Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! We recognized them last night at the monthly meeting of the East Feliciana Parish School Board with the Rise & Thrive Award for rising to challenges through their own motivation! #ExcellenceEveryDay
Second grade English language arts students in Ms. Harris’ class at Jackson Elementary School are learning to independently read and respond to texts. Second grade is a key year in gaining confidence and competence as an independent reader!
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT SERVICES: To ensure we are proactive in meeting the needs of ALL students, East Feliciana Public Schools conducts annual hearing screenings for students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11, as well as all special education students. Last month, our speech pathology team successfully conducted these screenings!
CLASSROOM CULTURE: IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE!
During the first week of school, first grade students at Slaughter Elementary School learned each other’s birthdays and colored special birthday cupcakes to decorate the classroom throughout the year. This activity builds both classroom camaraderie and basic student numeracy skills!
During the first week of school, first grade students at Slaughter Elementary School learned each other’s birthdays and colored special birthday cupcakes to decorate the classroom throughout the year. This activity builds both classroom camaraderie and basic student numeracy skills!
ALL ABOUT ME!
In East Feliciana Public Schools, we work every day to ensure our students are safe and empowered! During the first week of school, students in Ms. Woodridge’s third grade classroom at Clinton Elementary School practiced their speaking and listening skills by curating three meaningful items that hold special significance for them in an “All About Me” bag and sharing about the contents of that bag with their classmates. This activity is designed for students to learn more about each other to create a safe and empowering classroom environment. Way to go, CES third graders!
In East Feliciana Public Schools, we work every day to ensure our students are safe and empowered! During the first week of school, students in Ms. Woodridge’s third grade classroom at Clinton Elementary School practiced their speaking and listening skills by curating three meaningful items that hold special significance for them in an “All About Me” bag and sharing about the contents of that bag with their classmates. This activity is designed for students to learn more about each other to create a safe and empowering classroom environment. Way to go, CES third graders!
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You can also use SchoolCash Online to
📋 Complete required forms
✅ Complete field trip permissions
💲 Pay for Nacho Day and other exciting school events
🎟️ Get tickets for athletic events
In East Feliciana Public Schools, safe and empowered students are at the heart of everything we do. This week, a few members of our East Feliciana High School football team participated in a press conference ahead of their Thursday matchup against Belaire in the Battle on the Bluff Jamboree at A.W. Mumford Stadium on the campus of Southern University. While there, they were able to talk strategy and leadership with East Baton Rouge mayor president Sid Edwards. We are so proud of our East Feliciana High School football program for cultivating empowered students who lead with Excellence, Every Day! Get your tickets today to catch your tenacious Tigers in action at the Mayor Edwards’ Jamboree this Thursday at 5:30 PM!
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CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT: AMPLIFY SCIENCE
Third graders in Ms. Griffith’s science class at Jackson Elementary School are gaining understanding of forces and how magnetic forces attract or repel with certain objects as part of their Amplify Science curriculum, which is designed around students exploring different scientific phenomena through real-world case studies and simulations.
Third graders in Ms. Griffith’s science class at Jackson Elementary School are gaining understanding of forces and how magnetic forces attract or repel with certain objects as part of their Amplify Science curriculum, which is designed around students exploring different scientific phenomena through real-world case studies and simulations.
On the first day of school, first grade students in Mrs. Glascock’s class at Slaughter Elementary School read the book 'First Day Jitters' and drank some “jitter juice” to get rid of first day jitters. We are so proud of all of our students for their strong start to this school year!
As we complete our second week of school, our students are already hard at work mastering skills from our high-quality curricula. In East Feliciana Public Schools, we prioritize strong, meaningful, and targeted reading and math instruction in elementary grades; meaningful project-based learning to discover and develop student interests in middle grades; and high school courses and activities designed for students to participate in relevant opportunities and earn meaningful credentials that prepare them for postsecondary success in college and career. Check out this week’s district newsletter at efschools.net/page/goodnews to see that learning in action!
PHOTO: East Feliciana Enrichment Academy students use principles of engineering to craft a marshmallow tower
PHOTO: East Feliciana Enrichment Academy students use principles of engineering to craft a marshmallow tower
EDUCATORS LEARNING TOGETHER: Members of the East Feliciana Public Schools District Leadership Team engage in a Professional Learning Community meeting once every two weeks. At their most recent meeting, they deepened their understanding of the district’s strategic plan through scenario based learning.
From the Board Room to the Classroom: Members of the East Feliciana Parish School Board started the school year with a midday learning retreat as the unpacked the district’s strategic plan.
Our board members play a critical role in the mission of East Feliciana Public Schools:
Across every department and every school, we will be good stewards of how we use our time, maximize our resources, and support our people - from the board room to the classroom we will embody Excellence, Every Day.
Our board members play a critical role in the mission of East Feliciana Public Schools:
Across every department and every school, we will be good stewards of how we use our time, maximize our resources, and support our people - from the board room to the classroom we will embody Excellence, Every Day.
LEARNING THROUGH LEADERSHIP & SERVICE: Under the instruction and guidance of teacher Tyrese Chambers, East Feliciana High School’s carpentry class built upgraded seating for East Feliciana STEAM Academy’s courtyard and Clinton Elementary School’s bus loading zone.
SPOTLIGHT ON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: This summer, nine East Feliciana High School students were able to participate in a hands-on work learning experience to earn meaningful career credentials!
NCCER Carpentry Level II Certification: John Goudeau, Justin Adams, Martavion Porter, Tamia McCray, and Asia Toney
Dual Enrollment for two welding courses at Northshore Community College: Jazz Anderson (not pictured), Braylan Spears, Briston Galmon, Kemarion Matthews
STEAM Community Connections: At the August meeting of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, renewable energy company Ecoplexus announced a $1500 donation to the East Feliciana STEAM Academy. Engaging our community in order to create opportunities that empower student is a key priority of our strategic plan.
In order to ensure ALL our students are safe and empowered, we’re committed to providing ongoing training and development for ALL our educators. This week, Exceptional Student Services staff members from all of our schools engaged in training entitled, “Addressing Behavior of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).”
Every minute matters in East Feliciana Public Schools. Whether students are waiting in line, transitioning to lunch, or walking off the bus, every adult plays a role in reinforcing the foundational skills our students need. That’s why we’re committed to providing ongoing training and development for ALL of our educators, including our transportation staff, who participated in an inservice on August 4!
In East Feliciana Public Schools, we believe that strong schools are built on strong relationships—with families, educators, and the broader community working together to support student success. We encourage families to engage with our community partners this Saturday!
Our new teachers participated in a two-day new teacher induction during the last week in July. The purpose of this program was to introduce these educators to our student-driven instructional model. Priority number one in our new strategic plan is ensuring aligned and targeted instruction for each student. Providing the ongoing coaching, training, and development each of our educators need is one of the key ways we provide each student with the instruction they need! We can’t wait to see these new educators hit the ground running in their classrooms on Monday!
Join us this week for our Back to School orientations! Want to learn about uniforms, supply lists, and more? Visit our Back to School hub at efschools.net/page/backtoschool !
