Making Waves with Science at SES: Students in Mrs. McCurley and Mrs. Forbes’ Pre-K class at Slaughter Elementary School make careful observations during a science experiment.
Kindergarten students in our schools are learning about the five senses during their Core Knowledge Language Arts lessons. Students at Clinton Elementary School used some of those five senses on a nature walk around campus last week.
Eligible EFHS students were able to register to vote thanks to a visit from the East Feliciana Registrar of Voters. Voter Registration Week is the last week of August. Developing partnerships for our students to engage in their community is a priority of our strategic plan.
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
Congratulations to Ms. Renee’ Young from Quad Area Head Start, our East Feliciana Public Schools September Employee of the Month!
Team Spirit at SES: The Positive Behavior Intervention and Support team at Slaughter Elementary School hosted a Jersey/Team Spirit Day last Friday. SES is ready for Louisiana football season!
LEARNING THROUGH NONFICTION READING: Last week, students at Jackson Elementary School learned that monarch caterpillars eat milkweed leaves.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH CHEER: Members of the East Feliciana Middle School cheerleading team recently participated in special activity days during practice, including Barbie Monday, Tye Dye Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and Anything But a Cup Thursday.
On the Case at EFHS: Students in biology class studied Addie, a young girl whose real life is the subject of a case study exploring natural selection. Students created visual timelines to model & explain how bacteria caused her to become & stay sick despite receiving antibiotics.
ALL SMILES AT SES: Students at Slaughter Elementary School receive a special tooth locket when they lose a tooth at school.
Students in our elementary science classes have been taking a hands-on approach to learning through the Amplify science curriculum. Students at JES are taking notes on their observations, and students at CES built a simple electrical system using a solar panel, wiring, and a fan.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Students in the Quest for Success class at East Feliciana High School participate in a fishbowl discussion.
Students at EF STEAM have been preparing their new raised beds with soil in order to grow okra and collard greens. Due to heavy growth in some areas, they transferred plants to areas with less growth. They have also been socializing the new chickens in the chicken coop.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Students lead instruction as part of the Zearn Math curriculum at East Feliciana Middle School.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Students at Jackson Elementary School work in small reading groups that target their specific needs. Students move between groups based on what skill they are working on.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Pre-K students at Clinton Elementary School engaged in a hands-on exploration of colors.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Second graders Kingston and Brice earn spirit sticks for exemplary behavior at Slaughter Elementary School.
As we enter our third week of school, we want to take a moment to share some snapshots from our first week! Visit efschools.net/news each Sunday to be the first to see highlights like these in our weekly newsletter!
SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOL ORIENTATIONS: Thank you to all the families and community partners who participated in our school orientations this past week! We value your continued partnership.
Family orientations will occur at each of our schools next week! Check out our orientation calendar today, and visit efschools.net/page/backtoschool for additional information!
