
receiving an Employee Excellence
plaque from the Rotary Club of
Lake Charles. Congratulations
to Barbe High’s Alison Rouse
and Laura Faulk, Louisiana
High School Athletic Association
05-06 Academic All State Softball winners.
Congratulations to Fairview Elementary for
Congratulations to Jessica
Webb and Jesseann Carrier,
Louisiana High School Athletic
Association 05-06 Academic All
State Softball winners. They both
attend Sulphur High School.
Congratulations to Crystal
Baggett, Sulphur High 9th grade
Counselor of the Year. Mona
Landry, 4th grade teacher at Vinton Elementary,
received a grant from the Teacher Advancement
District 6
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District 11
Program Foundation and the Milken Family
Foundation, enabling her to purchase educational
material for her classroom. Vincent Settlement
Elementary received $6,955.31 from the state for
exemplary academic growth. Congratulations to
Brooklyn Schlamp on receiving second place in the
individual testing Algebra I competition Math Mafia
held at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and
the Arts Mathematics competition in Natchitoches.
Joe A. Andrepont
District 12
Congratulations to Kathy Bonsall
on her naational science award.
Congratulations to the Sulphur
High Golf Team for winning the
Louisiana 5A Championship.
Congratulations to Frasch
Elementary students Carl
Morrell, Alexis Nezat, Jordan
Benoit, Logan Desselle, and
Victoria Marlar, winners at the Regional Social
Studies Fair. Sulphur High School Ninth grade
took first and second place group for Division III
Geography and third place group for Division III
Political Science. Sara Douga took second place
in Division III Anthropology. Congratulations on
the success of the Red Beans and Rice Fundraiser
supper at D S Perkins Elementary. Congratulations
to W. W. Lewis Middle student, Jonathon Castille
on winning gold and bronze medals and Brendan
O’Reilly received a participant award at the
Equestrian Special Olympics held at the West Cal
Arena in Sulphur. Congratulations to W. T. Henning
Elementary on receiving $7,438.11 from the State
for Exemplary Academic Growth. Congratulations
to LeBlanc Middle’s top three scorers at the Algebra
Competition, Drake Hoffpauir, Miranda Fleniken
and Devon Brown.
Billy Breaux
District 13
Maplewood Middle won first
place group award in geography
for both Divisions I and Division
II, first and third place group
awards in economics for Division,
and second place for history in
Division I and fourth place in
Division II. Individual awards
went to Stephan Pennick, first
place in geography for Division II, and Katie Warner,
second place in political science. R. W. Vincent
Elementary received $6,200.94 from the state for
exemplary academic growth. Congratulations to
Sulphur High Ninth Grade students, Shyla Ardoin
and Darren Vincent and Principal Chuck Hansen
for being honored and receiving the Key to the City
of Sulphur for exceptional character and being an
extraordinary principal.
Rev. J. L. Franklin
District 14
Congratulations to Sandy
Matthews, Fairview’s
Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to Lake CharlesBoston’s Whitney McKinnie for
being the only athlete in the
Louisiana Indoor Track and
Field meet to win three first
places. The following awards
were given recently at the United Way Luncheon to
Calcasieu Parish schools, Brentwood and Fairview
Elementary, Gold Award; J. F. Kennedy, LaGrange
High, and Lake Charles-Boston High, Silver
Awards.
Bryan LaRocque
District 15
Congratulations to Nicholas
Caldarera, of Moss Bluff Middle
School, for winning Calcasieu
Parish Student of the Year.
Congratulations to Donna
DeBarge, fi fth grade teacher
at Moss Bluff Elementary on
being selected as V F W Post
9933 Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to Andrew Moss, 12th grader at
Sam Houston High, for winning Student of the Year.
Allee DeFelice, Moss Bluff Elementary, won Best of
Show recently at the “Focus on Nature” art exhibit.
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Greg Robert, school board member,
reads to Dolby Elementary fourth
graders during “Read Across
America” day.
Moss Bluff Elementary students of
Kay Johnson and Darlene Ortego
with the superintendent, board
members, and Principal Charles
Caldarera. They were recognized at
a board meeting for their involvement
in the Flat Stanley project with
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Jean Kamela, Barbe High, A+PEL
Volunteer of the Year
Louisiana Exhibit first place local
winner in K-4 category; Tatyana
Colston, College Oaks Elementary.
She also won first place in her
category in the state LSBA
competition.
Superintendent Wayne Savoy is
shown with his father-in-law, Dr.
Paul J. Moses, who served as the
Calcasieu Parish School System
superintendent from 1971 until 1975.
Brock Jones, Frasch Elementary,
participated in the Des Bijoux art
exhibit at the Imperial Calcasieu
Museum. The exhibit was a
compilation of artwork from the
students of Calcasieu Parish K-12
Art Specialists. Dr. Daniel Vidrine,
Supervisor of Art, coordinated the
exhibit.
Curtis White, LaGrange High, CocaCola Scholar
Louisiana Exhibit first place local
winner in the 5-8 category; Jade
Richard, Maplewood Middle. She
also won first place in her category
in the state LSBA competition.
Aisha Boxie, Samantha Griffin, and
Chasity Blanchard with the $500
grant the Sulphur High School Ninth
Grade Campus Library received from
the Louisiana PTA to purchase books
lost due to Hurricane Rita.
Sherrie Raymond, RN, Calcasieu
Parish School Nurse, named School
Nurse of the Year from the Louisiana
School Nurses Organization. Sherrie
has been a school nurse for 15 years
in Calcasieu Parish.
Cheyenne Roebuck, Henry Heights
Elementary, participated in the
Focus on Nature art exhibit at Art
Associates Gallery.
Louisiana Exhibit first place local
winner in 9-12 category; Nathaniel
Anderson, Washington-Marion High
Calcasieu Parish School System AllParish Quiz Bowl Team
State Honors
LHSAA 05-06 Academic All State Softball Winners
Jessica Webb, Sulphur High; Jesseann Carrier, Sulphur High; Laura Faulk,
Barbe High; Megan Berry, DeQuincy High; Hali Habetz, Vinton High; Alison
Rouse, Barbe High; Jacklyn Braneff, Starks High; Elizabeth Marcantel,
DeQuincy High; Kristen Mitchell, DeQuincy High
LHSAA 05-06 Academic All State Softball Honorable Mentions
Marcy Parker, DeQuincy High; Kara Brady, Barbe High; Cara Menard,
Vinton High; Hannah Richard, Vinton High; Jolee Belflower, Barbe High;
Brittany Abate, Barbe High; Lauren Lewis, Barbe High; Lari Sanders,
DeQuincy High
Barbe High Girls State 5A Track
& Field Champions
Angela Roberts, Jolee Belflower,
Erin Kleckley, Kadesha Minor,
Chantesean White, Jalissa
Delafoisse, Deanna Alfred, Dinesha
Sezar, Jasmine Moore, Megan Smith,
Kate Leithead, Amy Guinn, Lolly
Plummer, Lydia Woodward, Jessica
Gurley, Head Coach, Stephen
Richard, Principal, Charles Adkins
Volume 31, Number 2
LaGrange 4A State Champion
Girls’ Track Team
Jasmine Broxton, Rachel Easton,
Kelsey Frank, Nicole Guillory,
Shardae Henry, Sierra Houston,
Brittne’ Lewis, Shante Poullard,
Daphne Rene’, Coach Trevor Foolkes,
Administrators B.J. Thompson,
Principal, Jerome Goodly and Rico
Guillory, Assistant Principals
2006 LA Scholastic Chess Championship
Individual 1st Place Winner - Haider Mir, T. S. Cooley, K-5 Under 600,
Coaches: David Roeder & Mary Lanier
Team 1st Place Winner - T. S. Cooley, K-5 Under 500, Team: Haider Mir, Iain
Louviere, Jake Dietz, Alex Yu, Coaches: David Roeder & Mary Lanier
Team 1st Place Winner - Maplewood Middle, K-8, Team: Matthew Stewart,
Bobby Dalton, Zachary Taylor, James Brame, Coach: Martha Dalton
Lake Charles-Boston Lady
Cougars Indoor Track and Field
Team State Champions
Genita Joseph, Teresa Harold,
Whitney McKinnie, Andrea Warren,
Brittany Nash, An’shundra Green,
Shanelle Woods, Stacey Jones,
Delisa Roy, Yolanda Simmons,
Chrystal Harrison, Devin Saner, and
Nakeisha Joseph. Head Coach Greg
Gauthier, Assistant Coaches Sharon
Ruffin-Hardy, Robert Pete, and Fred
Galloway. Team Manager Vanessa
Gauthier Principal Solomon Cannon
and Assistant Principals Rodney
Geyen and Michele Joyce.
Starks Lady Panthers State
Class C Softball Champions
Jacklyn Braneff, Andrea Sanley,
Kelsey Bussell, Andrea Miller,
Ashton Clark, Shayna Bussell, Amy
Johnson, Lacey Hanks, Blayke
Bowen, Baleigh Bussell, Gabby
Miller, Leigh, Clark, Head Coach
Jack Miller, Asst. Coaches Jessica
Provost and Carolyn Givens, Bat Girl
Ciara Bussell, Principal Vickie Poole,
Assistant Principal David Pool.
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Barbe Students Getting CIW Certified
Barbe students are working on a CIW (Certified
Internet Webmaster) Associate certification. There are
three parts to the national exam: 1. Internet Business
2. Site Development
3. Networking. The
following students
passed the Internet
Business portion of
the exam: Brittany
Hebert, Jacob Willis,
Carmen Angelini,
Nick Hallam, Kallie
Istre, Gary Hatter,
and Bryant Sheffield. When complet,e these students
will be Certified Webmasters at the Associate level.
— Renee’ Marsh
Rotary Club Employee Excellence Awards
The Rotary Club of Lake Charles, the area’s oldest
civic organization, recognized Calcasieu Parish School
System support
employees at a
recent reception.
Making the
presentation were
recognition program
coordinator Elijha
Guillory, Jr. and
Superintendent
of Schools Wayne Savoy. Senator Willie Mount,
Representative Elcie Guillory, and Mayor Randy
Roach also presented the recipients with certificates
from the Louisiana Senate, House of Representatives
and City of Lake Charles. Receiving plaques were
Darnell Eastman, Paraprofessional Tutor, St. John
Elementary; Dena Jourdan, Clerk, Special Services
Department; Erica Fusilier-Ritchie, Clerk, Pupil
Appraisal; Patrick Sam, Warehouse Coordinator,
Food Services; and Bessie Toussaint, Bus Driver,
Dolby Elementary. Employees cited for their dedicated
efforts in providing support services to the students
of Calcasieu Parish included Betty G. Edwards,
Secretary, John J. Johnson, II Elementary; Andre
Hinton, Secretary, Middle School Department;
Melanie Lanthier, Secretary, Westlake High; Janet
B. Leveque, clerk, Federal Programs; Lindsay Lunn,
Janitor, W.W. Lewis Middle; LeRoy Pitre, Carpenter,
Maintenance Department; and Sherry Raymond,
R.N., School Nurse, Nursing Department. Bernadette
Seaberry, owner of Sensation Creations, hosted the
event. CUTLINE: Pictured, from left, are Senator Willie
Mount, Janet Leveque, Joe Hill, Lindsay Lunn, Bessie
Toussaint, Elcie Guillory, Erica Fusilier-Ritchie, Dena
Jourdan, Melanie Lanthier, Dale Bernard, Eligha
Guillory, Jr., Wayne Savoy, Patrick Sam, Betty G.
Edwards, Sherry Raymond, and LeRoy Pitre.
— Charlene Chiasson
DeQuincy Cited by National Company
Seventeen DeQuincy Elementary School teachers
and the librarian have been cited for outstanding
performance in
reading education
with Renaissance
Learning programs.
DeQuincy
Elementary School
is the fi rst school
in Calcasieu
Parish to receive
this honor. Terry
Broxson achieved
Model Librarian
Certification and Melanie Touchette, Sandy Dykes,
Staci Rainwater, Cathy Boyer, Denise Eaves, Loretta
Welch, Brenda Shirley, Angela Ramirez, Brenda
Dahlquist, Linda Clark, Mickey Marcantel, Janice
Brown, Jody Knight, Bridget Craft, Kili Reeves,
Linda Dunham, and Kasha Irwin who work at
DeQuincy Elementary School were awarded Reading
Renaissance Model Classroom Certification by
the Wisconsin Rapids, WI, based company. Model
Classroom certification indicates that these teachers’
efforts to adopt Reading Renaissance methods have
resulted in measurable improvements in student
reading performance. “These educators exemplify the
kind of commitment to the success of every student
that is at the heart of effective teaching,” said Judi
Paul, Co-Chairman of the Board at Renaissance
Learning. To receive Reading Renaissance Model
Classroom certification, a teacher must demonstrate
that their students receive a minimum of sixty
minutes of reading practice time daily. In addition,
teachers must be actively working with individual
students to meet Renaissance-recommended
standards for reading achievement. In addition to
national recognition, DeQuincy Elementary School
will receive a merchandise certificate for $50 for
each teacher that receives this recognition, and will
receive a discount on educational staff development
opportunities. Renaissance Learning, Inc., is a
leading provider of computerized assessment and
progress monitoring tools for preK-12 schools and
districts. Adopted by more than 68,000 schools,
Renaissance Learning products give students and
teachers continuous feedback to inform instruction
and help teachers and administrators motivate
students, dramatically accelerate learning, and
improve test scores. Renaissance Learning has seven
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U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Australia, Canada,
India, and the United Kingdom.
— Karyl O’Banion
Sulphur High Science Department Expands
The Sulphur High science department has expanded
greatly in the past few years. The addition of human
anatomy has started many other new programs. This
elective is offered to teach students advanced anatomy
to give them the skills and knowledge they will need
for college. This elective also qualifies juniors to
enroll in one of the three other new programs their
senior year. These other programs were established
to train students the different areas of the medical
field. These courses are medical assistant, pharmacy
technician, and emergency response. They have
become very popular at Sulphur High and have even
attracted students from Westlake and Lake Charles.
The medical assistant class gives the students
information they will need to succeed in the medical
field and valuable experience and practice in many
different areas of medicine. To participate in this
course, students must attain certification in CPR,
have a TB test done, and be trained for confidentiality.
After completing the class, students may take a
test to become a certified medical assistant. The
pharmacy tech program is one of the most recent
programs added to Sulphur’s curricula. This program
specializes in teaching the chemical, ethical, and
clinical aspects of the pharmaceutical field, and, more
specifically, pharmacy technicians. These students
may also take a test at the termination of the course
to become certified as a pharmacy technician. The
emergency response course follows a curriculum
dealing with the response to medical emergencies.
Students learn the procedures and skills used
every day by EMTs and other emergency response
personnel. Students may take a test at the end of the
course to become certified. These classes use three
different medical facilities to get hands-on experience
in the field of medicine. The locations include West
Cal-Cam Hospital, High Hope Nursing Home, and
Women and Children’s Hospital. These locations are
very supportive of the programs and Sulphur High
appreciates their help.
— Jason Doyle
Westlake FBLA Attends State Conference
The Westlake High School Future Business Leaders
of America attended the 2006 State Conference in
Baton Rouge.
Pam Johnson
is the sponsor.
The results are:
Lance Hess
2nd Mr. FBL,
Sarah Bankens
2nd Public
Speaking,
Veronica Walling and Kylie Lamberth 3rd Desktop
Publishing, Taylor Parrish, Wayne Dixon, Toby
Winkler 6th Emerging Business Issues, Michelle
Breaux 7th Introduction to Business, Ashley
Predium 8th Ms. FBL Sami Richmond 8th
Business Calculations, Veronica Walling 8th
Business Communications, Jessica Dalrymple 9th
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure.
— Kerry A. Onxley
Thanks for the Books, My Dear Watkins!
Westwood Elementary would like to thank T.H.
Watkins Elementary for donating books to the library
in memory of third grade teacher Dorothy Thomason’s
mother.
— Karen Ashworth
Babin Retires after 40 Years
Anna Lou Babin will retire from the
Calcasieu Parish School System
this year after 40 years of fostering
music appreciation and enjoyment
and inspiring musical achievement
in thousands of children in Calcasieu
Parish at T.H. Watkins, M.J.
Kaufman, Fairview, and T.S. Cooley
Elementary Magnet School. She recently was honored
at the District V Honor Chorus Concert with the 2006
District V Vocal Music Teacher of the Year Award. She
previously received this award in 1972 and 1988. The
award is presented by the members of the District V
Vocal Music Teacher Organization based on service
to the organization, accomplishments in the teaching
field, level of teaching proficiency, and community
service. Babin has been honored throughout her
career by different organizations. In 1987, she was a
fi nalist in the Calcasieu Parish Teacher of the Year
selection, and in 2000, she was one of 10 state PTA
Educators of Distinction. She was inducted into
the Louisiana Music Educators Association Hall of
Fame in 2002. More recently, she was recognized in
2005 by the Louisiana Choral Foundation as one of
six outstanding Calcasieu Parish Vocal Teachers for
her contribution to music education and students in
Calcasieu Parish
— Mary Lanier
Welsh PEP Students March at the Mall
S.J. Welsh students participated in the PEP Marching
in the Mall activity in which students donned a
pedometer and walked the inner perimeter of the
Prien Lake Mall on March 6. The event served as a
kickoff of a walking awareness campaign during the
month of March for the PEP Fitness & Health After
School Program.
— Keith Leger, CPSB PEP Program Director
Eagles are Soaring High for Testing
Oak Park Elementary recently held its annual
Testing Pep Rally. The students were entertained by
the Washington Marion “Marching Jukebox” and
Cheerleaders. Members of the schools’ DOGs provided
the students with instrumental music. A good time
was had by all.
— Audrette Metoyer
Student Council Summer Camp
The Louisiana Association of Student Councils is
hosting their annual camp the fi rst two weeks of June
2006. Claire Johns was chosen as an LASC staff
member for the 2006 summer camp in Natchitoches.
To become a staff member one must attend an LASC
camp in recent years, write an essay on his or her
accomplishments, goals, hours of community service,
be very involved, and get great recommendations from
teachers and someone from his or her community. As
a staff member, one learns to know to take charge
and get together activities and skits for the middle
and high school campers. LASC summer camp is
a convention to learn good leadership skills for the
participates to bring back to their school. They do
different activities and projects that are building
blocks to being a better leader. Students learn how
to hold the position of their office and learn the
responsibilities of each office. One learns about
different schools in Louisiana and gets different ideas
for their own Student Council to bring together and
better their student body. One sets goals for the next
school year to improve their high school. Campers
learn responsibility to be on time and be reliable and
to not let his or her student body down. Participants
better their relations with the other participants from
their own student council. One meets different people
from around Louisiana and build relationships that
are everlasting. One learns to open up to people and
trust people more to handle activities and problems
that his or her student council might have to deal
with. When asked how she feels about being chosen
as the fi rst representative from Sulphur High School
to staff at both middle and high school camps, Claire
Johns said, “I am very honored to get picked for senior
and junior high staff. I hope to learn more leadership
skills and activities to bring back to my school. This
was a very great accomplishment for me.”
— Breezy Rourk
Oak Park Elementary Title 1 Day
Oak Park Elementary held their annual Title 1 Day
on April 5, 2006. Dr. Rosemary Gray, from McNeese
State University, was the
guest speaker. The event
was designed to inform
parents about the roles
and responsibilities for
themselves and their
children. Dr. Gray also
brought material from
McNesse State University
explaining the summer
camp program the university has to offer.
— Audrette Metoyer
Barbe Elementary Tech Showcase
The faculty and staff of Barbe Elementary in
conjunction with CPSB Technology department and
McNeese State University presented a Technology
showcase to McNeese State University students. The
following faculty members had the opportunity to
showcase their teaching through the incorporation
of technology within their
instruction: Geraldine
Hardy, Master Teacher,
Debbie Buckley, Master
Teacher, Shalonda Guillory,
Mentor Teacher, Marjorie
Cormier, Mentor Teacher,
Diana Johnson, Mentor
Teacher, Mark LeBeau, Mentor Teacher, Christie
Miller, Technology Teacher. McNeese students were on
hand to observe and gleam insightful knowledge on
how to effectively integrate technology into curriculum
and instruction.
— Wynetta Proctor
District Receives SACS Certificate
The Calcasieu Parish School System received a
certificate from the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Council on Accreditation and School
Improvement recognizing that all eligible elementary,
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
— Charlene Chiasson
Barbe Elementary Family Night
The Barbe Elementary students and their families
experienced an evening of learning made fun! Our
annual family night was a big
hit! The evening’s activities
featured technology using
handheld computers, Science
experiments, and lessons on
nutrition along with a food
demonstration on “healthy
snacks”, information on
LEAP 21 testing, and various ways to explore Reading
and Math through fun. The night’s presenters were as
follows: Rodney Thoullion of Houton Miffl in Publishing
Co., Excel Para-lube/Partners-In-Education,
Cynthia Chantlin, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Nutritionist, and Barbe Elementary staff members:
Debbie Buckley, Geraldine Hardy, Christine Lee &
Christi Miller.
— Wynetta Proctor
Vincent Settlement Received IBM Donation
Thanks to the generosity of IBM, Vincent Settlement
received two Young Explorers Computer Units. The
units were awarded based on
the need of those parishes
affected by hurricanes Rita
and Katrina. IBM also paid to
inservice the teachers who were
awarded the units. Calcasieu
parish received a total of 3
computers. Vincent Settlement
LA 4 teacher, Yvette Lormand
received 2 of these computers.
The computers came complete
with a very inviting childfriendly center and an amazing software package that
provides numerous activities to promote fundamental
concepts and skills in literacy, math, science,
geography, and critical thinking.
— Jean Hernandez
Zero the Hero at Moss Bluff Elementary
To help celebrate the one
hundredth day of school, Zero
the Hero, visited Moss Bluff
Elementary. Donna DeBarge,
a fi fth grade at the school,
volunteered to wear the hero
costume. The character is used to
enhance math instruction when
teachers are utilizing the “Every
Day Counts” curriculum.
— Sherina Snead
Barbe Teachers Attend Oracle Academy
Renne Marsh & Paula Michalko are teaching Oracle
designed courses at Barbe High School in the
Business Education Department. Renee and Paula
attended the Oracle Academy in Los Angeles to
become certified to teach the courses in Database
Design and Programming with SQL and Java
Programming. Only20 schools from Louisiana were
invited to participate and to have two instructors from
one high school was extremely rare.
— Eve Carpenter
Michalko Certified by Microsoft
Paula Michalko has recently been certified by
Microsoft and Certiport
as a Microsoft Office
Specialist Master
Instructor. To obtain this
certification Michalko
certified in Microsoft Word
Expert 2003, Excel Expert
2003, PowerPoint 2003
and Outlook 2003. Paula
is only the seventh person
in the state of Louisiana to
earn this level of certification. The Master Instructor
certification allows Michalko to train not only
students but other teachers or businesses that would
like to attain their certification. The Career and
Technical Education Department of the Calcasieu
Parish School System sponsors the certification of
its teachers and students through the College Street
Vocational Center testing center.
— Eve Carpenter
Sam Houston Option 3 Participants
Sam Houston High students participating in the Red
Cross First Aid/
CPR/AED course
received fi rst aid
backpacks with
basic supplies
upon completion
of the class. The
program is part
of the Child Care
Assistant Course in the Option 3 program.
— Peggi Flowers and Angie Farquhar
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Fairview Elementary AR Trip
Fairview Elementary 1st – 5th grade students that
were the top readers in their grade level went on an
end of the year AR trip. The students went to the
Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas on May 3rd,
everyone had a wonderful time! Karen Peet, Librarian
and Chandra Broussard, 3rd grade teacher were in
charge of the AR trip and have given the AR parties
each 6 weeks. The students have really worked hard
this year.
Fairview Receives Grant
Fairview Elementary received a $4,500 Grant from
McNeese State University to purchase books and AR
test dealing with disabilities. The MSU Special Ed.
Dept. and Dr. Duarte also had 6 MSU students come
to Fairview and read books about disabilities to the
2nd graders. We learned a lot and had fun doing it.
Thanks MSU and Dr. Duarte.
Fairview Jump Rope for Heart
On March 31st Fairview Elementary held their annual
Jump Rope for Heart program to benefit The American
Heart Association. Pictured is Fairview’s top fund
raiser Nikia Brown. Nikia is in 4th grade. Any child
who raised $150.00 or more is automatically entered
in a drawing for a trip for 4 to Disney World! Way to
go Nikia! Fairview more than doubled their goal…
their grand total to donate to the AHA was $5, 574.84!
NEA’S Read Across America Visits School
Fairview Elementary participated in NEA’S READ
ACROSS AMERICA on March 1, 2006. Our library was
honored to receive a check from NEA for $1,000 and
each student received a book from NEA. The students
had a surprise visit from the CAT IN THE HAT and
enjoyed listening to all our guest readers. Thanks to
all that participated in our celebration.
Capital 1 Donates to Wilson Elementary
Ralph Wilson Second
Graders were treated to
personalized books by
Partner In Education,
Hibernia/Capital One
Bank. The students were
thrilled to receive
a book that starred each
one of them as the main
character.
— Martha A. Damian
T & I Student Wins State SkillSUSA Title
Students from College Street competed in the
Louisiana SkillSUSA Championship in Lafayette.
Tiffany Williams a Culinary Arts & Occupations
student from Washington-Marion Magnet High School
competed in Food and Beverage Service. She won
a Gold Medal and will competing at the National
SKILLSUSA Championship this summer in Kansas
City, Missouri. She scored higher than the postsecondary students in the same contest.
— Jacquelyn Stevens
COE Employer Appreciation Luncheon
On February 7, the Cooperative Education Sixteenth
Annual Employer Appreciation Luncheon was hosted
by the Career & Technical Education Department
at Reeves Downtown Catering. Over 60 employers
from around the area were honored for their efforts
in providing Calcasieu’s high school co-op students
valued work experience. Cooperative Education
programs are offered at LaGrange High School,
Washington/Marion High School, Sam Houston High
School, and Sulphur High School. On hand to help
honor the co-op employers were School Board Member
Dale Bernard, Superintendent Wayne Savoy, Assistant
Superintendent of Administration, Curriculum
and Instruction Leo Miller, Jr., and Administrative
Director of High Schools Bill Jongbloed. Music was
provided by the Barbe Show Choir.
— Eve Carpenter
MSU Pokes at Wilson
Dana Rollins, 4th grade
teacher at Ralph Wilson
Elementary, has brought
the MSU Cowboys to
school. The football
players have visited the
4th graders regularly
and have taken their
personal time to mentor
our students. They have played ball with the
children, but more importantly these MSU students
have tutored with small groups of Ralph Wilson
students and they spent an afternoon helping to get
the students fi red up about testing at the pre-testing
week Pep Rally. Thank you Cowboys for showing
our students that when education is fi rst, fun will
follow.
— Martha A. Damian
Schlamp First in Reader’s Digest Contest
Brooklyn Schlamp, a W. W. Lewis 8th grader, placed
fi rst in the state in the Reader’s Digest Wordpower
Challenge contest held March 10th in Shreveport,
Louisiana. She will advance to the national
competition in Orlando, Florida, at Universal Studios.
The event is moderated by Al Roker. Lexi Schlamp,
a W. W. Lewis 7th grader, placed in the top ten in
the state event. Corey LeDoux, a W. W. Lewis sixth
grader, missed placing in the top ten by 2 points.
Accomodations and travel for Brooklyn and a teacher
sponsor will be paid for the national competition.
— Anne Farrar
Sulphur Students See Open Heart Surgery
The Sulphur High School Health Careers club traveled
to Houston to observe open heart surgery and an
autopsy in mid March. Points are counted and the
top 50 students with the most points are eligible to
participate in the field trip. Students may aquire
points throughout the year by attending meetings,
saving and turning in pop tabs, donating blood, or
having a parent or guardian donate blood. Thirty
students attended open heart surgery at St. Luke’s
Texas Heart Institute. The other 20 students attended
an autopsy at Harris County Medical Examiner’s
office. Both groups of students toured The Museum
of Natural Science. The students included Kara
Robinson, Taylor Johnson, Alex McCain, Meredith
Deters, Courtney Strother, Jeremy Hardy, Genna
Guidry, Laura McMullen, Kaley Daigle, Courtney
Crosby, Micheal Ourso, Chris Pressley, Laura
Williamson, Jennifer Callahan, Lauren Diamond,
Andrea Kelley, Meagan Lack, Martyna Carpenter,
Kortney Smith, Heather Rogers, Klaire Prejean,
Felicia Burgess, Morgan Ledoux, Stacy Elder, Sarah
Miller, Courtney Hawkins, Danica Viator, Kaye
Elder, Eric Guidry, Christina Coco, Heather Veronie,
Jessica Gatlin, Trey Killian, Mary Keating, Destini
Duhon, Lyndsay Black, Matt Buck, Elizabeth Baker,
Dee Schmeltz, Krystal Bourgeois, Jessica Louviere,
Courtney Richard, Ashley Marshall, Kristin Vincent.
Health Careers Club is open to juniors and seniors
who have an interest in health or medical fields.
Members must be enrolled in a college prep science
class their junior and senior years, and have an
overall 3.0 average. Prior to the field trip, Junior
Destini Duhon said, “I’m looking forward to this. I
think it will be a good experience as well as a good
opportunity. We get to see fi rst hand what we have
been learning throughout the year and it will also
allow us to see exactly how interested in the medical
field we are.”
— Natalie Stewart
Northrop Grumman Awards Grant
Northrop Grumman has awarded Calcasieu Parish
High School Math and Science Departments a
grant. Phase I of the grant establishes a “Northrop
Grumman High School Math-Science Project” that
promotes an interest and awareness of math, science,
and engineering for 9th grade students at Partner
Schools. The Partnership creates communication
and establishes collaboration between students and
teachers within and between a high-performing school
and a lower performing school. The grant provides
equipment and stipends for teacher collaboration
between the two schools.
The equipment from CPO Science Education Company
will be used to engage the students in hands-on
activities that are centered in inquiry and high
interest. The modules include topics such as science
and measurement, mathematical models, forces and
motion, These and other topics are investigated
using cars and ramps, electric circuits and motors,
a rollercoaster, gears and levers and other tools and
equipment for learning.
Northrop Grumman’s ultimate goal, in conjunction
with Calcasieu Parish schools, is to provide a qualified
pool of future employees from our community.
— Norma Guillory
LSU Nate Livings at Oak Park Elementary
Louisiana State University’s student, Nate Livings,
shares his successes with Oak Park Elementary
students. A graduate of Washington-Marion Magnet
High School, Nate gave credit to his parents, teachers,
and leaders in the Lake
Charles community for
his invaluable success.
Among the many
accomplishments he
shared, Nate said that by
far the highest honor is
receiving his college degree
this May. He emphasized
the importance of having
a dream, setting goals, and accomplishing them. Nate
has been playing football since the age of seven and he
stated that it is his responsibility to “Send the elevator
back down”. Nate believes that he must help kids not
only develop their dreams beyond athletics, but help
them to believe that they are capable of anything,
they put their minds to. After his motivational speech,
the room was fi lled with chants of L-S-U, L-S-U, LS-U. Nate signed autographs and shook hands with
every student. Oak Park Elementary faculty, staff,
and students would like to congratulate Nate on his
successful football career and receiving his degree
from LSU.
— Venessa Livingston
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Partners in Education
“Come on down!” Those were the words that rang
out in the halls of Lake Charles-Boston High School,
thanks to the tremendous generosity of ConocoPhillips. Conoco-Phillips, Lake Charles-Boston’s
Partner in Education, donated door prizes each
day to motivate students during the week of state
standardized testing. LCB students who earned
tickets for being present and on time for each testing
session and for giving their best effort during testing
week had the opportunity to win televisions, DVD
players, CD/MP3 players, and gift certificates to
various businesses. In addition, Conoco-Phillips
donated “dinner and a movie” gift cards and Wal-Mart
shopping cards for the teachers. Drawings were held
each afternoon for the door prizes and gift cards. A big
“Cougar Thank You” from LCB’s faculty and student
body goes out to Conoco-Phillips for all that they
continue to do in support of Lake Charles-Boston.
— Alison Reed
Vinton Elementary students were rewarded for
their hard work. Partners In Ed, Georgia Gulf,
provided cookies, pencils, ice cream and other treats
throughout the week of testing. Thank you Georgia
Gulf for all of your help.
DeQuincy Elementary School’s partner, Brookshire
Brothers, will be visiting our school on May 24th. The
programs presentation will be The Importance of Good
Nutrition. Students will be given a nutritious snack.
— Rita Mazilly
S. J. Welsh faculty, staff, and student body would like
to extend our deepest appreciation to the following
Partners in Education for their generous donations.
•
Dan Flavin-Flavin Realty: Monetary donations
throughout the year have enabled the school to
purchase needed materials and equipment. In
addition, Mr. Flavin procured Celtic singer, Dan
O’Flannery, for a sixth grade performance.
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Home Depot: Currently collaborating with S. J.
Welsh and a seventh grade student, who is an
Eagle Scout, with various school beautification
projects.
•
Sonic: Provided paper goods for school activities,
and incentive discount cards for honor and
banner roll students throughout the year.
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Coca-Cola: The Coca-Cola Company has
generously provided the school with soft drinks
for various occasions, as well as maintain our
student and faculty vending machines.
•
Dominos Pizza: Each six weeks banner roll
and honor roll students are honored with an
incentive party for achieving their academic goals.
Dominos has provided pizza for these students
throughout the year.
Albertsons: Albertsons has donated refreshments
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for our faculty and staff development meetings.
— Angela McManemin
A special “Thank You” to Basell Chemicals for
providing judges for the school science and social
studies fairs. Basell also graciously provides
certificates and trophies that are presented to the
students at the annual end of the year Awards
Day Ceremony. Thanks to the school’s Partner in
Education, The Sleep Disorder Center, for providing
judges for the Lip Sync competition and also for
providing treat bags for all the participants.
— Mary Lanier
A winning combination! Thanks to Excel Para
Lube for their continual support in assisting Barbe
Elementary in our endeavors to provide academic
excellence to our students. Several Barbe Elementary
teachers received a grant funded through Excel Para
Lube to enhance student learning and academic
achievement. Congratulations to the following
teachers: Tarinda DeVillier – DDP Teacher, Emily
Alcock – Pre-K Teacher, Laurie Tate – Kindergarten,
Shalonda Guillory – 2nd Grade Teacher, and Marjorie
Cormier – 3rd Grade Teacher.
— Wynetta Proctor
The College Oaks Elementary faculty and staff were
presented baskets fi lled with tasty treats that were
provided by their Partners in Education.
— Arlene Hobaugh
Oak Park Elementary’s Partners in Education and
parents provided breakfast and lunch during the
week of testing. Oak Park Health Care Center hosted
the annual Easter egg hunt on for students in Pre-K
and Kindergarten. Centerpoint Energy provided gift
certificates for Student of the Month.
— Audrette Metoyer
and engineering for 9th grade students at Partner
Schools. The Partnership creates communication
and establishes collaboration between students and
teachers within and between a high-performing school
and a lower performing school. The grant provides
equipment and stipends for teacher collaboration
between the two schools.
The equipment from CPO Science Education Company
will be used to engage the students in hands-on
activities that are centered in inquiry and high
interest.
The modules include topics such as science and
measurement, mathematical models, forces and
motion, These and other topics are investigated
using cars and ramps, electric circuits and motors,
a rollercoaster, gears and levers and other tools and
equipment for learning. Northrop Grumman’s ultimate
goal, in conjunction with Calcasieu Parish schools, is
to provide a qualified pool of future employees from
our community.
— Norma Guillory
DynMcDermott employees volunteered their time
during the Dolby Elementary Spring Carnival on
Saturday, April 8 by helping set up booths, working in
the cafeteria, and assisting teachers and staff.
Chandra Broussard, Daphney Johnson, Kelli
Perrodin, and Kana Richard’s 3rd grade students
at Fairview Elementary have been studying
Economics. They were “Grown Ups” for a day.
They had to pay bills and write checks. Leslie
Harless from Cameron State Bank, one of our
Partners in Education, came to school to talk to
us about money.
Bottled water was donated to all the students of
Vincent Settlement Elementary. These were given by
Partner in Education Mimosa Pines Cemetery to be
used during testing week 2006.
— Lori Young
Northrop Grumman has awarded Calcasieu Parish
High School Math and Science Departments a
grant. Phase I of the grant establishes a “Northrop
Grumman High School Math-Science Project” that
promotes an interest and awareness of math, science,
United Way
PPG and the Sleep Disorder Center of Louisiana,
partners of Sam Houston High, honored these Students
of the Month by treating them to lunch at Wok-Bo.
Winners were Seniors Allison Jackson and Lucas
Gober, Juniors Katie Lambert and Chad Thatcher,
Sophomores Kelly Gonzales and Regan Anderson, and
Freshmen Mariel Sanchez and Delisa Carroll.
School System Employees receive Highest United Way Award
Calcasieu Parish School System employees were recognized at the United Way Awards Luncheon with the 2006 Corporate Pride Award. The district rose
from less than $40,000 a year total contributions 12 years ago to over $265,900 this year. Barbara Bankens was recognized as a member of the Pillars’
Club for a contribution of $1,000. The following schools and departments were honored for outstanding campaigns:
Platinum Awards (75% of the employees gave
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A.A. Nelson Elementary
Barbe Elementary
Combre-Fondel Elementary
Curriculum and Instruction
DeQuincy Elementary
Dolby Elementary
E.K. Key Elementary
Henry Heights Elementary
Library/Textbook Services
M.J. Kaufman Elementary
Maplewood Middle
Oak Park Elementary
Oak Park Middle
Prien Lake Elementary
Pupil Appraisal Department
Sales Tax Department
Speech Therapy Department
T.H. Watkins Elementary
T.S. Cooley Elementary
Vincent Settlement Elementary
Westwood Elementary
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Gold Awards (50% of the employees gave one
hour’s pay per month for 12 months)
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Adult Education
Bell City High
Brentwood Elementary
Career Center
Calcasieu Resource Center
College Oaks Elementary
DeQuincy High
DeQuincy Middle
F.K. White Middle
Fairview Elementary
Frasch Elementary
Gillis Elementary
Iowa High
J.J. Johnson, II Elementary
LeBleu Settlement Elementary
Main Office
Moss Bluff Middle
Nursing Department
Pearl Watson Elementary
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary
Ray D. Molo Middle
Risk Management Department
S.J. Welsh Middle
St. John Elementary
Starks High
Sulphur High
Sulphur High 9th Grade
Testing and Research Department
Vinton Middle
W.T. Henning Elementary
W.W. Lewis Middle
Washington-Marion Magnet High
Westlake High
Silver Awards (60% of the Gold Award
requirement)
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A.M. Barbe High
Child Welfare and Attendance
D.S. Perkins Elementary
J.D. Clifton Elementary
J.I. Watson Middle
J.F. Kennedy Elementary
LaGrange High
Lake Charles-Boston High
LeBlanc Middle
Moss Bluff Elementary
Probation/Parole/Adult
R.W. Vincent Elementary
Reynaud Middle
S.P. Arnett Middle
Sam Houston High
T & I Vocational Center
Vinton Elementary
Vinton High
Western Heights Elementary
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Congratulations
Westlake High School had 29 students receive
recognition at the 2006 District Literary Rally and
advanced to the state rally at LSU. The following are
the results: Emily Richmond Honorable Mention
Algebra I, 5th Place- Sarah Ferguson Biology II &
Michael Harrington Business Computer Applications,
4th Place- Zachary Benoit World Geography, David
Borel English III, Charlie Buller Biology I, Sarah
Hemann Spanish I, Anna Menard Environmental
Science, Justin Roussel Physics, David Royal
Advanced Math II, Katelyn Watson Calculus, Rebecca
Young Advanced Math, 3rd Place- Crystal Ford Free
Enterprise, Bethany Lamprise Spanish, Whitney
Pettijohn Civics, Jennifer Placensio French II, Joey
Sedlock World History, Jason Thibodeaux American
History, Sharon Ward Intro to Business Computer
Applications, 2nd Place- Krystal Comeaux Consumer
Homemaking I, Michael Courville Accounting I, Kiley
Lamberth English I, Alex Reeser English II, Janeen
Richey French I, 1st Place- Mary Hebert Geometry,
Rachel Marshall Algebra II (Overall Winner), Sami
Richmond Chemistry, Veronica Walling English IV,
and Meghan Worack Journalism. The Westlake High
School Colorguard competed at the Sulphur Indoor
Guard Festival. They received a Superior Rating in
the large ensemble category. Superior Solos were
earned by Samantha Ned, Ashlee Trahan, Mark
Peltier and Jasmine Ozane. Ashlee Trahan and
Lauren Williams received a Superior rating and fi rst
place in the Duet category. Samantha Ned, Erika
Gremillion and Kaycie Babineaux earned a Superior
rating and fi rst place in small ensemble. The Ram
Band competed at the Heritage Music Festival in San
Antonio, Texas. The Concert Band and Percussion
Ensemble received 2nd Place and the Flag Corps and
Jazz Band received 1st Place while attending this
national competition. Band director is Jay Ecker.
The Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of
Jay Ecker, had an outstanding performance at the
Louisiana Day of Percussion held at LaGrange High
School. The Westlake High Jazz Band performed at
the Loyola Jazz Festival in New Orleans. Outstanding
performance certificates were awarded to Logan
Josker on trumpet and Kayla Adams on vocals. The
Westlake High School Rambler’s Danceline won the
Sweepstakes Award, the Gussie Nell Davis Award
for Excellence for scoring 90 and above in 3 dance
catergories while competing at the Galveston Island
Dance Festival. Additionally, the danceline was
awarded the Academic Award for having the highest
grade point average out of 28 high school teams. The
Westlake High School Band attended the national
festival - Heritage Music Festival - in San Antonio.
The band received numerous awards in the band
and percussion divisions. Westlake High School has
announced members of the 2006-2007 Westlake
High Rambler Dance Line. They are Leslie Bowman,
Charlie Buller, Niki Carpenter, Baileigh Deville, Krista
Dixon, Erin Fontenot, Kylie Henry, Sarah Hermann,
Tabitha Lanthier, Alexa Ortego, Sami Richmond,
Addie Thevenet and Rebecca Young. Captains are
Tabitha Lanthier and Rebecca Young. Melanie
Lanthier is the sponsor.
— Kerry A. Onxley
The Sulphur High School Winterguard competed at
the 2006 LaGrange Winterguard Festival in early
April. The girls were adjudicated on solos, small
ensembles, and a large show. They are judged on
different aspects of their routine/performance, such
as equipment, performance, movement, and general
effect. The following members received a superior,
the highest rating on their solo: Grace Henry, Amber
Dougas, Jamie Coleman, Sarah Stegall, and LeAnna
Simpson. Freshmen compete in a novice class for
solos and the following freshmen received a superior
on their solo: Desiree Berry, Chantel Hebert, Lauryn
Teer, and Jessica Vincent. Jamie Coleman and Grace
Henry received a superior on their duet while Jamie
Coleman, LeAnna Simpson, Chelsea Devoltz, Amber
Dugas, and Sarah Stegall received a superior on
their quintet and placed fi rst in the small ensemble
division. The Winterguard also performed a large
show to the music of “Phantom of the Opera.” The
SHS Winterguard’s large show received a superior
and placed 2nd overall in the large show division. In
addition to the awards given to the winners of each
division (each type of ensemble), a Sweepstakes award
is given to the guard with the highest cumulative
points for the entire festival’s performances. This
year, the Sulphur High Winterguard received the
Sweepstakes award. Guard members include: Desiree
Berry, Jessica Casey, Ashley Caesar, Captain Jamie
Coleman, Chelsea Devoltz, Amber Dougas, Nataleigh
Hart, Chantel Hebert, Jane Hebert, Grace Henry,
Brianna Jaramillo, Brittany Myers, Captain LeAnna
Simpson, Sarah Stegall, and Lauryn Teer, Jessica
Vincent, Karrie Vincent. The SHS Winterguard is
directed by the SHS Assistant Band Director David
Almaguer. The SHS Winterguard toured the Sulphur
middle schools in early May to perform for all of the
8th grade girls interested in becoming a member of
the SHS Colorguard/Winterguard.
— David Roeder
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Westwood was awarded the Platinum Award at the
United Way Awards Luncheon. The award recognizes
that 75% of Westwood faculty and staff gave one
hour’s pay per month for 12 months. Joann Winfrey
has been named Westwood’s Teacher of the Year.
Winfrey was selected by her peers to represent the
school.
— Karen Ashworth
M.J. Kaufman faculty and staff received a Platinum
Award for donating $3,504 to United Way.
— Tammy Adair
Congratulations go to the Sulphur High School
Band and Choral Departments for their excellent
performances at the 2006 Louisiana Music Educators
Association District Festival. The SHS Symphonic
Band performed at the LMEA District Festival held
at LaGrange High School. The band was judged on
stage by a panel of three judges, who graded the
group on several aspects of their performance. After
the band played their prepared concert on stage, the
group moved to sight-reading, where the group was
given a piece of music they have never seen before,
given 8 minutes to discuss it without playing on
their instruments, and then the group was judged
on how well they played the piece. The group was
given a rating by each judge on a scale of one to
five, one being the best score (a Superior). All three
judges gave the SHS Symphonic Band a superior
(one) for their stage performance, awarding the SHS
Symphonic Band Sweeptakes. The Band also received
a Superior in sight-reading. The SHS Symphonic
Band is made up of Freshmen through Seniors and is
directed by Fred Roeder, Director of Bands, and David
Almaguer, Assistant Director of Bands. The Band’s
prepared selections included Henry Fillmore’s “Rolling
Thunder,” Dimitri Shostakovitch’s “Festive Overture,”
and Robert W. Smith’s “Songs of Sailor and Sea.”
The SHS Choral Department also competed at the
District Festival at Westlake High School. There were
five different groups that performed: the A Cappella
Choir, the Men’s Choir, the Ladies’ Choir, the Select
Choir, and the Mixed Choir. The Choral festival is
judged similar to the band festival. All five groups
received Sweepstakes (all one’s from every judge).
The SHS Choirs are directed by Linda Monta; the
Assistant Director is Mr. Berry. The Choir’s selections
include the following: A Cappella: “Laetatus Sum,”
“My Heart’s in the Highland,” “Rockin’ Jerusalem;”
Men’s Choir: “Der Herr Segrive Euch,” “Come to
Me, O My Love, Jonah;” Ladies’ Choir: “Sound the
Trumpet,” “Meserere Mei,” “Jamaican Marketplace;”
Select Choir: “Hallelujah Amen,” “Daemon Irrepit
Callidlus,” “Duerme Negrito;” Mixed Choir: “Now is
the Month of Maying,” “I Believe in the Sun,” and
“Hush, Somebody’s Calling my Name.” A special
acknowledgement goes to the students who excel
in both musical groups at Sulphur High — the
Symphonic Band and the SHS Choir. These students
shuffled back and forth between the two festival sites
to perform with each ensemble. The following students
participate in both the SHS Symphonic Band and
one of the SHS Choirs: Brent Goodrich, Chris Gunter,
Brittany Riggs, Jason Stark, and Devin Villery.
— David Roeder
S. J. Welsh Middle School received state reward money
for exemplary status above $20 thousand dollars.
Thanks to all the hard work of the students, teachers,
support staff and awesome parents!
— Buzz Sarver, Principal
T. S. Cooley received the Overall School Trophy in the
Elementary Division at the Region V Social Studies
Fair, the “Best of Schools” Trophy in the Elementary
Division at the Region V Science Fair, and the Overall
Trophy for the Elementary Division at the Literary
Extravaganza. Tavius Clark, 4th grader, was the
Overall Winner in the Elementary Division at the
Region V Science Fair. Avery Thomas, fi fth grader,
won the Overall Runner-Up Best Project Award at the
Region V Social Studies Fair.
College Oaks Elementary’s Tatyana Colston was
awarded fi rst place for her entry in the Louisiana
School Board State Association Art Contest. Gabrielle
Garza received an Honorable Mention Award in the
National Sakura Craypas Wonderful Colorful World
Competition. Her work was chosen from over 4,500
entries. In the Calcasieu Parish American Spirit
Poster competition, Tatyana Colston won fi rst place
in the fourth grade division, and Amber Woods won
second place in the fi fth grade division. Zachary
Haunce,a fi fth grade student, received Honorable
Mention for his entry in Engineering at the Region V
Science Fair.
— Arlene Hobaugh
Lake Charles-Boston High School proudly recognizes
Coach Greg Gauthier and the girls’ indoor track
team for winning the LHSAA Division II state indoor
track and field championship on February 18, 2006.
Congratulations on a job well done! Congratulations
also to Kayla Banks, a junior at Lake Charles-Boston
High School. Kayla, a student of art teacher Bruce
Hal, recently placed 3rd in a parish wide Louisianathemed art contest.
— Alison Reed
Fourth-grader Robert Maddox of Westwood
Elementary won fi rst place in the 4-H wildlife habitat
judging at F.K. White in early March. He had to
identify wildlife, different habitats, common wildlife
foods and important needs of wildfi fe, and make
recommendations that would improve the habitats of
wildlife species.
— Karen Ashworth
The following students have their art work displayed
in the Des Bijoux Art Exhibit: Jenna Schuck, Sydnee
Hawkins, Tristan Adducci, Cody MIller, Wyatt Stevens,
and Breylen Rogers. They are art students of Melinda
Harrell at Westwood Elementary.
— Karen Ashworth
Congratulations to the V.F.W. Post 9933 and Ladies
Auxiliary Americanism Contest Winners from
Moss Bluff Elementary. Nicholas Dufrene, Morgan
Blanchette, Jacob Coker, Madison Duff and Bobby
Thrasher each received awards.
— Sherina Snead
Donna DeBarge, fi fth grade teacher at Moss Bluff
Elementary, was selected as the V.F.W. Post 9933
Teacher of the Year. DeBarge was honored because of
her dedication and outstanding accomplishments in
her years of education.
— Sherina Snead
Westlake High principal Steve Powers was awarded
High School Principal of the Year for Calcasieu Parish.
Westlake High secretary Melanie Lanthier was the
Rotary Club of Lake Charles’ Excellence Award
Finalist for Support Staff.
— Kerry A. Onxley
Moss Bluff Elementary student, Ashley Six, did an
outstanding job representing her school at the parish
spelling bee. Ashley was awarded third place.
— Sherina Snead
Congratulations to Meg Reed, fi rst grade teacher
at Moss Bluff Elementary. Her website was chosen
as the upcoming Blackboard Site of the Week. It
will be showcased on the front page of Blackboard
(blackboard.cpsb.org). .
— Sherina Snead
Conner Galley, DeQuincy Elementary fouth grade,
student in Melanie Streams’ class is 4-H Vice
President. Among many accomplishments in 4-H
Connor received Honorable Mention Animal in 4-H
Photograhy Contest. Connor was awarded 1st place in
the Market Swine, Market Steer-Cross bred(LSU State
Show) and 9yr. old Showmanship Divisions. Connor
place 2nd in many other divisions. The school choir
earned Superior in Stage Performance at the District
Choir Festival in late March. The choir is directed by
William Clement.
— Rita Mazilly
T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School won the
Overall Trophy for the Elementary Division at the
Literary Extravaganza held on March 18th at Lake
Charles Boston High School. The following students
from T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School placed:
Third Grade – Ashley Williams - 1st Place English,
Emma Meaux – 2nd Place English, Ryan Dumas
– 2nd Place Math; 4th Grade – Christian Rossiter
– 2nd Place Spelling, Eliza Purdy – 2nd Place Current
Events, Mary Jane Vincent – 2nd Place Art; 5th Grade
– Shane Baker – 1st Place Spelling, Alexis Wilmore
– 2nd Place English, Jordyn Netty – 2nd Place Current
Events. T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School won
the “Best of Schools” title at the Region V Science Fair.
Tavius Clark, 4th grader, was the Overall Winner in
the Elementary Division. He also received the Hart
Eye Center Award, the Scientific American Award,
and 1st Place in Microbiology. Haider Mir received
the Science Kit and Boreal Laboratories Award and
1st Place in Engineering. Kayla Semien received the
Astonomy Magazine Award and 1st Place in Earth
and Space Science. Lauren Salvador received the
American Psychological Association Award, the
Discovery Young Scientist Challenge Award, and 1st
Place in Behavioral/Social Science. Other winners
were: Jordan Caldwell - 3rd Place Behavioral/Social
Science; Alex Houser - 1st Place Botany; Kristian
Griffiths - 1st Place Physics; Riley Arndt - 3rd Place
Physics; Sarah Witherspoon - 3rd Place Zoology.
T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School won the
Overall School Trophy at the Region V Social Studies
Fair. Avery Thomas won the Overall Runner-Up
Best Project Award and 1st Place in History. Other
winners were: Anthropology: Jasmine Jacobs – 1st
Place; Sociology: Seth Edwards – 1st Place, Morgan
Hawkins – 2nd Place, Blair Henderson – 4th Place;
History: Jake Dietz and Laura Bowers – 3rd Place.
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The school held their annual Lip Sync Competition at
LaGrange High School in mid March. Winners were:
Overall Winner – Matthew Phillips, Group Division:
1st Place Laura Bowers, Kaley Guillot, Megan Hebert,
Emily Keeley, Grace Sewell, Blair Sweeney; 2nd
Place tie Callie Anderson, Morgan Davis, Morgan
Hawkins, Siera Seemion, and Bralyn James, Shelby
Rodrigue, Elizabeth Trahan, Mary Jane Vincent;
3rd Place Kristian Brown, Dalton Guillory, Micaiah
Wells, Alexis Wilmore. Solo Division: 1st Place Mia
Brown, 2nd Place Shelby Rodrigue, 3rd Place Carmen
Lee. District V Vocal Music Teachers Organization
2006 Elementary Honor Chorus members: Laura
Bowers, Kaley Guillot, Emily Keeley, Morgan Hawkins,
Jasmine Jacobs, Megan Smith, Jordyn Netty, and
Callie Anderson. Henry Heights Chess Tournament
Winners: Haider Mir and Jacob Dietz, 3rd place.
T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School 4th and
5th grade Chess team placed 3rd at the Southwest
Regional Chess Championship held February 11th at
Maplewood Middle School. Top four team members
were: Iain Louviere, Alex Yu, Damon Zieger, and Jacob
Dietz. The following students represented T. S. Cooley
at the Southwest Louisiana Regional Spelling Bee
on March 4: Zachary Stump - 3rd grade, Christian
Rossiter - 4th grade, and Jared Buck - 5th grade.
— Mary Lanier
The St. John faculty and staff would like to
congratulate Carroll Parsons on her recent retirement.
School Spelling Bee Winners were Kayln Abshire
3rd grade, Meaghan Mercy 4th grade, and Travis
Folse 5th grade. St. John Elementary 2006-2007
Teacher of the Year is 4th grade teacher Julee Spann.
Congratulations to Sabrah Kingham on being
appointed the new principal at St. John Elementary.
2005-2006 St. John Elementary Student of the Year is
Tyler Tate.
Moss Bluff Elementary had many students that
placed at the 2006 Regional Science Fair. These
outstanding students are Joshua Guillory-1st place
Botany, Allee DeFelice-1st place in Math, Alex Murray1st place in Medicine & Health, Brayden Wood-1st
place in Zoology, Gabriel Hodges-2nd place in Earth
Science, Byrce Anderson-2nd place in Math, Hannah
Chamblee-2nd place in Medicine & Health, and
Morgan Jones-3rd place in Botany.
— Sherina Snead
P.J. Harris of Vincent Settlement Elementary has
earned the Kiwanis Club sponsored Golden Rule
Award. The purpose of this award is to educate
and encourage elementary aged students in the
importance of the daily living of the Golden Rule in
all human relationships. P. J. follows this rule from
day to day. He is very responsible and will do anything
he can to assist another student that needs help. He
is the ideal recipient for this award and we are very
pleased that he is the one to achieve this character
recognition.
— Trina Gann and Lori Young
Vincent Settlement Elementary has won fi rst place in
the Telephone Recycling Contest sponsored by UPOne
Publishing, TEAM GREEN, and the City of Lake
Charles. The Vincent Settlement Elementary faculty
and staff have been awarded the United Way Platinum
Award for their contributions for 05-06.
— Vernett Miller and Lori Young
Moss Bluff Elementary had an exciting showing for
their Social Studies Fair. The winners for the 2006
fair are fi rst place-Braydon Wood, Kristen Reed, and
Nicole Clark, second place-Lauren Bullard, Victoria
Angie, and Madison Duff, and third place-Ebony Nero,
Ethan Devillier, and Bonnie Stiles.
— Sherina Snead
Vincent Settlement Elementary was one of 8 Calcasieu
Parish Schools to be included on the Accelerated
Reader All Star List. During the 4th six weeks VSE
students passed 5,691 AR test with an average correct
of 88.7% and had only 19.1 % at risk.
— Lori Young
Westwood Elementary received a state testing
monetary reward in the amount of $9,701.22 and
was recognized at the April school board meeting. A
flag recognizing the school for Exemplary Academic
Growth was also be presented.
— Karen Ashworth
Congratulations to Roy Moore, an 8th grade student at
S. J. Welsh Middle School, for achieving art excellence.
Roy’s piece, Building in the French Quarter, was
juried by the faculty of S. J. Welsh and submitted as
part of CPSB’s exhibit, “Louisiana: Color it Natural.”
Roy’s work was on display at the Cultural Arts Center
from January 20 to February 24, 2006. Roy continues
to sharpen his skills as an artist under the direction
of the art teacher, Julie Baham.
— Julie Baham, Art Teacher
The S. J. Welsh track team is really doing well,
boasting honors for 1st and 2nd places. The golf team
is strutting their stuff placing fi rst in the last seven
tournaments. Several students have won individual
honors for their scores: Fritz Bennerscheidt, Kane
Arnaud, and Paul White. Congratulations to these
students and Coach Brad Durio!
— Renee’ LeJeune
Volume 31, Number 2
Barbe Elementary received the School of Exemplary
Academic Growth award and a check for $5,000. The
school has received this award for two consecutive
years.
— Wynetta Proctor
Congratulations to Oak Park Elementary’s teacher
of the year, Daphne Brown; Support Person of the
Year, Priscilla Bellard; 5th student Morgan Howard,
Student of the month February; 1st grade student
Brenona Thomas, Student of the month for March;
and Pre-K student Erin Woodard, Student of the
month for April.
— Audrette Metoyer
The McNeese Alumni Association and Enrollment
Information Center honored 100 outstanding high
school Juniors from Calcasieu Parish. Eleven students
from Sam Houston were selected by the faculty
and staff based on academic excellence, leadership
ability and student activities. Congratulations to
the following students who were chosen for the “In
Honor of Excellence” award: Toni Duff, Lacey George,
Azad Hussain, Stephanie Menou, Nikki Cooper, Katie
Lambert, Andrew Polk, Rachel Zettlemoyer, Michelle
Ammons, Chance Arceneaux, and Lori Sonnier.
— Peggi Flowers
Art students Devaney Clayton and Alex Linke were
chosen to exhibit work in the “Focus On Nature”
photography show. Alex Linke won 2nd place in the
Middle School (6-8th grade) division. He was awarded
a certificate and a $40 cash award.
— Julie Laughlin
Students of the Year
Elementary School Winner
William Lormand (5th grader at J.I. Watson
Middle)
Parents: Lee and Trish Skellham and Kirt
Lormand
• 4.0 GPA
• Scored at the “Advanced” level on LEAP Tests
in English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science and Social Studies
• SPARK Student
• Active in 4-H Club, currently 4-H President
• Participates in football, soccer and baseball
• Participates in Cub Scouts, has earned Tiger,
Bobcat, Wolf and Bear Badges
• Plays the piano, earned two solo spots for
year-end recital
• Active in various community service activities
such as KPLC Christmas, Tsunami Relief,
Angel Tree, and holiday food drives
• Active in Church activities such as Kids Camp
Middle School Winner
Nicholas Caldarera (8th grader at Moss Bluff
Middle School)
Parents: Charles and Mary Lou Caldarera
• 4.0 GPA
• Member of National Junior Beta Club
• Participated in Quiz Bowl
• Member of Moss Bluff Middle School Band
• Participated in District V Honor Band
• Active in both football and baseball
• Has earned both hunter and boater education
certificates
• Belongs to Boy Scouts of America, has earned
Eagle Scout merit, Senior Patrol Leader,
Chaplain, and Quartermaster
High School Winner
Andrew Moss (12th grader at Sam Houston High
School)
Parents: Mickey and Kim Moss
• 4.04 GPA
• ACT of 33
• Member of the Student Council, Quiz Bowl
Team Co-Captain, Governor’s Program on
Abstinence, Safe and Drug Free Schools
Advisory Council
• Active and track, tennis, soccer, football and
cross country. Varsity and Junior Varsity
Captain of the Soccer Team
• Band Captain (highest ranking officer) of the
Sam Houston High School Band. Has been
named to the Five Parish Honor Band and the
Louisiana All-Star Marching Band.
• Member of IDFY, International Drug Free
Youth, for 4 years.
• Louisiana Boy’s State participant.
• Participant at the Presidential Classroom in
Washington, D.C. and state, regional, and
national Student Council workshops.
Two John J. Johnson II Elementary School students
were selected as two of the five Golden Rule winners
for Calcasieu Parish. Twin sisters Mia and Megan Polk
were honored with the other three winners in mid May
by the Kiwanis Club. The school is very proud of these
students for demonstrating the “golden rule” in their
daily life.
— Cathy Cook
Kathie Istre and Dolby SPARK teachers received
$10,000 for implantation of “Untold Stories: Hurricane
Rita.”
Sharon Fontenot received a $500 PTA grant for books
for the library.
The Dolby Library received $1,000 from the NEA Read
Across America Relief effort.
The Dolby chorus won the sweepstakes trophy at the
district festival.
The following students placed at the Panhellenic
Literary Extravaganza: Marshall Alexander, 1st place
Math (3rd grade); Sarah Bushnell 1st place Spelling
(4th grade); Emilie Lawless 1st place Math (4th grade);
Grant Loupe 2nd place Math (4th grade); Joshua
Kingham 2nd place Math (5th grade); Wendy Tygrett
2nd place Science (5th grade).
Bessie Toussaint, bus driver, received the Support
Staff Excellence Award from the Lake Charles Rotary
Club.
School Representatives
Elementary School ........ Student
Barbe Elementary ...................... Naomi Beverly Goodley
Bell City High School ................. Bradley Leger, Jr.
Brentwood Elementary ............... Kevin Johnson
J.D. Clifton Elementary .............. JaDasha Joseph
College Oaks Elementary ........... Lindsey Allison Rivet
Combre/Fondel Elementary........ Kevin Chavis
T.S. Cooley Elementary .............. Jared Buck*
DeQuincy Elementary ................ Nicholas Devito
Dolby Elementary ....................... Wendy Tygrett
Fairview Elementary .................. Haleigh Johnson
Frasch Elementary ..................... Griffi n Schlamp
Gillis Elementary ....................... Chris Milanowski
W.T. Henning Elementary ........... Keyes McDonald
Henry Heights Elementary ......... Nicholas Ramirez
J.J. Johnson Elementary ............ D’Anca Deville
Kaufman Elementary ................. Hannah Seago
J.F. Kennedy Elementary............ Shaina Davis
E.K. Key Elementary .................. Malarie Carroll
LeBleu Settlement Elementary ... Logan Shane Terrell
Maplewood Middle School........... Casey Fitts
Moss Bluff Elementary ............... Blake Caswell
Nelson Elementary ..................... Christopher Henry
Oak Park Elementary ................. Delisha Semien
D.S. Perkins Elementary ............ Bryley Doucet
Prien Lake Elementary ............... Amanda Hancock
St. John Elementary .................. Tyler Matthew Tate
Starks High School .................... David E. Smith III
Vincent Settlement Elementary .. Brandon Darby
R.W. Vincent Elementary ............ Candice Landry
Vinton Elementary ..................... Whitney Adams
T.H. Watkins Elementary ........... Courtney Bellard
J.I. Watson Elementary .............. William Lormand**
Pearl Watson Elementary ........... Breanna Thomas
Western Heights Elementary ...... Christopher Fontenot
Westwood ................................... Mallory Goodeaux
Ralph Wilson Elementary ........... Jamilia Daniel
**Winner
*Runner-up
Middle School ................ Student
S.P. Arnett Middle School ........... Rachel Hogan
Bell City Middle School .............. Kyla Fster
DeQuincy Middle School ............ Kack Lynne Mueller
LeBlanc Middle School ............... Lydia Marie Gothrup
W.W. Lewis Middle School........... Alexandria Zambrano*
Maplewood Middle School........... Kaitlyn Gallegos
Molo Middle School..................... Ronald J. Plumber, Jr.
Moss Bluff Middle School ........... Nicholas Scott Caldara**
Oak Park Middle School ............. Amariha Fort
Reynaud Middle School .............. Jerrica Landry
Starks High School .................... Nevada Kimball
Vinton Middle School ................. Baylea Cree Jones
J.I. Watson Middle ...................... Brandon Guillory
S.J. Welsh Middle School............ Sanaa Shaikh
F.K. White Middle School ............ Shaley Michelle Racca
**Winner
*Runner-up
High School ................... Student
Barbe High School...................... Jessie Liang
Bell City High School ................. Brittney Dossman
DeQuincy High School ............... Meghann Landry
Iowa High School ........................ Roland Whatley
LaGrange High School ................ Jared Clemons
Lake Charles – Boston High School Karlnelieus Duhon
Sam Houston High School .......... Andrew Moss**
Starks High School .................... Merissa Penn
Sulphur High School .................. Sarah Miller
Vinton High School .................... Chance Fenetz
Washington-Marion High School Nicholas Johnson
Westlake High School ................. Lance Hess*
**Winner
*Runner-up
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In the Schools
HeadStart classes at DeQuincy Elementary School
participated in a Mardi Gras Parade on February 24
with 3 other PreK classes. Candy, beads and other
treats were thrown to the kindergarten audience.
Just prior to the parade a program was presnented to
HeadStart dads, granddads, uncles and brothers. The
program topic was “The Importance of a Male Role
Model iln the Life of a Child”. The panel presenters
were James Karr, School Board Member; Reverend
Clifton David; Tom Threet, DeQuincy Police; Claude
LeCompte, DeQuincy Elementary Assistant Principal.
Refreshments were served and the guests were invited
to the parade.
— Rita Mazilly
S. J. Welsh Middle School hosted its annual Junior
Beta Club Induction in late January, which included
107 new members. In addition to new members,
the 2005-2006 officers were inducted into their new
posts. Lenzi Hebert and Alexandra Zaunbrecher were
sworn in as co-presidents, Sanaa Shaikh was named
secretary, Brittni Naylor activity point keeper, and
Victoria Bell was inducted as chaplain. This year’s
Beta Induction drew such a large crowd of parents
and relatives of inductees that it was standing room
only. Guest speaker Dan Flavin, an S. J. Welsh
Partner in Education, addressed the importance of
maintaining good grades and taking responsibility for
one’s own education. Also in attendance were Buzz
Sarver, Principal, Sandra DeWitt, Teresa Chance,
Mary Bass, Assistant Principals of S. J. Welsh Middle
School and Keith Leger State Beta Council Member
and S. J. Advisor, as well as a host of Junior Beta
Club sponsors. As part of a leadership community,
Junior Beta members participate in numerous
projects which nurture leadership skills, character,
and reinforce academic excellence. During the month
of December, the Junior Beta Club assisted with the
KPLC Community Christmas Toy Drive involving
the entire student body. This year S. J. collected
over 1,200 toys for needy families. Members recently
competed in seven divisions of district tryouts vying
for a chance to represent S. J. Welsh at the District
Convention. Sponsors and members are currently
working very hard to prepare for the state convention
being held in Lafayette. S. J. Welsh Junior Beta Club
faculty sponsors are Melinda Lemke, Kristy Como,
Paulette Campbell, Michelle North, Michelle LeBlanc,
Danette Manuel, Lori Caldwell, Michelle Fontenot,
Kathleen Leneck, Katie Nichols, Lauren Marston,
Todd LeJune, Beverly Bertrand, Stephanie Fuselier,
Marci Rome, and Mary Crater. In addition, Beta Club
members participated in a recent Bowl For Kids Sake
event in which they raised $1,400.00. S.J. Welsh
Builder’s Club members donated $200.00 to the Great
American Bake Sale: Share Our Strength Program.
Upcoming community service events include the
Lake Area Trash Bash and Kiwanis International
Foundation’s Skip-A-Meal program. Builder’s Club
sponsor is Nadine Dickerson. Student Council
members hosted an advisor luncheon for Student
Council Advisors across the state of Louisiana. The
Student Council’s annual state convention was held
March 25-27 at Barbe High School. James Guillory is
Student Council Sponsor. Students, faculty, and staff
are anxiously awaiting the opening of its new sixth
grade building and gymnasium, which seats 1,200.
Tentative openings are scheduled for the latter part
of April, early May. A Banner Series performance is
scheduled to commemorate the opening of the new
gym, sponsored by Richard Chozen.
— Renee’ LeJeune, James Guillory, Sandra DeWitt and
Nadine Dickerson
Anna Lou Babin, Teresa Powers, and Kristi Blevins
will retire from the Calcasieu Parish Public School
System after teaching a combined total of 95 years.
These teachers have made a great impact on many
students in Louisiana, especially in CalcasieuPparish
and at T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School. The
students and faculty have been blessed by their
presence in the school and wish them the best as they
retire.
Anna Lou Babin’s 40 years of teaching reflect her
philosophy of music education “to equip children
with a love for music with a strong emphasis in
singing.” When she began teaching, she realized that
many adults thought they could not sing because
of early childhood experiences. “It became my goal
to help children develop and become confident of
their singing voice. In this process, children also
experienced and grew in the basic elements of music
through many varied activities.” Her choirs at
Cooley have consistently received superior ratings in
performance and sight-reading at district and state
festivals.
Teresa Powers, fourth grade teacher, has spent the
last 30 years in the classroom at Pickering and Evans
High Schools in Vernon Parish and in Calcasieu
Parish at Vinton Elementary School and T. S. Cooley
Elementary Magnet School. She is a member of
A+PEL. Her retirement plan is to be a “stay home mom
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to her children still in high school and then pursue
opportunities at McNeese.”
Kristi Blevins, fi rst grade teacher, received her degree
from Louisiana Tech University and then began her
25 year teaching career. She has taught in Webster,
Iberia, and Calcasieu parishes. She taught at four
different schools in Calcasieu Parish – Westwood
Elementary, S.P. Arnett Middle, J.I. Watson, and T.
S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School. She feels that
her philosophy of teaching “touch their heart and
the rest will follow” has held true for her during her
years of teaching. Reading has always been one of her
favorite pastimes and she plans to have more time
for this important activity. Kristi believes, “Books
are the gateway to a lifetime of adventures.” She has
enjoyed teaching and is now looking forward to new
challenges.
The Sulphur High School Symphonic Band and
the SHS Choirs have not only been working on
their festival programs, but on several other spring
performances. The band is preparing for several
more appearances including the annual Spring
Concert, “Young Person’s Concert,” graduation, and
a new addition to the spring season, “Oldies Under
the Oaks.” The annual Spring Concert is the fi nal
concert of the year and includes new selections as
well as selections from throughout the year. The
“Young Persons’ Concert” is a program where all
Sulphur fi fth and eighth graders are invited for a pops
concert full of recognizable tunes. The new addition to
the spring concert season this year is “Oldies Under
the Oaks.” This concert will be held at the pavilion
next to the Henning House in Sulphur. The music
selections range from Broadway to Big Band. Dinner
will be available by pre-sold tickets. John Bridges
of KPLC will be Master of Ceremonies. The concert
will be reminiscent of the old Sunday concerts in the
park. In addition to the concert agenda, members
of the SHS bands performed at Solo and Ensemble
Festival in mid April. The students perform solos
groups of students get together to perform ensembles
for a judge. The students are judged similar to groups
at District Concert Festival on a one to five scale. The
SHS Choir also had a busy spring concert agenda.
Several students, selected from Superiors at the
District Solo and Ensemble Festival, will compete at
State Music Rally at LSU. The Choirs performed at
the LMEA State Music Festival. Other performances
included the Sulphur National Day of Prayer
ceremonies and the Sulphur Police Memorial Day. The
SHS Choirs’ Spring Concert was held on May 11th.
— David Roeder
College Oaks Elementary celebrated National Library
Week with a Scholastic Book Fair during the week
of April 3-7. The Scholastic spring theme was “Camp
Read a Book – Let the Book Bugs Bite!” The goal of
the fair was to raise money to use for the purchase
of books and Accelerated Reader Quizzes. Parents
were invited to a Family Reading Night to read with
their children in the classrooms and to visit the book
fair. The children enjoyed camping treats of Gummy
Worms and S’Mores. A special thanks is extended to
the wonderful parent volunteers for helping to make
the College Oaks’ Book Fair a success.
— Arlene Hobaugh
The faculty and staff of Barbe Elementary, in
conjunction with CPSB Technology department and
McNeese State University, presented a Technology
Showcase to McNeese State University students. The
following faculty members had the opportunity to
showcase their teaching through the incorporation
of technology within their instruction: Geraldine
Hardy, Master Teacher; Debbie Buckley, Master
Teacher; Shalonda Guillory, Mentor Teacher; Marjorie
Cormier, Mentor Teacher’ Diana Johnson, Mentor
Teacher; Mark LeBeau, Mentor Teacher; and Christie
Miller, Technology Teacher. McNeese students were
on hand to observe and acquire knowledge on how to
effectively integrate technology into curriculum and
instruction. Students and their families experienced
an evening of learning made fun! The annual family
night was a big hit! The evening’s activities featured
technology using handheld computers, science
experiments, and lessons on nutrition along with a
food demonstration on “healthy snacks”, information
on LEAP 21 testing, and various ways to explore
reading and math through fun. The night’s presenters
were: Rodney Thoullion of Houton Miffl in Publishing
Co., Excel Para-lube/Partners-In-Education,
Cynthia Chantlin, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Nutritionist, and Barbe Elementary staff members
Debbie Buckley, Geraldine Hardy, Christine Lee, and
Christi Miller.
— Wynetta Proctor
The Parents and Teachers of Welsh (PTW) sponsored
a jambalaya dinner in an effort to raise money for
supplies and activities benefiting S. J. Welsh Middle.
The ticket drive took place from January 23rd
through February 8th. Faculty, staff, and students
played an important part in selling tickets.
— Sandra DeWitt, Assistant Principal
St. John Elementary hosted Family Night in mid
April. Students and parents were treated to a
fantastic supper followed by educational games
thoughout the school. A book swap was held in the
library. The PTO hosted a LEAP pep rally for students.
The Morris Brothers entertained the students with
their character building and self-esteem skits. Each
week students participate in Character Education
with “Caught Being Good”. Students earn spirit
tickets when they have been caught doing something
good. These tickets are then placed in a weekly
drawing for prizes. The St. John Elementary Choir
performed for a Barbe High school basketball game
and soccer game. Tiana Lazard, 3rd grade student,
will be featured in the ACTS musical “The Red Shoes”
in May. St. John Elementary students participated in
their annual Olympic Day at Barbe High School. Each
class represented a different country or state and
competed against one another in different field events.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School held its
annual career fair in early April. Students in grades
K-5 benefited from having approximately 25 persons
from outside the school share their careers with
the students. There were many different vocations
represented. A few of the careers the students
explored were attorney, fi re inspector, newspaper
editor, human resources manager, nurse practitioner,
pharmacist, and engineer. Many parents offered to
share their time and talents with the students and to
help them investigate careers. T.S. Cooley’s Partnersin-Education sent a representative to the school. The
students enjoyed the fair and learned new things
about the careers they will possess in the future.
— Mary Lanier
Missy Bloomfield, a cheerleader for the Swashbucklers
football team, was the guest speaker at the College
Oaks’ Accelerated Math Breakfast of Champions. She
led the students in a cheer to help them remember the
importance of learning math skills.
— Arlene Hobaugh
David Pullard, Diamond Meche, and Aaron Leger
participated in the Des Bijoux Art show at the
Imperial Museum. These students worked with the
guest artist, Charlene Kaough and created precious
metal pieces. A party was held for all honor roll,
banner roll, eagles of the six weeks, and perfect
attendance students. Oak Park Elementary’s Partners
in Education provided the treats while students
enjoyed an extra recess for their hard work. The
students of Oak Park Elementary’s Test rally were
full of fun. The students rocked to the sound of
the Washington-Marion Marching Jukebox and
the MBK’s Band. Oak Park Elementary faculty and
students displayed their affection and appreciation to
the support staff during Support Staff Appreciation
Week. OPKN is the student-run television at Oak
Park Elementary. The staff reports, produces, and
broadcast the news daily through the school.
— Audrette Metoyer
The Banner Series of MSU engaged Simite for a
concert in Lake Charles. This Ugandan musician,
Simite, was brought to Ralph Wilson Elementary by
Partner in Education, Dave McCarty of State Farm
Insurance. Ralph Wilson students had a great time
with the unusual instruments and some even joined
Simite on stage as backup. Later in the concert
students danced to Simite’s music and had the
opportunity to ask him questions about his native
land. Ralph Wilson thanks Dave McCarty for bringing
this presentation to our students. Read Across
America day was a huge success at the school. Mayor
Randy Roach read to the entire school via our school
broadcasting. Also joining RW for the afternoon were
the Moss Bluff Middle School Beta Club. They read to
all of the classes while The Cat in the Hat (RW parent,
Mrs. Taylor) roamed the hallways with his goldfish
visiting all of the classes as well.
— Martha Damian
Dolby Elementary teachers are engaged in a book
study of “Whatever It Takes” by Rick Dufour.
Discussions take place through Blackboard. An
idea from the book study that has already been
implemented is called Save One Student.
Teachers Michael Danos and Tesa Pace combined
their students and took three busloads from Sulphur
High and Lake Charles-Boston High to the Houston
Museum of Fine Arts. Danos served as the group’s
personal tour guide, offering rare insights into the art
pieces. After touring the museum, the group spent the
rest of the afternoon at the Galleria.
— Tesa Pace
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Westwood Faculty/Staff Bowling Team raised $912
for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake.
Team members were Karen Simpson, Dorothy
Thomason, Susan Prejean, Becky Hodges, and
Phyllis Hess. Westwood Elementary hosted five
LEAP Super Saturdays. Attendance was excellent,
with over 50% of students attending each session.
— Karen Ashworth
John J. Johnson, II Elementary School received a
Gold Award Plaque for its United Way Contributions,
which means 50% of employees gave one hour
or more of their wages for 12 months. The school
received a Gold Flag and $6140.59 from the
State Department of Education for its Exemplary
Academic Performance for the 2004-2005 school
year. The funds will be used for instructional needs.
The school report card showed an increase of 10.2
points in the school performance score. The Student
council at West Clinton Elementary School in
Clinton, Utah collected over 1,000 books and sent
them to John J. Johnson, II Elementary School.
This special book drive included donations from
citizens of their community. Each class at Johnson
received 20 or more books to add to their library
collection. Students participated in a Miracle Penny
Drive in support of Children’s Miracle Network.
Mrs. Baldauf’s 5th Grade Class collected the most
funds and will represent the school for the KPLC TV
telethon weekend. Johnson recently enjoyed a visit
from LSU football player Nate Levings. He brought
an inspirational message motivating the 5th graders
to set high goals and follow their dreams. National
D.A.R.E. Day was celebrated in mid April. Classes
invited community readers to come and read to the
students.
— Ethel Thibodeaux
M.J. Kaufman students collected $1,150.50 by
participating in the St. Jude’s Math-a-thon.
— Tammy Adair
T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School fi fth grade
teacher, Kristen Orndoff, received the I-TEC Model
Classroom Grant to purchase three multimedia
computers, software, one digital projector, one laser
printer, one digital camera, and 15 Palm handheld
computers to be used in all areas of the curriculum.
T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School fi fth grade
teacher, Debbie Rasberry, received a Drew Grant,
Science Solutions, totaling $5,273.39 to purchase
science supplies and equipment for a school science
activity room.
— Mary Lanier
Vincent Settlement Elementary received $6955.31
for Exemplary Academic Growth for the 200405 school year. VSE’s school performance score
increased 17.8 points and they now have a Growth
SPS of 116.7.
— Lori Young
Congratulations to three Lake Charles-Boston High
School teachers on the awarding of three Drew
Grants. Math teacher Dana Arecenaux, science
teacher Shawna Britton, and social studies teacher
Sharon Ruffin-Hardy each received a grant from
the Drew Foundation. These grants will be used to
implement innovative vocational curricula in each
teacher’s classroom. Thanks to the hard work of
these three teachers, Lake Charles-Boston students
will be able to become more competitive as they
enter today’s workforce following graduation.
DeQuincy Elementary School students collected
$6,000.00 for Mathathon. The monies went to St.
Jude’s Children Hospital. Sandy Dykes, first grade
teacher, is the school’s sponser.
— Rita Mazilly
Debbie Nabours, Kindergarten teacher at Barbe
Elementary, in collaboration with Laurie Tate
and Stephanie DuRousseau, received a Drew
Grant to facilitate a Learning Center Room for the
Kindergarten students at Barbe Elementary.
— Wynetta Proctor
Lela Tizano, of Oak Park Elementary, was awarded
a grant from the TAP and Milken Family Foundation
for instructional equipment and supplies to be use
in her classroom.
— Audrette Metoyer
Westwood Elementary celebrated Read Across
America Day in early March. The following were
invited to read to classes: Allstate agent Wayne
Dawson; Westlake Police Dept. Officer Chris Wilrye;
Westlake Fire Dept. Matt Webb; Westwood Assistant
Principal Gerald Treme; Edward Jones Investment
Broker Nat Banks; Elementary Consultant Shirley
McKee; Steven Louviere, Randy Burleigh, Avery
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Carlton, Gina Bradley, Carla Meyer, Monique
Batiste, Darin Allen, Mallory Wall, Marcus Boutte,
Dave Brown, Dan Plummer, Steve Baxter, Grenetta
Dubrock, Curt Thompson, and Nancy Tower, Sasol
employees. The school participated in D.E.A.R.
(drop everything and read) in mid April. The entire
school enjoyed silent reading for 30 minutes in the
afternoon.
— Karen Ashworth
DeQuincy Elementary School Adminstration, with
the assistance of Karer Collett, Jan Barrow and
Mary Spikes, prepared a SPA Room for Faculty and
Staff the week of testing. Collett, Barrow and Spikes
are grandparent volunteers. The Faculty and Staff
enjoyed warm neck wraps, cool eye pads, scalp
massage and hand scrub/moisture. There was food
available each day.
— Rita Mazilly
Vincent Settlement Elementary students recently
participated in the Math-a-thon for St. Jude’s
Children Research Hospital. Students raised
$3,840.25
— Lori Young
Lake Charles-Boston High School has been awarded
a gift card in the amount of $5,000 through Best
Buy’s TEACH Emergency Response program. Best
Buy awarded gift cards to schools that had been
affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The card
was used to purchase classroom supplies and
instructional materials.
— Alison Reed
Vinton Elementary teacher Mona Landry was one
of ten teachers from Calcasieu Parish chosen to
receive a grant from the Teacher Advancement
Program Foundation and the Milken Family
Foundation. The grant provided funds to purchase
supplies/educational materials for Landry’s 4th
grade classroom.
— Beverly Koonce
Westwood Elementary would like to thank T.H.
Watkins Elementary for donating books to the
library in memory of third grade teacher Dorothy
Thomason’s mother.
— Karen Ashworth
Congratulations to Angela Kiser, fi fth grade teacher
at Moss Bluff Elementary, for proposing and
receiving a Drew Estate Grant for $4,761.08. Her
project will focus on building classroom libraries for
the comprehensive curriculum.
— Sherina Snead
M.J. Kaufman fi fth grade teachers Tracie Broussard
and Carolyn Clayton received Drew Grants totaling
nearly $20,000. The money will be used to create
Science, Social Studies, and Math Technology
Learning Centers.
— Tammy Adair
The S. J. Welsh French Immersion team has been
awarded a grant in the amount of $5,100.00 by the
Consulate General of France in New Orleans in
conjunction with the Fund for Louisiana/Schools,
a program of FACE (French American Cultural
Exchange.) Funds procured by the grant will
provide teaching materials, books, educational
equipment, and pedagogical software.
— Nathalie Bouillion, 8th Grade French
ITEC Model Classroom teachers, Mitzi Fontenot, 8th
grade science, and Renee’ LeJeune, 8th grade social
studies, attended the LACUE conference held in mid
February in Baton Rouge. This conference consisted
of hands-on workshops and lectures which
focused on best practices for seamless technology
integration in the classroom. Eighteen teachers
represented S. J. Welsh Middle at the annual
Louisiana Middle School Association’s Conference
in late March in Shreveport. Participants attended
breakout sessions and workshops which focused
on curriculum and effective practices. Twanna
Thibodeaux, Danette Manuel, and Mitzi Fontenot
visited Caddo Magnet Middle School, where they
observed gifted, advanced, and enrichment classes.
— Renee’ LeJeune
Michelle LeBlanc was awarded an H.C. Drew Grant
in the amount of $3,848.24. Grant monies will be
used to purchase classroom equipment, technology,
and supplies which aid in incorporating hands-on
learning projects in the science classroom.
— Michelle LeBlanc, 7th Grade Science
St. John Elementary received a $2,000.00 Best
Buy Hurricane Releif Grant. This grant was used to
replace student and classroom supplies damaged
during Hurricane Rita.
Judith Washington, Speech Language Pathologist,
was elected President of SPALS (Speech Pathologist
and Audiologist in Louisiana Schools), the
largest professional organization of school-based
speech pathologists and audiologists in the state
of Louisiana. She will preside over the annual
conference scheduled for October in Baton Rouge.
Kristen Orndoff, T.S. Cooley 5th grade teacher,
was awarded an I-TEC Model Classroom Grant for
purchase of three multimedia computers, software,
one digital projector, one laser printer, one digital
camera, and 15 Palm handheld computers to be
used in all areas of the curriculum. Mary Lanier,
T.S. Cooley Librarian, presented at the TNT
Conference, “It’s Your Destiny” and attended the
LLA (Louisiana Library Association) Conference
in Lafayette. Debbie Rasberry, 5th grade teacher,
was awarded a Drew Grant for Science Solutions,
totaling $5,273.39. Funds will be used to purchase
science supplies and equipment for a school science
activity room.
— Mary Lanier
Barbe Elementary received a $1,500.00 donation
for Hurricane relief from the Elementary Principals
Association of Washington.
— Wynetta Proctor
Bobbi Yancey, art teacher at College Oaks
Elementary, delivered a presentation at the National
Art Education Association Conference in Chicago,
Illinois.
— Arlene Hobaugh
Congratulation to Cindy Henry, 1st grade teacher
who received $673 from the TAP Foundation and the
Milken Family Foundation to purchase instructional
supplies and equipment for her classroom.
Vinton Middle library received a $500 from
Louisiana PTA Teacher Association. The grant will
help replace books lost due to hurricane Katina.
Victoria Crawford, the school counselor, was
instrumental in procuring the grant.
— Peggy Paige
Judith Washington, Speech Language Pathologist,
was elected President of SPALS (Speech Pathologist
and Audiologist in Louisiana Schools), largest
professional organization of school based speech
pathologists and audiologists in the state of
Louisiana. She will preside over the annual
conference scheduled for October in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. Kristen Orndoff, T.S. Cooley 5th grade
teacher, I-TEC Model Classroom Grant for purchase
of three multimedia computers, software, one digital
projector, one laser printer, one digital camera,
and 15 Palm handheld computers to be used in
all areas of the curriculum. Mary Lanier, T.S.
Cooley Librarian, TNT Conference presentation “It’s
Your Destiny”; attendance at the LLA (Louisiana
Library Association) Conference in Lafayette.
Debbie Rasberry, T.S. Cooley 5th grade teacher,
Drew Grant, Science Solutions, totaling $5,273.39
to purchase science supplies and equipment for a
school science activity room.
— Mary Lanier
Marla Baldwin, 4th grade Science teacher at Gillis
Elementary School wrote and received funds for the
following grants for the 2005-06 school term: Bell
South $500 for science centers,
National Weather Association $500 for weather
equipment, QSM $750 owl pellet dissection, and
Drew grant $9,994.60 for technology (projectors,
laptops and speaker system. Carolyn Langley,
Kindergarten Social Living/Science teacher at Gillis
Elementary School sponsored a St. Jude Trike-AThon. The Gillis Kindergarteners learned the cycling
safety rules, raised over $600 for the sick children
of St. Jude’s Hospital and had fun at the same time!
Appreciation is extended to the children, volunteers
and supporters of the worthy outreach project.
— Carolyn Langley
Dolby teachers are participating in lots of
technology training. Jackie Shortridge, Sharon
Fontenot, Michele McGee, and Trudy Phelps are
participating in PalmQuest Training. AmyBeth
Hughes, Leslea Mudd, Shawna Dufrene, Marcy
Barras, Bonnie Ramsey, and Carol Womack recently
completed INTECH training.
Gillis Elementary Kindergarten students raised
$3,095.20 for St. Jude’s Research Hospital Trike-AThon. Carolyn Langley coordinated the event.
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Quality Corner
NCLB – IDEA – QUALITY
NCLB mandates that all students, including
students with disabilities, be assessed and
demonstrate adequate yearly progress. IDEA
is premised on the basic belief that students
with disabilities must have access to the
general curriculum, including the same skills,
concepts, contents, and understandings as
their non-disabled peers. NCLB focuses on
schools making adequate yearly progress,
and IDEA focuses on individuals making
meaningful progress. One goal of the Quality
Mentors is to train teachers across the district
in aligning the mandates of both NCLB and
IDEA through the use of the Baldrige Criteria.
The implementation of Baldrige Criteria helps
students with disabilities meet the same
standards as non-disabled students. Through
the appropriate application of the Quality
processes, schools are able to:
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identify strengths
establish opportunities for improvement
guide organizational planning and
learning
set goals
assist with developing action plans for
continuous improvement
ensure meaningful progress within the
general curriculum as well as toward
Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
Baldrige Quality Processes are student specific
and allow students to develop a personal plan
of action that will focus on improvement of
areas of weaknesses indicated by analyzing
personal data. By individualizing goals,
raising the academic bar, and encouraging
students to better themselves, we ensure
improved academic achievement and
continuous improvement for all children.
Mentors can be reached via phone, or email to
request Quality training and support services.
Tony McCardle – 437-1296
[email protected]
Tammy Hebert – 437-1217
[email protected]
Janet Daigle – 491-1716
[email protected]
Please visit our website for more information
regarding Quality in Education.
http://www.cpsb.org/resources/qualitycorner
Washington Marion QLT
In early April, the Washington Marion
Magnet High School Quality Leadership
Team participated in a one day introductory
training. The training highlighted Baldrige
categories 1.0 Leadership and category 4.0
Strategic Planning. Participants in the
training developed a Quality Leadership team
mission statement, goals, and action plans.
The training will serve as a foundation for
their QLT to develop a school wide deployment
plan for future implementation.
Quality Tool Spotlight
Each edition of Share, we will be spotlighting
a different Quality Tool or Process that can
be easily implemented into your school and
classroom.
Mission Statement
The mission statement ensures that the entire
team/school community understands who is
involved, what is to be accomplished, and how
it will be achieved.
LEAP Level Goals Update
What does it look like?
The schools that are involved in the LEAP/GEE
goal level initiative have completed the first
phases of the process. Practice tests were
scored and labeled according to the Louisiana
Department of Education testing labels for
LEAP and GEE exams. Using these labels
and other sources of data, students were able
to conference with teachers in order to set a
testing goal. Once the testing results arrive
in May, the data will be tabulated, compared
and used to determine student rewards and
recognition.
Once again, thanks to the following schools:
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Bell City High
Combre-Fondel Elementary
Dolby Elementary
Henry Heights Elementary
Iowa High
LaGrange High
LeBleu Settlement Elementary
Maplewood Middle
St. John Elementary
Vincent Settlement Elementary
Vinton Middle
F.K. White Middle
Need Assistance?
The Quality Mentors welcome the opportunity
to work with all schools and departments in
implementing quality in education along with
steps for continuous improvement. They are
able to meet with the faculty as a whole, by
grade level, or on an individual basis. The
Vinton High School is committed to providing
a quality education while promoting academic
excellence.
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Developed during the first few days of
school
Reviewed daily to show importance and
buy in
Supported and confirmed through
established ground rules and expectations
Ideas to consider
A mission statement needs to communicate
the essence of your organization to your
stakeholders.
A mission statement helps everyone focus
on the same thing.
Effective mission statements are concise
and easy to remember.
Mission statements should be supported by
measurable objectives or goals.
A mission statement can be used with
any group that needs to work together to
accomplish a common goal.
Each school and classroom should have a
mission statement.
It is more important to understand what
the mission statement means than to
memorize it.
Every student should be involved in the
creation of classroom missions.
NEW FEATURE!
Photos taken at board meetings and special
events by Carolyn Sensat, Office of Public
Information will now be posted on the CPSB
server. As a convenience, you may gain access to
the photos beginning the day following the event
for a period of 2 weeks. You may access the site
only from a computer on the CPSB network.
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Need Help? Email Carolyn at [email protected]
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