BUILDING WORDS TOGETHER AT CES: Students in Ms. Rogers’ kindergarten class at Clinton Elementary School listen for the sounds to build the word using a chaining folder. Building students’ phonics and phonemic awareness skills is a key component of our early literacy classrooms.
STORYBOOK CHARACTER DAY: Elementary students celebrated Storybook Character Day on October 31 with costumes, read alouds, and checking out some festive and spooky books!
East Feliciana High School carpentry students demonstrated the ability to frame a structure while EFHS agriculture students used knowledge of previous NCCER lessons on hand and power tools. Collectively, all classes worked together to complete the model deer stand project!
Last week, the Exceptional Student Services classes of East Feliciana Public Schools had a wonderful opportunity to participate in Buster L. Brown Day at the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair. This special event was designed to bring joy and excitement to the students. Throughout the day, students enjoyed a variety of thrilling carnival rides, which added a sense of adventure and exhilaration to their experience. They also watched the Swifty Swine Racing Pigs Show, where the pigs competed in races, showcasing their speed and agility. To top it off, students were treated to a delightful picnic-style lunch, allowing them to enjoy a meal in a fun and relaxed setting — all at no cost. This event not only created lasting memories but also provided a valuable opportunity for students to develop their social skills. They interacted with peers
from surrounding districts, fostering friendships and building a sense of community among students with diverse backgrounds. Overall, it was a day filled with joy, learning, and connection for everyone involved.
FALL FUN IN EAST FELICIANA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Last week, students in our elementary schools participated in the East Feliciana Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat held in downtown Clinton.
🍊✨ Satsuma season is here! We’re excited to bring a taste of Louisiana to our cafeterias with fresh satsumas from a local farmer! Throughout satsuma season, students will enjoy these delicious, easy-to-peel citrus fruits, which often stay green on the outside but reveal a bright orange, juicy sweetness on the inside. Satsumas are not only a fun, nutritious snack but also support our Farm to School initiative, bringing locally grown produce to our cafeterias during National Farm to School Month. #SatsumaSeason #FarmToSchool #HealthyKids
As part of National School Bus Safety Week, our bus drivers and riders practiced bus evacuation drills; and we presented special gifts to our bus drivers!
In order to explore the importance of precision in engineering design, students enrolled in engineering courses at East Feliciana High School wrote “code” for the design of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then practiced precisely following each other’s PB&J code!
EXPLORING ANIMAL TRAITS AT JES: 3rd grade students in Ms. Griffith’s class at Jackson Elementary School have been comparing and contrasting specific animal traits during their Inheritance and Traits unit in science class. One of the key purposes of science learning in East Feliciana Public Schools is to help students develop as scientific observers and analysts!
EVERYONE'S A LEARNER AT CES: Teachers in East Feliciana Public Schools collaborate during the school day to better meet student needs. At Clinton Elementary School, teachers have a weekly extended cluster planned and facilitated by teachers. This cluster, focused on examining teacher and student data, was facilitated by Mrs. Tucker, 1st grade teacher.
East Feliciana High School seniors were honored to welcome Mr. Corey Williams, a native of Clinton, LA and Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) employee, to EFHS! 🎉 Our seniors got an exclusive presentation using the 'My Life, My Way' simulator. The simulator is LWC’s new tool used to help with career planning. The tool estimates living costs around the state and connects users to occupations that make their lifestyle choices affordable. 🌟 #EFHS #Inspiration #MyLifeMyWay
CIVIC LEARNING AT SES: Students in Ms. Laiche’s 3rd grade class at Slaughter
Elementary School analyzed text sources to identify key points about each branch of the government. Louisiana’s new social studies standards at each grade level introduce students to ways they can be involved in their community and their government.
October 6-12 was Fire Prevention Week! To promote safety and community partnerships, the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department taught the Pre-K to 2nd grade students at Jackson Elementary School about fire safety and how to stop, drop, and roll! The students also visited the fire trucks to learn more about the equipment firefighters use. Learn more with this Smoke Alarm Checklist: https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week/fpw-printable-activities/fpw-checklist
Take time to #ThankAPrincipal as we celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth in East Feliciana Public Schools!
Students in engineering courses at East Feliciana High School are always fascinated with learning how other students create things. They love taking things apart and figuring out how
they work. They are born engineers! 🔩🪛🔧🔨 Here, students in Mrs. Johnson-Washington’s
class showcase examples of the reverse engineering they are practicing as part of their LSU
STEM pathways course.
CYCLES OF LIFE AT EF STEAM: Last week, 7th grade students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy acclimated new chickens to the chicken coop while 8th grade students began incubating eggs to study how those chickens came to be!
Last month, Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Arnett shared some sweetness to celebrate 3rd graders at Slaughter Elementary School who made their monthly Dreambox Math goal! Principal Thornton notes, “We strive to meet our students where they are to continue to watch them grow!”
Last week, both Clinton Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School hosted family literacy nights! Families came together to celebrate reading, engage with teachers and other literacy experts from the Audubon Regional Library and other organizations, and learn new literacy strategies they can use at home. As an extra special treat to end the evening, students were able to take books home with them!
Thank you to the East Feliciana Registrar of Voters Office for visiting East Feliciana High
School last month to assist our seniors in getting registered to vote as part of National Voter Registration Day! Visit geauxvote.com to learn more about how you can register to vote.
TIGERLAND: THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH! Thanks to everyone who participated in our annual Homecoming festivities last week. From our dress up to days to our coronations to our parade to Friday night’s game in the Tiger Den, we are grateful to everyone in our community who reminded us that every day is a great day to be a Tiger!
